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Hey all. I’m a retired electrician trying to learn a new trade. Sometimes l make silly mistakes on the mill or lathe, just looking for all the wisdom of the forum.
Thanks for the interest Chris. I'm in Waterloo Ontario so logistically this would be difficult as it appears you're from Calgary... have a Happy New Year!
Hi Matthew, Brent H said you may still have the original older double slide gear for 10" Utilathe, the one he made a new one for you. Just wondering if I could buy it from you?
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Been looking for something like this. I'm an old geezer (93), retired electrical engineer worked mostly in control systems design. Got my first machine, an Atlas 618 lathe (Craftsman) way back in 1965 or so (can't remember exactly), and a few years ago a hybrid mill-lathe. Current project is trying to get set up after a major move ( sold the house, moved in with daughter and husband)..