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2nd Mar 2018, 02:18 PM
Thread: Angle grinder wear..
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I had the same thing with a Makita router. Part...
I had the same thing with a Makita router. Part number has it down as a dual seal design, actual bearing is un-shielded.
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5th Dec 2017, 11:16 AM
Thread: 3" Russian lathe for sale
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Did this end up selling?
Did this end up selling?
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1st Dec 2017, 10:55 AM
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There's actually enough room for needle bearings,...
There's actually enough room for needle bearings, so I can use the original quill, its just worn and cracked about an inch down the keyway. The reason I don't want to use plain bearings particularly...
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30th Nov 2017, 05:14 PM
Thread: 1-5/8" Quill and Pinion
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1-5/8" Quill and Pinion
Hi All,
I'm weighing up options on refurb, new or S/H quill and pinion for an old drill press.
If anyone is parting a drill with a 1-5/8" quill in decent condition, let me know. If it has a... -
30th Nov 2017, 05:08 PM
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https://youtu.be/jAawhg6JtyY Youtube vid...
https://youtu.be/jAawhg6JtyY
Youtube vid courtesy of This Old Tony regarding the fine art of spring makery if you get stuck.
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30th Nov 2017, 05:00 PM
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Given you will be drilling into steel, what about...
Given you will be drilling into steel, what about a big rare earth magnet stuck to the bottom after you drill it.
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30th Nov 2017, 04:39 PM
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Thanks Kryn, I'm at flagstaff hill, 5159. Im...
Thanks Kryn, I'm at flagstaff hill, 5159.
Im actually a product designet by trade, but really wish I had become a machinist, I really enjoyed working on the old bridge ports at uni and the lathes.... -
30th Nov 2017, 10:30 AM
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Thanks for the Info Andrew and KB, and no worries...
Thanks for the Info Andrew and KB, and no worries Graham, I understand the importance of moderation in public forums.
It seems like a nice old drill, but the plain bearings have to go, if I am... -
28th Nov 2017, 05:29 PM
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https://oldsite.awm.gov.au/images/collection/pdf/R...
https://oldsite.awm.gov.au/images/collection/pdf/RCDIG1070355--1-.pdf
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28th Nov 2017, 05:11 PM
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//metalworkforums.com/f301/t198335-weekend-dr...
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There is another one in the forum with a wesco? Badge. This seems to be a spot for the casting / manufacturing company left... -
28th Nov 2017, 03:07 PM
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E.P Bevan & Son (Merchant Plate) Drillpress
Hi Guys,
Picked this up for a carton the other week. Plan to get it running off 240v (3 phase motor is nice, but a hassle to work off 240v)
Plain bearings (thoroughly flogged out) throughout,...