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    Curious the difference. When a measurement is...

    Curious the difference. When a measurement is stated on a drawing like "13/64" I have absolutely no idea how big that is and have to look it up in mm to be able to visualise it. Each to their own.
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    CNC for fun Epic Win Pencil Sharpener - YouTube

    CNC for fun
    Epic Win Pencil Sharpener - YouTube
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    I bought a music CD from the US that was...

    I bought a music CD from the US that was allegedly posted on 25th July from one of the big online companies. It still hasn't turned up. I assumed it is lost. Maybe there is still hope if other things...
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    Milling machine made from lego

    How is this for clever.
    Lego 3D Milling Machine Is Too Bloody Awesome For Words | Gizmodo Australia
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    I have the smaller Titan mill/drill and it is...

    I have the smaller Titan mill/drill and it is fine for what I use it for. Sometimes the titan machinery guy will put items on eBay and they may sell a bit cheaper. Just remember that a new item...
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    These guys Mechanical Components Information -...

    These guys
    Mechanical Components Information - Small Parts
    Have any size screws you will ever need and are prompt
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    But the end result is craap american beer in a...

    But the end result is craap american beer in a plastic cup.
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    I just use a 10ml syringe and a blunt 18g needle....

    I just use a 10ml syringe and a blunt 18g needle. I can push the needle just pass the ball and squirt oil behind it .The only problem is is winter when the oil is cold it it harder to squeeze out of...
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    Upcoming Event list

    I have just noticed that the upcoming event list at the bottom of the entry page has 2 entries for "Wifes Birthday" -allegedly DavidG's wife. Is this an error with the new system?
  10. Pages hanging today (21st) whilst looking at the...

    Pages hanging today (21st) whilst looking at the Friday fred.
    It took 15mins to get the page to reload. Other websites were working fine at the time.
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    Sticky: I've also made something new. This is a little...

    I've also made something new. This is a little steam engine made from castings and bar stock. The video is a test firing using a little steam boiler. :D

    YouTube - Mill Engine under Steam
  12. Thread: Vise Bargain

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    I have also bought one of these but it didn't...

    I have also bought one of these but it didn't come with a box at all. Seems like no loss.
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    Shims are simple. Just use a cheap set of feeler...

    Shims are simple. Just use a cheap set of feeler gauges from supacheap or equivalent.
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    I bought a metal stand with my similar lathe but...

    I bought a metal stand with my similar lathe but have found it to be less than satisfactory. It seemed fine but it had too much lateral flex if you leaned against it. The lathe isn't heavy enough to...
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    Well done Vern. Do you wan't to borrow and end...

    Well done Vern.
    Do you wan't to borrow and end mill?
    Just let me know.

    It is also much easier to not use the big chuck to hold the end mill.
    Maybe invest in a set of ER collets and a collet...
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    Nice work.

    Nice work.
  17. Thread: 4mm X 24 tpi?

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    Regardless of the thread size, why not just use a...

    Regardless of the thread size, why not just use a cut off tap of the correct pitch as a thread chaser if you want to cut the thread instead of using a die.
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    Another site for mills is here Titan Machinery -...

    Another site for mills is here
    Titan Machinery - MILL MAIN MENU
    Not Sieg but they are another choice.
  19. Thread: X2 vs TM16V

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    Mostly aluminium and brass. I have made some T...

    Mostly aluminium and brass. I have made some T nuts from mild steel with no problems. All of my work is small.
    stuff like this....
  20. Thread: X2 vs TM16V

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    I have the TM16V It is fine for what I use I...

    I have the TM16V
    It is fine for what I use I for- making model engines.
    I chose it over the X2 because the guy at Titan actually knew what he was talking about vs the salesman at H &F. Also at the...
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    Sticky: Of course you should. I am not any sort of...

    Of course you should. I am not any sort of engineer and could make it so anyone is capable if they have a lathe.
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    Sticky: Can you make the fan engine work if you add...

    Can you make the fan engine work if you add plenty of heat to the base? ie with a blow torch. When I did this and the engine started to work it seemed to free it up and now it works just with the...
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    Sticky: The kit is one of these A1-3 Stirling Engine...

    The kit is one of these
    A1-3 Stirling Engine Material Kit (Model Maker Kit) - eBay Other Tools, Supplies, Tools, Supplies, Model Building, Toys, Hobbies. (end time 27-Sep-10 16:46:47 AEST)
    Bought...
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    Sticky: This thread hasn't been updated for a while so I...

    This thread hasn't been updated for a while so I thought I might add to it.
    I have finally finished my first model engine - a Sterling engine. I started it months ago as a learning process for using...
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    Thanks

    Thanks
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    I think I'm a bit obtuse but what actually is it?

    I think I'm a bit obtuse but what actually is it?
  27. Thread: Brass lathe

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    Brass lathe

    I noted this little lathe on ebay.
    METAL LATHE CLOCKMAKERS BRASS 4/6 JAW CHUCKS COLLETS - eBay, Equipment, Machinery, Metalworking, Industrial. (end time 11-Aug-10 23:29:11 AEST)
    A nice piece of...
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    Just to be frustrating, needles for syringes etc...

    Just to be frustrating, needles for syringes etc are all sized in "gauge" here in Oz. They are quoted a French gauge 18 etc. 25 gauge is fine and 16 gauge is like a nail to put in someones arm.
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    There has been some action by ebay. I had bid a...

    There has been some action by ebay.
    I had bid a low amount that had been outbid on his S2 mill to keep it on my ebay homepage. I received an email from ebay today saying that the item had been...
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    and the seller has a feedback of 0 as well. :o

    and the seller has a feedback of 0 as well. :o
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    Package arrived today 2/7/10. Still their website...

    Package arrived today 2/7/10. Still their website states "ordered" for my consignment.
    The items are good just the website isn't updated very often.
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    Good news I phoned the parent company on HK...

    Good news
    I phoned the parent company on HK today and they passed a message on to CTC tools.
    They have replied stating the manager has been away. The stuff has been sent.:2tsup:
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    Guess who is the highest bidder on the mini mill...

    Guess who is the highest bidder on the mini mill that finishes soon?
    X2 DOVETAIL MINI MILL / DRILL MACHINE (GENUINE) - eBay, Equipment, Machinery, Metalworking, Industrial. (end time 29-Jun-10...
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    Still no reply to my order or change to the...

    Still no reply to my order or change to the status of the order from 9th June. I have sent them another email now.
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    I have also bought stuff from ozmestore with no...

    I have also bought stuff from ozmestore with no problems. I just don't like the dishonesty.
    I will often look at the final sale price of similar or same items to see what other people have paid for...
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    Your doing a great job.:2tsup: I've opended a...

    Your doing a great job.:2tsup:
    I've opended a small can of worms.:D
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    or are they not actually real purchases, just a...

    or are they not actually real purchases, just a way of stopping items being sold too cheaply by a mate.
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    Who really wins Ebay auctions

    Dear All
    Out of curiosity I was looking at a mini mill available from ozmestore on Ebay. I decided to look at the completed items to see how much the machine had sold for in the past. Curiously the...
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    The store I mean is here CTC Tools Home Page...

    The store I mean is here
    CTC Tools Home Page
    I have sent 3 emails with no reply at all. I wonder if Bigpond is blocking any reply as spam.
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    Problem with CTC Tools

    Dear All
    I placed an order with CTC tools in Hong Kong for some reamers and stuff on the 9th June and paid with paypal. I had read on this forum somewhere about others being happy with them. I...
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    Thanks All. Some thinking to do.:C

    Thanks All. Some thinking to do.:C
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    Choice of hobby lathe

    Dear All
    I want to buy a metal lathe to mostly make parts to be used in astronomy to attach cameras etc to my telescopes. Size up to about 90mm diameter. I'm sure I will find other uses for it on my...
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    Only 11 ton of it.:D

    Only 11 ton of it.:D
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    Yes it is. It predates both you and me.(and you...

    Yes it is. It predates both you and me.(and you are much younger than me:D)

    I'ts rhyming slang.
    American = Yank = Septic Tank = Seppo
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    I am fairly new to this board but have been...

    I am fairly new to this board but have been contributing to newsgroups for over 10 years. It seems to be a pleasant bunch of people and I have found the Friday thread to be light hearted fun that I...
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