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15th Apr 2024, 05:23 PM
Thread: Douglas shaper help please
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BUGGER. There are some good people on here...
BUGGER. There are some good people on here hopefully they can get you sorted. I have a shaper but not the same
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28th Mar 2024, 09:18 AM
Thread: What did you learn today?
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Sticky: The beer sounds good. As above not worth the...
The beer sounds good. As above not worth the effort.:beer:
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27th Mar 2024, 10:03 AM
Thread: WOHLHAUPTER Not a UPA take 2
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You're right about the Swiss watch and the UK4...
You're right about the Swiss watch and the UK4 has twice as many parts:o
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26th Mar 2024, 10:18 AM
Thread: WOHLHAUPTER Not a UPA take 2
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WOHLHAUPTER Not a UPA take 2
There was a post in 2011 about a UK4 boring head and how Wohlhaupter stated it was too complicated for modern machinist which sounds like a bit of a challenge. I had the head but no tooling which...
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17th Jan 2024, 12:36 PM
Thread: Optical Measurement
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[QUOTE=Mk1_Oz;2012988]I have recently purchased a...
[QUOTE=Mk1_Oz;2012988]I have recently purchased a Hilger & Watts autocollimator.
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25th Oct 2023, 08:01 AM
Thread: Scratch Built Steam Engine
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Don't post much but am watching with interest.
Don't post much but am watching with interest.
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18th Oct 2023, 09:57 AM
Thread: What Respirator for spray painting
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When I started in the paint game 30 years ago...
When I started in the paint game 30 years ago there were a lot of guys spraying in shorts and thongs because of the heat where I am. Those guys aren't around any more. Just saying 2k is not good for...
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7th Oct 2023, 08:56 AM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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Seem to be raining bandsaws out your way
Seem to be raining bandsaws out your way
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30th Sep 2023, 12:43 PM
Thread: Deckel FP-1 or FP-2
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That's why the landline, business hours only. Not...
That's why the landline, business hours only. Not a Deckel but close.
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29th Sep 2023, 10:54 AM
Thread: Deckel FP-1 or FP-2
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On the Gold Coast give me a call 55751700
On the Gold Coast give me a call 55751700
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23rd Sep 2023, 10:47 AM
Thread: Off to Melbourne again.
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When he picked it up he also picked up some...
When he picked it up he also picked up some tooling for me and when my sister picked up the tooling she just wasn't quick enough to slide the Deckel into the car as well. Bugger:U
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19th Sep 2023, 11:27 AM
Thread: What did you learn today?
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Sticky: Glass half full, glass half empty. Everyone of...
Glass half full, glass half empty. Everyone of us has done a brain fart at some time or another. If we can learn from someone else's mistake then so much the better:U and good on him for having the...
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18th Sep 2023, 12:21 PM
Thread: Scratch Built Steam Engine
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Different country so different products. Here I...
Different country so different products. Here I use marine products, better quality and they fall off my shelves. Prep finish with alcohol thinner even Metho. Just be aware it does contain small...
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5th Sep 2023, 10:10 AM
Thread: SHAPER, Butler Super Shaper information
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SHAPER, Butler Super Shaper information
I have some information and drawings on the Butler Super Shaper including some "Light" reading on the efficiency and speeds of the ram if anyone interested pm me. Also interested if anyone else has...
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1st Sep 2023, 11:46 AM
Thread: Done It Again.....Help Needed
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Nice setup you have there. Even lined the walls
Nice setup you have there. Even lined the walls
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23rd Aug 2023, 11:53 AM
Thread: Done It Again.....Help Needed
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I have dealt with him and was very helpful. I...
I have dealt with him and was very helpful. I also saw the auction and turned off the computer before opening a stubbie. If you want his phone no I can pm
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20th Jul 2023, 03:55 PM
Thread: Aliexpress Woes
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otherwise just do what I did and get your sister...
otherwise just do what I did and get your sister to pick up the items from a guy name Salv. he's very obliging:U
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20th Jul 2023, 03:52 PM
Thread: Aliexpress Woes
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I've had deliveries to Pacific Ave instead of...
I've had deliveries to Pacific Ave instead of Paradise Ave so yes it does happen. As stated previously you have to be aware of the time limits of ebay and paypal but in the meantime if you at least...
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4th Jul 2023, 11:52 AM
Thread: Hydroponic nutrient gal tank design
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Instead of silicon have you checked out T-rex...
Instead of silicon have you checked out T-rex from Soudal Waterproof permanently elastic, bonds anything to anything320kg/10cm2 or the x-treme 400kg/m2 some of my auto guys are using it instead of...
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14th Jun 2023, 10:44 AM
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You don't say which state you are in so it's...
You don't say which state you are in so it's impossible to give specific information I speak from personal experience in Victoria you will be able to stop it you just need to be reasonable and...
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10th May 2023, 12:06 PM
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I did own a Cincinnati no 4 that came from a...
I did own a Cincinnati no 4 that came from a foundry. It was sitting next to a surface grinder don't know how close Marcus had a look at it and he confirmed the grinding dust had abraded the ways...
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Speaking of the Diecraft auction is anyone...
Speaking of the Diecraft auction is anyone picking up at same preferably from Frankston or Dandenong but anywhere would do for the moment. I purchased some BT50 arbors. Normally my sister picks them...
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31st Jul 2017, 04:00 PM
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I have an xps file describing exactly how to fix...
I have an xps file describing exactly how to fix your problem I'll pm you
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18th Jul 2017, 09:34 AM
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good call Simon we all think we're bullet proof...
good call Simon we all think we're bullet proof when we are young but personal experience we're not. Luckily I survived with no damage except ego and had to check undies. So stop and have a look at...
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17th Jul 2017, 09:54 AM
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as requested last one is for drooling purposes...
as requested last one is for drooling purposes only
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16th Jul 2017, 11:37 AM
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you're right sorry for hijacking the thread. ...
you're right sorry for hijacking the thread. good reminder you never know who is reading these posts
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15th Jul 2017, 02:02 PM
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i'll call in this arvo
i'll call in this arvo
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15th Jul 2017, 10:41 AM
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I think I recognize the mill if so did you get...
I think I recognize the mill if so did you get your lathe working?
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22nd Jun 2017, 08:56 AM
Thread: GMC 2200W friction cut off saw - Brushes
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It's a given you'll find the spare brushes after...
It's a given you'll find the spare brushes after you buy a replacement set.
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16th Jun 2017, 10:13 AM
Thread: Cutting accurate angles in RHS
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You're right about gal. If you look at the...
You're right about gal. If you look at the specifications even hot dip gal is not suitable in a salt water environment as a builder on the coast found out the court ordered a marine paint system had...
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14th Jun 2017, 12:22 PM
Thread: Token tools welder
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20amp can come in flat and round pin can't see...
20amp can come in flat and round pin can't see on spec sheet which one is supplied. could you check and let me know. aaah I may need one in two days time
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14th Jun 2017, 11:14 AM
Thread: Token tools welder
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straight argon I think and I though you got the...
straight argon I think and I though you got the 215 tig spec. was 240v 15amp or did you go for the bigger 256 which requires 20amp
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14th Jun 2017, 10:58 AM
Thread: Token tools welder
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peel coat. going to use it on new bike I bought...
peel coat. going to use it on new bike I bought after tip bike was stolen multi colour looks ratty. In you case just say TRUST ME it fell off the back of a truck.
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13th Jun 2017, 03:48 PM
Thread: Token tools welder
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if you think she doesn't know you're dreaming....
if you think she doesn't know you're dreaming. Just don't keep us in suspense for too long
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29th May 2017, 11:52 AM
Thread: Simple trigger/hammer mechanism
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he's posted before and the item was deleted. ...
he's posted before and the item was deleted. wait for the chop
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26th May 2017, 12:06 PM
Thread: Token tools welder
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have you been spying on me? Talk about great...
have you been spying on me? Talk about great minds, or was it fool never differ? who cares. I am reading with avid interest as well as some of the older posts.
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24th May 2017, 10:37 AM
Thread: It started out as a 'simple' job.
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there's a hole in the bucket dear lisa dear lisa....
there's a hole in the bucket dear lisa dear lisa.
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10th May 2017, 02:24 PM
Thread: Forced obselesence
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is it an isolated system or must it be updated ...
is it an isolated system or must it be updated
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4th May 2017, 02:21 PM
Thread: Making a rosette...
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Thank you Michael It's a lot easier with photos...
Thank you Michael It's a lot easier with photos than words. That which is simple is complex.
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4th May 2017, 12:01 PM
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lost my reply too many customers. briefly ease...
lost my reply too many customers. briefly ease of machining. You are doing hard way. go with what you have. draw full scale. even no of wedges to centre. cutter diametre multiply by wedges gives...
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3rd May 2017, 11:45 AM
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found it...
found it metalworkforums.com/f65/t146264-shaper-tooling?
page 4 has the information
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2nd May 2017, 01:41 PM
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PDW is right it was discussed in February 2016 on...
PDW is right it was discussed in February 2016 on this forum. I think the heading was Shaper Tools. It was about the angle needed to allow the v's to engage fully along its length
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24th Apr 2017, 10:00 AM
Thread: Thread indicator Colchester Master
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just a followup thanks Alan yes I have got the...
just a followup thanks Alan yes I have got the photos and again the mud map is exactly what I was looking for and I as trained in both metric and Inch so no problem. Azz It's not as good as a 10EE...
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22nd Apr 2017, 01:59 PM
Thread: Thread indicator Colchester Master
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you little ripper could not ask for anything...
you little ripper could not ask for anything more.
thank you very much. Although now you have given me some work.
I know ... Photos to follow
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22nd Apr 2017, 09:39 AM
Thread: Thread indicator Colchester Master
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thanks for the replies I forgot to mention I do...
thanks for the replies I forgot to mention I do have a copy of the manual so if all else fails I can scale off that. Its a long time since I've cut gears I was thinking of brass for this non...
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21st Apr 2017, 03:26 PM
Thread: Thread indicator Colchester Master
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Thread indicator Colchester Master
Another lurker coming out from behind the trees. My first real post so I'll keep it short. Moved up from Victoria to the Gold Coast 25 years ago. I have a Coschester Master 2500 metric Australian...
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20th Apr 2017, 12:44 PM
Thread: Is this paint any good..
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Your latter comment is the clue pigment settled...
Your latter comment is the clue pigment settled to the bottom probably old stock always stir with a ruler or sim. NOT a screwdriver. As to quality there are some exceptions but usually you get what...