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1st Jul 2023, 03:22 PM
Thread: CVA milling machine
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CVA milling machine
I'm selling my mill. If anyone is interested Will do a better deal for forum members ...
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27th May 2023, 08:49 AM
Thread: KAO FENG Vertical Mill
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NSW I'm interested in buying it pending an...
I'm interested in buying it pending an inspection. Can I come take a look at it this weekend?
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8th Nov 2022, 01:05 PM
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Im not sure how different they are. But I’ve got...
Im not sure how different they are. But I’ve got a manual for KF1/KF12.
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24th Oct 2022, 01:58 PM
Thread: Wolhaupter boring and facing head
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NSW Item has been sold.
Item has been sold.
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15th Oct 2022, 07:42 PM
Thread: Wolhaupter boring and facing head
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NSW Wolhaupter boring and facing head
Wohlhapter UPA 3 boring and facing head imperial graduations. In excellent condition has an integrated Morse taper no3 shank with a 1/2 Whitworth drawbar. Takes 3/4 shank boring bars. Comes with 1...
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1st Oct 2022, 09:00 AM
Thread: University of Melbourne Physics Department
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I was told that the FP1 was taken by another...
I was told that the FP1 was taken by another engineering faculty. Madness that they didn't take the accessories. I would have thought that lorch would fetch alot more considering the mazak ace got...
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3rd Apr 2022, 11:02 PM
Thread: Marrickville members into Lathes
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I had a look at that particular lathe. I passed...
I had a look at that particular lathe. I passed on it. There was noticeable step in the bed. Which is Stange as it's hardened. You couldn't wind the carriage right under the chuck or tailstock end as...
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25th Feb 2022, 09:01 PM
Thread: Teeny, tiny, CNC lathe
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The tiiny lathe is. Actually pretty neat and. I...
The tiiny lathe is. Actually pretty neat and. I just so happen to be selling a small CNC lathe soon. A slant bed English made boxford 125.
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6th Feb 2022, 08:09 PM
Thread: Klopp Shaper Model 1000H
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Man that's a beast. Is it the machine in...
Man that's a beast. Is it the machine in Marrickville ? Would love a sticky beak. Just around the corner
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22nd Jan 2022, 07:57 PM
Thread: Lifting a BIG lathe
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Certainly an interesting design for a Japanese...
Certainly an interesting design for a Japanese lathe. Looks quite nice and cam lock spindle to boot. You definitely can't go wrong for what you paid. Interested in to see more.
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20th Jan 2022, 04:20 PM
Thread: Biax/Bunax making group project
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I would be happy to assist in making some parts....
I would be happy to assist in making some parts. On the CNC lathe if needed. I don't need one as Ive got a biax. I do need to make blades one day.
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18th Nov 2021, 06:57 PM
Thread: Hercus 5" chuck jaws
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Hercus 5" chuck jaws
It's a long shot but would anyone have any jaws to suit a 5" burnard chuck. With a intergrated 260 backplate. I purchased one with only one set of jaws. Which I stole as they turned out to fit a 5"...
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18th Nov 2021, 06:52 PM
Thread: Is this lathe any good?
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How large a lathe are you looking for I will be...
How large a lathe are you looking for I will be selling a well tooled up emco shortly. But I it's not on the same league capacity wise as that takisawa yours looking at.
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25th Sep 2021, 08:47 PM
Thread: My New Shed project
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Hot damn Mark. Loved following along, you must...
Hot damn Mark. Loved following along, you must have the worlds best hobby shop. I hope I can get a tour of the museum and maybe get a lathe bed ground one day 😁
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7th Aug 2021, 10:21 AM
Thread: Expanding 5C collet collection
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It has replaceable pads that you machine to suit...
It has replaceable pads that you machine to suit different IDs.
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7th Aug 2021, 10:14 AM
Thread: Expanding 5C collet collection
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Interesting collets. Funny timing I just received...
Interesting collets. Funny timing I just received A Hardinge replaceable pad 5c collet I ordered from Europe.
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13th Jun 2021, 08:52 PM
Thread: Various tooling for sale.
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I will take an edge finder of it's still...
I will take an edge finder of it's still available. Will message you.
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6th Jan 2021, 08:07 PM
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Hi mate I'm interested sent you a message
Hi mate I'm interested sent you a message
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4th Oct 2020, 05:11 PM
Thread: Brass Thread Taps 26 TPI
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I've got all the taps minus 3/16
I've got all the taps minus 3/16
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24th Aug 2020, 08:56 PM
Thread: Brass Thread Taps 26 TPI
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I should have all the taps your looking for. Will...
I should have all the taps your looking for. Will have to double check though. No dies unfortunately
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28th Jul 2020, 12:51 AM
Thread: 1/2" Mill Clamping Sets
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Hi mate I will take the Unc set it is it a...
Hi mate I will take the Unc set it is it a mixture ? Will send you a message.
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8th Jul 2020, 10:52 AM
Thread: VSD connection help
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Well I got it going. I had another look at the...
Well I got it going. I had another look at the terminal box. And despite it saying in 4 places on the machine it was wired for 400v. The motor was infact be already configured to 220. Just hooked...
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5th Jul 2020, 02:56 PM
Thread: VSD connection help
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The coolant pump is a seperate unit and I will ...
The coolant pump is a seperate unit and I will be using its own VSD. At the moment I'm just still trying to get the spindle motor hooked up. The side with two connectors is marked W and Z the one...
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5th Jul 2020, 12:41 PM
Thread: VSD connection help
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The coolant pump is three Phase. I'm still not...
The coolant pump is three Phase. I'm still not 100% how to move the flexible cables. at the moment it's 440v. But I'm thinking.
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5th Jul 2020, 11:14 AM
Thread: VSD connection help
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Thanks Bob I will give it a go. It's strange...
Thanks Bob I will give it a go. It's strange being a star wound motor.
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4th Jul 2020, 10:52 PM
Thread: VSD connection help
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VSD connection help
I'm trying to figure out how to hook up this motor too a VSD. What's confusing me is it has 9 leads UVW U1V1W1 and XYZ. If anyone can help ,Thanks in advance guys
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28th May 2020, 06:12 PM
Thread: My New Shed project
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Wow Mark that's definitely an accomplishment I...
Wow Mark that's definitely an accomplishment I love it.
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25th Apr 2020, 10:08 PM
Thread: Refrig manifold and gauges
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Would you post. The mechanical who serviced my...
Would you post. The mechanical who serviced my ute drove off with my ute unlocked and My imperial R22 gauges ended up on the street.
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1st Apr 2020, 08:13 PM
Thread: Cinese Lathes
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Mate a 9" inch lathe is only 300 ish kg. It's...
Mate a 9" inch lathe is only 300 ish kg. It's very easily moved with a single person and an engine hoist. A lathe like a myford or Hercus is very easy too dismantle and the individual components are...
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22nd Mar 2020, 07:48 PM
Thread: CNC retrofit
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I bought a Masso to retrofit my CNC lathe. It's...
I bought a Masso to retrofit my CNC lathe. It's not a bad controller. It's expensive yes but in my situation it was worthwhile as I could use the 1984 steppers drivers and I had a analogue output for...
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18th Mar 2020, 07:17 PM
Thread: $450-$500 to resleeve this cylinder?
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Like Pipeclay says you need a dial indicator,...
Like Pipeclay says you need a dial indicator, mounted in the spindle. To clock in the bore to the Axis of the lathe both up an down and lengthwise. This ensures your parallel too the lathes travel....
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2nd Feb 2020, 04:46 PM
Thread: Precision measurement
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That's interesting Mark. I have a mate who has...
That's interesting Mark. I have a mate who has the same laser inferometer. Hes repaired it but we are missing all optical reflectors to be able to do surface plate measurements. It turns out it's...
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10th Dec 2019, 09:45 AM
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Hi mate I would be interested in a couple of...
Hi mate I would be interested in a couple of liters.
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2nd Dec 2019, 09:30 PM
Thread: My New Shed project
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Wow Mark it's really starting too look like a...
Wow Mark it's really starting too look like a workshop now. You've definitely been busy. I will have to come visit when you've got all the machines installed, I was almost thinking of visiting last...
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16th Nov 2019, 12:06 AM
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Hi mate I would love to come have a look at it.
Hi mate I would love to come have a look at it.
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6th Nov 2019, 07:32 PM
Thread: Surface Grinder Spindle oil.
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Surface Grinder Spindle oil.
I bought a power Surface Grinder awhile ago. I have only done a single test Grind since I got the machine so I haven't oiled the Spindle , But I have a paying job I need to do This weekend so Will...
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23rd Aug 2019, 08:38 PM
Thread: Ebay "Precision Granite Square"
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I bought a square from another Source. With The...
I bought a square from another Source. With The surface plate Group buy recently. It was slightly more expensive but not much more it's also a grade 00
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13th Aug 2019, 09:01 AM
Thread: Lifting points Power surface grinder
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Over The weekend I got the Machine unloaded and...
Over The weekend I got the Machine unloaded and in position. I was definitely not using the Engine hoist for its intended purpose and had visions of it failing.
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8th Aug 2019, 09:14 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: The dovetails aren't worn and are pretty...
The dovetails aren't worn and are pretty parallel. I did give them a trickle with the straight edge but I don't want to change the geometry. I was just chasing even contact.
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8th Aug 2019, 08:41 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: My latest project is scraping the Cross slide on...
My latest project is scraping the Cross slide on my Hafco 960 lathe. I have done the slide and now will use it to spot the carriage.
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4th Aug 2019, 10:50 AM
Thread: Down the Rabbit hole. Boxford 240 lathe
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Down the Rabbit hole. Boxford 240 lathe
I just bought this Boxford 240 CTl CNC lathe pick it up in a few weeks. I am not sure what I've gotten myself in to I have wanted to learn abit about CNC and thought this might be the right avenue....
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26th Jun 2019, 04:07 PM
Thread: Lifting points Power surface grinder
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Thanks Bruce mate its good too hear from you...
Thanks Bruce mate its good too hear from you again I may very well take you up on the offer of advice once the time comes.
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25th Jun 2019, 08:51 PM
Thread: Lifting points Power surface grinder
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Ropetangler , I understand what your saying I...
Ropetangler , I understand what your saying I will be using the tandem axle trailer from work so I can't drill holes but it does have sturdy tie rails welded too the frame.
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24th Jun 2019, 09:37 PM
Thread: Lifting points Power surface grinder
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Lifting points Power surface grinder
So I just bought this beautiful old Power Surface grinder. Would be a late 1950s model I would guess I am now trying too figure out the Best way to lift it onto my trailer their doesn't seem too be...
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11th Jun 2019, 11:59 AM
Thread: 12L14 Steel purchasing online
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Where on the south coast are you?. I am happy to...
Where on the south coast are you?. I am happy to give you some.
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3rd Jun 2019, 11:24 PM
Thread: Is a con VFD output voltage
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Yea these drives aren't anything like a Powertran...
Yea these drives aren't anything like a Powertran or a HY. I just wanted a cheap drive for a 3 phase machine I
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3rd Jun 2019, 10:19 PM
Thread: Is a con VFD output voltage
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Bob the manual on these units Is rubbish. They...
Bob the manual on these units Is rubbish. They have very limited settings I haven't even found a mention of a factory reset in the manual.
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3rd Jun 2019, 09:58 PM
Thread: Is a con VFD output voltage
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Is a con VFD output voltage
I just bought the cheapest VSD on eBay a mistake I know. turns out it's an Isacon 1.5kw I tried to set it up tonight and .. . Nothing the motor makes the VFD wine but doesn't rotate. I Get the meter...
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27th May 2019, 09:40 PM
Thread: Surface plate group buy
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Surface plate group buy
A Friend of mine is buying some Surface plates from China, any size you want is available as well as granite Squares and parallels 00 grade . I am just posting too see if anyones interested I will...
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24th May 2019, 08:55 PM
Thread: Which lathe should I keep ?
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Funnily enough it's an all Imperial machine with...
Funnily enough it's an all Imperial machine with a threaded spindle. It does have every change gear for thread cutting and has power cross slide. Unfortunately only a 22mm spindle bore.