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    Thanks for checking Techo1 and thanks...

    Thanks for checking Techo1 and thanks OldRustyToolie for going to HAFCO in NSW on my behalf. I found complete kits for sale in the UK for $22AUD unfortunately there is a minimum 50 pound shipping...
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    I measured 35.76mm for overall length.

    I measured 35.76mm for overall length.
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    Major diameter is 19mm. Thanks OldRustyToolie

    Major diameter is 19mm. Thanks OldRustyToolie
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    Cheers Stuart, there was a burr on the spindle...

    Cheers Stuart, there was a burr on the spindle that was catching on the camlock as I tried to push it through. The second one came out out with no issue.

    Thanks for the diagram Michael G
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    Hi, I spoke to HAFCO Perth who weren't much...

    Hi,

    I spoke to HAFCO Perth who weren't much help . Saying that even though it's a standard in their experience they found lots of their parts didn't fit other lathes etc. I tried Titan as well...
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    Thanks Guys, I found the MacIt ones...

    Thanks Guys,

    I found the MacIt ones previously but I was hoping there might have been an alternative. I think there was a UK firm that sold them as well. I hadn't thought of Grizzly. I know Ausee...
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    Replacement spindle Cam Lock assembly

    Hi All,

    Does anyone know where I can source at a reasonable price, a replacement Cam Lock for a spindle? I think it is a D1-4 and I need need the main cam as well as the locking pin and spring. ...
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    This might be of use to you Michael ...

    This might be of use to you Michael

    http://www.adafruit.com/products/1463
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    Thanks for the advice so far everyone. The...

    Thanks for the advice so far everyone.

    The stand is sheet metal and going by the manual of a few similar lathes, I'm fairly sure of the 600 - 700 weight range. It seems like shifting it with...
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    Lathe Moving Advice

    Hi Everyone,

    A little while ago I put in a bid in for an old Magnabend at a silent auction. I noticed there was a 330x1000 metal lathe going as well which I put in a cheeky lowball bid in. Well...
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    International postage takes it up to US$45.95 a...

    International postage takes it up to US$45.95 a year so it gets a little expensive. I let my subscription to MEW lapse and will be renewing my HSM and MW subscriptions.

    That latest article in MEW...
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    With beautiful surroundings like that, I'd be...

    With beautiful surroundings like that, I'd be happy to watch paint dry :2tsup:
  13. I was under the impression that if you remove the...

    I was under the impression that if you remove the central magnet from the base it stuffs up their magnetism. Is this not the case?
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    I understand it may not actually dissolve the...

    I understand it may not actually dissolve the sand itself, but I was crossing my fingers it might dissolve whatever the heck is holding it in there :p
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    I take it a caustic bath would also remove...

    I take it a caustic bath would also remove casting sand?
  16. Thread: Tool Chest

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    I know this is a bit of a thread resurrection but...

    I know this is a bit of a thread resurrection but I just wanted to say thanks to the forum and those that contributed to this thread and the other Maxim one. Based on the info and advice given in...
  17. Laser tag?

    Laser tag?
  18. Thanks and there they are :) I could have sworn I...

    Thanks and there they are :) I could have sworn I used to just click my name and navigate from there. The subscriptions shown in that area appear to only be recent ones.

    Thanks Mate
  19. Did we lose thread subscriptions in the upgrade?

    Hi guys,

    I used to use thread subscriptions to bookmark threads of interest. I just went to go look at some and the only threads I'm subscribed to are ones I have participated in since the...
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    Sorry guys the original photo wasn't very clear....

    Sorry guys the original photo wasn't very clear. Here's one of all the "plug" taps with one from the 3/8" set I also purchased. It has squared ends but it's plug tap still has about 4 tapered threads...
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    Thanks Rob, I thought as much. They are not as...

    Thanks Rob, I thought as much. They are not as advertised :no: also not worth the cost of sending back.

    Thanks
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    Bottoming/Plug Taps

    Hi Guys,

    Just got some tap sets from H&f but notice that there is a fairly large taper at the ends of all the taps. I was expecting the ends to be square at least for the plug tap like in the...
  23. Thread: Newby

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    Welcome :) But why bother posting if you just...

    Welcome :)

    But why bother posting if you just wanted to insult the members here? :?
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    Sticky: They are definately getting on the high side. I...

    They are definately getting on the high side. I was looking at a few small things but decided to wait after I saw the postage.
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    Hi Simon, These fitting are BSPT. Did you just...

    Hi Simon, These fitting are BSPT. Did you just drill an 8.4mm hole and use a BSPT tap? Did you get away with just an intermediate or did you use a plug tap as well?
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    Well I'm slowly getting organised. I was hoping...

    Well I'm slowly getting organised. I was hoping to get further ahead with the mockup but I think it will be easier to check for clearances etc as I build. Most of the fittings are M4 but the two...
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    Thanks for the suggestions guys. The taps are...

    Thanks for the suggestions guys. The taps are pretty large so the pen tubes may be the way to go. Having a look on ebay the $1.50 is pretty reasonable if they don't gouge on shipping.
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    Tool bit storage tubes

    Hi Guys,

    I bought some used taps and looking to get some containers to store them in. I know any old sealable container will do but I was hoping to get some like my other bits are stored in. Does...
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    Bought this for $80 Unused Irwin/Record OS150....

    Bought this for $80

    Unused Irwin/Record OS150. Very happy :)
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    Went to two dedicated tool stores and only one...

    Went to two dedicated tool stores and only one even had a set, but it was imperial. Picked up these at Bunnings to get me going.
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    They were great to deal with and very quick to...

    They were great to deal with and very quick to respond to my questions. I got mine shipped via USPS in a flat rate box and it arrived in a week.
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    My order from the Little Machine Shop. 234254...

    My order from the Little Machine Shop.

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    Some bits for the mill and mini lathe including a carriage stop, die holder, drill chuck, a large knurler and some other bits and pieces. Also...
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    Thanks for the advice so far guys. I had a look...

    Thanks for the advice so far guys. I had a look at some Dormer sets on ebay. There seems to be some still made in the UK and others are made in Brazil. Are the Brazilian ones still ok?
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    Just to revive and hijack this thread, I'm after...

    Just to revive and hijack this thread, I'm after a decent set of drills and would like some advice. Previously I've only ever used bunnings cheapies but now I want a decent set for my mini lathe....
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    Well I finally got the head off. It already has...

    Well I finally got the head off. It already has the oil grooves milled in. Just need to remove and replace the oilers which seem to be 6.3mm wide. Most of the 4mm metric fittings seem to go up to M5....
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    Thanks Simon. I think my Z already has some...

    Thanks Simon.

    I think my Z already has some grooves milled into it. I appreciate the advice. I'm finding it a little hard finding any info on rigid oil lines though. I had a look into what the...
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    Hi Stuart, I didn't explain myself very well....

    Hi Stuart,

    I didn't explain myself very well. On the X3 the column is secured to the base using 4 bolts and 2 locating pins. I thought I'd have to remove it so I could mill the oil grooves but...
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    Thanks Simon. Thomas Powell's installation...

    Thanks Simon.

    Thomas Powell's installation has been in my favorites list for a while now :D It is definably a very clean installation.

    I see you milled your grooves right to the edge of the...
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    Thanks for the reply Stuart. From what I had read...

    Thanks for the reply Stuart. From what I had read I was under the impression that squaring the column and tramming were not the same thing?
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    Lubrication system for X3 Mill

    I have a thread going on in the CNC section of the forum so forgive me for the intrusion, but I thought I'd come here to ask about a few of the more conventional parts of the build :)

    A lot of...
  41. It is a planimeter Planimeters...

    It is a planimeter

    Planimeters
  42. Thread: BM30A mill

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    Shed is looking very tidy Rod :)

    Shed is looking very tidy Rod :)
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    Hi Ray, where did you source your wax from? ...

    Hi Ray, where did you source your wax from?

    Thanks
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