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24th Sep 2019, 02:00 PM
Thread: Who Has a Qualos lathe?
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I have 20, 40, 50, 80 and 100...
I have 20, 40, 50, 80 and 100...
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22nd Sep 2019, 09:59 PM
Thread: Who Has a Qualos lathe?
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Hi, I figured out that I have all the gears I’m...
Hi, I figured out that I have all the gears I’m supposed to!
if you could post some pics of your steadies, that’d be awesome.
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22nd Sep 2019, 08:49 PM
Thread: Gregco power hacksaw info
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Gregco power hacksaw info
Hi guys, I picked up a power hacksaw. It has “Gregco No.11” cast into the top. Has anyone heard them?
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14th Jun 2019, 10:50 PM
Thread: Fleebay motor and VFD package
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yeah, I realised AFTER posting it. The same mob...
yeah, I realised AFTER posting it. The same mob do a similar kit, but single to 3 phase.
As for matching the motor to the VFD . as long as the VFD is higher rated than the motor, provided it's... -
14th Jun 2019, 09:10 PM
Thread: Fleebay motor and VFD package
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Fleebay motor and VFD package
I saw this package on fleebay and was wondering if anyone has any first hand experience with either the motor to the VFD?
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8th Jun 2019, 09:15 PM
Thread: Machining speeds
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So, basically the same time to do the job, but a...
So, basically the same time to do the job, but a better finish from the carbide thanks to the extra speed?
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8th Jun 2019, 01:14 PM
Thread: Machining speeds
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That’s true... I’ll give it a try, I can always...
That’s true... I’ll give it a try, I can always put the smaller pulley back on.
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7th Jun 2019, 08:45 PM
Thread: Machining speeds
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Well, I would have to debate whether I just buy a...
Well, I would have to debate whether I just buy a monster 3 phase unit and sell the Qualos on...
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7th Jun 2019, 08:28 PM
Thread: Machining speeds
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It's funny, I spent forever trying to find a...
It's funny, I spent forever trying to find a decent sized single phase lathe, only to find out I could have had 3 phase and just ran a VFD!
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7th Jun 2019, 08:22 PM
Thread: Machining speeds
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It's a 5 1/2" gearhead. tapered roller bearing on...
It's a 5 1/2" gearhead. tapered roller bearing on the chuck side and ball race on the others...
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7th Jun 2019, 07:20 PM
Thread: Machining speeds
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I've been running the old Qualos in top gear at...
I've been running the old Qualos in top gear at 648rpm and the finish is MUCH better using the Carbide. so I was thinking as the motor is belt drive to the gear head, could I just change the ratio of...
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6th Jun 2019, 10:30 PM
Thread: Machining speeds
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Thanks again, guys! :2tsup:
Thanks again, guys! :2tsup:
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3rd Jun 2019, 09:54 PM
Thread: Machining speeds
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Well, the old Qualos isn’t getting anywhere NEAR...
Well, the old Qualos isn’t getting anywhere NEAR those speeds!
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3rd Jun 2019, 09:13 PM
Thread: Machining speeds
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Machining speeds
Hi all, I'm a little confused about the speed I need to be turn the work piece on my lathe..
My lathe is a lovely, well maintained Qualos, which as has a maximum of 648rpm according to the chart... -
3rd Jun 2019, 04:11 PM
Thread: 100 mm Milling Machine Vice
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PM sent.
PM sent.
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3rd Jun 2019, 04:07 PM
Thread: Kondia mill
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Kondia mill
This came up today... looks like a good unit!
I'd grab it myself, but I don't have 3ph and I just bought a mill..
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30th May 2019, 01:39 PM
Thread: LOL! Must be a typo!
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I think you’re right.. my mrs would never tell...
I think you’re right..
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30th May 2019, 09:22 AM
Thread: LOL! Must be a typo!
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Myford owners can be a bit “special” at times...
Myford owners can be a bit “special” at times about their gear! 😜
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30th May 2019, 09:08 AM
Thread: 100 mm Milling Machine Vice
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I’d be interested, but I imagine it’d cost a bomb...
I’d be interested, but I imagine it’d cost a bomb to post it to Melbourne...
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30th May 2019, 09:00 AM
Thread: LOL! Must be a typo!
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LOL! Must be a typo!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1239684779538319/
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29th May 2019, 11:47 PM
Thread: QUALOS lathe
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My location is "Melbourne, Australia" and has...
My location is "Melbourne, Australia" and has been since I joined... unless you're referring to the other David.
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17th May 2019, 07:53 PM
Thread: QUALOS lathe
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Haha! very true!
Haha! very true!
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17th May 2019, 12:36 AM
Thread: Mill holders & arbors for sale
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I could be interested in some of these... I'm...
I could be interested in some of these... I'm picking up a mill on the weekend that comes with some tooling, so I'll need to wait and see what it comes with.
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17th May 2019, 12:13 AM
Thread: QUALOS lathe
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I just bought a Qualos from an elderly gentleman...
I just bought a Qualos from an elderly gentleman in the next suburb over... the only thing it's missing is the steadies and the change gears.
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16th May 2019, 12:59 AM
Thread: WTB Vertical Mill in Melbourne
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Oh alright, but only because you insisted.
Oh alright, but only because you insisted.
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I would tend to agree. You do pay a premium at...
I would tend to agree. You do pay a premium at Hafco, but obviously you're getting that back in service.
I would LOVE a huge Bridgeport or something like the Japanese one posted earlier, but like... -
I too suffer from the Land Rover addiction! Which...
I too suffer from the Land Rover addiction! Which forums are you on?
I've actually had a good response from this thread and the WTB post in the market place, I'll probably buy a well serviced and... -
The owner doesn't have access to the manual this...
The owner doesn't have access to the manual this week, but estimates it weight at around 2t - pretty hefty unit! 3ph doesn't really bother TOO much with the advent of VFD... but, I tend to agree, it...
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I was talking about the big Japanese one..
I was talking about the big Japanese one..
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13th May 2019, 09:42 AM
Thread: WTB Vertical Mill in Melbourne
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Looks good! is it single phase?
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Very true!
Very true!
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That would be over a ton, wouldn't it?!
That would be over a ton, wouldn't it?!
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There in lies the issue - I’ve done all I can do...
There in lies the issue - I’ve done all I can do on my little Qualos..
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Of course! Well, I hope I've filled in any...
Of course! Well, I hope I've filled in any blanks...
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Currently I’m building a hillclimb car, but who...
Currently I’m building a hillclimb car, but who knows what I may build in the future..
I would eventually like to purchase a good Bridgeport, when money and space allows. For the time being, a... -
12th May 2019, 11:20 AM
Thread: WTB Vertical Mill in Melbourne
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WTB Vertical Mill in Melbourne
As the title suggests.
Size is a factor, I don't really have the lifting equipment to lift much more than a ton.
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these are great, but they’d be 1.5t+ and in NSW..
these are great, but they’d be 1.5t+ and in NSW..
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Do you mean a Rong Fu?
Do you mean a Rong Fu?
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Sadly, the only Bridgies on the market atm are...
Sadly, the only Bridgies on the market atm are $5000 plus! They're probably worth that, but it's money I don't have right now. Also, I don't really have the equipment to lift and move a machine of...
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That's the conclusion I came to too... but are...
That's the conclusion I came to too...
but are they the same quality?
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Ebay Mill
Hey Guys,
Has anyone used/owned/seen up close one of these vertical mills?
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11th May 2019, 09:25 PM
Thread: Who Has a Qualos lathe?
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Wrong window. Admin please delete.
Wrong window. Admin please delete.
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5th May 2019, 09:04 PM
Thread: Who Has a Qualos lathe?
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yes, I found the company and sadly, they’re not...
yes, I found the company and sadly, they’re not in machinery anymore.
I’m not sure on pitch, I’ll have to have better look tomorrow.
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4th May 2019, 01:34 PM
Thread: Who Has a Qualos lathe?
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Hi guys! I just bought this lovely old Qualos...
Hi guys!
I just bought this lovely old Qualos of a local elderly gent.
it didn’t come with a steady or gears, are these available from anywhere?