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  1. sorry sold that arvo on facebook. took longer to...

    sorry sold that arvo on facebook.
    took longer to write the add then it did to sell
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    sold

    sold
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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
    top of...
  4. 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...
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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
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    shaper on facebook marketplace

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/150677282941846/
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
    I will end up cleaning it up but jaws need grinding aswell....
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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...
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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...
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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.

    Thanks
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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...
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    thanks I will take it into work, the...

    thanks

    I will take it into work, the maintenance department has a lathe there and ill get it done.
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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.
    Thanks for the reply
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    381742381741381739381740 Here are some shots

    381742381741381739381740


    Here are some shots
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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...
  19. 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.
    Should give you the profile to cut.
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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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    380776380777380778380779380780380781380774380775

    380776380777380778380779380780380781380774380775
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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...
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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...
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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.
    Ive grab the chuck and...
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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...
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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...
  27. how much is this?

    how much is this?
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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...
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