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Al Smith replied to the thread Lathe questions??.I would just say depends on the machine .Something like the relatively newer ones such as JET or Grizzly you might find new parts .Older... -
Al Smith replied to the thread best tool to remove crank bearings.Like they say there must be a zillion ways to skin the same cat but the end results are the same .Bearings on Stihl or Partner usually...
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Al Smith replied to the thread Lathe questions??.To the above machinery brokers from all over the USA sometimes would converge on the larger auctions .These were big time operators...
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Al Smith replied to the thread Lathe questions??.I noticed this and to reply the Monarch 10" EE in the pic I submitted tips the scales at around 3,600 pounds .My larger lathe ,a pre...
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Al Smith replied to the thread Did US chrome.Now regarding sleeves .The process requires some forethought .Any decent machinist could do it .I myself am not a machinist by trade...
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Al Smith replied to the thread Did US chrome.It could have been him also .I talked to both of them at Saw Fest last year . Not to change the subject but Dave had an old school...
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Al Smith replied to the thread best tool to remove crank bearings.Most of the non clam shells use what is called heat shrink fit .The process,right from the book is heat the bearing pockets up using a...
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Al Smith replied to the thread Did US chrome.Nicely done
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Al Smith replied to the thread Did US chrome.On that subject there might another possibility other than replating .That would be over bore and cast iron or 4140 steel cylinder...
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Al Smith replied to the thread MCCULLOCH The official McCulloch thread.Before you get carried away first try the good old kerosene flush .However somebody might have adjusted the piston travel thus making it...
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Al Smith replied to the thread HELP! Old Ditch Witch Trencher info needed.If you Google it you can find the caps,around $20 .If worse comes to worse you could fire a double coil which I once did for a...
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Al Smith replied to the thread MCCULLOCH The official McCulloch thread.I share your pain .With me it's not if I have it or not but where in the world is it .In other words my organizational skills are very...