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    Kart E2N lathe VS Sophia C8M, one has to go.

    What info are you looking for?
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    Want to buy Multifix Holders Size "A" & "B"

    Never, my favorite tools come from the good ol U.S of A! Also own many American textile machines among some Austrian and Italian machines and a few from Holland and Canada.
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    Want to buy Multifix Holders Size "A" & "B"

    Sorry, ive boycott China many years ago and don't intended on changing my mind/stubborn ways. Nothing will change my mind.
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    Want to buy Multifix Holders Size "A" & "B"

    Yes i know. Thats why i dont want a pewe version. Got some for sale?? If not, shut the hell up and go machine something.
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    Want to buy Multifix Holders Size "A" & "B"

    Sorry my bad. I wanted to say no Chinese imports. So far i have several original holders for bot A and B and some w.germany holders as well. Looking to add to my tools. Thanks
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    Want to buy Multifix Holders Size "A" & "B"

    Ive been looking on local classifieds and ebay for over a year. Nothing pops up except the chinese one. I do not want imports
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    Want to buy Multifix Holders Size "A" & "B"

    As the title says, looking for tool holders for either A or B sizes. Thanks.
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    4 Sale Monarch 10EE TA Clamp, Enco 30 B Holder, Metric Shrink Rule

    Sorry though it was a multifix. Thanks, but ill pass.
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    4 Sale Monarch 10EE TA Clamp, Enco 30 B Holder, Metric Shrink Rule

    Hi could you send pics of tool holders? Thanks
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    Parts diagram for Abene quill head?

    Hi all, Does anyone know if a VHF-3BS quill head can be swapped onto a regular VHF-3?
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    Abene VHF-3 question

    Hi all, I have a Abene VHF-3 In great condition, but it does not have the adjustable quill. I found another machine that has the quill on it and the gentleman selling it is willinf to take the head off and sell it to me at a good price. Would anyone know if i can just swap heads without any...
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    E3N-01 Kart lathe change gears

    Did your machine come with wipers??
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    Replacing way wipers on Big Lathe.

    Would a set of granite parallels be good for scraping ? Could they be used for blueing and rubbing? They are 1"x2"x12" Thanks.
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    Replacing way wipers on Big Lathe.

    Understood! I sent you a email for the plans of the scraper. I will definitely chamfer the oil grooves! Thanks for the advice!!
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    Replacing way wipers on Big Lathe.

    Just finished stoning the ways under the sadle... it looks better, and i think im just going to install it as is with the new oil sysytem that works. I still have yet to buy or make a hand scraper, buy a tip, and practice before i under take scrapping . I need to use the machine, and as i...
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    Replacing way wipers on Big Lathe.

    Thanks richard. The only straight edge i have is too narrow to get a good feel. I need to het myself a proper straight edge thats at least 1" wide...
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    Replacing way wipers on Big Lathe.

    I can see some flaking under the compound, but i dont think its original..not sure. I don't see any under the cross slide.
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    Replacing way wipers on Big Lathe.

    Thank for the reply Richard. So what your saying is that almost all machines are scraped under the sadle, cross slid and compoun?
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    Replacing way wipers on Big Lathe.

    I swiped a dial indicator on those surfaces and they are for sure high spots.
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    Replacing way wipers on Big Lathe.

    Hi guys, So this is what im dealing with on the ways of the bed. Also,the bed ways are hardened. Any idea how i can lower those high spots without removing too much material? I was thinking of maybe using a file. Thanks

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