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2nd Aug 2020, 02:58 AM
Thread: Adelaide SA firearms audit
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Law Abiding
I suspect most law abiding firearms owners wouldn’t object to having their firearms safe inspected in order to keep the Firearms register up to date etc.
The only minor worry might be whether you... -
1st Aug 2020, 05:27 PM
Thread: Lathe for gunsmithing?
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Thanks sincerely Karl
I don’t disagree at all with what your saying, about H&F Machinery House.
I think I’d prefer Taiwanese over Chinese Lathe. I’d also prefer something like an older lathe as long as it’s not trashed /... -
31st Jul 2020, 09:15 PM
Thread: New Lathe - AL-346V ?
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Thanks sincerely Rusty Arc
Can’t thank you enough for your practical experience advice.
I’ve jumped up a size from the AL346V now to the AL356V with the 2 inch spindle bore, but only because the AL346V is all sold out nation... -
31st Jul 2020, 09:49 AM
Thread: Lathe for gunsmithing?
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Thanks Eskimo
Thanks indeed for that.
Yes a mill is also on the cards (HM48) which I also looked at while there yesterday.
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/M126D
What’s another $5.7k in the hole?
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31st Jul 2020, 09:41 AM
Thread: Adelaide SA firearms audit
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Spring compression
Here in WA your required to remove the bolt and store separately.
That just means in the same gun safe, but locked separately in the small top section. I keep magazines in with the bolts locked... -
31st Jul 2020, 09:05 AM
Thread: Lathe for gunsmithing?
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Thanks Michael
Thanks indeed Michael.
This Lathe does have the support spider adjustments on the rear side of the spindle & is 2 inch diameter.
I’m well aware of Aus firearms laws, have held a WA license for ~40... -
31st Jul 2020, 02:08 AM
Thread: New Lathe - AL-346V ?
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Looked today
So today I did go down to Machinery House and looked over the AL356V.
Is it possible to fall in love with a machine at first sight?
I put my hands on it, I caressed it’s controls, I even pretended... -
31st Jul 2020, 01:35 AM
Thread: Lathe for gunsmithing?
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Lathe for gunsmithing?
Just after some advice please. I think I have found my first lathe I’d like to buy.
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/L565D
Can anyone advise me please if I wanted to progress to gun smithing... -
28th Jul 2020, 07:01 PM
Thread: New Lathe - AL-346V ?
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Nor
North of the river Steve, & U?
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28th Jul 2020, 05:40 PM
Thread: New Lathe - AL-346V ?
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Thank you James
Thank you sincerely for taking the time James, I really appreciate it.
You make excellent points, & I’m inclined to agree with everything you said. I was all set today to go & look in person at the... -
28th Jul 2020, 04:16 AM
Thread: New Lathe - AL-346V ?
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Another considering AL346V
I hope it’s not rude to reply to a year old thread, but it refers to the exact same lathe I have my heart set on buying, and I’ve read all 5 pages & was hoping to ask a couple more questions if I...