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15th Oct 2023, 12:50 PM
Thread: WW2 era pic
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A very similar Macson. Motor is mounted at the...
A very similar Macson. Motor is mounted at the back of the lathe. Same clutch actuation arrangement.
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1st Aug 2022, 07:01 PM
Thread: Klopp Shaper Model 1000H
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Klopp 1000H Shaper update
Viewing of CEE Klopp video and perusal of the manual generously provide by CEE confirmed there was an issue with the quick traverse function on Jim’s machine. The first step was to remove the quick...
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13th Feb 2022, 11:00 AM
Thread: Klopp Shaper Model 1000H
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Kurtis at Cutting Edge Engineering kindly sent me...
Kurtis at Cutting Edge Engineering kindly sent me a copy of the manual. Confirmed that there is an issue with the the rapid traverse function.
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7th Feb 2022, 06:24 PM
Thread: Klopp Shaper Model 1000H
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I wish, its in the mates yard at St Marys. ...
I wish, its in the mates yard at St Marys.
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5th Feb 2022, 10:36 AM
Thread: Massive shaper on the Gold Coast
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Not quite, as Kurtis said in his video 'it's the...
Not quite, as Kurtis said in his video 'it's the inches that count', Model 1000H, where the 1000 = 1000mm = 39.3701 inches (or Banana's in Kurtis speak) and the H = Hydraulic. Fireball tools is 36...
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5th Feb 2022, 10:11 AM
Thread: Klopp Shaper Model 1000H
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Thanks Kryn, I have been in touch re the manual...
Thanks Kryn, I have been in touch re the manual and the Clapper lift cable.
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4th Feb 2022, 09:04 PM
Thread: Denbigh Drill Restoration
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Denbigh Drill Restoration
Restoration of a Denbigh Drill. The drill came out one of the last water front Marine Engineering shops in Sydney. Halliday Brothers Engineering which was established in 1852. It was also used for...
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23rd Jan 2022, 09:00 AM
Thread: Klopp Shaper Model 1000H
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Klopp Shaper Model 1000H
After a quite a few years in storage and other competing projects the mates big (and I mean big) Klopp Shaper got its first run. It still needs a further clean up and service. As usual it did not...
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12th Jun 2019, 08:56 PM
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Hello I would like item 9. I am in...
Hello
I would like item 9. I am in Marrickville. Please PM me a phone number to arrange pick up.
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25th Jan 2019, 01:47 PM
Thread: Reid 2-1 Surface grinder
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G'day Purchased the machine in this...
G'day
Purchased the machine in this condition with the exception of the electrics which have been upgraded. Have a eclipse mag chuck for it as well. I don't much about the history of the... -
24th Jan 2019, 06:57 PM
Thread: Reid 2-1 Surface grinder
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Would anybody have any a hand book or information...
Would anybody have any a hand book or information on this model machine?
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19th Jan 2019, 10:46 PM
Thread: Reid 2-1 Surface grinder
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Reid 2-1 Surface grinder
Test run of my Reid 2-1 Surface grinder. Flat belt needs some work. Spindle bearing running much cooler with a 50/50 kero / 10 weight oil mix.
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26th Mar 2017, 06:58 AM
Thread: Tapering Steel Tube
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G'day Thanks for the replies and ideas....
G'day
Thanks for the replies and ideas. I will pass the info on and see which way he wants to go.
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24th Mar 2017, 10:54 AM
Thread: Tapering Steel Tube
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Tapering Steel Tube
G'day
Looking for some one who can put a taper on steel tubing . A friend of mine who is not computer literate has been building Peny Farthings for years and the firm he used to have it done... -
6th Dec 2016, 08:46 PM
Thread: HAUSER 3SM
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Information
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A mate is looking at taking on one of these machines. It is complete and working from what we can determine. Attached is a photo of the data plate.Before we proceed any further I would... -
7th Aug 2016, 01:45 PM
Thread: Hercus 9" Flat belt
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Hercus 9" Flat belt
One for the Hercus lovers, originally listed as Myford ML7 on
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4th Aug 2016, 09:37 PM
Thread: New (to me) Macson lathe
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Macson Spindle Mount
G'day
The spindle mount appears to be the same as clearouts Macson. Its is Lang Patent mount according to the extract from the 25" Macson Manual I have.
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25th May 2016, 06:16 PM
Thread: McPherson Lathe Information
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Well I look at it this way some people are...
Well I look at it this way some people are "doers" and the equipment they use lets them get the job done. Could it do with some love I do not disagree. However better I think to use a machine for its...
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25th May 2016, 12:32 PM
Thread: McPherson Lathe Information
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McPherson Lathe Information
G'day
A friend of mine is looking for any information on the mid forties McPherson's lathe he has. I have looked on the internet but have not turned up anything.
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Another Mit A Mit Surfaces (pun intended) ...
Another Mit A Mit Surfaces (pun intended)
G'day
Bought this home yesterday. Had been stored covered but outside for an indeterminate period of time. Initial scaping indicates that it... -
18th Nov 2014, 05:44 PM
Thread: Engine Turning
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Mottling
G'day
The attached images are a scan from a book titled The Restoration of Vintage and Thoroughbred Cars. It calls the process mottling but I think it is one and the same as engine turning....