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    Last year I met an old couple and eventually...

    Last year I met an old couple and eventually described my metal working hobby. Nardini Lathe, Bridgeport Mill etc. Later, the lady said she had just had a Pacemaker installed and of course I...
  2. 'This Old Tony' has a reasonable suggestion if...

    'This Old Tony' has a reasonable suggestion if you have nothing to do.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UGY8iJH_aY
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    Edcon Steel. Their website is worth a look.

    Edcon Steel. Their website is worth a look.
  4. Thread: RongFu clone

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    Definitely a D1-3 or a D1-4 Lathe chuck Camlock...

    Definitely a D1-3 or a D1-4 Lathe chuck Camlock backplate. My lathe has the D1-3 Camlock system.
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    Thanks Graham, I'll think about your suggestion....

    Thanks Graham, I'll think about your suggestion.
    The Council is 45 Km away and a 45 min trip with a cat yowling and peeing in my car might be a problem. :~ I could drag the trap behind the car...
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    I used to enjoy lots of birds on my lawn(s) but...

    I used to enjoy lots of birds on my lawn(s) but the neighbour's cat comes in and kills what it can. After ~ 3 years there aren't many that visit now! Any suggestions on how to get rid of this...
  7. Thread: Straight Edge.

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    As Old Croc mentioned, Mag-Pro has them. 18"...

    As Old Croc mentioned, Mag-Pro has them. 18" stainless 5 tenths accurate for $50 + freight.
  8. 4 sets for 150 mm clamps for me. Thanks. ...

    4 sets for 150 mm clamps for me. Thanks.

    Charles
  9. I am interested in joining a group buy of Kant...

    I am interested in joining a group buy of Kant side plates.

    Charles
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    I have a similarly aged lathe and my drive motor...

    I have a similarly aged lathe and my drive motor is mounted on a tilting platform. Levering up the edge of the platform takes all the tension out of the belts, 2 in my case, so I didn't need to...
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    Check your Air Compressor.

    Sorry to copy an item from the U.S.A. Home Shop Machinist but I think this is very important.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUUxGG2UD50.

    I just ordered the Automatic Drain Valve...
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    The YouTube video 'How Rockets are made' shows...

    The YouTube video 'How Rockets are made' shows some huge machines but they are limited to fairly simple processing. Fabulous construction!
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    That's right, Steve. I think the real Brake has...

    That's right, Steve. I think the real Brake has a centrifugal friction inside the big hand wheel but that is just a guess. Mine will be slowed down by hand when required.

    Charles
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    Small hand operated version of Norton Brake.

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    I finished this using a 105 dia. Norton 36 grit wheel I bought ~ 30 years ago, placing it in the "Might come in handy 1 day" cupboard. I needed something to dress Vitreous...
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    I ordered one of the 80 grit wheels and it...

    I ordered one of the 80 grit wheels and it arrived in 10 days. The wheel looks quite impressive, I'm not sure what metal is used for the actual wheel but is gold colour plated and weighs .527Kg. ...
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    I have 3 for my D-Bit grinder and another one on...

    I have 3 for my D-Bit grinder and another one on its way from your ebay URL. Mine are slightly loose on a Stainless round bar that measures 20.00 mm.

    Charles
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    Thanks Greg, that was interesting. For some...

    Thanks Greg, that was interesting. For some reason, I had thought the metering units were just crimped to impede the flow. I'll wait for warmer weather before having a go at my BP oil system.
    ...
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    I've got the same problem with my BP. US company...

    I've got the same problem with my BP. US company H&W Machine Repair (www.machinerypartsdepot.com) have a kit but I can't seem to find it at the moment. :? They are always helpful and responsive if...
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    These might have something useful for you: ...

    These might have something useful for you: https://www.smallparts.com.au/store/categories/spring+steel/
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    A pity you're not near me. I bought 5 Litres of...

    A pity you're not near me. I bought 5 Litres of conc. Sulfuric Acid, ~8 years ago, for that same purpose and could never get the power supply to behave. I've still got 4 Litres untouched and no...
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    Next time you go to your tool supplier, ask them...

    Next time you go to your tool supplier, ask them for the charts described above. I do that about once a year and they have usually been at no cost.

    Charles
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    Well, my DRO (see #46) arrived last Wednesday,...

    Well, my DRO (see #46) arrived last Wednesday, couriered (DHL) directly to my house, a few days earlier than promised. Parcel was very well packed and no damage was seen. Package was marked 1/2 but...
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    I bought this 30 years ago and never used it. ...

    I bought this 30 years ago and never used it. Slightly larger than you mentioned: 50 mm high x 150 mm dia. Jaws are reversible and individually adjustable.

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    I ordered a Norbide Dressing Stick from Germany...

    I ordered a Norbide Dressing Stick from Germany early April and the seller cancelled it and immediately refunded my money. He was most apologetic and said that German Govt (?) Post (?) had cancelled...
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    Thanks very much Guys. The .pdf's are much...

    Thanks very much Guys. The .pdf's are much clearer and readable that I was able to find. I made a couple of these backplates many years ago but, as one does, filed the drawings safely away! :-
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    D1-3 Camlock dimensions needed please

    I need to make a D1-3 backplate for a new 6" chuck but cannot find any legible diagrams, Bolt Circle details etc. There are an informative few on Google but I can't seem to find legible ones. Any...
  27. I solved my version of this problem about 25...

    I solved my version of this problem about 25 years ago by making and fitting a Rear Tool Post and mounting the Parting Blade (the insert kind) upside down. This way, the 'spiral chip' that parting...
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    The above purchase was the first where PP charged...

    The above purchase was the first where PP charged an extra fee. Prior to that Westpac charged me just a bit over 4% extra!

    Charles
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    I think mine is so old they hadn't invented...

    I think mine is so old they hadn't invented fuses! The failure is in the long scale reader, one of those glass scale ones. The rubber seals wore out long ago so a new DRO would be replacing...
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    Be careful about buying anything from Germany at...

    Be careful about buying anything from Germany at the moment. I ordered a grinding stick via Ebay on Saturday and the German seller emailed on Sunday that they are not allowed to post anything...
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    A 6-jaw 6" chuck for my lathe ordered from China...

    A 6-jaw 6" chuck for my lathe ordered from China arrived reasonably quickly but the Tracking info had it waiting in Melbourne for 10 days.

    My lathe just succumbed to the Virus and the DRO died. ...
  32. I ordered some items from him a week ago and...

    I ordered some items from him a week ago and received them yesterday. All but one are pretty good quality and I highly recommend you DON'T buy the small Tilt Table ($75). I can't afford to pay for...
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    I went out yesterday and visited one of the...

    I went out yesterday and visited one of the suppliers listed above. They gave me a used pin 2.5" x 4.0" with a 1.0" hole through the centre but made me promise not to reveal from whom I got it. ...
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    Thanks for the help Guys. I didn't get out...

    Thanks for the help Guys. I didn't get out yesterday as my muscular cramps decided to have a field day and driving is not recommended.

    Charles
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    I just found the name and address of Cummins in...

    I just found the name and address of Cummins in Pooraka so I will pay them a visit tomorrow and hope they can help!

    Charles
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    Making a Cylindrical Square.

    I've thought about making a CS for quite a while and recently saw a YT video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ofhek3Lbxkc, about making one from a large diesel engine Gudgeon Pin. I need a large...
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    I've got a couple you can borrow but I live the...

    I've got a couple you can borrow but I live the other side of Birdwood! The Bottle Jacks are rated 3 Ton and they handled my 2.5 ton Surface Grinder OK.

    Charles
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    Thanks Michael, I did phone Weber and had a nice...

    Thanks Michael, I did phone Weber and had a nice chat but no luck.

    Ken, General Tools sell Kinek brand but not my size. McMaster Carr sell a big bunch of Norton wheels so I'll get them from...
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    Thanks CW, I thought boiling it off might be good...

    Thanks CW, I thought boiling it off might be good for reducing the volume but didn't think about immersion heaters.
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    Thanks for the replies. Sorry for the delay but...

    Thanks for the replies. Sorry for the delay but I've been driving around Adelaide trying to find a source for grinding wheels for my SG. Nobody seems to stock my size of 7" x 1/2" with 1.25" hole...
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    Flood coolant filter for Surface Grinder.

    I just tried Soluble Oil coolant on my SG. for the first time. By the time it flushed out the old, original drain hose there was a huge amount of grit, dust, swarf etc in the coolant tank. I...
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    Excellent. You will find many uses for the Mill....

    Excellent. You will find many uses for the Mill. If your finances have recovered, get a DRO for it. You will never have to worry about backlash again.
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    I suspect that a smaller/lighter mill will...

    I suspect that a smaller/lighter mill will disappoint at some stage and you will (might) regret not getting a bigger one!
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    I used an Adelaide bloke with a big crane on a...

    I used an Adelaide bloke with a big crane on a big lorry to ship my ~ 2500Kg Surface Grinder up to my shed in Tungkillo (the other side of Birdwood an the road to Mannum). He did a good job but...
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    I fitted my BP with a similar DRO last year and...

    I fitted my BP with a similar DRO last year and made my scale lengths 960mm for the X (42" table), 480mm for the Y and I can't remember the Z since I ran out of round tuits and haven't yet fitted...
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    My fault, Onslo, not fully explaining. These...

    My fault, Onslo, not fully explaining. These 'forwarding' companies have a basic service where they send you the package as received from your vendor and in my case they have been strong enough. ...
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    Thanks Dave, your suggestion sounds (looks?) a...

    Thanks Dave, your suggestion sounds (looks?) a better one so I've just sent for one. I'll see how good it is next week!
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    Thanks for the info guys. I mainly want to clean...

    Thanks for the info guys. I mainly want to clean the carpet(s) so I'll order the Ebay one. The Bissell type are a bit too expensive for my pocket.
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    I've bought a few BP spares from the US companies...

    I've bought a few BP spares from the US companies over the last few years and used a couple of 'Ship to' houses. MyUS was the first I tried (twice only) and was probably the cheapest but not by...
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