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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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    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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    Plenty on eBay that are 55mm.

    Plenty on eBay that are 55mm.
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    An annular cutter. Accurate holes with minimal...

    An annular cutter. Accurate holes with minimal fuss.
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    Rotabroach/annular cutter.

    Rotabroach/annular cutter.
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    Thanks Karl. Mystery solved. Definitely a pelican...

    Thanks Karl. Mystery solved. Definitely a pelican 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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    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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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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    Do you have a local source for this?

    Do you have a local source for this?
  12. 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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    I think that boat has sailed. For the record...

    I think that boat has sailed.

    For the record I have nothing but good things to say about Dykem hi spot. It’s completely consistent.
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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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    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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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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    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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    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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    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...
  21. 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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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.

    That being said, I would think carefully before you commit on the...
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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.

    The tramming fixture was merely to put a bit of pressure on...
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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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    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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    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...

    368415 368418 ...
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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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    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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    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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    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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    Sticky: Grays has a way of bringing them out..

    Grays has a way of bringing them out..
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    I made mine telescope this way... 368304

    I made mine telescope this way...

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    Since 1924. You can read about them here:...

    Since 1924.

    You can read about them here: Engine Building Equipment - Sunnen
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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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    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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    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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    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.

    The citrus breaks down oils nicely and the grit...
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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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    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.

    Here are some: 5 Anzugsbolzen...
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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.
  47. 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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    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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    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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    Did you buy your Tormach locally or import from...

    Did you buy your Tormach locally or import from the US?
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