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3rd Apr 2024, 04:34 PM
Thread: Bench Grinder Capacitor
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Latecomer here but sometimes there is a mechanism...
Latecomer here but sometimes there is a mechanism to switch out the start cap once the motor is running (centrifugal/spring or otherwise) so maybe this could be a factor in it living for some time....
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18th Mar 2024, 09:49 AM
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NSW Hi again H, Thanks, was an interesting...
Hi again H,
Thanks, was an interesting machine, quite amazing that someone had the will and the resources to put something together from those pieces, I will come and collect another one of those... -
14th Mar 2024, 05:37 PM
Thread: Machinery scrap @ Beaufort VIC
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Sad to see the Ward there but realistically,...
Sad to see the Ward there but realistically, there aren't many modern usage cases for it these days. And there are still a few around, sitting in various places. Sadly its only really useful maybe to...
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14th Mar 2024, 01:55 PM
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NSW Hi, I could use that tailstock for a project I...
Hi,
I could use that tailstock for a project I have here. Maybe also the block of cast iron that held the slideway bars (I assume) but will have to look at (another project) and measure it up so... -
14th Feb 2024, 11:06 AM
Thread: Another Renting issue - end of lease
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I have an update and very good news for myself...
I have an update and very good news for myself and my family. We luckily found a place very close so little disruption to school and routine as well as a small workshop space that will be for me to...
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15th Jan 2024, 11:44 AM
Thread: Another Renting issue - end of lease
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Would like to thank you for your well considered...
Would like to thank you for your well considered suggestions, this is much appreciated. I'll try to cut loose and move on more of the extra stuff I'd been holding onto, just in case. There are a few...
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12th Jan 2024, 03:10 PM
Thread: Another Renting issue - end of lease
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Another Renting issue - end of lease
Hi,
Have a Hercus 9C in bits, lots of spares (held onto for now until I know that I don't need them for the restoration) and a recently acquired Conrik mill.
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9th Jan 2024, 09:42 PM
Thread: WTB narrow bodied 4 jaw chuck
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PDW, message me if you would like me to...
PDW, message me if you would like me to investigate on whether it is still available. I might be able to help out but its a bit of a hassle for me to get out that way. But if you find yourself...
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9th Jan 2024, 09:36 PM
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another image, Looks like it may have had plain...
another image, Looks like it may have had plain bearings... ? Wonder how they go with long term repetition use on milling operations.
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9th Jan 2024, 09:32 PM
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Hey Bruce, nice to hear from you! It was listed...
Hey Bruce, nice to hear from you! It was listed 'for offers'
I have messaged the seller to try to get an idea of what it went for but here are a couple of photos for interests sake...
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9th Jan 2024, 09:30 PM
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Hi Kryn, It has sold, I couldn't afford to...
Hi Kryn,
It has sold, I couldn't afford to make a proper offer, so I don't know what the figure was or could have been. (Just made a low offer of $50 on the off chance they just wanted to get rid... -
8th Jan 2024, 09:45 PM
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Very interesting keyway cutter/mini horizontal mill
It even comes with some small collets. I put an offer on it, but to be honest it was very much at the lower end and I don't expect to hear back from them. (I also took on a project recently and will...
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1st Jan 2024, 12:36 PM
Thread: WTB narrow bodied 4 jaw chuck
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There was a very cheap narrow 4 jaw on...
There was a very cheap narrow 4 jaw on marketplace in Sydney a couple of weeks ago... It had at least one damaged screw (square chuck key drive was split) so there's a chance it might still be...
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30th Dec 2023, 01:05 PM
Thread: New member - mikeys
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Hi Mike, nice to meet you. Steve.
Hi Mike, nice to meet you.
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29th Dec 2023, 03:56 PM
Thread: baby Conrik horizontal mill
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Today I got the machine mobile, so I can move it...
Today I got the machine mobile, so I can move it around and work on it. Had a record hoarding expedition on the local council cleanup and amongst many other things I picked up a dolly of the perfect...
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29th Dec 2023, 12:29 AM
Thread: baby Conrik horizontal mill
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Thank you mate. I poked through the last couple...
Thank you mate. I poked through the last couple of posts and saw one photo, it looks great. Will go back and look at the whole thread in depth. Also interesting discussion about the type of motor and...
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27th Dec 2023, 09:40 PM
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Hi hughmack, I feel your pain. I don't know if...
Hi hughmack, I feel your pain. I don't know if you or anyone in your household has a facebook account, but there is a Wollongong based seller that lists a lot of useful looking offcuts on...
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24th Dec 2023, 01:41 PM
Thread: Merry Christmas all !
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And to you guys, too.
And to you guys, too.
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23rd Dec 2023, 09:29 AM
Thread: baby Conrik horizontal mill
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Spindle bearing setup in mine might be the same,...
Spindle bearing setup in mine might be the same, will find out in time. Looks like a preloaded axial load ball race at a glance.
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22nd Dec 2023, 03:43 PM
Thread: baby Conrik horizontal mill
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BrazOmatic, thank you!!!! And thanks for the...
BrazOmatic, thank you!!!!
And thanks for the additional posts, I am really a mechanical and engineering preserver at heart, just love this stuff. I'm glad you are kind hearted enough to be happy... -
21st Dec 2023, 10:32 AM
Thread: baby Conrik horizontal mill
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That is quite interesting. I have been looking...
That is quite interesting. I have been looking around the various machining sites on the internet, looking for something similar, haven't found anything quite like it. I will post a few more photos...
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20th Dec 2023, 04:09 PM
Thread: baby Conrik horizontal mill
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Thank you Kafie, That vertical attachment...
Thank you Kafie,
That vertical attachment looks simple enough to actually work!
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20th Dec 2023, 02:19 PM
Thread: baby Conrik horizontal mill
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baby Conrik horizontal mill
Stoked to have taken posession of this Australian made Conrik baby horizontal mill. Seems to be in close to working condition, probably just needs a wipe down and some basic lubrication, belt...
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4th Dec 2023, 07:40 PM
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This has to be the most interesting listing I've...
This has to be the most interesting listing I've seen, thanks for posting the link. Wonder what engine and chassis was used to build the open wheeler called "SOG" Would be interesting to see it run...
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24th Sep 2023, 10:41 PM
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I used a QCTP for a few years on a work lathe,...
I used a QCTP for a few years on a work lathe, frequently moving over to other lathes without the convenience of QCTP didn't really bother me. Swapping between the quick change tool holders wasn't an...
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9th Sep 2023, 12:30 PM
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Thanks for the links/tips Jekyll and Hyde and...
Thanks for the links/tips Jekyll and Hyde and also kafie,
I'm really not able to spend any money, though that little Hafco mill for $500 looks interesting, looks a bit smaller than an HM30?
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8th Sep 2023, 11:39 PM
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Hmm, that sounds quite frustrating.
Hmm, that sounds quite frustrating.
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8th Sep 2023, 10:35 PM
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I'm sure its not great. But I've got a thirst for...
I'm sure its not great. But I've got a thirst for a small mill. I'm not allowed to take up much space. Or spend any money (my hobbies are funded by selling old things lying around) If I told you how...
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8th Sep 2023, 08:45 PM
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Interesting discussion! Started a new thread...
Interesting discussion!
Started a new thread related to this if anyone wants to have a look...
https://metalworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=209514&p=2009867#post2009867
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8th Sep 2023, 08:42 PM
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Project idea (mini mill) and follow on from the Richardson drill press spindle thread
Since my (sorry!) thread-jack of the richardson spindle thread (in the machinery market section) got quite a few replies, I thought start this thread here in the appropriate part of the forum. Here...
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8th Sep 2023, 02:25 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions and comments regarding...
Thanks for the suggestions and comments regarding light milling on a drilling machine.
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7th Sep 2023, 02:24 PM
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Sorry to drag up an old post... Hope its not a...
Sorry to drag up an old post... Hope its not a problem.
Have a couple of odd questions...
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6th Jul 2023, 12:29 AM
Thread: Farewell John Heine after 120 years.
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Damn, sorry to hear of the closing. I was always...
Damn, sorry to hear of the closing. I was always in awe of the mighty John Heine machinery that I operated as an apprentice 25 years ago. Felt so special to be operating such old machinery that had...
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17th Mar 2023, 11:12 PM
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Yes, there have been a lot of cheap lathes lately...
Yes, there have been a lot of cheap lathes lately in NSW. Tempted by this sort of lathe but then I realise how much work it would be to track down or remanufacture the missing pieces and I think back...
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12th Feb 2023, 10:01 PM
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Agree with the other comments, aggressive...
Agree with the other comments, aggressive solvents aren't a good idea on the enameled wire, especially if the motor isn't all that fresh. Maybe a watered down IPA mix but go easy on it and compressed...
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18th Jan 2023, 10:04 PM
Thread: Posting links to equipment for sale
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18th Jan 2023, 04:20 PM
Thread: Posting links to equipment for sale
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Point noted, I'm sorry if my intentions to inform...
Point noted, I'm sorry if my intentions to inform forum members has actually disadvantaged them by posting links.
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17th Jan 2023, 11:04 PM
Thread: new member Vic
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Hi mate, welcome, I'm quite new here but its...
Hi mate, welcome, I'm quite new here but its pretty good.
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17th Jan 2023, 04:23 PM
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Interesting items Grays online Victoria ending after 8pm today (Eastern states time)
I don't normally look at Victoria because I am in NSW but maybe someone might be interested.
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10th Jan 2023, 04:21 PM
Thread: Interesting combined Mill/Lathe
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Interesting attachment. The one I saw and...
Interesting attachment.
The one I saw and mentioned earlier is this vertical attachment:
Looks very light duty but clever and interesting. Limited usage application but I kind of like it.
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10th Jan 2023, 04:41 AM
Thread: Interesting combined Mill/Lathe
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Fascinating, a few things I would do differently...
Fascinating, a few things I would do differently though. But it looks like it takes light cuts at least.
I recently saw something (in the last few days) working on a similar principle. It was an... -
5th Jan 2023, 08:23 AM
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Improvised milling or routing spindle?
I see many entry level and experimental CNC routers on social media, youtube etc.
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2nd Jan 2023, 10:30 AM
Thread: Hercus 9C Pulley Upgrade
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Interesting thread and hope its no problem to...
Interesting thread and hope its no problem to bring back a thread from 2020.
Really lovely looking lathe and nicely set up there neevo.
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1st Jan 2023, 05:06 PM
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Thanks Graeme, I don't know how I missed the...
Thanks Graeme, I don't know how I missed the correct sub-section. A beer and no food probably had something to do with it!
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1st Jan 2023, 04:09 PM
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Small metal lathe spotted for sale in Victoria
Interesting, looks very Southbend but quite a bit different to any of the clones I know of. I'm sure a lot of you know what it is but I'm curious to know! I'm not looking to buy.
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1st Jan 2023, 02:29 PM
Thread: Hercus "C worn spindle gear
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Have been down the path of looking for stock...
Have been down the path of looking for stock gears but agree there is nothing out there for the spindle unless its custom made. Would definately be worth contacting Mal as I'm sure many others would...
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1st Jan 2023, 02:18 PM
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Whilst this is not the one, there was one in a...
Whilst this is not the one, there was one in a similar colour in a NSW Gaol that closed down, it was auctioned off in the first 6 months or so of Covid lockdowns. Went for next to nothing ($200 or so...
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28th Dec 2022, 09:10 PM
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Noticed this has been up for a bit. Went down...
Noticed this has been up for a bit. Went down from 1500 to 1000 then 500 now its back up to $600 :p
Looks like an ok deal depending on how bad the rust really is.
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7th Dec 2022, 01:18 PM
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Very cool little mill, nice accessories. Thanks...
Very cool little mill, nice accessories. Thanks for sharing the photos was worth a look.
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29th Nov 2022, 07:36 PM
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A colleague had a pair of Bose noise cancelling...
A colleague had a pair of Bose noise cancelling headphones, that was about 16 years ago. He would wear them to use purely for attenuation of noise at times. I tried them and it really knocked the low...