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Jim, do you still need a tooth count on the threading gear? If so, I can check my Atlas in the morning.

The ancient Acer laptop I use for internet connection in the shop is handy, but painfully slow booting up with the OEM SATA hard disk...

You are correct, Sir. Pick any prize off the middle shelf... :laughing:

I was 12 in 1962. Do you know what I would have given for a bike like that? :laugh2:

Wow, you guys are a-holes. Welcome to the club! (Dues are paid on Groundhog Day) :laughing:

Yup. Details here

My Christmas present this year. Of course since it's a gift, I'll have to wear it. I think when I go to pay my property taxes would be...

Thanks. Will you be making one out of metal?

Too lazy to read back through the whole thread, so two questions which may already have been answered: 1. What material was that...

I think your phrase "proper restoration" answers your own question. It came with a drum, it should be restored with a drum. It's not...

Finished drilling and threading the grid of holes in my welding table for clamping stock. Finished installing the bulkhead connector in...

working with 4-40 fasteners in 20° weather with a 20MPH zephyr? Can't say I recommend it. 😢 Did manage, but my widdle pinners will...

We are very pleased with our new toy! I sharpened a 27/64ths bit (for some reason I have several dull ones... :rolleyes: ) and...

Pretty much the same as Jim. Initial thought was a newer Creality Ender, but research illuminated the speed, adaptability and...

Huh. I didn't mention that? I'm usually right on top of bragging about my new toys! :laughing: I've had it for about 6 months now...

Woooooooooo....fancy! I'm happy with my A1, waaaaaay faster than the old Creality. It'll do me for the foreseeable future.

Not only no, but HELL no! But then, that goes for airplanes in general. I'm all done flying. Friggin' airborne cattle cars. If I...

Not on my budget. Especially for occasional use.

Evolution just got back to me and is sending a replacement. I also got my Vevor sharpener today, so I'll sharpen my stash of 27/64ths...

No pilot/center drill, tho now that I'm back to twist drills, I'll try that. The magnet on the Vevor is pretty rugged, I don't think...

Mid-range on the Vevor, not sure of exact RPM. No discoloration on the cutter indicating overheating, just chipped cutting edges...

Also, where in Michigan? Grew up NorthWest of Lansing, just outside a little town called Fowler, off M21

Welcome aboard! We all start somewhere and knowing what you don't know is the first step. If you've been lurking for 12 years, you...

They get one shot at fixing this, then the ol' CPO hat comes out...

Burned up a twist drill drilling holes in the welding table for my hold-downs. Ordered the correct (27/64ths) annular cutter for my mag...

How are you managing that with no motor? :poke: :laughing:

I got this scruffy welding table off Craigslist several years ago. Stole it, including the nice 5" Craftsman vise for $100. Been VERY...

Next older brother lives in Green Valley, AZ (south of Tempe). He was always big into flower gardens.