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29th May 2015, 07:08 AM
Thread: Slideway grinders go for a song
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all you need is a tambourine!
all you need is a tambourine!
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21st May 2015, 08:47 PM
Thread: Ideas for the forum?
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That wasn't criticism elanjacobs, just an...
That wasn't criticism elanjacobs, just an interesting observation. I don't mind the advertising as long as it is informative, I do it myself on other forums.
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21st May 2015, 08:11 PM
Thread: Ideas for the forum?
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says the member whose signature is total...
says the member whose signature is total advertising?
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5th May 2015, 07:24 AM
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So Joe, were those parts getting a clean-up or...
So Joe, were those parts getting a clean-up or were you removing layers of paint?
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4th May 2015, 11:41 AM
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so would I...
so would I...
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19th Mar 2015, 12:16 PM
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How deep are those holes Leroy? Looks good!
How deep are those holes Leroy? Looks good!
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19th Mar 2015, 08:36 AM
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WX#@%G AL-320G longitudinal/cross feed handle
Has anyone devised and fitted a simple stop to prevent flicking through neutral? Pics are good!
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16th Jan 2015, 05:46 AM
Thread: Is this a crazy idea?
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Etching would be my suggestion too!
Etching would be my suggestion too!
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22nd Dec 2014, 05:00 AM
Thread: more rust removal
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I agree with you regarding the use of Citric...
I agree with you regarding the use of Citric acid. The etching and pitting are real negatives in some situations!
Congratulations too on slipping 'stillage' into your conversation. That's not a... -
20th Dec 2014, 09:27 AM
Thread: more rust removal
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Yup. If it bleaches past the original colour...
Yup. If it bleaches past the original colour then you have a light basis for staining.
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20th Dec 2014, 06:06 AM
Thread: more rust removal
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Oxalic acid is a very effective stain remover or...
Oxalic acid is a very effective stain remover or bleach on timber, for rust stains generally and especially on oak. Nasty stuff though, use extra precautions when using. I wouldn't use it on metal...
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5th Sep 2014, 07:07 AM
Thread: Jockey wheel design
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Here's what I came up with in the end. I got...
Here's what I came up with in the end. I got some stainless from the local scrappy and a plastic wheel from the 'toy shop'. Took the bearings out and made bushes and washers from Acetal, the axle...
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22nd Aug 2014, 02:49 PM
Thread: Jockey wheel design
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Jockey wheel design
Currently building a hand trolley for a tinny, all aluminium and plastic only, and will fabricate a jockey wheel from the same materials. Is there a rule of thumb about how far the centre of the...
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11th Jun 2014, 06:30 AM
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What about partially cutting along the original...
What about partially cutting along the original threaded part with an angle grinder to produce a section with a wire edge so you can use that section to chase out the delrin nut once it is melted...
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14th Apr 2014, 12:55 PM
Thread: quick help with shaping metal rods
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If you correspond with Pipeclay you will be in...
If you correspond with Pipeclay you will be in good hands!
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9th Apr 2014, 06:36 AM
Thread: New, with Hercus 260
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Here's a link to an interesting thread on the...
Here's a link to an interesting thread on the cross slide nut question; http://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=181878&highlight=cross+slide+nut or ...
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21st Mar 2014, 02:51 AM
Thread: How do you move machinery at home?
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Yes, a clean floor makes a big difference!
Yes, a clean floor makes a big difference!
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20th Mar 2014, 08:58 PM
Thread: Lathe Issue Question
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Sounds like mine. Starter capacitor problem for...
Sounds like mine. Starter capacitor problem for me.
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16th Mar 2014, 03:37 PM
Thread: routing Aluminum
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Sort of, but not exactly. I use a router cutter...
Sort of, but not exactly. I use a router cutter in an engravers pantograph to cut wide slots in Al tube. I have a sacrificial wooden plug thru the middle of the tube and that is soaked in kero...
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16th Mar 2014, 05:26 AM
Thread: routing Aluminum
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Should be alright. I'd rough cut the shape very...
Should be alright. I'd rough cut the shape very close to the pattern so that a minimum amount is being removed by the router. I use kerosine as a lubricant when turning or milling Al.
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26th Feb 2014, 05:25 AM
Thread: Need a lathe... Hafco AL-320G?
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Hey fellers, any chance of some pics of your...
Hey fellers, any chance of some pics of your arrangements for the feed control lever stops? That is a must-do in the near future for me.
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24th Feb 2014, 06:45 AM
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Just a couple of thoughts... Could you run...
Just a couple of thoughts...
Could you run the thread through a candle flame prior to the moulding process? I do that to the inner wire when I'm pouring lead sinkers and it makes the release... -
4th Feb 2014, 05:45 AM
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0.05 accuracy :oo: Wow!! What have you got in...
0.05 accuracy :oo: Wow!! What have you got in mind Sebastiaan?
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12th Oct 2013, 06:15 PM
Thread: Best way to clean up taper?
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That's chore by the way, but I would reckon the...
That's chore by the way, but I would reckon the reamer is the best bet for accuracy all round. Clean the crud off the reamer after, rather than the bore, before.
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5th Sep 2013, 05:41 AM
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Whenever I have done that, it has involved a...
Whenever I have done that, it has involved a convenient tree and a block and tackle.
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28th Jul 2013, 06:33 AM
Thread: Easy way to monitor responses?
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Have you tried 'settings', up there next to 'my...
Have you tried 'settings', up there next to 'my profile'? That should give you some idea about whether there are responses being made.
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12th Jun 2013, 07:10 AM
Thread: Metal lathe.
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Read this;...
Read this; http://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/al-320g-good-bad-news-168716/?highlight=al320g There are other related threads on this forum, type al320g into the search facility.
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31st May 2013, 06:33 AM
Thread: Metal lathe.
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Enroll at your local TAFE for a basic course. ...
Enroll at your local TAFE for a basic course. Turning 1 in the National Metal Modules would be a good start. Give you something to think about.
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25th Mar 2013, 02:26 AM
Thread: New Metal Lathe
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Yeah, the neutral position is very indeterminate,...
Yeah, the neutral position is very indeterminate, and putting in a stop has certainly crossed my mind.
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24th Mar 2013, 09:01 PM
Thread: New Metal Lathe
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What a bastard that lever is! I've lost count of...
What a bastard that lever is! I've lost count of the number of times I've finished a run and flicked the lever to 'off', just to see it start to cut at right angles into the workpiece because the...
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27th Feb 2013, 05:59 AM
Thread: Etched brass name plates
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There is a bit of a learning curve assosciated...
There is a bit of a learning curve assosciated with using this and similar products, according to my experiences anyway. An alternative you might think about would be to get a silk screen made up. ...
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26th Feb 2013, 06:23 AM
Thread: Where to buy Bearings
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Have you tried 'Small Parts and Bearings' on the...
Have you tried 'Small Parts and Bearings' on the web? Good range and quick delivery in my experience.
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17th Jan 2013, 07:51 AM
Thread: Problem with AL320G Lathe
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Thanks for the suggestion Lee. I am cognisant...
Thanks for the suggestion Lee. I am cognisant that gear changes need a little 'humouring' to get them right. It is not a sophisticated set up indeed!
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16th Jan 2013, 01:12 PM
Thread: Problem with AL320G Lathe
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I've had the cover off, plenty of oil and nothing...
I've had the cover off, plenty of oil and nothing odd that I could see.
No noticable play in headstock spindle
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16th Jan 2013, 08:46 AM
Thread: Problem with AL320G Lathe
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Thanks Stuart, it was a typo which I hope I...
Thanks Stuart,
it was a typo which I hope I have fixed.
I looked through the thread you suggested.
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16th Jan 2013, 07:00 AM
Thread: Problem with AL320G Lathe
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Problem with AL320G Lathe
I've had the lathe for about 7 months and it has worked well until it started revving slowly when it was switched on. There is a sort of tumbling noise in the headstock which disappears when it...
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4th Jan 2013, 05:49 PM
Thread: How to stop birthday spam
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Then allow me to return the compliment. Reddie...
Then allow me to return the compliment. Reddie sent.
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4th Jan 2013, 01:29 PM
Thread: How to stop birthday spam
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That's a pretty strong response from someone who...
That's a pretty strong response from someone who has nothing to be ashamed of. You even went to the extent of adding to my reputation in the negative!
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2nd Jan 2013, 03:49 AM
Thread: How to stop birthday spam
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No Julian, you didn't deserve that. Two40 did...
No Julian, you didn't deserve that. Two40 did the right thing and told you how to solve your problem. The rest jumped on you like a ton of bricks because you were different from them. They should...
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24th Nov 2012, 06:33 AM
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A lot of toys (like trains as an example) use...
A lot of toys (like trains as an example) use etching in their construction. Quite intricate designs are possible. Generally though, etch resist has to be applied on both sides of the project if...
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22nd Oct 2012, 06:48 AM
Thread: M8 Capnuts, or should it be M8 Cap Nuts?
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Try 'Small Parts and Bearings', they'll have what...
Try 'Small Parts and Bearings', they'll have what you want.
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18th Oct 2012, 04:19 PM
Thread: old victa mower flywheel
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A lot of those old Victa motors have a small bolt...
A lot of those old Victa motors have a small bolt in the bottom of the crankcase. With that removed you can insert a screwdriver or piece of steel rod to stop rotation while you loosen nuts top and...
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7th Oct 2012, 08:16 PM
Thread: Casting 'Pewter'
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Meniscus is the word you were after, and I'd like...
Meniscus is the word you were after, and I'd like to know too.
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11th Sep 2012, 10:23 AM
Thread: So, this Sunday forum outage....
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Has anyone noticed that the dog t**d pictures are...
Has anyone noticed that the dog t**d pictures are upside down?
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10th Aug 2012, 08:51 PM
Thread: hsc helpp please!!!!!!
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nice job, :2tsup:.
nice job, :2tsup:.
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6th Aug 2012, 09:10 PM
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Looks like a nice bit of kit! I have 2...
Looks like a nice bit of kit! I have 2 pantographs in the shed, a benchtop Scripta from France that is good for 3D jobs and a big English model for standard flat jobs. They are used on wood, brass...
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22nd Jul 2012, 05:51 PM
Thread: clean up bench grinder wheels
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You should be able to get a plain dressing stick...
You should be able to get a plain dressing stick which is pretty low tech. Things like star wheels are good but expensive.
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28th May 2012, 06:36 AM
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400grams for $11.99 thru ebay vs $15 for 1kg or...
400grams for $11.99 thru ebay vs $15 for 1kg or $25 for 2kg at the soap shop. The ebay option is happy to post, but the soap place is not. I suppose it falls into dangerous goods category but...
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27th May 2012, 10:07 PM
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I got mine from a soap making supplier in the...
I got mine from a soap making supplier in the Penrith area, Heirloom Bodycare Shop, they have a website. Bought by the Kilo, which makes a lot of soft soap. I only used a third and have a lifetime...
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27th May 2012, 09:48 PM
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Tallow soap made with NaOH will give a hard soap....
Tallow soap made with NaOH will give a hard soap. If you want a soft soap, as in a recipe in a previous post, you should use KOH. That will give you Potassium Stearate as the active ingredient. ...