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27th Jun 2019, 10:05 PM
Thread: ACME thread in Oz
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Thanks again!!
Thanks again!!
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27th Jun 2019, 09:58 PM
Thread: Small lathes (and mill combos)
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I kept my "practice lathe" and "practice mill"...
I kept my "practice lathe" and "practice mill" for over 35 years!! Not only where these excellent tools to learn on, but they afforded me the ability to earn a substantial income as well. I later...
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27th Jun 2019, 09:50 PM
Thread: ACME thread in Oz
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Thanks Steamwhisperer! I'm glad you liked this....
Thanks Steamwhisperer! I'm glad you liked this. Let me know if you need more information or photos.
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27th Jun 2019, 09:47 PM
Thread: Small lathes (and mill combos)
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Very Nice!! We have a junior college here (Pima...
Very Nice!! We have a junior college here (Pima College) that offers courses for the trades: Machining, HVAC, Welding, etc. That looks like a very nice choice to get some basic training and gain some...
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27th Jun 2019, 09:41 PM
Thread: Machine Dollie
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Thanks Kryn, Very interesting! I'll bet that...
Thanks Kryn,
Very interesting! I'll bet that lot's of he guys (and maybe some gals) will be interested.
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27th Jun 2019, 09:37 PM
Thread: ACME thread in Oz
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Hi Kenny, McMaster-Carr caries these in...
Hi Kenny,
McMaster-Carr caries these in different lengths at reasonable prices. I ship to your area all the time. Let me know what you need and I will let you know the shipping cost to you. I do... -
27th Jun 2019, 08:47 PM
Thread: Small lathes (and mill combos)
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What about Grizzly? I don't know it they ship...
What about Grizzly? I don't know it they ship outside the US, but they do have quite a range of lathes that might suite you. They are manufactured in either Taiwan or China. I own a Grizzly 14 x 40,...
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23rd Jun 2019, 08:58 PM
Thread: Fish-mouthing rod or tube
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Nice job Chris. I like your style. David...
Nice job Chris. I like your style.
David
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19th Jun 2019, 01:45 PM
Thread: Digital Height Gauges
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That's a great job Baron! Great ingenuity. David
That's a great job Baron! Great ingenuity.
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18th Jun 2019, 11:01 PM
Thread: Clicking on the wrong icon !!!
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Not a problem. I'm glad you figured it out. David
Not a problem. I'm glad you figured it out.
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18th Jun 2019, 10:59 PM
Thread: Digital Height Gauges
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Hi Steve, This is one that I think would work...
Hi Steve,
This is one that I think would work well for you. I do not own this particular gauge, but I do have some of their digital calipers and digital scales that are very high quality and work... -
13th Jun 2019, 08:36 PM
Thread: 12L14 Steel purchasing online
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That's great news Jim. Keep us posted as to what...
That's great news Jim. Keep us posted as to what you make with this material.
Thanks,
David
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11th Jun 2019, 01:45 PM
Thread: 12L14 Steel purchasing online
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Hi Jim, I have ordered from McMaster-Carr. I'm...
Hi Jim,
I have ordered from McMaster-Carr. I'm not sure what the postage would be to your neck of the woods.
David
https://www.mcmaster.com/grade-12l14-steel
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9th Jun 2019, 11:20 PM
Thread: Belt grinder wheel bore size
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The OP is probably not going to respond to his...
The OP is probably not going to respond to his original post. So I think this post is dead. Thanks to all who responded.
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9th Jun 2019, 05:43 PM
Thread: Belt grinder wheel bore size
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Here is a 5" drive wheel with 24mm bore. Surely...
Here is a 5" drive wheel with 24mm bore. Surely one of your buddies can bore this out to 28mm for you. Price is $59.99.
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9th Jun 2019, 01:36 PM
Thread: Belt grinder wheel bore size
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Tim said he has the capability to order...
Tim said he has the capability to order internationally. He is asking for a source for a modified or custom machined part. So I can't see where the postage from US to Australia is really a problem.
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8th Jun 2019, 11:43 PM
Thread: How to get fish oil off lathe ways
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Hi Brendan, I use lacquer thinner to remove fish...
Hi Brendan,
I use lacquer thinner to remove fish oil from steel tubing I buy from the local supplier. I'm sure some other solvents would work as well. I like the lacquer thinner because it... -
8th Jun 2019, 11:39 PM
Thread: Homemade Gear Cutting Hobb
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Very nice information. Thanks! David Desert...
Very nice information. Thanks!
David
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7th Jun 2019, 02:26 PM
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Hi Steve, I order mine from Essentra. I order...
Hi Steve,
I order mine from Essentra. I order the sleeves with the square hole all the way thru. The are also available with one end internally threaded.
David
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7th Jun 2019, 02:15 PM
Thread: Wish me luck!
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Hi Mike, I like the idea of renting/borrowing a...
Hi Mike,
I like the idea of renting/borrowing a magnetic drill press (Mag Drill) mounted to a steel plate that is clamped to the stainless steel. You can use the existing hole size drill bit to... -
7th Jun 2019, 01:58 PM
Thread: Belt grinder wheel bore size
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Hi Tim, Please provide more details along with...
Hi Tim,
Please provide more details along with either a photo or drawing/sketch with dimensions and perhaps I can help you out.
Thanks,
David
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6th Jun 2019, 08:04 PM
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Thanks Steve! Let me know if you need the source...
Thanks Steve! Let me know if you need the source for the broached sleeves and I will be happy to post a link.
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6th Jun 2019, 05:54 PM
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Hi Steve, I buy sleeves with square holes...
Hi Steve,
I buy sleeves with square holes broached thru, then slit one side with the bandsaw to create a "crude square collet" to clamp into my 3 jaw chuck. These are available in different sizes... -
3rd Jun 2019, 08:54 PM
Thread: Acetal Faced Machinist Hammer
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Nice!! I remember the days when most of the...
Nice!! I remember the days when most of the British sports cars (Jags, Austin Healeys, MGs, etc.) came with a very nice hammer for knocking off the "knock-off" spinners that held the wheels onto the...
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3rd Jun 2019, 08:29 PM
Thread: Acetal Faced Machinist Hammer
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Ken - thanks for clearing that up for me. David
Ken - thanks for clearing that up for me.
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3rd Jun 2019, 07:58 PM
Thread: Acetal Faced Machinist Hammer
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Thanks Rob. It's a long story - but I did not...
Thanks Rob. It's a long story - but I did not start out doing cnc machining. I did get my first lathe when I was about 33 years old. It's a Craftsman 12" x 36". Made for Sears by Atlas back in those...
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3rd Jun 2019, 07:34 PM
Thread: Acetal Faced Machinist Hammer
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Thanks Bob! I was not sure what it meant - so I...
Thanks Bob! I was not sure what it meant - so I Googled it and they said Chef. In in case - very nice job!
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3rd Jun 2019, 04:14 PM
Thread: Acetal Faced Machinist Hammer
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Blue and white apron brigade - are you a chef?
Blue and white apron brigade - are you a chef?
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3rd Jun 2019, 03:33 PM
Thread: Acetal Faced Machinist Hammer
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Hi Bob, Very nice job on that hammer head. Did...
Hi Bob,
Very nice job on that hammer head. Did you use a lathe to turn it after the glue-up?
Thanks,
David
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3rd Jun 2019, 03:26 PM
Thread: Acetal Faced Machinist Hammer
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Hi Jim, Here is a hammer I made that has...
Hi Jim,
Here is a hammer I made that has removable ends. The 4140 alloy steel body is bored on each end to accept the stems, which are each secured with a single set screw. This particular hammer is... -
17th May 2019, 01:54 PM
Thread: Help with sheet metal bending
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This is another option for you. I have one of...
This is another option for you. I have one of these and it is great for small boxes and brackets. It will also shear sheet metal. I made a bracket so that I can mount it in the vise. Otherwise - you...
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16th May 2019, 02:31 PM
Thread: Help with sheet metal bending
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Here are some photos of some sample parts bent...
Here are some photos of some sample parts bent with the Grizzly T10726 - 12" Mini Brake. This brake is rated for 20 ga. soft steel, but as you can see - 16 ga. steel is possible for narrower parts....
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15th May 2019, 04:05 PM
Thread: Surface Plate Stand Bracing
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I think the stand looks fine "as-is". I would not...
I think the stand looks fine "as-is". I would not add additional bracing. My Starrett granite surface plate sits on top of a metal desk, and to tell you the truth - I don't remember what the bottom...
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15th May 2019, 03:58 PM
Thread: Cold Chisels - I had no idea
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I still have the cold chisel that I made in high...
I still have the cold chisel that I made in high school back in 1964 in welding shop. I still use it occasionally, as well as some of the other cold chisels that I own.
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15th May 2019, 03:54 PM
Thread: Kyocera Inserts Chipping
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I agree - make sure the tool is cutting on center...
I agree - make sure the tool is cutting on center (or slightly below) and that the tool holder/post is tight. I use Kennametal cnmg432 inserts on my 16" conventional lathe and they work fine with no...
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15th May 2019, 03:14 PM
Thread: Help with sheet metal bending
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Here is the photos of the Grizzly had bending...
Here is the photos of the Grizzly had bending brake. I apparently had to break this up because it was rejecting my previous post that had all the information in one reply.
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15th May 2019, 03:12 PM
Thread: Help with sheet metal bending
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Here are the links to the videos: ...
Here are the links to the videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGHRQ4SHc9U
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15th May 2019, 03:11 PM
Thread: Help with sheet metal bending
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I used the 20 ton HF hydraulic press which also...
I used the 20 ton HF hydraulic press which also must be assembled. Swag Offroad recommended this press. The quality is pretty good compared to some of the other HF tools. I purchased this HF unit...
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15th May 2019, 02:59 PM
Thread: Help with sheet metal bending
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[QUOTE=ned3000;1950534] I used the 20 ton HF...
I used the 20 ton HF hydraulic press which also must be assembled. Swag Offroad recommended this press. The quality is pretty good compared to some of the other HF tools. I purchased this HF unit...
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15th May 2019, 10:26 AM
Thread: Help with sheet metal bending
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[QUOTE=ned3000;1950534] Ned, Let me know if...
Ned,
Let me know if you need more details about my press brake.
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15th May 2019, 08:29 AM
Thread: Help with sheet metal bending
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By the way - I added the digital readout for...
By the way - I added the digital readout for repeatable bending angles. It is the IGaging brand.
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15th May 2019, 08:25 AM
Thread: Help with sheet metal bending
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Here are a few photos of the press brake I built....
Here are a few photos of the press brake I built. It uses a HF hydraulic press with a Swag Offroad finger brake kit. All the parts in the last photo were created with this press brake. It can bend...
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15th May 2019, 08:13 AM
Thread: Help with sheet metal bending
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Hi Ned, I will post some photos of a small press...
Hi Ned,
I will post some photos of a small press brake that I made. I think something like this would work to make a box like the one you showed in your link.
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14th May 2019, 06:23 PM
Thread: Help with sheet metal bending
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Hi Ned, You might consider using a small press...
Hi Ned,
You might consider using a small press brake to accomplish this. I built one using the cheap Harbor Freight hydraulic press along with a kit from Swag Offroad. I added a digital readout for...