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    Leroy it looks like your Press brake which looks...

    Leroy it looks like your Press brake which looks like the 450mm wide one does a good job. How does it handle a 90 degree bend in the material that you've been bending ?.[/QUOTE]

    yes its 450mm, it...
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    press brake

    Hi, I've been using one of these for about a year now mainly for making angles in sheet metal 1mm up to about 5mm for my 5" gauge locomotive, its so much easier to make your own instead of going to...
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    Sticky: Hi Pete happy to see you in the water, launch...

    Hi Pete
    happy to see you in the water, launch day was an emotional day for me, so I can guess how you felt, just reading about you adding
    weight for trim, not sure if your going to live onboard, I...
  4. Thread: D Bit Grinder

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    ( If it comes with a range of 5C collets ok ) It...

    ( If it comes with a range of 5C collets ok )
    It comes with 10 5c collets both metric and imperial,
    leroy.
  5. Thread: D Bit Grinder

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    D Bit Grinder

    Hi, does anyone own or have any experience with H & F's Toolmaster universal D Bit Grinder?
    are they worth the money? their on sale this week for about $1300,
    leroy.
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    Hi Kryn, the kind of use I'm thinking of is the...

    Hi Kryn,
    the kind of use I'm thinking of is the rounding the ends of 10x 30mm steel bar with a 15mm radius, just an example,
    wasn't sure if 40 grade would be too aggressive,
    leroy
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    I know this is an old thread but I've decided to...

    I know this is an old thread but I've decided to buy one of H & F's linisers while they are still on sale
    probably the BS 48 model, just a question on what grades of belts do people find the most...
  8. Thread: copper tube

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    yes,your right and that is my next step, as I...

    yes,your right and that is my next step, as I said its early days and i,m in contact with some members who have built
    these boilers, I,ll keep you informed,
    leroy.
  9. Thread: copper tube

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    OK update so far George White can't help, still...

    OK update so far George White can't help, still looking:)
    leroy
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    Hi, yes I know about rolling flat plate into tube...

    Hi, yes I know about rolling flat plate into tube and may finish up doing that in the end,
    I,m building this with the help of members of QSMEE of which I,m a member,
    I,m just starting to collect...
  11. Thread: copper tube

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    copper tube

    Hi,
    anyone know of a supplier of 6 inch diameter copper tube?
    I need a length of 660 mm long 150 mm id 2.5 mm wall thickness
    for making a copper boiler for a 5" gauge locomotive I'm about to...
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    so, your never going to get a DRO then,:D Leroy....

    so, your never going to get a DRO then,:D
    Leroy.

    As soon as I stop spending money on the boat, I'll get right onto the DRO thing.....

    PDW[/QUOTE]
  13. Thread: swarf

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    ok I guess that confirms what I thought about...

    ok I guess that confirms what I thought about vacs, I have used magnets to clean up
    in the past but not with plastic bags, that sounds like a good idea, after spending a couple of hours cleaning all...
  14. Thread: swarf

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    swarf

    can anyone recommend a good vacuum cleaner for cleaning up oily swarf from a lathe and milling machine?
    Leroy.
  15. Thread: memories

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    . I hate painting. me too! the only advise I...

    . I hate painting.
    me too! the only advise I could offer is make sure all electrical
    wire is tinned, otherwise the ends of the copper wire deteriorate
    inside the insulation after about a year in...
  16. Thread: memories

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    Roberts Spray design? Hi Peter, yes 38ft....

    Roberts Spray design?
    Hi Peter,
    yes 38ft. Spray, took me 5 years in the back yard in the suburbs, there were a lot of back yard boat builders back
    then and it was common to see a rusting half...
  17. Thread: memories

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    memories

    just reading peters (PDW) post where he mentions he's painting
    his yacht, it brought back memories of my own efforts, everyone likes photos so here are some of my memories,
    Leroy.
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    Now days, don't ever ask for "black". It's hot...

    Now days, don't ever ask for "black". It's hot rolled, or as milled, or you're a racist bigot. True story. I was after a chunk of 4140 recently.

    Receptionist, gave me the rounds of the kitchen,...
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    mandrel is 8mm mild steel, the music wire came...

    mandrel is 8mm mild steel, the music wire came from small parts and bearings capalaba brisbane in short lengths of about 700mm, don't know who there supplier is, I made the jig from scrap to fit this...
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    ok I've made the springs, first attempt no...

    ok I've made the springs, first attempt no annealing the mandrel kept
    snapping the end off the wire on the first bend, too brittle, second attempt after annealing the wire, mandrel wound the wire, a...
  21. Thread: DRO Install

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    what I did with mine was put a couple of spacers...

    what I did with mine was put a couple of spacers between the scale and the cross slide, about 12mm thick and replace the lock bolt with a hex head bolt, you can then lock it with a open end spanner,...
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    ok thanks for every bodies input, I'll go with no...

    ok thanks for every bodies input, I'll go with no heat treatment,
    I'll update when I've done a few,
    leroy.
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    Hi Ray, these springs will be installed over an...

    Hi Ray, these springs will be installed over an 8mm inner shaft so if they are wound on an 8mm Mandrell the spring back will provide the clearance needed, the outside diameter is not critical, the...
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    to heat treat or not

    Hi, I'm about to start making about 30 compression coil springs from 1.9mm music wire (sae 1090 spring steel) the springs are 12mm od and 30mm long, I'm going to make them on the lathe, I'm ok with...
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    [QUOTE=ImJay;1910957] (Depending on what...

    [QUOTE=ImJay;1910957]

    (Depending on what console you have,)
    my console is an GCS series 2 axis, the . button does nothing
    the s button is supposed to do it, I'll try to contact the supplier ...
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    anyone who has purchased the DRO from Shenzhen...

    anyone who has purchased the DRO from Shenzhen scales for a lathe have you worked out how to select diameter or radios on the display yet, according to the manual the s button should give it to you...
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    after reading about BOB's experience with...

    after reading about BOB's experience with Shenzhen scales I decided
    to take a chance and order a set for my (new to me) lathe, it arrived
    yesterday no troubles just as ordered, the thing I want to...
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    al 320g

    lathe is now sold.
    Leroy.
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    item is now listed on ebay for fixed price

    item is now listed on ebay for fixed price
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    sell AL320G lathe Queensland

    I'm selling my 2012 manufactured AL320G, located Mount Tamborine 4272 post code, pick up only, used for light hobby work,
    comes with all parts supplied when new plus stand sold as extra, quick...
  31. Thread: new lathe

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    Hi Graham, I didn't mean the CT1440G was the...

    Hi Graham, I didn't mean the CT1440G was the same as 960B just that it was sold by H & F
    before they started selling the 960B to give an indication of its age,
    I've now bought the CT1440G so will...
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    acute tool sharpener

    (So, I'd appreciate some feedback from some experienced machinists)
    I'm not an experienced machinist more like rank amateur but I've just finished building one from a kit, very easy to do, as a...
  33. Thread: new lathe

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    well yes, no argument there, I've been on the...

    well yes, no argument there, I've been on the lookout to upgrade the al320 for some time, thinking of a Taiwanese 960b 2134 or even a used 1000c all sold by H $ F for reference, and then this one...
  34. Thread: new lathe

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    new lathe

    Hi
    has anyone owned or used one of these lathes, chiu ting CT-1440G
    made in Taiwan, I believe once sold by H & F before AL 960B
    google finds them in USA called birmingham 1440G, I've been...
  35. Thread: phosphoric acid

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    phosphoric acid

    Hi
    anyone know where I can buy phosphoric acid in 5 lt. volume
    in Brisbane or Gold coast, I tried the big green shed with no luck,
    I have used it for rust removal when building my steel yacht...
  36. Thread: CTC Tools?

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    CTC are back:)

    CTC are back:)
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    asong

    still looking:no:
    leroy.
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    its 240v H&F don,t list the AS 235 model anymore,...

    its 240v H&F don,t list the AS 235 model anymore, and the one they do list is 110v,
    Steelmaster in Dandanong list the 240v AS235 as in stock, don,t know if they carry spare parts, I,ll give them a...
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    it seems the pot is ok, now looking at the...

    it seems the pot is ok, now looking at the circuit board,
    leroy.
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    problems with asong power feed

    Hi,
    this morning a problem with my AS 235 Asong power feed showed up by tripping the safety switch in the main fuse box when the high speed button was pushed, it still operated as normal in the left...
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    thanks for the replies, I was able to order the...

    thanks for the replies, I was able to order the replacement part through H&F in Brisbane,
    Leroy :)
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    rotary table repairs

    Hi, does anyone know where you can get spare parts for vertex rotary tables,I'v damaged the
    internal gear, see photo, its not of my table but is the same damaged part, I'v looked on google
    without...
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    361546361547Hi Justron, I built the Acto tool...

    361546361547Hi Justron,
    I built the Acto tool and cutter grinder as a project to teach myself how to use a lathe and mill, it was the first time I had used a lathe or mill, it requires you to use...
  44. Thread: Frustration!!!!

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    How does the lathe know its the last cut :? :D

    How does the lathe know its the last cut :? :D
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    Bohler don't seem to have cast iron any more...

    Bohler don't seem to have cast iron any more .[/QUOTE
    Bohler list cast iron under non ferrous in their products menu,
    or at least their Brisbane outlet does,
    Leroy.
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    Hi Kryn, Minitech is located at Kenworth Pl,...

    Hi Kryn,
    Minitech is located at Kenworth Pl, Brendale QLD 4500Phone:0400 113 433


    as far as I know the Waterford address is just a PO box,
    Leroy
  47. Thread: faceguards

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    Pipeclay my reading glasses mist up however I...

    Pipeclay my reading glasses mist up however I wear them, its when I put the safety goggles over them that the fog problem starts, Kryn yes that shield looks worth a try,
    Leroy.
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    Hi Kryn, your gear sounds a little more than what...

    Hi Kryn, your gear sounds a little more than what I had in mind, Sacc51 sounds more like me, I do have a hardhat with mesh faceguard and earmuffs that I wear when brush cutting but its too heavy and...
  49. Thread: faceguards

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    faceguards

    Hi, I live behind the gold coast Qld. average summer temp in mid thirties with
    high humidity, I normally wear safety glasses when working in the shed and they are always fogging up, so can anyone...
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    ball oilers

    Hi Brian,
    I have a few spare 6mm ball oilers leftover from when I replaced all in my AL 320,
    if you care to take a drive up mount tambourine I can spare 2 or 3 for free or if you want to get your...
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