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11th May 2020, 08:18 AM
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sorry sold that arvo on facebook. took longer to...
sorry sold that arvo on facebook.
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11th May 2020, 08:17 AM
Thread: hafco horizontal bandsaw
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sold
sold
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6th May 2020, 11:49 AM
Thread: hafco horizontal bandsaw
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hafco horizontal bandsaw
again ill get photos this arvo
pretty sure it is the bs7l but an older model.
on wheels
has coolant set up
was working last time i used it about 12 months ago.
havent turned it on since
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6th May 2020, 11:39 AM
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looking to sell, Mars lathe and archdale horizontal mill
not sure what they are worth to be honest
bought them to clean up and learn about metal work.
Hobby interests have changed somewhat.
Lathe has some tooling, works and seems to be in good... -
16th Apr 2020, 11:34 AM
Thread: Mars Mill
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hows this going? i have a MARS lathe and i...
hows this going?
i have a MARS lathe and i like the fact i have something made in Australia let alone Brisbane -
1st Apr 2020, 01:08 PM
Thread: shaper on facebook marketplace
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shaper on facebook marketplace
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/150677282941846/
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21st Jan 2020, 02:55 PM
Thread: Mars lathe resto
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yeah, i like that jig. Just dont think i am...
yeah, i like that jig.
Just dont think i am skilled enough just yet to make it precise enough.
I have seen other videos using a ring or pipe around the outside and retracting jaws until they... -
21st Jan 2020, 09:22 AM
Thread: Mars lathe resto
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took chuck off yesterday and cleaned up a little...
took chuck off yesterday and cleaned up a little to see manufacturer markings.
Warren and Brown logo stamped into it.
I think ill clean this up and see how it goes, i like the idea of having... -
15th Jan 2020, 01:58 PM
Thread: Mars lathe resto
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i definitely need to do the jaws. It hasnt...
i definitely need to do the jaws.
It hasnt been used apparently for over 40 years.
Has thrust issues also, so i think i need another thrust plate maybe.
Then jaws ground it hopefully it would... -
15th Jan 2020, 10:47 AM
Thread: Mars lathe resto
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Mars lathe resto
Hi i will be soon starting the resto / revival of my mars lathe.
I dont think the 3 jaw chuck is original to the machine and needs work.
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12th Nov 2019, 08:30 AM
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i am going through this same issue i think. Have...
i am going through this same issue i think.
Have a QCTP AXA 250-111
My mars lathe has a bolt to hold old tool post down.
This bolt is to large for the QCTP.
I only had 5 minutes to look at... -
22nd Oct 2019, 07:41 AM
Thread: which tool post for Mars Lathe
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which tool post for Mars Lathe
Hi All,
I have a mars lathe that i will be fixing up.
it came with 16mm tools but they are too high for work peice.
Was wondering if i should buy a quick change tool post and adjust them to... -
5th Sep 2019, 10:23 AM
Thread: help with MARS tailstock
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oh ok, i will definitely let you know if i do. ...
oh ok, i will definitely let you know if i do.
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4th Sep 2019, 03:49 PM
Thread: help with MARS tailstock
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thanks everyone. Got it counterbored out...
thanks everyone.
Got it counterbored out enough to get the screw in.
The thread inside the brass is damaged also but it is catching some threads and threading in and out smoothly.
Where... -
3rd Sep 2019, 02:27 PM
Thread: help with MARS tailstock
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thanks I will take it into work, the...
thanks
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2nd Sep 2019, 10:14 PM
Thread: help with MARS tailstock
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Tried from other side It's not long enough The...
Tried from other side
It's not long enough
The collar at the end of the thread stops it.
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2nd Sep 2019, 07:56 PM
Thread: help with MARS tailstock
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381742381741381739381740 Here are some shots
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2nd Sep 2019, 01:10 PM
Thread: help with MARS tailstock
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help with MARS tailstock
Hi All,
I will get some photos soon but while i remember.
I need some help with some heavy handed work by myself.
My tail stock was rusted together and was a real pain to get apart.
I ended... -
25th Jul 2019, 07:46 AM
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place the leg against the cylinder where you want...
place the leg against the cylinder where you want it
place a marker in the middle of a washer
Run washer around outside of cylinder while pen marks the leg.
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23rd Jul 2019, 12:04 PM
Thread: morse taper #2
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morse taper #2
Hi All,
Have the opportunity to buy a mill that has a morse taper #2
Would i have troubles with tooling for something like this?
What issues should i be thinking about with morse taper #2
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12th Jul 2019, 04:15 PM
Thread: Devon Ipswich Lathe
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12th Jul 2019, 12:06 PM
Thread: Devon Ipswich Lathe
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Devon Ipswich Lathe
Hi I have another metal lathe that was given to me by my uncle.
He acquired it through purchasing cars and tools out of an old mans shed.
I cant find any information on the brand at all.
Has... -
10th Jul 2019, 04:19 PM
Thread: Mars Lathe
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ahhh yes i have that also, i thought it may have...
ahhh yes i have that also, i thought it may have been that.
It was off for picture as i was mounting a motor to it.
The original motor kept arcing, i pulled it down to clean and fix but everything... -
10th Jul 2019, 04:06 PM
Thread: Mars Lathe
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thanks for the info. What is a countershaft?...
thanks for the info.
What is a countershaft?
oh i have the big cast iron stands and chip tray also
Ive got the tools you suggested, i havent measured anything as yet.
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10th Jul 2019, 03:43 PM
Thread: Mars Lathe
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Mars Lathe
Hi All,
This is a Mars lathe i picked up last year sometime for $200.
The guy was gonna scrap it and i wanted to tinker around with a lathe for a long time so i got it.
I hope to restore this... -
10th Jul 2019, 09:57 AM
Thread: Congratulations, im here.... pfft.
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Congratulations, im here.... pfft.
Hi all,
I live in northern suburbs of Brisbane.
Have a keen interest in owning tools and machinery.
Have all intentions on restoring and using what i have, but also have the realisation that... -
8th Jul 2019, 11:09 AM
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how much is this?
how much is this?
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8th Jul 2019, 10:29 AM
Thread: Mars 5.5" lathe restoration
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newbie with a mars lathe
hi all,
absolutely new to this stuff.
been working on cars forever and a bit of woodwork
but always been interested in machinery
I came across this mars lathe about a year ago and i am ready to...