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21st Jan 2021, 08:58 PM
Thread: Workshop vacuum cleaner
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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...
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10th Oct 2020, 09:44 AM
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'This Old Tony' has a reasonable suggestion if...
'This Old Tony' has a reasonable suggestion if you have nothing to do.
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3rd Oct 2020, 09:40 AM
Thread: Where to buy steel
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Edcon Steel. Their website is worth a look.
Edcon Steel. Their website is worth a look.
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28th Sep 2020, 11:23 AM
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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16th Sep 2020, 08:44 AM
Thread: Collins Street raptor
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Thanks Graham, I'll think about your suggestion....
Thanks Graham, I'll think about your suggestion.
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15th Sep 2020, 09:44 AM
Thread: Collins Street raptor
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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...
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10th Sep 2020, 09:40 AM
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.
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26th Aug 2020, 10:25 AM
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4 sets for 150 mm clamps for me. Thanks. ...
4 sets for 150 mm clamps for me. Thanks.
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25th Aug 2020, 09:46 AM
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I am interested in joining a group buy of Kant...
I am interested in joining a group buy of Kant side plates.
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14th Aug 2020, 10:02 AM
Thread: Lathe Spindle Bearing Adjustment
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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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11th Aug 2020, 11:07 AM
Thread: Check your Air Compressor.
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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.
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28th Jul 2020, 10:03 AM
Thread: Cnc on a huge scale
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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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25th Jul 2020, 04:19 PM
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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.
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25th Jul 2020, 01:01 PM
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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... -
22nd Jul 2020, 05:22 PM
Thread: Diamond cup wheel
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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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6th Jul 2020, 11:05 AM
Thread: Diamond cup wheel
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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.
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28th Jun 2020, 09:47 AM
Thread: Bridgeport Oil System Pipe
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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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23rd Jun 2020, 09:55 AM
Thread: Bridgeport Oil System Pipe
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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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29th May 2020, 11:10 AM
Thread: 1095 Spring Steel were are you.
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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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23rd May 2020, 09:43 AM
Thread: Where to buy sulfuric
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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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16th May 2020, 09:31 AM
Thread: Teaching an old Dog a new Trick
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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.
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16th May 2020, 09:19 AM
Thread: Anyone bought from China lately
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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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9th May 2020, 11:23 AM
Thread: Low Profile Chuck
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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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6th May 2020, 09:21 AM
Thread: Warning - Do not buy from China!
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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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27th Apr 2020, 09:20 AM
Thread: D1-3 Camlock dimensions needed please
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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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26th Apr 2020, 06:24 PM
Thread: D1-3 Camlock dimensions needed please
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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...
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22nd Apr 2020, 10:44 AM
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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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16th Apr 2020, 09:57 AM
Thread: Anyone bought from China lately
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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!
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15th Apr 2020, 09:39 AM
Thread: Anyone bought from China lately
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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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13th Apr 2020, 10:01 AM
Thread: Lithgow Small Arms Milling Machine
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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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13th Apr 2020, 09:49 AM
Thread: Anyone bought from China lately
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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.
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28th Mar 2020, 09:53 AM
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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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26th Oct 2019, 08:21 AM
Thread: Making a Cylindrical Square.
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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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19th Oct 2019, 08:03 AM
Thread: Making a Cylindrical Square.
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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.
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17th Oct 2019, 09:03 PM
Thread: Making a Cylindrical Square.
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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!
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17th Oct 2019, 08:38 PM
Thread: Making a Cylindrical Square.
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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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24th Aug 2019, 05:39 PM
Thread: Need the use of a toe jack
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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.
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5th Jul 2019, 09:44 AM
Thread: Flood coolant filter for Surface Grinder.
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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.
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4th Jul 2019, 11:45 PM
Thread: Flood coolant filter for Surface Grinder.
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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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4th Jul 2019, 10:50 AM
Thread: Flood coolant filter for Surface Grinder.
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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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2nd Jul 2019, 11:17 AM
Thread: Flood coolant filter for Surface Grinder.
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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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26th Jun 2019, 10:13 AM
Thread: Sick of other people's cats
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21st Jun 2019, 12:34 PM
Thread: Milling machine
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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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3rd Jun 2019, 10:18 AM
Thread: Moving a 2000kg machine
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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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1st Jun 2019, 09:05 AM
Thread: Moving a 2000kg machine
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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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27th May 2019, 10:12 AM
Thread: 9x 24 Bridgeport owners. What DRO length?
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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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23rd May 2019, 10:30 AM
Thread: Bridgeport lead screws in Aus
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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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23rd May 2019, 09:51 AM
Thread: OT. Any one used these Steam Cleaners?
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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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22nd May 2019, 10:06 AM
Thread: OT. Any one used these Steam Cleaners?
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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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22nd May 2019, 10:00 AM
Thread: Bridgeport lead screws in Aus
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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...