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5th May 2022, 03:53 PM
Thread: Machining dovetail straight edge
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Machining dovetail straight edge
I need to make a dovetail straight edge out of some cast iron bar.
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20th Aug 2021, 11:23 AM
Thread: Granite surface plate
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Granite surface plate
I'd like to buy a granite surface plate in about 600mm x 400mm size. I'm in Adelaide, if you have one for sale please get in contact.
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15th Dec 2020, 09:54 AM
Thread: Hercus vibration when running
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Thanks Baronj, good suggestion with the extra...
Thanks Baronj, good suggestion with the extra screws.
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14th Dec 2020, 10:43 AM
Thread: Hercus vibration when running
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I have levelled the lathe on a fabricated...
I have levelled the lathe on a fabricated platform with feet. I did it like this so I could swap the feet for casters and move it around. Perhaps the stand and platform are not as rigid as I thought...
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9th Dec 2020, 02:49 PM
Thread: Hercus vibration when running
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No, not yet. I'll try narrow it down tonight. I'd...
No, not yet. I'll try narrow it down tonight. I'd be interested to know if this is common problem amongst other owners.
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9th Dec 2020, 01:01 PM
Thread: Hercus vibration when running
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Spindle, counter shaft and motor all spin freely....
Spindle, counter shaft and motor all spin freely. At low speed the vibration is hardly noticeable. I would say the vibration is not high frequency, more of a resonant wobble.
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9th Dec 2020, 12:25 PM
Thread: Hercus vibration when running
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Hercus vibration when running
Does anyone else with hercus 260 get vibration when running at different speeds? When I vary the speed there are some points where I get a lot of vibration coming from spindle drive, enough to shack...
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3rd Sep 2020, 03:25 PM
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Thanks Marcus, the cross slide is shorter than...
Thanks Marcus, the cross slide is shorter than the ways on the saddle and cross-slide is not rectangular in shape. I'd love to correct the problem but I need to gather the tools first, surface plate,...
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3rd Sep 2020, 12:59 PM
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Thanks for posting this detailed info guys. I...
Thanks for posting this detailed info guys. I have a binding cross-slide issue on my hercus lathe that I'd like to correct soon. Marcus, would you be able to give a "dot point" summary of the order...
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26th Aug 2020, 11:28 AM
Thread: VFD outputs
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I assume you are getting the OC-u error (...
I assume you are getting the OC-u error ( Acceleration overcurrent)? Like others have mentioned, looks like the only option is to increase acceleration time for this fault.
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25th Aug 2020, 11:55 PM
Thread: VFD outputs
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I don't see the "rated current" parameter either....
I don't see the "rated current" parameter either. I wonder what current limit value it uses. Parameters 13, 15 & 16 are a bit interesting, anymore info about them? Is the manual available online?
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25th Aug 2020, 11:11 AM
Thread: VFD outputs
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The reason I asked about current is, I was told...
The reason I asked about current is, I was told by a support technician at SEW Eurodrive that when you change a motor from Star to Delta connect, to use with 240V VFD, the current parameter of the...
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23rd Aug 2020, 07:18 PM
Thread: Drill press spindle runout fix
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Strange, the picture was working. Now it's not...
Strange, the picture was working. Now it's not working for me either. I'll insert it again
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21st Aug 2020, 06:27 PM
Thread: Kerry's Super 8 drill press
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I know exactly what you mean.
I know exactly what you mean.
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21st Aug 2020, 05:00 PM
Thread: Kerry's Super 8 drill press
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Kerry's Super 8 drill press
Few weeks ago I found an old drill press going for auction that I thought would be a fun restoration project because of it's vintage look and interesting drive system. It's a Kerry's Super 8 bench...
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21st Aug 2020, 02:46 PM
Thread: Drill press spindle runout fix
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For anyone interested, I re-bored the MT3 socket...
For anyone interested, I re-bored the MT3 socket with the setup shown in the picture. First put the spindle in the 4jaw and trued it where the bottom taper bearing sits. Then I installed the steady...
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19th Aug 2020, 06:34 PM
Thread: What did I buy, Drill Press
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Looks like a Richardson drill press to me. My...
Looks like a Richardson drill press to me. My brother has one and it runs very well. Nice solid machine.
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19th Aug 2020, 12:08 PM
Thread: VFD outputs
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So when the motor is delta connected you get an...
So when the motor is delta connected you get an over-current error from the VFD? What rated current are you entering into the VFD, the value stated on the motor?
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5th Aug 2020, 04:36 PM
Thread: Drill press spindle runout fix
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Update: I checked the spindle outer between chuck...
Update: I checked the spindle outer between chuck and tailstock centre and it looks pretty straight. This lead me to discover that my 4jaw is not holding the spindle straight. Apparently this that is...
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30th Jul 2020, 11:54 AM
Thread: Drill press spindle runout fix
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Good suggestion, I hadn't thought of reversing it...
Good suggestion, I hadn't thought of reversing it like that I'll try it tonight...........simple. The runout in the taper varies depending on the depth where it's measured so seems there is is...
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29th Jul 2020, 04:32 PM
Thread: Drill press spindle runout fix
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In your case it makes sense to indicate at the...
In your case it makes sense to indicate at the bottom bearing, I don't understand how mine got out of alignment really, there's no marks on it or anything. I'm going to try measure the bend again...
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29th Jul 2020, 01:51 AM
Thread: Drill press spindle runout fix
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Thanks, that's the process I was originally...
Thanks, that's the process I was originally planning and I'd be happy with that run out so I should just do it that way. Assuming that I leave the minor bend in the spindle outer and that it's above...
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28th Jul 2020, 01:06 PM
Thread: Drill press spindle runout fix
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Yep, pretty much my exact situation. I'm curious...
Yep, pretty much my exact situation. I'm curious how you setup for re-boring, spindle in the 4jaw or something else? I've been trying to think of a way that I might be able to re-bore while the...
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27th Jul 2020, 03:42 PM
Thread: Drill press spindle runout fix
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Thanks. I have read your thread.
Thanks. I have read your thread.
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27th Jul 2020, 02:29 PM
Thread: Drill press spindle runout fix
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387801 This is the spindle. 2 bearings ride on...
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27th Jul 2020, 02:20 PM
Thread: Drill press spindle runout fix
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I think i was wrong about the spindle being...
I think i was wrong about the spindle being poorly manufactured, it seems the morse socket is skewed and a bit ovalized. I assume the spindle is bent but I'd like to measure that. I tried grabbing it...
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1st Jul 2020, 10:48 AM
Thread: SA Sidchrome 1/2Dr 8-22mm Socket Set
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Hi, I'd like to buy this set, I sent you a PM.
Hi, I'd like to buy this set, I sent you a PM.
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19th Jun 2020, 11:44 AM
Thread: Drill press spindle runout fix
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Drill press spindle runout fix
I have a Waldown drill press which I bought second hand a few year back and it's always had bad runout in the spindle. I finally decided to investigate and the runout is in the spindle nose taper,...
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25th May 2020, 07:50 PM
Thread: hercus cross slide binding
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I have to ensure that I can slide the cross slide...
I have to ensure that I can slide the cross slide back just enough to put the nut back in. Which is part of the initial problem. I get your point about leaving the nut in. Seems to take me ages to...
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25th May 2020, 04:33 PM
Thread: hercus cross slide binding
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No, only because I could get a better feel for...
No, only because I could get a better feel for the fit by sliding by hand. Any reason to do it with the screw & nut?
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25th May 2020, 03:56 PM
Thread: hercus cross slide binding
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I adjusted the gib with the cross-slide end lined...
I adjusted the gib with the cross-slide end lined up with the front saddle end, approximately (no over hang) then I moved it back to see how snug it was. With the initial setting I couldn't slide the...
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25th May 2020, 03:05 PM
Thread: hercus cross slide binding
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The binding is in the cross-slide. To adjust...
The binding is in the cross-slide. To adjust gibbs in the cross-slide I remove the compound. I need to get some gauge pins or dowel pins so I can make some measurement on the saddle.
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25th May 2020, 02:21 PM
Thread: hercus cross slide binding
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Not sure what to call it but play when I grab...
Not sure what to call it but play when I grab each end of the cross slide and rotate in the plane of the bed. If I adjust it so it travels the whole length then I can rotate is slightly when slides...
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25th May 2020, 12:51 PM
Thread: hercus cross slide binding
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hercus cross slide binding
I've had some trouble adjusting the cross slide on my hercus. If I adjust it so there's minimal play in the normal operating range I can't slide it right off the back because it binds at the back. I...
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29th Aug 2019, 05:35 PM
Thread: Deckel FP1 table
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That's why I'm asking actually. The table on that...
That's why I'm asking actually. The table on that machine is not original and quite damaged by rust. I was hoping to get an idea of the cost of replacing it with an original, if I could find one.
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29th Aug 2019, 04:29 PM
Thread: Deckel FP1 table
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Deckel FP1 table
Anyone have a Deckel FP1/2 table they want to sell? Or another table that would fit the FP1?
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4th Jun 2019, 01:41 PM
Thread: Deckel or schaublin milling machine
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Deckel or schaublin milling machine
I'd really like to buy a Deckel FP1/2 or schaublin 13/53 milling machine. In South Australia would be best but not a deal breaker.
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2nd Jun 2019, 09:08 PM
Thread: Moving a 2000kg machine
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Thanks for the suggestions. I’m inclined to get a...
Thanks for the suggestions. I’m inclined to get a professional to do the move since I would need a fork or crane to unload it anyway. I haven’t bought the mill, just considering it and trying to get...
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31st May 2019, 01:27 PM
Thread: Moving a 2000kg machine
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Moving a 2000kg machine
Anyone have any experience with moving a heavy milling machine, say around 2000kg? Or experience with companies that do that sort of thing in Adelaide?
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30th May 2019, 02:18 PM
Thread: Correa milling machine
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I've inspected it. Seems like a pretty cool...
I've inspected it. Seems like a pretty cool machine but it's been used heavily and although apparenlty all works I think it's pretty worn. Fair bit of back lash in the screws. If it was less worn I'd...
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29th May 2019, 01:37 PM
Thread: Correa milling machine
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It does have a vertical head, not sure if it...
It does have a vertical head, not sure if it comes with the horizontal arbor supports but I'm less likely to use it in horizontal mode. Not sure how worn it is yet.
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29th May 2019, 12:29 PM
Thread: Correa milling machine
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Correa milling machine
Does anyone know anything about Correa milling machines? Specifically the manual universal type? Any first hand experience with them would be handy. I believe they are made in Spain but no idea if...
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22nd Mar 2019, 11:49 AM
Thread: Parting and tool holder issues...
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I had a similar jam when parting on my Hercus...
I had a similar jam when parting on my Hercus 260. When it happened it appeared the headstock moved up but I think the tool nose just dipped and material moved up in the chuck. I checked the 2 bolts...
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20th Mar 2019, 03:13 PM
Thread: woodfast / steelfast vertical bandsaw
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What's been the issue with the gearboxes?
What's been the issue with the gearboxes?
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18th Mar 2019, 12:32 PM
Thread: woodfast / steelfast vertical bandsaw
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If it's not too much trouble it would be...
If it's not too much trouble it would be interesting to know the full pulley ratios.
There's a woodfast in a current auction that I think is 14", has the rounded design on stand. I'd prefer to just... -
18th Mar 2019, 11:33 AM
Thread: woodfast / steelfast vertical bandsaw
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I'd like to cut steel mostly. Cutting bar stock...
I'd like to cut steel mostly. Cutting bar stock for the lathe as well as sheet. Was thinking vertical for the versatility and I only have space for one type of machine
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18th Mar 2019, 10:19 AM
Thread: woodfast / steelfast vertical bandsaw
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woodfast / steelfast vertical bandsaw
Anyone know what the differences are between woodfast timber bandsaw and steelfast metal bandsaw other than the reduction gearbox on the steelfast?
I'm after a BS mainly for metal but they are... -
4th Mar 2019, 02:39 PM
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Perfect, thanks.
Perfect, thanks.
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4th Mar 2019, 01:05 PM
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4 way QCTP. I wouldn't call the gibbs sloppy,...
4 way QCTP. I wouldn't call the gibbs sloppy, though the compound is free to move. I could perhaps tighten it a bit. I lock the carriage.
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4th Mar 2019, 10:46 AM
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I have trouble with the compound moving with...
I have trouble with the compound moving with chattering when parting off. I thought I could take it out of the equation. Also might be useful for other jobs.
I've not had much success with parting...