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    Lathe and milling machine are both up and...

    Lathe and milling machine are both up and running.
    Both have been sitting patiently for a while now.
    The Okuma came out of an aerospace suppliers tool room and they’d had it since new.
    The Avia...
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    House and shed rewire all done. Best bit is I...

    House and shed rewire all done.
    Best bit is I managed to wrangle a 3 phase connection in as part of the work.
    Finally have an outlet in the shed and managed to get the Okuma lathe up and running....
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    A bit of a bump before I throw them on eBay....

    A bit of a bump before I throw them on eBay.
    Happy with offers if you have something in mind.
    Cheers
    Edwin
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    VIC Michael I’m sure we can all pitch in to help with...

    Michael I’m sure we can all pitch in to help with topping that setup.
    I’m seeing a good challenge coming up.
    you are right that the table is not “driven” as such and rather indexed.
    Its likely...
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    VIC Thanks Guys. Kryn I'll send a PM.

    Thanks Guys.
    Kryn I'll send a PM.
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    VIC Taylor Hobson Rotary Table

    How many 6" rotary tables does one person need? The answer is not two so I'm keeping the Deckel version and selling this.
    This is in very good condition. Unfortunately at some point someone has done...
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    Clarkson Autolock tooling

    I now have a collection of ER40 and Ortlieb collects and holders so I have no use for the Clarkson kit
    Starting to consolidate and get rid of excess items in the collection, the new shed is limited...
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    Well the machine looks a lot like a Deckel or a...

    Well the machine looks a lot like a Deckel or a variant of the type.
    it is common for the early mills like that one to have a Morse 4 spindle taper and then they had the option to use deckel...
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    Just what I need, more competition looking for...

    Just what I need, more competition looking for the same bits;)
    I bought mine missing just about everything and now just need to replace the cross slide.
    I know the apex machinery had a few bits,...
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    Sold already. looked nice. do you remember the...

    Sold already.
    looked nice.
    do you remember the price?
  11. Thread: Astoba UW1

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    Very nice to see. If you haven’t seen there is a...

    Very nice to see.
    If you haven’t seen there is a guy on Instagram as “swisstoolmaker” that has one of these and a kvm with lots of accessories to drool over.
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    A quick spray and scrub got it looking like new...

    A quick spray and scrub got it looking like new again.
    It seems to be in very good condition. All running on a vfd and making cuts.
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    Picked up a nice Invicta 4m 18” shaper today....

    Picked up a nice Invicta 4m 18” shaper today.
    Can add it to the collection of machinery I struggle to find the time to use.
    I’m pretty sure the hilux has had easier days. 38c outside and a fairly...
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    By the time you buy converters and chargers and...

    By the time you buy converters and chargers and batteries seperate you’d be pretty close on a lot of new kit prices. I’d look at selling the tools you have as there is still a little value in them...
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    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...

    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F253886887888
    see if that works.
    link to its listing on eBay.com.au
    it ends in a few hours but it will relist...
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    Kearns S type horizontal borer Vic

    Saw this posted up on the Facebook market place.
    located in Fulham in Vic.
    $6500.
    Looks like a clean machine. Has the tailstock still fitted.
    I need another borer like I need a hole in the head...
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    Apologies as the above is a link to the dovetail...

    Apologies as the above is a link to the dovetail bit you didn’t like.
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    Bunnings is your friend....

    Bunnings is your friend.
    https://www.bunnings.com.au/empire-stainless-steel-ruler-stop_p5660638
    I have one but barely use it because I got their 150mm square at the same time. It’s metric only and...
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    This really does look like the perfect job for a...

    This really does look like the perfect job for a water jet cutter.
    There are heaps around and pricing isn’t bad if you can supply a drawing.
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    Sticky: Nice Id been thinking of making a stub arbour...

    Nice
    Id been thinking of making a stub arbour like that with a 50 taper holder in the end so I can run a big face mill. I know a guy that has heaps of 50 taper tooling so it’s pretty easy to work...
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    Sticky: Looks great. May I ask what the reason was for...

    Looks great.
    May I ask what the reason was for using t-nuts rather than just drilling and tapping the backing plate.
    I assume it gives some adjustment for concentricity but would be nice to do that...
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    I have a 300mm cube and a 250+ angle table that...

    I have a 300mm cube and a 250+ angle table that I’d be happy enough to loan for a bit if you wanted.
    Also have a HBM;)
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    Sticky: Love seeing your adapter progress. looking to do...

    Love seeing your adapter progress.
    looking to do the same with the 340t at home. I found a nice chunk of steel in the scrap bin at work which is perfect, 300mm dia and about 60mm thick. I picked up...
  24. I’ve got a few different options in the shed....

    I’ve got a few different options in the shed. Have a 20t enerpac and frame as well as a 10t 50mm high 10mm stroke cylinder for jacking machines when needed.
    I have a Sykes pickavant hydraulic puller...
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    I liked the look of the free vice in this video....

    I liked the look of the free vice in this video. Allows for much better cutter access to the edges. Can be scaled down I’m sure.
    https://youtu.be/IR2p9ceg1bw
  26. Thread: Schaublin 135

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    Schaublin 135

    There is a schaublin 135 lathe listed on Facebook marketplace.
    I don’t think it will last long at $2.5k if it’s still available.
    Located in Thomastown Vic.
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    It really is a great workshop and Gary is a great...

    It really is a great workshop and Gary is a great guy.
    I it’s a hard call for me between the Pitter lathe, the shaper and his small type S borer.
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    Thanks Joe. Haven't had much shed time in the...

    Thanks Joe.
    Haven't had much shed time in the last few weeks and hoping to get some this weekend.
    The new motor is sitting there patiently to be fitted so it shouldn't take much.
    The jaws will be...
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    Pretty sure that vice has the mounting holes that...

    Pretty sure that vice has the mounting holes that Bob is talking about anyway.
    I purchased on of these when I first got my mill and it’s nice and small but I do wonder about getting the 6” that...
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    It is a 24” plenty of big ones around but this is...

    It is a 24” plenty of big ones around but this is perfect for home.
    Whats in the photo is what I got. Shouldn’t be too bad to sort of some basic tooling.
    I have no immediate use for it and I’ll...
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    Looks like the last of the machinery acquisitions...

    Looks like the last of the machinery acquisitions arrived today.
    This tiny Bullard vertical turret lathe turned up not far from home and needed adopting.
    The shed is very much out of room now but I...
  32. Thread: TCG questions

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    I have a bunch of spare wheel arbours for 1 1/4”...

    I have a bunch of spare wheel arbours for 1 1/4” diameter wheels.
    Judging by the link that China posted they will fit Cincinnati type machines.
    Let me know if they are of interest.
    Cheers
    Edwin
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    I’ll see if I can sneak in some time to grab a...

    I’ll see if I can sneak in some time to grab a video over the weekend.
    I still owe RC a vid of the G&L borer running.
    Template is just a flat 2d form. You can just see a small section of blue...
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    Added a Mimic hydraulic copying attachment to the...

    Added a Mimic hydraulic copying attachment to the collection.
    Fantastic piece of kit. Don’t need to worry about the taper turning or ball attachment now as this does the lot.
    Was 3phase but the...
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    Sticky: Thanks for posting those details. Ive been...

    Thanks for posting those details.
    Ive been looking for something that can be switched directions quick and easily. This might be worth having a go.
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    Sticky: Are you able to share where the motor came from...

    Are you able to share where the motor came from and how much?
    I've got a bit of experience using Parker motors and the price is fairly prohibitive for home jobs.
    this might be ideal for a project...
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    Sticky: Nice looking Cincinnati tool and cutter grinder...

    Nice looking Cincinnati tool and cutter grinder on eBay.
    One of the largest collections of attachments with it too and at an almost sensible price.
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/253431695740
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    Deckel S1 tool and cutter slide

    So ages ago I bought a very sorry looking Deckel S1 tool and cutter grinder.
    Shipping cost me well more than the grinder itself but when has that ever stopped anyone?
    Its missing the main slide so...
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    Sticky: Cute little mill for those in QLD...

    Cute little mill for those in QLD
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/173074644682
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    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/322260140171

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/322260140171
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    Something like this looks too cheap for me to...

    Something like this looks too cheap for me to want to try making one.
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/202048175890
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    Nice to see another one of the tiny Deckel rotary...

    Nice to see another one of the tiny Deckel rotary chucks turn up.
    I had been looking for one for quite a while and one turned up a couple of weeks ago. I probably over paid but saves me looking for...
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    One channel that gets me is "make it extreme"...

    One channel that gets me is "make it extreme" which tends to get lots of shares on social media.
    Quite common to be cutting in to gas bottles and welding pressure vessels in a manner which is...
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    Another good day at the Bendigo swap. Picked up...

    Another good day at the Bendigo swap.
    Picked up a really nice Sip rotary table. Should be big enough for most jobs I can think of.
    A box of grinding wheels which came with a bunch of arbours that...
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    Hi Grahame good to hear your experience with the...

    Hi Grahame
    good to hear your experience with the Fronius.
    The accessory prices are equally eye watering with both brands. The foot pedal is still 1$k for each but they are wireless now.
    what blew...
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    Miller vs Fronius vs ......

    Hi Guys
    I'm looking to make a move on a new TIG for work soon and interested in your thoughts.
    After something with a high duty cycle in the 250A range for ally.
    Water cooled torch.
    Since a...
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    Dainichi Universal...

    Dainichi Universal
    I first saw one of these last year. Quite compact in the small size but definitely not a 2 person lift.
    Kearns type s would be the other machine I'd have if I was really tight...
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    I took the weight in their handbook to be...

    I took the weight in their handbook to be complete weight including tailstock.
    The guy driving the Franna said it showed 12 on the initial lift but closer to 11 when we reslung it, that includes...
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    It's been a long time planning but finally put a...

    It's been a long time planning but finally put a borer in the shed today.
    Much bigger than the Kearns type S we were after but a very nice machine.
    Giddings and Lewis 330.
    Just need to organise...
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    I still have these available. Looking to put on...

    I still have these available.
    Looking to put on eBay soon. Feel free to PM if you're interested and we can work something out.
    Cheers
    Edwin
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