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    What size tapered reamer is needed for a KO Lee grinder?

    The next step in making the new part for my K.O. Lee Grinder is to drill the tapered holes for the table locks. I believe a tapered reamer is what I need and since I will need to purchase one, I am hoping to confirm the size I need. The table lock tapered pin (photo below)is .794 inches long...
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    Advice on how to make a part for K.O. Lee T&C Grinder

    Good Morning, All, I am moving forward cleaning and repairing my recently acquired K.O., Lee B960 T&C Grinder. I came a cross a part that locks the swivel table down that is cracked and was some what repaired. Adise from it being cracked some of the holes for the table locks are also cracked...
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    Source for Tab/Keyed Washers for KO Lee T&C Grinder?

    Good Afternoon, While working on my new to me KO Lee Grinder I notice the nub on keyed/tab washer on one of the shafts is just about gone. It took me a bit to figure what that type of washer is called and searching the forum and using Google has not resulted in identifying where I can purchase...
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    What lube/oil to use in KO Lee B943 Work Head?

    Hi All, The title says it all, trying to figure out what the proper lube is for the KO Lee B943 powered work head? Everything I have read makes no mention of it. Any guidance, comments, opinions etc. are most certainly appreciated. Thank you. Joe
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    Help with Replacement KO Lee T&C Grinder Motor Switch

    Good Evening, Still working on my recent acquisition of a KO Lee model B960 T&C Grinder. The toggle switch for the work head needs to be replaced and I'm not sure of a source for it hence my inquiry here. The switch mounts (photos below) to the housing using two small screws and after quite a...
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    Help Identify Starrett and OK Tool Tools

    Good Evenong, all, I have asked for and received quite a bit of assistance with my recently acquired KO Lee B960 Grinder and I am most grateful. As I may have mentioned in previous threads, the seller was most generous and sent a lot of tooling and accessories. While going through some of it...
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    Help Identify This KO Lee Grinder Accessory

    I'm back again, I hope I don't wear out my welcome. I continue to unpack the many items the seller sent with the grinder and I came across a few of the items picture below. I am not sure what these 5C taper gizmos are? Thank you, Joe
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    Question About Norton Brake Controlled Truing Device

    Good Morning, I'm back once again seeking to tap into the wealth of knowledge of the members of this site and I am most appreciative. Along with my recent acquisition of a KO Lee T&C Grinder was a Norton Brake Controlled Truing Device. Along with trying to figure out how to use it I am...
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    Help Identifying What Taper Tooling I have?

    Good Afternoon, I recently purchase a KO Lee B960 T&C Grinder that came with quite a bit of tooling. It has a 5C powerhead but most of the tooling (chucks, faceplates etc.) appear to have a different taper (larger). I attached a few photos to help identify what the taper is on the tooling. I...
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    Type of Oil in Headstock of Whacheon WL-435 Lathe

    Good Morning, All, I know this subject has probably been beat to death but I have done quite a bit of searching and I see varying opinions on what type and weight oil to use in these lathes. I checked the manual and it recommends Daphne Mechanics oil 44, I can't find that oil and I am not sure...
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    WTB Wohlhaupter UPA3 or Comparable Size Narex Boring/Facing Head

    Good Evening, Looking to buy a Wohlhaupter or equivalent Narex boring facing head. Looking for one with a straight or R8 shank. Thank you. Joe
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    Grinding the Jaws on 10" Pratt Burnerd 6-Jaw Chuck

    Good Morning, I think I know the answer but I trust the collective wisdom of the forum members and their/your vast knowledge and hope I may tap into it once again. When I purchased my used Whacheon WL-435 lathe about 6 years ago, it came with 6-jaw PB Setrite Chuck. A couple of the jaws were...
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    WTB - Tool and Cutter Grinder

    Good Afternoon, I am not sure why, but I have a desire to purchase a tool and cutter grinder. I have a lot of horizontal mill cutters that I can practice sharpening on. This is not my livelihood so the time spent learning and actually sharpening cutters is not an issue. I do not need a tool...
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    Single Point Threading on Lathe

    Good evening and Happy New Year to all, It's been a while since I did any single point threading on my Webb/Whacheon 17" lathe and even then, I was not that good at it before. Please forgive me if I am using improper/incorrect terminology but if you look at the attached photo of a 5/8 x11 TPI...
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    WTB - Universal Compound Tool Fixture for Grinder

    Hi All, As the title states, I’m looking to purchase a universal compound tool fixture to use on my surface grinder. Something I can clamp a lathe tool, boring bar etc. and set a specific angle to grind. You can PM me or email me: jbaccell at gmail…c-m Thanks much. Joe
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    WTB 12" Long (or longer) Parallels

    Good Evening, I'm looking to buy a pair of long (12" or longer) parallels to use on setups and table adjustments on my new to me 20" Gemco shaper. I have been perusing Ebay but most affordable pairs have seen better days. I'm hoping to have better luck here. Thanks for your time and...
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    Gemco 20" Standard Duty Shaper

    Good Morning, All, I have posted previously seeking help with electrical questions for my recently acquired Gemco 20" Standard Duty Shaper. I am grateful for the help and guidance of people like John Oder, Brian, JD and others. As I continue to clean decades of dirt and grime I am uncovering...
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    Which Heaters for Allen Bradley Controls?

    Folks, I recently purchased a Gemco 20" Standard Duty Shaper. The 3 HP 3 Phase Baldor motor was wired for 480 which I have since rewired and it works. I have to change the heaters in the Allen Bradley Switch and I am not sure which ones I need for the Baldor Motor. The current heaters are...
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    Wiring a Gemco Shaper

    Good afternoon, all, I posted this in the antique forum and I hope I am not in violation of any rules but since part of my question is related to wiring, I hope it's acceptable for me to post here as well: Good afternoon, all, I have had the shaper bug for quite some time and it looks like I...
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    Gemco 20" Standard Duty Shaper

    Good afternoon, all, I have had the shaper bug for quite some time and it looks like I finally hit pay dirt a few states away from home. It's a 20" Standard Duty Gemco shaper. It's been sitting for quite a number of years so there is surface rust but it looks to be in pretty good shape. The...

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