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11th Mar 2024, 09:32 PM
Thread: Specialty Steel Supply
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405282 Got some 4140, 1214 and 1045 from...
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Got some 4140, 1214 and 1045 from Edcon. Easy to deal with and they've got a great range of stuff. Thanks for the tip Pipeclay and Ulyanov. -
2nd Mar 2024, 10:11 PM
Thread: Specialty Steel Supply
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Thanks Steve and Morris for the scrounging...
Thanks Steve and Morris for the scrounging advice. They are both great leads. Re forklift tynes I have heard that before and there's a mob closeby that I will follow up on.
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2nd Mar 2024, 10:06 PM
Thread: Specialty Steel Supply
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Man I'm from Canberra. We have a dazzling array...
Man I'm from Canberra. We have a dazzling array of politicians and public servants here. But if I ask the biggest steel merchant we have for specialty steel they'll just drag out the least rusty...
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1st Mar 2024, 01:15 PM
Thread: Specialty Steel Supply
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Thanks for the replies fellas - I have reached...
Thanks for the replies fellas - I have reached out to Edcon to see what they have. Thanks heaps for offering to grab me stuff Ulyanov, as it turns out I'll be in Manly next weekend so if they have...
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29th Feb 2024, 02:38 PM
Thread: Specialty Steel Supply
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Specialty Steel Supply
Hi All,
Looking to get some 4140 (or similar) in various diameters to have on stock and to work through a range of projects in the workshop practice books that I think would benefit from steel... -
21st Jun 2022, 04:15 PM
Thread: How to get fish oil off lathe ways
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I did indeed get it off and for memory thinners...
I did indeed get it off and for memory thinners did the trick!
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21st Jun 2022, 04:12 PM
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I love Chevs! I would love to own a 55, 6 or 7.
I love Chevs! I would love to own a 55, 6 or 7.
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21st Jun 2022, 04:11 PM
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Sorry for the late reply! I love the lathe....
Sorry for the late reply!
I love the lathe. I have only owned 2 lathes, and used maybe two more on top of that, but I was immediately machining to tighter tolerances when I got the 340D. I... -
14th Oct 2021, 08:55 PM
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Fixed thanks fellas. User error was the issue...
Fixed thanks fellas. User error was the issue (doh). I had both change gears connected to the 127. The 120 may as well have not been there. Once I introduced it into the fray I was bang on. Whilst I...
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14th Oct 2021, 07:34 PM
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Help with thread cutting - cutting wrong pitch
Hi all,
I have an Al340-D that I have had for a while now. The last few times I have cut a thread on it I have noticed that the pitch is slightly out from what I intended. As an example. I just... -
6th Dec 2019, 09:47 AM
Thread: mysore kirloskar Enterprise 10 (E-10)
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No problems - glad it was useful! Brendan
No problems - glad it was useful!
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10th Oct 2019, 10:05 AM
Thread: mysore kirloskar Enterprise 10 (E-10)
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Enterprise 10 Lathe Manual
Hi James,
I used to own one of these machines - I loved it. There must be a few of them around still as every 6 months or so I get an email requesting the Manual for it which I must have... -
20th Sep 2018, 04:24 PM
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Thanks for all the replies fellas. I like...
Thanks for all the replies fellas.
I like the idea of the digital angle finder - I used to have one of them actually but it didn't last long. I will buy another.
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18th Sep 2018, 05:35 PM
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Thanks, I forgot to say the reason I need the...
Thanks, I forgot to say the reason I need the name is so I can order (or try to order) a new one from hare and forbes.
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18th Sep 2018, 05:13 PM
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Name of degree scale on compound slide
Someone once told me there is no such thing as stupid questions, only stupid people. However nonetheless I need to ask what may be a stupid question- what is the name of the degree adjustment...
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14th Sep 2018, 03:17 PM
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Hi Marty, Firstly I would strongly agree with...
Hi Marty,
Firstly I would strongly agree with the other posters who said don't give up on this lathe - You will like using it a lot more than a smaller lathe, which as correctly pointed out, will... -
7th Sep 2018, 10:34 AM
Thread: Kinetic Log Splitter
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Kinetic Log Splitter
has anyone here ever built or used a kinetic log splitter on green Australian hardwoods? Me and some mates are going to build or buy a log splitter and the kinetic variety caught my eye due to the...
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24th Aug 2018, 05:14 PM
Thread: Is this multi start thread possible ?
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So what advances the table? Do you do that...
So what advances the table? Do you do that manually and it simultaneously rotates the work in the DH?
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24th Aug 2018, 03:22 PM
Thread: Carbide insert experience
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"On the cheap end there is horrible sets that are...
"On the cheap end there is horrible sets that are poorly designed and If it's a kit like this https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10mm-3-8...t/392096484278"
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24th Aug 2018, 03:13 PM
Thread: Is this multi start thread possible ?
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Michael that's unreal - I had no idea you could...
Michael that's unreal - I had no idea you could do that on a mill. Is that some sort of dedicated thread cutting attachment that is made specially for your mill or is it something generic you have...
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21st Aug 2018, 12:30 PM
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Yeah I agree Simon. On the weekend I managed to...
Yeah I agree Simon. On the weekend I managed to find some very faint markings on the table feed selector. They range from 1.0 to 20.0. There are no other markings (like mm per revolution, or...
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17th Aug 2018, 11:03 PM
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Not sure re how original it is... however can...
Not sure re how original it is... however can confirm that the lube chart has the year on it (1964) the model (Fyc-26) and a serial number too (20-11).
it also has the weight on it as 2350. I was... -
17th Aug 2018, 07:14 PM
Thread: End Mill Recommendations
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Thanks mate, I’ll check them out !
Thanks mate, I’ll check them out !
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16th Aug 2018, 10:15 PM
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Maybe I should test it with a Geiger counter ...
Maybe I should test it with a Geiger counter ...
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16th Aug 2018, 09:05 PM
Thread: End Mill Recommendations
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Thanks Dave. What about solid carbide end mills?...
Thanks Dave. What about solid carbide end mills? Do they need heaps of RPM? It came with a 75mm face mill which is pretty good. It’s a sandvik one. I want to get a bigger one to work on cylinder heads
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16th Aug 2018, 09:01 PM
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I wonder if the machine is basically metric but...
I wonder if the machine is basically metric but calibrated to correspond to imperial. ie 10th mm = 3.9" thou, so 0.11 would be 4" thou.
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16th Aug 2018, 07:51 PM
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Thanks gents. I’ll try take measurements to...
Thanks gents. I’ll try take measurements to determine wear as I get used to the machine. It all feels pretty good but that doesn’t mean much I spose
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16th Aug 2018, 06:04 PM
Thread: End Mill Recommendations
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End Mill Recommendations
Hi All,
Just got a new milling machine and am looking for some recommendations on what sort and size end mills to buy. I will mostly be making project in mild steel and maybe occassionally... -
16th Aug 2018, 05:53 PM
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New to me Milling Machine - made in Poland
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After years of wanting a milling machine I finally ended up with one suddenly, after stumbling accross a machine nearby. I had previously owned a big old Horizontal mill, but I didnt like... -
23rd Jul 2018, 08:57 AM
Thread: Shaft size for bearing press fit
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Thanks fellas. That’s quite a bit smaller than I...
Thanks fellas. That’s quite a bit smaller than I had in my head so I’m glad I asked.
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22nd Jul 2018, 11:17 PM
Thread: Shaft size for bearing press fit
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Shaft size for bearing press fit
Hi All,
i am am making a tool post spindle similar to the ones in the workshop practice series books. The bearings I am using are Japanese NsK ones with a 15.00 mm internal diameter. What size... -
11th Jul 2018, 04:18 PM
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Hi Graham, My lathe is a 14 x 40. I want to...
Hi Graham,
My lathe is a 14 x 40. I want to make them myself for the project, for the flexibility (I have a couple of bespoke designs in mind) and to hopefully save some money. If I can get onto... -
11th Jul 2018, 10:32 AM
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"Find a scrapped forklift tine" Thanks PeteO -...
"Find a scrapped forklift tine"
Thanks PeteO - that's a great idea. Ill do some ringing around (are there such thing as forklift wreckers???) Did you make the one pictured out of a forklift... -
10th Jul 2018, 04:47 PM
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Questions re home made BXA 250-202 quick change tool holders
Hi All,
I am interested in making some home made 250-202 QCTP tool holders. I would be looking to make 3 or 4 of them and was wondering:
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10th Jul 2018, 11:07 AM
Thread: 'Simple Indexer' for the lathe.
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Nice build Phil - as discussed over PM its one I...
Nice build Phil - as discussed over PM its one I intend on copying!
Re spindle locking - I wonder if there is a way we could use the lathes brake to do this? Install some sort of a hand brake... -
29th Jun 2018, 01:23 PM
Thread: Kin Shin Metal lathe instructions
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Hi Graham. I just sent you a PM - I live nearby...
Hi Graham. I just sent you a PM - I live nearby and would be happy to come out and take a look at your lathe and walk you through the thread cutting process. Ray if you could send me that PDF too I...
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2nd Jun 2017, 04:00 PM
Thread: VFD advice
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Thanks for the advice, I dont really like the...
Thanks for the advice, I dont really like the idea of halving power (or worse) to spin a big drill...it will just stall. I will look into the vector drive units, noting that if they are nudging...
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2nd Jun 2017, 03:30 PM
Thread: VFD advice
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Thanks Bob! i will buy two. Whilst I dont need...
Thanks Bob! i will buy two. Whilst I dont need to use any speed control for my lathe, I will definitely want speed control for my drill. I am not sure what the go with my drill is (it was a...
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2nd Jun 2017, 02:19 PM
Thread: VFD advice
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VFD advice
Hi All,
I own a three phase lathe (3hp) and a three phase drill (1hp). I have just moved house and whilst the new place has three phase to the property there are no outlets and the house has... -
16th Feb 2017, 03:54 PM
Thread: ER40 Collet Set for sale
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Yep - collets sold in about 10 mins! Thanks for...
Yep - collets sold in about 10 mins! Thanks for everyones interest. Brendan
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16th Feb 2017, 10:03 AM
Thread: ER40 Collet Set for sale
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ER40 Collet Set for sale
Hi All,
I am selling an ER40 Collet Set that I bought several years ago. It contains all sizes between 3mm and 26mm. The only collet I have used is the 26mm one, and maybe the 20mm one. The... -
11th Jan 2017, 09:49 AM
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Thanks Bob - your post also led me to this one: ...
Thanks Bob - your post also led me to this one:
Welders Angle Clamps 3 Axis - Products - Precision Specialty Tooling
I found a price for it on another website and it was like $400 or... -
10th Jan 2017, 11:46 AM
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Box tubing clamp for holding table leg to table frame
Hi All,
I made a kids table and benches on the weekend which was good fun and a bit of proof of concept for the design that I will use to make a bigger version as an outdoor setting. I used a 90... -
3rd Jan 2017, 09:40 AM
Thread: 1955 FJ Holden Sedan Restoration
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Trust me Kryn - I have looked at it from every...
Trust me Kryn - I have looked at it from every angle, and nothing is possible. I come from a family of vehicle modifiers, I know the rules well myself, I have spoken to three different engineers and...
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31st Dec 2016, 03:06 PM
Thread: 1955 FJ Holden Sedan Restoration
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The most frustrating thing for me is the...
The most frustrating thing for me is the inconsistency. The ACT government refuse to allow a modification that every other state and territory does. It's arrogant and pig headed.
Anyway, more... -
29th Dec 2016, 09:52 PM
Thread: Windsor build
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I've got a tick ford AU1 with 175k on the clock...
I've got a tick ford AU1 with 175k on the clock that is currently my daily driver. I am thinking about selling it in the new year. If you want assurance that everything works then you could drive...
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29th Dec 2016, 09:47 PM
Thread: Molasses rust removal
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I did a heap of parts for my FJ in molasses a...
I did a heap of parts for my FJ in molasses a year ago. Did it in summer and it was fast (2 weeks) but bloody messy and stinky. Even after cleaning in hot soapy water the parts reeked for months. I...
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29th Dec 2016, 09:41 PM
Thread: 1955 FJ Holden Sedan Restoration
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This is the partially rebuilt kingpin front end....
This is the partially rebuilt kingpin front end. Colour is monza red and that's what the body colour will be. There's a thousand bucks worth of parts in this front end, and despite that it will still...
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29th Dec 2016, 09:38 PM
Thread: 1955 FJ Holden Sedan Restoration
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365905365906 Some photos of more progress on...
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Some photos of more progress on the car. Today I welded up all the holes in the firewall and etch primed ahead of paint tomorrow. I filled pretty much everything, most factory holes... -
16th Sep 2015, 01:12 PM
Thread: 3Ph Power to Shed
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I too have settled on 5 pin 20 amp switches for...
I too have settled on 5 pin 20 amp switches for my 3 phase circuitry. I buy all my stuff off ebay and it works a treat...I cant remember how much cheaper it was than using the local electrical mob...