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Southla1 · June 20, 2000, 09:46 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mal H:
sensop - "Rethread it." Always looking for the easy way out, eh?

All seriousness aside, you would have to turn down the cut off end on your new lathe ($2400), find a 5/8-18 die somewhere ($22), reblue the shaft end ($3) for a total of $2425. Or you could leave it alone because you later decided you need a little more leverage - priceless. [/quote]

I have a better idea!

Cut it in the middle with a cutting torch ($150 for the guages, torch and hoses)and shorten it. Then weld it back together ($500 for a 230/115 Volt AC/DC welder). Then $3 to reblue it. $653 compared to $2425.

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Carlyle Hebert

[This message has been edited by Southla1 (edited June 20, 2000).]

June 20, 2000, 09:46 PM	#16
Southla1 Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 19, 2000 Location: Jeanerette, La. Near the Posts: 1,999	<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mal H: sensop - "Rethread it." Always looking for the easy way out, eh? All seriousness aside, you would have to turn down the cut off end on your new lathe ($2400), find a 5/8-18 die somewhere ($22), reblue the shaft end ($3) for a total of $2425. Or you could leave it alone because you later decided you need a little more leverage - priceless. [/quote] I have a better idea! Cut it in the middle with a cutting torch ($150 for the guages, torch and hoses)and shorten it. Then weld it back together ($500 for a 230/115 Volt AC/DC welder). Then $3 to reblue it. $653 compared to $2425. ------------------ Carlyle Hebert [This message has been edited by Southla1 (edited June 20, 2000).]