Search:
Type: Posts; User: GeoffW1
Search: Search took 0.00 seconds.
-
28th Nov 2017, 05:45 PM
Thread: Restoration of a car ferry
by GeoffW1- Replies
- 5
- Views
- 13,820
Restoration of a car ferry
Hi,
OK, it's not quite cars, but nearly. The Raymond Island car ferry, on the Gippsland Lakes, Vic., has been taken out of service after corrosion on its undersides was found.
Apparently when... -
28th Nov 2017, 04:14 PM
Thread: Whatsit Called and Why Do they exist ?
by GeoffW1- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 2,215
I agree with Peter, I used to use shell end mill...
I agree with Peter, I used to use shell end mill cutters with drive slots on the back like this
https://3.imimg.com/data3/JK/QA/MY-7189258/shell-end-mills-250x250.jpg
I note the square tongues... -
22nd Nov 2017, 09:13 PM
Thread: Small HS Router Bits
by GeoffW1- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 5,906
Hi, With our ER11 collets I have notice the...
Hi,
With our ER11 collets I have notice the same puzzle, so am also interested.
At the moment I order these router bits off eBay, usually from China, in HSS and carbide, 3 mm, 4 mm, 6 mm, and... -
2nd Oct 2017, 11:37 AM
Thread: Can anyone identify this tool?
by GeoffW1- Replies
- 5
- Views
- 4,972
Hi, This is correct. The idea is the machine...
Hi,
This is correct. The idea is the machine operator (usually a thread rolling machine) can use it quickly to determine if thread size is correct, without having to make an actual measurement.... -
17th Jul 2017, 03:20 AM
Thread: Is a manual nibbler worth the effort?
by GeoffW1- Replies
- 5
- Views
- 1,733
They are only for finishing a cut in tight spots...
They are only for finishing a cut in tight spots I think. Routinely I use a simple nibbler attachment to a power drill and it works very well.
Cheers -
17th Apr 2017, 07:02 PM
- Replies
- 2
- Views
- 3,963
Hi, We have a single phase lathe on which the...
Hi,
We have a single phase lathe on which the reversing switch fell to bits internally. We contacted an industrial electricians' company who were useless. The sparky knew nothing about it when he... -
2nd Mar 2017, 09:47 PM
Thread: Wanted 2.5kw ish #-phase 1440rpm Motor
by GeoffW1- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 2,208
A used one you mean? Anywhat, here's one in...
A used one you mean?
Anywhat, here's one in eBay. I bought a single phase motor off this bunch, and it seemed quite good (I have no connection with them, to make a pun).
3kw 4HP 1400rpm shaft... -
Hi, I agree with Michael. The trouble with V...
Hi,
I agree with Michael. The trouble with V cutters in a vertical spindle machine is that the area near the tip of the V is at very much non-ideal cutting conditions, with very slow surface... -
13th Jan 2017, 06:25 PM
Thread: Router bits
by GeoffW1- Replies
- 11
- Views
- 4,145
Hi, I think they would be a better choice than...
Hi,
I think they would be a better choice than HSS router bits, due to the cutting edge angle being relatively more suitable for aluminium than the fairly acute edge on the HSS bits. Then of... -
11th Jan 2017, 08:01 PM
Thread: Recall on Swarts 14" cutoff saw, Jan 2017
by GeoffW1- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 1,859
Recall on Swarts 14" cutoff saw, Jan 2017
Swarts Tools — 14" Metal Cut Off Saw | Product Safety Australia
-
10th Jan 2017, 12:18 AM
Thread: Grinding Wheel
by GeoffW1- Replies
- 18
- Views
- 3,717
Hi, Blackwoods lists the type 6 straight cup...
Hi,
Blackwoods lists the type 6 straight cup wheel in general purpose grades
https://www.blackwoods.com.au/search/grinding-wheels-straight-cup-type-6/302022918
I'd get about a 38A60-KVBE,... -
18th Dec 2016, 10:56 PM
Thread: Have I cooked the motor?
by GeoffW1- Replies
- 22
- Views
- 4,398
lol
lol
-
18th Dec 2016, 08:22 PM
Thread: Have I cooked the motor?
by GeoffW1- Replies
- 22
- Views
- 4,398
Hi, Hi, I think - inspect the caps for...
Hi,
Hi,
I think - inspect the caps for bulging, end pops or leakage, and if they look OK carry on. If the start cap is cooked, then the drill won't start unless you give it an assist (careful... -
14th Sep 2016, 09:55 PM
Thread: X and Y axis intermittent jamming
by GeoffW1- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 3,645
Agreed, On looking around, nearly all the...
Agreed,
On looking around, nearly all the parallel port cards seem to be universal-type, 2 notches, 5V/3.3V. Reckon that would work OK? They are quite cheap anyway.
Cheers
PS No, wait,... -
14th Sep 2016, 07:28 PM
Thread: X and Y axis intermittent jamming
by GeoffW1- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 3,645
Thanks, It has indeed turned out to be...
Thanks,
It has indeed turned out to be electronic, being a faulty or below par parallel interface in the PC. On swapping the PC around, the problem disappeared, and the little machine seems to... -
12th Sep 2016, 03:26 AM
Thread: X and Y axis intermittent jamming
by GeoffW1- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 3,645
X and Y axis intermittent jamming
Hi,
We have a CNC 3020, on which the X and Y axis intermittently jam or stutter. The machine has had perhaps 40 hrs operation since new. The fault does not occur at the same spots in travel each... -
10th Sep 2016, 11:03 PM
Thread: Hydraulic oil ISO 32 - like Shell Tellus
by GeoffW1- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 3,688
Hi, Yes, I did previously see the jack oil. I...
Hi,
Yes, I did previously see the jack oil. I never mentioned that I need it for the headstock of a medium size lathe. Do you reckon that jack oil is an equivalent of Hyspin or similar? I had not... -
10th Sep 2016, 08:12 PM
Thread: Hydraulic oil ISO 32 - like Shell Tellus
by GeoffW1- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 3,688
Hydraulic oil ISO 32 - like Shell Tellus
Hi,
Anyone know of an outlet in Sydney towards Rockdale way, where I can readily buy ISO 32 hydraulic oil (eg Castrol Hyspin) in a 1L, 4L or 5L container, but not bigger?
Ready supplies seem... -
6th Sep 2016, 07:10 PM
Thread: Replacement lathe motor
by GeoffW1- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 3,180
Thanks everyone, I am contacting these...
Thanks everyone,
I am contacting these companies.
Cheers -
2nd Sep 2016, 11:23 PM
Thread: Replacement lathe motor
by GeoffW1- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 3,180
Replacement lathe motor
Hi,
At our Men's Shed we have a Yangzhou lathe with a 1.5 kW single phase 4 pole motor which has died. It has a 100L frame which is odd in that rating, most 1.5 kW motors are 90L, a bit smaller.... -
8th Aug 2016, 07:50 PM
Thread: Drilling Allen Keys
by GeoffW1- Replies
- 22
- Views
- 3,737
Hi, If you do need to anneal it and reharden,...
Hi,
If you do need to anneal it and reharden, heat the key until it is bright red, and allow it to cool slowly, then drill. Then heat it to bright red again and quench it. After, with abrasive... -
20th Mar 2009, 09:24 PM
Thread: Tool and Cutter grinder on eBay
by GeoffW1- Replies
- 5
- Views
- 5,017
Tool and Cutter grinder on eBay
Hi,
Saw this on eBay
...