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9th Dec 2020, 06:12 PM
Thread: CC engineering tool and cutter grinder
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Hi Gavin. The jig is for grinding a shaft, it...
Hi Gavin.
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30th Dec 2018, 05:01 AM
Thread: Beginners tooling kit
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Hi Hairyone, there has been a lot of good...
Hi Hairyone, there has been a lot of good comments and advice given from a wealth of experience, you will make some mistakes, we all do but this is how you learn.
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7th Dec 2018, 08:47 AM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: A real nice job. Can see you take pride in what...
A real nice job. Can see you take pride in what you do, bet your wife just loves it.
That cart will be around for ages to come and your kids will already eyeing it up for when the inheritance is... -
7th Nov 2017, 07:01 AM
Thread: Setting up a workspace
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Good to see your getting setup well. I think the...
Good to see your getting setup well.
I think the lino flooring is a good idea as well, it relatively cheap and you can then place the plywood on top.
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30th Oct 2017, 04:12 AM
Thread: Michael G and work
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Glad you have found a job MichaelG, this may open...
Glad you have found a job MichaelG, this may open up a hole lot of new opportunities for you.
Only down side is that your family is still in SA, but with things like Skype you can see and talk with... -
19th Oct 2017, 02:50 AM
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The discount code was wwforumoz Keith_W.
The discount code was wwforumoz
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30th Sep 2017, 04:49 AM
Thread: Herbert Drummond Lathe clone.
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A.E. Herbert P/L was an Australian company in...
A.E. Herbert P/L was an Australian company in Alexandria NSW that made a range of lathes and machinery.
They had a second company Bain & Co as well. For the domestic market they made metal lathes... -
17th Sep 2017, 05:37 AM
Thread: Single phase Vs 3 phase motor ratings.
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Hi sossity, Glad that you have the hoist working...
Hi sossity,
Glad that you have the hoist working as you want it.
Interesting exercise on fault finding, as the motor is new did you think of returning it or was it out of warranty. Did you inform... -
18th Aug 2017, 02:07 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: I too obtained and at considerable ongoing...
I too obtained and at considerable ongoing expense anout-rigger/multitool 32 years ago. Used it once and it refused to operate inthe workshop ever since.
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12th Aug 2017, 06:59 AM
Thread: What Would You Charge
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Thanks for all the comments, having further talks...
Thanks for all the comments, having further talks with them on the length of taper and that the end needing to be blunt.
Liked they way you can get differing views on a job and use the input to come... -
11th Aug 2017, 03:09 PM
Thread: What Would You Charge
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Hi marcuschrist, There isn't any need for...
Hi marcuschrist,
There isn't any need for accuracy in this job as it for a fence.
I take on board your comment on the length of the taper but don't feel chatter would be a problem.
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11th Aug 2017, 02:08 PM
Thread: What Would You Charge
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What Would You Charge
I have been asked to look at turning a quantity of 150 Black Bar rods 14mm dia 500mm long down to a point on one end going in 100mm.
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1st Aug 2017, 04:45 AM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: I always like it when I see someone help out...
I always like it when I see someone help out someone else, smxas gesture to Michael G is an example.
Have you thought Michael G of contacting a few Engineering Shops that are local to you with the... -
1st Aug 2017, 04:28 AM
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Hi Lisa, Welcome to the Forum. In the General...
Hi Lisa,
Welcome to the Forum.
In the General section of the Forum start a Thread on your lathe asking the members to help in identifying your lathe and commenting on its condition and how complete... -
21st Jun 2017, 02:09 PM
Thread: Making a Steel Beam Flat
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Your Mechanical Engineer should be able to...
Your Mechanical Engineer should be able to calculate the size RHS you would need and the wall thickness. Depending on what you will be bolting on either get the RHS with a thick wall or you could...
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21st Jun 2017, 08:01 AM
Thread: Making a Steel Beam Flat
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Lot of good responses with practicable...
Lot of good responses with practicable suggestions that's comes from experience.
The size of the sheet was mentioned but not the thickness which would have a huge bearing on the type of frame... -
20th Jun 2017, 04:02 PM
Thread: Making a Steel Beam Flat
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I don't know how flat and parallel PFC or I Beams...
I don't know how flat and parallel PFC or I Beams are, a quick google didn't bring up any answers as well. To find out you may need to measure some using Laser type sensors to get the accuracy. What...
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20th Jun 2017, 09:50 AM
Thread: Project TV entertainment unit
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Nice design and nice welding Harry, will look...
Nice design and nice welding Harry, will look good when all finished and its a one-of-a-kind deign.
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20th Jun 2017, 04:33 AM
Thread: Extraordinary Hydraulic Wood Splitter
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I too am having some problems in sorting out some...
I too am having some problems in sorting out some hydraulic problems.
In a job I have on I am trying to switch a hydraulic line on a swaging machine using a two position three port valve with a... -
19th Jun 2017, 03:01 PM
Thread: Extraordinary Hydraulic Wood Splitter
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I don't think there is enough paint in the world...
I don't think there is enough paint in the world to make it look good.
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17th Jun 2017, 06:28 AM
Thread: Extraordinary Hydraulic Wood Splitter
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When you drove onto the property did you hear...
When you drove onto the property did you hear dueling banjo's ?
I can see he used the "throw metal into a pile and weld what you can" method, all carefully cleaned for good weld penetration.
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10th Jun 2017, 05:40 AM
Thread: The Tribulations of Kafe Zac.
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Just to chime in and say how I have enjoyed...
Just to chime in and say how I have enjoyed reading your posts and that of Oldnewend.
Lovely place you have Mutawintji, would be very calming for ones soul to spend some time on your property.
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9th Jun 2017, 04:37 AM
Thread: copper tube
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Have a look at Crane Copper Crane Copper Tube...
Have a look at Crane Copper Crane Copper Tube they have a range of tube near to your specifications but you probably need to fine a company that is using the tube you are after to get the small...
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3rd Jun 2017, 05:48 AM
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368096368097368098 Here are some Telescoping...
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Here are some Telescoping Steel sizeing data.
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3rd May 2017, 11:45 AM
Thread: Lacquering and Colouring Metals
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Lacquering and Colouring Metals
I have been going through some old engineering book I have and came across these pages on lacquering and colouring metals.
Scanned the pages for those who are interested.
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3rd May 2017, 04:57 AM
Thread: Austech 2017
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Looking at this thread made me think of some of...
Looking at this thread made me think of some of the past machinery shows.
I remember the ones at Sydney Showground's at Randwick, lots of exhibitors spread over several pavilions.
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21st Apr 2017, 06:35 AM
Thread: WTB : Bridgeport clone ball crank handle
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Think I have what you want, at least half of it....
Think I have what you want, at least half of it.
The handle can be bought from Hare&Forbes as a spare part.
Send me a PM with your address if you want it.
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23rd Mar 2017, 11:54 AM
Thread: stud remover
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Being head studs and needing to be torqued down I...
Being head studs and needing to be torqued down I suggest 4140 with possible case hardening, look at what the originals are or their specification.
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23rd Mar 2017, 10:26 AM
Thread: stud remover
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Nice quick work-around to a problem morrisman. I...
Nice quick work-around to a problem morrisman.
I have two types of stud extractors, pictures attached.
They could be a good basis for anybody wants to use their design for their own make.
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19th Mar 2017, 11:47 AM
Thread: Imperial Bolts Etc - Free
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They have claimed by a Forum Member so no longer...
They have claimed by a Forum Member so no longer available.
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19th Mar 2017, 06:36 AM
Thread: Imperial Bolts Etc - Free
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Imperial Bolts Etc - Free
As I said in the General Section I have a number of Bolts, Capscrews etc that anybody can have for free.
Only condition is that it is pick up only as I don't want to get into the packaging and... -
19th Mar 2017, 06:26 AM
Thread: Whitworth Bolts
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Thanks for such great replies, sorry about my...
Thanks for such great replies, sorry about my late reply.
I thought about what has been said and decided to give them to anybody who wants them.
As this is not the right place to do that will put... -
5th Mar 2017, 01:12 PM
Thread: Whitworth Bolts
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Whitworth Bolts
I thought I would ask the members that have British type machinery what they do when they want bolts, cap screws etc.
Reason for asking is a have a number of whitworth BSF cap screws most new and a... -
22nd Feb 2017, 09:33 AM
Thread: Single phase Vs 3 phase motor ratings.
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Hi sossity, I think the phone call to Tecalemit...
Hi sossity,
I think the phone call to Tecalemit to see what they have to say about modifications and their approvals would give you a clear picture of what your options are.
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22nd Feb 2017, 06:15 AM
Thread: Single phase Vs 3 phase motor ratings.
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Hi sossity, I think you need to talk to...
Hi sossity,
I think you need to talk to Tecalemit about their approval and your proposed modification as to whether it would be still valid to their approval. If not then do you want to go through... -
21st Feb 2017, 06:37 AM
Thread: Single phase Vs 3 phase motor ratings.
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Hi sossity, As you said the standard AS/NZS...
Hi sossity,
As you said the standard AS/NZS 1418.9:1996 is the specificpart of the 1418 series of standards that defines the requirements for VehicleHoists and in part 2.11 where the type of hoist... -
18th Feb 2017, 10:16 PM
Thread: Single phase Vs 3 phase motor ratings.
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Hi sossity, I don't want to get into a argument...
Hi sossity,
I don't want to get into a argument with you over this, you don't agree with what I have said that's fine.
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17th Feb 2017, 03:16 PM
Thread: Single phase Vs 3 phase motor ratings.
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Hi sossity, The standard AS 1418.1 is a broad...
Hi sossity,
The standard AS 1418.1 is a broad based standard to cover cranes, winches and hoists so as such has a lot in it that is not relevant to a car hoist.
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16th Feb 2017, 09:38 AM
Thread: Single phase Vs 3 phase motor ratings.
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Hi sossity, Understand that your busy and you...
Hi sossity,
Understand that your busy and you will be looking at the control issues and motors latter when you have time.
The Standards for Cranes and Hoists and in particular AS2550.9 for... -
15th Feb 2017, 04:04 PM
Thread: Single phase Vs 3 phase motor ratings.
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I don't know if there is a graph that shows both...
I don't know if there is a graph that shows both single and 3 phase on the same graph.
Single phase motor is a two pole motor so to get the rotor turning you have two magnetic fields being generated... -
15th Feb 2017, 02:48 PM
Thread: Single phase Vs 3 phase motor ratings.
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Another good read is found...
Another good read is found athttp://www.microchip.com/wwwAppNotes/AppNotes.aspx?appnote=en012135
Download the AN887 pdf.
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15th Feb 2017, 02:22 PM
Thread: Single phase Vs 3 phase motor ratings.
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Hi sossity, Here is a link to a site that has...
Hi sossity,
Here is a link to a site that has some info on starting torque.Difference Between Single Phase and Three Phase Induction Motor - Circuit Globe
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6th Feb 2017, 07:28 PM
Thread: Tool Cutter Grinder - Herless
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Hi Marklr, That's a nice setup there, if you...
Hi Marklr,
That's a nice setup there, if you have a Mill etc and are looking at sharpening your own cutters etc then why sell it, I know space is always an issue.
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19th Jan 2017, 08:58 AM
Thread: Bridgeport with limited electricals
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If you look at the Dinverter its a Single Phase...
If you look at the Dinverter its a Single Phase Unit, It has a Neutral input, yes you could run a floating Neutral but when there is a Neutral available at the Outlet it would make sense to use it,...
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18th Jan 2017, 06:22 AM
Thread: Bridgeport with limited electricals
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Hi Caskwarrior, You can use the VSD as you have...
Hi Caskwarrior,
You can use the VSD as you have Neutral in the 3 Phase Outlet, you just use 1 Phase + Neutral & Earth.
The way you configure the Control Circuit will allow for theEmergency Stop to... -
12th Jan 2017, 04:10 AM
Thread: 4mm steel speaker stand plates problem
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A few thoughts come to mind as I read the...
A few thoughts come to mind as I read the specifications of the sheet manufacturer Acousteel, they supply the sheet plain ready for further manufacturing. I assume Custom Design buy the sheet and...
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6th Nov 2016, 07:02 AM
Thread: hydraulic guillotine power?
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Another method besides going for the pneumatic...
Another method besides going for the pneumatic option would be to fit a cam type arrangement like what is on the mechanical guillotines.
A geared motor controlled by vsd turning a shaft with... -
1st Nov 2016, 06:42 AM
Thread: hydraulic guillotine power?
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You could look at fitting a single phase VSD to...
You could look at fitting a single phase VSD to the pump motor, it would be connected in 240v delta. Bear in mind that your 240VAC feed for the VSD would need to be at 32A at least.
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19th Sep 2016, 04:34 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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I have a couple of Manuals that could be of...
I have a couple of Manuals that could be of interest.
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19th Sep 2016, 04:16 PM
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I have a couple of Manuals if they are of any...
I have a couple of Manuals if they are of any help.
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