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    Walker Turner 20" Drill Press Rehabilitation Journey

    Here's a source for 1/4" ball oilers: https://www.mcmaster.com/products/ball-oilers/oil-fittings-for-unthreaded-holes/ 7/16-24 is an odd one. I think the extra-fine TPI is 7/16-28.
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    Walker Turner 20" Drill Press Rehabilitation Journey

    I've always liked W/T machines--sized nicely for the work I do You're ending up with a really nice result. What was your method for cleaning up the machined surface on the base? Tom B.
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    Langelier drill press?

    picture please, Jack. Tom B.
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    Lathe or aircraft carrier anchor?

    You're retired and if your financial ducks are in order, you're at time when you can do the things that bring you the most satisfaction so that decision is yours. Does that satisfaction originate from making a profit from a resale, restoring a machine that represents a piece of our industrial...
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    Video of a huge anvil and vise collection in a 1569 Italian fortress.

    In total agreement with Stephen's comments and had made a similar remark on another forum where this showed up. An amazing collection certainly worthy of preservation but the video is annoying and just too difficult to watch. Tom B..
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    Prentiss 524

    You might try this forum also: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/the-vises-of-garage-journal.44782/page-2263#post-10311519 Huge body of knowledge on vises there. Tom B.
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    Fageol Bus

    SIP6A--perhaps I wasn't clear enough. Mack is of course still in business but ceased building custom chassis and body fire apparatus in 1990. They will still furnish a standard commercial cab/chassis to a fire apparatus builder but no longer build the entire vehicle. Tom B.
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    Fageol Bus

    From 1969 to 1972 I performed maintenance in M60 and M60A1 Army tanks. They were powered by Continental V-12 air cooled diesels--air cooled because a radiator, even though shielded, is not a good option on a battlefield. The vehicle used to retrieve broken down tanks in the field was the M80...
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    Factory change gear storage on a lathe

    Interesting and very decorative--not sure how the gears would fit on those protrusions. also, they're evenly spaced & gears of course differ in size. Tom B.
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    Missing V Way Wipers Pratt and Whitney Model B 12x30

    Some wise and thoughtful insights, Doozer. Thank you. Tom B.
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    My Lodge & Shipley 16" Model A freebie

    speleoflutist--I'm curious, would you care to divulge the origin of your name? Tom B.
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    Another Royersford 22" Drill

    Very creative crating job! If the V-belt sheaves are original that must be a relatively modern camelback. Beautiful results, cretedog. Tom B.
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    Bringing the Flather Home

    I've always enjoyed reading Billygoat's postings--thanks for reviving this one, M.B. Tom B.
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    OT: The History Of The Bobcat

    An interesting and thoroughly enjoyable video--a classic story of American ingenuity and success. Tom B.
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    COLUMBIA FORGE AND STEEL IN PORTLAND - CLOSES - HUGE MACHINES

    Here is additional information on the closure: https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/wear-parts-provider-columbia-steel-closing/ Columbia name and intellectual property apparently purchased by this company: https://www.cmscepcor.com/us/home/ Tom B.
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    Hendey Lathe #10068

    It's a Cullman drive unit which utilizes the machine's original jackshaft and cone pulley. I think they were pretty common--I have one on my early Burke #4 mill. Speed reduction occurs in the oil-filed casting with a gear set and chain drive. Speed changes were made using the original cone...
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    Starrett Wooden Machinist Toolbox

    Some helpful info here: https://sites.google.com/site/theguideforwoodmachinistchests/ I believe he is a member here. Tom B.
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    Unknown grinding wheel dresser ID

    Andy, I can't help with an ID but if you have no use for it I may be able to put it to use. Tom B.
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    Lathe identification please help

    Your location would be helpful.
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    Dalton B4 Lot 5 lathe followed me home

    Sounds like an interesting project, RCP, keep us posted. Tom B.
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