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4th Nov 2023, 12:57 PM
Thread: Is This Ave?
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On a scale of 1/10, how sure are you? :D
On a scale of 1/10, how sure are you? :D
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3rd Nov 2023, 10:04 PM
Thread: Is This Ave?
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Yeah probably not him, this guy has a black...
Yeah probably not him, this guy has a black wedding band, AvE's is gold.
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3rd Nov 2023, 09:49 PM
Thread: Is This Ave?
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Is This Ave?
This guy has been doing the rounds on my youtube recommend list, sounds just like AvE to me. but without the usual puns.
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16th Aug 2023, 01:23 AM
Thread: A technical (drawing) question
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How many varying tolerances do you generally have...
How many varying tolerances do you generally have on a single part?
The machining I used to do would only have a couple of critical features with tighter tolerances so the title block would state... -
12th Aug 2023, 12:38 PM
Thread: Linear Rails
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I think the ones I scavenged are a higher quality...
I think the ones I scavenged are a higher quality unit, they came from either a Krones or Tetrapak bottling line, probably the filler or capper unit, my guess is the capper assembly as they pick and...
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12th Aug 2023, 10:33 AM
Thread: Linear Rails
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Another linear score from work, just what I...
Another linear score from work, just what I needed too. Festo branded.
the rails I posted earlier are of Romanian origin I-INA-A
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30th Jul 2023, 07:12 AM
Thread: Linear Rails
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Linear Rails
Hi,
Has anyone replaced the bearings in these linear rails before?
I pulled them out of the skip bin at work where they have sat in the weather/rain for a couple of weeks and wondered if the... -
25th Jul 2023, 03:44 AM
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I got my local engine reconditioner to put mine...
I got my local engine reconditioner to put mine through his bath, cost about $15 and looked like a brand new head when I picked it up, some things are worth paying for
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3rd Jul 2023, 05:58 PM
Thread: Mig wire and rust
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Machinists use to put a block of camphor in their...
Machinists use to put a block of camphor in their toolbox to prevent their tools from rusting, it slowly gasses off and coats the tools in a fine layer of rust protection. maybe worth a try, and also...
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28th Jun 2023, 08:45 PM
Thread: Chuck key chucking
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I bought my AL330A from a bloke who spent 6 weeks...
I bought my AL330A from a bloke who spent 6 weeks in intensive care after launching the chuck key into his groin, he was no weenie either, about 6'5"
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1st Jun 2023, 07:18 PM
Thread: Show me your Anvil thread...
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It'll probably get shorter over the years as I...
It'll probably get shorter over the years as I cut pieces off it for projects...
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1st Jun 2023, 06:59 PM
Thread: Show me your Anvil thread...
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My anvil Chunk of forged and quench hardened...
My anvil
Chunk of forged and quench hardened 4150 from the scrap bin.
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29th May 2023, 12:48 PM
Thread: VEVOR Castors
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VEVOR Castors
I've got to try these out, especially on the 8" bandsaw
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28th May 2023, 10:36 PM
Thread: Your latest 3D design/redesign or print.
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I use one of these modules coupled to a 12V...
I use one of these modules coupled to a 12V supply for my electroplating/electrolysis experiments, it gives me control of amps (up to 5) and volts. As cell chemistry changes during the process it...
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24th May 2023, 07:39 PM
Thread: A Supermoto Build Thread
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Here's the bike gazza 402647
Here's the bike gazza
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30th Apr 2023, 06:53 PM
Thread: A Supermoto Build Thread
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Nice project. I have a KLX250SF motard, it's...
Nice project.
I have a KLX250SF motard, it's fun around town but struggles to keep up on the freeway.
I purchased a Kustom Kraft 330 big bore kit from the states a couple of months ago, they... -
28th Apr 2023, 09:33 PM
Thread: Giant Vertical Lathe
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This one looks similar to a Craven I run at work,...
This one looks similar to a Craven I run at work, except for the extra saddle.
Edit: Actually, it looks more like our Poreba
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23rd Apr 2023, 09:40 PM
Thread: Solar Eclipse
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I had no idea there was a solar eclipse on, ...
I had no idea there was a solar eclipse on,
When I got to work all the fitters and boilermakers were standing outside with there welding helmets on staring up into the sky.
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17th Apr 2023, 10:17 PM
Thread: Refractory Cement
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Refractory Cement
Do you think it would be possible to salvage this refractory cement that has hardened.
I have a ball mill, but I’m guessing the chemical reaction is a one time only deal?
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17th Apr 2023, 10:10 PM
Thread: Bad ER Collets
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Hi Kafie, How much did this improve inaccuracy?
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16th Apr 2023, 08:12 PM
Thread: Flux Capacitor source?
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Due back in stock October 26th 1985
Due back in stock October 26th 1985
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15th Apr 2023, 12:47 AM
Thread: New rig in the structures lab at USYD.
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Closed die forge? What do you guys make there?...
Closed die forge?
What do you guys make there?
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9th Apr 2023, 01:44 AM
Thread: How to Learn Trigonometry
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Sine = Opposite ÷ Hypotenuse (SOH) Cosine =...
Sine = Opposite ÷ Hypotenuse (SOH)
Cosine = Adjacent ÷ Hypotenuse (CAH)
Tangent= Opposite ÷ Adjacent (TOA)
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7th Apr 2023, 03:44 PM
Thread: How to Learn Trigonometry
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The videos probably won't make a lot of sense on...
The videos probably won't make a lot of sense on their own, studying trig through the Kahn Academy website is much better as it will start from the very beginning and then give you a video...
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6th Apr 2023, 08:45 PM
Thread: How to Learn Trigonometry
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I learnt trig as an adult through the free...
I learnt trig as an adult through the free training website Khan Academy, here is a playlist of their training videos.
If you visit the website you can practice what you learn.
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6th Apr 2023, 08:37 PM
Thread: How to Learn Trigonometry
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Post #4 :2tsup:
Post #4 :2tsup:
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6th Apr 2023, 03:21 PM
Thread: How to Learn Trigonometry
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Some Old Hags, Can't Always Hide, Their Old Age ...
Some Old Hags, Can't Always Hide, Their Old Age
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1st Apr 2023, 09:28 PM
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My work rebuilt a heap of our furnaces and tossed...
My work rebuilt a heap of our furnaces and tossed all the type R thermocouples. hundreds of them!
I thought I struck gold (actually platinum) when I saw them in the skip, unfortunately the... -
31st Mar 2023, 02:44 AM
Thread: Biax/Bunax making group project
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Thanks Kryn that would be great, definitely do...
Thanks Kryn that would be great,
definitely do drop in if I'm on your route,
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30th Mar 2023, 11:56 PM
Thread: Biax/Bunax making group project
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That's a good idea, it'd be handy to be able...
That's a good idea,
it'd be handy to be able to switch between battery and cord and have a dedicated plug fitted for connecting a power supply on the unit,
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29th Mar 2023, 06:32 PM
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I recall a YouTuber opening up one of those SSR’s...
I recall a YouTuber opening up one of those SSR’s that come with the Inkbird kits and it was nowhere near rated for 25A, I think 16A comes to mind (was ages ago)
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29th Mar 2023, 02:41 AM
Thread: Biax/Bunax making group project
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Nah I don't, I can charge the battery at work for...
Nah I don't, I can charge the battery at work for now.
I looked on eBay and see you can get knockoff units for <$30, hopefully they can charge the LiFe battery safely, I've heard stories about... -
29th Mar 2023, 12:08 AM
Thread: Biax/Bunax making group project
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I finally found a suitable donor for this...
I finally found a suitable donor for this project.
Amazing what you find in the skip, I thought for sure one of the fitters tossed it by accident so I tracked down the owner and it was no... -
6th Mar 2023, 04:08 PM
Thread: Bad ER Collets
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Same issue as me, except my gap is >0.1 401857
Same issue as me, except my gap is >0.1
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5th Mar 2023, 09:54 PM
Thread: Bad ER Collets
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It was a long time ago when I purchased it Joe. ...
It was a long time ago when I purchased it Joe.
I don't even know if I still have a record of the sale through eBay, it was that long ago.
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5th Mar 2023, 11:45 AM
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And the operators personality :D Sorry Baron,...
And the operators personality :D
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2nd Mar 2023, 01:34 AM
Thread: Bad ER Collets
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Maybe tumbling with garnet, or in a vibratory...
Maybe tumbling with garnet, or in a vibratory tumbler like used for cleaning rifle brass.
I have a set of budget collets, a tumbler and some #80 garnet so I might give it a try.
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25th Feb 2023, 11:36 PM
Thread: Elliott Shaper
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I'm not sure what the going price is, hopefully...
I'm not sure what the going price is,
hopefully someone recognises the base and can point me to a model then I can look for recent sales of that shaper in similar condition.
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25th Feb 2023, 07:29 PM
Thread: Elliott Shaper
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Elliott Shaper
Does anybody recognise this Elliott shaper model?
(Sorry, not a lot there to go on)
I'm thinking of bringing it home with me, does $1000 seem reasonable if it's all there and working?
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9th Feb 2023, 01:01 AM
Thread: DRO For the 12x36
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That was my reasoning as well, With the rear...
That was my reasoning as well,
With the rear guard removed the full travel of my cross slide is 200mm,
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8th Feb 2023, 02:50 AM
Thread: DRO For the 12x36
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I'm definitely going to add a 1um scale for the X...
I'm definitely going to add a 1um scale for the X axis, Aliexpress has them for <$100.
I suppose I could just use a dial indicator and mics when I'm working to a tight tolerance, but for only a... -
6th Feb 2023, 12:39 AM
Thread: DRO For the 12x36
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Hi Nigel, I noticed your X axis scale is the...
Hi Nigel,
I noticed your X axis scale is the full length of the cross slide, is there a particular reason for that?
I was just going to buy the minimum required length of travel, which after... -
3rd Feb 2023, 09:21 PM
Thread: DRO For the 12x36
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Yeah I better double check that, I thought I...
Yeah I better double check that, I thought I measured it once before and it was 200mm
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3rd Feb 2023, 12:33 AM
Thread: DRO For the 12x36
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Thanks AlexD and familyguy:2tsup: I'll follow...
Thanks AlexD and familyguy:2tsup:
I'll follow convention and mount the X scale and reader in the same fashion, I think I'll buy a separate scale with 1 micron resolution for the X axis, the... -
1st Feb 2023, 05:37 PM
Thread: DRO For the 12x36
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Where is the X axis reader head typically mounted...
Where is the X axis reader head typically mounted on these HAFCO lathes?
Maybe I need a longer scale so I can mount the reader at the back of the cross slide?
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1st Feb 2023, 03:56 PM
Thread: DRO For the 12x36
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What travel length scales are you guys with...
What travel length scales are you guys with 12x36” lathes using?
I measured the travel on my AL330A to be (Z = 770mm) and (X = 200mm)
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27th Jan 2023, 11:29 AM
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Do you have a fresh link to this damper? I'm...
Do you have a fresh link to this damper?
I'm looking for something for my 8x12" horizontal -
23rd Jan 2023, 09:11 PM
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Nah, not spanning beam, I welded 3 crosspieces of...
Nah, not spanning beam, I welded 3 crosspieces of 75x50 at the bolt hole locations and ran bolts through them.
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23rd Jan 2023, 01:43 PM
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Are you going to box it in and put in a shelf? ...
Are you going to box it in and put in a shelf?
I have a feeling you'll be getting some vibration through those long slim legs.
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20th Jan 2023, 08:33 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: Give it to the blokes I work with, It'll be an...
Give it to the blokes I work with,
It'll be an oversized, mushroomed out square drive in no time