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« Reply #165 on: January 22, 2025, 03:45:08 pm »
I got this little 9" Grizzly GO803Z bandsaw at a steam show auction a week ago. I bought it really cheap as it didnt include the table. So, I made a table & put a couple of supports on the back side, they are light weight but strong. it runs surprisingly well & I'm very pleased with it. I like the quick release blade tensioner & the steel access doors, the latches work quite well

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« Reply #166 on: January 22, 2025, 10:37:59 pm »
So enjoyable just knowing how much your enjoying retirement Bruce.

When I'm in my workshop, steam room etc etc I truly am "The proverbial pig in poo". (That's Aussie for extremely happy, just in case that doesn't translate too well :) ).
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« Reply #167 on: January 23, 2025, 06:01:58 am »
Quote from: Jim on January 22, 2025, 10:37:59 pm
So enjoyable just knowing how much your enjoying retirement Bruce.

When I'm in my workshop, steam room etc etc I truly am "The proverbial pig in poo". (That's Aussie for extremely happy, just in case that doesn't translate too well :) ).
thanks Jim, my shop is my retreat & "happy place" as you said, I turn the radio on & "tinker" (as my wife calls) for hours.  :D
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« Reply #168 on: January 23, 2025, 08:49:03 am »
Quote from: Jim on January 22, 2025, 10:37:59 pm
So enjoyable just knowing how much your enjoying retirement Bruce.

When I'm in my workshop, steam room etc etc I truly am "The proverbial pig in poo". (That's Aussie for extremely happy, just in case that doesn't translate too well :) ).

Here Stateside, the usual phrasing is "Happy as a Pig in Mud", but we get your meaning just fine and I think many of us share that same sentiment!

Love that little bandsaw Bruce, I suspect that it will prove very useful for you!!!
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« Reply #169 on: February 02, 2025, 08:33:34 pm »
Hi folks
I had the need for a spider for the rear of my PM1228 lathe. I used a 4" wood lathe chuck, bored out the thread to 1 5/16" ID, threaded the snout & threaded the lathe bore to accept this unit. I had to make an adapter to move the spider chuck out from the gear door.

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« Reply #170 on: February 03, 2025, 03:28:38 am »
I suppose I can join in because I just bought this cool toy for the kids to play with  :D

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« Reply #171 on: February 03, 2025, 03:33:25 am »
Whens that date from around Nick? Super cool!
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« Reply #172 on: February 03, 2025, 08:45:59 am »
That is a pretty scary toy for a young child ..... just the sort of thing I would have loved to have had back in the day!

Very educational .... every time you bleed you learn something new!!!   ;c)
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« Reply #173 on: February 03, 2025, 08:48:51 am »
Quote from: St Paul Steam on February 02, 2025, 08:33:34 pm
Hi folks
I had the need for a spider for the rear of my PM1228 lathe. I used a 4" wood lathe chuck, bored out the thread to 1 5/16" ID, threaded the snout & threaded the lathe bore to accept this unit. I had to make an adapter to move the spider chuck out from the gear door.

https://youtu.be/XNJe00AiIvc?si=HYKZBkbcYR556RUb

Another stellar addition to your fine PM lathe there Bruce.

You'll have that puppy buffed out to perfection before you are done, no doubt about it!!!
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« Reply #174 on: February 03, 2025, 12:04:32 pm »
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I suppose I can join in because I just bought this cool toy for the kids to play with  :D

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« Reply #175 on: February 04, 2025, 04:02:23 am »
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Whens that date from around Nick? Super cool!
I believe 1930’s/40’s, most complete example I’ve seen for sale
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« Reply #176 on: February 04, 2025, 06:08:24 pm »
Quote from: Nick on February 04, 2025, 04:02:23 am
Quote from: Jim on February 03, 2025, 03:33:25 am
Whens that date from around Nick? Super cool!
I believe 1930’s/40’s, most complete example I’ve seen for sale

Again...super cool!
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« Reply #177 on: February 05, 2025, 02:06:58 am »
Quote from: Jim on February 04, 2025, 06:08:24 pm
Quote from: Nick on February 04, 2025, 04:02:23 am
Quote from: Jim on February 03, 2025, 03:33:25 am
Whens that date from around Nick? Super cool!
I believe 1930’s/40’s, most complete example I’ve seen for sale

Again...super cool!
I’m scared to see what they’ll charge me for shipping… cast base and I think it’s 29-3/4” long…
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« Reply #178 on: February 05, 2025, 06:46:36 am »
Quote from: Nick on February 05, 2025, 02:06:58 am
Quote from: Jim on February 04, 2025, 06:08:24 pm
Quote from: Nick on February 04, 2025, 04:02:23 am
Quote from: Jim on February 03, 2025, 03:33:25 am
Whens that date from around Nick? Super cool!
I believe 1930’s/40’s, most complete example I’ve seen for sale

Again...super cool!
I’m scared to see what they’ll charge me for shipping… cast base and I think it’s 29-3/4” long…
How far is it coming from Nick?
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« Reply #179 on: February 05, 2025, 06:59:38 am »
Quote from: St Paul Steam on February 05, 2025, 06:46:36 am
Quote from: Nick on February 05, 2025, 02:06:58 am
Quote from: Jim on February 04, 2025, 06:08:24 pm
Quote from: Nick on February 04, 2025, 04:02:23 am
Quote from: Jim on February 03, 2025, 03:33:25 am
Whens that date from around Nick? Super cool!
I believe 1930’s/40’s, most complete example I’ve seen for sale

Again...super cool!
I’m scared to see what they’ll charge me for shipping… cast base and I think it’s 29-3/4” long…
How far is it coming from Nick?

Indiana 😂
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