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6th Mar 2024, 04:14 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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Yes, from Gennady. Which one did you get? i am...
Yes, from Gennady.
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5th Mar 2024, 05:20 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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New toy awaiting shipment. Need to send payment...
New toy awaiting shipment. Need to send payment when i get back on Friday, in Thailand at the moment, then it ships. No idea how long that will take
to come from Europe
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15th Feb 2024, 06:58 PM
Thread: CNC metal cutting questions
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What sort of quantity? If low then just touch up...
What sort of quantity?
If low then just touch up the corners with a file if required.
Or can just reduce the inner diameter to avoid problems according to your drawing
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10th Feb 2024, 12:32 AM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: I would think you need to pay the customer for...
I would think you need to pay the customer for letting you have so much fun :D
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2nd Feb 2024, 03:31 PM
Thread: Vernier callipers
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I have 2 pairs of $14 calipers from M&G...
I have 2 pairs of $14 calipers from M&G Productions.
I also have a Mitutoyo set. The M&G ones are nearly as smooth and seem just as accurate. Have had them for more than 2 years and still on the... -
25th Nov 2023, 10:11 PM
Thread: Another ELS (Electronic Lead Screw)
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i would be tempted if i could find a good quality...
i would be tempted if i could find a good quality small heavy machine rather than the chinesium ones
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25th Nov 2023, 06:28 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: I didn't have a mate thats into that strange...
I didn't
have a mate thats into that strange wood stuff
I just tig'd some 8 mm rod to the flat bar
Its bloody solid so should survive me
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25th Nov 2023, 05:14 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: i have lots of 18v Ryobi tools and they are...
i have lots of 18v Ryobi tools and they are always in the way so i gave them a new home.
Much better
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25th Nov 2023, 04:54 PM
Thread: Another ELS (Electronic Lead Screw)
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That's very impressive and i really want to buy...
That's very impressive and i really want to buy one but then i will need to buy a lathe to put it on :o
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2nd Oct 2023, 10:20 PM
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That's what i do and it paid off a while ago when...
That's what i do and it paid off a while ago when they got all my cameras.
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31st Aug 2023, 05:37 PM
Thread: D1-6 spindle nose cams
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Never expect a refund in a disputed transaction...
Never expect a refund in a disputed transaction from AliExpress as they always support the seller. I have been there several times so now i factor in about 10% cheaper or i buy elsewhere like Ebay...
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31st Jul 2023, 12:40 PM
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a shaper is high tech, I have seen several where...
a shaper is high tech, I have seen several where the gear teeth repairs are done with an angle grinder including the crown wheel of a truck
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22nd Jul 2023, 07:01 PM
Thread: DIY Lathe, don't roll your eyes...
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Here in Wait Awhile, W.A., we have the same 63...
Here in Wait Awhile, W.A., we have the same 63 amps per domestic service.
Why is your shed limited to 36A, the house won't be pulling the rest all the time.
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5th Jul 2023, 02:31 PM
Thread: Hydroponic nutrient gal tank design
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If you have a table saw of some sort the mould is...
If you have a table saw of some sort the mould is just some melamine particle board roughly screwed together and some filler, maybe melt in some candle wax or some non hardening filler from bunnings,...
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4th Jul 2023, 01:08 PM
Thread: Hydroponic nutrient gal tank design
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I would make up a mould out of melamine sheet...
I would make up a mould out of melamine sheet then take it to somebody that does fiberglass work and then them to blast it with a chopper gun.
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25th Mar 2023, 03:29 PM
Thread: Thinking about buying a new lathe
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serious money but seriously nice. I don't regret...
serious money but seriously nice. I don't regret the 37 i paid for my SunMaster
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19th Mar 2023, 08:20 PM
Thread: Thinking about buying a new lathe
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The 38 and 1640 look like the same machine just...
The 38 and 1640 look like the same machine just the extras differ so i would think the 1640 is the better choice. I was a little surprised that a 16" lathe only has a 2" bore but then they are cheap...
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14th Mar 2023, 11:38 AM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: That seems very coarse My level is .02mm per...
That seems very coarse
My level is .02mm per Meter and not terribly expensive
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2nd Mar 2023, 08:29 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: good to see that I am following tradition even if...
good to see that I am following tradition even if i am off a tiny bit with it being a clock and not a sundial :D
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2nd Mar 2023, 12:10 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: Close. The time references were a tip 401800
Close. The time references were a tip
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2nd Mar 2023, 01:33 AM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: Time will reveal all :D
Time will reveal all :D
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2nd Mar 2023, 12:21 AM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: Not that big. big relative to the little gears is...
Not that big. big relative to the little gears is in the range around 50mm.
this one should pretty much give it away. Everybody thinks it some sort of phallic symbol
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1st Mar 2023, 07:45 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: Sorry very cold. With the tiny size it would...
Sorry very cold.
With the tiny size it would have to be a bloody small machine
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1st Mar 2023, 05:04 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: The little gears got a big brother. 1mm pins on...
The little gears got a big brother. 1mm pins on 6mm PCD
Bearings are ceramic ball bearings 2x6x3 and the big one is 3x8x4
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27th Feb 2023, 06:55 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: not an oxy tip another clue 401784 The .6mm...
not an oxy tip
another clue
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27th Feb 2023, 04:53 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: Stupid thing is sideways but it doesn't matter...
Stupid thing is sideways but it doesn't matter
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8 Holes 0.6mm diameter 7.5mm deep on a 4.35mm PCD
That was fun and a lot easier than i expected
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26th Feb 2023, 05:07 PM
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I have one that i picked up cheap from an...
I have one that i picked up cheap from an auction. It was basically unused and had the original stone on it that seemed brand new
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19th Feb 2023, 11:04 PM
Thread: New Shed Floor Covering
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Simple solution to that is to not clean them...
Simple solution to that is to not clean them very often :D :rolleyes:
I haven't dropped anything pointy on them yet but give me time :B
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18th Feb 2023, 02:23 PM
Thread: New Shed Floor Covering
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I agree if they are normal domestic clay tiles....
I agree if they are normal domestic clay tiles. The porcelain tiles are tough as hell. I have dropped so many things on them, ball peen hammers and such. and they don't crack or chip. The colour is...
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18th Feb 2023, 10:56 AM
Thread: New Shed Floor Covering
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my current shed i have porcelain floor tiles. a...
my current shed i have porcelain floor tiles. a near 2 ton lathe on skates doesn't bother it and nor does anything else. Best floor i've ever had
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28th Jan 2023, 10:30 AM
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Sticky: Tried that, see if the edit fixed it 401452 It...
Tried that, see if the edit fixed it
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27th Jan 2023, 11:41 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: shed portion of the house reno is complete so...
shed portion of the house reno is complete so time for a break from that so first piece of the next project
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My latest toy which will be very useful in this project.
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13th Jan 2023, 03:57 PM
Thread: Tooling shapes
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My new drill press does that. Its a real cool toy...
My new drill press does that. Its a real cool toy :D
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12th Jan 2023, 03:29 PM
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Done lots of that. A slightly tapered cutter...
Done lots of that. A slightly tapered cutter pushes the burs down and they cant really form there as the plastic makes them shear off.
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10th Dec 2022, 12:29 AM
Thread: Prices gone mad?
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I haven't bought from China in ages due to the...
I haven't bought from China in ages due to the postage.
Even the local chinese importers are seeing big rises. Paid about 400 odd for a set of taps, now over 600
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12th Aug 2022, 02:52 PM
Thread: Why do I want a D Bit Grinder
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Bugger i should up my expectations. I am going to...
Bugger i should up my expectations. I am going to move from the Hafpos D bit up to a tool and cutter grinder and was going to ask about $850, accept about $750, for my D bit with all the accessories...
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25th Jun 2022, 08:33 PM
Thread: New Lathe - AL-346V ?
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the Morse taper tooling has a tang at the end...
the Morse taper tooling has a tang at the end which determines when it will eject from the lathe. If it ejects too soon then grind the tang back until it ejects where you want it too. I have seen...
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3rd May 2022, 10:36 PM
Thread: Shopping for a new air compressor
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did you install the little black air boxes. it...
did you install the little black air boxes. it was very loud without them. With the boxes on i can have a normal conversation without any problems
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3rd May 2022, 05:28 PM
Thread: Shopping for a new air compressor
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does anyone know what material is used to form...
does anyone know what material is used to form the seals/rings in these silent type compressors. I was given one by a dopey mate that had it beside him while spray painting. Needless to say it...
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3rd May 2022, 04:56 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: Been very occupied with house renovations which...
Been very occupied with house renovations which includes a shed expansion. It has begun. floor will be finished by friday and the brickies will start about 10 days later.
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7th Feb 2022, 06:26 PM
Thread: Lathe sugestions
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Have inserted a few comments amongst the quote. ...
Have inserted a few comments amongst the quote.
I think the Aesthetic aspects get very difficult with a new machine, cost wise, and old machines can be very variable accuracy wise.
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4th Feb 2022, 10:45 AM
Thread: AL960-B spindle taper ?
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My old lathe had a D1-4 It had a Morse 4 or 5...
My old lathe had a D1-4 It had a Morse 4 or 5 taper in the spindle, cant remember which. It had an adapter to Morse 3, same as the tail stock. My new lathe is Morse 6 with an adapter to Morse 4. the...
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1st Nov 2021, 07:31 PM
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Thats why i like M&G. Have chatted to Felix...
Thats why i like M&G. Have chatted to Felix several times and he is quite switched on. He has obtained things for me that he doesn't normally stock, seems very helpful and so far always good stuff.
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27th Oct 2021, 01:17 AM
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M&G sell them, good price as well. I have bought...
M&G sell them, good price as well. I have bought 3 different sizes off him
The A1 size would fit a small lathe but check it out, there is an A0 size as well. Don't stuff it up like I did :B
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25th Oct 2021, 12:03 AM
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I had a 1300x1000x25 and just used some 125 diam...
I had a 1300x1000x25 and just used some 125 diam pipe legs welded to the bottom. I have shoved it around quite a bit and the legs haven't fallen off yet :D
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21st Aug 2021, 10:23 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: Finally
Finally my 40 position toolpost came. Bloody long wait. Made a new stud with the 4 way holder supplied, i sure do hate them things, but the pain is over now :D, Its hard to describe just how huge the...
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4th Aug 2021, 08:30 PM
Thread: Lathe upgrade question
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Sunmaster make a nice machine in that size but...
Sunmaster make a nice machine in that size but its about 18K i went a bit bigger and up in the standard of machine and that was 35K so somewhere between those numbers i would think most Taiwanese...
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20th Jul 2021, 11:09 AM
Thread: W.A. 40 Position Tool Holder
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Sold
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14th Jul 2021, 09:41 AM
Thread: Drill Press Lighting
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That works well but i would assume that when the...
That works well but i would assume that when the cutting tool varies then the shadow won't stay consistent. Easy on a saw blade but would like to see it set up on a drill press
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8th Jul 2021, 05:16 PM
Thread: Importing a lathe to Aus
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The display on my mill doesn't have a smoothing...
The display on my mill doesn't have a smoothing function that I am aware of. Smoothing to my mind is a waste of time, better to just turn off that digit. The least significant digit will always...