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  1. Bob google Devcon. Works very well. Regards...

    Bob google Devcon. Works very well.

    Regards Den.:)
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    An, alternative method, Chuck up some scrap...

    An, alternative method,

    Chuck up some scrap larger than shim dia. in 3 jaw & face off.

    Mark with tool bit, dia of shim required,, apply super glue to mandrel, within defined area and attach...
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    Ken, put the dimensions back to Imperial. This is...

    Ken, put the dimensions back to Imperial. This is how they were originally.:no:

    Den
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    :D13 tpi instead of 12. now that is tight. ...

    :D13 tpi instead of 12. now that is tight.

    Let alone the contact patch betwen 55 & 60 Degrees of thread. The contact area gives you the strenth of joint.
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    Spot on Den

    Spot on

    Den
  6. Thread: Will solder hold?

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    Unfortunatley with solder NO Unfortunatley...

    Unfortunatley with solder NO

    Unfortunatley because of design (or may I humbly say, lack of it) unfortunatley looking at a failure.

    Regards.

    Den
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    Matrix With regards to suitable oil, please...

    Matrix

    With regards to suitable oil, please check out what Brobo recommends for their cold saws.

    You get one go at it & their product is very similar

    Den
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    Apoligies, inital post i thought you were,...

    Apoligies, inital post i thought you were, endevouring to extract housing from casting.

    As Fossil suggested the judical heat applied to the knob , with careful observance this may very well...
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    Hi Ken, Do not know the Hercus, or this...

    Hi Ken,

    Do not know the Hercus, or this particular part shown. Some more pics close up would be helpful. Especially, head of plunger body & internal of shaft/ pivot.

    The question, is not so ...
  10. Thread: Tool pr0n

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    Fossil, Cannot view picture! Don't know why....

    Fossil, Cannot view picture!

    Don't know why.

    Den. :?
  11. Thread: First Lathe?

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    Have a look at your original site and check out...

    Have a look at your original site and check out 36" x12 and compare specs.

    In a versatile lathe you need to consider

    Max spindle bore,this one 1.5"

    Lowest spindel speed (this one goes to...
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    Could not agree more. A total waste, :no: cub3

    Could not agree more. A total waste, :no:
    cub3
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    In short No! :mad: This mist you supply, is...

    In short No! :mad:

    This mist you supply, is most inadequate for what you request, have a thunk (not misspelled) about it. :rolleyes:

    Listen to Grahame. :D

    Den.
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    Hi woodcutta I did, That thing is Fried...

    Hi woodcutta

    I did,

    That thing is Fried :eek: . I remember something being said about 80 years of rust, which can produce a bubbled effect not total annihilation! :D

    I did mention to...
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    Hi Andrew' It will not happen over night! :) ...

    Hi Andrew'

    It will not happen over night! :)

    Either use Hydrochloric / Phosphoric acid or Sulphuric acid (car battery) the more concentrated the quicker the result. Unfortunately I don't...
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    Something more robust, yes but you only have a...

    Something more robust, yes but you only have a magnet to secure with and when the coolant throws up the rooster tail as it hits the chuck it is another reason to stand to the right. The easy flex...
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    oldhack, That is a nice set up. Though a...

    oldhack,
    That is a nice set up. Though a suggestion, slip some woven stainless sheathing over the supply tubing. When you start getting those blue chips flying around that plastic tube is going to...
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    Eric, Sorry it's plan C :confused: you should be...

    Eric,
    Sorry it's plan C :confused: you should be able to to buy said jaws for a 3 jaw chuck, very useful.
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    Savage, Small chuck if it cannot hold 50mm. ;)...

    Savage,
    Small chuck if it cannot hold 50mm. ;) My 4 jaw is 630 mm dia & will swing 710mm in gap.
    Can you buy a set of external jaws for your chuck? also called reverse jaws.

    Regards
    Den.
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    Hi Jan, Short post, try goggling Lathe...

    Hi Jan,

    Short post, try goggling Lathe Regenerative Vibration.
    Lathe Harmonic Vibration

    Find some old mouse pads/thongs Place double layer between cabinet...
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    Mick, Fill's in behind clearance angles on...

    Mick,

    Fill's in behind clearance angles on drill point and stops drill walking around and stabilizes the drill even more when the lands of drill reach material and start sizing hole.

    Dennis
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    Hi Norm, Try this, tear some heavy cotten rag...

    Hi Norm,

    Try this, tear some heavy cotten rag into 1" wide strip x 4" long, fold in half and then in half again, you should now have a 1" square piece of material. Place over centre of 1/4" hole...
  23. Thread: surface grinder

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    This might help get you started. ...

    This might help get you started.

    http://pergatory.mit.edu/2.75/2_75%20Lectures/PMD%20Topic%201%20Design%20philosophy.pdf#search=%22make%20your%20own%20surface%20grinder%22

    Regards

    Dennis
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    Hi Jan, For cutting tools, geometry depends...

    Hi Jan,

    For cutting tools, geometry depends mainly on the properties of the tool material and the work material. For single point tools, the most important angles are the rake angles and the end...
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    Hi Jan, Getting there :) . In the pic can see...

    Hi Jan,

    Getting there :) . In the pic can see tool, suggest reduce negative side rake and decrease nose radius 50%.

    Will help reduce chatter marks in photo.

    Will post later with some...
  26. Thread: Hughie asks:

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    Rowan, Before it all disappears again 4th log...

    Rowan, Before it all disappears again 4th log in!!

    How do we get Robbo out of the dark side?

    Den
  27. Thread: Hughie asks:

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    Hi all, Many replys earlier this place is haunted...

    Hi all, Many replys earlier this place is haunted :eek: , replied earlier. I posted as well as many others, now nothing. Worst off all , this dear sod, cannot post and I am replying to him :eek:...
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    With regards to the Titanium. Try ...

    With regards to the Titanium. Try

    http://www.queenslandgaskets.com.au/waterjet.htm

    Regards

    Dennis
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    You had a go, results improved! Good outcome,...

    You had a go, results improved! Good outcome, vast learning curve.
    Back later. :)
    Dennis
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    Hi Jan, Sorry not the reply that i want...

    Hi Jan,
    Sorry not the reply that i want to give, If you have 5 minutes/can escape. set up drop speed have a go any WD 40 will post later.

    Best Regards.

    Dennis
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    Cutting tool

    Hi jvdv,

    Now that it is too small, you have something to practice on.

    Ignore books.

    Reduce top rake to 1 to 2 Degrees.

    Nose radius 1/16" to 1/8". Diamond lap radius after...
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    Hi,Jan, Convential v Climb milling....

    Hi,Jan,

    Convential v Climb milling. http://www.hanita.com/hanita_protected/tec00006.htm

    http://me.mit.edu/Lectures/MachineTools/mill/intro.html

    I prefer to climb mill, though do not let...
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    Hi, Jan, Pic's as promised. the saw position...

    Hi, Jan,

    Pic's as promised. the saw position can be changed on mandrel by swapping around spacers.

    Diameter of thread 1", Key is 1/4" wide.

    Regards
    Dennis
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    Hi Jan, Sorry for all the questions earlier,...

    Hi Jan,

    Sorry for all the questions earlier, gives me a better picture.

    Your earlier picture shows a slitting saw with no internal keyway, and mini lathe link shows 1/4" screw securing hole...
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    Morse Taper

    HI jvdv,
    checked out attachments. before i can reply a number of questions.

    What is you,re application. What are you trying to achieve / slitting / overhang / bore of slitting saw,...
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    Morse Taper

    Hi jvdv,

    You should use Bearing Blue sometimes called engineers blue. Available from Repco, engineers suppliers, Auto One. Use very sparingly. or the results will fool you.

    Definitely use the...
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