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    G'day Steve! Super happy for you mate! Ive...

    G'day Steve!

    Super happy for you mate! Ive already got two of them so I didn't need them. I saw their loaction and the time of year and figured that they had a REALLY high likelihood of heading to...
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    All the ones I have encountered (3) have run a...

    All the ones I have encountered (3) have run a Morse Taper 3
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    I was actually going to buy that mill so that it...

    I was actually going to buy that mill so that it didn't end up heading to the scrappy but Im really glad its found a good home! :)
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    You mill was made by MARS of fortitude valley...

    You mill was made by MARS of fortitude valley Qld. Its the same pattern as the Tulloch (of Rhodes NSW) mill which I believe is a copy of a very old Tom Senior mill. They are excellent little machines!
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    Edit, can no longer find there contact details so...

    Edit, can no longer find there contact details so they may have closed up shop
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    No, you might get lucky if you rang S.J Dunn they...

    No, you might get lucky if you rang S.J Dunn they may be able to make some parts but I got no idea how much they are doing these days. I do know that they stopped making these bad boys as the ground...
  7. Thread: Help Needed

    by BrazOmatic
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    I can also help if you need if the others get...

    I can also help if you need if the others get busy or become unavailable

    Kind regards

    Matthew
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    Bonjoir! I still here!

    Bonjoir!

    I still here!
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    That's a great score!

    That's a great score!
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    Okiedokie, ill get one made in a little bit. ...

    Okiedokie, ill get one made in a little bit.

    Kind regards

    Matthew
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    Would you guys like me to make a video on one? ...

    Would you guys like me to make a video on one?

    Would it make peoples lives easier or be of help?

    I am happy to do this as im about to recondition one of these little saws

    Kind Regards
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    From my reply in the the original thread "the...

    From my reply in the the original thread

    "the main crank must rotate clockwise when viewed from the right side of the machine."

    This means that when you are observing the machine from the left...
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    Hi Kris & welcome! I have had quite a bit to...

    Hi Kris & welcome!

    I have had quite a bit to do with these saws over the years, & indeed power hacksaws in general. As far as I know there has never been any literature for these saws, they came...
  14. VIC I'm interested in that surface plate. How's the...

    I'm interested in that surface plate. How's the top, any chips or bangs?

    Kind regards

    Matthew
  15. Transport no longer required, Thanks and regards...

    Transport no longer required, Thanks and regards Matthew
  16. Hi Kryn, That sounds good. Machines...

    Hi Kryn,

    That sounds good.

    Machines dimensions are 600w 800D and 1600H

    Machines weight is around 200kg

    Apologies, only half of my original post actually went up, no idea why.
  17. Anybody doing a run from Melbourne to Canberra or Sydney?

    Hi all! Am wondering if anybody would be willing to bring a small machine up from Melbourne?
    Machine is about the same size as a 14" bandsaw or a little bit bigger than a Dougie shaper on it's...
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    No the spring is very unlikely to fly across the...

    No the spring is very unlikely to fly across the room. It will violently unwind when you undo it though. I use a thick welding glove and just hold it (the spring housing) when I undo them (don't ever...
  19. QLD PM sent

    PM sent
  20. I'm with the others. 150-350buck! As far as the...

    I'm with the others. 150-350buck! As far as the machines condition and subsequent performance (and the assumption that its complete with no broken parts). Get some rust removal gel by rusted...
  21. Mate, I rekon I would buy it for 500. No idea...

    Mate, I rekon I would buy it for 500. No idea when I'll be allowed down to Melbourne next though.
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    Ahhhhh....... A question as old as machining...

    Ahhhhh....... A question as old as machining itself! What lathe to upgrade to?

    This really comes down to a few simple questions

    How much do I want to spend?

    How much room do I have?

    Am I...
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    If Bob would prefer the job or the coin, I dont...

    If Bob would prefer the job or the coin, I dont mind. Im not trying to take work from anyone. :)
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    55mm. 50 would 10buck cheaper

    55mm. 50 would 10buck cheaper
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    Just checked as promised. My other local supplier...

    Just checked as promised. My other local supplier can get the material for 100
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    Might be time to have a hard word to your...

    Might be time to have a hard word to your supplier... Edcon's website says about $135 for 1 meter of 55mm diameter peeled 4140, and even Collier Miller are 'only' $242/m for 2.125" bright 4140.....
    ...
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    Thats exactly what I was thinking. 65mm was the...

    Thats exactly what I was thinking. 65mm was the pricey one. I cannot get 55 (that would be ideal) but if your happy for me to start with 50mm and leave the heads undressed then that would be easy to....
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    If they could be a little undersize or bang on...

    If they could be a little undersize or bang on 50mm material would come down to 260
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    If those heads can be slightly undersize from...

    If those heads can be slightly undersize from 50mm that material would be less expensive
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    I charge $20/hr cos I love what I do and my...

    I charge $20/hr cos I love what I do and my machines don't own me anything anymore. Probs take me 1/2hrs to do each one, so 80 - 100 labor. But to make 8 of them you are going to need 750mm of bar...
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    Yeah I could do it, as Im sure a lot of members...

    Yeah I could do it, as Im sure a lot of members could, but Lord thats going to be pricey out of 4140!
    Do you need rolled threads or cut?
    The sample pics look cut to me.

    Cheers M
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    Nice big Churchill grinder in Albury

    Looks like a steal far too big for me buy I hope someone saves it cos I bet its only got scrappies bidding on it at the moment and that would be a real shame!
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    "sorry for the lathe response" Lol:U I love it! ...

    "sorry for the lathe response" Lol:U I love it!

    Right, in all seriousness, I thought you were talking about the big pulley/bullwheel on the end of the countershaft that the motor drives. If you...
  34. Do you have pictures of the lathe?

    Do you have pictures of the lathe?
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    There are two parts to the tailstock unit we need...

    There are two parts to the tailstock unit we need to consider here. The body and the base. Nadroj is correct, there is cross adjustment on the tailstock base. In what way does it not fit? Height or...
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    Hi and welcome. A Sheraton Conquest on its stand...

    Hi and welcome. A Sheraton Conquest on its stand is 1250 x 650 x 1150h

    Where did you manage to find one? They are quite rare. Is it a metric model or imperial? Please post pictures!

    Kind...
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    Hi, You could likely use (or adapt) a Hercus...

    Hi, You could likely use (or adapt) a Hercus pulley but they are different. Otherwise go onto ebay US and search for a South Bend 9in countershaft pulley. It will be the same as the Sheraton and will...
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    I think he's in Sydney bro, still a long way but...

    I think he's in Sydney bro, still a long way but it's real cheap!
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    Did you get all the change gears with it?

    Did you get all the change gears with it?
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    And yes they were definitely made in Sydney...

    And yes they were definitely made in Sydney Australia!

    The brand name was originally molded into the plastic belt cover end caps.

    Yours does not have the original motor as they were all Hawker...
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    That is a Drillmor, made by S.J. Dunn and Co of...

    That is a Drillmor, made by S.J. Dunn and Co of Kirrawee in Sydney!
    They were previously made for MacPhersons Machinery and marketed as such. Prior to that the company was known as the Anglo...
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    I'd ask them if and when they are likely to get...

    I'd ask them if and when they are likely to get one in.

    I agree with everyone here about trying it out before committing to a purchase, with one exception! I'd find out where its made, if its...
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    That looks suspiciously like a breach or stock...

    That looks suspiciously like a breach or stock boring machine for gunsmithing work.
    I could be wrong, otherwise some sort of custom horizontal borer

    Matthew
  44. Thread: Frankenmill

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    That is truly epic!!!!:2tsup: Much respect!

    That is truly epic!!!!:2tsup:

    Much respect!
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    If you head to any auto store and buy a small...

    If you head to any auto store and buy a small bottle of hydraulic jack oil it works beautifully! For your size lathe it's perfect! And pretty cheap!
    It's really just ISO32 - IS40. I find it very...
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    HI, not sure if the Scroll saw is still...

    HI, not sure if the Scroll saw is still available, but if it is I will be up Newcastle way on Monday?

    Kind regards

    Matthew
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    Granted. I think a bit of negotiation can go a...

    Granted. I think a bit of negotiation can go a long way with these things. I wouldn't worry about the rust. Cleans up well chemically! I just thought it might be good for someone as a first lathe. As...
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    Emco Maximat near Bundaberg!

    https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/moolboolaman/power-tools/maximat-mentor-10-3-phase-metal-lathe/1211252614

    for anyone in SE Qld looking for a good deal!
  49. Record 8" centre heigh lathe just outside Melbourne

    Looks like a great project for someone! Pretty good price to! These were the geared head version of the Visby lathe.

    https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/yarraville/other-tools-diy/old-lathe/1211370780...
  50. Thanks for that. I knew Mal had Hercus covers but...

    Thanks for that. I knew Mal had Hercus covers but I thought I might try for a genuine Sheraton (Just in case someone has one lying around) before I resort to a Hercus cover.
    Kind regards

    Matthew
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