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3rd Dec 2019, 02:41 PM
Thread: CNC Benchtop Mill Conversion - MT3 or R8
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CNC Benchtop Mill Conversion - MT3 or R8
Greetings,
I have decided to commence a project to build a CNC Benchtop Mill. I already have a Sieg manual mill that has an MT3 spindle, and I have a large amount of MT3 tooling.
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15th Dec 2016, 07:36 PM
Thread: Some Forging Work in China .......
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Some Forging Work in China .......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXmKHGqfFlc
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24th Sep 2016, 12:40 PM
Thread: User Manual for Emco fb2
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You could try this link to EMCO Hobbymaschinen...
You could try this link to EMCO Hobbymaschinen ----- EMCO Hobbymaschinen Downloads
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21st Sep 2016, 11:11 AM
Thread: Citric Acid
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CAUTION - the above statement is only true for...
CAUTION - the above statement is only true for the very dilute acetic acid solutions used in food stuffs, and then only when the powered acetic acid is mixed as per the manufacturer's...
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26th Jul 2016, 12:25 PM
Thread: Tool Sharpening ......... ?
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Morrisman, You're correct - he points out that...
Morrisman,
You're correct - he points out that fact in one of his Youtube videos.
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25th Jul 2016, 07:57 PM
Thread: Tool Sharpening ......... ?
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Tool Sharpening ......... ?
Just reading a back issue of Model Engineer's Workshop (October 2015), and came across an interesting article on the "Acute Tool Sharpening System" from Eccentric Engineering in Hughesdale in...
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18th Jul 2016, 06:36 PM
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Thanks for that suggestion. It looks like it...
Thanks for that suggestion. It looks like it will do nicely.
Thanks,
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18th Jul 2016, 03:57 PM
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Where can a person buy a cost effective Surface Plate for the Hobby Workshop ?
Greetings,
Until 2012, I'd been the owner of a cast iron surface plate. It was just under 24 inches square, and was a hand-me-down gifted to me about thirty years earlier by a friend who was... -
5th Jul 2016, 12:21 PM
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Ummmm ...... the Internet is definitely a small...
Ummmm ...... the Internet is definitely a small place .......
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4th Jul 2016, 09:28 AM
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Once again - thanks for all the valuable input...
Once again - thanks for all the valuable input Guys - it's very much appreciated !
363164One of the other Forums that I keep an eye on is the Home Model Engine Machinist Forum. It was on that... -
1st Jul 2016, 06:18 PM
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Well, thanks everyone for your valuable input. ...
Well, thanks everyone for your valuable input.
QUOTE [Swarfless - Hi Roy, not exactly what you asked, but have you tried carbide tooling? I'm thinking maybe 8-10mm endmill since I see your BF-20... -
30th Jun 2016, 12:02 PM
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Mist Cooling / Cutting Lubrication Question ..... ?
Greetings,
I use a small bench top Milling Machine (Optimum BF-20) to support my part time work doing instrument repairs. The large majority of my work is in brass and Aluminium, and as I only... -
4th Jun 2016, 08:27 PM
Thread: High temperature paint recomendations
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Eric, Have a look at this web site. It looks...
Eric,
Have a look at this web site. It looks like it might be what you need ....
Stove Bright Paints Australia - High Temperature and Heat Resistant Paint & Powder
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30th May 2016, 07:27 PM
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CNC Conversion of Optimum BF-20 Milling Machine
Just wondering if there are any forum members who have experience doing or using CNC converted Mini-Mills such as the Optimum Mini-Mills, or the Seig Mini-Mills ?
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16th Apr 2016, 12:43 PM
Thread: Hacksaw push or pull
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I can remember as an apprentice Sparky back in...
I can remember as an apprentice Sparky back in the early 1970's being on a job where we needed to cut into a lot of existing Electrical Conduit to install new junction boxes and additional conduit...
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15th Apr 2016, 12:09 PM
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Thanks very much for the numerous replies. ...
Thanks very much for the numerous replies.
I've now resolved the problem - and here's how .........
I don't have access to a set of those Jacobs Chuck wedges, so after some Port enabled... -
6th Apr 2016, 01:01 PM
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How do you remove the #2Morse Taper Shank From A Jacobs Drill Chuck ?
I've cross-posted this item from the Woodturning sub-forum on the Woodwork Forums, as the same sort of Drill Chucks are used on Metal Working Lathes.
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3rd Mar 2016, 10:41 AM
Thread: Help Required Evaluating New Lathes ....
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Help Required Evaluating New Lathes ....
Greetings,
I'm in the process of buying my first lathe, and have come up against some issues with the lathes that I'm looking at. The size of lathe that I'm looking for will be around the 250mm... -
30th Jan 2016, 12:42 PM
Thread: gas struts
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I found this link to be very helpful when I...
I found this link to be very helpful when I wanted to buy gas struts to fit on the engine box cover on a boat.
How to work out which strut I need
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4th Dec 2015, 11:12 AM
Thread: Small Scale Turning
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ClickSpring has added two more videos ......
ClickSpring has added two new videos to his YouTube site if anyone's interested ......
Making a "D Bit" single flute milling cutter.
Making a Milled and Soldered Brass Box For Bluing Parts.
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24th Nov 2015, 09:56 AM
Thread: Little Problem That I have Found
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Rod, I've noticed the same thing. I suspect...
Rod,
I've noticed the same thing. I suspect that it occurs simply because there is a lot less activity on the Metalwork Forums, compared to the Woodwork Forums.
Some alternatives to try:
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11th Nov 2015, 10:41 AM
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Well ..... thanks for all the suggestions. I...
Well ..... thanks for all the suggestions. I should do all right from one of those options.
I notice that nobody mentioned stainless steel in the responses - I gather that's because the idea... -
10th Nov 2015, 10:19 PM
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Small Quantities Steel Supplier - Brisbane, Ipswich or Caboolture ???
Greetings,
I'm looking to buy a small quantity of 10mm square Mild Steel (or maybe some sort of stainless steel) bar stock to make some carbide tipped Woodturning Tools. A one meter length will... -
26th Oct 2015, 12:46 PM
Thread: Aluminum Checker Plate Floors in Trailers ?
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Thanks Guys. I had a feeling that the Aluminum...
Thanks Guys.
I had a feeling that the Aluminum Checker Plate Floors (welded, bonded, or otherwise) were not really good news. Now that the Checker Plate trailers have been removed from the short... -
25th Oct 2015, 07:27 PM
Thread: Aluminum Checker Plate Floors in Trailers ?
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Aluminum Checker Plate Floors in Trailers ?
Greetings,
Recently, I've been shopping around for a new box trailer. I'm looking for a heavier duty box trailer, around 5 x 7 feet (or whatever that is in metric), with brakes and rated for up... -
1st Oct 2015, 04:41 PM
Thread: A Question About Pouring Cast Iron
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A Question About Pouring Cast Iron
358780Over on the woodwork forum, someone recently posted links to Matthias Burger's Youtube Channel. The subject of most of his videos is traditional 15th Century Wood Framed House renovation...
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9th Sep 2015, 04:41 PM
Thread: Small Scale Turning
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Small Scale Turning
Greetings,
I originally made this post over on the Woodworking Forum's Clock Making sub-forum .... but then thought that maybe some of the members over here on the Metal Working Forum may also be... -
5th Sep 2015, 12:23 PM
Thread: OT Wendover airfield Nevada-Utah border
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Yep definitely a Fairchild C-123. Watch the film...
Yep definitely a Fairchild C-123. Watch the film "Air America" to see a number of them in action ....
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1st Sep 2015, 03:44 PM
Thread: I'll start it off...
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Thanks for replying. It also surprised me that...
Thanks for replying. It also surprised me that there were no responses. I haven't tried posting the question on the woodworking side. Anyway, thanks for the info. I just looked up the timber...
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14th Jul 2015, 09:32 AM
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Apparently, everything that didn't sell on...
Apparently, everything that didn't sell on Saturday has been consigned to an auction company in Brisbane. I don't have any details regarding which auction company - maybe there will be details in...
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13th Jul 2015, 06:47 PM
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Damien, Yes. But, not much there of interest...
Damien,
Yes. But, not much there of interest to a woodworker. I picked up a couple of old hand planes (Stanley #5 and a #6) of unknown age at this stage. The sale was well attended, and I think... -
9th Jul 2015, 01:41 PM
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Hobby Engineer's Workshop Clearance Sale (Deceased Estate)
Greetings.
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I thought that members of the Metalworking Forum, who are located in South East Queensland, may be interested in a Clearance Sale (it's not an Auction!) that is occurring this... -
22nd Jun 2015, 05:33 PM
Thread: Graysonline - watchmaking lathes
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RickW, Can you please post a link to those...
RickW,
Can you please post a link to those Watchmaking Lathes ? I've trawled all over the Grays Online web site and can't find them. Might be interested in one, depending on exactly what sort... -
17th Jun 2015, 11:37 AM
Thread: "Server Too Busy" Error
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IMPORTANT "Server Too Busy" Error
Since Tuesday evening (16 June 2015) I have been frequently getting "Server Too Busy" errors when browsing the forum. It doesn't seem to be any particular forum activity that causes the error. The...
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14th Jun 2015, 07:15 PM
Thread: I'll start it off...
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Restoring a Riley RMB 2.5 Litre
A close friend has just bought a Riley that is in need of considerable work. He's discovered that a lot of the wood in the body work is rotten from water exposure. (Not surprising, and not a new...
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30th May 2015, 10:14 AM
Thread: recharging a flat WD40 aerosol cans
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From personal experience, I'd use extreme caution...
From personal experience, I'd use extreme caution if you're going to try this ! I got the idea from a similar Youtube video. In that video, they warned people not to overcharge, and recommended...
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25th Apr 2015, 05:41 PM
Thread: Wax free, solvent free polishing compound ?
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Both Pumice and Rottenstone are available from...
Both Pumice and Rottenstone are available from the Woodworks Tool & Book Company in Sydney. Either product should do the job you're looking at.
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Mike, Commiserations …… I've had the same...
Mike,
Commiserations …… I've had the same thing happen to me when I've been writing a long post - WIP etc. What I do to overcome the problem is to write the post off-line in a word processor... -
14th Mar 2015, 07:28 PM
Thread: Is there a way to "Dislike" a post ?
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Is there a way to "Dislike" a post ?
I wondering if there is a way to "dislike" a post on this forum? The "Thanks" and "Like" functionality are great for acknowledging good posts. The "Report a Post" functionality is useful if you...
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16th Feb 2015, 11:04 AM
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ERRORS When Posting With Photographs In-Line In Text Of Post
Greetings,
This morning I posted the following response in the forums; http://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=192553&p=1844543#post1844543
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28th Nov 2014, 10:31 AM
Thread: Mc Phersons Catalogue
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The above link doesn't seem to work (their web...
The above link doesn't seem to work (their web server throws up an error). Try the following link instead:
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Marc, If you really want to make your own...
Marc,
If you really want to make your own Acetylene using a Calcium Carbide gas generator, you could always go the whole hog with the DIY approach and make your own Calcium Carbide to start with.... -
25th Sep 2014, 05:04 PM
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Expiration Date in "MARKET PLACE/AUCTIONS My Activity" Shows The Wrong Date
On the "Market Place/Auctions → My Activity" web page on the Forums, the Expiration Date field contains the incorrect date (it always displays "12th May 2014 11:19 AM". Any chance we can get this...
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23rd Sep 2014, 08:24 PM
Thread: Rust removing gel in Australia
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I bought some Rust Converter Jelly from Masters a...
I bought some Rust Converter Jelly from Masters a few months ago - haven't got the used bottle anymore, but I'm pretty sure it was a Hammerite product - but I just checked on Master's web site and...
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8th Sep 2014, 10:18 AM
Thread: How hard is it to get a trailer GTM reduced?
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Greetings, Not sure about South Australia, but...
Greetings,
Not sure about South Australia, but there are legal ways to do this in Queensland; so may also apply in SA. A local grazier friend recently bought a well used 4.5t GTM trailer from a... -
1st Sep 2014, 11:37 AM
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Good point!!! I don't think you are missing...
Good point!!! I don't think you are missing anything. I initially went for Acme thread simply because that is the type of thread used on the two commercial designs that I've examined. Now that I...
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31st Aug 2014, 07:05 PM
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Where can I buy Affordable Acme Threaded Lead Screw & Flanged Acme Threaded Nuts
Greetings,
I normally reside over in woodwork land, but as part of a new Bandsaw Fence that I'm building, I need to delve into metal work land.
I am building a new Fence for my wood bandsaw... -
27th Aug 2014, 09:40 AM
Thread: Source of Aluminium ingots
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Hi Ueee, Have you considered buying aluminum...
Hi Ueee,
Have you considered buying aluminum engine parts from a wreckers ? You should be able to obtain aluminum cylinder heads and engine blocks at scrap metal prices. Unless you need a... -
14th Aug 2014, 10:45 AM
Thread: An interesting tv show
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Brilliant TV Series. Fred Dibnah was a legend in...
Brilliant TV Series. Fred Dibnah was a legend in the Traction Engine Restoration community in the UK. Unfortunately, Fred died from cancer a few years ago.
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8th Aug 2014, 09:49 AM
Thread: Effect of electric brakes on the wrong side
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Keith, You certainly would loose braking...
Keith,
You certainly would loose braking effect if the brake assemblies are on the "wrong side". The reasoning is down to the geometry of the brake shoes relative to the rotating brake drum. ...