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6th Jul 2023, 01:17 PM
Thread: hercus lathe serial numbers
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I was just checking over my 260 ATM and noticed...
I was just checking over my 260 ATM and noticed that my tailstock does not have a matching serial number. The tailstock number is : 18262, which is from an earlier lathe than my 19862
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3rd Jul 2023, 08:57 PM
Thread: hercus lathe serial numbers
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Just cleaning up my new acquisition, 260 ATM...
Just cleaning up my new acquisition, 260 ATM serial number: 19862
anyone know what year this one was made?
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11th Dec 2022, 11:57 AM
Thread: Camelback straight edge
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Hi Rowdy, Is this project still on hold?
Hi Rowdy, Is this project still on hold?
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8th Nov 2022, 07:14 AM
Thread: Biax/Bunax making group project
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How is this project progressing? Have they been...
How is this project progressing? Have they been used in anger yet?
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18th Mar 2021, 07:48 AM
Thread: WTB - Myford Super 7 Accessories
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WTB - Myford Super 7 Accessories
I’ve acquired a Myford Super 7 that didn’t come with much in the way of accessories. If anyone has any that wish to part with, let me know.
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25th Jul 2012, 07:32 PM
Thread: BM30A mill
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Wow, your shed is looking organised now Rod! ...
Wow, your shed is looking organised now Rod!
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25th Jul 2012, 06:49 PM
Thread: Model A Differences
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I was looking at that one. Its 6 hours away and I...
I was looking at that one. Its 6 hours away and I don't think I need all those extras. Still undecided.
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2nd Jul 2012, 06:10 PM
Thread: Syil C6 CNC Lathe
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SOLD: Sold
Sold
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24th May 2012, 01:46 PM
Thread: Syil C6 CNC Lathe
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SOLD: Price reduction to $3000.00
Price reduction to $3000.00
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20th May 2012, 11:56 AM
Thread: Syil C6 CNC Lathe
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SOLD: To sweeten the deal I will throw in a Quick...
To sweeten the deal I will throw in a Quick Change Tool Post with 4 tool holders.
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14th May 2012, 09:43 PM
Thread: Syil C6 CNC Lathe
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SOLD: I had a question about the config file for Mach3....
I had a question about the config file for Mach3. I have the config file so you can load up Mach 3 on your computer and stepper motors, limit switches will all run.
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13th May 2012, 12:24 PM
Thread: Syil C6 CNC Lathe
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SOLD: Syil C6 CNC Lathe
For sale is my Syil C6 CNC Lathe.
Specs can be found here: Untitled
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10th May 2012, 10:19 AM
Thread: Opinion on these two
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Opinion on these two
The seller is very light on any details and suspect there wouldn't be many extras with either lathes.
Any comments on if either of these would be worthwhile for a beginner
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18th Apr 2012, 02:48 PM
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I've never played with stainless steel so I'm not...
I've never played with stainless steel so I'm not sure on speeds and feeds.
If flood coolant is a must, I'll need rig up pan/enclosure so I can use the coolant setup off my mill. This is a job I... -
18th Apr 2012, 12:14 PM
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Hi Brendan, I'm not sure how many holes are in...
Hi Brendan,
I'm not sure how many holes are in this but this is what 10mm spacing of 2mm holes would look like on your 425mm disc.
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24th Nov 2011, 02:24 PM
Thread: Telescopic extension to Trailer drawbar
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That's a bugger about not getting something that...
That's a bugger about not getting something that will slide in the current drawbar.
I just had a chat to my mate who is in the steel business, and he reckons to cut the drawbar out replace it with... -
24th Nov 2011, 11:33 AM
Thread: Telescopic extension to Trailer drawbar
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Telescopic extension to Trailer drawbar
Hi All, I need to extend my 7x4 Box trailer drawbar by around 1000mm. This is to allow me to carry a long Kayak on the trailer. As I only need the long drawbar when the Kayak in on the trailer I...
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21st Jan 2011, 09:00 AM
Thread: New to milling machines and seeking advice
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Jump over to the CNC forum and ask a few...
Jump over to the CNC forum and ask a few questions there. Get a few more opinions and then weigh up your options.
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20th Jan 2011, 08:00 PM
Thread: New to milling machines and seeking advice
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While I haven't seen one those machines in the...
While I haven't seen one those machines in the flesh, I wouldn't think twice about 1mm steel. With the right feed/speed/depth-of-cut and coolant/cutting fluid it would be a piece of cake.
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20th Jan 2011, 06:30 PM
Thread: New to milling machines and seeking advice
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Have you considered a small CNC? You could do...
Have you considered a small CNC? You could do your hole cutting plus engrave labels and more. CNC will make cutting circles and complex shaps whole lot easier than a manual mill.
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7th Jan 2010, 08:47 PM
Thread: Low Profile Clamps
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Hi Bill I made the splash guards up to put on...
Hi Bill
I made the splash guards up to put on the table when I have the vise fitted. It's not at the moment, but I have attached a photo showing the side and front left guard.
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4th Jan 2010, 09:19 PM
Thread: Low Profile Clamps
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Works just fine with the M8 screws for what I...
Works just fine with the M8 screws for what I need. I used the button head screws as they have a larger diameter head than the standard ones.
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4th Jan 2010, 08:52 PM
Thread: Low Profile Clamps
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Offsetting the screws in the lathe should do the...
Offsetting the screws in the lathe should do the trick on the heads. I'm not sure on what the material is. It is brass/bronze looking stuff that I had lying around.
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4th Jan 2010, 08:07 PM
Thread: Low Profile Clamps
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Low Profile Clamps
I needed some low profile clamps to face mill some stock that was too big for my vise. I found some on the Littlemachineshop website and I thought they looked fairly simple enough to make.
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21st Dec 2009, 03:03 PM
Thread: Some aluminium casting results
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Cool. No problems :)
Cool. No problems :)
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18th Dec 2009, 03:38 PM
Thread: Some aluminium casting results
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No worries Brendan. All my offcuts are plate...
No worries Brendan. All my offcuts are plate aluminum. I also have a fair bit of chips from milling, but I read they may not be so good for re-melting.
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17th Dec 2009, 11:10 PM
Thread: Some aluminium casting results
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Hi Brendan, I have a bucket of aluminum...
Hi Brendan,
I have a bucket of aluminum offcuts I wouldn't mind getting melted into ingots/blocks. You doing any more casting soon?
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1st Dec 2009, 05:03 PM
Thread: Coolant for Power Hack Saw
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I might have to give INOX a go for my lathe and...
I might have to give INOX a go for my lathe and mill. I've been looking around a coolants to use and as I only have occasion use, evaporation and bacteria growth was putting me off.
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10th Nov 2009, 07:15 PM
Thread: Where to get metal printed
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How big is the plate? Do you have the design for...
How big is the plate? Do you have the design for what you want on it? I should be able to engrave it on my CNC Mill if it fits on my table.
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4th Nov 2009, 09:50 PM
Thread: Where to buy Aluminium stock
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Try Alucom Security Doors & Aluminium in...
Try Alucom Security Doors & Aluminium in Fyshwick. Since Carpal Aluminium closed up shop I've used them a couple of times. If they don't have it in stock they can order it in (worked out cheaper...
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7th Oct 2009, 02:28 PM
Thread: Cutting Aluminum on wood bandsaw?
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Thanks for the replies. I fitted a 8 TPI...
Thanks for the replies. I fitted a 8 TPI standard blade and went for it and it cut really easy. I didn't bother with any coolant or lube and the blade was only slightly warm.
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6th Oct 2009, 09:57 PM
Thread: Cutting Aluminum on wood bandsaw?
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I have 6 cuts around 400mm long to do. TS is...
I have 6 cuts around 400mm long to do.
TS is out of the question. I only have the small Triton Powersaw table (not the 2000) and it is just too scary for my likes.
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6th Oct 2009, 07:34 PM
Thread: Cutting Aluminum on wood bandsaw?
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Cutting Aluminum on wood bandsaw?
I have some 21mm Aluminum plate that is too big for my metal bandsaw and I was wondering if I could cut it on my Jet 12" bandsaw.
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28th Sep 2009, 10:20 PM
Thread: Metal Bandsaw
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Some of the horizontal bandsaws can also be...
Some of the horizontal bandsaws can also be operated in vertical mode. Although the vertical mode table on the Chinese version I have is pretty well useless. One day I will get around to making a...
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26th Sep 2009, 09:31 PM
Thread: Coolant/Oil proof paint?
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Well I finished off the base. I fiberglassed the...
Well I finished off the base. I fiberglassed the top and used the hammer finish paint from bunnings. I still need to work out how I want to rig up the top enclosure. I might just put some sort of...
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15th Sep 2009, 01:10 PM
Thread: I need The right Track to Follow
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I would have though sawdust on a metal lathe...
I would have though sawdust on a metal lathe wouldn't be good for ways? I get paranoid about the dust that settles on mine from the air. Maybe if it's cleaned well it will be ok?
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14th Sep 2009, 08:24 PM
Thread: Coolant/Oil proof paint?
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cool, I'll check on bunnies on the way home from...
cool, I'll check on bunnies on the way home from work
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14th Sep 2009, 09:02 AM
Thread: Coolant/Oil proof paint?
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Thanks for that. I had heard of Hammerite, but I...
Thanks for that. I had heard of Hammerite, but I didn't realise that it could be used on wood. Any ideas on who stocks it?
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13th Sep 2009, 11:03 PM
Thread: I need The right Track to Follow
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Hare & Forbes have them:...
Hare & Forbes have them:
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Products?stockCode=L194
CarbaTec seem have the models either side:
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13th Sep 2009, 10:47 PM
Thread: Coolant/Oil proof paint?
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Coolant/Oil proof paint?
Hi all,
I'm 3/4 through knocking up a new bench for my lathe, to which I will be adding and enclosure and flood coolant setup.
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Wait till you get a good bi-metal blade then you...
Wait till you get a good bi-metal blade then you will be really happy :)
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This page has some handy mods that can be done to...
This page has some handy mods that can be done to these types of bandsaws that increases their functionality
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I have that exact one. It works a treat and...
I have that exact one. It works a treat and should do fine for what you need as I use it for the same type of cutting. You will need to ditch the blade that comes with it and get a good bi-metal...
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5th Sep 2009, 09:37 AM
Thread: drill and tap guide?
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Thanks guys, I think a guide block of some sort...
Thanks guys, I think a guide block of some sort should do the trick.
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1st Sep 2009, 11:32 PM
Thread: which coolant ?
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How did you go with the fish tank pump to...
How did you go with the fish tank pump to circulate the coolant?
I'm about to move my lathe and mill and set up flood coolant, but I'm worried about smelly tanks.
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1st Sep 2009, 06:06 PM
Thread: drill and tap guide?
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Nope, the head on the mill doesn't swing.
Nope, the head on the mill doesn't swing.
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1st Sep 2009, 05:44 PM
Thread: drill and tap guide?
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Yeah, but the item I need to drill and tap won't...
Yeah, but the item I need to drill and tap won't fit in the mill. Hence why I need to do it by hand.
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1st Sep 2009, 04:59 PM
Thread: drill and tap guide?
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As long as the hole is drilled straight in the...
As long as the hole is drilled straight in the first place.
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1st Sep 2009, 04:58 PM
Thread: drill and tap guide?
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I've got the hang of single sided machining on...
I've got the hang of single sided machining on the mill as long as I am working with square stock. I've yet to master multi-sided machining and machining parts that are not square (eg. machining an...
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31st Aug 2009, 09:45 PM
Thread: drill and tap guide?
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Maybe one day when I have mastered the...
Maybe one day when I have mastered the beasts..... but only if I steal the design off someone as I'm not that clever :D