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15th Mar 2024, 01:21 PM
Thread: Building a "Mongrel" Repeat O Meter.
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Brilliant! :2tsup:
Brilliant! :2tsup:
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15th Mar 2024, 01:01 PM
Thread: Slow speed carbide grinder
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I await you report! It is amazing how many...
I await you report!
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15th Mar 2024, 12:57 PM
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and that is how you build trust and get repeat...
and that is how you build trust and get repeat business........
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14th Mar 2024, 10:41 PM
Thread: Slow speed carbide grinder
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The Ozito looks like the same machine.
The Ozito looks like the same machine.
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13th Mar 2024, 02:39 PM
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Yes the standards are pricey but a must for those...
Yes the standards are pricey but a must for those learning the trade. I had to help one of my lads through his apprenticeship hence so much reading of the standards. That link appears to be a...
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13th Mar 2024, 11:45 AM
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:doh: I am not a sparky but have 2 sons that...
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I am not a sparky but have 2 sons that are. I have extensively read the AS3000 wiring standards (quite alot of pages!!) whilst designing my shed electrical and definitely can say that is not... -
11th Mar 2024, 08:27 PM
Thread: Building a "Mongrel" Repeat O Meter.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RC8WL2ngfA ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RC8WL2ngfA
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11th Mar 2024, 03:51 PM
Thread: Building a "Mongrel" Repeat O Meter.
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hmmmm........hurry up and build it then I might...
hmmmm........hurry up and build it then I might understand!!
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11th Mar 2024, 10:21 AM
Thread: Building a "Mongrel" Repeat O Meter.
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I understand differential screws when there are 2...
I understand differential screws when there are 2 different thread sizes on one shaft but I am not sure I understand what you have there. I THINK you have something like is animated in this video?
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10th Mar 2024, 05:59 PM
Thread: Building a "Mongrel" Repeat O Meter.
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Is that knob you showed above a single rod with 2...
Is that knob you showed above a single rod with 2 threads or is the courser of the threads a separate piece?
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5th Mar 2024, 11:11 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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Ukraine?? Mine took several weeks.
Ukraine?? Mine took several weeks.
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2nd Mar 2024, 12:14 AM
Thread: Mystery Steel ID
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Carbide doing the 45 degree angle was chipping. I...
Carbide doing the 45 degree angle was chipping. I was using a brazed carbide boring bar cutter so small and not brilliantly rigid. Probably the rigidity was the major issue there. Might see if I...
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29th Feb 2024, 05:37 PM
Thread: Mystery Steel ID
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Mystery Steel ID
I have been in the process of making a slitting saw arbor so that I can finish making a lathe parting tool holder. I made them both out of scrap steel that I have acquired - both parts were made...
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25th Feb 2024, 09:12 PM
Thread: Camelback straight edges @SA
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Bidder 2116.......I knew that was you...... lol
Bidder 2116.......I knew that was you...... lol
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25th Feb 2024, 09:08 PM
Thread: Precision ground flat stones
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I use a pair and find them great. When taking...
I use a pair and find them great. When taking down tiny imperfections I find they glide over the surface and don't make any slight scratches.
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21st Feb 2024, 11:00 PM
Thread: Kurt Vice Auction
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Kurt Vice Auction
Anybody visiting Pueblo in Colorado, US of A???
Just been looking at the Kurt Vice auction that has some extremely desirable stuff!!! Especially the Rahn Repeat-o-meter
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13th Feb 2024, 08:18 PM
Thread: ISO50 Tool Holders
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Appreciate you looking.....cheers
Appreciate you looking.....cheers
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25th Jan 2024, 12:04 PM
Thread: ISO50 Tool Holders
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Its a case of building up a track of various...
Its a case of building up a track of various sizes so at this stage I have no specific needs other than a 25mm. If they have some old ones that they want to off load then I am interested. Cheers!
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24th Jan 2024, 08:39 PM
Thread: ISO50 Tool Holders
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Def thought about doing that. A great treat oven...
Def thought about doing that. A great treat oven is in the list of projects to assist with this.
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22nd Jan 2024, 03:26 PM
Thread: ISO50 Tool Holders
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As I said, I still have my Farcebook L Plates on...
As I said, I still have my Farcebook L Plates on but I don't like that searches are limited to a 400km radius. Having to change that to other states/cities is a PITA......plus I think FB is...
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22nd Jan 2024, 03:08 PM
Thread: ISO50 Tool Holders
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If I can understand NC collets then I might be...
If I can understand NC collets then I might be interested. All that rust looks an issue.....depends how deep it is. Cheers for the link Kafie.....I have no idea how you manage to find all these...
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22nd Jan 2024, 02:48 PM
Thread: ISO50 Tool Holders
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I have never heard of NC40 collets......will...
I have never heard of NC40 collets......will investigate though. Just got home from Mount Barker....grrrrr
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21st Jan 2024, 04:15 PM
Thread: ISO50 Tool Holders
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Based on several recommendations above I have...
Based on several recommendations above I have purchased a 50 to 40 taper reducer. I will keep an eye out for second hand 50 taper stuff (as well as 40 taper for the Dufour) as it will be nice to...
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21st Jan 2024, 07:56 AM
Thread: ISO50 Tool Holders
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No I USG not. Will look into it but on the face...
No I USG not. Will look into it but on the face of it that seems like it might reduce accuracy. Thanks for suggestion
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20th Jan 2024, 07:12 PM
Thread: ISO50 Tool Holders
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ISO50 Tool Holders
I recently bought an ISO40-ER40 kit for my Fexac horizontal mill only to realise I read the specs wrong and it is an ISO50 taper. I seem to be having trouble finding any ISO50 tool holders on the...
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17th Jan 2024, 05:53 PM
Thread: Optical Measurement
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That would be one less project build! Txs
That would be one less project build! Txs
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17th Jan 2024, 05:17 PM
Thread: Optical Measurement
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I downloaded that book from him via farcebook....
I downloaded that book from him via farcebook. Cheers
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17th Jan 2024, 05:16 PM
Thread: Hello from Adelaide
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Good to have you here.
Good to have you here.
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17th Jan 2024, 11:23 AM
Thread: Optical Measurement
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Optical Measurement
I have recently purchased a Hilger & Watts autocollimator but need to purchase or make a mirror sled. The only sled that I can find for sale is from Gena Bazarko in Ukraine (down with Russia...) but...
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14th Jan 2024, 10:00 PM
Thread: Making a Large Straight Edge
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Thanks for all the comments. I agree that a...
Thanks for all the comments.
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14th Jan 2024, 08:02 PM
Thread: Making a Large Straight Edge
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Making a Large Straight Edge
To assist with possible future machine rebuilding I may require a large straight edge. Not sure of size but maybe 1.5m with flat and angle edge.
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11th Jan 2024, 10:03 PM
Thread: Surface plate (600x450mm) for $150 @ SA
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That's cos all our industry has closed down...
That's cos all our industry has closed down leaving a surplus of plates!!!
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colchester student is considered a good lathe is...
colchester student is considered a good lathe is it not? For $50 I would grab it if I could find time to drive to Vic :(
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6th Jan 2024, 01:15 PM
Thread: FORUM OUTAGES on MWF n WWF Friday
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Neil, your efforts are appreciated!! :brava
Neil, your efforts are appreciated!! :brava
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9th Dec 2023, 12:41 PM
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My understanding is that the technology is quite...
My understanding is that the technology is quite advanced BUT those scanners are horribly expensive and way outside the price ability of the hobby guy. The last one I priced was something like...
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5th Dec 2023, 03:39 PM
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A huge thank you to Michael G who did a beautiful...
A huge thank you to Michael G who did a beautiful job of my threading!!!!!
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1st Dec 2023, 09:23 PM
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Only the threading......
Only the threading......
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1st Dec 2023, 07:39 PM
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I have 3 or 4 that I need to make. The 127T was...
I have 3 or 4 that I need to make. The 127T was just the hardest. My son 3d printed all the gears for me as a proof of concept but I would not trust them in operation.
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1st Dec 2023, 05:10 PM
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HELP NEEDED: Fab Table Hydraulic Cylinder Modification
One of my multiple long term projects is the construction of my welding/fabrication table. It will eventually have 6 full width 12mm plates on the top with the usual holes and adjustment feet to...
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29th Nov 2023, 12:35 PM
Thread: Unemployed - at last
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Good on ya Cobber. Time to relax and enjoy life!
Good on ya Cobber. Time to relax and enjoy life!
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27th Nov 2023, 12:33 PM
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@kryn: baahaa re merlin in falcon. Might need to...
@kryn: baahaa re merlin in falcon. Might need to tow a fuel trailer rather than your trailer!!!
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26th Nov 2023, 03:43 PM
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I have always wanted to own a RR Merlin. Wonder...
I have always wanted to own a RR Merlin. Wonder how much it will go for?????? :U
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18th Nov 2023, 12:02 PM
Thread: Workshop Internet - Linux Computer
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You can also use a small plastic bag....hopefully...
You can also use a small plastic bag....hopefully the original sparky glued the lengths together well so there are no air leaks!
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17th Nov 2023, 06:02 PM
Thread: Workshop Internet - Linux Computer
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I use Ethernet over power cable and it works well...
I use Ethernet over power cable and it works well (how I have no idea!!!). I do not get enough phone reception inside the shed to use the phone as a hot spot. External 4G antennas are stupid...
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13th Nov 2023, 02:24 PM
Thread: Source for 40 position multifix style QCTP
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In this day and age, why do companies (Peewee and...
In this day and age, why do companies (Peewee and Moderntools) insist on having such rubbish websites!!!!
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12th Nov 2023, 03:57 PM
Thread: Source for 40 position multifix style QCTP
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Very old thread I know........ Has anybody...
Very old thread I know........
Has anybody purchased a Multifix style tool post or tool holders lately? I have a Create Tools set but need to purchase more holders but do not know who to trust. ... -
11th Nov 2023, 10:25 AM
Thread: Where to Buy Carbide Inserts
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I really appreciate the offer and thought anyway....
I really appreciate the offer and thought anyway. I will find some eventually!!!
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10th Nov 2023, 08:05 PM
Thread: Where to Buy Carbide Inserts
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Thank you gents.....my issue has been watching...
Thank you gents.....my issue has been watching too many US YouTube videos where everything is in bananas. I just found an ISO insert chart and see where you have got your codes from and agree with...
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10th Nov 2023, 05:24 PM
Thread: Where to Buy Carbide Inserts
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Where to Buy Carbide Inserts
I have 2 old face mills that I need to purchase new inserts for. I am no expert in insert identification but from this info:
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7th Nov 2023, 08:54 PM
Thread: HELP: Crown Manual Pallet Truck Repair
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Success. I pulled the check valve out, cleaned,...
Success. I pulled the check valve out, cleaned, smacked the ball bearing against the seat to ensure its was well seated, used some sealing tape and voile!
Cheers for the help.