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    I wouldn't use tape. That may peel and get in the...

    I wouldn't use tape. That may peel and get in the way.
    Carnuba wax is the best I found. It creates a beautiful slippery surface and also protects from rusting.
  2. Thread: Punch

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    I'm going to buy a few of those ebay ones so it...

    I'm going to buy a few of those ebay ones so it will make up a set, in case I need one in the future.
    Thanks Com_VC
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    Just what I had laying around. The punch is...

    Just what I had laying around. The punch is bright and the die is mild.
    Both heated til pale blue (just after dark blue) then dropped in oil. Not an attempt at hardening but is a good way to protect...
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    You're kidding ! I searched and searched and the...

    You're kidding !
    I searched and searched and the best I could find was just over 100 bucks from RS components or a kit of 6 from Amazon for 400.
    I would have just bought one if I knew that.

    Ah...
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    Wow that's a lot closer than I thought it would...

    Wow that's a lot closer than I thought it would be.
    I can see the punch getting hung up on the edge of the die easily.
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    Because I want a clean cut hole. I will drill...

    Because I want a clean cut hole.
    I will drill the bolt size with a step drill.
  7. Thread: Punch

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    Punch

    I needed one of these to put a hole in my shed.

    https://i.postimg.cc/YjZGPQW3/punch.jpg

    They are way too expensive to buy so I decided to have a go at making my own.
    I've done the cutter part,...
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    Punch

    I needed one of these to put a hole in my shed.
    ...
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    Is that a left hand drill bit ?

    Is that a left hand drill bit ?
  10. Thread: Tramp oil

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    I wonder if the anti-fungal stuff supplied from...

    I wonder if the anti-fungal stuff supplied from paint shops would be any good.
    Another one might be tea tree oil. I believe it has anti-fungal properties. Anyway, even if it didn't work, at least...
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    I wear Skechers in the shed. They are NOT safety...

    I wear Skechers in the shed.
    They are NOT safety footwear but they are light and very comfortable. Can wear them all day.

    I also have several mats like these placed in front of machines like...
  12. Thread: Loose chuck?

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    Yep. Spin it on so it seats good and proper....

    Yep. Spin it on so it seats good and proper.
    Don't have to spin it fast, too heavy anyway, just so it gives a solid tap home.
  13. Thread: Circle tool

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    Circle tool

    I saw this on fleabay and thought it might be handy around the workshop. So I bought one.
    ...
  14. Thread: Leaking

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    I cut a shallow groove into the neck of the base...

    I cut a shallow groove into the neck of the base and used Araldite as a sealer.
    Araldite is very sticky and very viscous so I figure as the parts are pushed together it will roll nicely into the...
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    Aluminium ? Thanks but I don't think so.

    Aluminium ?
    Thanks but I don't think so.
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    Was also thinking of using 5 min Araldite this...

    Was also thinking of using 5 min Araldite this time instead of the Loctite.
    Actually, I've got high strength Araldite too.
  17. Thread: Leaking

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    Leaking

    Remember that oil can I made not long ago ?

    https://i.postimg.cc/t7PT6S2q/20211217-205622.jpg

    Well it has a slow leak between the base and the body.
    I made the base a light press fit into the...
  18. Thread: Clamp setup

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    Well .......... I don't know really. Probably...

    Well .......... I don't know really. Probably not, considering you can buy something similar. Then again it was worth it just for having a project to work on, and it's a very good project.
    It works...
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    This is what the fuss was all about. Thanks...

    This is what the fuss was all about.
    Thanks guys.

    https://i.postimg.cc/HVv3t3dd/20211217-205622.jpg
  20. Thread: Clamp setup

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    Basically because the clamping is only a single...

    Basically because the clamping is only a single point contact. A round item like this should be mounted in something like a V block (2 point contact).
    Also because it's a tube it can flex a lot too,...
  21. Thread: Clamp setup

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    I'm making one of these : ...

    I'm making one of these : https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/pump-oil-can-prints.33616/

    Most use brass I think but not so easy to get and too expensive in Australia so aluminium will do....
  22. Thread: Bandsaw tension

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    Yes, replace the bearings. I'm sure it will make...

    Yes, replace the bearings.
    I'm sure it will make a big difference.
  23. Thread: Clamp setup

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    Clamp setup

    How's this for a dodgy clamping arrangement ? :U

    https://i.postimg.cc/ppxB1Mck/20211213-142619.jpg
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    That's on the opposite side to the bristles. See...

    That's on the opposite side to the bristles. See photo.
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    Yes, a local bearing supply shop. $19. Koyo...

    Yes, a local bearing supply shop.
    $19. Koyo 10x24x9 thrust ball bearing.
    Ordered and arrived in 2 days
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    Received a really nice Koyo bearing for the blade...

    Received a really nice Koyo bearing for the blade adjustment knob.
    Being mounted horizontally exposes the race to ingress of dust and other foreign material so I 3D printed a seal for it.
    The blue...
  27. Thread: Bandsaw tension

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    They are nice handles.

    They are nice handles.
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    Plate, measure, stop and clean

    Just thought I'd show some of the latest things I've been working on.

    My rotary doesn't align the T slots with the mill table when it's set to 0 deg.
    Also more places to attach clamps and more...
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    Thank you. That worked. I can see page 2 now. ...

    Thank you. That worked.
    I can see page 2 now.

    I ordered a 10x24x9 thrust bearing today.
    Should be here by Friday they said.
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    Still having trouble trying to load the second...

    Still having trouble trying to load the second page.
    Can someone please delete my post #16.... I think it may be causing trouble.
  31. Thread: Bandsaw tension

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    Ok Cool , I will look into getting one.

    Ok Cool , I will look into getting one.
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    is there something wrong with this forum ? It...

    is there something wrong with this forum ?
    It loads dead slow and I can't seam to get it to display properly.

    EDIT - I think it's ok now.
  33. Thread: Bandsaw tension

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    Bandsaw tension

    Hi all,
    I bought a bandsaw similar to this one https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/B006

    It uses a 19mm blade.
    In the manual it recommends setting the blade tension using a bandsaw blade tension...
  34. Wow... don't know how you managed that.

    Wow... don't know how you managed that.
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    Sticky: Thanks. Yeah that's the same number I used.

    Thanks. Yeah that's the same number I used.
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    Sticky: Has anyone dealt with Ausee ? (...

    Has anyone dealt with Ausee ? ( https://www.ausee.com.au/shop/ )

    I've been trying to ring them for info on one of their products but they won't answer the phone.
  37. Thread: M&G dispatch

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    Just realized I should have put this in the "Your...

    Just realized I should have put this in the "Your favourite tooling supplier" thread.
  38. Thread: Setups 2

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    Setups 2

    Sometimes setups can be fun. This one was.

    I made this er32 hex collet block a few months ago but wasn't sure the side angles were correct, that's because I got the angles from a couple of...
  39. Thread: M&G dispatch

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    M&G dispatch

    I just did an order with M&G and noticed : if the order is under 5Kg the postage is free.
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    Don't know what M&G is up to now. They have 2...

    Don't know what M&G is up to now.
    They have 2 email addresses. On Monday I sent a query to both addresses about the product and haven't heard back (5 days later).
    Now Vic's going into a hard...
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    A little confusing ? M&G's website is plagued...

    A little confusing ?
    M&G's website is plagued with misinformation and lack of description.
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    Ah ok, I didn't notice that. My machine takes...

    Ah ok, I didn't notice that.
    My machine takes 16mm. I see they have 3 different kits, and it appears they all have the same holder (going by that number). No wonder I'm confused. :U
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    Part off tool size

    Do you own one of these ?
    I'm trying to find out what the cutting height is. Not much point contacting the seller about it cos the language barrier is huge.

    Cut-Off Sets SL195-16 with TiN coated...
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    Lots of votes for indexable end mills I see. I...

    Lots of votes for indexable end mills I see.
    I haven't tried them but would have thought indexable as a harsh interrupted cut compared to spiral cutters which tend to peel away the metal.
    Anyway,...
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    Purchasing milling cutters

    Looking for recommendations, where to buy Tungsten end mills (and other milling cutters) in Australia ?
    Tungsten is so damned expensive. I'm particularly interested in cutters larger than 12mm,...
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    This is the way I change chucks. I have 4 for...

    This is the way I change chucks. I have 4 for this lathe and esp the 8" is getting way too heavy now.
    Mine are screw on so the 25mm steel pin rotates.
    Underneath the lathe is a trolley for the 3...
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    This is the one I bought. Quick delivery too , 5...

    This is the one I bought. Quick delivery too , 5 days..
    I haven't measured everything on it yet but it's really nicely made. I'd say it would be pretty close to accurate. It's heavy enough and all...
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    I made them from a piece of 25mm square standing...

    I made them from a piece of 25mm square standing on its end in the vise. After milling I cut the T nut off and faced it.

    The table on my mill isn't big enough. If I put the BS-0 dividing head as...
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    Sometimes setups are so awkward

    The T slots in my new 6" rotary table won't allow common T slot nuts to fit all the way in.

    390485

    The T nuts will be used for holding down my new 63mm machine vise to the rotary table and I...
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    Finally got around to fixing the tailstock issue....

    Finally got around to fixing the tailstock issue. (it does take me a while sometimes), (usually). lol ��
    So, it didn't need machining at all. The crinkle paint is pretty tough and I thought it was...
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