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10th Aug 2022, 07:36 PM
Thread: 1937 Ford
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1937 Ford
Hi Guys
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16th Jun 2022, 10:34 PM
Thread: Adhesive for plastics
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Adhesive for plastics
Does anyone have any experience with an adhesive for plastic? - I have a Mercedes bumper bar which I need to repair - Material unknown -car is an E220
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26th Feb 2022, 06:16 PM
Thread: XJ6 to XJC
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HI Chrs, Thanks for your input and info re...
HI Chrs,
Thanks for your input and info re Harry's garage - will investigate with registration engineer before proceeding - looks like a major project to me which may not be worth it in the long run... -
21st Feb 2022, 07:36 PM
Thread: XJ6 to XJC
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XJ6 to XJC
Hi Guys,
Is there anyone out there who has converted an XJ6 Sedan into a XJC (coupe) I would like to make contact to ascertain method,problems etc.
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12th Dec 2021, 09:09 PM
Thread: tapping chuck missing parts
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sorry guys, have tried to attach photos but...
sorry guys, have tried to attach photos but without success - will pursue how to - photos are in my 'inbox'
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10th Dec 2021, 11:22 PM
Thread: tapping chuck missing parts
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tapping chuck missing parts
Hi guys,
amongst the junk I have collected over the years I have found a tapping head but it isn't complete - can anyone advise me what I need to make it whole? on looking at the Blackwoods... -
4th Oct 2021, 02:09 AM
Thread: Info on Mc Millan lathe
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Thanks guys, all sorted, spur gear driving rack...
Thanks guys, all sorted, spur gear driving rack is bent and I will check shear pin - Manual arrived from Tony Griffith which is excellent
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22nd Sep 2021, 03:26 PM
Thread: Info on Mc Millan lathe
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Info on Mc Millan lathe
Hi guys,
trying to sort out some problems with a friend's McMillan Ml-36 lathe which has a regular tight spot on the longtitudinal traverse and a non continuous rotation of its feed shaft - I see... -
30th Aug 2021, 12:32 AM
Thread: Steering Wheel Restoration
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steerig wheel restoration
I just put a call out to Aldax moulds asking for the appropriate materials to make or repair a new wheel for my MK.1 Sunbeam Alpine - will keep you posted after reply- my wheel is the wire spoked...
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29th Aug 2021, 11:40 PM
Thread: Unusable compressor
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unusable compressor
For an update on this problem see MW forum ecogoo 1 ph to 3 ph 400V inverter
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29th Aug 2021, 11:27 PM
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ecogoo 1 ph.220v to 3 ph inverter - experiences
I have been stuffing around for some months trying to get my 4kw air compressor to run/start with my phase changer 6 after the electricity supplier reduced the available street voltage - this is well...
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15th Aug 2021, 11:19 AM
Thread: Unusable compressor
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unusable compressor
Had an 'industrial' electrician look at my problem this week after confirming motor was O.K.- in conversation with phase changer they decided my convertor was quite old and PHC have offered to update...
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2nd Aug 2021, 03:54 PM
Thread: Unusable compressor
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unusable compressor
I am trying to spray my car this week and having to open/close those ball valves is a PITA and inconvenient, have spoken to Peerless compressors this AM and they are not much help except telling me...
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6th Apr 2021, 12:01 PM
Thread: Unusable compressor
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unusable compressor
Thanks J&K most informative and closest to the truth - have contacted phase change convertors this AM and they want to sell me their soft start device and basically said they would give me a refund...
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5th Apr 2021, 11:27 AM
Thread: Unusable compressor
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unusable compressor
Phase changer 6
Voltage is within Essential energies tolerances but they say maybe the cable dia. to the shed is a problem - long run and 10 mm. dia. cable ?
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2nd Apr 2021, 10:07 AM
Thread: Unusable compressor
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unusable copressor
Starts and dies before reaching full speed
Shuts down the phase convertor which then restarts itself
runs my mill and lathe no problem
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2nd Apr 2021, 10:02 AM
Thread: Unusable compressor
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unusable compressor
Thanks to all who answered - when connected to any other 3 ph. machines I have no problem
To be able to use the compressor I have fitted a ball valve to each head , started the comp. with valves... -
1st Apr 2021, 07:58 PM
Thread: Unusable compressor
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Unusable compressor
I have a Peerless compressor 545l/min. delivery which I run through a phase change convertor and have had no problems with it until my neighbour complained to Essential energy that the street voltage...
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27th Feb 2021, 01:55 PM
Thread: Wheeler mill
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Wheeler mill
https://metalworkforums.com/asset.php?fid=352073&uid=67111&d=1515355200Does anyone else have this mill or is it an orphan ? it was made by Wheeler machinery Co. in Batesman Bay and I think it could...
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5th Feb 2021, 09:56 PM
Thread: Cigweld comet junior
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Cigweld comet junior
I wish to have my comet junior acetylene torch refurbished but local gas supplier says 'too old' and no parts available any more - has anyone else had this problem and if so have they been able to...
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26th Dec 2020, 02:08 PM
Thread: Beaver MK 2 down feed engagement
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Good on you mate - you were correct, mill is now...
Good on you mate - you were correct, mill is now feeding correctly, thanks very much, isn't this forum awesome?
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26th Dec 2020, 10:00 AM
Thread: Beaver MK 2 down feed engagement
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Beaver MK. 2 down feed egagement
Thanks mate I'll try that
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24th Dec 2020, 07:10 PM
Thread: Beaver MK 2 down feed engagement
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Beaver MK 2 down feed engagement
Does anyone out there have a Beaver MK. 2 mill? I am having a problem engaging the vertical down feed and maybe there is something wrong with my mill or maybe the nut on the end of the handle -...
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13th Sep 2020, 10:10 PM
Thread: WTB: Milling Vice
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WTB; milling vice
https://metalworkforums.com/image/jpeg;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAQEASABIAAD/4ShCRXhpZgAATU0AKgAAAAgADQEPAAIAAAAGAAAItgEQAAIAAAAKAAAIvAESAAMAAAABAAEAAAEaAAUAAAABAAAIxgEbAAUAAAABAAAIzgEoAAMAAAABAAIAAAExAA...
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7th Sep 2020, 09:52 PM
Thread: WTB: Milling Vice
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Vertex milling vice
I have a 6" milling vice in very good condition which I want $150 for - will send you photo if you're interested
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20th Jun 2020, 11:55 AM
Thread: Pullmax owners
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pullmax
What's happening Henry? PM me with your phone No. I'm desperate
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15th Jun 2020, 10:25 PM
Thread: Pullmax owners
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Pullmax
Thanks Henry,
I understand the large counterweighted lever is cut engagement but what is the purpose of the small lever on the left with the knob on it?
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10th Jun 2020, 12:39 PM
Thread: Pullmax owners
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pullmax
Hi clearout, thanks for reply - Do you have any literature on the medium which is the same as mine? there is supposed to be 3 or 4 views on your photos but I can only get the one? I am in Taree...
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4th Jun 2020, 11:50 AM
Thread: Pullmax owners
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pullmax
My model says "medium" - do you have a manual on that?
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3rd Jun 2020, 07:56 PM
Thread: Pullmax owners
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Pullmax owners
Do any of you metalheads have a Pullmax which is a metalworking machine which in its most current design will shear metal, form domes, shrink metal, forms louvres and much more?
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22nd Mar 2020, 11:00 PM
Thread: Beaver turret mill owners?
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beaver mill update
Thanks Tehco 1
Due to problem keeping coolant clean and difficulty of removing same I have decided not to use the Beaver coolant pump and will use a remote coolant pump/tank which I can empty and... -
18th Mar 2020, 07:48 PM
Thread: Beaver turret mill owners?
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Beaver turret mill owners?
I have a Beaver MK2 turret mill and would like to correspond with any other Beaver mill owners if there are any out there?
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10th Mar 2020, 08:48 AM
Thread: Cutting oil advice
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Cutting oil advice
After not using my Beaver MK2 mill for some time I find the cutting oil has "gone off" and clogged the coolant pump impeller - can anyone advise a long life cutting oil which doesn't degrade over...
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10th Sep 2019, 12:31 AM
Thread: 3 phase compressor
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3 ph. compressor
Essential energy upgraded the transformer in our street this week and hey presto my compressor works as it should - top marks to Essential energy and I still have my modification if there is any...
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10th Sep 2019, 12:23 AM
Thread: Fuel smell in car
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fuel smell in car
Tank is in boot and fuel pump is behind rear seat = there are no visible leaks - 2 mates from local car club brainstormed the problem yesterday and the theory currently is that the tank vents out of...
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8th Sep 2019, 11:26 AM
Thread: Fuel smell in car
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Fuel smell in car
I have a fuel smell within my car which I have been unable to stop - all hoses have been renewed with unleaded compatible rubber, the tank has been pressure tested and there are no visible leaks -...
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21st Aug 2019, 12:20 PM
Thread: How to get fish oil off lathe ways
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Hi Brendan, Have had the same problem as I use...
Hi Brendan,
Have had the same problem as I use Lanotec on my equipment between uses but yesterday I used Brakeclean and it cleaned it up perfectly - I buy Brakeclean from Repco who occasionally have... -
20th Aug 2019, 04:23 PM
Thread: 3 phase compressor
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Thanks guys for all your advice - I made an...
Thanks guys for all your advice - I made an adaptor which screwed into the head ,adaptor was M10 with 6 mm. hole through it ending in a 1/4" ball valve - opened valve started compressor without load...
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18th Aug 2019, 10:46 AM
Thread: Rubber for car restoration
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Can I have the address /email of the fellow...
Can I have the address /email of the fellow sending stuff off to China I have a need for door seals on my NSU Ro80 - also you should try Old Era services in Gloucester (Peter Jackson) who can make...
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3rd Aug 2019, 10:53 AM
Thread: 3 phase compressor
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Thanks BaronJ - checked by local sparkie to phase...
Thanks BaronJ - checked by local sparkie to phase changers capacity marking
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1st Aug 2019, 11:35 PM
Thread: 3 phase compressor
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I have been running my Peerless 25 for years...
I have been running my Peerless 25 for years using a 3 phase convertor without any problems until my neighbour complained to Essential energy that excessive voltage was shutting down his solar panels...
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13th Mar 2019, 09:48 AM
Thread: Ward No. 7 combination turret lathe
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Ward No. 7 combination turret lathe
Yes please lantain, this one has a travelling saddle with cross slide attached
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8th Mar 2019, 11:03 PM
Thread: Ward No. 7 combination turret lathe
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Ward No. 7 combination turret lathe
A friend recently bought this machine and is looking for a manual on it or someone who can advise how to cut threads on it and does it have a taper attachment - my searches on google does not mention...
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26th Dec 2018, 08:10 PM
Thread: Dismantling a Pullmax machine
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you are correct Com_VC and if you watch some of...
you are correct Com_VC and if you watch some of the American shows such as Kindig It customs one can see one in action - basically it is a like a big 'G' clamp made from plate with a fixed bottom...
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26th Dec 2018, 07:53 PM
Thread: Pullmax knowledge required
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Pullmax knowledge required
I have recently acquired a Pullmax without looking into its capability - it is set up for shearing and nibbling but it seems to me that with the appropriate tooling it could be made to planish and...
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2nd Dec 2018, 04:48 PM
Thread: face mill cutters
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face mill cutters
Hi Guys,
Have 2 face mills both requiring new cutters - the R8 arbor one has tools 1/2" sq. x 38 lg.- the morse taper one has tools 10 mm.sq. x 38 lg. - have looked on ebay and Hare & Forbes to no... -
2nd Dec 2018, 08:26 AM
Thread: Attaching photos from Ebay?
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Attaching photos from Ebay?
Hi Grahame,
Sorry to stuff you around but can't seem to attach a photo to my post face mill cutters although I haven't had any trouble in the past on ebay - my photo is on my desktop as HTML and was... -
1st Dec 2018, 08:08 PM
Thread: Face milling cutters
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Face milling cutters
H i guys,
Can anyone identify where I may buy new cutters for the face mills in photo - the one with the R8 arbor is 1/2" square by about 38 mm. lg. - the one with the morse arbor has tools 10mm.... -
31st Oct 2018, 09:54 PM
Thread: Beaver mill owner
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Hi Baron, All fixed -dismantled one switch which...
Hi Baron,
All fixed -dismantled one switch which I was loath to do - spring fell out and I couldn't see where it came from - reassembled it, sprayed internals with contactor cleaner-sprayed push... -
20th Oct 2018, 07:53 PM
Thread: why cant I cut this thread?
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Thanks guys for all your input - I have given up...
Thanks guys for all your input - I have given up trying to cut this thread and have given it to a local engineering shop to complete - the threads were actually UNC (should have known as they were...