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11th Jan 2012, 06:05 PM
Thread: Machinsts chest value
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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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14th Oct 2011, 10:31 PM
Thread: U tube favourites
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CNC for fun Epic Win Pencil Sharpener - YouTube
CNC for fun
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1st Sep 2011, 12:39 PM
Thread: postage time from US
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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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20th Aug 2011, 04:13 PM
Thread: Milling machine made from lego
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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 -
6th Aug 2011, 09:52 PM
Thread: Help choosing a new/secondhand mill
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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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6th Aug 2011, 06:47 PM
Thread: american thread bolt 8-32 where?
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These guys Mechanical Components Information -...
These guys
Mechanical Components Information - Small Parts
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3rd Mar 2011, 10:22 AM
Thread: Darls, grab us anothery
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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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30th Jan 2011, 11:03 PM
Thread: What type of oil can do I need
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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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21st Jan 2011, 06:00 PM
Thread: Upcoming Event list
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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?
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21st Jan 2011, 03:46 PM
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Pages hanging today (21st) whilst looking at the...
Pages hanging today (21st) whilst looking at the Friday fred.
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30th Dec 2010, 02:27 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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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
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10th Dec 2010, 04:36 PM
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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2nd Dec 2010, 01:03 PM
Thread: A new 6230A and a question
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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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2nd Dec 2010, 12:54 PM
Thread: Just got a new 9x20 lathe
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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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3rd Nov 2010, 09:48 AM
Thread: WIP - Lathe Milling Attachment
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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.
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28th Oct 2010, 10:43 AM
Thread: WIP - Lathe Milling Attachment
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Nice work.
Nice work.
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14th Oct 2010, 10:44 AM
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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7th Oct 2010, 10:44 AM
Thread: Who has a Sieg Super X3 mill?
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Another site for mills is here Titan Machinery -...
Another site for mills is here
Titan Machinery - MILL MAIN MENU
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5th Oct 2010, 10:25 AM
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.
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2nd Oct 2010, 09:42 PM
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... -
23rd Sep 2010, 10:14 AM
Thread: Your latest project
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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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22nd Sep 2010, 09:01 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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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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22nd Sep 2010, 07:33 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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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)
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22nd Sep 2010, 06:20 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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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... -
6th Aug 2010, 03:11 PM
Thread: am I really a burglar, robber.....or what
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Thanks
Thanks
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5th Aug 2010, 09:45 PM
Thread: am I really a burglar, robber.....or what
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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?
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3rd Aug 2010, 03:16 PM
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)
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27th Jul 2010, 05:19 PM
Thread: argh! help! info on gauge?
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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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26th Jul 2010, 10:58 PM
Thread: Who really wins Ebay auctions
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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... -
19th Jul 2010, 10:05 PM
Thread: Who really wins Ebay auctions
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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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2nd Jul 2010, 03:06 PM
Thread: Problem with CTC Tools
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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.
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29th Jun 2010, 07:25 PM
Thread: Problem with CTC Tools
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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: -
29th Jun 2010, 04:02 PM
Thread: Who really wins Ebay auctions
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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... -
29th Jun 2010, 01:45 PM
Thread: Problem with CTC Tools
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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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27th Jun 2010, 11:47 AM
Thread: Who really wins Ebay auctions
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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.
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27th Jun 2010, 12:10 AM
Thread: Who really wins Ebay auctions
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Your doing a great job.:2tsup: I've opended a...
Your doing a great job.:2tsup:
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26th Jun 2010, 12:11 AM
Thread: Who really wins Ebay auctions
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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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26th Jun 2010, 12:03 AM
Thread: Who really wins Ebay auctions
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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... -
25th Jun 2010, 11:52 PM
Thread: Problem with CTC Tools
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The store I mean is here CTC Tools Home Page...
The store I mean is here
CTC Tools Home Page
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25th Jun 2010, 03:57 PM
Thread: Problem with CTC Tools
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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... -
23rd May 2010, 10:59 PM
Thread: Choice of hobby lathe
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Thanks All. Some thinking to do.:C
Thanks All. Some thinking to do.:C
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20th May 2010, 03:08 PM
Thread: Choice of hobby lathe
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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... -
23rd Apr 2009, 04:38 PM
Thread: Nice hobby type mill on ebay
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Only 11 ton of it.:D
Only 11 ton of it.:D
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10th Mar 2007, 02:26 PM
Thread: Land of the Lurkers
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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.
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7th Oct 2006, 10:16 PM
Thread: Too many forums?
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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...