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    WTB Sheet metal roller 1m or wider- VIC

    I'm on the lookout for a sheet metal roller / slip roller that is at least 100cm wide.
    If anyone has one they don't need that's in working order, please contact me.

    Cheers, Marty
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    What did you go with?

    What did you go with?
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    So I've been looking at some of the chinese 6090...

    So I've been looking at some of the chinese 6090 routers, which have a very solid build (Welded or cast frame, not extruded), and then I found an interesting thing...
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    A 6060 mold making machine....
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    I'm assuming it's like 3d printing. Huge learning...

    I'm assuming it's like 3d printing. Huge learning curve at the start then it kinda starts to click after a while. After you have learnt the same 10 things over and over they all suddenly stick and it...
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    Thanks heaps everyone. I will double check but I...

    Thanks heaps everyone. I will double check but I think I can get the correct centre height with either a 12 or 16mm tool.

    If so I'll go for 12... Being on a pension, every cent counts!
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    Sorry accidentally clicked on the request...

    Sorry accidentally clicked on the request pictures button..
    The lathe is 910 between centres,
    Swing over cross slide is 180, swing over bed is 310

    Is there anyway to unclick that request pics...
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    Well I didn't have any tooling before fitting the...

    Well I didn't have any tooling before fitting the quick change tool post. Or a tool post for that matter. It's a second hand lathe.
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    Tooling size with quick change tool post.

    I have put a quick change tool post on my lathe and would like your recommendation for tooling size.

    The height of the slot will fit 16mm tools, but the width is about 12mm. The tooling is...
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    Well after seeing the extent This Old Tony went...

    Well after seeing the extent This Old Tony went to to build a stable CNC, that's out.

    I've been thinking about getting an optimum mill for around $2500 and then converting it to cnc using some...
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    Thanks MICHAEL, great recommendation! I've been...

    Thanks MICHAEL, great recommendation!
    I've been watching "this old Tony" for ages. He's probably the main raeason I haven't totally written off DIY CNC
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    You wally @elanjacobs They wouldn't fit in my...

    You wally @elanjacobs They wouldn't fit in my suburb, let alone my house.
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    Haha that's what I thought, but I googled it just...

    Haha that's what I thought, but I googled it just in case and there were quite a few DIY creations that people had called "behemoth"
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    @caskwarrior had a look for a behemoth, couldn't...

    @caskwarrior had a look for a behemoth, couldn't really find anything? Do you have a link?
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    I'm not a total novice, but far from an expert. ...

    I'm not a total novice, but far from an expert.
    I've done a bit of work on lathes, and I'm pretty good with Fusion360 designing stuff from scratch and 3D printing it. I'm aware of the differences...
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    CNC Purchase advice Tormach or...???

    I'm after a CNC for working with plastic, aluminium, perhaps a little steel.

    People have suggested a Tormach, it's a little out my budget. Well lot out of it actually, but I want something...
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    Thanks for the offer Bruce, I'm going to try the...

    Thanks for the offer Bruce, I'm going to try the Hydraulic oil first as I need to put some fresh stuff in the gearbox too
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    Haha... Ok... I'm planning on making a smoothie...

    Haha... Ok... I'm planning on making a smoothie when I get home so I'll give it a go in there too! :D
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    So the ISO 60 is ok for the gearboxes as well? ...

    So the ISO 60 is ok for the gearboxes as well? (carriage, quickchange and headstock?)
    I need to drain them and refill too
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    Thanks for the info guys. It's great to have...

    Thanks for the info guys. It's great to have such knowledgeable people to help out a newbie :D
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    Cheers, Yeah, got the lathe in but it took a...

    Cheers,
    Yeah, got the lathe in but it took a few friends, lots of beer and 5 hours haha

    now its time to start looking for a milling machine :)
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    Best type of oil for a metal lathe?

    I've just finished pulling apart and cleaning my lathe, and wondering what is the best oil for using on the oil nipples that are in various places?
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    Dave, how well do the tool holders fit if I don't...

    Dave, how well do the tool holders fit if I don't buy a matched set at the start - is that something to worry about?
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    Quick change tool post advice

    I'm looking at getting a quick change tool post for my lathe.

    I have a Machtech Turner 310x910 (which looks identical to the H&F AL-336 )

    I think I want a Wedge type not a piston type tool...
  24. ok, im pushing ahead.. let the fun and games...

    ok, im pushing ahead.. let the fun and games begin!
  25. Sadly I think I'm going to have to let that lathe...

    Sadly I think I'm going to have to let that lathe go and find a smaller one. It's just going to be too hard to get it downstairs to my workshop. Really sucks because it was a good price. I didn't...
  26. Advice about second hand lathe... and moving it!

    So I've just purchased this lathe from gumtree. (Turner Lathe 310x910)

    https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/burwood/power-tools/metal-lathe/1193133032

    I guess it's a bit late to ask if I got a good...
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    Greetings from Melbourne, Australia!

    Hello, just joined up the other day and about to seriously get into making some stuff.

    I live in the Eltham North area, (Vic, Australia) if there's anyone out this way please say hello!
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