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26th Nov 2023, 05:59 PM
Thread: Free: Bridgeport Electricals
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NSW Transformer
I've got a Bridgeport transformer for sale on gumtree. Been there all year i reckon wit no takers.
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27th Oct 2023, 07:08 PM
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Try Hoppes bore solvent for actually removing the...
Try Hoppes bore solvent for actually removing the rust and preventing future rust
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30th Aug 2023, 01:04 AM
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Bohler-Udderholm should have something.
Bohler-Udderholm should have something.
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29th Aug 2023, 09:49 AM
Thread: Priming a lathe oil pump
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Are the galleries clear? Because if they're not...
Are the galleries clear? Because if they're not you're fighting an uphill battle..
If you think they are, leave the filler cap off or make sure atmospheric pressure can help prime it.
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28th Aug 2023, 10:03 PM
Thread: Wohlhaupter upa3 spares
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Wohlhaupter upa3 spares
Hi, anyone have a upa3 head for sale with an R8 arbor or even a busted one regardless of arbor thats good for spares?
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17th Dec 2022, 09:20 PM
Thread: Brierley ZB25 drill grinder
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Hi steamloco1954, a no 1 cam is red, it is for...
Hi steamloco1954, a no 1 cam is red, it is for lefthand tooling.
I have number 2,4,6,8,10 cams which should all be painted green these are the right-hand cams for right-hand tools.
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9th Dec 2022, 01:44 PM
Thread: Brierley drill grinder chuck size
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If you go the er chuck, you could get an er40...
If you go the er chuck, you could get an er40 with the 80mm flange and modify that. I think they're around 65mm long which isn't too far off the original chuck height. Be a bit cheaper in the long...
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4th Dec 2022, 05:24 PM
Thread: Brierley drill grinder chuck size
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Second number is the Pratt Burnerd catalogue...
Second number is the Pratt Burnerd catalogue number, just found the catalogue.
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4th Dec 2022, 05:07 PM
Thread: Brierley drill grinder chuck size
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Hi Peter, how did you go with your chuck. I'm...
Hi Peter, how did you go with your chuck.
I'm rebuilding a Zb25 now. Here's the dimensions of mine.
Od 3.360"
Through bore is 1.005".
Height to face of chuck is 1.730".
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3rd Dec 2022, 08:41 AM
Thread: Brierley ZB25 drill grinder
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Brierley ZB25 drill grinder
I'm starting a rebuild on a Brierley ZB25 drill grinder. I've gotten it from a guy who I'm sure was flogging off bits and bobs from the great GMH closure at Elizabeth in SA. The unit looked in fair...
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29th Mar 2022, 09:19 AM
Thread: Oz Blok 1 tonne Girder Clamp
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And you too Nev for the link
And you too Nev for the link
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28th Mar 2022, 01:05 PM
Thread: Oz Blok 1 tonne Girder Clamp
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Thank you Grahame
Thank you Grahame
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28th Mar 2022, 11:50 AM
Thread: Oz Blok 1 tonne Girder Clamp
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Thinking of turning it into a kant twist clamp...
Thinking of turning it into a kant twist clamp but there's insufficient room inside the jaws.
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27th Mar 2022, 06:04 PM
Thread: Oz Blok 1 tonne Girder Clamp
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clamp size
Hi Franklin, what dimensions is the clamp?
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27th Mar 2022, 05:35 PM
Thread: Vintage Australian or import?
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Vintage Australian or import?
Have a dbit grinder which originates from John Hart, either melbourne or Sydney.
Ive nearly completed rebuilding it, but am missing 2 small parts which go on the vertical swivel head.
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5th Mar 2018, 04:47 PM
Thread: Taylor Hobson Cutter Grinder
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5th Mar 2018, 12:13 PM
Thread: Taylor Hobson Cutter Grinder
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If you can post to here for total of $600 I can...
If you can post to here for total of $600 I can afford to take it off your hands.
Otherwise I'll have to let it slide.
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3rd Mar 2018, 09:06 PM
Thread: Taylor Hobson Cutter Grinder
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Agreed, let me know how you go.
Agreed, let me know how you go.
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3rd Mar 2018, 05:11 PM
Thread: Taylor Hobson Cutter Grinder
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What do you reckon freight to Adelaide would cost?
What do you reckon freight to Adelaide would cost?
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3rd Mar 2018, 11:21 AM
Thread: Taylor Hobson Cutter Grinder
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What condition are the brgs?
What condition are the brgs?
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11th Feb 2018, 04:50 PM
Thread: Quality flat surface scraper
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Quality flat surface scraper
Looking for a quality flat surface scraper such as the Sandvik or Anderson Bros units. Prefer 3/4" /20mm width about 18" long.
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18th Jan 2018, 03:50 PM
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Hi Dan, I have one of these (1st one...
Hi Dan,
I have one of these (1st one mentioned), they are all similar with minor changes to models. I bought mine secondhand but near new. See this link I've just started here it will give you a... -
18th Jan 2018, 01:09 AM
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The Workman or Grizzly 0602 model lathe
I'm posting a link to an overseas site which discusses mods to this model lathe. I've depicted what I've done to mine in the hope others who have this lathe may find something useful. It's not...
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18th Jan 2018, 01:01 AM
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Thanks fellas for the welcomes. I'll start a new...
Thanks fellas for the welcomes.
I'll start a new post as Grahame suggests and link to what I've already posted. The American community have a massive following of my model lathe which is made in... -
11th Jan 2018, 03:01 PM
Thread: Sandvik Scraper.
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Hi fellas, thats a good find BaronJ. I have the...
Hi fellas, thats a good find BaronJ. I have the same scraper. You may find the tip insert is not hss, mine are solid carbide, they're about $40 apiece.
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11th Jan 2018, 02:48 PM
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Hi Bill and cheers for the welcome, I'll open a...
Hi Bill and cheers for the welcome, I'll open a new thread to detail some of my work. I have to ask though that because I have detailed my lathe hacks on an american site already, am I allowed to...
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11th Jan 2018, 12:57 PM
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Bonjour, Saludas, and How ya going from Adelaide
Hello forums and members, Happy new year, My name is Alby and I'm in Adelaide, 57 today and thought I should say hello. I'm a mechanical fitter and was previously a sawyer in my younger years.
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