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25th Feb 2022, 10:41 AM
Thread: Holding boring bars in a lathe?
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Thanks Bob. I will give it a try. Regards Col
Thanks Bob. I will give it a try.
Regards
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19th Feb 2022, 04:00 PM
Thread: Holding boring bars in a lathe?
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Holding boring bars in lathe
Hello Nigel
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2) Large boring bars (e.g. over 20mm diameter) will be a challenge for any small lathe.
Does anyone have plans/photos of clamping systems for them?
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Lathe
As requested
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30th Dec 2020, 04:55 PM
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Love to hear opinions for some holiday humour ...
Love to hear opinions for some holiday humour
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30th Dec 2020, 04:48 PM
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Thanks nadroj
Thanks nadroj
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29th Dec 2020, 01:30 PM
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[QUOTE)I have a very nice Drummond hand shaper...
[QUOTE)I have a very nice Drummond hand shaper that is coming long very nicely. And it's going to stay hand operated!
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13th Aug 2020, 10:22 AM
Thread: Please Help Me Find......
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[QUOTE=matthew_g;1972876]Hi guys and Gals, have...
[QUOTE=matthew_g;1972876]Hi guys and Gals,
have been wandering all over EBay trying to find hand scrapers.
Matt. Try this link if you have big dollars
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2nd Jul 2020, 09:39 AM
Thread: Sanity check on this cutter...
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I have just returned from Specsavers with a new...
I have just returned from Specsavers with a new pair of Specs.
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1st Jul 2020, 02:44 PM
Thread: Sanity check on this cutter...
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Looking at the insert pocket in the latest...
Looking at the insert pocket in the latest picture, you do not need an insert setting gauge.
The pocket sets the insert both axially and radially therefore the accuracy is dependent on the
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27th Jun 2020, 11:42 AM
Thread: Sanity check on this cutter...
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A simple and reasonably accurate way of setting:...
A simple and reasonably accurate way of setting:
Mount cutter on a vertical spindle
Take a light cut (2mm+) on a scrap piece of metal.
Invert the cutter on the spindle.
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1st Jan 2020, 02:01 PM
Thread: More Christmas Goodies !
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Correct. The English Steel Corporation of...
Correct.
The English Steel Corporation of Sheffield manufactured High Speed Steel tools from the 1930's until( I think)
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1st Jan 2020, 07:41 AM
Thread: More Christmas Goodies !
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[QUOTE=Weekend.Warrior;1960964]The serrated one...
[QUOTE=Weekend.Warrior;1960964]The serrated one that had you stumped looks like some sort of threading bit.
It is a HSS Spade Drill, similar to a Madison.
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24th Apr 2019, 08:58 AM
Thread: Mitutoyo Measurung Instruments For Sale
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Update on items sold Col
Update on items sold
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24th Apr 2019, 08:48 AM
Thread: Mitutoyo Measurung Instruments For Sale
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Hello Matt I accepted an offer just hours ago...
Hello Matt
I accepted an offer just hours ago for the 0 to 25mm.
Thanks for your interest.
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20th Mar 2019, 10:28 AM
Thread: Mitutoyo Measurung Instruments For Sale
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Quote Originally Posted by Col2310 View Post My...
Quote Originally Posted by Col2310 View Post
My Mitutoyo measuring gear for sale
103-137 0 - 25mm Micrometer $48
103-138 25 - 50mm Micrometer $60 SOLD
103-139B 50-75mm Micrometer... -
9th Mar 2019, 04:41 PM
Thread: Mitutoyo Measurung Instruments For Sale
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Item sold.
Dial Caliper 0-150mm $50 (No Case) Sold
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8th Mar 2019, 10:44 AM
Thread: Coated Indexable Inserts For Sale
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Coated Indexable Inserts For Sale
Sandvik CCMT 09 T3 08 Grade 2035 8pcs $50
Sandvik TPMR 110304 Grade 4025 10pcs $40
Sandvik TPMR 110304 Grade 415 9 Pcs $35
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8th Mar 2019, 09:26 AM
Thread: Mitutoyo Measurung Instruments For Sale
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Mitutoyo Measurung Instruments For Sale
My Mitutoyo measuring gear for sale
103-137 0 - 25mm Micrometer $48
103-138 25 - 50mm Micrometer $60
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6th Mar 2019, 01:42 PM
Thread: Vertex Dividing Head
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Thank you for the fast response. Will mark as...
Thank you for the fast response. Will mark as sold.
I am in Lake Macquarie 20 kms south of Newcastle.
Will PM my details
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6th Mar 2019, 09:16 AM
Thread: Vertex Dividing Head
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Vertex Dividing Head
Age and ill-health means I have to dispose of my Workshop gear.
Vertex BS-0 Dividing Head $350
Includes:
TOS 125mm 3 Jaw Chuck
Tailstock
2 extra Dividing Plates
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10th Jan 2018, 02:07 PM
Thread: Sandvik Scraper.
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Eee lad, if tha fell into a fell into a bucket of...
Eee lad, if tha fell into a fell into a bucket of horse muck, would thee come up clutching a Ten Bob Note
Good find
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23rd Nov 2017, 12:25 PM
Thread: Making high quality inserts
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There were two Hard Metal plants post 1970 but...
There were two Hard Metal plants post 1970 but have since closed.
1. The Mayfield, Newcastle site was originally a joint venture between BHP and Seco Tools Sweden.
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22nd Nov 2017, 01:56 PM
Thread: Making high quality inserts
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[I wounder what the organic binder might...
[I wounder what the organic binder might be..[/QUOTE]
Paraffin Wax prior to Pressing.
Used at the Mayfield NSW and Dandenong Vic. Carbide Plants up to the 1990's. -
13th Jan 2017, 11:07 AM
Thread: Boring Bar holders for 25mm bars
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[QUOTE=WCD;1916729]Making your own holder is...
[QUOTE=WCD;1916729]Making your own holder is probably the best way to get what you want.
I have made a similar Boring Bar holder for my Hercus Craftsman, taking bars from 10mm to 25mm, grooving... -
7th Oct 2015, 03:29 PM
Thread: I've been thinking...
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I've been thinking....
I've been thinking.Sorry to post off topic but could not resist.
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14th Sep 2015, 05:17 PM
Thread: Machinist Handbook
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I have Machinery's Handbook vol 26 and 27 on CD...
I have Machinery's Handbook vol 26 and 27 on CD in PDF.
Over 3000 pages in 27th Edition so too heavy to fully print but handy to print the required pages as needed.
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27th Aug 2015, 04:44 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: Tangential Toolholders
Well done Bill.
The original Carbide Tangential Tools.Late 1950's.
The Clamping Band was the key to the design, giving a slimmer tool profile with a 7 degree Front to Back and Side clearances.... -
Smiths Industries Tacho/Surface speed indicator
This is a 1960 equivalent usually supplied with:
Male cone
Female cone
Surface speed wheel - Imperial or Metric
Extension
Gave direct rpm with male/Female cones and surface speed in FPM /MPM.by... -
26th Aug 2014, 03:21 AM
Thread: Jacobs Chuck
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Roger, Try this site:...
Roger,
Try this site:
http://www.newmantools.com/jacobs/arbors.htm#A0261
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8th Nov 2013, 09:34 AM
Thread: Fluid cooled Morse Tapper bits
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Fluid cooled Morse Tapper bits
Are these what you are looking for?
Oilfeed Coolant Morse Taper Drills
coolant inducer socket - ICS Cutting Tools
oil hole drills - ICS Cutting Tools
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22nd Oct 2013, 08:07 PM
Thread: Wickman OPG Optical Grinder.
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Wickman OPG Optical Grinder.
Developed in the 1950's by a Wickman engineer names Harold Bagley, an ex neighbour of mine. Initially for developed for tooling on Wickman Multi and Single Spindle Automatics, then for all precision...
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3rd Aug 2013, 05:09 PM
Thread: Check this little ripper out
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Stuart, I paused the camera and changed the...
Stuart,
I paused the camera and changed the feed direction in the second half of the video
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3rd Aug 2013, 04:00 PM
Thread: Check this little ripper out
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Another Little Ripper
A sliding head shaper created by an unknown toolmaker and rescued from the re-cycler.
3 stroke speeds via pulley
6" Stroke
5" Max width of workpiece
Heavy roughing @0.020" DOC :D
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24th Aug 2012, 04:10 PM
Thread: Chatter when using 50mm face cutter
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Quote Would I have been pushing the limits...
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Would I have been pushing the limits for a face cutter like this trying to take off 2mm? I am trying to work out if operator error was the cause for the racket or if the machine is in need... -
7th Jul 2012, 10:05 AM
Thread: Shaper Chip question
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Explained very simply here::U:U:U ...
Explained very simply here::U:U:U
http://me.emu.edu.tr/me364/ME364_cutting_mechanics.pdf -
8th Dec 2011, 07:34 PM
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[QUOTE=unixbigot;1412366]I have a Mars "Great...
[QUOTE=unixbigot;1412366]I have a Mars "Great Scot" lathe with a 1-1/2" 8tpi spindle.
My 9" Hercus Craftsman has 1.5" x 8 tpi USS (Sellers Thread) 60 degree profile.
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18th Sep 2011, 08:47 AM
Thread: Tool gloat?
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I had a set of 3. Turning, Facemilling and...
I had a set of 3. Turning, Facemilling and End-Milling but can only find this one.
The samples are made of Nickel.
There were more elaborate ones available but this is a handy pocket size.
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12th Jul 2011, 04:19 PM
Thread: Make V belt pullies
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Hello Mike, What specification of aluminium did...
Hello Mike,
What specification of aluminium did you use for the pulleys?
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24th Jun 2011, 12:54 PM
Thread: More T and C woes. This time the motor.
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Bob, Have you tried Royce Cross.Try this page: ...
Bob,
Have you tried Royce Cross.Try this page:
Royce Cross Australia... -
7th Jun 2011, 02:54 PM
Thread: Boring bar Materials
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Stuart, Slender or thin carbide blanks and the...
Stuart,
Slender or thin carbide blanks and the harder grades are more difficult to torch braze due to uneven cooling/shrinkage rates between shank and carbide.
Pre heating the shank and cooling... -
7th Jun 2011, 08:14 AM
Thread: Boring bar Materials
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Graham, Modern inserts can be brazed to steel...
Graham,
Modern inserts can be brazed to steel shanks provided the braze surfaces are cleaned to remove the oxides that are formed on the surfaces during the sintering operation or the exotic... -
29th May 2011, 12:47 PM
Thread: Cross Slide Threading Stop
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Pipeclay You have a hide to ask that...
Pipeclay
You have a hide to ask that question.:wink:
Ask your wife,girlfriend,partner etc. They know all about shoes:D
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20th May 2011, 07:38 AM
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Cleveland are now part of the Eastern Group...
Cleveland are now part of the Eastern Group (Chinese owned) but Precision Twist Drill are owned by Dormer Sheffield, part of the Sandvik Group.
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12th May 2011, 08:28 PM
Thread: Fitting VFD to Craftsman Lathe
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Stuart, Thank you for your guidance and infinite...
Stuart,
Thank you for your guidance and infinite patience in helping a electronically challenged senior citizen.You embody the character of this forum.
I tried to get assistance but the seller was... -
12th May 2011, 04:02 PM
Thread: Fitting VFD to Craftsman Lathe
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Hello Stuart, We now have power. Jumpers J4 and...
Hello Stuart,
We now have power.
Jumpers J4 and J17 are as shown on page 24.
I cannot access the U parameters and have not set any..just used defaults..
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12th May 2011, 01:50 PM
Thread: Fitting VFD to Craftsman Lathe
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I must have upset the Gods. We now have a power...
I must have upset the Gods. We now have a power outage!!!!!!!!!!
Will check JP and U.0000=0
Yes, I have a 5k Pot
Thanks again
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12th May 2011, 01:03 PM
Thread: Fitting VFD to Craftsman Lathe
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No. The speed remains constant whether I go up or...
No. The speed remains constant whether I go up or down with the panel buttons.
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12th May 2011, 12:26 PM
Thread: Fitting VFD to Craftsman Lathe
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Hello Stuart I started from scratch, reset to...
Hello Stuart
I started from scratch, reset to defaults and then the motor settings. Bought a new pot and rewired all switches....Still the same as I cannot control the speed from the pot.
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11th May 2011, 09:38 AM
Thread: Fitting VFD to Craftsman Lathe
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Stuart, The GV3000 drive plate shows V6.04 but...
Stuart,
The GV3000 drive plate shows V6.04 but when I checked P.098 it shows V4.42.
I downloaded Manual D23323 from Reliance and the parameters for V4.42 do not include
P.052 to P.060.
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10th May 2011, 06:44 PM
Thread: Fitting VFD to Craftsman Lathe
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I do not have a P.054 in remote or local. The...
I do not have a P.054 in remote or local. The parameters skip from P.051 to P.060.
Must read the manual and find out why.
Col