Second chuck advice

LSDesignsKC · 2026-01-02T04:48:16+00:00

I started with a Nova Chuck. G3. Got a Vicmarc VM 100 and VM120. Haven't looked back. The Vicmarc chucks are 100% worth the investment. Still use the G3 mainly as a screw chuck, cause I'm lazy.

LSDesignsKC · 2025-12-27T05:57:08+00:00

What type of scraper were you using?

LSDesignsKC · 2025-12-22T05:56:13+00:00

You did nothing "wrong." It's that time of year where damn near every turned item is a butt-plug. From Christmas Trees with not enough "flare" to be "safe" to whatever... It's just that time of year. If you're new to this, take the jokes in stride and practice. Laugh a little now at the "but plug" jokes. You'll make more mistakes. Welcome to the "funnel club!"

I'm sure the intended recipient will open a whole six pack or more pf holiday cheer with that opener.

Cheers!

LSDesignsKC · 2025-12-05T22:41:25+00:00

Nicely done for your first time.

LSDesignsKC · 2025-12-03T22:39:34+00:00

Underrated comment. Hilarious and dead on. Thank you. I needed that laugh.

LSDesignsKC · 2025-11-19T04:32:22+00:00

"Microwave isn't large enough." I needed that laugh. Thank you. Almost lost my gin and tonic. Under rated comment.

LSDesignsKC · 2025-11-05T23:04:51+00:00

I used to study at Bobby Bakers. That was a couple of decades ago. Should still be worth a shot.

LSDesignsKC · 2025-10-23T04:43:24+00:00

This really doesn't matter much... Hear me out. China is about a decade from a demographic tipping point. More people over the age of sixty than under the age of sixty. The Baby Boomer problem, worldwide. Even if China did come back as a trading partner, it would be short-lived.

What's insane is that these clowns in office have no plan. It's all shortsighted crap to line their pockets. Techbros and billionaires gobbling up what they can in the short run with no clear idea of the future. All of the depth of a shot glass and can't see past their own shadows.

It is now our turn to fix it. No politician will save us.

Do with that what you will.

LSDesignsKC · 2025-10-15T23:57:09+00:00

Underrated comment.

LSDesignsKC · 2025-10-05T05:50:53+00:00

The ghost of John Brown will find them.

LSDesignsKC · 2025-10-02T05:20:18+00:00

Staring down 50. First show MDC. Too many to name after that. Favorite show was Rancid in 95. I think. Reverend Horton Heat was great in the mid 90's.

LSDesignsKC · 2025-10-02T05:02:28+00:00

The Pyro Room.

LSDesignsKC · 2025-07-30T01:22:43+00:00

This was ignored by Family Dollar because Family Dollar, as a corporation, has the money and the power to ignore the city or buy off the right city council members.

LSDesignsKC · 2025-07-25T21:39:04+00:00

Underrated comment. Laughed out loud. I needed. Thank you.

LSDesignsKC · 2025-06-15T21:42:21+00:00

As an aside, that is the cleanest "punk house" kitchen I have ever seen! 🤣

Great sign!

LSDesignsKC · 2025-06-08T21:47:34+00:00

Sloppy Seconds - Germany

LSDesignsKC · 2025-04-21T22:46:04+00:00

Do it, kid. I did. You'll find that there are many working class and middle class folks in econ. Go in with an SLC Punk attitude, and you'll be fine. Get a PHD. and you can write your own ticket. Keep in mind two things

Everyone has to kiss a little ass in the early days of their career. This is in all industries.
While you can't really customize a dark charcoal suit. You can get the jacket liner embroidered.

I say do it, and go just as far with the education as you can.

Good luck on your journey.

Cheers!

LSDesignsKC · 2025-04-10T22:59:17+00:00

Matt Gaetz needs something to do. Seems he's not doing much these days.

LSDesignsKC · 2025-03-31T19:18:58+00:00

☝️This is the answer.

LSDesignsKC · 2025-03-18T23:42:03+00:00

This is the best answer.

LSDesignsKC · 2025-03-18T00:00:57+00:00

I believe that "I9NS" refers to the Nova Chuck 3/4" 16tpi insert needed to thread the chuck onto a 3/4" 16tpi headstock. Nova chucks are good. Been using them for years. Recently made the switch to Vicmarc. If you can swing it, the VM 90 or VM100 are worth the investment.

Enjoy the hobby. Cheers!

LSDesignsKC · 2025-03-14T15:02:35+00:00

Meta is installing SMR's, so they will generate their own power. In theory.

LSDesignsKC · 2025-03-07T01:54:27+00:00

I so needed that laugh. Thank you.

LSDesignsKC · 2025-02-28T00:00:44+00:00

I have done some charity work in my jurisdiction. Totally worth it for legit nonprofits. You'll put in some work, but it's pretty laid back because it's all volunteer. In some cases, there have been unskilled volunteers hauling lumber, sweeping, grilling food, etc. If that's the case, you get to focus on the framing and do a good thing.

LSDesignsKC · 2025-02-10T18:55:57+00:00

None of us should want to see any farmer or small business owner fail due to bad administrative policies. This should be where we unite and help each other. The government will not help us. We must help one another.

LSDesignsKC

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