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6th Nov 2019, 08:48 AM
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And of course that happens just after I put an...
And of course that happens just after I put an order in for $150!
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4th Nov 2019, 06:56 PM
Thread: Small lathes (and mill combos)
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Life interfered for a while there, but I'm...
Life interfered for a while there, but I'm starting to learn to drive this Sheraton (and how to turn metal in general). Going well so far, first thing turned for use outside the workshop was a...
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4th Nov 2019, 02:35 PM
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Thanks Bob and China - that gives me a couple of...
Thanks Bob and China - that gives me a couple of places to try!
Only looking for a small bar of ~60mm stainless, even 300mm would do. A $55 minimum is fine, even if the stainless doesn't cost me... -
4th Nov 2019, 10:36 AM
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Brisbane stainless suppliers for hobbyists
Hi folks,
Been trying to find a good way of getting hold of some (hopefully easily machinable) stainless round bar in at least 60mm diameter. I don't need much, just making some coffee tamps.
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10th Aug 2019, 09:58 AM
Thread: Grinding wheels for sharpening
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Thanks Bob! Yeah, will touch up any carbide I...
Thanks Bob!
Yeah, will touch up any carbide I acquire on diamond - my only tooling so far is HSS so that’s a future problem anyway... -
10th Aug 2019, 08:57 AM
Thread: Grinding wheels for sharpening
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Grinding wheels for sharpening
Hi folks,
Setting myself up to sharpen metal turning HSS tools and have a question. I'm a fan of CBN wheels from woodturning experience.
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1st Aug 2019, 09:56 AM
Thread: Tool post bolt turner - name?
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I was thinking I could build one by just...
I was thinking I could build one by just attaching some plate to all four sides of a 10mm square bar. The lathe is literally the only piece of metalworking gear I own (I'm a woodworker just starting...
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31st Jul 2019, 07:16 PM
Thread: Tool post bolt turner - name?
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Thank you nadroj! Now just need to decide if the...
Thank you nadroj! Now just need to decide if the cost is worth the convenience...
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31st Jul 2019, 11:12 AM
Thread: Tool post bolt turner - name?
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Tool post bolt turner - name?
Hi folks,
My new lathe came without a square socket wrench to turn the bolts on the tool post. Not a big issue as I can always use a normal wrench, but if I can get a replacement cheap then it'd... -
27th Jul 2019, 06:05 PM
Thread: Die holders/chucks/etc
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Thanks Kryn - yeah, the price of triple start...
Thanks Kryn - yeah, the price of triple start taps and dies is upsetting! I keep an eye on the IAP as well as a few aussie pen turners groups in case a group buy comes up, but I suspect I will just...
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27th Jul 2019, 05:13 PM
Thread: Die holders/chucks/etc
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Die holders/chucks/etc
Hi folks,
Forgive another beginner machinist question - but there seems to be a fair few options to hold dies on the lathe, and I'm struggling to figure out the pluses and minuses from simple die... -
7th Jul 2019, 10:50 AM
Thread: Lathe placement in the workshop
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Many thanks all - you've helped with the...
Many thanks all - you've helped with the decision.
I'm about to head down to the workshop to drag a heavy damn cabinet around. The cabinet will move towards the centre of the workshop (against... -
6th Jul 2019, 06:47 PM
Thread: Lathe placement in the workshop
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Thanks caskwarrior - that matches what I was...
Thanks caskwarrior - that matches what I was thinking!
In a possibly-stupid move I went over my original budget and got an ex-TAFE sheraton challenger - some more details in this thread:
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6th Jul 2019, 06:12 PM
Thread: Lathe placement in the workshop
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Lathe placement in the workshop
Hi folks,
My first metal lathe arrives on Monday - it's big enough that I *really* don't want to move it once it's in place... I'm a complete newbie when it comes to metal lathes (although I'm... -
3rd Jul 2019, 07:46 AM
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Yeah, I was going to get an HSS set to start with...
Yeah, I was going to get an HSS set to start with (and maybe a throwaway set of carbide if they're cheap enough!).
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2nd Jul 2019, 10:17 PM
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Decided to pull the trigger! Just need to...
Decided to pull the trigger! Just need to organise a sparky and find myself some tooling.
Will start out with some cheap chinese tools, can anyone recommend a good source or a particular ebay... -
1st Jul 2019, 02:08 PM
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Went out to have a closer look at one of the...
Went out to have a closer look at one of the sheratons today and almost went for it - decided I should sleep on it rather than making a spur of the moment decision. They'll arrange delivery and...
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28th Jun 2019, 07:41 AM
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I'd been trying to find the right TAFE option -...
I'd been trying to find the right TAFE option - excellent! I am pretty close to Acacia Ridge...
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27th Jun 2019, 05:52 PM
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I am painfully aware of my own ignorance! I have...
I am painfully aware of my own ignorance! I have a moderate understanding of woodworking machinery, but that only gets me so far with heavier gear like this.
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27th Jun 2019, 03:25 PM
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Thanks PDW - I'm such a newbie I don't know the...
Thanks PDW - I'm such a newbie I don't know the right questions to ask, so this is very helpful. I did spot a label saying the bed is hardened.
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27th Jun 2019, 02:02 PM
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Just to throw a spanner into my planning - went...
Just to throw a spanner into my planning - went and wandered around an engineering supplier today and found they have a batch of sheraton challengers going for $3K a piece:
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27th Jun 2019, 07:52 AM
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Thank you all - yeah, I am looking around for...
Thank you all - yeah, I am looking around for some training. There's not as many TAFEs as there used to be, sadly.
Tooling coming with a second hand lathe is a good point. Sadly here in Qld... -
26th Jun 2019, 05:10 PM
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Small lathes (and mill combos)
Hi folks,
Have expanded my woodworking shop so now have space for some metalworking gear. I've been half-considering a metal lathe for ages, but was very space limited, so it never made it to the... -
14th Oct 2018, 04:41 PM
Thread: 10mm sheet cut to size - supplier?
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Noted. Had a change of plans with this project...
Noted. Had a change of plans with this project when I found some issues with the slab and had to make it narrower!
That meant I wanted more strength out of the join than screws we’re going to... -
11th Oct 2018, 07:27 PM
Thread: 10mm sheet cut to size - supplier?
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Found some well priced 12mm aluminium so I...
Found some well priced 12mm aluminium so I grabbed some 160mm squares and that will likely be what I end up using.
Now I just need to find some wood screws that won’t corrode in the Al (or figure... -
10th Oct 2018, 06:17 AM
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Thanks OLCDOG! I hadn't had any luck finding a...
Thanks OLCDOG! I hadn't had any luck finding a Brisbane source who had them pre-cut so far, and Capalaba is easy for me to get to.
Ropetangler - I think at this point the choice between steel and... -
9th Oct 2018, 08:09 PM
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I do remember enough to slow the drill right...
I do remember enough to slow the drill right down, clamp the workpiece thoroughly, and try to keep it lubricated - that’s it though!
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9th Oct 2018, 05:33 PM
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This is looking like it might be a great option,...
This is looking like it might be a great option, they are indeed well priced at $6.60 + GST + postage - thank you Graham! Just have to work out postage cost, or see if I can find someone local who...
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9th Oct 2018, 05:09 PM
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BobL - yeah, I know structurally I am going way...
BobL - yeah, I know structurally I am going way over the top! I am hoping to use the metal as a nice visible contrasting element between the two types of timber.
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9th Oct 2018, 03:49 PM
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It's actually a small hall/side table! Top is...
It's actually a small hall/side table! Top is about 1000x300, and the legs will be about 75x75x850.
The size of the plate was an aesthetic choice rather than for structure, and I am rapidly... -
9th Oct 2018, 01:45 PM
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10mm sheet cut to size - supplier?
Hi folks,
I'm a woodworker dipping my toes into using some metal.
Looking for a set of 4 small brass, bronze, or steel plates (would have to be soft steel and not something that will rust... -
19th Aug 2016, 05:02 PM
Thread: Small benchtop lathes worthwhile at all?
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Thanks! I might have to start setting myself up...
Thanks! I might have to start setting myself up with some ebay alerts etc.
Anyone with recommendations, please speak up! I would prefer to keep the budget low so second hand is good... But if... -
19th Aug 2016, 04:02 PM
Thread: Small benchtop lathes worthwhile at all?
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Small benchtop lathes worthwhile at all?
Hi folks,
I'm a woodturner thinking it would be nice to be able to have a small metal lathe around for turning pen parts (and pens in general for that matter) and metal inserts for other wood... -
6th May 2015, 06:15 PM
Thread: Squirrels on strike???
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Me too - I am connected again from the connection...
Me too - I am connected again from the connection that wasn't working before - thanks team!
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6th May 2015, 05:12 PM
Thread: Squirrels on strike???
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Sure - I can't even ping the server. Traceroute...
Sure - I can't even ping the server. Traceroute from an optus cable connection (122.108.189.x) which can't connect:
ceres:~ danny$ traceroute www.woodworkforums.com
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6th May 2015, 10:21 AM
Thread: Squirrels on strike???
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Rob's issue sounds like mine (DNS points to...
Rob's issue sounds like mine (DNS points to 209.95.48.51 for me, which seems to be the new address?). It seems like the server is just plain not responding to me, I can't ping the server unless I...
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5th May 2015, 07:46 AM
Thread: Squirrels on strike???
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If it helps as another data point, since the...
If it helps as another data point, since the server move I haven't been able to connect from my home connection (Optus) but going through work (Internet traffic goes via the US) or a Telstra 4G...