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22nd Jan 2021, 11:55 PM
Thread: Drill sharpener machine
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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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28th Aug 2019, 09:04 PM
Thread: Cold saw vs bandsaw
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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.
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9th May 2019, 06:50 PM
Thread: Bandsaw vice/bed height
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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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4th May 2019, 07:39 PM
Thread: Die Grinders (Electric, Corded)
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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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30th Apr 2019, 08:23 AM
Thread: Die Grinders (Electric, Corded)
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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... -
23rd Apr 2019, 04:45 PM
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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.
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13th Apr 2019, 10:48 PM
Thread: Swivel head band saw thoughts
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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.
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7th Apr 2019, 01:31 PM
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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21st Sep 2018, 07:28 PM
Thread: Deckel SO Grinder - 3 Phase
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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... -
21st Aug 2018, 08:53 PM
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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.
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20th Aug 2018, 12:17 AM
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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
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19th Aug 2018, 11:14 PM
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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 :).
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19th Aug 2018, 09:57 PM
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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
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19th Aug 2018, 09:11 PM
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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.
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18th Aug 2018, 01:01 AM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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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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12th Aug 2018, 09:58 AM
Thread: What oil for air compressor?
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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.
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14th Jul 2018, 11:26 PM
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...
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14th Jul 2018, 08:06 PM
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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... -
10th Sep 2017, 03:23 AM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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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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23rd Jul 2017, 09:00 PM
Thread: Tipped tool grinder wheels
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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.
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21st Jul 2017, 04:55 PM
Thread: Tipped tool grinder wheels
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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 :)
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21st Jul 2017, 12:17 AM
Thread: Tipped tool grinder wheels
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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? -
20th Jul 2017, 10:18 PM
Thread: Tipped tool grinder wheels
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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... -
25th May 2017, 04:46 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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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.
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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
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25th Aug 2014, 11:09 PM
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.
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23rd Aug 2014, 06:54 PM
Thread: HOW STEEL WAS MADE
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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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17th Aug 2014, 07:24 PM
Thread: 3 phase power to my Shed!
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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.
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10th Jul 2014, 11:37 PM
Thread: ripping 90x90 x2.5mm rhs
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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.
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9th Jul 2014, 11:03 PM
Thread: ripping 90x90 x2.5mm rhs
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Meadow, Where abouts in NSW are you?
Meadow,
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9th Jul 2014, 09:52 AM
Thread: ripping 90x90 x2.5mm rhs
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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.
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16th Sep 2013, 09:17 PM
Thread: Arboga rebuild dilemma
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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... -
16th Sep 2013, 04:24 PM
Thread: Arboga rebuild dilemma
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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... -
10th Sep 2013, 10:03 PM
Thread: Arboga rebuild dilemma
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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... -
10th Sep 2013, 10:00 PM
Thread: Arboga rebuild dilemma
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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.
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10th Sep 2013, 08:28 PM
Thread: Arboga rebuild dilemma
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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... -
27th Aug 2013, 06:59 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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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 :/.
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27th Aug 2013, 06:29 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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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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7th Aug 2013, 09:02 AM
Thread: rigidity problems with bridgeport clone
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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.
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16th Jun 2013, 04:58 PM
Thread: victor lathe motor problem
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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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4th Feb 2013, 12:42 PM
Thread: Vernier FV.3.TO Milling machine
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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
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13th Jan 2013, 12:06 PM
Thread: Vernier FV.3.TO Milling machine
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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
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13th Jan 2013, 11:57 AM
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
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3rd Jan 2013, 12:03 AM
Thread: Vernier FV.3.TO Milling machine
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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
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23rd Oct 2012, 09:27 AM
Thread: are precision chucks worth having
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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?
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22nd Oct 2012, 08:14 PM
Thread: guestimate on mill weight?
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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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21st Oct 2012, 06:59 PM
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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1st Oct 2012, 09:46 PM
Thread: Thread cutting dilemma
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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 >... -
1st Oct 2012, 07:42 PM
Thread: Thread cutting dilemma
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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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26th Aug 2012, 07:11 PM
Thread: Anyone have a Cold Saw (wet)?
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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...