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11th Jan 2023, 08:52 PM
Thread: One for the mods
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One for the mods
My local IP has switched off his service and I am now obliged to setup a new email account. This also requires me to change all my log in details. Can a mod please contact me to enable this
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1st Jun 2020, 09:52 AM
Thread: Recommendation for first furnace
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Hi Steve, You will really want a castable...
Hi Steve,
You will really want a castable hotface at a minimum. At least 15mm but 25mm would be better for thermal strength. The rigidizer over the ceramic blanket wont stand up to constant firing.... -
What about splitting them at the bend? Could be...
What about splitting them at the bend? Could be functional as well as decorative
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19th Mar 2017, 08:03 AM
Thread: Machining Cast Iron
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I dont use flood coolant on my machines and...
I dont use flood coolant on my machines and lard/kero goes a long way. I've never had it go rancid, even when cleaning out the chip tray after a considerable time, (and where I live it sits in the...
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19th Mar 2017, 07:17 AM
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Sticky: Its possible the seller provided those pics to...
Its possible the seller provided those pics to lathes.uk. But there would be some funny looks from the buyer when you arrive to pick up your mill and it doesn't look anything like whats in the ad
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17th Mar 2017, 02:22 PM
Thread: Machining Cast Iron
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Ordinarily CI can be machined dry because of the...
Ordinarily CI can be machined dry because of the graphite content. However Machinery's Handbook says a 25% lard 75% mineral oil is recommended for CI.
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12th Mar 2017, 02:57 PM
Thread: Six kilo bronze casting
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Eric, I will have to get a price on the bronze...
Eric,
I will have to get a price on the bronze tomorrow. Can you put some dimensions on it. Tolerances? Machined finish? If your happy with the as cast finish? Depending on these answers I think you... -
11th Mar 2017, 09:51 PM
Thread: Six kilo bronze casting
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Yep looks do-able. Bit hard to go off the scale...
Yep looks do-able. Bit hard to go off the scale of that ruler.....Based on the numbers its about 1.2 metres dia. X a bit more high! If so thats one big arsed wood screw! Can we get some draft on the...
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11th Mar 2017, 09:35 PM
Thread: Jacobs chucks JT6
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Why not keyless? Jacobs are chicom now anyway....
Why not keyless? Jacobs are chicom now anyway. There are good effective keyless chucks for not so many dinero.
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11th Mar 2017, 07:18 AM
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Sticky: Kryn your last 2 links just bring up random...
Kryn your last 2 links just bring up random search pages for stuff in Morphet Vale and SA
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11th Mar 2017, 06:58 AM
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If its a scroll chuck you wont be able to through...
If its a scroll chuck you wont be able to through bolt it.
Just make a new back plate for it that is large than the chuck and put your mounting holes through the resulting flange.
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10th Mar 2017, 05:17 AM
Thread: Six kilo bronze casting
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I can do it. But freight will be a killer from...
I can do it. But freight will be a killer from NQ. Can I see the pattern?
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8th Mar 2017, 11:02 PM
Thread: Roller Bender Build
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Got a spare 13 minutes? This is pretty impressive...
Got a spare 13 minutes? This is pretty impressive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbqaH1kDztk
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4th Mar 2017, 09:37 PM
Thread: Arboga drill lubrication, bits ect
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I reckon he might have underestimated the weight...
I reckon he might have underestimated the weight a bit
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4th Mar 2017, 02:15 AM
Thread: Harrison M250 Change Gear Test Spline
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How do they make extruded CI? Cheers Phil
How do they make extruded CI?
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1st Mar 2017, 10:54 PM
Thread: Couriers instead of Aust post
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Yep, waiting on a delivery as we speak. Posted...
Yep, waiting on a delivery as we speak. Posted sydney 8 days ago now. Delivery NQ. Tracking says "in transit" FFS its only 2 days by myself
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Emailed them on 22nd Feb. No reply so emailed...
Emailed them on 22nd Feb. No reply so emailed again on 27th Feb. Received this.
"Sorry about the delay and lack of response. We have had a large proportion of international shipments from Dec and... -
28th Feb 2017, 03:05 PM
Thread: Aaaargh! My shaper!
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Michael, No dividing head, and the tooth is gone...
Michael, No dividing head, and the tooth is gone forever.
Ralph, It doesn't see a huge amount of force. Unless I stuff up.....
Mike, A quick measure with the calipers says the tooth is 0.100"... -
27th Feb 2017, 09:22 PM
Thread: how to delete or mark for sale items sold
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Ok so is it possible for the forum software to...
Ok so is it possible for the forum software to make the "for sale" section edit time infinite?
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27th Feb 2017, 07:30 PM
Thread: how to delete or mark for sale items sold
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Click on edit post, then edit the thread title to...
Click on edit post, then edit the thread title to "Sold"
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27th Feb 2017, 03:41 PM
Thread: Aaaargh! My shaper!
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Aaaargh! My shaper!
Had a stuff up on my shaper. Forgot to make sure everything was clear before I engaged the feed pawl and snapped a tooth. Whats the consensus for the best repair to make here?
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27th Feb 2017, 08:29 AM
Thread: My Used Lathe
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I havent seen a parting tool holder like that...
I havent seen a parting tool holder like that before (pic 5)? Is it home made?
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26th Feb 2017, 09:52 AM
Thread: My New Lathe.
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Yes. You should
Yes. You should
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25th Feb 2017, 08:04 PM
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Bill, Are we assuming a 1500 RPM motor? But,...
Bill,
Are we assuming a 1500 RPM motor?
But, ignoring frictional losses and a myriad of other small effects, a 50:1 reduction will give you a 50 X INCREASE in power and it will be that much... -
25th Feb 2017, 08:21 AM
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Sticky: You really have to wonder what they used that...
You really have to wonder what they used that for! Especially with the tool post so low.
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18th Feb 2017, 09:54 AM
Thread: Drilling Aluminium Question
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Yep. A bi-metal holesaw will do the job simply,...
Yep. A bi-metal holesaw will do the job simply, cleanly and quickly. You will need to buy an arbor as well but they last forever.
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15th Feb 2017, 10:35 PM
Thread: Peeling the table to straighten...
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Ray, what do you use to measure a 0.0001" gap? ...
Ray, what do you use to measure a 0.0001" gap?
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13th Feb 2017, 08:01 AM
Thread: hercus t-slotted crosslide
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Oooh they look nice
Oooh they look nice
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13th Feb 2017, 07:53 AM
Thread: Snapatap has a planer
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The skip man isnt going to be happy when he turns...
The skip man isnt going to be happy when he turns up and finds this....:U
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10th Feb 2017, 11:15 PM
Thread: Suitable material for tool holders
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Suitable material for tool holders
My latest acquisition, (a douglas shaper) came with a couple of tool holders, and nt much else. One to suit 1/4" and the other for 5/16". I have 10 mm HSS for my lathe mainly, but have some 1/2" HSS...
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10th Feb 2017, 11:04 PM
Thread: Easiest Metal to Electro-Etch?
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Have you considered Laser or water? What sort of...
Have you considered Laser or water? What sort of intricate patterns or other might be involved?
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9th Feb 2017, 07:07 PM
Thread: Peeling the table to straighten...
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Anyone know what the yellow dye is? And does? Ive...
Anyone know what the yellow dye is? And does? Ive never seen that used before
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9th Feb 2017, 12:27 PM
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I dont understand the sellers description... ...
I dont understand the sellers description...
"AUCTION IS FOR ONE PIECE OF SCRAP METAL"
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9th Feb 2017, 08:19 AM
Thread: Gas Forge Build
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I've made my own Gas, and (oil burners) from...
I've made my own Gas, and (oil burners) from plans out there on the web. its really not that difficult to make, or get running satisfactorily.
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9th Feb 2017, 08:06 AM
Thread: Surface grinder help
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Is the diameter of the head pulley small enough...
Is the diameter of the head pulley small enough to pass through the casting once you remove the bearing in the back of the head? If it wont then you will need to release it from the shaft to get it...
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6th Feb 2017, 05:30 PM
Thread: Hercus Tool Post.
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No I havent tried, (or needed) to speak to them....
No I havent tried, (or needed) to speak to them. My order specified 9 weeks delivery, (which is about up now) so I will give it another week or so before I start to worry
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5th Feb 2017, 06:45 PM
Thread: Tool Cutter Grinder - Herless
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Look on the bright side, Pic 4 is just right for...
Look on the bright side, Pic 4 is just right for reading the name plate :p
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5th Feb 2017, 06:40 PM
Thread: Lathe drop gears.
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i Jim, What # of teeth are they, and roughly...
i Jim,
What # of teeth are they, and roughly thickness? And dia of the largest?
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3rd Feb 2017, 09:05 AM
Thread: Sacrificial Milling Plate Material
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MDF or HDF
MDF or HDF
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2nd Feb 2017, 09:15 PM
Thread: Hercus ARM and No.0 Mill recommissioning.
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OMG! 1st thing to do is re-paint those covers and...
OMG! 1st thing to do is re-paint those covers and guards!
Nice score. Check your TS serial # against the bed #. Its not uncommon for school, (or anywhere really that has multiple same machines) for... -
2nd Feb 2017, 08:09 AM
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Sticky: Thats the problem with buying "antiques" They're...
Thats the problem with buying "antiques" They're hand cranked
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28th Jan 2017, 07:09 PM
Thread: Is this a silly idea?
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Nicely done. How much did you have to take off...
Nicely done. How much did you have to take off the face to get it flat?
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27th Jan 2017, 06:18 PM
Thread: Is this a silly idea?
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If you dont have one already. Make a male thread...
If you dont have one already. Make a male thread first. Just a short stub that looks like your spindle nose. Sneak up on the final thread depth until you can just screw a spare chuck on to it. Then...
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26th Jan 2017, 09:10 AM
Thread: My new project
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As its gone back together here are a few of the...
As its gone back together here are a few of the steps. I just cleaned and painted and assembled onto the previous pieces.
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26th Jan 2017, 07:39 AM
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Can it be fitted with an accessory flexi-shaft? ...
Can it be fitted with an accessory flexi-shaft?
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26th Jan 2017, 07:32 AM
Thread: Help Needed to ID Hercus Accessories
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#8 looks like it bolts to a face plate and...
#8 looks like it bolts to a face plate and provides a primary belt drive to something else.
#4 looks like it would bolt onto #5 to drive the spindle, & #7 looks like a hand crank to be used in... -
26th Jan 2017, 06:26 AM
Thread: Childers Clearing Sale
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Childers Clearing Sale
Lathe, Milling machines, Drill Press
JANUARY 28TH CHILDERS CLEARING SALE, PROPERTY SOLD, CLICK HERE
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23rd Jan 2017, 11:48 PM
Thread: Hercus Tool Post.
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I have bought from CTC a couple of times with no...
I have bought from CTC a couple of times with no problems. Having said that I did order some stuff from them before xmas and still waiting. Might be time to chase them up...............
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23rd Jan 2017, 11:44 PM
Thread: A Standard Measure
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With all due respect Chris, woodworkers usually...
With all due respect Chris, woodworkers usually cut to pencil marks, (the accuracy of which is laughable), and sometimes to blade marks, (the accuracy of which is still not yet determineded), using a...
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22nd Jan 2017, 04:05 PM
Thread: My new project
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Here ya go!...
Here ya go!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tXEBRFi92A