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  1. I posted some pics in this other thread. ...

    I posted some pics in this other thread.

    https://metalworkforums.com/f308/t205455-cnc-plasma-play/latest/post1979959#post1979959

    Controller is UCCNC. CAD CAM is Vectric Cut2D
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    I would never go past proper linear rails for a...

    I would never go past proper linear rails for a router or laser.

    A lot of work to build these machines and you don't want to compromise the result by skimping on such an important component.
    ...
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    OK a few photos. The computer in the mobile...

    OK a few photos. The computer in the mobile control cabinet is shared between three machines. The bottom electrical cabinet is only for the plasma

    As far as cost, I do not record how much it...
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    I built my own It can cut 1200 x 1200. Or a...

    I built my own It can cut 1200 x 1200. Or a full sheet hanging out one end.

    Chinese pilot arc plasma cutter. Water table.
  5. I know this is an old post but thought I might...

    I know this is an old post but thought I might respond anyway.

    These could be done on my CNC plasma.

    I am a hobby user and do not expect profit.

    Cockatoo. East of Melbourne.
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    Here is a video I did just before Christmas...

    Here is a video I did just before Christmas showing file creation and cutting on my CNC plasma


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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dUm5VYdV1c
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    As stated above, Win7 and the Mach3 LPT driver...

    As stated above, Win7 and the Mach3 LPT driver work together fine. I run a couple of Win7 computers with Mach3 LPT driver.
    However it must be the 32bit version.

    I recommend the hardware/software...
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    While writing the above post I was trying to...

    While writing the above post I was trying to remember that. Afraid it is gone. The old brain leaks a bit. :-

    I do remember I also had to remove the bed as well, so as to get it all through a...
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    When moving my HM50, (away from Geelong in my...

    When moving my HM50, (away from Geelong in my case) I removed the whole top. Parting at the top of the column.

    Had no choice because unloading position had no head room for lifting off the...
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    My first job was with an industrial and...

    My first job was with an industrial and automotive balancer. (Not in SA) My Dad worked there for years.

    That small motor running at 2700 rpm must be pretty bad to require re balancing.

    You...
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    Thanks for that Dave. I will carefully poke...

    Thanks for that Dave.

    I will carefully poke about with that setting. :)

    Seems that the Chinglish manual is a bit hard to follow for an old fella like me.
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    GCS900-3DB DRO setup question

    GCS900-3DB DRO

    Purchased one of these cheap DROs for my cheap Chinese Mill.

    Mounted the first (easiest) scale and couldn't resist trying it out.

    Readout is backwards. Move X axis in a...
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    Just to be clear I was suggesting opening a...

    Just to be clear I was suggesting opening a dispute with Ebay. I know they are interlinked but not Paypal.

    And not directly messaging the seller. Ebay passes on the message at first but you are...
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    Glad your items arrived and are OK. CTC never...

    Glad your items arrived and are OK.

    CTC never responded to my emails about my faulty part-off tool holder.

    It was a fault that could have easily been missed, but I would expect at least a...
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    Yeah, you are probably much smarter than me. 😃...

    Yeah, you are probably much smarter than me. 😃

    Whether it takes a given measurement from the radius or diameter makes little difference. You quickly get used to that. I have used lathes with...
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    Cross slide graduations on a Metric Lathe

    I have a 2.5mm pitch screw on the cross slide of my Chinese lathe.

    Graduations are marked 0.04mm which is diameter.

    The major graduations or numbering is from 0 to 125. Or 125 count of...
  17. Good information. Thanks for that. I think...

    Good information. Thanks for that.

    I think the Bunnings bottles are the smaller size. Am I right?

    I do have a question:
    Have a MIG gas bottle SpeedGas from Gasweld. I think they were the...
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    Thanks to those who have responded. I appreciate...

    Thanks to those who have responded. I appreciate it.
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    Sent an email to Token Tools. Maybe I expect too...

    Sent an email to Token Tools. Maybe I expect too much but was a little disappointed in the response.

    The synergic machine offers welding control by setting up amps required, select wire type...
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    Thanks for that Karl The following is from...

    Thanks for that Karl

    The following is from Token Tools write up on the "Synergic 210S" As opposed to the bigger, more expensive, 250P which is described as a Pulse Mig Welder

    So what is a...
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    I might be able to help. Have a ten year old SX3...

    I might be able to help. Have a ten year old SX3 which I retrofitted to CNC control.

    They are quite limited in what they can do. Not very rigid. If mine was not CNC, I would have passed it on...
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    What's the go with Synergic MIG

    Tax time coming up and thought I might get a more modern MIG inverter style to replace the old transformer one.

    Only need around 180/200 amps or so. Single phase.

    Token Tools only have...
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    Tried to fit a parting tool to the parting tool...

    Tried to fit a parting tool to the parting tool holder today.

    Thread for the screw acting on the retaining wedge is stripped. Very poor quality control.

    Have to see if I can get any response...
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    The one I purchased is known as 250-222 wedge...

    The one I purchased is known as 250-222 wedge style with 250-201 etc holders. I think it is also known as BXA. Installed on a 13" lathe.

    Probably too big for a 9" lathe
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    Thanks Silversprings The retainer is machined...

    Thanks Silversprings

    The retainer is machined and the QCTP is on the lathe and looking good.

    On reflection I would not have ordered the full set. The knurling and part-off tools I most likely...
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    My order turned up exactly one month from order....

    My order turned up exactly one month from order.

    Sent from Germany I think.

    It was well packed. Contained the extra tool holder I added after making the initial order.

    Have heard reports by...
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    The threat of raising a Payal dispute got a...

    The threat of raising a Payal dispute got a response.

    Order has been modified as I requested. That's good.

    Also enquired as to when it might be dispatched. No reply. Not so good.

    Hope I...
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    I would like to get the order from them but they...

    I would like to get the order from them but they make it hard.

    Have notified them that if I receive no response in 24 hrs then I will open a dispute with PayPal.
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    Thanks Dean Yeah I would maybe do that but the...

    Thanks Dean

    Yeah I would maybe do that but the payment has gone through with the bank. Even though it is still "Awaiting Fulfilment"

    So I don't know how much success I would have with that.
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    Can't get any response from CTC

    Ordered a QCTP from CTC via the website.

    Freight is expensive.

    Decided I wanted to add extra tool holder. My mistake. Should have thought of that in the beginning.

    Sent several messages...
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    I knew someone would know what they were. 😂 ...

    I knew someone would know what they were. 😂

    UNIMAT 3 THREAD Cutting Master & GUIDE

    Probably very little demand, however there are some available for $40US plus each.

    Looks like this is a...
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    Any one recognise or know what these are?

    The local Men's Shed somehow came to have these things from I don't know where.

    Most likely part of some tool or system to do who knows what.

    What you see in the pics is all there is. Whatever...
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    rhamer Did a search and it looks like they're...

    rhamer

    Did a search and it looks like they're all gone. :(

    Sorry to lead you astray. Get a Vertex.
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    No I made no claim about it being the best vice. ...

    No I made no claim about it being the best vice. Just better than I expected for the money. Which I am happy about.

    I don't have access to a real Kurt to see what the mechanism looks like.
    ...
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    I just got one of these. 150MM Kurt copy I...

    I just got one of these. 150MM Kurt copy I think. At least it looks very similar.

    On ebay for $163. Made an offer for less than that. They took it.

    Sure most here would not think much of...
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    Thanks Dave Looks like an addition to the...

    Thanks Dave

    Looks like an addition to the winter job list.

    Shame that most of the pics are gone from your original forum thread.
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    Spindle lubrication HM-50

    Have an older ZX-7550. Hafco call them HM-50

    No manual. I find them fairly useless on this vintage Chinese machines anyway.

    Any clues on how to lubricate the spindle?
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    I buy a lot of this sort of stuff from China via...

    I buy a lot of this sort of stuff from China via ebay.

    If you have not already done so, lodge a faulty goods claim with ebay. Do not send feedback. Good or bad.

    That most times gets a good...
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    Finally got back to this after some unexpected...

    Finally got back to this after some unexpected health issues.

    Ground up a form tool and cut the worm with 8 TPI which is as close as I could get to Mod1 with standard change gears on the lathe.
    ...
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    Posted a reply here but it disapeared??? I...

    Posted a reply here but it disapeared???

    I don't see the helix angle being a problem. Maybe I am being naive. :)

    I cut gears with a small vertical CNC mill. It has a rotary axis.

    Planing...
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    And this is where I need to make the worm and...

    And this is where I need to make the worm and worm gear for.

    The change gears run on the 1/2" stub visible and the other one that will be integral to the missing worm gear.

    The 3/4' stub is...
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    Here is the coolant pump. Runs nice but you...

    Here is the coolant pump. Runs nice but you wouldn't believe the amount of disgusting crud it was sitting in and covered with.
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    The AEW has 2hp motor below, then via a vee belt,...

    The AEW has 2hp motor below, then via a vee belt, a three speed gearbox in the middle.

    Then three speeds selected via a poly vee belt on step pulleys that drives the top reduction box with the...
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    Michael Thanks for taking the time. Yes I...

    Michael

    Thanks for taking the time.

    Yes I am stuck with 8tpi for the worm. I'm thinking that I can make the worm gear slightly off spec dia to make it match that 8 tpi or 3.175 pitch.

    If I...
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    On the UK Lathe site write up about the AEWs it...

    On the UK Lathe site write up about the AEWs it says they originally had a range of 0.7 to 5 inch per min, so I think that will be OK. Definately not going to see any production type work. Just a...
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    No feed rate plate on the machine. Unfortunately....

    No feed rate plate on the machine. Unfortunately.

    It is a strange setup. It has change gears that you must change for different feed rates.

    I will need to make these also as there is only...
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    Here are some pics of the Viceroy model from the...

    Here are some pics of the Viceroy model from the UK lathe site.

    Traverse unit looks pretty much the same


    AEW Viceroy Millers
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    AEW Horizon Mill

    Hills Men's Shed have purchased an AEW Horizon Universal Milling Machine.

    With a little bit of TLC it will be ready to go.

    The most difficult thing is that there are a couple of missing parts...
  49. The lathe sold. Thanks all. ☺

    The lathe sold. Thanks all. ☺
  50. The men's shed have posted the lathe on Gumtree

    The men's shed have posted the lathe on Gumtree
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