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24th Aug 2019, 03:07 PM
Thread: Ebay "Precision Granite Square"
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The mods decided they did not want Phil (not PC...
The mods decided they did not want Phil (not PC brigade friendly) here. Massive loss to this forum and members. He was by far the most knowledgeable person in this neck of the woods. I don’t blame...
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24th Aug 2019, 08:27 AM
Thread: Ebay "Precision Granite Square"
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I used my PMC Lonestar SquareMaster...
I used my PMC Lonestar SquareMaster to check mine. If I recall, my square was well within the stated accuracy.
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1st Aug 2019, 07:23 PM
Thread: Need help with mill bit/s
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Plenty on eBay that are 55mm.
Plenty on eBay that are 55mm.
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1st Aug 2019, 06:21 PM
Thread: Need help with mill bit/s
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An annular cutter. Accurate holes with minimal...
An annular cutter. Accurate holes with minimal fuss.
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1st Aug 2019, 06:16 PM
Thread: Need help with mill bit/s
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Rotabroach/annular cutter.
Rotabroach/annular cutter.
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8th Jul 2019, 11:14 PM
Thread: Help identify a vintage mining pick
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Thanks Karl. Mystery solved. Definitely a pelican...
Thanks Karl. Mystery solved. Definitely a pelican pick.
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8th Jul 2019, 09:38 PM
Thread: Help identify a vintage mining pick
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Help identify a vintage mining pick
I was unloading dirt and rock at the local tip and was approached by an old man. He was likely well into his 80s and he wanted to show me a tool he brought over many years ago from South Africa. It...
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5th Jul 2019, 09:27 PM
Thread: Eccentric's Acute and Turnado Kits
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I built one of these a while back. I use it on my...
I built one of these a while back. I use it on my diy diamond grinder for sharpening Biax blades with a custom holder. I think they are a useful bit of kit. I liked it so much I brought another one...
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9th Jan 2019, 03:59 PM
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5 or so years ago I thought it could be "fun" to...
5 or so years ago I thought it could be "fun" to build a CNC. I "needed" it. 5 years later that idea of fun has well and truly worn off. It's a lot more work than one would expect. Even seemingly...
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8th Jan 2019, 04:50 PM
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I’ve been down this road semi recently. I used...
I’ve been down this road semi recently. I used air fittings like those linked above. It was not the most fun of projects. I essentially built it twice. The first one used hose that was too large and...
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24th Nov 2018, 10:13 PM
Thread: Emco Maximat super 11 first lathe
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Do you have a local source for this?
Do you have a local source for this?
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10th Oct 2018, 06:25 PM
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The castings are the same between the DM45 and...
The castings are the same between the DM45 and the HM46. It’s just the brand name that’s different. The reason you’re not finding bad reviews is likely down to the fact that H&F have sold a heap of...
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26th Aug 2018, 07:42 PM
Thread: Scraping problems
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I think that boat has sailed. For the record...
I think that boat has sailed.
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25th Aug 2018, 10:26 PM
Thread: A new machine vice - recommendations
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Vertex anglock is your Chinese Kurt clone....
Vertex anglock is your Chinese Kurt clone. Generally the best option. Bugger it if I would be using a grinding vice all the time. I barely dust mine off on an annual basis and I have a surface...
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3rd Aug 2018, 08:33 PM
Thread: Experiences About Frost Brand tools.T
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I stopped buying taps when I brought Goliath HSS....
I stopped buying taps when I brought Goliath HSS. I stopped buying drill bits when I brought Dormer (yes Brazil). Guhring are every bit as good. Shame they are so hard to deal with.
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30th May 2018, 09:17 PM
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The one you are looking at is less likely to leak...
The one you are looking at is less likely to leak than the one I have. The one that I have has the pump handle coming out the bottom.
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30th May 2018, 07:33 PM
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I have one that is a slightly different model. It...
I have one that is a slightly different model. It leaks like you would not believe. I have not had time to pull it apart to figure out where the issue resides. Aside from that it works for pumping...
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18th Jan 2018, 05:45 PM
Thread: 3D Printing - My rapid prototyping
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As far as I’m aware they are not selling them...
As far as I’m aware they are not selling them anymore. Mine is still working great. Never really missed a beat. It’s 3/4 through its IDEX dual aero transformation. Not enough time at the moment to...
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9th Dec 2017, 05:22 PM
Thread: Nobody wants my money
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I see them pop up on eBay UK semi regularly. I’ve...
I see them pop up on eBay UK semi regularly. I’ve never brought any as I have enough :)
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3rd Dec 2017, 08:41 AM
Thread: SIP 8P jig borer
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Thanks Bill. I’ve never seen that site before. I...
Thanks Bill. I’ve never seen that site before. I will have a poke around. There are a lot of auctions on at the moment. Not many with tool room gear. It makes me wonder where it’s going. I know of...
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8th Nov 2017, 05:08 PM
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I will cost mine out when I get some time. If you...
I will cost mine out when I get some time. If you price up 3x Geckos, Toroidal power supply, Nema 34 Servos, encoders, Smooth stepper ESS, breakout board, inductive limit switches and harness, limit...
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4th Nov 2017, 11:53 AM
Thread: Indexable carbide inserts chipping
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What is the inserts actual product number?...
What is the inserts actual product number? Inserts of the same type come in a lot of different flavours as Pete F mentioned. For instance I have CCMT inserts that chip easily on steel but give a...
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9th Oct 2017, 05:30 PM
Thread: Surplus items to go
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I will give an Expression of Interest in the...
I will give an Expression of Interest in the toolpost grinder if it does not work out with Petip.
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19th Sep 2017, 01:33 PM
Thread: Starret 196 - the shaper's friend
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B&S make one in metric. I also have a Mitutoyo in...
B&S make one in metric. I also have a Mitutoyo in metric with a slightly different button.
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31st Aug 2017, 11:58 AM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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I'm not sure I agree that it's time to move on....
I'm not sure I agree that it's time to move on. It's the members that make this community right? If you feel that the local MW community is at a loss without Phil you had best speak up now.
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30th Aug 2017, 08:38 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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I also read what he said and could see where he...
I also read what he said and could see where he was coming from. He calls it as he sees it. I was surprised to see him booted for it. I think this place is far better off with him than without. He...
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19th Jul 2017, 09:18 PM
Thread: Lathe DRO problem
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I'm not sure if this vendor is buying seconds or...
I'm not sure if this vendor is buying seconds or what. All I know is the DRO I purchased from them is having a bunch of issues. The display seems to be dicky. It works roughly once every 10 power...
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14th Jul 2017, 01:11 PM
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I'm running Nema 34 servos with additional...
I'm running Nema 34 servos with additional encoders on the rear shaft. Keeling branded. 850oz on the X and Y and 1150 on the Z.
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14th Jul 2017, 12:51 PM
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No idea on the dovetails. You can cut a paper...
No idea on the dovetails. You can cut a paper template and fit and snip. Then measure. I could have a look on the weekend if you wish.
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13th Jul 2017, 11:35 AM
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I can't remember exactly. Either M4 or M5 SHCS I...
I can't remember exactly. Either M4 or M5 SHCS I suspect. I think more leaning towards the M4 side. Basically whatever fitted between the scale slots, mount slots and whatever I had on hand. Sorry I...
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10th Jul 2017, 11:49 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: I mounted mine on the front. Mounting at the back...
I mounted mine on the front. Mounting at the back seems like a crazy idea. Loss of Y and likely to get crunched. If you do a search you can find my thread where I documented the installation. The DRO...
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18th Jun 2017, 08:57 PM
Thread: Cutting accurate angles in RHS
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I gave away my drop saw shortly after the arrival...
I gave away my drop saw shortly after the arrival of a bandsaw. That being said, as good as the bandsaw is, if I want something accurate I use a machine designed for accuracy...
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15th Jun 2017, 07:38 PM
Thread: How to machine piston rings
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How about a slot drill, or center cut end mill of...
How about a slot drill, or center cut end mill of suitable size? How about a quality (Dormer, Guhring) 15.5mm (or at the very least 15mm) drill? How about using your boring head with a small boring...
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14th Jun 2017, 08:12 PM
Thread: Two Mitutoyo Digital Calipers
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Ray, If the duct tape sticky ooze gets to you, I...
Ray, If the duct tape sticky ooze gets to you, I saw that Amazon sells replacement covers for upwards of $2....
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14th Jun 2017, 07:31 PM
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Sticky: This one takes the cake:...
This one takes the cake: http://www.graysonline.com/lot/0010-3013523/manufacturing/deckel-fpi-milling-machine :oo: I guess PDW's FP1 table just went up in value!
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14th Jun 2017, 06:31 PM
Thread: FYI Amazon us global shipping
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I have been buying a lot of my metrology gear...
I have been buying a lot of my metrology gear (Mitutoyo, Interapid, Tesa, Brown and Sharpe) from Amazon for years. They have great sales, the shipping is cheap and I have a reasonable level of...
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14th Jun 2017, 06:26 PM
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Sticky: Grays has a way of bringing them out..
Grays has a way of bringing them out..
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11th Jun 2017, 08:30 PM
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I made mine telescope this way... 368304
I made mine telescope this way...
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11th Jun 2017, 08:24 PM
Thread: How to machine piston rings
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Since 1924. You can read about them here:...
Since 1924.
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11th Jun 2017, 11:45 AM
Thread: How to machine piston rings
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Yep, he literally wrote the book (Sunnen) on...
Yep, he literally wrote the book (Sunnen) on engine machining/reconditioning. Bloody good book at that. I suspect Dean was using their equipment..
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24th May 2017, 08:19 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: You're imagining things :) . Ok I confess I...
You're imagining things :) . Ok I confess I deleted my post. It was far too OT. Not really the place for it.
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23rd May 2017, 10:50 PM
Thread: How to machine piston rings
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Machining the rings might also weaken them. You...
Machining the rings might also weaken them. You want to check their hardness prior to any operation.
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22nd May 2017, 05:51 PM
Thread: Suggestions on hand cleaner
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I give a +2 for Fast Orange. It works just fine...
I give a +2 for Fast Orange. It works just fine for me. I have the big pump and it's been in operation for well over a year without clogging.
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6th May 2017, 05:27 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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I have a couple in metric. They are indeed very...
I have a couple in metric. They are indeed very nice. On par with my Tesa sets without a doubt.
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23rd Apr 2017, 08:15 PM
Thread: S20 buttress thread
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They are studs. S20 one end and M16 or 5/8 the...
They are studs. S20 one end and M16 or 5/8 the other. This allows me to screw them into any BT or CAT 40 tooling and keep the great original S20x2 buttress drawbar.
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20th Apr 2017, 01:23 PM
Thread: S20 buttress thread
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I've always cut mine with a cheque to Franz...
I've always cut mine with a cheque to Franz Singer. Not cheap, but always results in a wonderful outcome.
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16th Apr 2017, 10:22 PM
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Yes. The spindle bearings in mine are completely...
Yes. The spindle bearings in mine are completely stuffed. Too much hammering with face mills and fly cutters. That all being said I hardly expect them to be ABEC 7 or anything close. Likely...
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4th Apr 2017, 01:01 PM
Thread: Boring and Facing Head interesting Ad.
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I have a UPA3 and have been using it recently....
I have a UPA3 and have been using it recently. It's much easier to get bores on size than my cheap Chinese boring head. That being said, I feel like the facing function is a bit of a gimmick on the...
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23rd Mar 2017, 04:44 PM
Thread: Comparing 4140, 1020, and 1214 steels
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I very much like 4140 myself. A year or so ago I...
I very much like 4140 myself. A year or so ago I replaced the old hacked out Deckel t-nuts with some I gouged out of 4140. They are the perfect height for my vice. The threads are holding up...
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21st Mar 2017, 05:41 PM
Thread: Good Beginner Bench top mill in Aus?
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Did you buy your Tormach locally or import from...
Did you buy your Tormach locally or import from the US?