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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
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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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    Looks good How are you doing the rpm readout?...

    Looks good

    How are you doing the rpm readout? is that a readout from the VFD or do you have a sensor on the spindle?
  5. 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...
  6. 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.
    Drill the 4...
  7. 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.
    I picked up a used, steel ute...
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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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    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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    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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    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

    I ordered one and website for others is

    https://www.lathesafety.com/
  12. 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...
  13. 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,...
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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

    looks...
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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...
  16. 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

    Save...
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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...
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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...
  19. 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.

    If you don't have the gear maybe someone local can help you...
  20. 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...
  21. 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
    ...
  22. 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...
  23. 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
    Tuggerah...
  24. Sticky: University of Melbourne Auction Workshop...

    University of Melbourne Auction

    Workshop Machines, Lathes, Presses, Drills, Milling Machines

    ...
  25. 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

    Looks like these should be the ones for your machine...
  26. 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
    Band Saw Metal Cutter Hare & Forbes...
  27. 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

    $165...
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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...
  29. 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...
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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...
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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 ?

    14mm seems like an odd size tool...
  32. 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
    Tool Height To Suit ...
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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

    Imagine they should both fit in either a 3kg or 5kg prepaid postage satchel
  34. 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...
  35. 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

    ce6240 lathe $1,000...
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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...
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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...
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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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    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

    You may be able...
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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...
  41. 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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    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...
  43. 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...
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    What pulleys / What pitch ? is there enough meat...

    What pulleys / What pitch ?
    is there enough meat on them to recut them for a standard available belt ?
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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.

    Are you looking at that size...
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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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    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...
  48. 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...
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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...
  50. 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...
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