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Hi Guys
Sorry for the delay.

The tour is on Thursday 29th September
1/153 Bertie St Port Melbourne
1000 AM
Covid masks are a must
Maximum 10 people

Roger

You "cannot" have too many power points.

Roger

Hi Guys

Sorry about the delay.
My brother (and Andy's uncle)passed away last week and things have been a bit hectic.
The tour will still be on but will probably be in another couple of weeks...

Hi Guys
looks like we have enough for a tour.
My son (who works there) is trying to find a date where there is a gap in his workload t fit us all in and is looking like early to mid May.
As soon...

Seeking expressions of interest for another tour of the National Metrology Institute. For those that are unaware this is where the Australian Standards for measurements are kept and where precision...

Thanks for the link Joe

Rogerbaker

One thing I found when fitting out a 4wd was Mic up the od of the rivnut and use that size drill bit for the hole. They like being tight in the mounting hole

Roger

Hi Steve
Have you thought about using a cable instead of a linkage?

Roger

Just be aware that depending on what you want to do with the Lathe that the tooling to go with it could cost about as much as the lathe and needs to be included in the budget.

Roger

I think those markings are an AWA asset number.

Roger

Just a suggestion.
Go to your local Bunnings and ask them to get a Suttons Drill Catalogue for you. When it arrives, have a read through and take your pick.

Roger

With my Proto ones they are stamped with the appropriate drill size, Tap (with a hammer) until tight, then unscrew. Dont force it in or you may "expand" the thread and make it tighter.

Roger

Mine were made by Proto and I used them for years. I found them better than the spiral type.

Roger

They are screw extractors. I have a set exactly the same.

Roger

Hi Stewart
It looks a lot like my Fugi mill. I have never had mine apart but if I can help, ask!

Roger

Hi Gazza
Have you thought about how you will lock the sleeve in place?
I used to build competition engines for cars an have seen sleeves move enough that blown head gaskets were prolific.

Roger

Hi Phil
Try Marvel MHE holesaws available through REXEL Electrical dealers. They are not cheap and may not be available in the exact size you want. They a more like a milling cutter.
I have a...

Engine reconditioners is another one.

Roger

A really good indication of a manufacturers quality is to look at their 1//4 drive socket sets. The better ones go to 9/16 whereas others only go to 7/16.
Cross head screwdrivers depend on what is...

A lot depends on what the key is doing. Years ago I had to file off half of a camshaft pulley key to get the cam timing correct in a competition engine intending to get it corrected after the...

Hi Simon
Look up 9x20 lathes on the web. I forget the exact site but there are plenty of them.

Roger

Have a look at the clamp that holds the toolpost to the cross slide.
If it has 2 bolts holding it on then the FIRST thing to do is make a 4 bolt clamp for it.
Makes it Much better.

Roger

Cutting thin material I use a piece of hardwood clamped to the material.

Roger

Dont forget that when cornering the only thing that keeps the wheel (and the brakes) on is that nut.

Roger

Hi Andrew
I would have to be very desperate to buy ANY bolt from Bunnings.

Roger

I would go for the bandsaw. I have used mine after midnight in a residential area without any problems.
Just as a comment, Hafco carry, or can get, parts for all of their stuff.

Roger

Try Keables in Melbourne

Roger

Drops of water on a painted surface can act like a magnifying glass and "burn" the pigment in the paint enough to slightly change the colour.

Roger

Hi Ben
Make sure you have enough room for drawbar removal.

Roger

I wouldnt be walking away from this job, I would be running. Having said that I havent played wtih babbit bearings for 40 years.

Roger

Hi Guys
An easy way of drilling holes in the centre of round material
Most v blocks have a groove at the bottom of the V
Make a mandrel that is a neat fit in that groove
Put that mandrel in your...

I would suggest having a chat with an experienced boat builder before nyou go too far. A mate of mine did something similar and ended up having to replace the entire transom because of the extra...

Assuming it is a cross head screw make sure you have the correct screwdriver. There is a considerable difference between "Phillips" and "Pozidrive" screws and their drivers.

Roger

What we did with each new model was to "go fishing" with a piece of yellow tongue to find out what was there then we made a cardboard template to mark all the locations where we would be putting the...

Hi Pete
Yes, they are the ones I use. The first one I bought I was told they were carbide and I never checked any further. Sorry for the misinformation. When you finally get something thet does a...

[QUOTE=Pete F;1928751]Roger what brand are your holesaws? I can't say I've ever seen a solid tungsten carbide holesaw, and don't actually see the point in having one. If you dropped it the chances...

At 12 TPI it is probably 1/2" Whitworth. NOT 1/2" UNC

Roger

Hi Ash
Standaco were importing their machinery and putting their name on them. The old guy that used to be there was really helpful but he retired some years ago.
The missing gear is almost...

Hi Michael
Machining a cylinder head?

Roger

Hi
My Fugi (taiwanese) vertical mill is 1700mm tall and needs an extra 300mm for the drawbar.

Roger

Disc brake rotors are real handy for tramming the mill. They can be purchased new for about $25.

Roger

All of the guys in our club have made them out of 1/2 inch or simkilar copper water pipe.

Roger VK3BKR

Cheap parallels
I have used "keysteel". It is available in a variety of sizes and is ground to dimension. 300mm lengths and cut to whatever length you want.
It's available from stores like Total...

What sort of drill press? If it is a cheap press it probably wont matter what you put on it.

Roger

Hi Bob
I would try polycarbonate sheet or "Lexan".

Roger

You picture doesnt show the base. Is it distorted as well?

ROGER

One of Murphys Laws

Mess expands to fill the space available.


Cheers
Roger

It is not the rust that you can see but the rust you cant see that is the problem.

Roger

"Good point. Perhaps two buttons is in order... Or some other kind of locking mechanism."

What I do with mine is drill through holes at both ends and use "D" pins to assemble.
I actually use mine...

I would suggest Telescoping Tubing available from aluminium suppliers in 48mm, 44mm, and 40mm sizes. It is 1.6mm wall thickness but should be stong enough for a "push pole".

Roger