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  1. I'm guessing you have a (Hercus) shaper that is...

    I'm guessing you have a (Hercus) shaper that is missing these parts - question is do you have or have access to a lathe ?
    With these two machines you could maybe make the bits AND gain valuable...
  2. Thread: Strange Pliers

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    that must be quite some feat, the ones i use are...

    that must be quite some feat, the ones i use are made from Tungsten !!! 😁
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    I would first try using a split die if i had one...

    I would first try using a split die if i had one of the correct thread.
  4. Hi Peter, that would be something like pic below...

    Hi Peter, that would be something like pic below from here :
    Shreepad Industries

    You're right about the t-slot
  5. Don't stop for smoko or lunch 😁 Work faster ! ...

    Don't stop for smoko or lunch 😁

    Work faster ! 👍
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    Nope, i think you've covered everything (my...

    Nope, i think you've covered everything
    (my brain hurts now) , thanks :):2tsup:
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    Straight edge pattern in Vic.

    Unclear how long it is:

    https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/beaconsfield/other-antiques-art-collectables/antique-industrial-wooden-foundry-pattern-casting-mold-1-piece-/1148980373
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    No worries John, i'll pass on this one then if...

    No worries John,
    i'll pass on this one then if that's ok ?
    but still buy the collets thanks
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    I'd like this one thanks John - to go with the...

    I'd like this one thanks John - to go with the metric collets :)
    Will pm shortly
    Greg
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    Thanks John, timely offer I'd like one each of...

    Thanks John, timely offer

    I'd like one each of the metric collets, 1x6 1x12 1x16 - 3 total
    Will pm for details
    Greg
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    Might need to check if the v-belt is slipping on...

    Might need to check if the v-belt is slipping on the motor pulley due to insufficient tension adjustment.
  12. Hand scraping/machine tool reconditioning classes - Burleigh Heads, QLD

    https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/burleigh-heads/classes/hand-scraping-machine-tool-reconditioning-classes/1224635619
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    Tom Senior M-1 milling machine

    This is the same seller that had the Douglas shaper the other week - must be thinning the herd !


    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TOM-SENIOR-horizontal-mill-plus-vertical-head/173828548719
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    Sydney Shapers - cheap !

    Just saw these on gumtree in case anyone's after one a bit bigger than a Douglas :


    https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/eveleigh/power-tools/shaping-machine/1212561484
    ...
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    I like what he's asking for the CNC Twin Spindle...

    I like what he's asking for the CNC Twin Spindle Boring machine better !

    although that looks more specialised/obsolete than the shaper - at least to my untrained eye :D

    Greg
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    Douglas Shaper (with vise)

    Looks like a nice project :

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Douglas-shaper-metalworking-machine/173775469670
  17. Might be overthinking it Bob, but i would just...

    Might be overthinking it Bob, but i would just grip the wheel with one (maybe gloved ?) hand and undo with the pin-spanner in the other. Should be a right-hand thread if wheel spins CCW
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    Remember too, it's a left-hand thread. CCW to...

    Remember too, it's a left-hand thread. CCW to re-engage !
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    It's not new and it is a bit far from your area,...

    It's not new and it is a bit far from your area, but there is this on ebay:

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/KKK-115mm-Japanese-Made-Milling-Vice-for-Precision-Machine-Work/113220760815

    No...
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    Sticky: In the "Metalworking" category.

    In the "Metalworking" category.
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    This clip on saw doctoring might get you pointed...

    This clip on saw doctoring might get you pointed in the right direction :
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVsUxCmNtEI
    quite possible to do by hand - i think the difficult part might be knowing...
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    Buyer of Cyl grinder on GT sought by seller

    https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/grays-point/miscellaneous-goods/cylindrical-grinder/1154147640

    No connection to seller
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    Often, a drill chuck (for the tailstock) has...

    Often, a drill chuck (for the tailstock) has three jaws - if they wanted to argue the point :shrug:
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    Sticky: Cheapish horizontal mill in Qld

    Clean looking semi-universal Vic mill:

    Milling Machine Victoria Horizontal Project in QLD | eBay

    FWIW it's in a buy-it-now (or make an offer) format so posting here can't affect the price or...
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    Sticky: Sydney Bus Museum, Leichhardt

    Free power-hacksaw anyone ?

    Power hacksaw. Very heavy duty. 3 phase motor | Power Tools | Gumtree Australia Leichhardt Area - Leichhardt | 1123665102

    Greg
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    Sticky: Another missing head WT?

    Missing head from Douglas shaper - Cooranbong Grays Online | Miscellaneous Goods | Gumtree Australia Wyong Area - Killarney Vale | 1121453260
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    Sticky: Missing Head

    Lost TOS milling machine head - Cooranbong Grays Online | Miscellaneous Goods | Gumtree Australia Inner Sydney - Sydney City | 1121131276
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    There's one on ebay now : Rota Vintage Toolbox...

    There's one on ebay now :

    Rota Vintage Toolbox in VIC | eBay
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    Sticky: Mini Mill - HAFCO - HM10

    Anyone looking for a project, maybe a candidate for a CNC retrofit :

    Mini MILL Hafco HM10 in NSW | eBay

    greg
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    Sticky: This would have to be a good buy for the money: ...

    This would have to be a good buy for the money:

    Metal Lathe Variable Speed 16" WTH Overhead MILL in VIC | eBay
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    Sticky: Ames Triplex on GT

    An interesting "universal" machine: Lathe Mill Drill - Ames Universal Machine 240v | Miscellaneous Goods | Gumtree Australia Hawkesbury Area - Richmond | 1115154947 Greg
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    Sticky: 1906 Metal/wood Lathe

    Anyone got a spare 5 grand :

    1906 Metal Wood Lathe in QLD | eBay

    oh and it's got to be "cash on pick up" :o
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    Sticky: Anyone else want to hazard a guess what this is...

    Anyone else want to hazard a guess what this is part of ?

    http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/guildford-west/miscellaneous-goods/free-steel-metal/1096978570

    greg
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    Sticky: machine reconditioning tools

    I'm guessing everyone's seen this one :

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Milling-Machine-Reconditioning-kit-Precision-Squares-Bridge-Strip-Hand-Scraper-/221934291633

    greg
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    NSW - Metal Shaper for sale

    Hi all, if anyone IN SYDNEY is interested in this 1900's era metal shaper ( approx 12-15" stroke ) for $500 ono please feel free to contact me, preferably before next Monday after which it could be...
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    Sticky: Mill/Drill in Parkes NSW

    Cheap mill/drill:

    http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/parkes/miscellaneous-goods/drill-press/1084708336

    greg
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    More like this maybe ? ...

    More like this maybe ?

    http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/merrylands/miscellaneous-goods/metal-hobby-lathe-/1086515373

    greg
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    Sticky: Small milling machine

    i Haven't seen this model Herless before: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mill-Herless-/261965680274 Greg
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    Lathe - for Metal or Wood

    This looks to me awfully like a $300 lathe:

    http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mona-vale/miscellaneous-goods/lathe-for-metal-or-wood/1070449172

    greg
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    Was it this one ? ...

    Was it this one ?

    http://www.graysonline.com/lot/0003-5011097/
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    Fixer-upper drill press in Vic.

    Could be a good buy for someone willing to put the work into it :

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Pedestal-drill-press-/121425387352

    Greg
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    Anyone want a job ?

    http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/caringbah/miscellaneous-goods/6mm-steel-plates-required/1054569783

    No connection with ad - just saw it on gumtree :)

    Cheers,
    greg
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    another comedian on ebay (smile)

    Large Cast Iron Thing OF Great Merrit AND Prestige in Kew, VIC | eBay

    might be useful to someone here !
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    Or you could buy this one for $25 and get it sent...

    Or you could buy this one for $25 and get it sent up:

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/work-bench-vice-/281370251434

    cheers, greg
    *well it was $25 buy-it-now when i posted, but some drongo has put a...
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    Sticky: Cheap Radial arm drill press (Orange area)

    Could be a Waldown :

    http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/orange/miscellaneous-goods/old-drill-press-/1047041550

    cheers,
    greg
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    Sticky: Trewhella high lift jack

    Something odd going on here ? Two "enthusiasts" fighting it out maybe :

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/161290302246

    Wish i still had my half a dozen Trewhellas :rolleyes:
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    ..............or you could just buy this : ...

    ..............or you could just buy this :

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Coolant-Tank-/251503884715

    :)
    greg
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    Sticky: Wohlhaupter sold

    Speaking of boring heads , someone picked up a bargain:

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Wohlhaupter-Boring-Head-/281307206000

    and :no:, it wasn't me :D
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    Sticky: HYDRAULIC LIFTING TABLE in Brisbane

    Cheap as trolley lift for someone in Brissie:

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/USED-HYDRAULIC-LIFTING-TABLE-TROLLEY-CART-150-KG-CAPACITY-/161267457736

    cheers, greg
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    Nope :no:

    Nope :no:
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