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19th Nov 2020, 12:55 AM
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Think under the forum rules you will need to...
Think under the forum rules you will need to unlist them for sale here first, but if you put those on Gumtree I'd be amazed if they were not gone within an hour. Like i said pity you are not closer...
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28th Oct 2020, 07:45 PM
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how are these not sold already ? if you were...
how are these not sold already ?
if you were local I'd have that lathe and drill press already, maybe the EDM also, no idea where I would stick them in my already over crowded workshop but at... -
20th Oct 2020, 12:12 PM
Thread: Scrapyard find !
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https://cad.timken.com/item/all-product-types/tape...
https://cad.timken.com/item/all-product-types/tapered-roller-bearings-ts-tapered-single-imperi-2/16150-16284
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14th Sep 2020, 05:50 PM
Thread: VFD Remote Switch Panel
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Looks good How are you doing the rpm readout?...
Looks good
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12th Sep 2020, 12:22 AM
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Thanks for the pointers Kryn I'll be honest...
Thanks for the pointers Kryn
I'll be honest that some of the material choices were based on what is easily / readily available. I'll see if I can get 100x50x3 from some of my cheaper suppliers, if... -
11th Sep 2020, 01:15 AM
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If you don't need it to be adjustable you have...
If you don't need it to be adjustable you have options galore
Get some suitable bar and drill a suitably sized hole then cross drill it for bolts or whatever to grab the flats.
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9th Sep 2020, 08:18 PM
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Steel Single cab ute tray to trailer project
Sso not like I really needed another project but I have made the decision to build a bigger trailer, my box trailer is good but I find its limits every now and again.
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8th Sep 2020, 01:09 PM
Thread: New Chuck backing plate run out
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was going to say step one before you machine it...
was going to say step one before you machine it was to make sure the backplate is seating on the spindle nose correctly. If not then it won't be repeatable so you could machine it spot on but next...
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4th Sep 2020, 05:04 PM
Thread: Where to buy quality drill sets
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I haven't used them yet but have seen this mob...
I haven't used them yet but have seen this mob advertising in some metalwork circles, they talk a pretty big game about how good their drills are and they seem reasonably priced
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3rd Sep 2020, 01:24 AM
Thread: Free Lathe Safety on Facebook
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speaking of free stuff, well except a small...
speaking of free stuff, well except a small postage charge for shipping outside the USA, CK Worldwide have created and are giving away the Ez-Dabr (Tig welder filler feeding tool), got an email...
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3rd Sep 2020, 12:31 AM
Thread: Free Lathe Safety on Facebook
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I saw it the other day and skipped over it...
I saw it the other day and skipped over it thinking it was likely a scam, nice to know that it is legit
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25th Aug 2020, 08:13 PM
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I'm interested in some of both. Pending final...
I'm interested in some of both. Pending final design & pricing.
Have been meaning to design and make some Kant Twist clamps for a few years now but haven't got around to it. My main concern would... -
20th Aug 2020, 12:31 AM
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Someone may jump in and say this is the wrong...
Someone may jump in and say this is the wrong way, dunno really
but I have adjusted the fitment of chucks in the past by machining up a dummy spindle, use some decent material, harder the better,... -
14th Aug 2020, 12:51 AM
Thread: Machine tool rebuilding classes
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If it were not for travel distance I would have...
If it were not for travel distance I would have gone along, always keen to learn new skills, correct that Marcus was on the forum
https://metalworkforums.com/members/128348-marcuschrist
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16th Jul 2020, 08:47 PM
Thread: I am tired of crap products
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Unless you can change the general public's...
Unless you can change the general public's mindset and get them to think that things should be repaired instead of replaced then cheap and disposable will always be an option.
Cheap machinery has... -
6th Jul 2020, 10:26 PM
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Sticky: Cincinatti universal cylindrical...
Cincinatti universal cylindrical grinderhttps://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/moolap/miscellaneous-goods/cincinatti-universal-cylindrical-grinder/1251978095
Moolap Victoria, Australia
Free
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6th Jul 2020, 10:19 PM
Thread: Dunno what this is..
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yeah looks like jigs / accessories for a tool &...
yeah looks like jigs / accessories for a tool & cutter grinder
I have a tool cutter grinder awaiting restoration so would grab them for it but if they are saying they have a bid of $700 I don't... -
16th Jun 2020, 10:05 PM
Thread: Cutting tool question
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Your lathe is only a small one, grab a set of...
Your lathe is only a small one, grab a set of ccmt060204 inserts and some boring bars and tool holders to suit. This will set you back under $50 from china, use it to start making parts and learning...
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4th Jun 2020, 07:55 PM
Thread: Chuck key
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Lathe turn a bit of stock to size & milling...
Lathe turn a bit of stock to size & milling machine with Square block to make the square drive. Knock one up, they are quick and easy.
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31st May 2020, 05:30 PM
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are there not digital versions you can download...
are there not digital versions you can download somewhere on the internet for free ?
I scanned the manual for my TOS BN102B but haven't got around to hosting it anywhere, not exactly the same as... -
28th May 2020, 12:34 AM
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Sticky: Saw this the other day but didn't bother posting...
Saw this the other day but didn't bother posting it as figured it would be snapped up pretty quickly but still showing there
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23rd May 2020, 11:32 AM
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I have used Land transport for moving machinery...
I have used Land transport for moving machinery in the past
https://www.landtransport.com.au/depots/
They work on pallet size with 1 ton weight allocation I think it is. I moved a Bridgeport... -
22nd May 2020, 11:33 AM
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Sticky: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/tuggerah/hand-tool...
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/tuggerah/hand-tools/bulk-lot-of-high-speed-steel-hss-ground-lathe-tools/1248465821
Bulk Lot of High Speed Steel (HSS) Ground Lathe tools$100 Negotiable
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13th Nov 2019, 10:27 AM
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Sticky: University of Melbourne Auction Workshop...
University of Melbourne Auction
Workshop Machines, Lathes, Presses, Drills, Milling Machines
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12th Nov 2019, 06:27 PM
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Not sure if this is of any use but I got sent...
Not sure if this is of any use but I got sent this link ages ago from Cigweld
Operating Manuals (Public) - Cutting And Welding Support Site
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25th Oct 2019, 12:20 AM
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Sticky: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/castle-hill/power-...
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/castle-hill/power-tools/band-saw-metal-cutter-hare-forbes-machinery-house-bandsaw-used-broke/1231755510
Castle Hill NSW
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17th Sep 2019, 06:18 PM
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Sticky: Seems like an okay price for a decent chuck ...
Seems like an okay price for a decent chuck
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/redlynch/miscellaneous-goods/brand-new-255mm-metal-lathe-4-jaw-chuck-gator-top-quality-valued-500/1228163573
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17th Sep 2019, 03:18 PM
Thread: CNC Purchase advice Tormach or...???
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What are you planning to make ? What material and...
What are you planning to make ? What material and how big ?
No point spending heaps on a machine that won't suit your needs in the end. If you are new to CNC and wanting something to play and not... -
27th Aug 2019, 09:37 PM
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No photos showing on my end, guessing something...
No photos showing on my end, guessing something went wrong with the link / upload
Hoping that the D008 variant will work, from the spec sheet the differences are that the D009 has two sets... -
2nd Apr 2019, 10:45 AM
Thread: 6 Jaw chuck size for D1-4
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What size material do you normally work on ? what...
What size material do you normally work on ? what is your intended use ?
When I bought my lathe it didn't come with a 3 jaw so ended up getting a 200mm 3 jaw with 2 piece jaws. I'd say from... -
7th Mar 2019, 10:27 AM
Thread: Insert and tool holder
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what is your lathe tool height ? do you have a...
what is your lathe tool height ?
do you have a QCTP ?
Do you have a mill to make the tool lower if you go bigger and deck them to make them on centre height ?
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5th Mar 2019, 10:35 PM
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if your going carbide try avoid shims This...
if your going carbide try avoid shims
This should be your lathe but double check
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/L157
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4th Jan 2019, 11:05 PM
Thread: Annular cutters and arbors
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If your interested in posting I'll take the 2...
If your interested in posting I'll take the 2 sets of bigger annular cutters
The 26-36 & 27-37
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4th Jan 2019, 12:19 PM
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It's a doable first welding project Pretty...
It's a doable first welding project
Pretty basic frame, if you want cleaner joins you will want to be miter cutting the RHS, weld them up and then grind them smooth for a nicer finish. Flat bar I... -
28th Dec 2018, 12:05 AM
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Sticky: can't image these will last long at these prices...
can't image these will last long at these prices
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-seller/Elizabeth%20Whale/1020850742/date/1
Allard St, Penrith NSW 2750, Australia
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19th Dec 2018, 11:51 PM
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Can't say I have ever heard of Mesanet Looked...
Can't say I have ever heard of Mesanet
Looked them up http://store.mesanet.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=83_85&limit=100
The 7192 looks like it could fit the bill and at 89 USD comes in... -
19th Dec 2018, 01:24 AM
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Ethernet motion control board choices ?
Okay before I go and spend all my money on CNC gear I am just checking that I have not missed an obvious choice that is starring me in the face.
In short, I have a Taig CNC Mill, bought from... -
19th Dec 2018, 12:39 AM
Thread: size hole to tap
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Might be worthwhile to point out to people that...
Might be worthwhile to point out to people that this chart does not follow the normal recommended thread engagement. Running 65-70% thread engagement may be fine for applications that you are doing...
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16th Dec 2018, 09:42 PM
Thread: New Lathe - Feet or not?
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Leveling is only important if you want it to cut...
Leveling is only important if you want it to cut accurately...
Guessing this is the lathe your talking about from the other forum topic
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/L555D
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13th Dec 2018, 11:54 PM
Thread: Lowering a bridgeport from a stand
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I used to always use a big old crowbar, a while...
I used to always use a big old crowbar, a while ago I bought one of these
https://www.bunnings.com.au/hart-900mm-wrecking-bars_p0057180
Found them really good for moving machinery, was much better... -
26th Nov 2018, 12:32 AM
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Sticky: Have seen quite a few different items listed by...
Have seen quite a few different items listed by Lockwood on Gumtree, happens every time they have an auction. Pretty sure they either grossly underestimate the price to try increase interest or they...
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22nd Nov 2018, 12:13 PM
Thread: Amazon backdown
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Thanks for highlighting this one Will be...
Thanks for highlighting this one
Will be interesting to see what this does to Amazon AU, I was looking a little while ago and the same items were on both Amazon and Amazon AU but on the AU one it... -
20th Nov 2018, 11:19 AM
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If it's free that is a heck of a lot of drill...
If it's free that is a heck of a lot of drill press
As Kryn mentioned the old motor may be able to be rewired to run off a VFD, say $200 for a VFD to suit
If the motor can't be not the end of the... -
16th Nov 2018, 02:30 PM
Thread: Need a lathe
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What pulleys / What pitch ? is there enough meat...
What pulleys / What pitch ?
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15th Nov 2018, 10:52 PM
Thread: Need a lathe
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I think the general consensus is they are too...
I think the general consensus is they are too small to do any real work but if you have no other alternative then with enough patience you can do some work with them.
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14th Nov 2018, 11:43 PM
Thread: Easiest way to get 415V 3 phase?
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To be honest I didn't really pay any attention to...
To be honest I didn't really pay any attention to any change at the time. I heard rumors that 3 phase supply was meant to be more expensive but my power bills didn't seem out of the ordinary so never...
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14th Nov 2018, 12:38 PM
Thread: Easiest way to get 415V 3 phase?
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Is there 3 phase to the pole outside your house ?...
Is there 3 phase to the pole outside your house ?
What amp draw do you think you will end up needing ?
What machines do you plan to run on them ?
Mains 3 phase will generally be the most... -
6th Nov 2018, 09:51 AM
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Either some really good photography or some nice...
Either some really good photography or some nice looking parts !
Would make awesome desk toys for the office, are you making them to sell or just to show off to your friends / family ?
Checking... -
26th Oct 2018, 12:37 AM
Thread: Thinking about milling machines
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Moved a 3+ ton Cincinnati mill on a tilt tray,...
Moved a 3+ ton Cincinnati mill on a tilt tray, admitted it was fork lifted on but to get it off was just slid off the back of the truck onto some heavy timbers on the ground. If there was no forklift...
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20th Oct 2018, 05:42 PM
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Sticky: This one has been getting relisted time and time...
This one has been getting relisted time and time again on Ebay but they have just halved the price
Might be good for someone in Vic
Tool and Cutter Grinder Cincinnati in very good working...