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1st Sep 2023, 04:28 PM
Thread: M27 x 1 bearing lock nuts
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Here is some on eBay...
Here is some on eBay https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/223555782233
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1st Sep 2023, 03:10 PM
Thread: What air fitting is this?
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I thought I had it solved but no cigar. I have...
I thought I had it solved but no cigar. I have some similar ones at my work which by using google camera search came up as Parker H2F-G (Parker probably just as a brand). The fittings are similar but...
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19th Aug 2023, 05:31 PM
Thread: [Beginner] Trimming mill gib?
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The answer is YES the tapers would match...
The answer is YES the tapers would match otherwise it just wouldn't work properly. In regards to your previous question about your shimmed Gib, to me I think 30mm would be excessive unless the Gib...
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17th Aug 2023, 08:14 PM
Thread: Millerchip
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I just did some googling and found this...
I just did some googling and found this https://archives.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/802329 and...
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17th Aug 2023, 08:01 PM
Thread: [Beginner] Trimming mill gib?
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There is another shimming a gib video from H&W on...
There is another shimming a gib video from H&W on YouTube https://youtu.be/qsKk9OajQLg which is also a good video.
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10th Aug 2023, 07:55 PM
Thread: Reamer ID?
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A very strange looking reamer. I tried googling...
A very strange looking reamer. I tried googling with different ways of describing it, but no luck in finding what it was for. I would guess that it was made for a specific job.
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10th Aug 2023, 07:42 PM
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Nice work. That DRO looks like it has some extra...
Nice work. That DRO looks like it has some extra functions judging by the pictures.
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7th Aug 2023, 12:07 PM
Thread: Piston or Wedge QCTP
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I have a wedge type quick change tool post on my...
I have a wedge type quick change tool post on my AL-960B, and I have never had a problem with it. I read about both the piston and wedge type before I bought the wedge type tool post. The wedge type...
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30th Jul 2023, 11:25 PM
Thread: D1-6 spindle nose cams
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It looks like MSC has what you need...
It looks like MSC has what you need https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/56451404 but at US$35+ each they aren't exactly cheap. I suggest giving Newmac Equipment in Melbourne a call as they have...
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27th Jul 2023, 10:40 AM
Thread: Trying to find 3/8" 18 TPI bolt
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Good job Gazza. The 5/16" bolt as you found held...
Good job Gazza. The 5/16" bolt as you found held up no problem and it should provided it was locked down tight. There could have been issues if the bolt were left loose as it probably would've...
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25th Jul 2023, 01:23 AM
Thread: Trying to find 3/8" 18 TPI bolt
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I missed a bit in my previous post. But you...
I missed a bit in my previous post. But you should have been able to understand what I meant. Basically you need to attach something to the crankshaft and and attach something ie d-shackles and chain...
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24th Jul 2023, 09:27 PM
Thread: Trying to find 3/8" 18 TPI bolt
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I certainly don't like the idea of welding...
I certainly don't like the idea of welding something to a 5/16" bolt to lift the motor. The tool part number is 342672 that part number does supersede but googling 342672 lifting eye should get you a...
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24th Jul 2023, 05:25 PM
Thread: Trying to find 3/8" 18 TPI bolt
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As Droog said are you sure about the 3/8"-18tpi...
As Droog said are you sure about the 3/8"-18tpi thread ?. I have one of the lifting devices for those outboards at my work. The same device is actually used on the 60 degree Johnson's as well. I am...
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15th Jul 2023, 08:51 AM
Thread: Making a hydraulic load tester
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I agree with Browny and further comment I think...
I agree with Browny and further comment I think you would be wasting your time and money. The product Thermolite is incredibly strong but yes it's expensive. The foam sheet I think you are referring...
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14th Jul 2023, 08:22 PM
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You can probably get a shell mill that will fit,...
You can probably get a shell mill that will fit, but that's probably all. Boring head arbours are threaded into the Boring head. Fly cutters are usually one piece set up though you could probably...
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27th Jun 2023, 07:18 PM
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I haven't been on the forum for a while and the...
I haven't been on the forum for a while and the questions been answered. I will add this though Kincrome also sell Deflecting Beam Torque Wrenches and I would imagine that they would be a lot cheaper...
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27th Jun 2023, 06:57 PM
Thread: Ac dc tig recommendations
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Sorry I haven't been back on the forum for a...
Sorry I haven't been back on the forum for a while. I think the Razor is the 200 AC/DC one, but I will try and find out.
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28th Apr 2023, 08:01 PM
Thread: Ac dc tig recommendations
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Their probably just talking about flushing the...
Their probably just talking about flushing the gas hose of any contaminants before you actually use the machine for any welding. If it a fixed pre flow of 1 second you would need to press the trigger...
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28th Apr 2023, 07:36 PM
Thread: Giant Vertical Lathe
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I searched online just now and found the same...
I searched online just now and found the same picture dated 1929. I looked at the picture again and your right Snapatap. I wonder what they machined on it. I was hoping the postage would be free -...
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28th Apr 2023, 04:42 PM
Thread: Giant Vertical Lathe
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Giant Vertical Lathe
402429I just spotted this Vertical Lathe in an email from homemadetools and I thought I would share it on here as not everyone would be a member of homemadetools. I'm going to order one and make...
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21st Apr 2023, 08:26 PM
Thread: New Mag Drill Issue
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I had been looking at those Vevor Mag Drills for...
I had been looking at those Vevor Mag Drills for a while now and thinking they looked pretty good, but now I think they look more like absolute junk. Make sure you follow up on your refund too. I...
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20th Apr 2023, 09:14 PM
Thread: Ac dc tig recommendations
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Thanks for the replies and good point on the...
Thanks for the replies and good point on the Weldclass warranty https://www.weldclass.com.au/page/154/warranty-terms-and-conditions I found the way that their warranty is written a bit hard to...
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17th Apr 2023, 09:22 PM
Thread: Ac dc tig recommendations
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Ac dc tig recommendations
Hi all, I am looking at replacing my AC DC Tig welder. At the moment I have a Unimig Unitig ac/dc 315 https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/ZW175 . I sent the machine away nearly 2 months ago to get it...
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29th Mar 2023, 07:00 PM
Thread: STOP! You're hurting them!
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Someone has obviously no idea. Just toss them in...
Someone has obviously no idea. Just toss them in a box who cares :frown:
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28th Mar 2023, 01:36 PM
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Here is a couple of links to Moore & Wright...
Here is a couple of links to Moore & Wright Catalogues with the first link being very old https://archive.org/details/moore-and-wright-catalogue-no-61-1961/mode/2up and a 2012/13 Catalogue Moore &...
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25th Mar 2023, 08:04 PM
Thread: Thinking about buying a new lathe
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It certainly sounds like the horsepower of the...
It certainly sounds like the horsepower of the CL-38A or 1640TR isn't going to be a problem. I found an advert on Machines4u for the WL-410E X 1000 (100-1063) lathe that I inquired about and it was...
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24th Mar 2023, 10:39 AM
Thread: Bandsaw blade source?
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I realize that this post is a month old, but I...
I realize that this post is a month old, but I just seen a ad for this shop https://sawblade.com.au/#step-1 . I have never used them before so I don't know what they are like. I used to get my...
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23rd Mar 2023, 01:30 PM
Thread: Thinking about buying a new lathe
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Thanks for the replies guys. The lathe would be...
Thanks for the replies guys. The lathe would be used in a commercial workshop, I own the local Outboard, small engine service and repair business here in Mallacoota. Going by what Snapatap etc has...
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21st Mar 2023, 05:46 PM
Thread: Thinking about buying a new lathe
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Curiosity got the better of me yesterday and I...
Curiosity got the better of me yesterday and I emailed Asset about the horsepower of the 1640TR. The result was that a mistake had been made on the website (mistake is also in their catalog) and the...
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19th Mar 2023, 06:49 PM
Thread: Thinking about buying a new lathe
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The 1640TR does seem to be the better buy. It has...
The 1640TR does seem to be the better buy. It has 250mm 3 & 4 jaw chucks as standard whereas the CL-38A only has only has a 200mm 3 jaw chuck. The 1640TR has a better quick-change tool post. I don't...
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19th Mar 2023, 06:21 PM
Thread: milling machine
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That mill is a steal at that price in the...
That mill is a steal at that price in the condition that its in.
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16th Mar 2023, 05:06 PM
Thread: Thinking about buying a new lathe
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Thinking about buying a new lathe
I am thinking about buying a new metal lathe for my work to upgrade from my Hafco AL-960B. So far I have been looking at Hafco AL-410 https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/l569d and the Hafco CL-38A...
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Well done Michael.
Well done Michael.
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12th Mar 2023, 07:58 PM
Thread: AL-330 Name/info plate image.
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I don't have one, but here is a link to one that...
I don't have one, but here is a link to one that was on Graysonline last year https://www.grays.com/lot/0003-5047812/metalworking-and-fabrication/2002-hafco-al330-gap-bed-center-lathe it has some...
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22nd Feb 2023, 07:05 AM
Thread: Welding a Cracked Head
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The breaker bar theory is possibly correct. The...
The breaker bar theory is possibly correct. The sparkplugs on a two stroke outboard generally undo easily, but sparkplugs on a four stroke outboard are another thing. I've always put a lubricant such...
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21st Feb 2023, 09:50 PM
Thread: Welding a Cracked Head
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I have never seen one crack like that before....
I have never seen one crack like that before. Looking at it I'd say Honda or Suzuki going by the bolts. I would be pulling the head off to try and find why it cracked and also to try an achieve a...
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10th Nov 2022, 01:25 PM
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Here is a Low Headroom Girder Trolley here...
Here is a Low Headroom Girder Trolley here https://prolift.com.au/product/500kg-low-headroom-trolley-ppt105/ or perhaps modify this one...
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4th Nov 2022, 09:27 AM
Thread: Metalwork Forum Why?
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I'm so sorry for your loss Bob, my deepest...
I'm so sorry for your loss Bob, my deepest condolences.
I would also like to say thank you to Grahame, Neil, Steve and anyone else that may be involved. I don't get to get post much as I use too. I... -
18th Sep 2022, 01:34 PM
Thread: Chicago and IMTS 2022
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Thanks for posting the Pics Snapatap. That...
Thanks for posting the Pics Snapatap. That Bandsaw is HUGE.
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18th Sep 2022, 01:27 PM
Thread: Headroom to lift a knee mill
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Browny most likely that Mill in your pictures is...
Browny most likely that Mill in your pictures is an early Hafco BM-20. After I got mine I searched on the internet and came across of earlier ones as well as one the same color as mine. Here's a link...
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13th Sep 2022, 10:25 AM
Thread: Headroom to lift a knee mill
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I have a Hafco BM-20E which is a Bridgeport clone...
I have a Hafco BM-20E which is a Bridgeport clone and I just measured the height of it. Its overall height is about 2100mm and if the head was tilted to 90 degrees the height would be about 1700mm. ...
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24th Aug 2022, 07:25 PM
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As KB said a nice score. That should come up good...
As KB said a nice score. That should come up good with a bit of work.
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24th Aug 2022, 07:21 PM
Thread: Your favourite tooling supplier
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Sticky: Hi All, Just wondering if anyone else is...
Hi All,
Just wondering if anyone else is experiencing problems with emails from LPR Toolmakers. I am finding nearly every time that Kyle sends me a store email that it's opened and in my 'DELETED'... -
22nd Aug 2022, 06:57 PM
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I was thinking Bakelite myself. I googled Canvas...
I was thinking Bakelite myself. I googled Canvas Bakelite as I had never heard of it and I learnt something. What I learned is that Phenolic Resin is the chemical name and the common trade names are...
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18th Aug 2022, 01:09 PM
Thread: Turret mill for sale
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It looked like it would clean up ok. The rust...
It looked like it would clean up ok. The rust appeared to be only flash and or surface rust. It does need the knee lift repaired though.
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9th Aug 2022, 09:20 AM
Thread: Why do I want a D Bit Grinder
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The Grinder looks great Neevo, you've done a...
The Grinder looks great Neevo, you've done a fantastic job.
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6th Aug 2022, 10:20 AM
Thread: Why do I want a D Bit Grinder
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$600.00 for Collets a BIG OUCH. Sounds like some...
$600.00 for Collets a BIG OUCH. Sounds like some good quality import ones are the way to go.
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5th Aug 2022, 10:01 AM
Thread: Why do I want a D Bit Grinder
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That looks like a good project Neevo. I was very...
That looks like a good project Neevo. I was very tempted to buy one of them myself in the past, but ended up buying a Herless BM-450A universal tool & cutter grinder. I don't know if you need a...
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30th Jul 2022, 10:56 AM
Thread: Parkanson Power Hacksaw Oils
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399298399299I had a 6 X 6 Parkanson myself which...
399298399299I had a 6 X 6 Parkanson myself which I sold to my old Boss after I bought a large Horizontal Bandsaw. I'm pretty sure from memory that I used ISO 46 Hydraulic oil in the Hydraulics....
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16th Jul 2022, 02:56 PM
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Awesome work Bob, the saw table looks fantastic.
Awesome work Bob, the saw table looks fantastic.