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25th Jan 2024, 09:28 AM
Thread: Small Norton grinding wheels
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VIC Hi Steve I would like 10 if you still have some....
Hi Steve
I would like 10 if you still have some.
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1st Jan 2024, 01:20 PM
Thread: Cashing in old car batterys, where to go?
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I sold 160kg of batteries late in October, 35...
I sold 160kg of batteries late in October, 35 cents/kg. Hardly worth the effort.
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25th Sep 2023, 10:11 AM
Thread: Cosmetic metal spraying?
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How about a can of this: Dupli-Color High Heat...
How about a can of this:
Dupli-Color High Heat Aerosol Paint, Aluminium - 340g | Supercheap Auto -
3rd Jul 2023, 10:13 AM
Thread: info , anybody come across this
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Probably hot water system anode rod.
Probably hot water system anode rod.
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19th Jun 2023, 11:42 PM
Thread: Precision ground and hardened round bar
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You could try Action Bearings in Braeside:...
You could try Action Bearings in Braeside: www.actionbearings.com.au
I bought Thomson 60, cut to length, from them in 12, 16, 20, and 25mm and I imagine they would have smaller. -
12th Mar 2023, 06:53 AM
Thread: Cheap machinist levels
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Scrolled down, material is "hard aluminium"
Scrolled down, material is "hard aluminium"
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19th Nov 2022, 09:55 AM
Thread: Lathe Info
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Hi Oddbod, I think you are good to cut metric...
Hi Oddbod,
I think you are good to cut metric and imperial threads. Count the teeth on the big double gear in your first pic in post 35. It is probably a metric transposing gear, 120 and 127 teeth. -
14th Sep 2022, 01:13 PM
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VIC Hi, is this still available? I am interested,...
Hi, is this still available?
I am interested, will send a PM -
28th Jan 2022, 03:50 PM
Thread: Turret Mill CNC Controls
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A22NZ-A-50501 | Omron A22NZ Lock Ring for A22N,...
A22NZ-A-50501 | Omron A22NZ Lock Ring for A22N, A30N, M22N | RS Components (rs-online.com)
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13th Jan 2022, 09:33 PM
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I think the plastic ring is only to prevent...
I think the plastic ring is only to prevent dinging the spindle taper.
The pullstud makes a BT40 sorta compatible; the thread depth is not great and your drawbar may be too long. I heard of a bloke... -
14th Nov 2021, 07:39 PM
Thread: Jacobs Rubberflex Chuck & Collets
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Hi Alan,The collets arrived Friday afternoon,...
Hi Alan,The collets arrived Friday afternoon, they look great.
Thanks for getting them posted so quckly, much appreciated.
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8th Nov 2021, 10:15 PM
Thread: Jacobs Rubberflex Chuck & Collets
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Hi Alan, I have a chuck but no collets. I would...
Hi Alan, I have a chuck but no collets.
I would like some,sending a PM. -
5th Oct 2021, 07:39 PM
Thread: Help needed to identify these parts
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Second thing is a gimbal type lathe center...
Second thing is a gimbal type lathe center finder.
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13th Sep 2021, 10:26 PM
Thread: Ward kiln conversion for heat treating.
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Something to check: Some older equipment will...
Something to check:
Some older equipment will have asbestos covered high temperature wiring. The wires will have a coarse slightly uneven braiding compared to fibreglass.
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23rd Aug 2021, 09:27 PM
Thread: Electric motor experts
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I recall a discussion on another forum (probably...
I recall a discussion on another forum (probably Practical Machinist) about changing a motor shaft. The opinion was that it is doable, but with the warning that the laminations each have a slight...
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17th Aug 2021, 07:44 PM
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Are logarithmic pots still around?
Are logarithmic pots still around?
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14th Jul 2021, 06:03 PM
Thread: Fishing spot.
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Fishing spot.
Just watch out for the locals!!
Katmai Bear Cam - Brown Bears at Brooks Falls | Explore.org
Brown Bear Cam - Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park | Explore.org -
26th Jun 2021, 11:24 AM
Thread: Fractal Vise Jaws
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Fractal Vise Jaws
Make a set, nice weekend job?
Rare Antique Fractal Vise [Restoration] - YouTube -
23rd Apr 2021, 07:45 PM
Thread: 4140 confusion
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You may have material that is hardened then...
You may have material that is hardened then "peeled and polished" and sold under that description. I have bought it from Bohler, don't know what their finishing process is.
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15th Feb 2021, 06:42 PM
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PG = pulse generator (encoder)
PG = pulse generator (encoder)
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7th Feb 2021, 12:54 PM
Thread: Lathe Mains Isolating Switch
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FWIW, these are in Bunnings: Deta 20 Amp...
FWIW, these are in Bunnings:
Deta 20 Amp Lockable Weatherproof Isolator | Bunnings Warehouse
I used one, but needed to drill an extra hole for a bottom entry 16mm cable gland. -
5th Feb 2021, 05:52 AM
Thread: Circuit breaker!
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Circuit breaker!
Bit of a worry:
Inside a fake un-trippable circuit breaker. - YouTube -
30th Dec 2020, 12:29 PM
Thread: Sutton "Viper" line
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"...speared into my left arm" Thats somthing...
"...speared into my left arm"
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3rd Dec 2020, 06:40 AM
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...."He suggested I needed a few years practice...
...."He suggested I needed a few years practice to become novice level"
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21st Oct 2020, 10:41 AM
Thread: What is this?
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Its a displacement cylinder: Delta Hydraulics...
Its a displacement cylinder:
Delta Hydraulics - Australian Hydraulic Cylinder & Telescopic Hoist Manufacturers -
15th Oct 2020, 08:36 PM
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There may be one generic Taiwanese supplier....
There may be one generic Taiwanese supplier.
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15th Oct 2020, 08:27 PM
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Our Chevalier grinder has one like this (only the...
Our Chevalier grinder has one like this (only the grubby version)
Coolant pump at the front.
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8th Oct 2020, 11:48 AM
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Just 10 days ago I put a cylinder on a little old...
Just 10 days ago I put a cylinder on a little old 24” Pex, Stow and Wilcox guillotine (old, as in 1895 cast into the blade). I started as Tony suggested in post 9, a test cut using bathroom scales...
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26th Aug 2020, 12:18 PM
Thread: Hypothetical Lapping Question
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I reckon 90 and 180 degree rotation is needed. I...
I reckon 90 and 180 degree rotation is needed.
I have cut some aluminium as suggested in post 13, and taken some pics.
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19th Aug 2020, 11:19 AM
Thread: Hypothetical Lapping Question
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I agree with Michael that concavity/convexity...
I agree with Michael that concavity/convexity would be obvious and correctable using the 3 plate method on long narrow straight edges,
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18th Aug 2020, 07:24 PM
Thread: Hypothetical Lapping Question
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Quoting Post 5 “My (limited) understanding is...
Quoting Post 5
“My (limited) understanding is that to do the 3 plate method reliably and optimally requires rotating the plates 90 degrees. Therefore problematic for long thin things like... -
7th Jul 2020, 04:34 PM
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Sticky: Nah, not too far. Hard to believe the compounding...
Nah, not too far. Hard to believe the compounding incompetencies that let
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16th Jun 2020, 11:44 AM
Thread: Vertex DP-2 Dividing Plates
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I would like them Steve, sending pm. Neil
I would like them Steve, sending pm.
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16th Jun 2020, 10:33 AM
Thread: Pockets and Rounding Cutters
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Hard to avoid a chirp in the corners, engagement...
Hard to avoid a chirp in the corners, engagement angle and all that.
Maybe try leaving .05mm and then a full depth finish pass ? Needless to say minimize the cutter stickout, a short cutter with... -
10th Jun 2020, 10:00 AM
Thread: Very different threading tool
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Thanks for posting that, a great idea. Making...
Thanks for posting that, a great idea.
Making it here:
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27th May 2020, 07:58 PM
Thread: Cheap oil skimmer I can buy for a cnc?
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We made one using a 400mm disc of 6mm...
We made one using a 400mm disc of 6mm polypropylene and a geared motor, fairly easy as our coolant tank had a separator built in.
Also have a Skimpy belt which works ok, probably a little expensive... -
16th May 2020, 12:31 PM
Thread: cracked casting... best plan of attack
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"... tap for one or two 6mm screws." Thats...
"... tap for one or two 6mm screws."
Thats what I would do. Three 5mm csk socket heads. Clamp it while drilling and tapping so swarf doesnt wedge the crack open. Small holes so you can weld or... -
30th Apr 2020, 01:33 PM
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Hi, thread is 1 inch 16tpi
Hi, thread is 1 inch 16tpi
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14th Apr 2020, 09:26 PM
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I use Rocol cutting paste, high sulphur sticky...
I use Rocol cutting paste, high sulphur sticky smelly black stuff. From Waughs in Bayswater (Vic) They also have (or did have, been a while) spray cans of layout blue.
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24th Oct 2019, 08:56 PM
Thread: second hand tools /machinery
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Apex Machinery? http://www.apexmc.com.au/
Apex Machinery?
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23rd Sep 2019, 08:27 PM
Thread: Machine Switches ?
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I've used one of these, seem to be OK:...
I've used one of these, seem to be OK:...
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16th Sep 2019, 08:15 PM
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I think a set of these would be just dandy for...
I think a set of these would be just dandy for this, from Anyi.
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21st Jul 2019, 07:02 PM
Thread: Cooked BP motor- rewind or replace?
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I've had two rewinds done here: ...
I've had two rewinds done here:
http://www.eastlandelectricmotors.com.au
As I recall, not particularly cheap but well done. -
6th Mar 2019, 11:14 AM
Thread: Cleaning aluminium parts
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Google "aluminium brighteners" Lots of...
Google "aluminium brighteners"
Lots of products there.
I have never used any, bit worried about hydrofluoric acid in them. Enjoying having all my bones! -
24th Feb 2019, 09:23 AM
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SBA Amalgamated , Bayswater. ...
SBA Amalgamated , Bayswater.
https://www.sbagroup.com.au/amal/sba-products/brazing-table/ -
4th Dec 2018, 08:14 AM
Thread: FS BS-? Bandsaw
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Caskwarrier offers a deal, and you accuse him of...
Caskwarrier offers a deal, and you accuse him of dishonesty?
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28th Nov 2018, 05:11 PM
Thread: Start Up Capacitor - Where to buy?
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Actrol? ...
Actrol?
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22nd Nov 2018, 11:31 AM
Thread: Amazon backdown
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Amazon backdown
Amazon have decided that banning sales from the US site to Australia was not a great idea…….
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11th Nov 2018, 09:45 PM
Thread: Geiger soluble cutting oil gone off?
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I don’t know if it goes off. My first thought...
I don’t know if it goes off.
My first thought is that you may have mixed a reverse emulsion, water emulsified in oil rather than oil in water. Try swirling the water in a container and slowly add... -
I will buy it if Darren's research doesn't work...
I will buy it if Darren's research doesn't work out.
Thanks
Neil