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Thread: todays tools gloat
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5th Jun 2017, 10:29 PM #1981
Tom
The little rotary tools are fine for models and other light work but heavy work like that will kill them every time.
The work on revs where as torque is needed as the tool bit or stone bogs down.
A air driven die grinder with a burr is a better choice and carpenters have compressors don't they?
The poor mans solution is a small cold chisel and hammer .
a tip is never to stop in a corner- weld through it - and there will likely be less slag holes.
A flat file sharpened with the end sharpened just off square makes a great tool to bump of spatter and slag.
It leaves a better finish than the grinder and helps get that slag that hangs on at the edges. Needless to say use a handle on the tang.
Grahame
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5th Jun 2017, 10:56 PM #1982Most Valued Member
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In my research I had read a post where someone made reference to these bushes being made of plastic. There seems to be many different models of these mills. Pacific being the brand I have but Republic of Lagun being another. Both made in Spain. Interestingly, the power X feed unit on this machine is made by Lagun. Lagun seems to have been a popular mill in the US. The power feed is 110V but it connects to a dedicated connection point which has a multi-tap transformer with 110V output.
Also, being a well travelled brand and made for multiple voltages, both the main motor and the coolant motor have the star points nicely inside the junction boxes of the motor. VFD connection will be simple in that regard.
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25th Jun 2017, 01:33 AM #1983Diamond Member
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Eastwood double flaring tool
I saw one of these in use recently and just had to have one. My double flaring tool for the last 30 years or so has been a USA made Rothenberger, and while its probably the best of its type the Eastwood just blows it into the weeds in terms of ease of use, speed and flare consistency. Best deal surprisingly was from an Aukland seller on eBay.
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4th Jul 2017, 06:19 PM #1984
weights
Op shop find . These weights could be any kind of junk metal thrown into a furnace but for 10 bucks its worth a go. I ran a file on the edge and whatever it is it is very hard ! Cast iron? Maybe chuck back plates ?
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4th Jul 2017, 06:35 PM #1985Philomath in training
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They look like they have been flame cut, so I'd say plate steel. Once past the cut edge they should be good (cutting hardens the edge)
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4th Jul 2017, 06:42 PM #1986Senior Member
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Plate steel, converted into body-building weights in a workshop, by someone who did not want to pay shop price.
Been there, done that, myself!
Cheers
Roger
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4th Jul 2017, 06:45 PM #1987Most Valued Member
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Nice find..I was going to say the same as Michael, hardened edge from cutting. Unless someone scored some Bissaloy plate on a night shift homer!!!!!
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6th Jul 2017, 12:11 PM #1988I break stuff...
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6th Jul 2017, 07:11 PM #1989Diamond Member
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Is the eastwood flaring tool better than the Mastercool hydraulic flarer?
Mastercool 71475 PRO Master Universal Hydraulic Flaring Tool Set | eBay
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21st Jul 2017, 03:03 AM #1990Diamond Member
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Victoria UK 3 1/2" milling vice
Found this neglected small milling vice at the local scrappie recently. Its been in the kero bath for a while and came apart without problems, it should scrub up OK.
According to lathes.co.uk, Victoria was making mills in London up until the early 70s, some of them were badged as Elliotts
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21st Jul 2017, 08:57 AM #1991Senior Member
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I have a Victoria dividing head. Well made quality equipment. I look forward to seeing its resurrection. Fwiw the dividing head is dark green colour. I can take a pic some time if your interested in painting it ?
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21st Jul 2017, 11:21 PM #1992Most Valued Member
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Nice find . Wonder how much other excellent quality tools and machines are still floating around in scrapie's yards. Must make a visit to mine soon, much to the disgust of SWMBO
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22nd Jul 2017, 08:35 AM #1993Most Valued Member
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Girl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.
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22nd Jul 2017, 12:35 PM #1994Senior Member
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I too have a Victoria dividing head. Pics below. Mine works OK, but desperately needs a complete strip down and re-paint. I'd be keen to see pics of any others. Can anyone point me to a manual for it?
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22nd Jul 2017, 01:43 PM #1995Senior Member
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todays tools gloat
Yep that's same as mine. Pretty sure I don't have a manual though but if I do find something I'll post it up.