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12th Jan 2024, 10:58 PM
Thread: Lathe for sale
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his contact: https://www.facebook.com/icaneat ...
his contact: https://www.facebook.com/icaneat
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12th Jan 2024, 10:57 PM
Thread: Lathe for sale
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"EDIT: Larger Ausino lathe SOLD colchester still...
"EDIT: Larger Ausino lathe SOLD colchester still available 3 lathes for sale, will get pictures of the other ones tomorrow, located Thomastown Melbourne.. make me an offer, otherwise they are going...
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10th Aug 2023, 07:32 PM
Thread: 20x17x1.5mm tubing?
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https://www.airportmetals.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Stock-List-2022-Website-edited.pdf
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4th Mar 2023, 12:46 AM
Thread: Blackening
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I just did one with the old diesel oil and the...
I just did one with the old diesel oil and the result is better than steel
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18th Sep 2022, 12:52 PM
Thread: Milling tool storage
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Hi Steve, Yes they are painted. The trolley...
Hi Steve,
Yes they are painted. The trolley on the back is just MDF top.
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18th Sep 2022, 12:09 PM
Thread: Milling tool storage
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I made this rack to hold the NT40. The storage...
I made this rack to hold the NT40. The storage behind that is to store Vices and RT. Both are on casters so I could move them around, so far so good with the rust, I did spray CRC in them.
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7th Sep 2022, 01:21 AM
Thread: Power hacksaw cut direction
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Hi Stustoys, We could see the arch from A->B...
Hi Stustoys,
We could see the arch from A->B on the forward is longer than the return from B->A in this drawing. The cam is to actuate the hydraulic to lift the blade off the work piece on the... -
6th Sep 2022, 11:27 PM
Thread: Power hacksaw cut direction
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I think you can also rotate the hydraulic cam 180...
I think you can also rotate the hydraulic cam 180 degrees then turn the blade around so it lifts on the "return stroke". It depends on the crank wheel position referencing to the pivot point on the...
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13th Aug 2022, 12:05 AM
Thread: Why do I want a D Bit Grinder
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Will these fit? ...
Will these fit?
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22nd Oct 2021, 10:33 PM
Thread: ecogoo ......again
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I just had ago at the 4KW unit. Using the first...
I just had ago at the 4KW unit. Using the first diagram below with the parameters next to it except for P3.02=0 as I do not need to run in reverse.
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21st Oct 2021, 02:08 PM
Thread: How to Hold This?
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how about holesaw? I have done 1" thick with...
how about holesaw?
I have done 1" thick with holesaw before
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18th Oct 2021, 09:30 AM
Thread: Steel Suppliers Melbourne
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They do have larger than 24mm in bright and...
They do have larger than 24mm in bright and cut/sell any size you like. the guy in Springvale is Dean, good bloke. Do you know here to get 4140 in Melb?
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17th Oct 2021, 10:38 PM
Thread: Steel Suppliers Melbourne
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how about steel solutions? ...
how about steel solutions? https://www.steelsolutions.com.au/
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11th Oct 2021, 09:07 PM
Thread: Damaged Threaded Shaft - Rethreading?
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I am in Mount Waverley and I can help if you are...
I am in Mount Waverley and I can help if you are not too far from me? Maybe it is better off to put on highest speed then spin the chuck by hand.
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24th Sep 2021, 06:48 PM
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Sorry, missing "per hour" :)
Sorry, missing "per hour" :)
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21st Sep 2021, 04:24 PM
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I used Shane at Total Crane Trucks today. 3.5hrs...
I used Shane at Total Crane Trucks today. 3.5hrs all up to collect from Campbellfield to Mt Waverley, he has skates to wheel into the shed too. It makes it so much easy and safe. He is charging...
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2nd Aug 2021, 09:27 PM
Thread: LAM 350 price guide
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Check this out out if you are not too far......
Check this out out if you are not too far...
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22nd Jun 2021, 03:05 PM
Thread: Newby painting/preping steel
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etch primer on bare metal is to act as the...
etch primer on bare metal is to act as the bonding media between the metal and the colour paint coat. It also helps with rust. Sometimes you get the bubbles under the paint if there is no etch...
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10th Jun 2021, 10:11 PM
Thread: Thread cutting
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here is my setup to thread on reverse
here is my setup to thread on reverse
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10th Jun 2021, 01:17 PM
Thread: Thread cutting
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The dial indicator has to do with the thread on...
The dial indicator has to do with the thread on the leadscrew. If the leadscrew is 8tpi then it takes 8 turns on the leadscrew for the dial to move from #1 to #2 on that dial and the carriage will...
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10th Jun 2021, 10:46 AM
Thread: Thread cutting
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Hi Tony, To cut on the reverse, the tumbler...
Hi Tony,
To cut on the reverse, the tumbler will still be the same as you go toward the chuck, you just have to put the cutting tool upside down. If you reserve the tumbler you will get lefthand... -
3rd Jun 2021, 01:42 PM
Thread: Hercus 260 belt replacement.
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Hi Chris, If you don't use the back gear at...
Hi Chris,
If you don't use the back gear at all then it is ok I guess otherwise you would have to lubricate the back gear, also undo the crews to drop the oil in for the shafts too. Oil also... -
2nd Jun 2021, 09:05 PM
Thread: Hercus 260 belt replacement.
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I think about an hour Chris all up Chris. Trong
I think about an hour Chris all up Chris.
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2nd Jun 2021, 10:15 AM
Thread: Hercus 260 belt replacement.
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Hercus 260 belt replacement.
I just replaced the link-belt back to V-belt recent as the link belt seems to be too stiff (it came with the lathe when I bought it). I decided to go the the automotive notched belt rather than the...
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28th May 2021, 05:35 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: The cutting is the insert I bought at the...
The cutting is the insert I bought at the auction, it is 1" long to I could cut the radius close to 25mm with it. The top and bottom support are 150mm apart, that enables to cut larger die. My...
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27th May 2021, 09:49 AM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: I have a project to bend more pipe with larger...
I have a project to bend more pipe with larger bending radius and the first cutter I made is not side enough for the die (180mm) to I made a new one.
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26th May 2021, 04:27 PM
Thread: Helical gear maker?
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I am wondering if one of these will work? ...
I am wondering if one of these will work?
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22nd May 2021, 07:45 PM
Thread: removing rust/scale
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"Rust-off" from Bunnings seems to work very well....
"Rust-off" from Bunnings seems to work very well.
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22nd May 2021, 08:38 AM
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I am using the 25mm Vinidex pipe and fittings...
I am using the 25mm Vinidex pipe and fittings from Bunnings, it has been 7 years.
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20th May 2021, 10:07 PM
Thread: removing rust/scale
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Thank you for the idea Baron. I actually have 1...
Thank you for the idea Baron. I actually have 1 spare earth cable about 1.5m long, that will be perfect for that. I could mount that to the table from underneath through the copper.
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20th May 2021, 06:40 PM
Thread: removing rust/scale
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Thank you everyone, @BobL, it is about 130kg...
Thank you everyone,
@BobL, it is about 130kg and 1200mm for the length so rust conversion might not be an option.
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20th May 2021, 03:36 PM
Thread: removing rust/scale
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removing rust/scale
I just made this welding table. I am wondering what is the best way to remove the rust/scale on the top surface apart from using wire brush and angle grinder?
Thanks,
Trong
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13th May 2021, 01:21 PM
Thread: Back gears, a little guidance please.
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Hi Mathuisella, This looks like yours if you...
Hi Mathuisella,
This looks like yours if you are in Vic?
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12th May 2021, 03:47 PM
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I used the wood router to cut this dovetail. It...
I used the wood router to cut this dovetail. It worked with mild steel and aluminium is softer.
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11th May 2021, 12:50 PM
Thread: Magnetic chuck ?
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I used similar magnetic chuck from this link to...
I used similar magnetic chuck from this link to skim the scooter clutch steel plates and it worked for me.
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10th May 2021, 02:01 PM
Thread: Making a Custom Bike Brake Cable
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If it failed. PM me your address and more...
If it failed. PM me your address and more details .ie the cable length +diameter of the hole as in previous post...
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5th May 2021, 04:44 PM
Thread: Making a Custom Bike Brake Cable
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Yes, just make the "nipple" out of stainless...
Yes, just make the "nipple" out of stainless steel with a hole to fit though then TIG the end to the nipple.
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4th May 2021, 06:31 PM
Thread: Making a Custom Bike Brake Cable
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It will likely to be 1.5mm for the brake cable...
It will likely to be 1.5mm for the brake cable then Chris. Something like this has one end already, you might only need to make the other end. I have the lathe here and could make the other end for...
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4th May 2021, 06:27 PM
Thread: Metal cable cutting
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if it is stainless steel cable and you have the...
if it is stainless steel cable and you have the tig then you could weld the end back neatly too.
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4th May 2021, 03:17 PM
Thread: Making a Custom Bike Brake Cable
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Ah, having a second look and I realised the front...
Ah, having a second look and I realised the front brake and the back are not the same. Check the old cable diameter and the size of this hole below. Tell me the length of the cable you need, I...
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4th May 2021, 02:18 PM
Thread: Making a Custom Bike Brake Cable
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Hi Chris, That is the cable end cover. You...
Hi Chris,
That is the cable end cover. You can find them at Decathelon, just use the electrical crimper to crimp. those bolts with the hole is how you adjust it, not the end cover.
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30th Apr 2021, 11:37 AM
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Hi Tony, It is quite simple to remove the...
Hi Tony,
It is quite simple to remove the countershaft. Just remove the grub screw on the pulley and the collar then you will be able to slide the shaft out.
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23rd Apr 2021, 10:39 AM
Thread: Setting a cutting angle question
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You would still need to use the cross slide on...
You would still need to use the cross slide on the final pass just to lick off the the surface on both sides of the "V" groove.
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15th Mar 2021, 08:28 AM
Thread: Ex Adelaide Uni Hercus Lathes
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Congratulations, very very nice! It has extended...
Congratulations, very very nice! It has extended cross slide, does it come with the taper turning attachment too?
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1st Mar 2021, 09:43 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: Hi Bill, That brass is the gib lying flat to...
Hi Bill,
That brass is the gib lying flat to show the dimples where the crews are going. Here it is with the male/female
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1st Mar 2021, 11:47 AM
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Hi Peter, I used Pirtek in the past, they can...
Hi Peter,
I used Pirtek in the past, they can make the hoses for you. Maybe you can find the branch closer to where you are? If not try this place below.
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1st Mar 2021, 11:22 AM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: It was on the agenda to make the sine table for a...
It was on the agenda to make the sine table for a long time but I never got around it until the recent project where I needed to cut the bib for the dovetail. The “fixture” plate is removeable and I...
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4th Feb 2021, 02:25 PM
Thread: Stuck wheel removal
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You might have already done it but just in case...
You might have already done it but just in case you haven't...
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30th Jan 2021, 10:36 PM
Thread: Broken cast bracket
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Hi Matt, I have had some luck brazing castiron in...
Hi Matt, I have had some luck brazing castiron in the past. Also "nickel" electrode with arc welder, I also tried TIG using nickel electrode as filler (remove the flux). I would think Braze would...
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29th Jan 2021, 11:28 AM
Thread: Bandsaw gearbox oil
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I think that would be the "hyperoid" gear oil to...
I think that would be the "hyperoid" gear oil to avoid.