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  1. Thread: Orbital sander

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    Hi Michael, I'm interested in it, if no one...

    Hi Michael,

    I'm interested in it, if no one else has asked.

    Let me know and I'll arrange with you.

    Cheers
    Spiro
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    Eric, are you able to show or describe what...

    Eric, are you able to show or describe what actual problems you are having with the finish? Perhaps also what material and a description of the wheel type you are using.

    Spiro
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    Hi Hairy, As others may have not indicated in...

    Hi Hairy,

    As others may have not indicated in so many words.......from what it appears in the pictures, you already have a quick change toolpost and a drill chuck.

    That cutting tool is fine to...
  4. Thread: Follower Rest

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    Thanks. 5014 (preferred) if after Jan 4 or 5034...

    Thanks. 5014 (preferred) if after Jan 4 or 5034 if before.
  5. Thread: Follower Rest

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    Hi, would you post to Adelaide? Thanks

    Hi, would you post to Adelaide? Thanks
  6. Thread: Auction

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    Both went for $160-180 if I recall + 15% Some...

    Both went for $160-180 if I recall + 15%

    Some of the machines (larger ones) went quite cheap.
    Cincinnati and K&T mills all around $250-300.
    Turret mills $2500-$5000+.
    Hercus 9A cylindrical...
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    ...... forgot to add. Some of the items I've seen...

    ...... forgot to add. Some of the items I've seen from that dealer have been reasonably priced as opposed to others who are not negotiable and you see things sitting there forever.
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    Hi Simon, I can have a look for you, take some...

    Hi Simon,

    I can have a look for you, take some pictures and a general assessment of what it looks like. Other than that I'm not sure what else you would want?

    I've seen a couple like that over...
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    Another alternative is to use a sine bar and...

    Another alternative is to use a sine bar and gauge blocks to set it up and sweep with an indicator.

    You can then scribe a few of the common angles. You don't often use the ones in between but you...
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    Hi Bob, Sounds ok to me. If not I can slot it...

    Hi Bob,

    Sounds ok to me. If not I can slot it for the project I'm planning to use it on.

    Consider it sold. I'll send you my details via PM.

    Thanks,
    Spiro
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    Hi Robyn, Is it exactly 50mm? I was hoping...

    Hi Robyn,

    Is it exactly 50mm? I was hoping closer to 45mm. If at 45 them I'll take them. I'll await your response and if ok I'll pm you details.

    Thanks Spiro
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    Hi, interested in the steadies. Are you able...

    Hi, interested in the steadies.

    Are you able to let me know the spacing between the bolt centres on the traveling steady?

    Thanks, Spiro
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    ............I had hoped that the indexing head...

    ............I had hoped that the indexing head would take 40 taper tooling like my mill but it turns out to be 50 taper.



    Nice buy. My T&C grinder (J&S) also takes 50 taper in the work head. I...
  14. Thread: Hercus Slotter

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    This got sold at auction in Adelaide last week. I...

    This got sold at auction in Adelaide last week. I think price was $1200 plus taxes.
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    Congratulations on your purchase. Apart from...

    Congratulations on your purchase.

    Apart from other comments....

    Suggest you rotate the head 180 degrees.

    Lower the table all the way down.

    Place a block of wood between motor and table...
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    How did you end up lifting it? Both of mine...

    How did you end up lifting it? Both of mine (different to yours) have holes for bars to go through.
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    The adapters are not difficult to make. The most...

    The adapters are not difficult to make. The most difficult part is a nice fit on the taper, but once they blue up nice make multiples. I personally made a reference one to use as a test fit on the...
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    Hi Michael, I think any slab/face milling,...

    Hi Michael,

    I think any slab/face milling, even normal heavy turning in slow motion look great.
    Watching a close up of the chips fly off are impressive.

    Many of the promotional videos from...
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    Sticky: [QUOTE=Michael G;1924751] - I've been out of work...

    [QUOTE=Michael G;1924751] - I've been out of work for some time now.

    Hi Michael,

    I might be able to give you some project type work. Probably design and minor fabrication stuff.

    If you are...
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    Hi eskimo, If it can be run in delta, i'm...

    Hi eskimo,

    If it can be run in delta, i'm interested.

    If so let me know, and I'll call you.

    Thanks,
    Spiro
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    I'm interested in it if you're able to post to...

    I'm interested in it if you're able to post to Adelaide. Let me know if ok and I'll pm you my details. Thanks
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    I have made claims through eBay, Aliexpress and...

    I have made claims through eBay, Aliexpress and Banggood. All have been good with a refund or replacement goods. I didn't have to ship anything back.
    If you communicate with the seller they will try...
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    Hi Dean, From what I can see (unfortunately...

    Hi Dean,

    From what I can see (unfortunately pictures are not real clear), quite a few things can be sharpened. I can definitely see an attachment for sharpening hss lathe bits. The chuck and...
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    [QUOTE=da9jeff;1917306]Im in gawler SA. I'll take...

    [QUOTE=da9jeff;1917306]Im in gawler SA. I'll take it to the local rewinders and see how helpful they are.

    Welcome to the forum Jeff.

    Let us know how you get on with the re-winders.I have a...
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    VFD run on Y connected motor

    Hi All,

    I'm looking at running a 3 phase motor wired in Y format on a 240V VFD for a machine.
    I do realise that running this way it will only have half the power but was planning on using a motor...
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    Thanks and beautiful work on the fixture table. ...

    Thanks and beautiful work on the fixture table.

    Although I have no immediate use for one right now, I certainly would be interested, and I'm sure others as well on your build log.

    Thanks again.
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    Hi variant22, I like the idea of holding the...

    Hi variant22,

    I like the idea of holding the straight edge with a mag chuck. Very quick to place and remove your work as well as good access. I have a spare one and now you have given me an idea...
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    Thanks Simon. I'll have a closer look in the...

    Thanks Simon.

    I'll have a closer look in the cupboard when I go back. I wasn't expecting it so only had a quick look. There were quite a few but obviously some a more difficult to make than others...
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    Thanks for the idea on taps. That's useful for...

    Thanks for the idea on taps. That's useful for good quality dull ones.

    If I don't buy it I can provide details to any forum members interested before it gets advertised. It is in SA and a 3 phase...
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    Tool and Cutter grinder purchase or not?

    Hi All,

    I'm trying to decide whether to buy a tool and cutter grinder.

    I've come across a Jones & Shipman in reasonable condition with a few accessories. It also has a motorised drive head with...
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    All the electricals are now out. Anyone in...

    All the electricals are now out. Anyone in desperate need of SovBloc porcelain fuses et al speak up, otherwise the lot is going back to the tip.

    PDW[/QUOTE]

    Hi PDW,

    I'd be interested in them...
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    Yes I saw that thread grinder. Fantastic machine!...

    Yes I saw that thread grinder. Fantastic machine! There doesn't seem to be a succession plan for the business, so put your name down for it and you never know in the future.
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    [QUOTE=snapatap;1913225]Thought i might share...

    [QUOTE=snapatap;1913225]Thought i might share some pics of the Myford grinder i bought. It has been used in a grinding shop for grinding the radius on the shoulder on punches. It was pretty grotty...
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    Sticky: In case anyone is interested, the Myford...

    In case anyone is interested, the Myford cylindrical grinder is a small bench top model so would suit a hobbyist. All manual feed, comes with a coolant tank/pump and is operational.
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    Just buy 12mm ones then and no need to machine...

    Just buy 12mm ones then and no need to machine anything unless the rest does need to be 13mm.

    Here are some that don't cost much more;
    5 12mm X 3 4 5 600mm Cylinder Liner Rail Linear Shaft...
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    Yes that's the one. The pictures are even on...

    Yes that's the one. The pictures are even on location from the auction.

    I don't know why your surprised at his mark up. It's normal for that seller, possibly even on the low side on this occasion....
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    The adapters are available. From just a quick...

    The adapters are available.

    From just a quick search............

    40 Taper To R8 at Wholesale Tool

    Probably cheaper than stuffing around with it and it's not permanent if you tool up with...
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    Sticky: ............and a $9 one at the same auction. ...

    ............and a $9 one at the same auction.

    http://www.graysonline.com/lot/0002-8002936/manufacturing/horizontal-boring-machine-b-type-asset-elizabeth-vale-sa?redirect=0
  39. Hi Michael, For your reference the weight on...

    Hi Michael,

    For your reference the weight on my Hercus No.9 grinder is approximately 100mm long and 90mm diameter. This calculates to approximately 5kg for steel which is the same as your...
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    Thank you all for your responses. I was...

    Thank you all for your responses.

    I was planning on using an electrician so no problems there. I'm just planning things.

    Currently one of my machines (surface grinder) uses a 32A plug and is...
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    Machine electrical plug question

    Hi All,

    My knowledge on the electrical side is very limited, so excuse the simple question.

    When purchasing equipment, on occasions the plug (3 phase) is removed/cut-off.

    My question is how...
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    Oohsam, You need to consider an effective way...

    Oohsam,

    You need to consider an effective way of mounting the grate to the walls as well, otherwise that would also be a weak point.

    I have seen others drill holes in the wall and place solid...
  43. Hi Bob, You could probably thin down the ATF...

    Hi Bob,

    You could probably thin down the ATF if you want to use a home-brew.

    I personally use this product as an alternative to WD-40 with good results.

    ...
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    Yes RC, exactly like that.

    Yes RC, exactly like that.
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    I think it went for around 700 plus add ons. I...

    I think it went for around 700 plus add ons. I had a quick look at it. It had cast on it "made by the workers of ...... "(I can't remember), possibly broken hill or something like that.
  46. I looked at that when checking the machine....

    I looked at that when checking the machine. There's no manufacturer's name. I think it only said no.2 vertical.

    I thought it might have been B&S as well. There was a reasonable amount of tooling...
  47. You would have got a good deal then without the...

    You would have got a good deal then without the vice.

    I mainly picked up 1214 (pink ends). Straight red would probably be K1045 chrome bar.
  48. Glad both machines went to good homes. The mill...

    Glad both machines went to good homes. The mill certainly looked quite heavy when I saw it. I estimated 1.5-2t. Did you get the vice with it?
    I had the option of purchasing the shaper a while ago. I...
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    That's too bad, because I think it is a good...

    That's too bad, because I think it is a good price compared to what is out there. I have seen one used before and they are very simple and portable. Many "racers" use them to check aluminium cylinder...
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    Michael, There is a company called Detroit...

    Michael,

    There is a company called Detroit Hardness Tester Co., that manufactures the product that BaronJ describes. They have an office in Melbourne but I don't know if they sell

    Here is a...
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