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    That looks somewhat similiar to a Lisle drill bit...

    That looks somewhat similiar to a Lisle drill bit grinder. PDF Url below, may or may not be helpful - the new Lisles don't use collets whilst yours does. best of luck with it.
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    I think a few people who have already posted have...

    I think a few people who have already posted have misread "cold saw" as "cut off saw" - these are two very different beasts - a cold saw is neither loud or dusty.

    I've got both so i'll share my...
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    My vertical bandsaw is 920mm from table base to...

    My vertical bandsaw is 920mm from table base to the ground but it's on castors - it wasn't a height i aimed for when i built the castor trolley it sits on but it seems to work ok.
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    Unsure what model you bought, if it's the Makita...

    Unsure what model you bought, if it's the Makita DTW1002Z then you'll have no problems - these things are simply awesome.
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    +1 on the variable speed. I couldn't wait and...

    +1 on the variable speed.

    I couldn't wait and ended up getting a Makita 750watt unit a year or so ago. Heaps of grunt and variable speed however I regret not waiting to get a Metabo equivalent...
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    bolt.com.au springs to mind. Fairly easy website...

    bolt.com.au springs to mind. Fairly easy website to navigate too.

    Edit - just saw you're in the UK, unsure if they'll ship internationally or not, worth a shot though.
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    I had a BS-5S, it required minor adjustments to...

    I had a BS-5S, it required minor adjustments to get it to cut true. I found it was some what under powered and required modification of the spring so it would cut unattended.

    From memory I...
  8. Thread: H & F BM30 mill

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    DaveJ is spot on - my BM60V does it, if you put...

    DaveJ is spot on - my BM60V does it, if you put the head in neutral and slowly turn the spindle in a forward & back motion whilst rotating the spindle you'll locate the spot where it does it the...
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    Deckel SO Grinder - 3 Phase

    Regrettably I'm putting my Deckel SO Grinder up for sale as I just don't use it.

    It's 3 phase and has the dust extraction unit but it's missing the cover that goes over the wheel and connects with...
  10. You're right, 4140 is overkill for a machine that...

    You're right, 4140 is overkill for a machine that will most likely have low use and a very easy life it was something i felt worth asking.

    It's not even a costing issue - 200mm of 80mm barstock in...
  11. I could, but i'm planing on making multiple...

    I could, but i'm planing on making multiple spares so I can switch and swap grinding wheels, a job half done is still incomplete :P
  12. I was pretty set on 4140 tbh but this forum has a...

    I was pretty set on 4140 tbh but this forum has a tremendous wealth of knowledge and usually there are people who know far more than me :).

    I've turned PH 4140 in smaller sizes but usually use...
  13. Nice work on the new hubs - If you think the...

    Nice work on the new hubs - If you think the previous owner butchered your spindle lock, check this butchering out374772
  14. Machining replacement machine components - Material selection

    G'day all

    I've recently acquired a surface grinder and I'm in the process of fixing the minor butchering that has occurred as well as making up some spare hubs and what not.

    I've never had a...
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    Another impulsive must have purchase. Super Tec...

    Another impulsive must have purchase. Super Tec STP-20A surface grinder. Appears to have had a very easy life. Testing my wifes patience big time with this one. The manual states 1200kg but i call...
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    As others have said, officially it’s probably iso...

    As others have said, officially it’s probably iso 100. I run iso 150 in mine which is as per the manufacturers specs - pilot k50.

    FYI - ISO oils have a claimed viscosity at 40c whilst engine oils...
  17. Thread: New GST Rules

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    You pretty much summed up the reason for the...

    You pretty much summed up the reason for the introduction of the GST on goods purchased outside of Australia that are valued under $1k. A salesman who has gouged people for years cries fowl the...
  18. Heads up - Large Russian Shaper FS on the facebook Marketplace - Sydney

    G'day all

    Not affiliated with the seller in any shape, way or form but just letting people know there is a rather large metal shaper on the facebook market place. It appears to be a Russian made...
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    I made the fatal mistake of purchasing an Erlo...

    I made the fatal mistake of purchasing an Erlo TCA-50 drill press for the bankrupting sum of $200. Before you get excited this is an ex Cockatoo Island drill press, possibly exposed to hundreds of...
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    Thanks Piers037 I scoured that same...

    Thanks Piers037


    I scoured that same catalogue to no avail. the larger wheels are available but the 6" size seems much harder to come by.


    Franco - I'm running 8" CBN wheels from Carrolls on...
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    Thanks for all the replies, however I think i...

    Thanks for all the replies, however I think i haven't been clear enough with my question :)

    And that is, what model wheels (part number, brand, mfg number) are people using and where are they...
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    Thanks :) I'm really not sure, thus appearing...

    Thanks :)

    I'm really not sure, thus appearing to be the standard peripheral grinding wheel. I always thought side grinding wheels were recessed or dished?
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    Tipped tool grinder wheels

    G'day all

    I was lucky enough to pickup a GMF 6" tipped tool grinder off gumtree for a measly sum of $140 today. I haven't had a chance to wire a plug on and check it out but I have inspected the...
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    G'day, I've got a SOCO 370 cold saw and the...

    G'day,

    I've got a SOCO 370 cold saw and the manual states SAE 140 gear oil. From memory I used a castrol product.

    Cheers
    Jon
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    Happy belated B'day Simon, hope you had a good...

    Happy belated B'day Simon, hope you had a good one.

    Cheers
    Jon
  26. Thread: Cold saw stand

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    My Coldsaw sits on a base with castors. From the...

    My Coldsaw sits on a base with castors. From the ground to the top of the stand it comes in at 790mm.

    I should clarify my coldsaw is a SOCO 370.

    Hope this helps.

    Cheers
    Jon
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    Great videos. There are a lot of council workers...

    Great videos. There are a lot of council workers in the first video.
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    Simon, Just a heads up - 16mm 4 core + Earth...

    Simon,

    Just a heads up - 16mm 4 core + Earth requires a minimum of 50mm conduit. 25mm 4 core + Earth requires 63mm.

    Whilst you can fit either sized cables in smaller conduit, it wouldn't pass...
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    Wow, good memory Michael :) Nope, I priced up...

    Wow, good memory Michael :)

    Nope, I priced up the raw materials (about $100) but other things (reno's) took a priority so it's just sitting in a box for now.

    Meadow - that's a shame, if you...
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    Meadow, Where abouts in NSW are you?

    Meadow,

    Where abouts in NSW are you?
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    I'd be using a plasma cutter for that task. Less...

    I'd be using a plasma cutter for that task. Less dust, cleaner cuts and a lot faster.

    Kennards used to hire out a 25amp unit from memory which had a built in compressor and was good for cuts up...
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    Michael, You're too kind. I'm well aware...

    Michael,

    You're too kind.

    I'm well aware of the costs of broaches, and I'm sure my wife would understand the full disclosure of divorce papers too, given she thinks i have an obsession with...
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    Thanks for kind offer Michael - I'm in Sydney so...

    Thanks for kind offer Michael - I'm in Sydney so it makes things a bit difficult :)

    Ew - Again, thanks for the offer - my RT is 10". Gears are 15.1mm thick, as for the pitch I haven't worked that...
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    G'day Simon, According to the manual they are...

    G'day Simon,

    According to the manual they are tufnol - 1 gear is steel, the opposing gear is tufnol. This drill runs a total loss lubricant system, and all the oil points feed the bearings, not...
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    Thanks for the reply Chris. I've already got a...

    Thanks for the reply Chris.

    I've already got a rotary table (no dividing plates tho but they're cheap enough) but cutting gears has always come across as pretty daunting tbh.

    I'll give it some...
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    Arboga rebuild dilemma

    Hello all,

    I purchased a little Arboga radial drill a few weeks back. It runs fine other than it's noisy. Opening the gearbox casing revealed why - 3 of the Tufnol gears have been replaced with...
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    I'll clean it up and give it a new coat of paint...

    I'll clean it up and give it a new coat of paint when time permits, like most of my clean up projects they either never happen or take forever :/.

    I just realised it's got a little pedal for...
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    Arboga ER1830 radial arm drill press

    I lucked out and picked myself this little Arboga radial arm drill this morning. Needs a bit of a clean up but pretty stoked with it.

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    a KR3000 should handle a 100mm face cutter with...

    a KR3000 should handle a 100mm face cutter with ease.

    My money is on Stuarts guess. Check your gear (low gear (backgear) run the machine in reverse, high gear run the motor forward.

    Best of...
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    They will be the Black coloured boxes with a...

    They will be the Black coloured boxes with a white button (the actual switching mechanism) in the middle. On my Victor 16x30 all the contactors are wired in yellow. Mine had some corrosion on 1...
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    Superb refurb there Ewan, You've done extremely...

    Superb refurb there Ewan, You've done extremely well.

    Great video, looks like she runs a treat!. Too many umms in there :P

    All the best
    Cheers
    Jon
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    Nice machine, some of those photo's make baby...

    Nice machine, some of those photo's make baby jesus cry - how long did the machine sit outside for?

    With any luck it'll clean up without too many dramas.

    Best of luck with it

    Cheers
    Jon
  43. Thread: a new mill?

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    I know you're set on brand new (and i don't blame...

    I know you're set on brand new (and i don't blame you), but if this one is in good nick it'd be a nice machine.

    KING RICH VERTICLE MILLING MACHINE KR-B3V EXCELLENT CONDITION | eBay

    Probably a...
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    Congrats on the new machine, you can't go wrong...

    Congrats on the new machine, you can't go wrong for $200 - it would be worth more as scrap.

    Be safe moving the thing, it looks like an absolute beast.

    All the best

    Cheers
    Jon
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    You're talking about the adjustable 3 jaws right?...

    You're talking about the adjustable 3 jaws right? the ones you can 'dial' in?

    I was under the impression they are more suitable for repetitive work of similiar or same dimensions, that once you...
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    Probably around or just under 500kg in the config...

    Probably around or just under 500kg in the config you're talking about with the bits you've mentioned removed.

    They're pretty easy to move about dismantled, even on grass and rough terrain.
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  47. Thread: Which Bandsaw?

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    I have a BS-5S and whilst it's an OK saw, off the...

    I have a BS-5S and whilst it's an OK saw, off the shelf blades are crap, no built in cooling system, no wheels. I purchased it about 8 or 9 years ago and whilst it's use is limited since I purchased...
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    Looking at the markings, they go up to 60 degrees...

    Looking at the markings, they go up to 60 degrees so you could probably eyeball it from there and be close enough to 29 degrees (61 degrees)

    Another alternative is something like this >...
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    I could be wrong but it looks like there are...

    I could be wrong but it looks like there are multiple threads being cut there - Are you re-engaging the half nut at the correct number on the thread dial? some lathes require the half nut to remain...
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    I was lucky enough to pick up a SOCO MC370 not...

    I was lucky enough to pick up a SOCO MC370 not too long ago that required a bit of a clean up, a new handle and some replacement components on the jaw vice for under a 1/4 of the price of a brand...
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