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25th Mar 2024, 05:21 PM
Thread: Solar battery install
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Yeah I'm no electrical engineer. I just went with...
Yeah I'm no electrical engineer. I just went with whatever I could afford that would happily deal with starting large ish (12kw) induction motors and had a long life. All the lithium ion or polymer...
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23rd Mar 2024, 07:47 PM
Thread: Solar battery install
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It was supplied and manufactured by a company...
It was supplied and manufactured by a company called Arvio. But I don't know who made the actual cells. They quote 25,000 to 35,000 cycles at 25 degrees c
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23rd Mar 2024, 05:16 PM
Thread: Solar battery install
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I have a "battery" here that's really just a...
I have a "battery" here that's really just a massive pile of capacitors. As I wanted to be able to run my whole shop from it. It's handled everything I can throw at it so far and is about 3 years...
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3rd Nov 2023, 10:26 PM
Thread: BT30 ER32 collet chucks
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Rego fix did make some ultra short ones but I...
Rego fix did make some ultra short ones but I think they were er 16 or 20 in bt30 and were basically flush with the spindle nose. I think standard stuff you'll have to go to a smaller size er collet.
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31st Oct 2023, 02:18 PM
Thread: Emco Maximat Super 11 (NIB)
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Interesting that it comes with the whole FB2...
Interesting that it comes with the whole FB2 milling setup too, wonder if they all did by default. The very last ones had a bigger spindle bore of 35mm I think. They aren't making any more in boxes...
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20th Oct 2023, 09:01 AM
Thread: Hercus Collet Thread Engagement
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I would want about 70% of the threads engaged...
I would want about 70% of the threads engaged before tightening. On my 5 c drawbars its about 1 turn between engaged and disengaged on a nominal matching piece of bar. Obviously if you are clamping...
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11th Oct 2023, 11:03 PM
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Nice wheels, nice machining and nice Macson!
Nice wheels, nice machining and nice Macson!
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28th Sep 2023, 08:50 AM
Thread: Deckel FP-1 or FP-2
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I don't know who you buy them through but FPS...
I don't know who you buy them through but FPS will sell outside Europe. A company in Melbourne got two FP4 equivalents off them recently.
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15th Sep 2023, 10:16 AM
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I would put very, very, very low odds on it being...
I would put very, very, very low odds on it being a square thread. I have pulled apart at least 20 lathes and I have never seen a square thread anywhere on any of them.
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4th Sep 2023, 11:02 AM
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I bought aluminium oxide wheels to suit mine from...
I bought aluminium oxide wheels to suit mine from Thomas Warburton. Kinik branded.
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29th Aug 2023, 08:52 PM
Thread: Wohlhaupter upa3 spares
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I have one in r8 that I use in a 40 taper sleeve...
I have one in r8 that I use in a 40 taper sleeve that I would sell. But it would have to be for a price that I can buy a 40 taper one for which is a bit of a hard situation. Send me a PM.
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23rd Aug 2023, 12:41 AM
Thread: Done It Again.....Help Needed
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i definitely cannot confirm that a bunnings dual...
i definitely cannot confirm that a bunnings dual axle trailer will happily move 1400kg interstate.
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20th Aug 2023, 10:22 AM
Thread: Machining Bakelite?
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I second UHMWPE, durable, not hygroscopic should...
I second UHMWPE, durable, not hygroscopic should do a good job.
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15th Jun 2023, 08:31 PM
Thread: WANTED steel mesh or expanded mesh
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VIC Ideally 6 or 8mm if possible. Thanks for the...
Ideally 6 or 8mm if possible. Thanks for the reminder
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14th Jun 2023, 10:43 AM
Thread: WANTED steel mesh or expanded mesh
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VIC WANTED steel mesh or expanded mesh
Hi everyone, I find myself in a bit of a pickle and need some steel mesh at short notice to make window screens to secure a property, it needs to be weldable, I don't really mind about centers or...
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11th May 2023, 07:47 PM
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These are d14 spindle mount I think so no way...
These are d14 spindle mount I think so no way they will take 50mm bar, I think 34 or 32mm will be the max it will pass.
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9th May 2023, 11:58 PM
Thread: AMTIL AMW exhibition 2023
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AMTIL AMW exhibition 2023
I went to the exhibition in Melbourne today. Really impressive lots of exhibitors and variety much more impressive than 2018 when I last went. A good emphasis on Australian made goods too.
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26th Apr 2023, 12:35 PM
Thread: Schaublin 70 cross slide
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That second one is off an sv65 I think, slightly...
That second one is off an sv65 I think, slightly earlier and lower but would probably still work.
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11th Apr 2023, 11:54 PM
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I don't think 5c will fit up the guts of a 260...
I don't think 5c will fit up the guts of a 260 will they? If not id use something else otherwise they have heaps of stick out.
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6th Apr 2023, 10:41 PM
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0retty much any boring head with a facing...
0retty much any boring head with a facing function is a spectacular nightmare to dismantle. I did a kaiser to repair a lock and it was pretty much a full days work.
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3rd Apr 2023, 12:13 AM
Thread: 0 mill strip down and clean
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I regularly run similar small slitting saws just...
I regularly run similar small slitting saws just driven in a collet and it works just fine although my uw1 is probably a lot less powerful than an O mill. I even went to a bunch off effort to build a...
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24th Mar 2023, 11:11 PM
Thread: Thinking about buying a new lathe
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My biggest lathe, a cazeneuve is 8.8kw and i...
My biggest lathe, a cazeneuve is 8.8kw and i really have a hard time utilizing anywhere near that without being unable to see or stand near it i would be fine with 4 or 5 horsepower in that size...
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24th Mar 2023, 11:04 PM
Thread: Alternative to end mills
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i find for deep slotting like that...
i find for deep slotting like that roughing/RMR/corncob endmills do a good job. they dont engage large helical teeth all in the cut as they have a wavy chipbreaker. helps keep forces down but no good...
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24th Mar 2023, 10:58 PM
Thread: Advice on turning radius
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Just so im clear this is also a radius on the...
Just so im clear this is also a radius on the inside bore of the bush? That kind of rules our form tools really. Id go with some kind of pointer arrangement, if it requires good surface finish though...
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13th Mar 2023, 09:25 AM
Thread: Lathe Info
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Oh sorry I didn't realise the disc was split. I...
Oh sorry I didn't realise the disc was split. I would not take that on, this isn't the place to be tight, that will be spinning quick when its going and also needs to repeat well. Being cut in half...
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11th Mar 2023, 09:30 PM
Thread: Lathe Info
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You may find that cutting the internal thread in...
You may find that cutting the internal thread in steel is tough, but with as big a boring bar as possible you should be okay. Only way to know is to go. I like to do the OD thread first before I do...
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25th Feb 2023, 11:29 PM
Thread: 1957 TOS S28 - "The pilsner project"
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If you need to really smash some more paint off I...
If you need to really smash some more paint off I have a behemoth scaler here you are welcome to borrow.
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25th Feb 2023, 11:27 PM
Thread: Elliott Shaper
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Any machine outdoors is strictly scrap value....
Any machine outdoors is strictly scrap value. Which id say for that is about $400 max. Also ots a shaper which while an interesting machine is not of particularly distinctive use.
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25th Feb 2023, 02:06 PM
Thread: Myford mg12 grinder
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Website is still up and lists and ID attachment...
Website is still up and lists and ID attachment for 2300 pounds.
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24th Feb 2023, 09:17 PM
Thread: Myford mg12 grinder
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Jubilee machine tools in the UK still specialise...
Jubilee machine tools in the UK still specialise in supplying and rebuilding myford grinders. $$$ but they will have what you need.
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15th Feb 2023, 09:39 PM
Thread: MT5 Lathe alignment bar
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My preferred way to level a lathe is with a level...
My preferred way to level a lathe is with a level as shed suggests. Unless its a very flimsy machine getting close is fine
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6th Feb 2023, 10:43 PM
Thread: Mahr indicators
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I like them, they are easy to zero, handle shock...
I like them, they are easy to zero, handle shock well enough and don't seem to jitter as much. Good find
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4th Feb 2023, 10:46 PM
Thread: Collets I.D. ?
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With just the seemingly nominal sizes and what...
With just the seemingly nominal sizes and what looks like a pretty narrow grip range my guess is these are for holding tools rather than stock. They kind of look a bit like DA collets but not really....
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29th Jan 2023, 07:00 PM
Thread: Lathe Info
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Compounds are built lots of different ways, some...
Compounds are built lots of different ways, some will just wind off but some won't because the casting overhangs both ends these either need the nut unbolted somehow or one end plate being pulled...
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20th Jan 2023, 02:05 PM
Thread: Lathe Info
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You need to remove it and check underneath. Often...
You need to remove it and check underneath. Often there are anti rotation grubscrews or other features. Should be very straightforward to remove.
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19th Jan 2023, 05:58 PM
Thread: Lathe Info
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That bolt will be removable from underneath and...
That bolt will be removable from underneath and you should be able to fit whatever you like. Multifix A is probably the correct size if not slightly on the small side, E might fit but be just a touch...
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15th Jan 2023, 01:09 PM
Thread: Gleason 3" bevel gear generator
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I've never seen one that small, what is the...
I've never seen one that small, what is the minimum size it will cut? Do you have tooling with it? Is it the kind that have two reciprocating cutters one for each flank?
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14th Jan 2023, 09:47 AM
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If anyone here buys this send me a PM.
If anyone here buys this send me a PM.
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12th Jan 2023, 10:27 PM
Thread: Interesting combined Mill/Lathe
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That one based on a south bend is really...
That one based on a south bend is really interesting. This is my odd multifunction machine, a UW1. It has some compromises but is a surprisingly competent lathe and mill (and a pretty average drill,...
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17th Dec 2022, 01:07 PM
Thread: 1957 TOS S28 - "The pilsner project"
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I have a small hoard of metric pins if you need...
I have a small hoard of metric pins if you need one, I find them to be almost totally impossible to get locally. Inerial is easy but not metric. I have imperial reamers but not metric reamers :(
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2nd Dec 2022, 01:54 PM
Thread: Cleaning Fuel Tank.
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Holy crap, all mower spares have had more...
Holy crap, all mower spares have had more complaints in October 2022 than webjet and are like 9th most in NSW!
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29th Sep 2022, 08:57 PM
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Im just going out on a limb and assuming none...
Im just going out on a limb and assuming none here was deranged enough to buy much? The highlights insaw were mitutoyo telescoping guages for $100 more than new retail and starrett vernier callipers...
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17th Sep 2022, 02:10 PM
Thread: Mill Table and Rotary Table Size
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I find of all the accessories I have the rotary...
I find of all the accessories I have the rotary table gets used the least. Just something worth bearing in mind. For me the dividing head is much much more commonly used.
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13th Sep 2022, 11:12 PM
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I will be attending inspection, if anyone...
I will be attending inspection, if anyone seriously want a machine looked at let me know.
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13th Sep 2022, 11:10 PM
Thread: Chicago and IMTS 2022
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This is great. I think that deckel clone might be...
This is great. I think that deckel clone might be made by bemato in Taiwan but its hard to pin down.
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10th Sep 2022, 09:54 AM
Thread: Metrology Tour
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See you there, thank you never much for...
See you there, thank you never much for persisting.
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10th Sep 2022, 09:52 AM
Thread: Hommel Lathe
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Should be pretty easy to sus out the quick change...
Should be pretty easy to sus out the quick change ratios with a dial indicator, turn the chuck one revolution after eliminating the backlash, measure distance the carriage travelled. Blammo
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21st Aug 2022, 09:26 AM
Thread: Hommel Lathe
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I have seen one of these come up on ebay...
I have seen one of these come up on ebay kleinenzeigen (german fixed price eBay) it might be worth a fixed search on that for hommell drehbank just to get some photos.
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2nd Aug 2022, 12:49 PM
Thread: Auction in NSW , European Machines
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I think most of the machines except the DR133 are...
I think most of the machines except the DR133 are repainted, and not quite as good as they look. Primarily the Provjamaska
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22nd Jul 2022, 07:06 PM
Thread: Shaper or slotting head
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Hmm I think I would actually keep the slotter if...
Hmm I think I would actually keep the slotter if I was poor on space (which I am) simply because it uses close to no floorspace and does one of the most useful tasks a shaper can. Also for resale...