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by Glenn Ford
Fri Apr 01, 2016 3:25 pm
Forum: The Junk Drawer
Topic: Low quailty from days of old
Replies: 33
Views: 11687

Re: Low quailty from days of old

I have an item that was new in 1947. Operating instructions have changed over the years and I have spent quite a lot on maintenance. Today it is a bit sluggish and creaks a bit but I am hoping to get at least another 20 years out of it.
by Glenn Ford
Wed Jan 06, 2016 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: High pressure air compressor
Replies: 11
Views: 29747

Re: High pressure air compressor

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by Glenn Ford
Fri Dec 19, 2014 9:45 am
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Newbie need help to setup B2229 for metric thread
Replies: 7
Views: 8054

Re: Newbie need help to setup B2229 for metric thread

On my B2229 the 24T gear does not have a extended hub but there is a small ferrule used as a spacer when cutting metric threads. I purchased the machine used so do not know if this is original or was made by they previous owner to overcome the issue you are having.