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25th Jun 2020, 08:17 PM
Thread: Best technique for cutting slots in SHS
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I’d mill the slots and cut the side, imagine...
I’d mill the slots and cut the side, imagine milling that and it closed up on your cutter! bang!
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I've got round cast iron in a few big sizes, if...
I've got round cast iron in a few big sizes, if you get stuck you might have to drive to Robertson
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11th Jul 2017, 05:37 PM
Thread: Moving a mill
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I have a ring that will fit that mill and give...
I have a ring that will fit that mill and give you more z height if you are interested Andre?
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6th Jul 2017, 05:26 PM
Thread: What steel are king pins made from ?
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9.010" LOL What is it for? Will
9.010" LOL What is it for?
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21st Mar 2017, 06:24 PM
Thread: Good Beginner Bench top mill in Aus?
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I bought it in the US and got it shipped out...
I bought it in the US and got it shipped out here, It is the R8 spindle with TTS, the tool changer doesn't work with 30 taper. It was a fair job importing it myself if you aren't interested in doing...
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21st Mar 2017, 05:04 PM
Thread: Good Beginner Bench top mill in Aus?
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I second the Tormach! I've got one as well as a...
I second the Tormach! I've got one as well as a manual mill that is a very accurate Turret mill on Steroids! If you have the need to make accurate parts why would you bother with a manual mill? There...
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11th Nov 2016, 05:06 PM
Thread: Milling CNC Kit
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Hornet I bought it when the AUD was well over...
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11th Nov 2016, 04:28 PM
Thread: Milling CNC Kit
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No experience with that Chris, but have noticed...
No experience with that Chris, but have noticed the same as you! But I do have a Tormach PCNC 1100 if you want to have a look? And only half an hour away!
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1st Sep 2016, 10:11 PM
Thread: Flat belt supllier in NSW
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I've used baling twine for lacing, works well...
I've used baling twine for lacing, works well
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22nd Aug 2016, 08:15 PM
Thread: Flat belt supllier in NSW
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Try Rydell Industrial Belting at Kings Park will
Try Rydell Industrial Belting at Kings Park
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31st Jul 2016, 08:22 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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I have one of those Boxfords too- paid more than...
I have one of those Boxfords too- paid more than 38 bucks for it as well!
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CTC back
Just had a look CTC tools is back on line, appears to be based in Denmark now, I'm not sure if the prices are a lot dearer? Some of you will know.
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19th Jun 2016, 09:02 AM
Thread: New forum now up and ready for posting
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Thanks Neil, I'm on holidays at the moment ill...
Thanks Neil, I'm on holidays at the moment ill put some stuff up when I get back.
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Cnc forum
I have been a fairly long time user of the forum, when it was all in one I used to browse and sometimes contribute to the CNC forum, I know it is more wood work oriented, but I also know a few of us...
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8th Jun 2016, 09:29 PM
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I may be right for the advanced course, dependant...
I may be right for the advanced course, dependant on dates as we have a few things on this year
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6th Jun 2016, 08:52 PM
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Brass and Copper Stanton Road Seven Hills NSW as...
Brass and Copper Stanton Road Seven Hills NSW as well
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5th Jun 2016, 08:22 PM
Thread: Simple steel question
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Free machining steel has a bit of lead in it as...
Free machining steel has a bit of lead in it as well
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14th May 2016, 08:59 PM
Thread: NMW was Depressing and Wonderful
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I went on Thursday, my third consecutive time for...
I went on Thursday, my third consecutive time for the Sydney show, you can really see the difference from then to now! Just read Phil's post below will try and make Melbourne next year.
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20th Sep 2015, 07:31 PM
Thread: Bit of annoyance with major supplier!
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He has been there for years, just dosen't seem to...
He has been there for years, just dosen't seem to get it!
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19th Sep 2015, 10:02 PM
Thread: Bit of annoyance with major supplier!
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Bit of annoyance with major supplier!
Ok I am not going to name them, you will work it out! I have dealt with this long established company for years! a lot of have you probably have too!
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12th Sep 2015, 06:19 PM
Thread: May the Force be with you
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Make a fresh cut across the stump ends and paint...
Make a fresh cut across the stump ends and paint with roundup, leave to die, and then pull out one day in the future
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5th Aug 2015, 05:19 PM
Thread: Buying workshop electrical fittings.
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I have used a mob on Ebay called Electrotraders,...
I have used a mob on Ebay called Electrotraders, I have bought a couple of 3 phase extensions and 3 phase outlets and plugs, all good. They are based in Qld too which is good for you.
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2nd Aug 2015, 09:13 PM
Thread: Lathe Moving Advice
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I wouldn't either! But I have seen them do it at...
I wouldn't either! But I have seen them do it at H&F Sydney! Never buy anything that isn't in a box!
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6th May 2015, 08:12 PM
Thread: Automatic Shutters
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Malb yes the load is quite high so we shouldn't...
Malb yes the load is quite high so we shouldn't have any problem there, the motor is naturally aspirated so no turbo
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6th May 2015, 06:33 PM
Thread: Automatic Shutters
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Automatic Shutters
When I install my new backup generator system i want to put Automatic opening shutters in each end of the building to allow heaps of ventilation when it is
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28th Apr 2015, 08:48 PM
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I ended up finding a diesel powered genset within...
I ended up finding a diesel powered genset within an hours drive it's powered by a six cylinder Volvo Penta diesel and has an output of 125 Kva so probably a bit more that we need but room for...
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23rd Apr 2015, 09:41 PM
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That's us Ray, 35 years and counting! Will
That's us Ray, 35 years and counting!
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23rd Apr 2015, 10:50 AM
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That would be great Phil Will
That would be great Phil
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22nd Apr 2015, 08:44 PM
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Would have never put it inside have already...
Would have never put it inside have already planned an outside enclosure
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22nd Apr 2015, 08:41 PM
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Definitely three phase we hired a 100 kva...
Definitely three phase we hired a 100 kva recently but probably a bit big
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22nd Apr 2015, 07:37 PM
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Off Topic But someone here will know the answer
Hi Guys
We have been hit with bad weather, so bad in fact that we couldn't open our Pie Shop today! We normally only close for Christmas Day! Anyway we had no power for a fair while, we... -
22nd Apr 2015, 07:23 PM
Thread: Aldi Specials...Die grinder & stuff
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Rule of thumb is .1mm =.004" 1/4 = 6.3mm ish...
Rule of thumb is .1mm =.004"
1/4 = 6.3mm ish
So .012" Difference
Which is a fair bit on a small diameter
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20th Apr 2015, 05:35 PM
Thread: Old Moorite Punch
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As late as 1978 we were still chipping oil...
As late as 1978 we were still chipping oil grooves for the slipper bearings on the rolling mill drives at Port Kembla steelworks albeit with an air operated chisel, they then went to doing them with...
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10th Apr 2015, 05:55 PM
Thread: Aviation snips and rust
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Hi Ric Were they new or secondhand when you got...
Hi Ric
Were they new or secondhand when you got them? Maybe doctored up to sell? Or maybe the weather in Moss Vegas has something to do with it lol
The weather in Robbo is pretty savage
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7th Apr 2015, 05:58 PM
Thread: Slotting Tools
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Slotting Tools
I picked up a Slotting Head for my Turret Mill off Ebay a couple of weeks ago, the Hare and Forbes one. Just wondering if anyone offers a set of toolbars for one of these? No problem to make them...
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20th Oct 2014, 10:27 PM
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You need to state your location otherwise people...
You need to state your location otherwise people won't know whether to reply ! Ie isF you were in Sydney and I replied from Robertson it probably wouldn't work! Happy to help you out if you are close...
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7th Oct 2014, 05:39 PM
Thread: Elliot 8-18 Surface Grinder
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Simon I'm pretty sure it will have V ways, mine...
Simon I'm pretty sure it will have V ways, mine has and I just did the block of wood trick that Phil mentioned. I don't think you would lift the table off on your own
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2nd Oct 2014, 06:38 PM
Thread: Elliot 8-18 Surface Grinder
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Can you post a picture of it Simon? mine is a 20...
Can you post a picture of it Simon? mine is a 20 x8 and I have a book!
I've also had it in pieces so know a bit about it!If you do pull it apart there are two little
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16th Sep 2014, 03:00 PM
Thread: Will there be another scraping class?
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Thinking back over the weekend, it was great to...
Thinking back over the weekend, it was great to be there with like minded blokes who all got along- try telling the blokes at the local club what you are doing? Actually don't bother- they wouldn't...
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14th Sep 2014, 09:12 PM
Thread: Will there be another scraping class?
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Thanks Phil,and Marco! What a great weekend!...
Thanks Phil,and Marco!
What a great weekend! Good to meet everyone and great to learn some new skills!
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12th Sep 2014, 09:42 PM
Thread: Will there be another scraping class?
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Got it Phil!
Got it Phil!
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11th Sep 2014, 09:06 PM
Thread: Will there be another scraping class?
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The wife said how about Dom Perignon? Just wasted...
The wife said how about Dom Perignon? Just wasted an hour and ten minutes waiting on meals at the Hotel Nicholas ! Walked out when people who came in after us were getting served, we went to a pub...
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11th Sep 2014, 07:17 PM
Thread: Will there be another scraping class?
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On my way at Beechworth for the night , my wife...
On my way at Beechworth for the night , my wife wants to know if Mahoneys has Moët , caviar and a cheese platter lol
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8th Sep 2014, 08:31 PM
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Maybe just build them up with low hydrogen rods...
Maybe just build them up with low hydrogen rods and mill them back to size?
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8th Sep 2014, 08:26 PM
Thread: Will there be another scraping class?
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I will be staying at Mahoneys, driving down on...
I will be staying at Mahoneys, driving down on friday morning, not sure about the fellow who was coming with me , he is crook i will talk to him tomorrow and let Phil know either way. If he can't...
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28th Jul 2014, 11:03 PM
Thread: Threading...Aaarrghh!!!
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When I was an apprentice at AIS Port Kembla we...
When I was an apprentice at AIS Port Kembla we were all( there were thousands of us over the years) taught to screwcut with the compound set in the normal position and to just advance the compound...
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25th Jul 2014, 09:11 PM
Thread: When does it all stop lol
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Andre, it probably took only ten years, should...
Andre, it probably took only ten years, should have started earlier though! The Pie Shop is pretty good we have owned it for thirty five years, just waiting for someone to
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24th Jul 2014, 10:50 PM
Thread: When does it all stop lol
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Well i already have the Tormach PCNC1100, Syil...
Well i already have the Tormach PCNC1100, Syil CNC Lathe, just got the larger Boxford CNC lathe, Takisawa TAL 460 Lathe , a Hare and Forbes equivalent of Takisawa, a very good Taiwainese Bridgeport...
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24th Jul 2014, 06:18 PM
Thread: When does it all stop lol
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When does it all stop lol
I think I must be a compulsive tool/machinery buyer! Do they have meetings?
I have an Isuzu truck, bought it new in 1989 well in 2003 it was getting a bit tatty, needed a new roof
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13th Jul 2014, 09:37 PM
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I have Gearotic, v carve pro, photo V carve ,...
I have Gearotic, v carve pro, photo V carve , sprutcam, master cam x 5,Alibre Design professional,G wizard and G wizard editor all are good
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