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    Brilliant! :2tsup:

    Brilliant! :2tsup:
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    I await you report! It is amazing how many...

    I await you report!

    It is amazing how many uses their are for a wiper motor!!!!!
  3. 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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    The Ozito looks like the same machine.

    The Ozito looks like the same machine.
  5. 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...
  6. :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...
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RC8WL2ngfA ...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RC8WL2ngfA

    Oxtool explains it from 19 minutes onwards...........
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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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    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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    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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    Ukraine?? Mine took several weeks.

    Ukraine?? Mine took several weeks.
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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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    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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    Bidder 2116.......I knew that was you...... lol

    Bidder 2116.......I knew that was you...... lol
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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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    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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    Appreciate you looking.....cheers

    Appreciate you looking.....cheers
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    That would be one less project build! Txs

    That would be one less project build! Txs
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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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    Good to have you here.

    Good to have you here.
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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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    Thanks for all the comments. I agree that a...

    Thanks for all the comments.

    I agree that a straight edge is an expensive item that would generous only have a few hours of use. However, to rebuild machines correctly it is a necessary...
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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.

    Straight edges do not come up for sale in...
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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!!!
  33. Thread: lathes

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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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    Neil, your efforts are appreciated!! :brava

    Neil, your efforts are appreciated!! :brava
  35. 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...
  36. 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!!!!!
  37. Only the threading......

    Only the threading......
  38. 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.

    I appreciate the offer...
  39. 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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    Good on ya Cobber. Time to relax and enjoy life!

    Good on ya Cobber. Time to relax and enjoy life!
  41. @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!!!

    I cannot afford anything near 20k for a merlin. As far as I recall, the tank engine version is...
  42. 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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    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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    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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    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!!!!

    Does anybody know what the interchangeability is like between the various Multifix style...
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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. ...
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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!!!


    Kryn, been thinking about buying a black book for ages. I best get on with it and buy one!!!!
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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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    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:


    1. 1/2" square with no mounting hole, zero relief, just under 5mm...
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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.
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