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20th Jul 2017, 04:51 PM
Thread: AXA QCTP holders
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CDCO (http://www.cdcotools.com/) has them for...
CDCO has them for $US11.00 plus shipping, that's where I get mine, as well as other tooling.
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13th Jul 2017, 07:58 PM
Thread: Mill motor controller !
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I used to have a little X2 and was always a bit...
I used to have a little X2 and was always a bit suss about it, never let me down but eventually sold ot when I picked up a DM45 mill.
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13th Jul 2017, 08:17 AM
Thread: Mill motor controller !
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Nice save:2tsup: What mill is this controller...
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11th Jul 2017, 08:21 PM
Thread: An Absence of Thread Images
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Bob, I had the same email today and went to check...
Bob, I had the same email today and went to check on some of my older threads where I used links to Photobucket, all the links are now Invalid and photos have disappeared!
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11th Jul 2017, 09:07 AM
Thread: An Absence of Thread Images
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All fixed now
All fixed now
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10th Jul 2017, 12:06 PM
Thread: An Absence of Thread Images
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There is currently a problem with pictures on...
There is currently a problem with pictures on both WWF and MWF, both in displaying them and with the Uploader.
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9th Jul 2017, 03:04 PM
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This thread reminds me why I put a DRO on my...
This thread reminds me why I put a DRO on my lathe:U
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29th Jun 2017, 05:46 PM
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I have the 6" Vertex RT with the 3 slots and the...
I have the 6" Vertex RT with the 3 slots and the 3 jaw front mounting chuck from H&F fits right in to the 3 slots.
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15th Jun 2017, 04:25 PM
Thread: Tinmens rivets
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Rivets have now been picked up by Dale (DSEL74).
Rivets have now been picked up by Dale (DSEL74).
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5th Jun 2017, 08:03 PM
Thread: Tinmens rivets
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They have arrived in Bendigo!
They have arrived in Bendigo!
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24th May 2017, 08:19 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: Yes, this thread was reported to the mods for...
Yes, this thread was reported to the mods for having gone way off the rails with about 13 off topic posts.
As a reminder the topic of this thread is "Your latest project"
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23rd May 2017, 10:20 PM
Thread: Tinmens rivets
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Yes, I normally come through Murray Bridge (well...
Yes, I normally come through Murray Bridge (well almost - on the freeway).
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23rd May 2017, 01:55 PM
Thread: back button
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Been brought to the attention of the backroom...
Been brought to the attention of the backroom boys and will be investigated.
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23rd May 2017, 11:42 AM
Thread: Tinmens rivets
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I'll be in Adelaide around 2/6 for a wedding,...
I'll be in Adelaide around 2/6 for a wedding, could bring them back to Bendigo if that would help.
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23rd May 2017, 10:53 AM
Thread: back button
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What OS and what browser. Works for me in...
What OS and what browser.
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11th Mar 2017, 09:49 AM
Thread: CNC Machinist calculator
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CNC Machinist calculator
Both for Android and Apple, free and Pro
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3rd Mar 2017, 10:29 AM
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As one of the mods I would like to step in and...
As one of the mods I would like to step in and speak up in defence of Harold Hall. I will also declare that I have read quite afew of Harolds' books an have learned a lot from them.
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23rd Feb 2017, 09:53 AM
Thread: Making a CNC rotary table
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//metalworkforums.com/f65/t200119-arduino-con...
//metalworkforums.com/f65/t200119-arduino-controlled-indexer-rotary-table?highlight=arduino
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29th Jan 2017, 03:04 PM
Thread: Never enough
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I assume this was at the Allora Showground? Have...
I assume this was at the Allora Showground? Have camped there a few times in the last few years, nice little place, the pub does a great meal.
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31st Dec 2016, 09:51 PM
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It is driving a 6" Vertex RT, with a chuck and a...
It is driving a 6" Vertex RT, with a chuck and a workpiece that could add up to some weight I guess.
Yes, it can turn in both directions.
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31st Dec 2016, 05:00 PM
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Sorry Kryn, I don't know much more than you. The...
Sorry Kryn, I don't know much more than you. The stepper motor gets driven by the TB6560 controller which in trun is controlled by the Arduino.
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31st Dec 2016, 04:44 PM
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Pete, I think you may want to read my post again....
Pete, I think you may want to read my post again. I have a paper subscription ex UK, and yes I paid about 50 pounds for it.
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31st Dec 2016, 04:01 PM
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Yes, I used to support my newsagent too, trouble...
Yes, I used to support my newsagent too, trouble is he no longer supports me! Of the few magazines I still buy he no longer stocks any and he is more interested in selling lottery tickets than...
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31st Dec 2016, 11:48 AM
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An Arduino Controlled Indexer for Rotary Table
Just received my copy of MEW #249 and on it has an article on this subject in it on page 64.
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24th Dec 2016, 08:02 PM
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IMPORTANT Steven has been alerted, same on Woodwork Forums.
Steven has been alerted, same on Woodwork Forums.
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17th Dec 2016, 09:24 AM
Thread: Double-ended Morse Tapers
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Also available locally CWS Store - Teknatool...
Also available locally
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18th Nov 2016, 02:37 PM
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As "Android" cers a multitude of sins you will...
As "Android" cers a multitude of sins you will need to tell us a bit more about what you are using.
What sort of device, smart phone or tablet?
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18th Nov 2016, 01:01 PM
Thread: Mounting A Chuck on a Rotary table?
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Not really Bob, I have a secondary mounting plate...
Not really Bob, I have a secondary mounting plate (nothing flash) but haven't as yet done anything about the handle extension idea, it is on the "to do" list.:wink:
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17th Nov 2016, 02:48 PM
Thread: Mounting A Chuck on a Rotary table?
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This is how I did mine (6" version) Mounting...
This is how I did mine (6" version)
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15th Oct 2016, 05:57 PM
Thread: Forum members transport
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Up and running //metalworkforums.com/f311
Up and running
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15th Oct 2016, 03:35 PM
Thread: Forum members transport
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Joe, the system has worked well on WWF without...
Joe, the system has worked well on WWF without having had to resort to Americanisms, we already have far too many of those in our everyday life.
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15th Oct 2016, 02:29 PM
Thread: Forum members transport
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I don't think we need to adopt yet another...
I don't think we need to adopt yet another Americanism:doh:
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10th Oct 2016, 10:23 AM
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I have used the above Carbatec mobile base but...
I have used the above Carbatec mobile base but with SHS metal tube for my tablesaw.
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Also on several smaller machines suh as jointer and bandsaw.
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30th Sep 2016, 08:56 AM
Thread: Making forged nails
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Making forged nails
Interesting bit of manufacturing history
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23rd Sep 2016, 05:44 PM
Thread: JOB - need Brass Trays made
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On that note we will leave it there.
On that note we will leave it there.
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23rd Sep 2016, 08:14 AM
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Sticky: Looks like it is a Sieg X3, now $450 with more...
Looks like it is a Sieg X3, now $450 with more than 2 days to go.
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13th Aug 2016, 06:18 PM
Thread: 80mm Round Galvanised tube
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Thanks Joe, will give you a call on Tuesday.
Thanks Joe, will give you a call on Tuesday.
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13th Aug 2016, 03:06 PM
Thread: 80mm Round Galvanised tube
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Thanks RC, it appears hat the one I looked at...
Thanks RC, it appears hat the one I looked at (80mm diam) is an Imperial nominal 3". The 65mm NB would be too small an ID and the next size up 80 NB would be too large an ID.
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13th Aug 2016, 11:36 AM
Thread: 80mm Round Galvanised tube
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80mm Round Galvanised tube
Looking for some 80mm round galvanised tube with a wall thickness of 2.5-3mm.
A piece 85mm will get me started, but will take more if available.
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4th Jun 2016, 05:52 PM
Thread: DRO for a mill.
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I did it a bit different, the thread is here but...
I did it a bit different, the thread is here but all the photos have disappeared.
//metalworkforums.com/f65/t140838-yatsdro
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27th Mar 2016, 09:54 AM
Thread: Old forge photo
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Fixed
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18th Mar 2016, 06:42 PM
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Yes, a VFD will only work with a 3 phase motor. ...
Yes, a VFD will only work with a 3 phase motor.
BobL has put this combo on a DP, he has a thread on it somewhere on WWF (or MWF?).
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18th Mar 2016, 05:07 PM
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I used to own an X2 mill and would confirm that...
I used to own an X2 mill and would confirm that torque was a limiting factor.
The other weakness is in the electronics. A member on WWF also owned one and his blew up within a couple of years.
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26th Feb 2016, 04:21 PM
Thread: Sherline Lathe & Accessories Info
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The Sher company was later bought by Joe Martin,...
The Sher company was later bought by Joe Martin, who died not that long ago, in 2014.
In Memoriam
Joe wrote a book called Tabletop Machining
http://www.sherline.com/bookplug.htm
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24th Feb 2016, 03:09 PM
Thread: Can you see this?
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Steve, there are no more threads/posts from you...
Steve, there are no more threads/posts from you in moderation.
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24th Feb 2016, 02:26 PM
Thread: Can you see this?
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Posts from members with few posts go in to...
Posts from members with few posts go in to moderation and need to be approved by a moderator
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22nd Feb 2016, 09:13 PM
Thread: Responding to Requests for a PM
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Not quite sure what your concern is here. I...
Not quite sure what your concern is here.
I assume you are referring to your sale of R8 collets and a prospective buyer has asked for a PM with your details (eg how and where to pay).
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13th Feb 2016, 12:53 PM
Thread: Clevo pins
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Link doesn't work for me.
Link doesn't work for me.
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11th Feb 2016, 12:36 PM
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Sticky: Totally ruined by a "Dulux restoration".
Totally ruined by a "Dulux restoration".
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8th Feb 2016, 09:46 PM
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Totally agree MS, but as long as these practices...
Totally agree MS, but as long as these practices are legal these companies will continue using them.
The current govt has gone some small way to try and curtail these practices, but there is a...