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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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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.
    but what I realy was after was the differences between MB24KD...
  4. 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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    Collets & Chucks Sold

    Collets & Chucks Sold
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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.
    If you are interested send me a PM
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    Hi Danger Mouse Have sent you a PM

    Hi Danger Mouse
    Have sent you a PM
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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)
    Will get...
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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,...
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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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    Cheers Ron
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    Scales sold to Robert Thanks Ron

    Scales sold to Robert Thanks
    Ron
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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...
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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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    Mill Sold

    Mill Sold
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    Final price reduction before advertising...

    Final price reduction before advertising elsewhere Now $1250 for 1 week
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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
    Ron
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    Added Specifications from Sieg Website 370409

    Added Specifications from Sieg Website

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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.
    Machine...
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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.
    Cheers
    Ron
  20. 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.
    There does not seem to be many...
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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
    Ron
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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?
    Thanks
    Ron
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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.
    Unfortunately there are some uncertainties in what they report as the...
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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...
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    Sieg SX4 Mill Measurements

    Hi
    Does anybody have a SIEG SX4 Mill and could make some measurements of the base size and head travel for me
    Thanks
    Ron
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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)...
  27. 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

    If the idea is for others to...
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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?
    Ron
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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...
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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.

    Alternatively is there any one in the same area that would be willing to share the...
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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
    Their service wasexcellent also with 2 day delivery...
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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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    Thanks to all who offered advice and help
    Ron
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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...
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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...
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    Machinists Level

    Hi
    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...
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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...
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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...
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