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19th Aug 2020, 04:56 PM
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WTB Sheet metal roller 1m or wider- VIC
I'm on the lookout for a sheet metal roller / slip roller that is at least 100cm wide.
If anyone has one they don't need that's in working order, please contact me.
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22nd Sep 2019, 11:57 AM
Thread: CNC vs manual milling machines
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What did you go with?
What did you go with?
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9th Sep 2019, 05:22 AM
Thread: CNC Purchase advice Tormach or...???
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So I've been looking at some of the chinese 6090...
So I've been looking at some of the chinese 6090 routers, which have a very solid build (Welded or cast frame, not extruded), and then I found an interesting thing...
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1st Sep 2019, 09:09 PM
Thread: CNC Purchase advice Tormach or...???
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I'm assuming it's like 3d printing. Huge learning...
I'm assuming it's like 3d printing. Huge learning curve at the start then it kinda starts to click after a while. After you have learnt the same 10 things over and over they all suddenly stick and it...
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27th Aug 2019, 02:21 PM
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Thanks heaps everyone. I will double check but I...
Thanks heaps everyone. I will double check but I think I can get the correct centre height with either a 12 or 16mm tool.
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27th Aug 2019, 01:59 PM
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Sorry accidentally clicked on the request...
Sorry accidentally clicked on the request pictures button..
The lathe is 910 between centres,
Swing over cross slide is 180, swing over bed is 310
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27th Aug 2019, 01:04 PM
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Well I didn't have any tooling before fitting the...
Well I didn't have any tooling before fitting the quick change tool post. Or a tool post for that matter. It's a second hand lathe.
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27th Aug 2019, 11:08 AM
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Tooling size with quick change tool post.
I have put a quick change tool post on my lathe and would like your recommendation for tooling size.
The height of the slot will fit 16mm tools, but the width is about 12mm. The tooling is... -
1st Aug 2019, 07:29 PM
Thread: CNC Purchase advice Tormach or...???
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Well after seeing the extent This Old Tony went...
Well after seeing the extent This Old Tony went to to build a stable CNC, that's out.
I've been thinking about getting an optimum mill for around $2500 and then converting it to cnc using some... -
1st Aug 2019, 01:17 AM
Thread: CNC Purchase advice Tormach or...???
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Thanks MICHAEL, great recommendation! I've been...
Thanks MICHAEL, great recommendation!
I've been watching "this old Tony" for ages. He's probably the main raeason I haven't totally written off DIY CNC -
31st Jul 2019, 11:25 PM
Thread: CNC Purchase advice Tormach or...???
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You wally @elanjacobs They wouldn't fit in my...
You wally @elanjacobs They wouldn't fit in my suburb, let alone my house.
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31st Jul 2019, 06:49 PM
Thread: CNC Purchase advice Tormach or...???
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Haha that's what I thought, but I googled it just...
Haha that's what I thought, but I googled it just in case and there were quite a few DIY creations that people had called "behemoth"
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31st Jul 2019, 06:45 PM
Thread: CNC Purchase advice Tormach or...???
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@caskwarrior had a look for a behemoth, couldn't...
@caskwarrior had a look for a behemoth, couldn't really find anything? Do you have a link?
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30th Jul 2019, 11:47 PM
Thread: CNC Purchase advice Tormach or...???
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I'm not a total novice, but far from an expert. ...
I'm not a total novice, but far from an expert.
I've done a bit of work on lathes, and I'm pretty good with Fusion360 designing stuff from scratch and 3D printing it. I'm aware of the differences... -
30th Jul 2019, 11:01 PM
Thread: CNC Purchase advice Tormach or...???
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CNC Purchase advice Tormach or...???
I'm after a CNC for working with plastic, aluminium, perhaps a little steel.
People have suggested a Tormach, it's a little out my budget. Well lot out of it actually, but I want something... -
7th Dec 2018, 12:08 AM
Thread: Best type of oil for a metal lathe?
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Thanks for the offer Bruce, I'm going to try the...
Thanks for the offer Bruce, I'm going to try the Hydraulic oil first as I need to put some fresh stuff in the gearbox too
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5th Dec 2018, 05:50 PM
Thread: Best type of oil for a metal lathe?
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Haha... Ok... I'm planning on making a smoothie...
Haha... Ok... I'm planning on making a smoothie when I get home so I'll give it a go in there too! :D
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5th Dec 2018, 04:18 PM
Thread: Best type of oil for a metal lathe?
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So the ISO 60 is ok for the gearboxes as well? ...
So the ISO 60 is ok for the gearboxes as well? (carriage, quickchange and headstock?)
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5th Dec 2018, 06:16 AM
Thread: Best type of oil for a metal lathe?
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Thanks for the info guys. It's great to have...
Thanks for the info guys. It's great to have such knowledgeable people to help out a newbie :D
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5th Dec 2018, 06:14 AM
Thread: Best type of oil for a metal lathe?
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Cheers, Yeah, got the lathe in but it took a...
Cheers,
Yeah, got the lathe in but it took a few friends, lots of beer and 5 hours haha
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4th Dec 2018, 02:50 PM
Thread: Best type of oil for a metal lathe?
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Best type of oil for a metal lathe?
I've just finished pulling apart and cleaning my lathe, and wondering what is the best oil for using on the oil nipples that are in various places?
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19th Nov 2018, 12:26 PM
Thread: Quick change tool post advice
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Dave, how well do the tool holders fit if I don't...
Dave, how well do the tool holders fit if I don't buy a matched set at the start - is that something to worry about?
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19th Nov 2018, 10:31 AM
Thread: Quick change tool post advice
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Quick change tool post advice
I'm looking at getting a quick change tool post for my lathe.
I have a Machtech Turner 310x910 (which looks identical to the H&F AL-336 )
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8th Sep 2018, 07:13 PM
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ok, im pushing ahead.. let the fun and games...
ok, im pushing ahead.. let the fun and games begin!
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8th Sep 2018, 04:59 PM
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Sadly I think I'm going to have to let that lathe...
Sadly I think I'm going to have to let that lathe go and find a smaller one. It's just going to be too hard to get it downstairs to my workshop. Really sucks because it was a good price. I didn't...
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8th Sep 2018, 01:29 AM
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Advice about second hand lathe... and moving it!
So I've just purchased this lathe from gumtree. (Turner Lathe 310x910)
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/burwood/power-tools/metal-lathe/1193133032
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7th Sep 2018, 09:04 PM
Thread: Greetings from Melbourne, Australia!
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Greetings from Melbourne, Australia!
Hello, just joined up the other day and about to seriously get into making some stuff.
I live in the Eltham North area, (Vic, Australia) if there's anyone out this way please say hello!