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    Sticky: Hi Gang, Shaper related

    So I haven't posted for a long time. When the group were focused on shapers. I was hooked, and decided I needed one. lucky Joe H contacted me and I picked up a made is Melbourne Fitzroy LOCK tool...
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    I have one, I will get some pics this weekend. I...

    I have one, I will get some pics this weekend. I think I did start a post a wile back.
    Bruce
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    Amazing job Simon, I was luckily to score a John...

    Amazing job Simon, I was luckily to score a John Heinz, prob spelt wrong, 4’ pan break from work. Someone had tried to bend a 2” x1/2 “ piece of copper bus bar in the right end, broke the cast hinge...
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    B series Multifix tooling

    Hi Gang,
    I am constantly on the hunt for B series Multifix tooling. Friday I came across a tool post and 4 holders that I secured for $240. Very happy, not original Suisse and not sure of the brand...
  5. Thread: lathe chucks

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    Hi Damien, I'll take the British made 8" if its...

    Hi Damien,
    I'll take the British made 8" if its still available, I can pick up Friday or Monday morning if that suits, I am in Vermont.
    Cheers Bruce.
  6. Thread: R u ok?

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    Ruok

    Gday' Simon,

    Thanks for kicking this post off. You are a top block and a good mate. I have 5 of my mates who have been in the MFB and I know how stressful a job it can be.

    I have kept in...
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    Gday Simon, About 20 years back I scored a John...

    Gday Simon,
    About 20 years back I scored a John Heine 4' pan break from work. We used to do a lot of DC power install in the telephone exchanges, large battery banks, dc RECTIFIERS, 50 volt but...
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    G'day Ralph, Yes the Create clones are ok I...

    G'day Ralph,

    Yes the Create clones are ok I have 4 and 1 original. More hoping that I can pic up some in Aus where I don't have to think about selling the grown up kids into servitude.
    As it...
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    Multifix QCTP B series tool holders

    Hi Gang
    As per the title, I am after some Multifix QCTP B series tool holders.
    Regards
    Bruce.
  10. Thread: Cinese Lathes

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    Good luck, I think you are pushing S!!! up...

    Good luck,
    I think you are pushing S!!! up hill.

    [
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    Well, I have just really wanted a lever action...

    Well,
    I have just really wanted a lever action at not a huge cost.
    Cheers BRUCE
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    Henry 22lr lever action.

    Gday Gang,
    Has anyone had experience with Henry 22lr Lever action.
    Cheers Bruce
  13. Thread: Kmart Spanners

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    I have a set of McEwans open ended ring that I...

    I have a set of McEwans open ended ring that I have had for 40 years I think. Never missed a beat, I heard that they purchased some sidchrome dies.
    Cheers Bruce
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    Vert slide

    Hi There,
    I will take it off your hands, I will send you a PM.
    Regards
    Bruce




    QUOTE=TheApprentice;1964458]This vertical mill slide was purchased in January (from H&F) and has only been...
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    Not going to plan, I thought the shaft had a...

    Not going to plan,
    I thought the shaft had a shoulder to seat the bearing against, NOT. put the bearing on the shaft then drifted into the housing!!!!!!!! bearing moved back on the shaft and now is...
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    Turns out Bearing wholesales in Bayswater have 1...

    Turns out Bearing wholesales in Bayswater have 1 6201Z with an 8 mm bore so I will get it tomorrow.

    Cheers
    Bruce
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    Hi Lex, The shaft mic's as 8mm, can you get off...

    Hi Lex,
    The shaft mic's as 8mm, can you get off the shelf 6201 metric bearing with an imperial bore of 5/16.
    Regards
    Bruce
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    yep but the lathe is in rebuild.

    yep but the lathe is in rebuild.
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    Yes I think so.

    Yes I think so.
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    Yep, And 6201 is on the shield but the ID is...

    Yep,
    And 6201 is on the shield but the ID is 8mm with no sleeve, could it be an imperial size?383261383260
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    Definitely no sleeve on the shaft.

    Definitely no sleeve on the shaft.
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    Boy Now I think I might be dyslectic. I just...

    Boy Now I think I might be dyslectic.
    I just checked the number on the shield and it is 6201z, Hoover NSK. This pump unit is made in the USA. The bearing is definitely 32 OD x10 high x ID8 as...
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    Thomas 4 x 4 tyre pump

    Hi Gang,
    I have this Thomas pump which is need of some work. I have stripped it down and am replacing the bearings. One was marked as 6102Z which I ordered from RS components. didn't think to check...
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    I went to one of the expos a few years back, I...

    I went to one of the expos a few years back, I think at Monash, it was great. Unfortunately I won’t be going as Dad is in hospital with a not good prognosis.
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    G'Day Snaptap, Coborne, now they are rare as....

    G'Day Snaptap,

    Coborne, now they are rare as. I Probably could have picked one up a few years back. I was thinking about buying it and giving it to Phil M. It would have been a great talking point...
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    The Diamond paste is loaded into the lapping...

    The Diamond paste is loaded into the lapping disc, a bearing mounted onto a shaft works so you can push it into your lapping plate.This embeds the diamond particles into your lapping plate. I haven't...
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    Hi Aaron, what model. Regards Bruce

    Hi Aaron, what model.

    Regards
    Bruce
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    The copper disc is loaded up with diamond paste....

    The copper disc is loaded up with diamond paste. You could use cast iron or aluminum I just happened to have a copper disc.
    Bruce
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    G’day Ralph, Did you get any indicators ? ...

    G’day Ralph,
    Did you get any indicators ?



    QUOTE=argeng;1957247]G’day Simon,
    Don’t worry about getting a copper lapping disc. Use what ever is there, I will relap later. Sharpen with what you...
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    G’day Simon, Don’t worry about getting a copper...

    G’day Simon,
    Don’t worry about getting a copper lapping disc. Use what ever is there, I will relap later. Sharpen with what you have.
    Cheers
    Bruce.
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    Yep set to 5 degrees. Use what is there, the orig...

    Yep set to 5 degrees. Use what is there, the orig BIAX that goes down to about 12mm is great for spotting. What ever is in the roll go for it.
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    I went to the AJAX auction, there was a Biax and...

    I went to the AJAX auction, there was a Biax and a RENZ,
    after auction rip Biax would cost 1500 RENZ 1200.
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    Gday Simon. I lap on a copper disc, I get mirror...

    Gday Simon.
    I lap on a copper disc, I get mirror edges. Yes the training the arms body to move with no deviation is what is needed. Go for it to remove the bulk, remember round and round . ...
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    G’day Simon, Do you want to borrow any straight...

    G’day Simon,
    Do you want to borrow any straight edges. I have 1 with dovetail edge and a couple of other plain ones.
    Cheers Bruce
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    G’day Simon, I should be going down to Mum and...

    G’day Simon,
    I should be going down to Mum and Dads this weekend so I can drop it there. I think I still have your number, does it end in 569.
    Cheers Bruce
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    G’day Simon, you are welcome to borrow my Biax,...

    G’day Simon,
    you are welcome to borrow my Biax, we are still away but will be back this Thursday,
    Cheers
    Bruce
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    A 9” angle grinder could possibly provide you...

    A 9” angle grinder could possibly provide you with donor gears. Won’t be the same size but could work.
    Regards
    Bruce
  38. Thread: Lathe pick up

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    Lathe pick up

    Hi Team,
    I am going to look at a lathe for a Mate on Monday. I recall there was one of the team who has a crane truck, not RC, does any one have a contact. Or can recommend a crane truck operator....
  39. Lock tool shaper

    I have the same shaper but with the base that it comes with. Paid $250. Nice unit. I think Joe gave me the heads up.
    Cheers Bruce.
    ...
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    That’s the place,

    That’s the place,
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    Well you inspired me as I didn’t see the 4140. ...

    Well you inspired me as I didn’t see the 4140. Working at Croydon today so called by. Just under $18 for a piece 165 W x 95 H. I think there are 7 more pieces. Did I need it no but would make a...
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    Is that the scrap place in Canterbury Rd?

    Is that the scrap place in Canterbury Rd?
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    Is that the scrap place in Canterbury Rd?

    Is that the scrap place in Canterbury Rd?
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    G’day, I am in Vermont, lived in Greensborough...

    G’day,
    I am in Vermont, lived in Greensborough for years. I bought 20 ltrs of way oil a few years back, never going to use all of it. If you want a litre pm me and get a plastic bottle, no charge...
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    Buy a cheap vacuum sealer from Aldi. Regards...

    Buy a cheap vacuum sealer from Aldi.
    Regards Bruce
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    Looks like a quality job.You know you will have...

    Looks like a quality job.You know you will have to say what it cost! so the community of scrapers appreciate what we have paid for our Biax's.
    Cheers Bruce
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    I am still amazed how SWMBO can spend 80 on hair,...

    I am still amazed how SWMBO can spend 80 on hair, I wish that was my lovely wife. I stopped questioning hair and female clothes 1 year in marriage. how can they spend soooo much. No. It was on...
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    The one that I looked at was D1-6.

    The one that I looked at was D1-6.
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    Hi Piers, Apex machinery is showing one on there...

    Hi Piers,
    Apex machinery is showing one on there web site, it was there when I was there last, a couple of years ago. It wasn't cheap, I think around $1000 with a set of collets.
    Regards
    Bruce
  50. QLD Hi, I would also be up for a set of inside jaws...

    Hi,
    I would also be up for a set of inside jaws if you find you have excess,
    Thanks Bruce
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