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7th Nov 2023, 01:21 PM
Thread: Hafco EB-320 bandsaw - eating blades
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Unless the tension spring is bottomed out(...
Unless the tension spring is bottomed out( completely compressed) it is very very difficult to put too much tension on most bandsaws. I suspect this is not the cause which is actually a manufacturing...
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23rd Jan 2022, 01:02 PM
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Thanks for the replies but I am still confused. ...
Thanks for the replies but I am still confused.
Both the MB24 and MB25 are referred to as Binzel style torches so presumably the were originally designed/manufactured by Binzel. Both are still... -
23rd Jan 2022, 12:54 PM
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Hi Iron triangle Unfortunately you seem to have...
Hi Iron triangle Unfortunately you seem to have misread my original post.
I understand the difference between the MB 24Kd and MB36 KD.
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22nd Jan 2022, 08:43 PM
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Binzel Type MIG Torches MB24 KD versus MB25 AK
I have noticed that there are two medium sized Binzel Style MIG torches commonly for sale that have similar specifications but different construction. The MB 24KD is similar to the larger MB36 KD...
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29th Mar 2021, 09:44 AM
Thread: Er 32 collet set & chucks
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Collets & Chucks Sold
Collets & Chucks Sold
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28th Mar 2021, 03:20 PM
Thread: Er 32 collet set & chucks
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These remain unsold Will consider reasonable...
These remain unsold
Will consider reasonable offers and can ship anywhere in Au for $12.70.
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26th Mar 2021, 11:30 AM
Thread: Er 32 collet set & chucks
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Hi Danger Mouse Have sent you a PM
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20th Mar 2021, 10:19 AM
Thread: Er 32 collet set & chucks
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Hi Danger Mouse The Collets have not been sold...
Hi Danger Mouse
The Collets have not been sold yet but I am negotiating with Mk1-Oz regarding shipping cost to Adelaide which is quite expensive. I assume because of the weight (4.4Kg)
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19th Mar 2021, 03:49 PM
Thread: Er 32 collet set & chucks
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Er 32 collet set & chucks
ER32 Collet Set of 19, 2-20mm in 1mm increments Excellent condition many unused. ER32 collets have a 1mm gripping range.
Stevensons ER32 Collet Blocks with ball bearing collet nuts. One square,... -
4th Oct 2018, 03:39 PM
Thread: Sinpo JCXE-DF Glass Scales for DRO
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Hi Robert Tried to post a picture of the install...
Hi Robert Tried to post a picture of the install of scales on a SX3 but it would not seem to let me
Anyway here is the picture
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4th Oct 2018, 03:37 PM
Thread: Sinpo JCXE-DF Glass Scales for DRO
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Scales sold to Robert Thanks Ron
Scales sold to Robert Thanks
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2nd Oct 2018, 12:24 PM
Thread: Sinpo JCXE-DF Glass Scales for DRO
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Sinpo JCXE-DF Glass Scales for DRO
For Sale
Two SINPO JCXE-DF Glass Scales with 5 micron Read Heads.
First scale has 600mm travel, was mounted on my mill, and is slightly used but is in perfect working order. Comes with M-Dro... -
6th Mar 2018, 09:53 PM
Thread: DRO Decisions - Easson VS Sino
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Most of the chinese glass scales work perfectly...
Most of the chinese glass scales work perfectly on Easson & Sino readouts. They differ in quality such as some only have 1 lip seals while others have double seals. If you protect them with a cover...
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15th Nov 2017, 12:04 PM
Thread: SIEG SX3 Milling Machine
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Mill Sold
Mill Sold
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5th Nov 2017, 10:33 AM
Thread: SIEG SX3 Milling Machine
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Final price reduction before advertising...
Final price reduction before advertising elsewhere Now $1250 for 1 week
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7th Oct 2017, 01:15 PM
Thread: SIEG SX3 Milling Machine
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Cabinet under Mill has been sold. Mill with...
Cabinet under Mill has been sold.
Mill with DRO still available Price reduced to $1350.
Can deliver Mill to SE Brisbane are for $50 as it will now fit in my small FWD
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4th Oct 2017, 11:18 AM
Thread: SIEG SX3 Milling Machine
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Added Specifications from Sieg Website 370409
Added Specifications from Sieg Website
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30th Sep 2017, 09:35 PM
Thread: SIEG SX3 Milling Machine
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SIEG SX3 Milling Machine
For Sale SIEG SX3 Medium Milling Machine.
Machine in excellent condition- better than new. No damage to table.
Sits on 11 draw cabinet with metal sided Hettich draws for storing tooling.
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29th Jul 2017, 05:33 PM
Thread: Stoopid Award for the week?
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Hi Bob Could you please do it again but this...
Hi Bob
Could you please do it again but this time take a video so we can see what happened. While looking for the bits you might find the 2.5 tap this time.
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7th Jul 2017, 03:31 PM
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Hi eskimo I don't use SEKT/ SEHT inserts but I...
Hi eskimo
I don't use SEKT/ SEHT inserts but I do use Korloy brand inserts in other destinations such as CCMT CCGT and find the Korloy brand to be reliable.
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24th Jun 2017, 11:26 AM
Thread: Sieg SX4 Mill Measurements
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Thanks Steve Figured out how to send PM on...
Thanks Steve
Figured out how to send PM on youtube. Sent one to Voyager- waiting for reply
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23rd Jun 2017, 09:59 AM
Thread: Sieg SX4 Mill Measurements
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Hi steve.rsa Great suggestion Searched Youtube...
Hi steve.rsa
Great suggestion
Searched Youtube and found a youtuber with a SX4 who I think may be in Au.
Pardon my ignorance but how do you message someone on You tube?
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19th Jun 2017, 08:37 PM
Thread: Sieg SX4 Mill Measurements
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Thanks Andrew I have seen this from Grizzlyon...
Thanks Andrew
I have seen this from Grizzlyon advice from members of Hobby Machinist Forum of which I am also a member.
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19th Jun 2017, 03:39 PM
Thread: Sieg SX4 Mill Measurements
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Hi Ray Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately...
Hi Ray
Thanks for the reply.
Unfortunately Ausee is the company which I have ordered my SX4 from and Steven at Ausee does not have a machine in stock to measure. Ihave emailed Sieg direct but... -
17th Jun 2017, 04:55 PM
Thread: Sieg SX4 Mill Measurements
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Sieg SX4 Mill Measurements
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Does anybody have a SIEG SX4 Mill and could make some measurements of the base size and head travel for me
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3rd Nov 2016, 09:18 PM
Thread: Vertex Anglock machine vices
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Hi Michael Thanks for the offer. I have a Vertex...
Hi Michael
Thanks for the offer. I have a Vertex 4" vice that requires this size handle but I just searched for a Hex socket that fitted the handle ( The first one that I tried was a little tight)... -
7th Jun 2016, 06:16 PM
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Hi Grahame Excellent idea to support us hobby...
Hi Grahame
Excellent idea to support us hobby enthusiasts /beginners. You have my support and help if required but I am unsure of exactly how much I can contribute
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4th Jan 2016, 12:20 PM
Thread: Vertex Anglock machine vices
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Greg With the Sagop modular vice how does both...
Greg
With the Sagop modular vice how does both jaws pull down?
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4th Jan 2016, 09:35 AM
Thread: Vertex Anglock machine vices
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Hi Moph I bought a Vertex 4" anglock from a...
Hi Moph
I bought a Vertex 4" anglock from a dealer in Brisbane. The first one had problems in that the fixed and movable jaw were not parallel and would not close completely along the lenghth of the... -
10th Jun 2015, 12:41 PM
Thread: Mobil Vactra #2 Way Oil
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Mobil Vactra #2 Way Oil
Does anyone in the Brisbane area have a 20L pail of Vactra #2 way oil that they would be prepared to sell say 5L.
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4th Jun 2015, 04:36 PM
Thread: Machinists Level
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Hi DSEL74 the level was off aliexpress with vey...
Hi DSEL74
the level was off aliexpress with vey fast delivery but the ground test bar was from LPR tools in Victoria
http://lprtoolmakers.com.au
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4th Jun 2015, 11:51 AM
Thread: Machinists Level
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My new Machinists Level and a new Precision...
My new Machinists Level and a new Precision Ground Test Bar have now arrived so I can finally get on with setting up my lathe.
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17th May 2015, 04:06 PM
Thread: Machinists Level
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sacc51 Thanks for the links. I had already...
sacc51
Thanks for the links. I had already looked at the CTC offering but thought that a 150mm length was shorter that the width of my bed. Also the Aliexpress example seems to have postage cost... -
16th May 2015, 08:21 PM
Thread: Machinists Level
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Hi Simon Thanks for the offer. I will wait a...
Hi Simon
Thanks for the offer. I will wait a while and see if someone local replies.
Yes I realise that there may be other times when a level would be useful. Unfortunately there are many other... -
16th May 2015, 04:46 PM
Thread: Machinists Level
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Machinists Level
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I have purchased a new Sieg Runmaster 330 x 1000 lathe from Ausee Machinery in Melbourne. As part of the initial setup I need to set the machine close to level particularly across the ways before... -
10th Feb 2015, 10:19 PM
Thread: Home Shop Machinist Magazine
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Barry Many thanks for the info, most helpful....
Barry
Many thanks for the info, most helpful. I had thought about directly bolting the backplate blank to the spindle but thought that the small 72mm register might produce too much wobble. Glad... -
10th Feb 2015, 09:48 AM
Thread: Home Shop Machinist Magazine
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Hi Barry (Oldboy) Thanks for thread. I have...
Hi Barry (Oldboy)
Thanks for thread.
I have a slightly larger Sieg SC4 lathe that has 4" 3 & 4 jaw chucks as standard. They are never large enough, particularly the 4 jaw and they are a drag to...