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16th Nov 2015, 08:37 PM
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I thought I would cross post this: The drill...
I thought I would cross post this:
The drill press came back from the powder coaters today.
I set about assembling it.
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11th Oct 2015, 07:58 PM
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This is what all modern makers are using. The...
This is what all modern makers are using. The Japanese even laminate tool steel to the mild back steel on their cap irons. The reason its more durable and wears more slowly. Over the 10000 miles the...
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11th Oct 2015, 06:48 PM
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Hi Bob Yes you could bend the front, however...
Hi Bob
Yes you could bend the front, however you would still need to grind a 3 mm flat section at the leading bottom edge. While the bent design is well knob via the old Stanley's it is not... -
10th Oct 2015, 09:48 PM
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The blunt edge as you call it compresses the...
The blunt edge as you call it compresses the shaving down and forward, you do however need to open the mouth a little more then you would normally have it.
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10th Oct 2015, 07:44 PM
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Yes it looks like I am going to have to make the...
Yes it looks like I am going to have to make the journey. I will source the O1, and make a time to come and see you.
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10th Oct 2015, 06:06 PM
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Ray if I send you the correct thickness O1 could...
Ray if I send you the correct thickness O1 could you do it?
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10th Oct 2015, 04:11 PM
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Thanks Ray - regarding thickness that part is not...
Thanks Ray - regarding thickness that part is not that critical between 3 to 4.5mm is fine. I am not sure what spring temper means but I guess it means that the steel has give to it like a spring if...
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10th Oct 2015, 10:21 AM
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Need A Replacement Cap Iron For A Hand Plane Made
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I have a small project that may interest someone and I am happy to reimburse you for your time, materials & postage both ways.
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20th Sep 2015, 09:11 PM
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I am not obsessed with matching colours. I have...
I am not obsessed with matching colours. I have been tempted by fire engine red :o However I am leaning towards a darker Grey / Graphite Blue.
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20th Sep 2015, 05:59 PM
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Colours for powder coating is limited I am...
Colours for powder coating is limited I am tossing up between the following three:
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I am leaning towards Wedgewood.
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20th Sep 2015, 09:30 AM
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Greg thank you so much for all your hard work....
Greg thank you so much for all your hard work. Work done well beyond my expectations.
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12th Sep 2015, 02:57 PM
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I will put my name up for a basic intro to...
I will put my name up for a basic intro to scraping.
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3rd Sep 2015, 08:54 PM
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Seeking Stainless Rod Scrap Metal Supplier Melbourne Inner North
I am in need about 1 meter of 1/2" Stainless Rod from a Scrap Metal Supplier Melbourne Inner North around Coburg? I tried called a few and came up empty.
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25th Aug 2015, 05:04 PM
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Looking good Greg. Keep us updated.
Looking good Greg. Keep us updated.
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17th Aug 2015, 08:02 PM
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Greg - I am more then happy, the drill press...
Greg - I am more then happy, the drill press would not have looked as good when it left the factory.
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16th Aug 2015, 09:13 PM
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The other reason for scraping is that the fly...
The other reason for scraping is that the fly cutter created a concave surface, also the travel of the milling machine is limited and it creates two half moons on the surface.
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16th Aug 2015, 06:24 PM
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Yesterday I went to kwijibo99 (Greg) to repair...
Yesterday I went to kwijibo99 (Greg) to repair the cast iron table and the foot of the drill press.
Here is a photoblog - I took over 150 photos but here are 14 to give you a taste.
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12th Aug 2015, 10:51 PM
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Yes Yes The spindle cost $300 a new...
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The spindle cost $300 a new upper sleeve would only cost $100 more. It sounds that it would be safer to simple buy a new upper sleeve. Since the spindle is hardened rock hard.
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12th Aug 2015, 11:57 AM
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Can The Spoke Section Diameter Of A Drill Press Spindle Be Reduced By 0.2mm
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I needed to purchase a new Spindle for my Waldown Drill Press that I am restoring. I purchased a replacement Spindle from Brobo however it turns out that my Waldown was one of the first 8SN... -
30th Jun 2015, 04:09 PM
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Take your tools with you to the afterlife like...
Take your tools with you to the afterlife like the Viking's do. Let them build a mighty funeral pyre, then set it on fire and let it rise up into the heavens, they may have to sprinkle the whole lot...
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30th Jun 2015, 04:02 PM
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PM's sent to Greg and Kryn. I will post back...
PM's sent to Greg and Kryn.
I will post back in this thread and the Waldown repair thread with updates.
Thanks for everyone help with this metalworking side of my restoration.
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29th Jun 2015, 11:54 AM
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Greg it is a deal. I will try to get the RI....
Greg it is a deal.
I will try to get the RI.
Power Coating goes to 220º.
Most glues fail below that temperature.
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29th Jun 2015, 05:26 AM
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Kryn I have the following holes sizes - one @...
Kryn
I have the following holes sizes - one @ 12mm, 6 @ 6mm, one at 28mm. I am happy to pay for time and postage if you are happy to part with some wrought iron.
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28th Jun 2015, 11:12 AM
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Bob thanks for the link. I was leaning toward...
Bob thanks for the link. I was leaning toward filling the holes with mild steel rod as it would be easy to get, however cast iron would be nicer. Does Interlloy sell small section of 4E? I might have...
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28th Jun 2015, 10:46 AM
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Hi Simon - thanks for the offer. When I said...
Hi Simon - thanks for the offer. When I said small I sort of meant not many pieces. I did not consider what effect the size of the pieces would have. I am in Coburg and Hastings is a long way for a...
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28th Jun 2015, 01:19 AM
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Needing Some For A Small Surface Grinder Job in Melbourne
I am in the process of restoring an old Waldown press here. I want to have the table and the flat surface on the foot surface ground and I am wondering if anyone would be interested in taking on the...
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25th Jun 2015, 08:18 AM
Thread: Grease Recommendation
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According to 13238EN_GreaseSelectionChart.pdf...
According to 13238EN_GreaseSelectionChart.pdf and my limited understanding a vertical shaft like a spindle assemble in a drill press assembly needs LGMT 3. The slightly higher viscosity to resist...
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24th Jun 2015, 08:17 PM
Thread: Grease Recommendation
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Question: will I need grease gun, or will it...
Question: will I need grease gun, or will it suffice to smear grease on all the components and assemble.
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23rd Jun 2015, 11:53 PM
Thread: Grease Recommendation
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Thanks Bob. They recommend NLGI 2 extreme...
Thanks Bob. They recommend NLGI 2 extreme pressure grease OR Shell AlvaniaNo.1 grease.Now were do you such things?
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23rd Jun 2015, 06:21 PM
Thread: Grease Recommendation
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Grease Recommendation
Can anyone recommend a suitable grease that can be used in woodworking machines? I need to re grease a spindle and quill assembly for a drill press.
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22nd Jun 2015, 11:52 AM
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BobL is correct it was left in star winding and...
BobL is correct it was left in star winding and yes I am a woodworker.
I hope to have the drill press fully restored in a month.
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21st Jun 2015, 10:19 PM
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The motor hums along nicely with a soft high...
The motor hums along nicely with a soft high pitch whizzing sound. It starts slowly revving up over 6 seconds as the hertz increases on the display. The VFD makes more noise in all honesty.
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21st Jun 2015, 09:11 PM
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I have made progress with the VFD and my motor....
I have made progress with the VFD and my motor. Thanks allot to NCArcher who helped me via email. The process was relatively simple thanks to plain & simple instruction from NCArcher.
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17th Jun 2015, 04:51 PM
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Greg - thank you for the offer, if I cannot get...
Greg - thank you for the offer, if I cannot get it up and running by the end of the week, I will take you up on the offer.
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16th Jun 2015, 09:28 PM
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NCArcher - has kindly offered to walk me through...
NCArcher - has kindly offered to walk me through the wiring up of the Motor and the VFD via correspondence. I will post back as we progress.
CBA - the manual should just be ignored - it has... -
16th Jun 2015, 08:51 PM
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Well this returns us to the beginning. Powtran...
Well this returns us to the beginning.
Powtran is saying that I can just keep the motor in Star and connect the VFD in 400V mode.
Now the question is what is 400V mode?
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16th Jun 2015, 07:53 PM
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Joy! If this is true then they...
Joy!
If this is true then they manufactured a VFD just for my specification - that would be impressive.
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16th Jun 2015, 07:39 PM
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I bought it direct from Powtran in China it came...
I bought it direct from Powtran in China it came to $199 including postage, took 3 days to arrive. They seem very helpful and responsive to my questions even if it is clear that their English is not...
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16th Jun 2015, 06:54 PM
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According to Powtran - VFD PI9130A 0R7G3 is a...
According to Powtran - VFD PI9130A 0R7G3 is a single phase 230V input and 3 phase 400V output - they say the nameplate is a typo.
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16th Jun 2015, 05:52 PM
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Got a responce - Less then 1 hour....
Got a responce - Less then 1 hour.
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#1:About the rewire issue ,it's depond on which connect mode is used for 400V voltage? we need... -
16th Jun 2015, 05:08 PM
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Thanks Stuart - Modified Email with photo of...
Thanks Stuart - Modified Email with photo of nameplate sent - I should hear back from them in the next few hours.
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16th Jun 2015, 04:22 PM
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Okay Stuart - I think its time to send an email...
Okay Stuart - I think its time to send an email to Powtran to get clarification - this is what I am thinking of asking is there anything else I should ask and am I asking the right question/details?...
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16th Jun 2015, 03:01 PM
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Hello Stuart the exact model is PI9130A 0R7G3. ...
Hello Stuart the exact model is PI9130A 0R7G3.
I have attached another manual for the PI9130A 0R7G3.
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Attached is a photo of the nameplate. It has a typo on it. It should say Input AC... -
16th Jun 2015, 12:44 PM
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Help me Rewire A Motor From Star To Delta and To Connect the VFD in Melbourne
Hi - I am restoring an 1962 Waldown Drill Press over in this thread.
I was advised to post in Metalworking as I am in need of some help from a forum member who is willing and able to rewire a 3... -
4th Jun 2015, 07:49 PM
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Thanks for the advice, today I took two hours of...
Thanks for the advice, today I took two hours of prodding and pocking (and breaking various small pocking tools) to finally get the bugger out. However it is done, I want to replace the bearings,...
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3rd Jun 2015, 07:55 PM
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Removing a Broke Circlip /C-clip From Spindle
I need to disassemble a spindle for a drill press. However the problem is that the c-clip is broken, I had a look online on how to remove the C-clip and the methods are rather drastic involving...
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1st Apr 2015, 06:41 PM
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Just a thanks about Sharpline Stainless in...
Just a thanks about Sharpline Stainless in Coburg, sent them an email last night, got a response this morning will cost be $30 plus gst. :2tsup:
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31st Mar 2015, 09:13 PM
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Hi Greg I am in Coburg I sent Sharpline...
Hi Greg
I am in Coburg I sent Sharpline Stainless in North Coburg an email, its good to hear that they are helpful.
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31st Mar 2015, 08:54 PM
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Thanks for the tip, I will give it a whirl.
Thanks for the tip, I will give it a whirl.
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31st Mar 2015, 08:03 PM
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Need 1.5mm Stainless Steel Strips in Melbourne
Hi - I am in need for three pieces of stainless steel strips. I have contacted a bunch of steel suppliers in Melbourne however they just want to sell me a whole sheets.
I just need the following:...