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  1. Thread: Is This Ave?

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    On a scale of 1/10, how sure are you? :D

    On a scale of 1/10, how sure are you? :D
  2. Thread: Is This Ave?

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    Yeah probably not him, this guy has a black...

    Yeah probably not him, this guy has a black wedding band, AvE's is gold.

    It was the laugh that had me wondering, he laughs the same as Ave
  3. Thread: Is This Ave?

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    Is This Ave?

    This guy has been doing the rounds on my youtube recommend list, sounds just like AvE to me. but without the usual puns.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay8tRitjXow
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    How many varying tolerances do you generally have...

    How many varying tolerances do you generally have on a single part?

    The machining I used to do would only have a couple of critical features with tighter tolerances so the title block would state...
  5. Thread: Linear Rails

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    I think the ones I scavenged are a higher quality...

    I think the ones I scavenged are a higher quality unit, they came from either a Krones or Tetrapak bottling line, probably the filler or capper unit, my guess is the capper assembly as they pick and...
  6. Thread: Linear Rails

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    Another linear score from work, just what I...

    Another linear score from work, just what I needed too. Festo branded.

    the rails I posted earlier are of Romanian origin I-INA-A

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  7. Thread: Linear Rails

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    Linear Rails

    Hi,

    Has anyone replaced the bearings in these linear rails before?

    I pulled them out of the skip bin at work where they have sat in the weather/rain for a couple of weeks and wondered if the...
  8. I got my local engine reconditioner to put mine...

    I got my local engine reconditioner to put mine through his bath, cost about $15 and looked like a brand new head when I picked it up, some things are worth paying for
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    Machinists use to put a block of camphor in their...

    Machinists use to put a block of camphor in their toolbox to prevent their tools from rusting, it slowly gasses off and coats the tools in a fine layer of rust protection. maybe worth a try, and also...
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    I bought my AL330A from a bloke who spent 6 weeks...

    I bought my AL330A from a bloke who spent 6 weeks in intensive care after launching the chuck key into his groin, he was no weenie either, about 6'5"
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    It'll probably get shorter over the years as I...

    It'll probably get shorter over the years as I cut pieces off it for projects...
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    My anvil Chunk of forged and quench hardened...

    My anvil

    Chunk of forged and quench hardened 4150 from the scrap bin.
    It was dissected for lab testing so I machined the 5 saw cut faces, figured I would give myself a little resignation present...
  13. Thread: VEVOR Castors

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    VEVOR Castors

    I've got to try these out, especially on the 8" bandsaw

    https://youtu.be/FD8WBAWTbtE?t=280
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    I use one of these modules coupled to a 12V...

    I use one of these modules coupled to a 12V supply for my electroplating/electrolysis experiments, it gives me control of amps (up to 5) and volts. As cell chemistry changes during the process it...
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    Here's the bike gazza 402647

    Here's the bike gazza

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    Nice project. I have a KLX250SF motard, it's...

    Nice project.

    I have a KLX250SF motard, it's fun around town but struggles to keep up on the freeway.

    I purchased a Kustom Kraft 330 big bore kit from the states a couple of months ago, they...
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    This one looks similar to a Craven I run at work,...

    This one looks similar to a Craven I run at work, except for the extra saddle.

    Edit: Actually, it looks more like our Poreba
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  18. Thread: Solar Eclipse

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    I had no idea there was a solar eclipse on, ...

    I had no idea there was a solar eclipse on,

    When I got to work all the fitters and boilermakers were standing outside with there welding helmets on staring up into the sky.

    It was a pretty...
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    Refractory Cement

    Do you think it would be possible to salvage this refractory cement that has hardened.

    I have a ball mill, but I’m guessing the chemical reaction is a one time only deal?

    Maybe I could mix in...
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    Hi Kafie, How much did this improve inaccuracy?

    Hi Kafie,

    How much did this improve inaccuracy?
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    Due back in stock October 26th 1985

    Due back in stock October 26th 1985
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    Closed die forge? What do you guys make there?...

    Closed die forge?

    What do you guys make there?

    Edit: Oh wait, USYD so it's for testing?
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    Sine = Opposite ÷ Hypotenuse (SOH) Cosine =...

    Sine = Opposite ÷ Hypotenuse (SOH)

    Cosine = Adjacent ÷ Hypotenuse (CAH)

    Tangent= Opposite ÷ Adjacent (TOA)

    It's just a way to remember what math rule to apply based on which of the 3 angles...
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    The videos probably won't make a lot of sense on...

    The videos probably won't make a lot of sense on their own, studying trig through the Kahn Academy website is much better as it will start from the very beginning and then give you a video...
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    I learnt trig as an adult through the free...

    I learnt trig as an adult through the free training website Khan Academy, here is a playlist of their training videos.

    If you visit the website you can practice what you learn.
    ...
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    Post #4 :2tsup:

    Post #4 :2tsup:
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    Some Old Hags, Can't Always Hide, Their Old Age ...

    Some Old Hags, Can't Always Hide, Their Old Age

    Funny what you do remember from math class :D
  28. My work rebuilt a heap of our furnaces and tossed...

    My work rebuilt a heap of our furnaces and tossed all the type R thermocouples. hundreds of them!

    I thought I struck gold (actually platinum) when I saw them in the skip, unfortunately the...
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    Thanks Kryn that would be great, definitely do...

    Thanks Kryn that would be great,

    definitely do drop in if I'm on your route,
    I'll make sure there's a couple of cold beers in the fridge:2tsup:
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    That's a good idea, it'd be handy to be able...

    That's a good idea,

    it'd be handy to be able to switch between battery and cord and have a dedicated plug fitted for connecting a power supply on the unit,

    Cheaper than buying more batteries...
  31. I recall a YouTuber opening up one of those SSR’s...

    I recall a YouTuber opening up one of those SSR’s that come with the Inkbird kits and it was nowhere near rated for 25A, I think 16A comes to mind (was ages ago)

    I’m using one myself but it only...
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    Nah I don't, I can charge the battery at work for...

    Nah I don't, I can charge the battery at work for now.

    I looked on eBay and see you can get knockoff units for <$30, hopefully they can charge the LiFe battery safely, I've heard stories about...
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    I finally found a suitable donor for this...

    I finally found a suitable donor for this project.

    Amazing what you find in the skip, I thought for sure one of the fitters tossed it by accident so I tracked down the owner and it was no...
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    Same issue as me, except my gap is >0.1 401857

    Same issue as me, except my gap is >0.1

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    It was a long time ago when I purchased it Joe. ...

    It was a long time ago when I purchased it Joe.

    I don't even know if I still have a record of the sale through eBay, it was that long ago.

    I didn't set up my workshop for a long time, I figured...
  36. And the operators personality :D Sorry Baron,...

    And the operators personality :D

    Sorry Baron, couldn't help myself :D:cool:
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    Maybe tumbling with garnet, or in a vibratory...

    Maybe tumbling with garnet, or in a vibratory tumbler like used for cleaning rifle brass.

    I have a set of budget collets, a tumbler and some #80 garnet so I might give it a try.

    Unfortunately...
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    I'm not sure what the going price is, hopefully...

    I'm not sure what the going price is,
    hopefully someone recognises the base and can point me to a model then I can look for recent sales of that shaper in similar condition.

    I had a quick peek...
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    Elliott Shaper

    Does anybody recognise this Elliott shaper model?
    (Sorry, not a lot there to go on)

    I'm thinking of bringing it home with me, does $1000 seem reasonable if it's all there and working?

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    That was my reasoning as well, With the rear...

    That was my reasoning as well,

    With the rear guard removed the full travel of my cross slide is 200mm,
    and on the odd occasion I fit a milling attachment and use the maximum X travel (I haven't...
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    I'm definitely going to add a 1um scale for the X...

    I'm definitely going to add a 1um scale for the X axis, Aliexpress has them for <$100.

    I suppose I could just use a dial indicator and mics when I'm working to a tight tolerance, but for only a...
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    Hi Nigel, I noticed your X axis scale is the...

    Hi Nigel,

    I noticed your X axis scale is the full length of the cross slide, is there a particular reason for that?

    I was just going to buy the minimum required length of travel, which after...
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    Yeah I better double check that, I thought I...

    Yeah I better double check that, I thought I measured it once before and it was 200mm
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    Thanks AlexD and familyguy:2tsup: I'll follow...

    Thanks AlexD and familyguy:2tsup:

    I'll follow convention and mount the X scale and reader in the same fashion, I think I'll buy a separate scale with 1 micron resolution for the X axis, the...
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    Where is the X axis reader head typically mounted...

    Where is the X axis reader head typically mounted on these HAFCO lathes?

    Maybe I need a longer scale so I can mount the reader at the back of the cross slide?

    I’d like to see a pic if anyone...
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    What travel length scales are you guys with...

    What travel length scales are you guys with 12x36” lathes using?

    I measured the travel on my AL330A to be (Z = 770mm) and (X = 200mm)

    Most of the Sino kits on eBay are 820mm x 170mm or 920mm x...
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    Do you have a fresh link to this damper? I'm...

    Do you have a fresh link to this damper?

    I'm looking for something for my 8x12" horizontal
  48. Nah, not spanning beam, I welded 3 crosspieces of...

    Nah, not spanning beam, I welded 3 crosspieces of 75x50 at the bolt hole locations and ran bolts through them.
  49. Are you going to box it in and put in a shelf? ...

    Are you going to box it in and put in a shelf?

    I have a feeling you'll be getting some vibration through those long slim legs.

    I used 50x50 when I built the stand for my 12x36 and had issues, I...
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    Sticky: Give it to the blokes I work with, It'll be an...

    Give it to the blokes I work with,

    It'll be an oversized, mushroomed out square drive in no time
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