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9th Oct 2023, 07:42 PM
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Latest set just completed (by Ron)
Latest set just completed (by Ron)
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8th Oct 2023, 07:05 PM
Thread: 1963 Works Elfin Monocoque Transporter
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It was “just” a 4 pounder, but at work we keep...
It was “just” a 4 pounder, but at work we keep the dredgers going for Loy Yang, so we’re frequently swinging some pretty big hammers!
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7th Oct 2023, 06:29 PM
Thread: 1963 Works Elfin Monocoque Transporter
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1963 Works Elfin Monocoque Transporter
I stamped the drawbar and tidied up the Factory Elfin Monocoque Trailer in order to go from Club Reg to full registration this week. It definitely benefited from a new alloy trailer plug and socket!
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15th Sep 2023, 07:59 AM
Thread: SHERATON CADET Lathe headed to Morwell
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yep!
yep!
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14th Sep 2023, 11:25 AM
Thread: SHERATON CADET Lathe headed to Morwell
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I don’t suppose there are any 5/8 x 10 LH Square...
I don’t suppose there are any 5/8 x 10 LH Square Thread taps out there?
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8th Sep 2023, 10:37 PM
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Elfin Racing Cars Bottle Opener
The drawing at TAFE didn’t have the Elfin emblem, but I like it!
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5th Sep 2023, 07:25 PM
Thread: SHERATON CADET Lathe headed to Morwell
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Ironed out most of the bumps in the Gib strip
Ironed out most of the bumps in the Gib strip
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1st Sep 2023, 12:14 AM
Thread: SHERATON CADET Lathe headed to Morwell
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Hi Kryn, Yes thanks, I did manage to rescue...
Hi Kryn,
Yes thanks, I did manage to rescue the extra bits without too much trouble!
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14th Aug 2023, 01:51 PM
Thread: SHERATON CADET Lathe headed to Morwell
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Yes, but it would be pretty gutless as the...
Yes, but it would be pretty gutless as the original motor is only a 3.2 amp unit.
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11th Aug 2023, 01:58 PM
Thread: SHERATON CADET Lathe headed to Morwell
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That’s the packers pinned down
That’s the packers pinned down
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4th Aug 2023, 12:12 AM
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Recent Hillclimb
Bryant Park Club Comp last month
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3rd Aug 2023, 11:46 PM
Thread: SHERATON CADET Lathe headed to Morwell
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New motor mount
Thanks for all the oil tips folks!
I’ve progressed the new motor mount packing on the mounting table tonight.
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3rd Aug 2023, 07:05 PM
Thread: SHERATON CADET Lathe headed to Morwell
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Thanks BJ I can get Castrol (Bp by another...
Thanks BJ
I can get Castrol (Bp by another name) Transmax Off-road 30 locally from the local Trucking Joint. I’ll check with the boss at work before I order it in (and maybe the Castrol tech line)... -
3rd Aug 2023, 01:52 PM
Thread: SHERATON CADET Lathe headed to Morwell
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SAE 30 Headstock Oil
Should I be using a BP Autran TO-430 as a dedicated transmission oil for the headstock? Manual & machine says use SAE 30 oil everywhere
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1st Aug 2023, 01:45 PM
Thread: SHERATON CADET Lathe headed to Morwell
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Motor Base plate
New motor is just gonna sneak on!
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31st Jul 2023, 12:56 AM
Thread: SHERATON CADET Lathe headed to Morwell
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Headstock Check
Shafts and gears look good
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24th Jul 2023, 01:55 PM
Thread: SHERATON CADET Lathe headed to Morwell
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2.2 Kw 13.9 Amp 1400 rpm motor
Gonna slot this motor in once I’ve bored out the pulley
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20th Jun 2023, 10:27 PM
Thread: SHERATON CADET Lathe headed to Morwell
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GMF CAPTAIN Mark 2 - three phase motor
I’m loving the little Cadet, despite still being unable to spin anything up on it!
Our resident sparky tells me that this motor is a dedicated three phase motor and will not take well to bring... -
30th May 2023, 06:59 PM
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Elfin Mono Wheel Castings in magnesium (and wheel centres as well)
Getting wheel castings done in Melbourne has been a boon, I had to make pattern extensions for one set to get what we needed. My next project is to make a
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26th May 2023, 11:15 AM
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Monocoque Refurbishment
This thread on the Lotus forum has a fair amount of detail showing Dad & I taking the skins off for a freshen up.
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25th May 2023, 11:45 AM
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A couple of pics from recent forays to Rob Roy...
A couple of pics from recent forays to Rob Roy hill climb events
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15th May 2023, 06:09 PM
Thread: SHERATON CADET Lathe headed to Morwell
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As luck would have it, this lot has turned up...
As luck would have it, this lot has turned up with a note
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11th May 2023, 08:00 PM
Thread: SHERATON CADET Lathe headed to Morwell
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Here are a couple of shots of another Cadet -...
Here are a couple of shots of another Cadet - spindle looks promising- but if it’s early to mid 30’s then se-lä-vē!!! (I’m just an apprentice with a bad haircut and a dream!!)
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11th May 2023, 07:49 PM
Thread: SHERATON CADET Lathe headed to Morwell
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No, not at all - I have prepped 2 lengths of 24...
No, not at all - I have prepped 2 lengths of 24 mil round bar to sling it via the lifting holes.
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11th May 2023, 03:55 PM
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I think I’ve identified those round cross holes...
I think I’ve identified those round cross holes as likely to accept 1” round bar to sling it with!
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11th May 2023, 03:53 PM
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Hopefully, there are some good accessories in the...
Hopefully, there are some good accessories in the centre drawer. I have left a message request on the sale property manager’s voicemail!
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11th May 2023, 03:27 PM
Thread: Sheridan Lathe identification please
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Spindle Diameter for Sheraton Cadet lathe
Can anyone tell me the spindle diameter of the Sheraton Cadet lathe?
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10th May 2023, 07:22 AM
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I’ve looked at the pick up address and realised...
I’ve looked at the pick up address and realised that it’s at the BAIRNSDALE TAFE Trade School. :)
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9th May 2023, 09:47 PM
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SHERATON CADET Lathe headed to Morwell
I've just bitten the bullet and bought this Sheraton Cadet lathe sight unseen and will be going to Bairnsdale to pick it up next week.
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13th Jan 2020, 02:09 AM
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13th Jan 2020, 02:08 AM
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Team Ecurie Lambert got Walter the indexing table...
Team Ecurie Lambert got Walter the indexing table out today for some flywheel fun!
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18th May 2019, 11:22 AM
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There’s a fair connection between Elfin & Birrana...
There’s a fair connection between Elfin & Birrana - Dad was invited to leave Elfins and go to Birrana when they were setting up, it didn’t happen - he went back to Tassie & Heavy Industry instead
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14th May 2019, 08:20 AM
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379349 Peter Knights took this pic at the...
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26th Mar 2019, 04:34 PM
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378608 Sunday morning at the 2018 AGP
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14th Feb 2019, 06:00 AM
Thread: Gippsland Historic Open Wheeler
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We did talk to the aircraft engineers at Temora...
We did talk to the aircraft engineers at Temora who green lit our use of integral fuselage/tank sealant on the Monocoque - they advised us to leave some avgas in it all the time to ensure that the...
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13th Feb 2019, 10:38 PM
Thread: Waldown High Speed
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Thanks devarda - that is good to know. Cheers...
Thanks devarda - that is good to know.
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13th Feb 2019, 10:13 PM
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It’s next race meeting is currently slated to be...
It’s next race meeting is currently slated to be at the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix - a four day display and parade laps on Sunday morning at 10 am as warm up for the big boys.
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13th Feb 2019, 10:02 PM
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The tub is sealed with aerospace fuselage/tank...
The tub is sealed with aerospace fuselage/tank sealant as the avgas sits between the inner & outer skins.
It has a Mk16 Cosworth motor (a 1.5 litre Lotus Ford Twin Cam) with a Hewland Mk5 gearbox... -
13th Feb 2019, 01:42 PM
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Elfin Monocoque Type 100 - 1966 Mk2C Mono - Cosworth
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This Australian National Formula 1 1/2 Elfin Mono has recently received the birthday of all birthdays!!
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13th Feb 2019, 11:10 AM
Thread: Gippsland Historic Open Wheeler
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Gippsland Historic Open Wheeler
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G’day from Gippsland - My Dad was Foreman at Elfin Sports Cars In Adelaide in the sixties - over the last few years he & I have taken great pleasure in restoring a F2 Monocoque that he was... -
12th Feb 2019, 11:47 PM
Thread: Waldown high speed drill.
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I’ve had one like this pinched out from under me...
I’ve had one like this pinched out from under me after I did a deal to buy it today :(
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12th Feb 2019, 11:20 PM
Thread: Waldown High Speed
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Well, colour me bitterly disappointed at the...
Well, colour me bitterly disappointed at the integrity of some of the people out there - did a deal to purchase the Waldown drill yesterday for pick up tomorrow ( the tomorrow bit was at the vendors...
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12th Feb 2019, 09:54 AM
Thread: Waldown High Speed
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I'm looking forward to embracing Waldown...
I'm looking forward to embracing Waldown Sensitive club membership when I pick up this one tomorrow!
I look forward to many years of usage!378078378079