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Coos Cues
BarenbruggeCues said:
One thing I've noticed is it will only go down to 11tpi for threads. Not a good deal for anyone cutting 10tpi for pins.
Don't have one but looks like it may have potential for a secondary lathe for odds and ends.
Don't believe it would work for a main set up.

As for as being a POS just because it's made in China can be a misconception because of bias.
I've purchased many things from China that are made as well or BETTER than things made anywhere else in the world.
You just need to do your due diligence before making any purchase. No matter where a product is made.
It's funny how some degrade overseas made products then jump on their horse and run to Home Depot, Lowes or Harbor Freight and make a purchase not understanding that 80 to 100 percent of stuff in those stores are made overseas.
Case in point, I have a friend who is on this buy American gig and when I walked into his house and had a quick look around.....you can imagine what I noticed. :rolleyes:
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I think all of your points are valid but the support thing is a concern in my mind. Just reading the electrical board replacement statement on the thing makes me nervous. That was the best translation they could come up with imagine if you have a real problem and need help? Even well built stuff breaks from time to time.
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Lathe wanted

Coos Cues
epoxypop said:
I agree that it's probably a pos,, only because it's coming from China with no support. However is it written in stone what a live thread has to be something that everyone else uses., . I'm thinking anyone can build a machine and their live threading doesn't have to match anyone else's just as long as it's consistent with their work only.We are not making bolts, but threading wood.
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I like 3/8 10 pins. Prejudice against 11tpi because then people will accuse me of coveting southwest. 18tpi is the standard for ferules if you ever happen to use a pre made one. Other than that I agree completely. I use 16tpi anywhere I can because on my metal lathe you can engage it on any number or half number on the thread dial without risking cross threading when using multiple passes. This is quicker for me than waiting for the dial to come around to the right number and also eliminates boo boos when my mind is wandering.
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BCA handicap, how/why did I go up?

Bob Jewett
Every time someone you played plays a match, their rating is adjusted according to how they did. That gives the system more info about them and so it also gives more information about all the people they played, including you. Everyone is connected to everyone else. All of the millions of games that have been recorded are taken into account for the new ratings that are calculated every day. Josh Filler's next match is going to affect your rating a tiny little bit, even though you might be six connections away from him.

If you do start to play again, your rating will be adjusted fairly quickly because those matches from three years ago are only counted at half strength.
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BCA handicap, how/why did I go up?

S
I played BCA for about 3 years, (about 2020 thru 2022) and was a 569 handicap when I quit. I have not played BCA since late 2022. Over my time off my handicap went from 569 to 581. My robust number is 671 if that makes any difference.

I have watched a few players I played against that are still active in BCA and their handicaps have increased a bit, (one guy by about 20 points as I think he'd been baggin' it) and even though I hadn't played BCA for 3 years, does BCA move you up or down based on what others you have played are doing, even if you have not played for some time?

I don't really care as if I ever shoot BCA again my handicap will find it's place anyway but I was just curious how a guy cannot play for three years and still increase his handicap by 12 points.

Thanks for any replies.
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