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16th Mar 2024, 08:18 PM
Thread: A walk around an old borer.
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A walk around an old borer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01oP_LBi2zc
Nearly as old as me and still running.
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10th Mar 2024, 09:40 AM
Thread: Boiler pipe and the borer.
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Boiler pipe and the borer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHJLVw_islM
Just an old blokes saturday. BC. -
2nd Mar 2024, 05:44 PM
Thread: Saturday work and drill grinder 4.
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Saturday work and drill grinder 4.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFkWeqNzx9I
I spent some time on the project.
Regards
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24th Feb 2024, 03:09 PM
Thread: Saturday in my shed.
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Saturday in my shed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtlW999YeYs
A mixed workshop video and a cutter with front taper?
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19th Feb 2024, 07:36 PM
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New parting tool and drill grinder 3.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmNHuwieccc
Just some short clips of the weekend work.
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3rd Feb 2024, 03:42 PM
Thread: 3 chaser grinding jigs.
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3 chaser grinding jigs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7by0hjjbGo
Hope I got this right.
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3rd Feb 2024, 03:40 PM
Thread: Drill grinder build 2B
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Thanks Steve. How you going with the T & C...
Thanks Steve. How you going with the T & C grinder? BC
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3rd Feb 2024, 03:39 PM
Thread: Drill grinder build 2B
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Drill grinder 2B
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4xbsW0RNzo
I hope the link is now correct.
Could not find how to edit the post.
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28th Jan 2024, 04:13 PM
Thread: Drill grinder build 2B
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Drill grinder build 2B
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CewHVhtaLiQ
Here is the second video. My editing program would not allow it all in one go.
All the best.
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28th Jan 2024, 04:09 PM
Thread: Drill grinder build 2A
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Drill grinder build 2A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CewHVhtaLiQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CewHVhtaLiQ
A bit more work on the drill grinder and 2 mistakes. One of them in the following video.
Regards
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20th Jan 2024, 06:17 PM
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Eccentric pivot drill grinder build 1.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU8dWgb0zbU
I can't find 1 to buy so build it is my option.
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13th Jan 2024, 01:49 PM
Thread: Cutter grinder stops.
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Cutter grinder stops.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjDcouK9VYA
Another vides for you guys and announce my second issue of the shed mag.
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12th Jan 2024, 12:22 PM
Thread: New Magazine
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New Magazine
Hello everyone.
The second issue of my shed magazine is out, and still free.
Please go to hmsmea.com.au and press the link on the landing page. If you want notification of new issues please fill... -
6th Jan 2024, 12:05 PM
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3 T & C video links and my next mag is coming soon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH_eI5pTzr8
Hy Guys.
I had to be quick today as time is short. In the comments are links to 3 great T & C videos that show much. Not my work though.
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29th Dec 2023, 02:12 PM
Thread: Shaper tooling and books.
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Shaper tooling and books.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av49FpbQYm0
Hello to all of you. Hope you did well over Christmas and again in the new year.
My latest video of shaper tools and a few good books on shapers. I'm... -
23rd Dec 2023, 06:03 PM
Thread: T & C Christmas and 2 workheads.
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T & C Christmas and 2 workheads.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgKspMifcBo
My latest with easy tool holding.
regards
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23rd Dec 2023, 06:01 PM
Thread: Shaper ops and some shaper tools.
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Clapper lift.
Hello Reidy 41.
The clapper lifter was fitted when I bought the shaper but I think is is standard. Other designs use a cable to lift the clapper. My shaper can only have the tool head tilted about... -
23rd Dec 2023, 05:57 PM
Thread: Problems with UNIMIG Workshop 255
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Poor welds.
Hello from BC.
First up you have the earth lead in the socket for welding thin sheet. The inductance is rong for higher current. Use the socket to the right.
regards
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16th Dec 2023, 07:23 PM
Thread: Shaper ops and some shaper tools.
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Shaper ops and some shaper tools.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh3YpMY4X2w
Just some shorts from this week and a good hint for honing HSS tools.
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9th Dec 2023, 03:07 PM
Thread: The slotter 2.
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The slotter 2.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ7CmYJewC4
Hi to all.
It would seem the fixture was not interesting but they want to see the slotter running.
It's above.
Regards
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5th Dec 2023, 03:48 PM
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A hot summer running day at the club.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_daXlViMeA
It was well worth going to the track for a busy day pulling passangers.
Regards
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2nd Dec 2023, 07:30 PM
Thread: "New" tool+cutter grinder
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Tool and cutter taper.
Hello Nigel.
I have in the past had a similar error. please check if the MT tang is fouling in the bore before the taper goes home. I have had to relieve the tang radius or fillet to allow it to go... -
2nd Dec 2023, 07:23 PM
Thread: A loco axle squaring fixture.
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A loco axle squaring fixture.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kljrC4QXoDs
Hi again.
This is how the second part of the job gets dun.
regards
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2nd Dec 2023, 07:21 PM
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A fixture for keyways in koco wheels and slotter tools.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9k1tQMpsYI
Hello guys.
A short video on using the slotter and slotter tools.
Regards
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25th Nov 2023, 12:11 PM
Thread: T & C controls 2
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T & C controls 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRwiqEYFyAw
A bit more info and close ups with a new light.
Regards
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18th Nov 2023, 05:27 PM
Thread: Tool and cutter controls.
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Tool and cutter controls.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EKOdFfuNU4
I help remove a broken tap and then run thru the T & C controls.
Regards
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18th Nov 2023, 05:26 PM
Thread: Tool and cutter tips.
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Annular cutters
Hello Kryn. I have published several videos of annular cutter grinding on Youtube. Inmyshedwith BC The inner facet is where you most need a table stop. If you can't make sense of it from the other...
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11th Nov 2023, 01:47 PM
Thread: Tool and cutter tips.
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Tool and cutter tips.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JtI4I71-_U
Hi to all. Here is the latest video on tool grinding. I didn't get the drama dressing the wheel as I don't want grit in my camcorder. The new mic works... -
28th Oct 2023, 06:26 PM
Thread: Back to the shed
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Back to the shed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cKNPCPSyEM&t=1s
Some new tools donated and the borer is re positioned.
Good to be back again.
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27th Oct 2023, 01:18 PM
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Traction engine rally at Crows Nest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG4lBp3s6lU
Hi to all.
This was a great weekend. Well organised and presented by friendly people. A pity all my still pics were lost to space.
I'm now looking at... -
20th Oct 2023, 11:49 AM
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Esab welder
Hello again.
The Esab powersource can be used for DC tig only, steel and stainless. Most probably in lift arc mode or if it is old, scratch start. You will need a torch with a valve to control the... -
18th Oct 2023, 12:04 PM
Thread: Two can weld a lot faster then one.
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twin arc welding
Hi guys.
There are commercial attachments for site welders to allow multi operators. Each unit is a high current resistor that helps to even out the load on the power source and reduce current... -
18th Oct 2023, 11:56 AM
Thread: New magazine
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My mag
Hello again.
Thanks for all the hits on my mag. It was slower than I thought it would go but the numbers are there.
I have had a lot of assistance offered by members here and thru other sources. So... -
15th Oct 2023, 12:34 PM
Thread: Grinding saturday 3.
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Grinding saturday 3.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqHMfhi2KOY
Just a bit more info for you to watch.
Regards
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12th Oct 2023, 05:00 PM
Thread: New magazine
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My new mag
Hello Steve.
All I have done is buy books on the subject for many years and read the skins off them. This is my 4th technology change though it blended in with other interests. My intention is to do... -
12th Oct 2023, 01:34 PM
Thread: New magazine
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My mag.
Hey guys.
I agree we need more visage for the hobby and a listing of events. However the hobby must contribute. My web site hmsmea.com.au has been up for 2 years and I advertised on the forums that... -
8th Oct 2023, 04:05 PM
Thread: New magazine
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New magazine
https://online.fliphtml5.com/pzolx/rwuv/#p=2
Hello guys.
I have finally published a mag for the Aus reader. Please help make it ours, not just mine.
At the moment it's free including adds.... -
30th Sep 2023, 08:15 PM
Thread: Back to the borer.
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Back to the borer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWHRw6ev1P4&t=15s
Hello again.
I found a few problems and caused just as many.
Machining hard metals isn't easy.
Regards
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26th Sep 2023, 01:10 PM
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Problems with my borer and tool and cutter grinder.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqxYt662VmQ
Hello to all.
Just some workshop videos on machine problems.
Regards
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2nd Sep 2023, 07:20 PM
Thread: A steam traction engine fire up.
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A steam traction engine fire up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAx0aVHATUU
A bit different from tool grinding but I have a forklift so it was delivered to me.
Bloody beautiful model.
regards
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26th Aug 2023, 08:30 PM
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Tool and cutter wheel dressing and tap grinding.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edRej6wI_V8
Another shed video for you all.
Regards
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19th Aug 2023, 08:57 PM
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Story of the offhand ground countersink.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ygk4xTLW8DU
A surprise result with grinding by hand.
regards
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5th Aug 2023, 07:28 PM
Thread: new tools and toys.
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new tools and toys.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsfEN6I8aJ8
Another video from my shed.
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30th Jul 2023, 04:06 PM
Thread: New tools and shed work.
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New tools and shed work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vgjZ8UgzfQ
A bit more in this saga.
regards
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24th Jul 2023, 08:58 AM
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A look around my shop and weekend work continues.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfPeaYU9dzc
Hi to everyone.
A peek at what I do during the week and small tool holding.
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15th Jul 2023, 03:56 PM
Thread: Back to machining for me.
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Back to machining for me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZbxtJMzGmI
Back to the turret mill and shaper.
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8th Jul 2023, 04:07 PM
Thread: Saturday grinding and new tools.
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Saturday grinding and new tools.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7JtHSvOjSc
Hi to all. I finish the butchered dovetail cutter and some new tools.
Regards
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26th Jun 2023, 09:22 AM
Thread: Grinding saws and cutters 2
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Grinding saws and cutters 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u77BMUndOsw
The second part where I make sparks. Sorry it's in 2 parts but windows helped.
regards
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25th Jun 2023, 05:52 PM
Thread: grinding saws and cutters.
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grinding saws and cutters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PfAUUStCTo
Hello again. A link to a video on grinding saws and failed cutters. I was forced to make it into 2 parts and the second installment will go up tomorrow... -
18th Jun 2023, 02:24 PM
Thread: A bit of saturday work.
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A bit of saturday work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk2RGji7d_Y
Hi to all. I'm using a new editor thanks to Windows 11. Some of the milling clips are missing from the middle but still worth watching.
Next weekend...