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    Re shed lighting

    Has anyone used ordinary 10 watt down lights in the workshop?
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    Nem shaper book

    Could you give us an idea why you think it is not it is not worth it? Surely in book of 500 plus pages there must be some useful information for the shaper enthusiast?
    Graeme
  3. I spark tested a couple of bars that I had and I...

    I spark tested a couple of bars that I had and I couldn't see any difference from some known 4140.
    Graeme
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    Yes it does look like a Swedish anvil. Nearly all...

    Yes it does look like a Swedish anvil. Nearly all of them have the date stamped on them (Usually in the 1900- 1920s range) Always stamped in lbs and when you look at the waist from ends the casting...
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    The problem of drilling or enlarging holes in...

    The problem of drilling or enlarging holes in sheet metal can often be solved by using a small pad of heavy cloth (at least four layers) This prevents the drill chattering and producing that...
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    When "Vazey" originally produced them in NZ they...

    When "Vazey" originally produced them in NZ they did make one that bolted on. Obviously H&F doesn't thinks there is enough market interest to warrant producing them?
    Graeme
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    I am very happy mine (a NZ one) , in practice I...

    I am very happy mine (a NZ one) , in practice I just swap tables when I want to use a vise. I have an early H&F bench drill from the 90sand I thought I measured 47 mm but I found that I had to use a...
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    Check out uses of 4140 on web It can be used for...

    Check out uses of 4140 on web It can be used for lot of things but a tool steel it is not and from my limited experience with it quenching at Cherry red would no make no difference to its hardness....
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    Just a comment. Silver steel or drill rod is or...

    Just a comment. Silver steel or drill rod is or (was?) ground to exact size and if not rusty shouldn't be able to be confused with any thing else (though you can get ground 4140 these days). As to...
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    I have bought tools from "Steamies" at Ella Beach...

    I have bought tools from "Steamies" at Ella Beach during my stint in Moresby. Who did you work for John? I worked for initially for a year with CDW and then for nearly 8yrs in the Uni Science...
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    Roger. This is on eBay at the moment in Melbourne...

    Roger. This is on eBay at the moment in Melbourne at that.http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ENGINEERING-TAP-BSF-RARE-9-32-size-26-TPI-plug-HSS-Ace-made-in-USA-NOS-/350807108502
    Graeme
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    Someone with a well tune guillotine may be able...

    Someone with a well tune guillotine may be able to cut 3-4 mm strips from 1mm? sheet. Whether cleaning up the sheared edges and straightening the strip will be too time consuming is another question...
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    The thick strips under the base are interesting,...

    The thick strips under the base are interesting, did some models have Tee slots or are they just for strengthening ?
    Graeme
  14. Thread: trip hammer

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    I have a 25lb spring hammer (20 yrs) which is...

    I have a 25lb spring hammer (20 yrs) which is about to be replaced by a 25 KG self contained Anyang hammer, when it arrives in a shipment of 22 in December over 40 (from 9 to 75 KGs ) will have been...
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    Studies in the History of Machine Tools by Robert...

    Studies in the History of Machine Tools by Robert s Woodbury is vey good if you can get it at the right price. The cheapest on BookFinder at the moment is $83.00 and the dearest is $285.00 !!??? His...
  16. Ray, I also agree with Michael's summary, which...

    Ray, I also agree with Michael's summary, which pretty well sums up those against a change. I also agree with you about the significant numbers of those who don't really care either way, But while...
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    Yes, I did recognized that the photo shopped vice...

    Yes, I did recognized that the photo shopped vice was probably a record, I was more answering issartree's original question. I didn't do so at the time as several did and came up negative.!? Which...
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    Me thinks they do !!...

    Me thinks they do !! http://www.dawntools.com.au/products/Fabricated_Engineers_Vices_06b_7.pdf?20110428 They also had some cast ones some years ago.
    Graeme
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    Sticky: No Name drill press

    Good I'm glad some one from here has their eye on it.
    Graeme
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    Sticky: Waldown Drill Project ?

    This needs to be rescued by some one looking for a Waldown NH project. I recently bought a nice (complete) one in reasonable condition, off Gumtree for considerable more than this starting price! ...
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    Sticky: Parken drill press

    To quote the seller this machine is in "excellent working order" ??? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/industrial-pedestal-drill-/161288550640?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item258d8bf8f0 Has anyone...
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    Some Bunnings are selling Oxy and acetylene no...

    Some Bunnings are selling Oxy and acetylene no rental on bottles ! http://www.tradegas.com.au/
    The closes to me so far is Port Stephens. bummer.
    Graeme
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    Sorry Kidbee It WAS too early in the morning !! I...

    Sorry Kidbee It WAS too early in the morning !! I took your question to be a machining query not a terminology question!? As Bryan said the convention just is. It is stating / describing what...
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    The best way I could explain it at this time of...

    The best way I could explain it at this time of the morning !, Is to imagine you needed to machine deep shoulders on the left and right ends of long shaft, you would need to use the opposite cranked...
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    I also thought my name was on the list ? ...

    I also thought my name was on the list ? Anyway I'll look forward to seeing it sometime.
    Thanks Graeme
  26. EW, I'm live in the Port Macquarie area and I am...

    EW, I'm live in the Port Macquarie area and I am going to the Bellingen Markets tomorrow if that is any help?
    Graeme
  27. WOW I want one now! This solves nearly all the...

    WOW I want one now! This solves nearly all the problems and I guess wouldn't cost near as much some of the present day "clean air" solutions.
    Graeme



    Ps More information can be found here...
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    Yes I also think R S Brookman "Ltd" that made...

    Yes I also think R S Brookman "Ltd" that made woodworking machinery from the 1930s onward is a different firm to R S Brookman "& Co" of 1917 or so.
    DSEL I think your machine is much earlier than...
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    DSEL74 I looked through all my catalogues with...

    DSEL74 I looked through all my catalogues with no result, but then my googlling came up with this ! ? http://www.flightglobal.com/FlightPDFArchive/1917/1917%20-%200849.PDF
    Graeme
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    Bruce I thought you must have been away, Yes I...

    Bruce
    I thought you must have been away, Yes I was able to acquire a "few" treasures. My mate was amazed at the number planes and wood chisels, said he'd never seen so many before!
    Graeme
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    TTTG Tool sale

    Don't forget TTTG's Sydney tool sale for those that are close enough. Early start tomorrow for my mate and I driving down from the Mid North coast.
    Graeme
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    Sticky: CAST IRON ANGLE PLATE ??

    This to me looks more like the table off a small shaper?? Cast Iron Angle Plate | eBay
    If anyone here needed a replacement table, or even wanted to build one of these, it might be just the thing?...
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    Never heard of it before, but at $21 a can it...

    Never heard of it before, but at $21 a can it would have to be very special!? I looked up the MSDS sheet and looked at their web page screed on it and I wasn't very impressed.
    Look up the AUSSIE...
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    Hope I am not too late to wish you all the best...

    Hope I am not too late to wish you all the best and trust that it WAS a great day.
    Graeme.

    PS. I will reach the same milestone (imperial!) in February. Surely that isn't Sixty years since we...
  35. Many a time as a apprentice at the Mortlake...

    Many a time as a apprentice at the Mortlake Gasworks I was sent to the store with a hacksaw to cut off what was require, some time 2"!. Today I think that most people's experience is with cheap...
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    ASO on eBay!

    Just a bit of learning for the anvil looker's! Solid Anvil 30kg in Brisbane, QLD | eBay These are Ch.....ese and sold for about half this price a few years ago, they are cast iron and note the flat...
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    Sticky: Hopefully I will be able tell you that the...

    Hopefully I will be able tell you that the Hartford WAS a good buy after I get it home next week ?! Sometimes you just have to make a spur of the moment (rash?) decision and hope for the best! I have...
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    Spark testing use to be a basic workshop...

    Spark testing use to be a basic workshop practice, not done much these days! Works best when you have known samples to compare from. But it will tell you whether you have wrought iron, mild steel or...
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    I agree with Brob.... A visit to your local ...

    I agree with Brob.... A visit to your local scappy could be productive, a large piece scrap could be a way to get started into blacksmithing quickly. I think that a rail anvil done down these lines...
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    See that second Anvilfire link but basically it...

    See that second Anvilfire link but basically it is a crude type of hardness test. By DROPPING a 1" hardened ball bearing from 10 or 12 inches on to the anvil's face and observing the percentage of...
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    Buying a good second hand anvil is not easy, but...

    Buying a good second hand anvil is not easy, but it can be done! Knowledge is the key, knowing what is good and what is not, what can be repaired and what can't. This knowledge only comes slowly by...
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    Very interesting comment on the shutter speed...

    Very interesting comment on the shutter speed versus eye speed. SG Never really given it much thought but I guess I have wondered why some photos look more spectacular than the real thing no...
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    SG, Great photo perfect timing, I hope you were...

    SG, Great photo perfect timing, I hope you were the only (other) one in the shop at the time!? Graeme
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    Graeme Thanks for the info, 1937...wow, didn't...

    Graeme Thanks for the info, 1937...wow, didn't think it would date back that far. Any chance you could scan the page for me:please2:.

    I haven't checked the motor plate yet, so it will be...
  45. Thread: Skool daze

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    Great link, I like photos 21 and 24 the best! ...

    Great link, I like photos 21 and 24 the best! Yes I think it is a Hercus lathe, but the milling machine is certainly a bit strange!!
    Note not a pair of safety glasses in sight!
    Graeme
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    If you had any information to share on the...

    If you had any information to share on the machine (it would be great if anyone had specs on the weight, or have used one, I would really love to hear from you.

    Cheers,

    Camo


    Just looked...
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    Nearnexus, That has come up well, not quite a...

    Nearnexus, That has come up well, not quite a "silk purse" but very usable! The small vice looks quite different from a normal drill vice? any chance of a close up photo.
    Graeme
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    Sticky: Anvil / welding table ANYONE ?

    Is this a "new" use for a lathe? What more can be said!
    OLD Metal Lathe Basic Machine Works Well NO Longer Used Anvil Welding Table in Sydney, NSW | eBay

    Graeme
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    I have found so many good videos on that link....

    I have found so many good videos on that link. The lack of interest here however makes me reluctant to post any more.[/QUOTE]



    Thank you variant22 for posting that link/s.
    I have watch only...
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    Double WOW I never would have guessed. What a...

    Double WOW I never would have guessed. What a brilliant device.

    Graeme
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