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    WTB: Dovetail slide (to practice hand scraping)

    As the title suggests. Not looking to break the bank here but I can compensate fairly. I'm crossing my fingers that someone has an old forgotten compound that isn't worth much and may otherwise be scrapped. Any condition is fine. Machine obviously doesn't matter. Doesn't have to be complete...
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    Deciphering old drawing for Hardinge 4 degree taper nose

    Folks, I've been struggling to make sense of this drawing for a 4 degree taper nose common to Hardinge lathes, in particular the HLV and HLV-H. My research has produced no better drawing, cad model, etc. All of my attempts to model the geometry have failed, almost certainly due to my...
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    Hardinge HLV-H <-> DV-59/DSM-59

    I am restoring a 1977 HLV-H, and have casually keeping a look out for some replacement parts. About ~6 hours away someone is selling some components for basically scrap prices, and before I make the schlep I would like to understand whether it is likely the parts will be compatible: 1)...
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    Odd Combination Square ID

    Do my eyes deceive me? Is that a dial I see on that combo square?? I am baffled. I looked and could not find anything on the internets. Any thoughts? Unfortunately low res photo from a local estate sale.
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    WTB: Gage heads for Starrett 717 gage amplifier

    I have a gage amplifier with no probes - see attached screenshot for reference. Primarily looking for lever type probes, but may also be interested in linear. Prefix for model numbers should be 715-. I'm open to horse trading. (I have 2x probes which are not compatible with my unit, both with...
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    WTB: Clausing 85xx, Millrite, etc

    I've wasted away waiting for a fractional BP to fall in my lap over the years, but alas. This is an attempt to move the needle. No I don't want a modern offshore POS, yes I'm picky and I love my old iron. Under no circumstances will anything over a 3/4 BP fit in my space. A Millrite is at the...
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    Jeweler Lathes Identification

    I generally hate these threads, but I couldn't resist... I'm out of town and bought the following lot sight-unseen. I will hopefully pick it up someone next week. I caught the ad on Craigslist 10 minutes after it was posted and locked it down immediately. It's being sold by a gentleman whose...
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    HLV-H Lead Screw Bearing Retainer Removal (Stuck?)

    Howdy folks, Like many of you, I pride myself in being an accomplished remover of stuck things. One component on my HLV-H rebuild is giving me difficulty, however: the housing which holds the bed lead screw bearings on the headstock side. It is certainly a separate component, but I can't find...
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    WTB: Hardinge HLV-H Taper Attachment

    I am doing a complete tear-down of my HLV-H, and in the coming months I will be painting. It would be great to have a taper attachment by then so that I could paint it at the same time. May be interested in any other Hardinge accessories, such as the Radius Turning attachment, steady/traveling...
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    The Moore Precision Index Center -- A Journey

    Here beginneth the tale of the Moore Precision Index Center. Foundations of Mechanical Accuracy by Wayne Moore occupies an esteemed position on my bookshelf. While an engineer at work, at home I would consider machining and metrology a mere hobby, in the sense that it is strictly a...
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    Albrecht Chucks

    These chucks are all in good condition (exterior appearance notwithstanding), and I just rebuilt them. Price is OBO, but I would prefer to get as close to asking as possible. Shipping on each is $8.50, paypal is OK. Pics in subsequent posts. 0-1/8 (0-3mm) J1 Taper $100 0-1/4 (0-6.5mm) J1 Taper...
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    Not This Again! Should I / Shouldn't I Buy This HLV-H....

    Hi Folks, Here we go again: I'm looking to crowd source some opinions on whether or not this HLV-H is worth the investment. Right off the bat I'll say the gentlemen selling it is asking for $5,000, and is likely not going to budge on that number. Right now I am the only one he has informed that...
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    WTS: Machinist Misc on the Bay (20% discount for PM folks)

    OK..trying this again. I've posted photos to my Google Drive (link below) of everything I have on eBay, along with discount prices. Note that the price listed does not have the shipping charges... bear in mind that I will charge you what it costs me. Note that there are items which do not have...
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    New Countershaft Idea for 9a

    I'm bringing my 9a into operation after a very long functional restoration, and I am at a decision point with regards to the countershaft assembly that I could use some feedback on. The backstory is that the lathe came with a non-standard pulley/shaft, and I've been looking for a replacement...
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    WTB: Empty Dial Test Indicator Boxes

    I have about 10 DTIs that could use a little protection. Standard Bestest/Inteapid type, but the name on the outside is unimportant. Anyone have any that they could spare?
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    Help Identifying Rotary Apparatus

    Hello everybody, I need some help identifying a rotary fixture. The backstory here is that some guys father died and he's liquidating all of his machinery assets. Last time I was there I caught a glempse of the aforementioned rotary apparatus, and he said he would let it go for $200, even...
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    "Vintage" Centroid CNC Probes

    I Recently acquired a large lot of tools, and within I discovered a few probe systems from Centroid (Circa 1999): The DP-2, and the CP-3. The former appears to be an obsolete unit from their current product line, which is now at the DP-4, however I can find scant information about the CP-3. It...
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    Thoughts on Vintage (1978) Mill/Drill from Enco [GL-30B]

    Hi folks, An interesting machine came up in the local classifieds that caught my eye, and I wanted to see if any of yall have seen/worked with/owned it and could answer some brief questions. I currently own a 2001 RF-25 from Rutland that I've rebuilt that I am medium-happy with. My largest...
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    Thinking of buying this DV-59...

    I've been eyeing this lathe for a couple weeks, trying to convince myself that I can't live without it. Unfortunately, I'm going to be moving in about 8 months, and I know this thing aint light (1200 lbs?), however maybe I can put it on casters for the time being. It's obvious that the tailstock...

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