Nice fix. Did you Loctite it in place?

I just purchased this epoxy to repair an old carburetor. Specifications claim it is impervious to most fluids and rigid. Nonflexible type. I have not used it yet but have used JB weld in the past with

One suggestion I haven't seen is don't put the chuck on and leave it there. Put on and off periodically. I end up swapping between the chuck and collets several times a year which I believe helps. A c

I would say just try it. If it don’t work you learn and try something else. Would be the first time I wasted $25 or $50 trying something. Let us know how it works out for you. We can all learn then. A

Just for fun, I looked this up. The weight of concrete is approximately 150 pounds per cubic foot, or 4,050 pounds per cubic yard. The formula for calculating the weight of concrete is: Length (in fee

I don’t know about a lathe table, but I do fill my grinder pedestal stands with either concrete or sand. That dampen vibrations a lot. Al

This is what I did for my SB 9A. An old desk I got for 5 or 10 dollars. Put it on a platform and casters to get a better working height. Also added a Formica wood top I rimmed with some oak to act as

Nice document. Hadn’t seen that one. Al

Very nice work. Congrats

Or you could use a locking setscrew. Of course the chuck would always have to stop at the same spot.

Interesting. My L1 does not require a hook. The nut is wide enough to push the chuck off without it. Al

Interesting project. Wonder how you came up with the idea to convert to a L00 spindle. Al

Yes. It seems like flea markets are a thing of the past. Only time I see them now are at swap meets and shows. Even then they are thin on sellers.

Not a bad idea Jim

Thanks Jim. That’s what I was looking for. Al Knack

I’m interested in the bed mounted unit in other may want the the QCTP one Al Knack

Thanks. Another good idea. The unit Jim drew up was to clamp on the bed for the carriage movement. Now I have another project on my “to do” list. Al

Jim-B I looked though the files but didn't find your write up on the dial indicator holder you designed. Could you please post/load it up on this site. That is moving up on my to do list.

I don’t believe Loctite would work. Loctite is a anaerobic liquid which mean it is the lack of oxygen that cures it. Also it isn’t designed to build up any thickness. I have read where some have used

Jim, Which large file conversion file is that? I don’t see a file for the SB 9a In files. Only Work shop and the 405