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20th Feb 2024, 04:51 PM
Thread: DRO Hercus 9”
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“engineer3dwctools”. Is this the guy?
“engineer3dwctools”. Is this the guy?
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10th Feb 2024, 01:45 PM
Thread: Metal Spinning
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Greg, Sovereign Hill had the same family doing...
Greg, Sovereign Hill had the same family doing the spinning since the 1970’s. But they left during covid and now work from home. You can find him at the lost trades fair SOHO Metal Spinning. I...
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8th Feb 2024, 06:34 PM
Thread: Metal Spinning
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I’ll keep it in mind if I need to make and harden...
I’ll keep it in mind if I need to make and harden my own tap.
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8th Feb 2024, 03:25 PM
Thread: Metal Spinning
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Thanks Steve, the 1Hp is for the Denbigh and the...
Thanks Steve, the 1Hp is for the Denbigh and the 4HP the bigger John Heine.
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8th Feb 2024, 02:53 PM
Thread: Metal Spinning
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Hmm need to find a 1” x8TPI whit finish Tap to...
Hmm need to find a 1” x8TPI whit finish Tap to thread the wooden bucks, moulds, o to the headstock spindle. The cost of a new one seem prohibitive.
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8th Feb 2024, 02:48 PM
Thread: Metal Spinning
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Krynn, A. Dog bowl is an interesting one as it...
Krynn, A. Dog bowl is an interesting one as it would have to turn around after its dished to form the outside back on itself.
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8th Feb 2024, 01:30 PM
Thread: Metal Spinning
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I should mention it only has a 6” centre height
I should mention it only has a 6” centre height
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8th Feb 2024, 11:47 AM
Thread: Metal Spinning
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Metal Spinning
Starting a new adventure! I have acquired two small Denbigh and a large John Heine metal spinner lathes. I have taken one of the Denbighs up to the museum for future demonstrations. But need to...
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10th Jan 2024, 09:38 AM
Thread: What do I do with this?
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I have been looking for one to use in a hot bar...
I have been looking for one to use in a hot bar twisting jig.
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7th Jan 2024, 09:54 AM
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Whats tge going rate on Her us lathes?
Whats tge going rate on Her us lathes?
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29th Dec 2023, 05:40 PM
Thread: Melbourne: Machine storage options
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I have the hare & forbes gantry and I believe...
I have the hare & forbes gantry and I believe it’s slightly higher rated if you remove the casters. So if you can get the mill in place and hoist up then drive trailer under. No need to move the...
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29th Dec 2023, 10:08 AM
Thread: Melbourne: Machine storage options
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If you go the shipping container route. Make...
If you go the shipping container route.
Make sure you add vents to the container.
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29th Dec 2023, 08:21 AM
Thread: Melbourne: Machine storage options
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Melbourne: Machine storage options
They are going to build a 24hr Mc Donald’s directly opposite us in a residential area. So we are looking into selling up and moving. The greatest hurdle is the cost of moving, storing and moving...
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28th Dec 2023, 09:01 AM
Thread: Lorch WW watchmakers Lathe
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How’s the project going?
How’s the project going?
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28th Dec 2023, 08:56 AM
Thread: baby Conrik horizontal mill
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Here is a link to my mill thread from 5yrs ago ...
Here is a link to my mill thread from 5yrs ago
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28th Dec 2023, 08:38 AM
Thread: Cute Little Shaper - Minor Refurbishment
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Sorry to hear about the repairs and damage. Will...
Sorry to hear about the repairs and damage. Will follow your progress.
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28th Dec 2023, 08:27 AM
Thread: Jenson lathes
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It a lovely lathe. Interesting stand design. ...
It a lovely lathe. Interesting stand design. Certainly looks like a transition from a line shaft driven design. .
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26th Dec 2023, 02:48 PM
Thread: Baby Barnes camelback drill
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VIC Shame the flat belt pulleys and shifter have been...
Shame the flat belt pulleys and shifter have been removed in favour of a Vee belt. I notice there is a repair to the casting and what is the purpose of the hose clamps top and bottom of the spindle?
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20th Dec 2023, 10:15 PM
Thread: baby Conrik horizontal mill
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Looks almost identical to my mill but mine has no...
Looks almost identical to my mill but mine has no branding on it.
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14th Nov 2023, 10:20 AM
Thread: Steel plate
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Mine doesn’t have a backing plate just a small...
Mine doesn’t have a backing plate just a small shoulder on the spindle. It is a barely used item I bought second hand. The maker is very helpful and I bought a graver from him. I have both a palm...
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13th Nov 2023, 08:18 PM
Thread: Steel plate
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I just got a parcel i. The mail with some diamond...
I just got a parcel i. The mail with some diamond discs to try mine out.
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Its the jackhammer bit for busting up pavement. ...
Its the jackhammer bit for busting up pavement. The solid ones without a coolant hole up the centre. Hex about an 1” across the flats
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1st Nov 2023, 07:03 PM
Thread: Double Caliper
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For me when forging a bar down to size I can set...
For me when forging a bar down to size I can set one to width and the other to thickness.
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Hammer
Made a prototype hammer for an upcoming class I will be teaching.
2.5lb Cross pien.
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31st Oct 2023, 10:21 PM
Thread: Double Caliper
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Double Caliper
A set of double callipers I made myself. The bolt has been swapped out now for a square shanked rivet. The square shank allows independent movement of each leg.
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Tomahawk
Little tomahawk I forged recently to take on camping trips. Made from an old breaker bit, so along the lines of an S7 shock resisting steel.
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31st Oct 2023, 03:32 PM
Thread: Metal shaper
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VIC SOLD mate I’ll take it.
SOLD mate I’ll take it.
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31st Oct 2023, 01:36 PM
Thread: Metal shaper
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VIC I’m interested. What size stroke is it?
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21st Jun 2023, 12:36 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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Did you keep the holddowns or give into pressure?
Did you keep the holddowns or give into pressure?
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25th May 2023, 03:58 PM
Thread: Thats where Ueee got to.
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He makes a very fine product and the quality is...
He makes a very fine product and the quality is top notch. I got a deal on one of his 72” grinders through a supplier. Still haven’t finished the assembly as I need a heavy base plate to hold it...
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25th May 2023, 03:47 PM
Thread: 24mm Steel Bar- FREE
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VIC Probably forge ok
Probably forge ok
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5th Mar 2022, 07:21 PM
Thread: MACSON power Hammer
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I’m not sure if the motor is suitable for a VFD...
I’m not sure if the motor is suitable for a VFD or even if it can switch between star & delta. If it can then yes that would be an option.
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5th Mar 2022, 07:14 PM
Thread: Weldcorp 160 MIG
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Weldcorp 160 MIG
In terms of gas I was thinking I’d buy a small exchange bottle.
There is the most ancient stick welder up there already I think it creates an arc by striking to flints together.
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5th Mar 2022, 05:36 PM
Thread: Weldcorp 160 MIG
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Some photos 397418397419397420397421397422 ...
Some photos
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Not sure what this black strip of plastic is it appears to be broken off someplace.
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5th Mar 2022, 05:32 PM
Thread: Meyers Sensetive Drill
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Even though it was done ages ago, I thought some...
Even though it was done ages ago, I thought some of you may like to see the finished badge.
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5th Mar 2022, 05:26 PM
Thread: MACSON power Hammer
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MACSON power Hammer
From what I have been able to deduce with the help of some friends from McPhearsons catalogs this is a 1930's Power Hammer, the design is very similar to the Little giant power hammers made in USA...
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5th Mar 2022, 04:14 PM
Thread: Weldcorp 160 MIG
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Weldcorp 160 MIG
I was given a Weldcorp 160 Gas/Gasless MIG made in Italy for use up at the museum I volunteer at.
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16th Nov 2021, 09:19 PM
Thread: Taylor Hobson Rotary Table
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VIC That’s pretty cool. It looks like the repair has...
That’s pretty cool. It looks like the repair has cracked again??
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25th May 2021, 06:15 PM
Thread: Drill Press Lighting
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Bob, even though the capability may be more than...
Bob, even though the capability may be more than a little exaggerated, wouldn’t it still most likely be good enough to do the job???
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25th May 2021, 08:58 AM
Thread: Drill Press Lighting
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You can probably get a cheap enough led ring...
You can probably get a cheap enough led ring light these days. The spindle can go through the centre.
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23rd May 2021, 10:09 AM
Thread: Meyers Sensetive Drill
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WOW! That is impressive.
WOW! That is impressive.
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20th May 2021, 08:24 PM
Thread: Meyers Sensetive Drill
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I don’t have the original, I got photos and...
I don’t have the original, I got photos and catalog logos from some guys in USA
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20th May 2021, 02:06 PM
Thread: Meyers Sensetive Drill
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Meyers Sensetive Drill
There is a loose & tight pulley with a shift on the bottom cone pulley. That would take another flat belt to a line shaft.
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20th May 2021, 09:34 AM
Thread: Meyers Sensetive Drill
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Meyers Sensetive Drill
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I’d love to 3D print a template of the badge so I could cut it on the Pantograph.
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10th Apr 2021, 01:04 PM
Thread: Lorch WW watchmakers Lathe
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Thing of beauty. Are you going to build a stand...
Thing of beauty. Are you going to build a stand and refit the treadle?
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4th Mar 2021, 10:12 AM
Thread: Tough Drill Belt Guard Swap
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Tough Drill Belt Guard Swap
Wow, great job on the resto. I love the color combo too.
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4th Mar 2021, 10:01 AM
Thread: Buffalo Forge Drill
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Some times past, what was the finished result?
Some times past, what was the finished result?
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19th Feb 2021, 03:11 PM
Thread: DAWN MFG No 611 Drill Press
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Is the advance lever and pawl from what I can see...
Is the advance lever and pawl from what I can see on my phone. I have the same drill here.
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7th Feb 2021, 09:07 AM
Thread: D-bit / Single Lip Grinder Advice Wanted
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D-bit / Single Lip Grinder Advice Wanted
Possibly. The were Designed obviously for grinding Dbits for Pantographs. It depends on the head and collets.
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4th Feb 2021, 04:41 PM
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How to determine unmarked collet bore size/
I have various collets I’m cleaning up to use, some have either lost there size marking or never had any.
I’m wondering how exact to size the bore is or since collets compress the bore is over...