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22nd Dec 2023, 04:26 PM
Thread: baby Conrik horizontal mill
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G'day Steve! Super happy for you mate! Ive...
G'day Steve!
Super happy for you mate! Ive already got two of them so I didn't need them. I saw their loaction and the time of year and figured that they had a REALLY high likelihood of heading to... -
22nd Dec 2023, 03:26 PM
Thread: baby Conrik horizontal mill
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All the ones I have encountered (3) have run a...
All the ones I have encountered (3) have run a Morse Taper 3
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22nd Dec 2023, 03:03 PM
Thread: baby Conrik horizontal mill
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I was actually going to buy that mill so that it...
I was actually going to buy that mill so that it didn't end up heading to the scrappy but Im really glad its found a good home! :)
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22nd Dec 2023, 02:36 PM
Thread: baby Conrik horizontal mill
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You mill was made by MARS of fortitude valley...
You mill was made by MARS of fortitude valley Qld. Its the same pattern as the Tulloch (of Rhodes NSW) mill which I believe is a copy of a very old Tom Senior mill. They are excellent little machines!
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17th Jan 2023, 09:04 AM
Thread: Drilmor drill press
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Edit, can no longer find there contact details so...
Edit, can no longer find there contact details so they may have closed up shop
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17th Jan 2023, 09:02 AM
Thread: Drilmor drill press
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No, you might get lucky if you rang S.J Dunn they...
No, you might get lucky if you rang S.J Dunn they may be able to make some parts but I got no idea how much they are doing these days. I do know that they stopped making these bad boys as the ground...
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17th Jan 2023, 08:57 AM
Thread: Help Needed
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I can also help if you need if the others get...
I can also help if you need if the others get busy or become unavailable
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15th Jan 2023, 08:22 PM
Thread: Drilmor drill press
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Bonjoir! I still here!
Bonjoir!
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15th Jan 2023, 08:19 PM
Thread: Gleason 3" bevel gear generator
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That's a great score!
That's a great score!
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6th Jan 2023, 07:20 PM
Thread: Lotze Power Hacksaw Query
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Okiedokie, ill get one made in a little bit. ...
Okiedokie, ill get one made in a little bit.
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5th Jan 2023, 08:05 PM
Thread: Lotze Power Hacksaw Query
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Would you guys like me to make a video on one? ...
Would you guys like me to make a video on one?
Would it make peoples lives easier or be of help?
I am happy to do this as im about to recondition one of these little saws
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5th Jan 2023, 08:00 PM
Thread: Lotze Power Hacksaw Query
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From my reply in the the original thread "the...
From my reply in the the original thread
"the main crank must rotate clockwise when viewed from the right side of the machine."
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15th Jul 2022, 07:03 PM
Thread: Lotze Power Hacksaw
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Hi Kris & welcome! I have had quite a bit to...
Hi Kris & welcome!
I have had quite a bit to do with these saws over the years, & indeed power hacksaws in general. As far as I know there has never been any literature for these saws, they came... -
21st Jun 2022, 09:57 AM
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VIC I'm interested in that surface plate. How's the...
I'm interested in that surface plate. How's the top, any chips or bangs?
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24th Apr 2022, 12:57 PM
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Transport no longer required, Thanks and regards...
Transport no longer required, Thanks and regards Matthew
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29th Jan 2022, 10:44 AM
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Hi Kryn, That sounds good. Machines...
Hi Kryn,
That sounds good.
Machines dimensions are 600w 800D and 1600H
Machines weight is around 200kg
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28th Jan 2022, 06:12 PM
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Anybody doing a run from Melbourne to Canberra or Sydney?
Hi all! Am wondering if anybody would be willing to bring a small machine up from Melbourne?
Machine is about the same size as a 14" bandsaw or a little bit bigger than a Dougie shaper on it's... -
14th Dec 2021, 12:44 PM
Thread: Drill press question
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No the spring is very unlikely to fly across the...
No the spring is very unlikely to fly across the room. It will violently unwind when you undo it though. I use a thick welding glove and just hold it (the spring housing) when I undo them (don't ever...
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15th Nov 2021, 10:39 AM
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QLD PM sent
PM sent
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12th Aug 2021, 08:25 PM
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I'm with the others. 150-350buck! As far as the...
I'm with the others. 150-350buck! As far as the machines condition and subsequent performance (and the assumption that its complete with no broken parts). Get some rust removal gel by rusted...
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12th Aug 2021, 08:14 PM
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Mate, I rekon I would buy it for 500. No idea...
Mate, I rekon I would buy it for 500. No idea when I'll be allowed down to Melbourne next though.
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4th Aug 2021, 07:08 PM
Thread: Lathe upgrade question
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Ahhhhh....... A question as old as machining...
Ahhhhh....... A question as old as machining itself! What lathe to upgrade to?
This really comes down to a few simple questions
How much do I want to spend?
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14th Jul 2021, 04:25 PM
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If Bob would prefer the job or the coin, I dont...
If Bob would prefer the job or the coin, I dont mind. Im not trying to take work from anyone. :)
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14th Jul 2021, 04:21 PM
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55mm. 50 would 10buck cheaper
55mm. 50 would 10buck cheaper
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14th Jul 2021, 04:10 PM
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Just checked as promised. My other local supplier...
Just checked as promised. My other local supplier can get the material for 100
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13th Jul 2021, 09:00 PM
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Might be time to have a hard word to your...
Might be time to have a hard word to your supplier... Edcon's website says about $135 for 1 meter of 55mm diameter peeled 4140, and even Collier Miller are 'only' $242/m for 2.125" bright 4140.....
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13th Jul 2021, 08:23 PM
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Thats exactly what I was thinking. 65mm was the...
Thats exactly what I was thinking. 65mm was the pricey one. I cannot get 55 (that would be ideal) but if your happy for me to start with 50mm and leave the heads undressed then that would be easy to....
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13th Jul 2021, 08:13 PM
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If they could be a little undersize or bang on...
If they could be a little undersize or bang on 50mm material would come down to 260
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13th Jul 2021, 07:56 PM
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If those heads can be slightly undersize from...
If those heads can be slightly undersize from 50mm that material would be less expensive
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13th Jul 2021, 07:43 PM
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I charge $20/hr cos I love what I do and my...
I charge $20/hr cos I love what I do and my machines don't own me anything anymore. Probs take me 1/2hrs to do each one, so 80 - 100 labor. But to make 8 of them you are going to need 750mm of bar...
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13th Jul 2021, 07:24 PM
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Yeah I could do it, as Im sure a lot of members...
Yeah I could do it, as Im sure a lot of members could, but Lord thats going to be pricey out of 4140!
Do you need rolled threads or cut?
The sample pics look cut to me.
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19th Aug 2020, 05:50 PM
Thread: Nice big Churchill grinder in Albury
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Nice big Churchill grinder in Albury
Looks like a steal far too big for me buy I hope someone saves it cos I bet its only got scrappies bidding on it at the moment and that would be a real shame!
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4th Jun 2020, 09:15 AM
Thread: Sheraton 9 inch model a lathe
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"sorry for the lathe response" Lol:U I love it! ...
"sorry for the lathe response" Lol:U I love it!
Right, in all seriousness, I thought you were talking about the big pulley/bullwheel on the end of the countershaft that the motor drives. If you... -
7th May 2020, 01:40 PM
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Do you have pictures of the lathe?
Do you have pictures of the lathe?
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7th May 2020, 01:38 PM
Thread: My Sheraton introduction
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There are two parts to the tailstock unit we need...
There are two parts to the tailstock unit we need to consider here. The body and the base. Nadroj is correct, there is cross adjustment on the tailstock base. In what way does it not fit? Height or...
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7th May 2020, 01:16 PM
Thread: Sheraton Model A Conquest
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Hi and welcome. A Sheraton Conquest on its stand...
Hi and welcome. A Sheraton Conquest on its stand is 1250 x 650 x 1150h
Where did you manage to find one? They are quite rare. Is it a metric model or imperial? Please post pictures!
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7th May 2020, 12:14 PM
Thread: Sheraton 9 inch model a lathe
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Hi, You could likely use (or adapt) a Hercus...
Hi, You could likely use (or adapt) a Hercus pulley but they are different. Otherwise go onto ebay US and search for a South Bend 9in countershaft pulley. It will be the same as the Sheraton and will...
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20th Oct 2019, 09:07 PM
Thread: Wanted coil winder.
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I think he's in Sydney bro, still a long way but...
I think he's in Sydney bro, still a long way but it's real cheap!
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16th Oct 2019, 08:52 PM
Thread: Sheraton Model C 9 inch metal lathe
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Did you get all the change gears with it?
Did you get all the change gears with it?
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16th Oct 2019, 08:47 PM
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And yes they were definitely made in Sydney...
And yes they were definitely made in Sydney Australia!
The brand name was originally molded into the plastic belt cover end caps.
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16th Oct 2019, 08:40 PM
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That is a Drillmor, made by S.J. Dunn and Co of...
That is a Drillmor, made by S.J. Dunn and Co of Kirrawee in Sydney!
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20th Sep 2019, 07:53 PM
Thread: Global wm20 mill
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I'd ask them if and when they are likely to get...
I'd ask them if and when they are likely to get one in.
I agree with everyone here about trying it out before committing to a purchase, with one exception! I'd find out where its made, if its... -
10th Jul 2019, 11:48 AM
Thread: What Is This?
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That looks suspiciously like a breach or stock...
That looks suspiciously like a breach or stock boring machine for gunsmithing work.
I could be wrong, otherwise some sort of custom horizontal borer
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18th Jun 2019, 07:51 PM
Thread: Frankenmill
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That is truly epic!!!!:2tsup: Much respect!
That is truly epic!!!!:2tsup:
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4th Jun 2019, 08:25 PM
Thread: Lathe Way Oil
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If you head to any auto store and buy a small...
If you head to any auto store and buy a small bottle of hydraulic jack oil it works beautifully! For your size lathe it's perfect! And pretty cheap!
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19th Apr 2019, 03:25 PM
Thread: Old Scroll Saw
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HI, not sure if the Scroll saw is still...
HI, not sure if the Scroll saw is still available, but if it is I will be up Newcastle way on Monday?
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28th Feb 2019, 09:50 PM
Thread: Emco Maximat near Bundaberg!
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Granted. I think a bit of negotiation can go a...
Granted. I think a bit of negotiation can go a long way with these things. I wouldn't worry about the rust. Cleans up well chemically! I just thought it might be good for someone as a first lathe. As...
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28th Feb 2019, 09:16 PM
Thread: Emco Maximat near Bundaberg!
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Emco Maximat near Bundaberg!
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/moolboolaman/power-tools/maximat-mentor-10-3-phase-metal-lathe/1211252614
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28th Feb 2019, 09:13 PM
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Record 8" centre heigh lathe just outside Melbourne
Looks like a great project for someone! Pretty good price to! These were the geared head version of the Visby lathe.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/yarraville/other-tools-diy/old-lathe/1211370780... -
7th Feb 2019, 09:05 PM
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Thanks for that. I knew Mal had Hercus covers but...
Thanks for that. I knew Mal had Hercus covers but I thought I might try for a genuine Sheraton (Just in case someone has one lying around) before I resort to a Hercus cover.
Kind regards
Matthew