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16th Aug 2022, 09:35 PM
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Probably about 20 cuts of 50x50x1.6 RHS
Probably about 20 cuts of 50x50x1.6 RHS
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16th Aug 2022, 05:48 PM
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Original blade. Only used for one project.
Original blade. Only used for one project.
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15th Aug 2022, 11:28 PM
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305mm (12) Portable Cold Metal Cut Saw Makita LC1230
No longer needed Makita Metal Cut _off saw.
Can deliver within reason.
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23rd Jun 2022, 05:24 PM
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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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7th May 2022, 02:33 PM
Thread: Checking electrode tip angles?
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Checking electrode tip angles?
Is there an equivalent tungsten electrode tip gauge for checking angles similar to a thread gauge?
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16th Feb 2022, 06:56 PM
Thread: Victorian buying a use car in nsw?
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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?
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25th Jun 2021, 08:02 PM
Thread: What did you learn today?
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Sticky: David, where did you buy the belt? Regards, Tom
David, where did you buy the belt?
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24th Jan 2021, 10:17 AM
Thread: Cross-slide dial inaccurate ?
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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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23rd Jan 2021, 11:07 PM
Thread: Cross-slide dial inaccurate ?
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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... -
23rd Jan 2021, 05:09 PM
Thread: Cross-slide dial inaccurate ?
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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.
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30th Nov 2020, 09:35 AM
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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...
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3rd Nov 2020, 11:41 PM
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The gear is keyed. Best would be to rotate the...
The gear is keyed. Best would be to rotate the Decal. Metric Lead screw.
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3rd Nov 2020, 11:27 PM
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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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8th Oct 2020, 02:46 PM
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Very good. I subscribed. :)
Very good. I subscribed. :)
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12th Sep 2020, 02:11 PM
Thread: Single Phase Pump for coolant system
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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.
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16th Aug 2020, 11:12 PM
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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.
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22nd Jul 2020, 10:44 PM
Thread: Anyone bought from China lately
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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?
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14th Jul 2020, 08:24 PM
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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.
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13th Jul 2020, 11:00 PM
Thread: Scraping Biax Control Gauge ?
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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?
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13th Jul 2020, 04:28 PM
Thread: Scraping Biax Control Gauge ?
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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?
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12th Jul 2020, 05:09 PM
Thread: I am tired of crap products
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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...
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12th Jul 2020, 01:30 PM
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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 about quality. It was of real concern to...
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11th Jul 2020, 07:48 PM
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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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26th Jun 2020, 09:23 AM
Thread: Milling machines
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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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24th Jun 2020, 10:57 AM
Thread: Milling machines
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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...
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20th Jun 2020, 11:48 AM
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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,...
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18th Jun 2020, 09:27 PM
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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... -
8th Jun 2020, 08:30 PM
Thread: Richard King scraping classes in australia
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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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6th Jun 2020, 05:54 PM
Thread: What did you learn today?
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Sticky: This might be operator error :oo:
This might be operator error :oo:
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25th May 2020, 01:46 PM
Thread: Cross-slide dial inaccurate ?
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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
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23rd May 2020, 08:05 PM
Thread: Cross-slide dial inaccurate ?
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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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23rd May 2020, 01:17 PM
Thread: Cross-slide dial inaccurate ?
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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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22nd May 2020, 11:48 PM
Thread: Cross-slide dial inaccurate ?
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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
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22nd May 2020, 10:41 AM
Thread: Lathe chuck forcing work piece out???
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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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22nd May 2020, 10:31 AM
Thread: Lathe chuck forcing work piece out???
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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.
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22nd May 2020, 10:20 AM
Thread: Lathe chuck forcing work piece out???
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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.
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22nd May 2020, 10:11 AM
Thread: Lathe chuck forcing work piece out???
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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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22nd May 2020, 12:22 AM
Thread: Cross-slide dial inaccurate ?
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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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21st May 2020, 11:59 PM
Thread: Cross-slide dial inaccurate ?
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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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15th May 2020, 12:21 PM
Thread: Trepanning tools for the lathe?
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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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23rd Apr 2020, 08:33 PM
Thread: Anyone bought from China lately
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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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13th Apr 2020, 01:54 AM
Thread: Recessed jaw ends for holding thin items
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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.
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5th Jan 2020, 11:10 PM
Thread: Drawbar Removal Tool
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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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3rd Jan 2020, 04:43 PM
Thread: Tightening a scroll , self centring chuck
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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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23rd Nov 2019, 12:26 PM
Thread: Drawbar not drawing straight :(
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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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23rd Nov 2019, 09:02 AM
Thread: Drawbar not drawing straight :(
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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.
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20th Nov 2019, 11:34 AM
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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.
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6th Nov 2019, 12:40 PM
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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...
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1st Nov 2019, 09:28 PM
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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....
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1st Nov 2019, 07:32 PM
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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,...