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  1. Probably about 20 cuts of 50x50x1.6 RHS

    Probably about 20 cuts of 50x50x1.6 RHS
  2. Original blade. Only used for one project.

    Original blade. Only used for one project.
  3. 305mm (12) Portable Cold Metal Cut Saw Makita LC1230

    No longer needed Makita Metal Cut _off saw.

    Can deliver within reason.
    ...
  4. Toyota left Australia because the courts would...

    Toyota left Australia because the courts would not allow them to renegotiate their EBA. Industrial relations which is the power foundation of one side of politics, is in my view, the single biggest...
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    Checking electrode tip angles?

    Is there an equivalent tungsten electrode tip gauge for checking angles similar to a thread gauge?

    Thanks
    tom
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    Victorian buying a use car in nsw?

    Wife found a car in NSW. We live in Victoria. Has anyone bought a NSW registered car back to Victoria and had it registered in Victoria?
    I know I will need a Victorian RWC and pay stamp duty. What...
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    Sticky: David, where did you buy the belt? Regards, Tom

    David, where did you buy the belt?
    Regards,
    Tom
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    Yes, next version might be in red and I will...

    Yes, next version might be in red and I will colour the index marks.
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    This was version 2. There will be a version 3...

    This was version 2. There will be a version 3 after some extensive field practice.

    Version 1 was proof of concept. Even though I checked, the numbers were printed upside down. The dial takes...
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    Been a while. Friend of mine made a 3D printer...

    Been a while. Friend of mine made a 3D printer cross-slide dial. Within the limits of the printer he made this. It is accurate and has this lovely purple colour.
    It measures Radius and accuracy is...
  11. External Threading Inserts 1.0mm to 2.5mm and 2.5mm ?

    I would like opinions on the say specific 16ER 2.5 60 ISO insert. From what I understand the 2.5 as compared to the general 1.0 to 2.5mm should be the correct form for a 2.5mm thread in shape AND...
  12. The gear is keyed. Best would be to rotate the...

    The gear is keyed. Best would be to rotate the Decal. Metric Lead screw.
  13. Half nut engagement with mal calibrated chasing dial!

    I have a CL40A lathe. Again I find something not correct. My chasing indicator for locking the half nut to the lead screw is off by about 15 degrees. I managed to work around this by finding the...
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    Very good. I subscribed. :)

    Very good. I subscribed. :)
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    Single Phase Pump for coolant system

    I have a pump for a mobile coolant system. It came with no instructions. In general does one have to earth a single phase pump? I have attached a picture showing the pump and wiring block.
    Regards...
  16. Try Total Crane Trucks run by Shane Bown 0418 540...

    Try Total Crane Trucks run by Shane Bown 0418 540 794. I have used him several times. He is an expert.

    Regards,
    Tom
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    I see AliExpress has the option of shipping from...

    I see AliExpress has the option of shipping from China or their Russian warehouse. Wonder if it makes a difference?
  18. Déjà vu , I posted a thread on my L600...

    Déjà vu , I posted a thread on my L600 mis-matched dial. Hopefully next week my replacement will be completed. Run it past H&F and see what they have to say.
    Regards,
    Tom
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    Greg thanks. If I could see some pictures please?...

    Greg thanks. If I could see some pictures please? I'm at 3155 Boronia. Where did you buy the machtool gauge?
    Regards,
    Tom
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    Scraping Biax Control Gauge ?

    I thought about getting a Biax Control Gauge and have been quoted about AUS $200. What have others paid for such an item?
    Regards,
    Tom
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    There is no question the Chinese can produce top...

    There is no question the Chinese can produce top quality products. Sometime ago, I was discussing with the Company which makes the multi-fix toolpost holders. It was of real concern to them that the...
  22. There is no question the Chinese can produce top...

    There is no question the Chinese can produce top quality products. Sometime ago, I was discussing with the Company which makes the multi-fix toolpost holders about quality. It was of real concern to...
  23. Excellent post. I think even more depressing is...

    Excellent post. I think even more depressing is the price companies charge for these lathes. I sometimes think that a lathe on the Showroom floor for say $5K might cost less than $1k all up for these...
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    Gumtree is very good. Recently a monster lathe...

    Gumtree is very good. Recently a monster lathe d1-8 sold for $3800 with a tonne of tooling. The purchaser was located in Tasmania and paid about $1000 to have it boxed and shipped. Now comparing this...
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    Just what I did. For $8000 got a mill, L600...

    Just what I did. For $8000 got a mill, L600 lathe, surface grinder and tooling. Quite a few companies are shutting down and bargains are to had if you have 3 phase. The L600 lathe sells new for about...
  26. We often hear from the political class about the...

    We often hear from the political class about the education revolution, but these forums are the real education revolution. Wonderful responses which have given me much to consider. Thank you,...
  27. Lathe Gib lock on the cross slide covered by DRO scale

    Lathe Gib lock on the cross slide

    My lathe DRO scale covers the cross slide gib lock screw. There are times I want to lock the cross slide. I thought maybe place some grub screws on the...
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    Would someone be so kind and copy and paste the...

    Would someone be so kind and copy and paste the Facebook page contents here?
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    Sticky: This might be operator error :oo:

    This might be operator error :oo:
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    I maybe able to buy a replacement dial from H&F. ...

    I maybe able to buy a replacement dial from H&F.

    I guess if 1 full rotation is exactly 8mm then half a rotation 4mm and so on. Could even go to 64 divisions of 0.125mm
    The Dial diameter is...
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    Well I disassemble components of the lathe. I...

    Well I disassemble components of the lathe. I have verified the cross feed screw is metric and 4mm pitch. All looks good and no signs of wear. I am sure the dial is a mistake. I will see if the later...
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    Here is my CL40-A cross feed dial. Looks like a...

    Here is my CL40-A cross feed dial. Looks like a full turn is 5.1mm not 5.0 as I wrote.
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    Took some measurements. 1 full turn or 5mm on...

    Took some measurements.

    1 full turn or 5mm on the dial measures consistently 7.99mm on the DRO. Close enough to 8.00mm. A factor of about 1.6
    0.19" on the dial measures 0.2984" on the DRO. Which...
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    If you were using HSS the cutting edge will be on...

    If you were using HSS the cutting edge will be on left when you turn towards the chuck. If you want to turn away from the chuck you need another HSS bit with the cutting edge on the right. You cannot...
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    I think you are using the wrong tool holder if...

    I think you are using the wrong tool holder if you want to turn away from the chuck. The nose of the insert needs to lead.

    When I use carbide I have matching left and right hand tool holders for...
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    Flip the tool upside down, set the new centre...

    Flip the tool upside down, set the new centre height, reverse the operation and try again.
    Or just turn use conventional approach towards the chuck.
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    Like pipeclay wrote the finish is not very good...

    Like pipeclay wrote the finish is not very good for 4140, looks like tearing. Maybe the insert was cutting on the side rather than the tip? When I turn away from the chuck I use a left hand tool, or...
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    Checking the parts manual, the cross-feed screw...

    Checking the parts manual, the cross-feed screw comes in either metric or imperial. I wonder?
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    Cross-slide dial inaccurate ?

    I use a Hafco cl40a lathe. The cross slide dial is inaccurate and has been so since new as told by the previous owner. The lathe has an accurate DS10 DRO. I can verify by the DRO and my micrometer...
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    Trepanning tools for the lathe?

    Occasionally I make carburetor adapters for motorcycles. Typically I start with a 80mm diameter 6061 and need to bore out about 50mm. Depth is typically 50mm. Lots of waste. Has anyone made a...
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    Today,23 April, two parcels arrived from...

    Today,23 April, two parcels arrived from AliExpress. Both were ordered 14 January.
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    Recessed jaw ends for holding thin items

    The picture show the front of a three jaw chuck with what looks like a custom modification for holding thin round items like bearings.
    The video was from Russia so I cannot ask the author if this is...
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    These days I use my 18v Makita impact driver to...

    These days I use my 18v Makita impact driver to loosen and tighten the drawbar. Then the small steel mallet.
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    When it matters I use the indicator with the 3...

    When it matters I use the indicator with the 3 jaw and achieve adjustments from 0.07 to 0.02mm by adjusting tension on the scrolls. Sometime when the moons are aligned I am able to get 0.00m But if...
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    Rusty, I use my indicator all the time. It takes...

    Rusty, I use my indicator all the time. It takes little to muck up alignment. I have a top quality TOS 3 jaw, and I still use the indicator to check run-out. I find with different tension on the...
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    I liberally use brake or contact cleaner on the...

    I liberally use brake or contact cleaner on the mating surfaces. This way I try to ensure no oil or whatever can affect the mating of the two surfaces. Works well in the tail stock.
    My lathe is a...
  47. Toyota Australia would still be building cars in...

    Toyota Australia would still be building cars in Australia if they had been allowed to renegotiate their EBA.
    The EBA is sacrament come heaven or high water.
    Our Industrial Relations system, which...
  48. General purpose contact cleaner recommendations?

    I use contact cleaner or brake cleaner regularly. To cut costs I would prefer to buy bulk say a 5 litre container of contact cleaner and use a pump type 1 litre spray bottle. Would someone be able...
  49. I think I just need to make a collar and turn and...

    I think I just need to make a collar and turn and internal taper. No need to be full length say about 25mm and then press the MT arbor into the collar and drill. I will try and post some photos....
  50. Workholding holding morse taper arbor in a chuck?

    I have a number of morse taper arbors without the tang and wish to drill and tape the rear to fit a stop of kind. How does one go about holding say a 3 morse taper in a 3 or 4 jaw chuck?

    Thanks,...
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