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22nd Mar 2022, 10:47 PM
Thread: Eclipse 244 and/or 245 tapping wrench
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Eclipse 244 and/or 245 tapping wrench
Hi all, as above I’m keen to get a hold of the 244 and 245 Eclipse tapping wrench.
I don’t really need them but I just really want them.
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20th May 2021, 10:47 PM
Thread: Coventry die head 1/2"
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Thanks Tony, I’ve since deleted a bunch of older...
Thanks Tony, I’ve since deleted a bunch of older messages.
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20th May 2021, 08:20 PM
Thread: Coventry die head 1/2"
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Hi Steve, The M8 course and both M10’s are gone....
Hi Steve,
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20th May 2021, 08:01 PM
Thread: Coventry die head 1/2"
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Hi Steve, just waiting to here back from...
Hi Steve, just waiting to here back from Silversprings. He’s interested in 3. If he doesn’t take them you’re next in line and I’m sure we can work something out.
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20th May 2021, 06:43 PM
Thread: Coventry die head 1/2"
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Gents, I have the following complete, boxed...
Gents,
I have the following complete, boxed Sutton in excellent condition
M8x1.25
M10x1.0
M10x1.5
M12x1.75
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20th May 2021, 08:12 AM
Thread: Coventry die head 1/2"
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Hi Tony, another member has also asked for...
Hi Tony, another member has also asked for details so I’ll add them to this thread this afternoon so you can also see what’s available.
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19th May 2021, 10:07 PM
Thread: Coventry die head 1/2"
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Can’t help with the die head gents, but have a...
Can’t help with the die head gents, but have a number of complete chaser sets I’d be willing to part with if there is any interest. All Sutton brand. Happy to provide further details if anyone is...
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19th May 2021, 05:17 PM
Thread: What's the fuss about a Waldown drill
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Any chance you’ve still got the Toyo drill? I’d...
Any chance you’ve still got the Toyo drill? I’d love to see a picture, I have a Toyo lathe that is an awesome piece of equipment!
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27th Oct 2020, 01:59 PM
Thread: 6" milling vice for sale
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Hi Gavin, Heading over to SA for Christmas, if...
Hi Gavin,
Heading over to SA for Christmas, if this hasn’t sold by then I’ll take it.
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5th Feb 2020, 06:12 PM
Thread: Where to get toolmaker vice holddowns?
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Unless you’re planning to harden the 4140 I would...
Unless you’re planning to harden the 4140 I would use mild. Cheaper, and will do the same job as unhardened 4140.
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5th Feb 2020, 06:11 PM
Thread: Where to get toolmaker vice holddowns?
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But the same place will happily sell you a bulb...
But the same place will happily sell you a bulb specific to the light you just bought. I haven’t found a single Australian supplier selling a hold down specific to the vice.
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5th Feb 2020, 09:26 AM
Thread: Where to get toolmaker vice holddowns?
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It’s a fair point, guess I’m just surprised....
It’s a fair point, guess I’m just surprised. Looks like I’ll be making some. I should be pleased for a new project but I had plans that now need to go on hold until I do.
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5th Feb 2020, 05:45 AM
Thread: Where to get toolmaker vice holddowns?
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Thanks for the info. I’m sure I can work from the...
Thanks for the info. I’m sure I can work from the pic you provided if I go that way.
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5th Feb 2020, 05:43 AM
Thread: Where to get toolmaker vice holddowns?
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Thanks Dave, Figured I cast a wide net and see...
Thanks Dave,
Figured I cast a wide net and see what I catch!
I have the tools to make some hold downs, it just seems bizarre they don’t come with some. Even if they just had a pilot hole that... -
4th Feb 2020, 10:34 PM
Thread: Where to get toolmaker vice holddowns?
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I can do that, just don’t really want to. Seems...
I can do that, just don’t really want to. Seems crazy that such a common item doesn’t have holddowns available, despite being made to be used in conjunction with them! Live and learn...
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4th Feb 2020, 09:08 PM
Thread: Where to get toolmaker vice holddowns?
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Where to get toolmaker vice holddowns?
I bought a toolmaker vice from Hare and Forbes... had a voucher, wanted one! I stupidly assumed a vice would come with hold downs, but it has not. Now looking it seems they're not a straight forward...
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6th Nov 2019, 10:50 PM
Thread: Chasing Clarkson Autolock collets
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Hi Aaron, You’re correct. I have both of those....
Hi Aaron, You’re correct. I have both of those. Appreciate the thought however. Hope you didn’t invest too much time.
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5th Nov 2019, 10:13 PM
Thread: Small Linisher / Sander
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The same site I linked you too sells belts for...
The same site I linked you too sells belts for linishers in a variety of sizes, and a variety of specific uses. Ceramic belts are the business when it comes to steel.
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5th Nov 2019, 07:08 PM
Thread: Small Linisher / Sander
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What is your planned use for it mate? That may...
What is your planned use for it mate? That may play a big part in what type of machine you use.
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5th Nov 2019, 08:33 AM
Thread: Hafco AL 330 lathe stand ideas!
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Build a frame from heavy angle iron that the blue...
Build a frame from heavy angle iron that the blue base can fit snuggly into. Add some lockable wheels and you’re done
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5th Nov 2019, 08:30 AM
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That’s an excellent point, but I love my Waldowns...
That’s an excellent point, but I love my Waldowns for their rigidity, accuracy and ease of refurbishment.
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5th Nov 2019, 08:26 AM
Thread: Small Linisher / Sander
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Just go here. Not cheap but absolute work horses....
Just go here. Not cheap but absolute work horses.
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4th Nov 2019, 02:52 PM
Thread: Chasing Clarkson Autolock collets
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I don’t, as I said, just got the mill with the...
I don’t, as I said, just got the mill with the Clarkson Autolock and I mostly use 2-3mm end mills. I was hoping to find some collets.
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3rd Nov 2019, 10:34 PM
Thread: Chasing Clarkson Autolock collets
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Not 100% but I think it’s a small. Just bought a...
Not 100% but I think it’s a small. Just bought a mill they came with one, lots of collets, lots of end mills, just no collets that small
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3rd Nov 2019, 10:32 PM
Thread: Chasing Clarkson Autolock collets
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I haven’t seen any but I’ve read they exist. Yet...
I haven’t seen any but I’ve read they exist. Yet to find out but I’m hoping!
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3rd Nov 2019, 06:32 PM
Thread: Chasing Clarkson Autolock collets
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Chasing Clarkson Autolock collets
Hi all, I’m after 2 and 3mm collets for an Clarkson Autolock. I use 3mm endmills the most, closely followed by 2mm.
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27th Aug 2019, 05:06 PM
Thread: Diamond Machine files for Die filers
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For anyone that is on the fence there has been a...
For anyone that is on the fence there has been a great response and the order is going to be placed this week. Let me know ASAP, or check out the FB thread, if you want some.
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23rd Aug 2019, 10:22 PM
Thread: Diamond Machine files for Die filers
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A full set of machine files in one grit is...
A full set of machine files in one grit is $246.31 USD plus some shipping. They are available in 80, 120 and 180g.
Individually the files range from $22 to $65 USD.
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23rd Aug 2019, 09:39 PM
Thread: Diamond Machine files for Die filers
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Diamond Machine files for Die filers
I am in the process of having a some diamond coated machine files for Die filers brought in.
The company is
MF Files & Handles
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22nd Aug 2019, 08:25 PM
Thread: Just a box
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That is a beautiful piece of work and very nicely...
That is a beautiful piece of work and very nicely done. Great job
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21st Aug 2019, 09:40 PM
Thread: Deckel KF 12
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PM sent
PM sent
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12th Aug 2019, 06:28 PM
Thread: Knife handles
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As a full time maker best answer I can give is,...
As a full time maker best answer I can give is, it depends on the knife.
Stabilizing has opened up a huge variety of timbers that were previously ignored due to durability or stability.
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19th Jul 2019, 06:26 PM
Thread: Wanting a Die Filer
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Thanks for the link. I did see it but the price...
Thanks for the link. I did see it but the price was pretty up there!
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19th Jul 2019, 06:24 PM
Thread: Wanting a Die Filer
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File machine is what I’m after.
File machine is what I’m after.
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19th Jul 2019, 04:17 PM
Thread: Wanting a Die Filer
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Wanting a Die Filer
As above, keen to lay my hands on a working die filer. I’m in ACT but can travel/arrange freight for the right machine.
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27th Apr 2019, 10:38 AM
Thread: Wanted B pully for Waldown BH drill
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Ray, Thank you for your reply. I do have the...
Ray,
Thank you for your reply. I do have the higher speed machine, so I’ll have to look at your your calculations, along with how it matches up to my machine.
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26th Apr 2019, 01:29 AM
Thread: Wanted B pully for Waldown BH drill
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Sure can
Sure can
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25th Apr 2019, 02:16 PM
Thread: Wanted B pully for Waldown BH drill
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Greatly appreciated Ray, Thank you.
Greatly appreciated Ray,
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25th Apr 2019, 12:12 PM
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Translated perfectly and it makes total sense. A...
Translated perfectly and it makes total sense. A good piece of info for when I get around to having a go, thank you
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25th Apr 2019, 10:33 AM
Thread: Hammer Time
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More beautiful work! My old man has just done a...
More beautiful work! My old man has just done a hand engraving course and has asked for some hammers to add to the one he already has. You’ve set the benchmark!!
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25th Apr 2019, 10:26 AM
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That is some lovely smithing, very accurate!! I’m...
That is some lovely smithing, very accurate!! I’m impressed. I’ve been wanting to try some of these techniques for a while but there is never enough time for play when I have knife orders to work on!...
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25th Apr 2019, 10:08 AM
Thread: More measuring equipment
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I’ll take the 0-25 micrometer. Will need postage...
I’ll take the 0-25 micrometer. Will need postage to Canberra please.
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25th Apr 2019, 10:01 AM
Thread: Wanted B pully for Waldown BH drill
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Greatly appreciated, thankyou. I’ll send him a PM...
Greatly appreciated, thankyou. I’ll send him a PM now [emoji106]
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24th Apr 2019, 09:08 PM
Thread: Mitutoyo Measurung Instruments For Sale
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0 - 25mm
Fair enough, thanks for letting me know.
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24th Apr 2019, 09:06 PM
Thread: Wanted B pully for Waldown BH drill
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Waldown NH
Fair enough, I've never come across anyone with one! I'd love to find one to measure so I could fabricate one. I've had two NH drills and neither had a b set but both were labeled for them.
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23rd Apr 2019, 11:20 PM
Thread: Wanted B pully for Waldown BH drill
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Wanted B pully for Waldown BH drill
Please note:
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23rd Apr 2019, 11:12 PM
Thread: Mitutoyo Measurung Instruments For Sale
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0-25mm micrometer
If you can post I'll take the 0-25mm micrometer if still available.
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21st Nov 2018, 01:57 PM
Thread: Steel supplier needed, preferably in SA.
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Artisan supplies has a large variety of high...
Artisan supplies has a large variety of high carbon/tool steels and postage is quite reasonable.
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24th Aug 2015, 12:09 PM
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Thanks, I'll check them out. It is frustrating...
Thanks, I'll check them out. It is frustrating trying to get anything a little uncommon in Aus!!
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23rd Aug 2015, 07:52 PM
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410 or 420 stainless tube or RHS supplier?
Hi all,
Trying to find a supplier of small quantities of 2-3" tube or similar size rhs in 410 or 420 stainless.
I live in Australia and can't find it anywhere so I'm going to g to have to ship...