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    Hi Karl YEs, this possible mill is a starter. ...

    Hi Karl
    YEs, this possible mill is a starter. Will check condition and lack of lubrication. Not sure of age but conditon is the thing.

    Thanks.
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    Kafie

    Thankyou, the accessories may be equal to the machine.
    Thanks.
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    RF-20 mill drill

    Many thanks for the information, I will take your advice with me and not annoy the seller.
    I think check the spindle is up there in the review.

    Cheers
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    RongFu-20 mill/drill.

    Hi folks,

    I am thinking of buying a small RF-20 mill drill.
    Is there anything in particular that one should be inspecting on this small machine tool?
    And
    Are there any manuals for it? out...
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    DC motors.

    Sparksy,

    Another project to go, but this has great opportunities for other applications, perhaps a drill stand?

    Thanks

    Grahamross
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    great information --thamks

    Hi Sparksy,

    Many thanks for your reply and information, I will follow up with your advice.
    The old saw is worth is worth getting it running at its best.

    Regards
    Grahamross
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    Dc motor

    Hi Sparksy,

    This sounds a very good approach, Thankyou.

    Are the treadmill motors able to be sourced at a good price? Are the DC treadmill motors rated in HP similar to my existing 1/2 hp...
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    Thanks for the info, Blades are not easy to...

    Thanks for the info,
    Blades are not easy to find, I will look at ebay.
    The motor is a 1/2 hp single phase. the saw is in good working condition.
    Cheers
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    Macphersons Reciprocating Saw.

    Hi folks,

    I am interested in running my Macphersons Reciprocating Saw at the correct number of s.p.m for cutting Stainless Steel Rnd bar (3").
    Any info appreciated re ideal speeds and where...
  10. Thanks Jack620. I will have a good look at...

    Thanks Jack620.

    I will have a good look at this, great that you can get the light inside a bore. Is it bright enough?

    Cheers
  11. Scale seems to fit nicely on the rear bed.

    Hi jack620,

    Appreciate the information and the picture. It looks like some effort will be required to follow through. I am using a DRO on a modern machine and am trying to learn how to use it more...
  12. digitech gear

    Hi Steve,
    Had a look through this site, looks interesting, especially with the short X scales. Am surprised there are not any folk who have already fitted DRO's.
    Thanks for this.
  13. Proper looking setup

    Great setup. Thanks for the picture. Explains a lot.
    Cheers
  14. Thanks BaronJ

    Yep I get it. I have not used the test word.
    Nice digital dial indicator.
    Cheers
  15. Dti.

    Great picture of the DTI, I had never heard of the description, DTI but just only as a dial indicator.
    Cheers
  16. Thanks pipeclay, The DRO would be very good with multiple consecutive distances.

    Thanks Pipeclay,
    I will have a look about for a suitable brand DRO. The Dial Indicator is a good help.
  17. Thanks for your view and picture.

    I had not considered "play" on the cross slide.
    Thanks for the picture.
    What is a DTI? I am not familiar with this descriptor.
  18. Is there a brand of DRO that is suited to a 1960's Hercus Lathe?

    Hi folks,

    I have been trying to use what I have in my workshop a little better and hence the inquiry of fitting a Digital Readout to the little Hercus lathe.
    Is there a model / brand of DRO that...
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    Hi Harry72 As a result of your post here I had...

    Hi Harry72

    As a result of your post here I had a quick look at the Everlast. Home base Port Macquarie? Have you had this machine long?
    I will now have a look at a 9 series torch. Be interesting....
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    Thanks Oldbikerider, I think I was told, there...

    Thanks Oldbikerider,

    I think I was told, there was not a light torch for this machine (at your dealer). That's interesting. With a really light torch you could do some neat work.
    I have noticed...
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    Hi RustyArc, Interesting the ergonomics on the...

    Hi RustyArc,

    Interesting the ergonomics on the machine you mention, was not aware of this. I am surprised that the controls are not so good on the Ac and that the Balance is hard to determine..
    I...
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    Thanks EFI_914, I was impressed by the size of...

    Thanks EFI_914,
    I was impressed by the size of the machine too, which is very compact. Thanks for the comment about the foot pedal, the one I use in my work place is soft which I am used to, in fact...
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    UNIMIG razor 200 ac/dc tig welder

    Hi All,
    Today I viewed the razor digital welder 200 ac/dc welder by Unimig.
    Does anyone have any opinions re this tig welder?

    Cheers
    Grahamross

    Looking to purchase a machine similar.
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