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    Recommended method for cleaning blades like this...

    Recommended method for cleaning blades like this is to use a fine brass wire brush on the steel to remove any loose rust. Wrap the wooden grips in a few layers of electrical tape to avoid marking...
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    G’day Dale, I’ve got a 1 x 8 BSW tap you can...

    G’day Dale,
    I’ve got a 1 x 8 BSW tap you can borrow if that helps.
    The metal spinning bloke at Sovereign Hill used to make all kinds of things from little 1.5” copper and brass trinket dishes up to...
  3. I can highly recommend 3M Cubitron ceramic belts....

    I can highly recommend 3M Cubitron ceramic belts. They’re a bit more expensive but very long lasting and cool running. Use a 36 grit for rough shaping, 80 grit for general grinding and 120 for...
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    Stationary Engine Restoration Project

    G'day all,
    This is a video that briefly records my restoration of an IHC Tom Thumb stationary Engine.

    https://youtu.be/XrorHk_483U

    The restoration was completed back in April 2022 but I've...
  5. G’day Pete, I documented the pull-down of a...

    G’day Pete,
    I documented the pull-down of a Wolhaupter UPA-4 a few years ago. I think Wolhaupter and Narex models share a bit of DNA so if the size is close it might be of some use.
    ...
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    VIC G'day mate, I'll take the tank off your hands if...

    G'day mate,
    I'll take the tank off your hands if nobody else has grabbed it already.
    Will PM you my details.
    Cheers,
    Greg.
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    G’day John, I got four stands of the same design...

    G’day John,
    I got four stands of the same design from a bloke who wotked at Dawn in Coburg before they closed down.

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    I’ve had them for nearly thirty years and my dad had a near identical...
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    Try searching for a Verdict indicator. I don't...

    Try searching for a Verdict indicator.
    I don't know who came up with the design first but Verdict (British) made an indicator which is virtually identical to the Starrett Last Word. Some Verdict...
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    If you have a threaded drill chuck you could make...

    If you have a threaded drill chuck you could make up a slide hammer and grip the pins with the chuck. Hitting the pins with some freeze spray first might help too.
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    Try soaking your donor reel in vinegar for a...

    Try soaking your donor reel in vinegar for a couple of days to dissolve the oxide buildup. This will allow penetrating oil more clearance to get in.
    As stated WD40 is not a great penetrant, I find...
  11. Speaking of cheap: ...

    Speaking of cheap:

    https://www.grays.com/lot/0007-3023816/metalworking-and-fabrication/friederick-deckel-3-axis-milling-machine?redirect=0

    400765

    400764 400763 400762 400761
    400760 400757...
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    Updating as promised. I adapted the circuit...

    Updating as promised.
    I adapted the circuit diagram Jordan posted to indicate wire colours that matched those used in my PC4.
    As things turned out the circuit diagram does match my PC4 but some of...
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    Thanks for the circuit diagram Jordan, it seems...

    Thanks for the circuit diagram Jordan, it seems very similar to the wiring in my unit but with a couple of minor differences.
    Thanks also to Steve for the photos, again very similar to mine....
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    Phase Changer PC-4 Wiring Photos

    Hi All,
    I've managed to get myself in a bit of a pickle and am hoping some kind soul might be able to help me out of it.
    I have a Phase Changer PC-4 which is used to run some 3-phase gear in my...
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    The big Lorch went for $7509.00 + rip + gst =...

    The big Lorch went for $7509.00 + rip + gst = $9,581.48 which I thought was one of the few bargains given they managed to keep most of the accessories together.
    The little Lorch watchmaker made...
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    VIC Now listed on eBay so no longer available through...

    Now listed on eBay so no longer available through the forum.
    Cheers,
    Greg.
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    Lots of interesting gear to look at there, thanks...

    Lots of interesting gear to look at there, thanks for taking the time to post some great photos.
    Cheers,
    Greg.
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    VIC Darex E90 Endmil Grinder

    Looking to fund another purchase so have decided to move on my Darex E90 end mill grinder.
    Makes quick and easy work of sharpening ends and flutes of end mills and slot drills.

    240V single phase...
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    VIC Hi Graeme, I'm happy to wear the heat for this...

    Hi Graeme,
    I'm happy to wear the heat for this as I don't think Rowdy has done anything wrong here.
    I have mate who has been on the lookout for 50 taper tooling for his Victoria U3, he is not a...
  20. The carding brush arrived from Brownells last...

    The carding brush arrived from Brownells last Thursday so that's 25 days but I'm happy with that when they wear the cost of shipping from the US.

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    Quality is very nice and not a single...
  21. Thread: Cast repair

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    G’day Chas, Manganese filler would be perfect...

    G’day Chas,
    Manganese filler would be perfect for this repair if using oxy but it’s high zinc content makes it un useable for the TIG brazing process. Silicone bronze contains very little zinc...
  22. Thread: Cast repair

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    Hi Stu, Balance is the ratio between the...

    Hi Stu,
    Balance is the ratio between the positive and negative parts of the AC wave. From memory I think I ran about -55 which is 55% of the wave negative (penetration) and 45% positive (cleaning)....
  23. Go to the Brownells Australia site and search...

    Go to the Brownells Australia site and search for:
    Grobet Brushing Wheels .0025" Stainless Steel 4 Row.
  24. Thread: Cast repair

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    I recently completed my first CI repair using TIG...

    I recently completed my first CI repair using TIG & silicone bronze and found the process to be pretty clean and simple with a good result.
    Thorough clean and a quick pre heat of the immediate area...
  25. Thanks for the bluing post Bob, very nicely done....

    Thanks for the bluing post Bob, very nicely done.
    With regards to the brush, I just ordered the following from Brownells Australia:
    ...
  26. Thread: Hot Knife

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    I used 1.6mm 316L TIG filler for the hot wire...

    I used 1.6mm 316L TIG filler for the hot wire when I made a polystyrene cutter for my missus.
    The cutter wire was about 250mm long held between a couple of lengths of M12 threaded rod supported on a...
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    Those bells look fantastic, great work vin. ...

    Those bells look fantastic, great work vin.

    These films show the whole process from beginning to end and just how much work is involved. The voiceover is in German but you can see everything...
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    A very clever adaption indeed. If it included a...

    A very clever adaption indeed.
    If it included a spindle position reference this would be very nice for thread cutting.
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    Perhaps they’re quoting the weight of the...

    Perhaps they’re quoting the weight of the assembled crusher rather than just the housing in question. Makes it sound more impressive with a bit of plausible deniability on the facts.

    I always...
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    April 1937 397175 Churchill slideway grinder...

    April 1937

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    Churchill slideway grinder (indirectly)
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    Metropolitian Vickers planer drive.
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    Droop & Rein milling machines.
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    Craven lathes.
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    March 1937 continued 397166 Report on the...

    March 1937 continued

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    Report on the Leipzig fair, again interesting given the events to follow in a couple of years.
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    Various tooling and fixtures.
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    March 1937 397160 Stirk planers, Hrbert screw...

    March 1937

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    Stirk planers, Hrbert screw machines
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    Krause boring machine
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    Schiess Defries rollers, interesting given the proximity to the war.
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    Kearns & Berthiez...
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    January 1934 edition. 397159 Kearns & Dormer....

    January 1934 edition.

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    Kearns & Dormer.
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    SIP universal dividing tables.
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    Machinery Magazine - Britain 1930's

    I went to the Ballan Great Vintage Rally on the weekend and one of the exhibitors had a selection of old paperwork that had been saved from going to the tip when the old Ronaldson Tippett factory had...
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    I thought standard metric arbor sizes were 22 &...

    I thought standard metric arbor sizes were 22 & 27mm, I don't think I've ever seen a cutter with a 25mm bore.
    For an ebay MOD 2 gear cutter with a 22mm bore I removed the dogs from one of these and...
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    Here's what appears to be a couple of pages from...

    Here's what appears to be a couple of pages from a larger publication similar to a French version of a McPhersons catalogue.

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    This came from the following site which is a great archive of...
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    G’day Matt, I’d be happy to do it for you, I’d...

    G’day Matt,
    I’d be happy to do it for you, I’d just have to get a 0.5mm slitting saw which might take a week or two.
    Cheers,
    Greg.
  38. I've used an air chisel to remove rusted in bolts...

    I've used an air chisel to remove rusted in bolts from an old wooden engine transporter frame.
    Remove the nut (unscrew or break), use a 6 or 7mm drill to make a shallow locating dimple in the end of...
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    Nice job neevo. I machined the tongue down a bit...

    Nice job neevo.
    I machined the tongue down a bit on mine to bring the bottom of the dovetail in as close to the body of the holder as possible.
    Rather than an adjustable tool height screw I used...
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    I dovetailed my carbide parting tool holder...

    I dovetailed my carbide parting tool holder (Ausee), briefly covered in the following:

    https://metalworkforums.com/f65/t201216-cheap-import-tooling-tought?highlight=carbide

    It's was a bit of...
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    G'day Joe, How about a combination of telescopic...

    G'day Joe,
    How about a combination of telescopic slides, pivoting step and hinged supports.

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    Cheers,
    Greg.
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    Last edge finder sold to Andre.

    Last edge finder sold to Andre.
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    Indicator holders sold, one to Steve and one to...

    Indicator holders sold, one to Steve and one to racingtadpole.
    Two edge finders sold one to Steve and one to Ralph.
    Parting tool sold to Ray.
    Cheers fellas.
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    Various tooling for sale.

    Hi all,
    I’m having a bit of a tooling clean up and have a few items to sell.
    2 x Measuremax Indicator holders
    Same as the first pic, these are brand new in sealed boxes $20.00 each.
    392443 392444...
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    G’day Trong, I put notched Bosch fan belts on my...

    G’day Trong,
    I put notched Bosch fan belts on my 260 when I fixed it up over ten years ago and the oil hasn’t affected them. They will slip if the load gets too much but this hasn’t been a problem...
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    Starrett surface plate bargain.

    This 60" x 36" x 10" Starrett A-- Inspection grade surface plate went up for auction on the weekend, not quite new as described but in excellent condition and a bargain at $812.00 including buyers...
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    G'day Chris, Webber Abrasives (Home...

    G'day Chris,
    Webber Abrasives (Home) in Welland SA stock 3M Cubitron and an array of other types including Scotchbrite in 2x72.
    Their website is not great but give them a call 08 8346 9571, they...
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    Check with Sydney Solvents, they have a number of...

    Check with Sydney Solvents, they have a number of degreasers on their product list and their prices are usually pretty good.
    No affiliation, I buy all my iospropyl alcohol and acetone from them,...
  49. G’day Steve, I’ve got a 2mm ball bearing here,...

    G’day Steve,
    I’ve got a 2mm ball bearing here, can drop it in the post if you like.
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    I reckon a lighter flint spring must be around 2mm but I haven’t got one handy to check.
    Cheers,
    Greg.
  50. Nice work Steve. Empty cigarette lighters are a...

    Nice work Steve.
    Empty cigarette lighters are a good source of springs for this sort of thing and I've got a stash of tiny bearings so give me a yell if you get stuck.
    Cheers,
    Greg.
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