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    very similar to the myford dividing head but...

    very similar to the myford dividing head but different. spindle thread and mounting point is different, looks much finer thread than the myford 12 tpi.

    the myford DH and yours would mount to a...
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    VIC thanks Steve, package has arrived. really nice...

    thanks Steve, package has arrived.

    really nice looking small grinding wheels. look forward to using them.

    cheers
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    dividing head castings

    Castings for the "versatile Dividing head" drawings and book
    Hemmigway in the UK still sell the full kit for these

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    VIC Hi Steve, can I get 10 with postage? Thanks...

    Hi Steve,

    can I get 10 with postage?

    Thanks
    Steve
  5. Thread: lathes

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    thanks Kafie - how do you post those images....

    thanks Kafie - how do you post those images. copy, save then upload?
  6. Thread: lathes

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    lathes

    lathes going to scrap unless someone makes an offer on facebook marketplace. looks like the colchester is available

    appears that they may go cheap?
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    was wondering how you intended to put a slide...

    was wondering how you intended to put a slide valve on the side of a round cylinder
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    I have a couple from create tools. though I...

    I have a couple from create tools.

    though I have not been able to get a response out of them when I tried last which was probably earlier in the year.
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    sounds like an ok deal on the two

    sounds like an ok deal on the two
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    I found the book on building the minnie locally...

    I found the book on building the minnie locally quite cheaply off gumtree a year or so back, also found the book on building the Allchin but had to pay a little more on that one, so they are around....
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    hi Baron, Simple but effective crosshead. ...

    hi Baron,

    Simple but effective crosshead.

    Are you going to use anything to seal the rod at the 'gland'?

    Cheers
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    looks to be coming along nicely.

    looks to be coming along nicely.
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    all this time I thought it was a thread about a...

    all this time I thought it was a thread about a soldering hearth, and here you are making a steam engine!

    should have paid more attention :doh:
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    ok, thanks for that. couldn't see any way to do...

    ok, thanks for that. couldn't see any way to do it on the forum.

    but if you could I thought a search would pick up on the underlying metadata, maybe not.
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    rename forum image

    just wondering if its possible to rename and image that you had put up in a thread/post on this forum.

    wanting to rename an image if possible to make it more meaningful and possible come up more...
  16. yep , definitely hercus vertical slide and...

    yep , definitely hercus vertical slide and indexer. But looks like someones made a index ring with extra positions (mounted). Original index ring not mounted looks to have 24 positions.
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    top bearing point is worn and has had a lot of...

    top bearing point is worn and has had a lot of use.

    no paint on the thing what so ever, but if you think thats what it is, i'll take your word for it.

    thanks
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    mystery item

    Got a batch of things at an auction and got no idea what this one was originally for, so open to ideas.

    looks to be an old 'mixer' but for what?

    body is made of brass/bronze and has oxidised...
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    take your word for it.:U but all you can see...

    take your word for it.:U

    but all you can see in that video is a tool under a shower or coolant also the whole time.
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    was thinking where would you find one now days.....

    was thinking where would you find one now days..

    sure our whirlwind was not self propelled, but vaguely though it could have had the rear wheel guards still, if I remember correctly the more I...
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    I like the Mobilco. it reminded me that we had...

    I like the Mobilco.

    it reminded me that we had a 'Whirlwind rotary scythe mower' when I was a kid (had to google it to work out what it was). Had a villiers motor and it was old and rusty and...
  22. I made something similar but put the open edge to...

    I made something similar but put the open edge to the back so I could sweep out the swarf away from the bed ways
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    nice thing to have, but yes what to measure with...

    nice thing to have, but yes what to measure with it at that size.

    We had a 0-150mm starrett of similar design, donated to our metalwork/maintenance shed at the local woodworking group. Cant knock...
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    nicely done Alex. I made one a few years back...

    nicely done Alex.

    I made one a few years back and used a number of recycled or second hand materials including knobs and toggle bolts etc removed from other machines (from recycling centre) and...
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    looks good, however wouldn't have expected the...

    looks good, however wouldn't have expected the v-block clamps to have held well enough. Though I assume you weren't taking huge cuts.
  26. Thread: Bindozer

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    Bindozer

    Good to see your effort recognised Michael

    just saw this on ABC
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    nice looking gear - whats the maker of that...

    nice looking gear - whats the maker of that shaper? any more details?

    cheers
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    the flat drive belt on my T&C grinder is branded...

    the flat drive belt on my T&C grinder is branded 'Esband NE' then a few numbers
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    Thanks Bob, very simple way to hold the blade. ...

    Thanks Bob, very simple way to hold the blade.

    can see the jigsaw parts now in your original image. will have to remember that one.

    Cheers
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    Baron - I emailed you a couple of images (of...

    Baron - I emailed you a couple of images (of Bob's from the forum that I squirreled away ages back) and an exploded hercus diagram for the slotter that are hopefully useful. - edit sorry looks like...
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    destruction is really the last resort but also if...

    destruction is really the last resort but also if you cant be bothered waiting.

    however patience is often best with these issues. multiple application of heat over a week plus a penetrant.
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  32. No Problem Ian, was a good evening.

    No Problem Ian, was a good evening.
  33. Hi Ian, have PM'd cheers

    Hi Ian, have PM'd

    cheers
  34. Thread: Latest projects

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    Hi Danger Mouse, Normally make my handles,...

    Hi Danger Mouse,

    Normally make my handles, depends on what size handle and timber i have,but possibly will make from ash or elm or maybe black locust.

    Have made one now for the small axe out of...
  35. Thread: Latest projects

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    Latest projects

    Thought the Smithy sub forum had been a bit quiet lately so thought I'd post a few images of some recent projects.

    I have been making a few axes lately. two out of the three below are folded...
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    sorry, been away again, have PM'd its a great...

    sorry, been away again, have PM'd

    its a great sized machine think the 4s is the 18inch stroke model, if my shed was closer Id be looking at buying it myself and restoring it.

    cheers
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    Alba 4s shaper in need of saving

    Alba 4s shaper which I came across recently in some travels
    Located in Burpengary east
    At a quick look seem ok but didn't get much chance to look too thoroughly
    Needs saving from the weather.
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    dont know what that is pictured. though I note...

    dont know what that is pictured.

    though I note how long that last name is stamped on the machinist/toolmakers clamps, hate to have to stamp that all the time (mine is 10 letters which I thought...
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    no real need to reverse unless you are doing...

    no real need to reverse unless you are doing metric threads and cant disengage the half nuts.

    398676
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    VIC the 50s 60s and 70s were really great years for...

    the 50s 60s and 70s were really great years for this magazine, also great project into the 80s. thats a great resource

    all you need is an index like this Model Engineer Magazine Index of Published...
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    thats awsome. thanks for that, really interesting...

    thats awsome. thanks for that, really interesting and Im sure its useful for anyone who has yet to take theirs apart (including me)
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    hi Steve, looks good there. Any chance you can...

    hi Steve, looks good there.

    Any chance you can show the parts of the main spindle whiles its dismantled?

    and the other question is while you have it apart is where exactly does the oil...
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    looks good. didn't distort the plate at all?

    looks good. didn't distort the plate at all?
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    where do they let you specify what length scale...

    where do they let you specify what length scale you need? none seem to list it clearly apart from the table listing all models/lengths/dimensions
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    while you ...may be able to make some...

    while you ...may be able to make some adjustments. Really that amount of backlash is not too bad. Id call that sort of expensive for a mini lathe (though haven't been looking at prices much...
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    A few years back (2017) macit.com was the only...

    A few years back (2017) macit.com was the only place I could find that had the size cams i needed (for a chipmaster) however they would absolutley not respond to any email or attempt to purchase...
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    NSW thanks will be 2913

    thanks will be 2913
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    NSW I'll take it... are you able to post? would...

    I'll take it... are you able to post?

    would you also have a traveling steady?

    thanks
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    Thanks appreciate that. Thats quite a lot...

    Thanks appreciate that.

    Thats quite a lot shorter than what the vertical head draw tube needs. I assume Hercus must have sold one suited for each attachment.
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    Hey Steve, Your last image in Post #1, are you...

    Hey Steve, Your last image in Post #1, are you using 3c collets? and so how long is that draw tube you are using in the indexing head?

    does the same draw tube suit the hercus dividing head?
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