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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.
    Neil
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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.
    My retirement plan out the window.:~
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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
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    Probably hot water system anode rod.

    Probably hot water system anode rod.
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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.
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    Scrolled down, material is "hard aluminium"

    Scrolled down, material is "hard aluminium"
  7. 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.
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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
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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)

    These work quite well, at least with Omron A22 switches. Only need a step drill for the hole.
  10. 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...
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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.
    Neil
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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.
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    Second thing is a gimbal type lathe center...

    Second thing is a gimbal type lathe center finder.
    Google: Starrett Number 65 Center Tester.
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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.
    Take care.
    Neil
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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...
  16. Are logarithmic pots still around?

    Are logarithmic pots still around?
  17. 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
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    Fractal Vise Jaws

    Make a set, nice weekend job?

    Rare Antique Fractal Vise [Restoration] - YouTube
  19. 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.
  20. PG = pulse generator (encoder)

    PG = pulse generator (encoder)
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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.
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    Circuit breaker!

    Bit of a worry:
    Inside a fake un-trippable circuit breaker. - YouTube
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    "...speared into my left arm" Thats somthing...

    "...speared into my left arm"

    Thats somthing to think about. Drilling I usually just wear two dollar shop glasses.....
  24. ...."He suggested I needed a few years practice...

    ...."He suggested I needed a few years practice to become novice level"

    Harsh!
  25. 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
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    There may be one generic Taiwanese supplier....

    There may be one generic Taiwanese supplier.
    Vertex also sells them.
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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.
    The thinner flexible hose is the coolant return, runs into the mesh drawer.
  28. 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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    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.
    We are interested in 4 of the different ways to position plate 2....
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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,
    But if one surface is twisted before scraping then I think you...
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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...
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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
    this get away.:~
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    I would like them Steve, sending pm. Neil

    I would like them Steve, sending pm.
    Neil
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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...
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    Thanks for posting that, a great idea. Making...

    Thanks for posting that, a great idea.

    Making it here:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKOxnBFKKtk
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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...
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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...
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    Hi, thread is 1 inch 16tpi

    Hi, thread is 1 inch 16tpi
  39. 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.
    Also in Bayswater - Action...
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    Apex Machinery? http://www.apexmc.com.au/

    Apex Machinery?

    http://www.apexmc.com.au/
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    I've used one of these, seem to be OK:...

    I've used one of these, seem to be OK:...
  42. 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.
    Hole center calipers.
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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.
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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!
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    SBA Amalgamated , Bayswater. ...

    SBA Amalgamated , Bayswater.

    https://www.sbagroup.com.au/amal/sba-products/brazing-table/
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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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    Actrol? ...

    Actrol?

    https://www.actrol.com.au/products/electrical/capacitors
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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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    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...
  50. Thread: Sew vfd

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    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
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