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16th Aug 2023, 12:28 PM
Thread: A technical (drawing) question
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Pin / Jack spacing
Just looking at Michael's last paragraph comment, recently ran into the problem of ordering a connector for a US made multimeter, pin spacing 5/8" item supplied 16mm which is more common on recently...
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21st Jul 2023, 07:47 PM
Thread: GMF 8 HD Grinder Capacitor
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Craig, attached are some photos (I hope) of the...
Craig, attached are some photos (I hope) of the cap purchased as a spare for a shearing grinder motor made by GMF per data plate.
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19th Mar 2023, 09:21 PM
Thread: milling machine
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That is one hefty machine and presumably...
That is one hefty machine and presumably horizontal only as I don't see a vertical head around. Looks like power feeds on all axis, I wonder if it was used in the railway workshop there at some...
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30th Sep 2022, 01:09 PM
Thread: University of Melbourne Physics Department
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The last I saw on the green Lorch was around $7k...
The last I saw on the green Lorch was around $7k + take, probably one of the better deals at that price. Alan.
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14th Jun 2022, 09:21 PM
Thread: Albury / Wodonga area assistance
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Update
The item I had an interest in has gone above price expectation, so no requirement. Thanks, Alan.
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13th Jun 2022, 03:38 PM
Thread: Albury / Wodonga area assistance
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Albury / Wodonga area assistance
Hi, I am interested in bidding on an item at Pickles auction in Albury, its an electronic meter about the size of 4 loaf's of bread and around 8Kg, but it can only be picked up between 20 -22 June,...
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Shaper07, Trying again to include an attachment,...
Shaper07,
Trying again to include an attachment, grrrr!!
If its not clear enough, let me know and I can scan and email, this was provided by Norm some years ago. Alan. -
Shaper07, Maybe the attached is what you are...
Shaper07,
Maybe the attached is what you are looking for. Alan. -
15th Feb 2022, 11:12 PM
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Bob, well done, with all these mods to the...
Bob, well done, with all these mods to the dividing head, you'll run out of things to do shortly. Alan.
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15th Feb 2022, 08:08 PM
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Bob, I'm sure this will prove to be a worthwhile...
Bob, I'm sure this will prove to be a worthwhile mod, just looking at the photo of the locating pin, is there enough lead in on it (chamfer) so it locates easily.
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25th Jan 2022, 08:03 PM
Thread: Hedge Trimmer Mod
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My 2 cents worth, as snapatap says a shoulder...
My 2 cents worth, as snapatap says a shoulder bolt, but I would put a grease nipple and drill / bore the connecting path to get lube to where it does the most use in the block, similar to earthmoving...
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14th Jan 2022, 09:42 PM
Thread: Myford Super 7 lathe
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Attached are scans from my Myford gearbox manual,...
Attached are scans from my Myford gearbox manual, hope they come out ok. Alan
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9th Jan 2022, 07:33 PM
Thread: Taylor Hobson cutter grinder operation
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Hi, as already requested some photos of the...
Hi, as already requested some photos of the machine would help in answering your query as I was unaware of a cutter grinder being attached to these machines, or is it a stand alone cutter grinder...
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9th Jan 2022, 01:28 PM
Thread: Extended mandrel blind (pop) rivets
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Maybe Searle Fastners in Canningvale. Alan.
Maybe Searle Fastners in Canningvale. Alan.
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4th Jan 2022, 09:05 AM
Thread: Spiral flute tap grinding.
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BC, thanks for posting, most informative along...
BC, thanks for posting, most informative along with your other video's on the subject of cutter grinding. Alan.
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3rd Jan 2022, 08:02 PM
Thread: Unknown Tool
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There were a number of methods for positioning...
There were a number of methods for positioning the spindle on a pantograph arm, but the attached is from a Deckel KF12 I think, the graduated scale in photo 1 tends to indicate the small adjustment...
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3rd Jan 2022, 06:23 PM
Thread: Unknown Tool
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My guess would be a pantograph spindle, the arm...
My guess would be a pantograph spindle, the arm would support the jockey pulleys for a round belt from the drive motor, graduations for setting the depth of cut and the T handle raises / lowers the...
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I would send H&F Perth a nasty gram detailing...
I would send H&F Perth a nasty gram detailing what you have found with plenty of pic's and copy their head office in Sydney, this would be irrespective of whatever fix you are able to come up with....
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31st Dec 2021, 07:10 PM
Thread: Hardness files
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I have a set of the original files and they are...
I have a set of the original files and they are better than nothing and a step up from a file only guess, but can be fiddly to use. If you have not seen before, the Stefan G video ...
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12th Dec 2021, 11:23 AM
Thread: Rotating Grinder Pedestal
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My solution is nowhere as well engineered as...
My solution is nowhere as well engineered as Bob's implementation, its a bit more agricultural. Base is a truck brake drum, it was cracked so beer money only, the post sits on a plate at the bottom...
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28th Nov 2021, 07:07 PM
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On my saw, which is the same, have written blade...
On my saw, which is the same, have written blade length 99.5 inches +/- 1/4 inch.
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28th Nov 2021, 08:40 AM
Thread: Large ceiling fan for shed
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Steve, my thought would be that a ceiling fan...
Steve, my thought would be that a ceiling fan would tend to move the warmer air from the ceiling downwards. In my 60sm insulated shed I just use a 750mm oscillating pedestal fan, while not quiet, it...
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27th Nov 2021, 10:51 PM
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Looks like another first class job there Bob,...
Looks like another first class job there Bob, much better compared to the early photos, price has doubled. Alan.
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10th Nov 2021, 07:33 PM
Thread: Jacobs Rubberflex Chuck & Collets
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Update
Just to advise the chuck and included collets have sold along with a number of the loose collets.
Remaining loose collets are Three 1/16" to 1/8", and Two 1/8" to 1/4", and One 1/2" to 5/8", and One... -
9th Nov 2021, 10:36 AM
Thread: Jacobs Rubberflex Chuck & Collets
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Hi Ralph, PM sent. Alan.
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8th Nov 2021, 10:40 PM
Thread: Jacobs Rubberflex Chuck & Collets
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Hi Neil317, PM sent. Alan.
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8th Nov 2021, 05:42 PM
Thread: Jacobs Rubberflex Chuck & Collets
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Jacobs Rubberflex Chuck & Collets
Located in Perth, items for sale are Jacobs Chuck with D1-6 direct mounting, but can use a D1-4 back plate to suit, picking up the mounting holes. Full set of used collets in good overall condition...
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8th Oct 2021, 12:40 PM
Thread: LOck brand shaper
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Yes, made by the Lock Tool Company in Melbourne,...
Yes, made by the Lock Tool Company in Melbourne, had one years ago. Flat / square ways, tended to wear at the front, otherwise similar to the Douglas. Can't find my old photo now. Alan.
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5th Oct 2021, 11:08 AM
Thread: Taping a hole metric / whit
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Snapey, its anything that the supplier doesn't...
Snapey, its anything that the supplier doesn't carry as a line item and can then charge an arm / leg for :oo: but the Engineers Black Book lists a heap of Metric Special Pitches. Alan
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26th Sep 2021, 06:53 PM
Thread: Clough42 Electronic Leadscrew Implementation
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Nevo, fantastic job there. To fill engraved areas...
Nevo, fantastic job there. To fill engraved areas I use an engravers wax filler / crayon, its quite resistant to wear, smear it over the surface, let it dry and rub off, a little white spirits on a...
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12th Aug 2021, 09:52 AM
Thread: small mill
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Hi Dero, The attached is maybe of interest...
Hi Dero,
The attached is maybe of interest depending on your budget, I know nothing about the machine, but I see some tooling accessories which would not appear to fit the machine as its MT3 from... -
1st Aug 2021, 06:12 PM
Thread: Elite AR5E T&C grinder
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Hi BC, thanks, trying to track down the post now....
Hi BC, thanks, trying to track down the post now. Alan
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1st Aug 2021, 10:11 AM
Thread: Elite AR5E T&C grinder
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Thank you to all for the input, RC not sure...
Thank you to all for the input, RC not sure abrasive dust would be a good mix for some of the "grinding" undertakings viewable :oo:.
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31st Jul 2021, 12:34 PM
Thread: Elite AR5E T&C grinder
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Elite AR5E T&C grinder
Looking for some photos of the indexable tooth rest for the Elite / Astra AR5E as per outline attached, I need to make one for my machine.
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23rd Jul 2021, 01:41 PM
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Bob, I know the hassle of such, if there is...
Bob, I know the hassle of such, if there is sufficient room behind the bumper bar or attach point, use a double nut, better stainless, perpetrators want to get it off fast, most dealers just use tek...
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13th Jul 2021, 04:47 PM
Thread: Steelfast bandsaw lubrication
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Have checked my Steelfast bandsaw and all visible...
Have checked my Steelfast bandsaw and all visible bearings appear sealed units. Alan
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11th Jul 2021, 12:11 PM
Thread: Steelfast bandsaw lubrication
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Based on the photos alone I suspect that grease...
Based on the photos alone I suspect that grease would be used, but they appear to be sealed, if so, would not require further lubrication unless there is something else on the shaft. I will look at...
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30th Jun 2021, 10:07 AM
Thread: Why do I want a D Bit Grinder
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One consideration when using 5C collets to hold...
One consideration when using 5C collets to hold drills, is they are only for prime sizes, ie 4 - 5 - 6mm or imperial equivalent etc, so for the linked D bit grinder it would need some other system...
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17th Jun 2021, 07:32 AM
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Protection from the EEU :oo:
Protection from the EEU :oo:
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28th May 2021, 12:49 PM
Thread: Lathe Way Wipers
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Yes, you are correct, just waiting to sharpen a...
Yes, you are correct, just waiting to sharpen a small half round chisel to relieve a bit on the hole, but for now there is plenty of surface contact.
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28th May 2021, 09:50 AM
Thread: Lathe Way Wipers
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Lathe Way Wipers
Removal of the way wipers on my lathe for cleanup resulted in a crumbled / brittle mess, a message to 600 group on replacements resulted in a response "your lathe is so old" (mid 70's) no parts...
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21st Apr 2021, 04:32 PM
Thread: Metal and wood vertical bandsaw?
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Based on using a Steelfast bandsaw which has a 2...
Based on using a Steelfast bandsaw which has a 2 speed gearbox and a step pulley arrangement, speeds for wood and metal are quite possible, I also added a VFD to give a few more options. The downside...
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3rd Apr 2021, 08:04 AM
Thread: Deckel SO Grinder Collet
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Thanks to all for the response, I did try RCM but...
Thanks to all for the response, I did try RCM but the postage is a bit eye watering 165 Euro :o so will follow up on the U2 collet, but distant memory seems to recall there is some difference there....
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1st Apr 2021, 08:24 PM
Thread: Deckel SO Grinder Collet
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Deckel SO Grinder Collet
Looking for a collet type 355E, 20mm OD for Deckel SO single lip grinder, internal size 12mm or 1/2 inch or preferably larger.
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19th Mar 2021, 11:28 PM
Thread: Deckel FP1 Slotting Head
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Hi BJ, Thanks, unfortunately there is no...
Hi BJ,
Thanks, unfortunately there is no continuation of the slot into the tool holding area and the dark round area towards the bottom of the slot is where the bottom gudgeon pin (for the want of a... -
19th Mar 2021, 10:59 AM
Thread: Deckel FP1 Slotting Head
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Deckel FP1 Slotting Head
I'm giving the above a bit of birthday, as I understand its quite an early model and the question is, why does it have a slot on the face of the ram, what is it used for. Later versions have a solid...
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2nd Mar 2021, 06:06 PM
Thread: W20 collets with a 2mm thread pitch?
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It sounds like the collet is a Deckel standard at...
It sounds like the collet is a Deckel standard at 2mm pitch which is what the S20 uses and the same 45/5 degree, which would make sense as probably easier to find rather than the odd Mikron pitch....
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23rd Feb 2021, 12:12 PM
Thread: Bearing Question
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Hi Lee, I have just refurbed a Tough drill from...
Hi Lee,
I have just refurbed a Tough drill from roughly the same era and with similar bearings, the local supplier Statewide was able to provide off the shelf items at reasonable cost. Several... -
19th Feb 2021, 01:33 PM
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I have had standard sets of M7,9 and 11`s for...
I have had standard sets of M7,9 and 11`s for over 35 years and used one 7 a handful of times. The others will rust away before they ever get used.
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18th Feb 2021, 06:09 PM
Thread: Tough Bench drill to Pedestal conversion
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Just to expand a little on Bob's post, my machine...
Just to expand a little on Bob's post, my machine had no indication that a plate had been attached to the head, but a fellow here in WA kindly provided me one and its mounted on the left side of the...