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12th Dec 2021, 10:27 AM
Thread: Rotating Grinder Pedestal
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awesome stuff, very informative and thanks for...
awesome stuff, very informative and thanks for sharing.
Apart from limited floor space, the other reason for this build is to get my grinders off the bench and "in the breeze", finding it very... -
12th Dec 2021, 08:09 AM
Thread: Rotating Grinder Pedestal
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Rotating Grinder Pedestal
For sometime now I've been thinking about making a grinder stand like the one in this Video
Anyone built something similar ?
Would love to hear about your Build before I start mine.
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10th Sep 2021, 08:22 PM
Thread: Supporting a trussed roof
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good suggestion re the bricks Truss span is...
good suggestion re the bricks
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10th Sep 2021, 08:22 AM
Thread: Supporting a trussed roof
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thanks for the reply BaronJ. I'll try it with...
thanks for the reply BaronJ.
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9th Sep 2021, 08:33 PM
Thread: Supporting a trussed roof
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couple of pics of my trusses and lathe I need to...
couple of pics of my trusses and lathe I need to lift
https://i.postimg.cc/L8RStWzL/shed-01.jpg
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9th Sep 2021, 08:45 AM
Thread: Supporting a trussed roof
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thanks gents, some good ideas lifting point...
thanks gents, some good ideas
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8th Sep 2021, 07:52 PM
Thread: Supporting a trussed roof
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Supporting a trussed roof
My OCD has kicked in again and I need to lift my Lathe (Hafco AL-320), so I can remove its stand for some modification.
I believe its approx. 280 Kg gross weight, going by the handbook.
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7th Jun 2021, 08:26 PM
Thread: Rearsets
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just had a quick bo peep, ad there's probably...
just had a quick bo peep, ad there's probably 35-40mm clearance before the exhaust becomes an issue.
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7th Jun 2021, 10:00 AM
Thread: Rearsets
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Not back so much, more down. A recent knee...
Not back so much, more down.
A recent knee replacement (18 mths ago now), requires me to increase the angle at which my knee sits. I had rearsets on the bike this one replaced (2011 Street triple... -
6th Jun 2021, 02:37 PM
Thread: Rearsets
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2020 Triumph Street triple 765 RS. and yes would...
2020 Triumph Street triple 765 RS. and yes would need to make mounts to suit.
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6th Jun 2021, 02:33 PM
Thread: Rearsets
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Well I'll be 60 next birthday, but the day I have...
Well I'll be 60 next birthday, but the day I have to ride a cruiser is the day I stop riding.
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6th Jun 2021, 12:21 PM
Thread: Rearsets
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Rearsets
I see a few fellow riders / bike enthusiasts on here from time to time.
any of you gentlemen had a go at making your own rearsets. ?
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16th Apr 2020, 06:34 AM
Thread: Round column Mill - position aligner
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All my pics are stored in a photo hosting site...
All my pics are stored in a photo hosting site (photoimage.org) at 1024x724 or thereabouts, and linked at the same size.
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7th Apr 2020, 05:20 PM
Thread: Edge and Centre finders
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Edge and Centre finders
Edge and centre Finders, which type do you prefer ?
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7th Apr 2020, 10:43 AM
Thread: Poor mans DRO
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Finally got around to fitting my DRO Calipers to...
Finally got around to fitting my DRO Calipers to the Mill. Not sure how I'm going to fit one when the table is at full extension. :?
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18th Feb 2020, 08:13 AM
Thread: Round column Mill - position aligner
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Looks like I have Spare laser, .............. lol
Looks like I have Spare laser, .............. lol
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17th Feb 2020, 08:25 PM
Thread: Round column Mill - position aligner
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Round column Mill - position aligner
As any owner of a round column Mill knows, one of the pitfalls is re-aligning the head to a previous position after making a height adjustment.
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9th Feb 2020, 01:51 PM
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I had thought about apply a small amount of heat,...
I had thought about apply a small amount of heat, but was concerned about making the alloy brittle .
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8th Feb 2020, 05:58 PM
Thread: Hydraulic Press on Castors
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link to my press mods. thread ...
link to my press mods. thread
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8th Feb 2020, 05:56 PM
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putting the new press to good use, removing dents...
putting the new press to good use, removing dents from my "dirt" wheelset. its not perfect but I'm happy enough with the result for a first attempt.
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7th Feb 2020, 05:02 PM
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Couple of Press improvement on a damp day
Bit damp on the east coast so a good time to head to the shed and make a few improvements to the new press.
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2nd Feb 2020, 06:43 PM
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another vote for the DRO here, and having a...
another vote for the DRO here,
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2nd Feb 2020, 02:27 PM
Thread: Hydraulic Press on Castors
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that was my original thought, but then I got to...
that was my original thought, but then I got to thinking about the weight (of the uprights, crossmembers and the jack itself) and possible flex or distortion of the support feet. (50 x 3 angle)
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2nd Feb 2020, 11:25 AM
Thread: Hydraulic Press on Castors
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Hydraulic Press on Castors
I've just purchaced a 20t Hydualic press for my shop, and given my ever decreasing space, I'd like to fit some heavy duty 100mm castors to aid movement around the shed.
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18th Jan 2020, 06:54 PM
Thread: Poor mans DRO
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Poor mans DRO
Finally got around to finishing my poor mans DRO. A couple of cheap digital Calipers, made a couple of custom parts and a few magnets, and it works surprisingly well. Best part is with the...
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28th Aug 2019, 05:59 PM
Thread: Tricky aluminium project
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Nice work
Nice work
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8th Aug 2019, 09:29 AM
Thread: Grinding wheel dressers
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So which one are your using or recommend ??
So which one are your using or recommend ??
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7th Aug 2019, 08:17 PM
Thread: Grinding wheel dressers
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Grinding wheel dressers
Apologies if I've posted this in the wrong spot, but I'm after some feedback etc on grinding wheel dressers, similar to the one in the link
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5th Aug 2019, 07:19 AM
Thread: help with TC tool inserts.
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yes I've had them a while...
yes I've had them a while .......................lol
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4th Aug 2019, 09:33 PM
Thread: help with TC tool inserts.
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help with TC tool inserts.
I have just about come to the last of my supply of TC inserts for one of my lathe tools.
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1st Aug 2019, 04:40 AM
Thread: Disc Sander RPM
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I have a suitable sized piece of 30mm alloy plate...
I have a suitable sized piece of 30mm alloy plate off cut, so my thinking was to machine a boss of around 20mm on the rear of the disc, thus allowing approx 10mm for the disc itself. Not sure on disc...
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31st Jul 2019, 09:47 PM
Thread: Disc Sander RPM
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Disc Sander RPM
I've just acquired a 2nd Bench grinder, with a Multitool sanding attachment fitted to one side. Since other end of the grinder is vacant, I am thinking on machining a 230 mm aluminium disc to be used...
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30th Jul 2019, 01:16 AM
Thread: Mill spindle taper
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Just double checked and my Spindle is MT3 not MT2...
Just double checked and my Spindle is MT3 not MT2 as I stated above, So I'll be ordering a boring head in the very near future and making a draw bar to suit.
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29th Jul 2019, 11:29 PM
Thread: Mill spindle taper
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Thanks , think I understand now. Was just a...
Thanks , think I understand now. Was just a little confusing the way it is written in owner handbook. Its definitely MT2 that I have.
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29th Jul 2019, 09:48 PM
Thread: Mill spindle taper
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Mill spindle taper
My toolex shows that the spindle taper is Mt2 and R8. Does this mean that I can use tooling with either taper ?. All my current tooling is Mt2. But at looking at getting a boring head and can only...
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20th Jul 2019, 07:41 AM
Thread: Threading bit.
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Its not all that hard to do, if you have the gear...
Its not all that hard to do, if you have the gear and the patience. It was a common occurrence when I was an apprentice.
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8th Jul 2019, 05:26 PM
Thread: Brazed Tungsten Carbide lathe tools
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just came across this diamond wheel on Ebay,...
just came across this diamond wheel on Ebay, apart from the grit size would it be a batter option than the disks as mentioned above
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6th Jul 2019, 05:21 PM
Thread: What do use your lathe for?
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Making custom motorcycle parts, making more...
Making custom motorcycle parts, making more tools, jigs etc and just repairing stuff for myself and others.
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3rd Jul 2019, 01:15 PM
Thread: Brazed Tungsten Carbide lathe tools
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Thanks BobL, I can definitely feel a project...
Thanks BobL, I can definitely feel a project coming on, LOL.
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3rd Jul 2019, 12:31 PM
Thread: Brazed Tungsten Carbide lathe tools
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Thanks BobL, I'll have to research them further....
Thanks BobL, I'll have to research them further.
Just getting back to the diamond lapping disk, I thinking I could machine a aluminium face plate, to suit my bench grinder, and mount it to... -
3rd Jul 2019, 05:32 AM
Thread: Brazed Tungsten Carbide lathe tools
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interesting, I've always just used Aluminium...
interesting, I've always just used Aluminium Oxide for HSS
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2nd Jul 2019, 10:01 PM
Thread: Brazed Tungsten Carbide lathe tools
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Forgive my ignorance BobL, but what is a CBN...
Forgive my ignorance BobL, but what is a CBN wheel ?????
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2nd Jul 2019, 08:52 PM
Thread: Brazed Tungsten Carbide lathe tools
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Brazed Tungsten Carbide lathe tools
I have a number of Brazed Tungsten Carbide lathe tools that require some dressing to make them serviceable again. When I was in the trade (machinist), many years ago now, we always used Silicone...
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19th Jun 2019, 06:40 PM
Thread: Tap Drill Size Calculator
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Pretty easy to remember, its just OD minus pitch
Pretty easy to remember, its just OD minus pitch
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17th Jun 2019, 11:34 AM
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Thanks for sharing with us Jim ,some great ideas...
Thanks for sharing with us Jim ,some great ideas there. I'm particularly interested in your tailstock readout and your carriage stop. Have you done video's on these.
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29th May 2019, 01:09 PM
Thread: Workshop layout.
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Think I've found a layout I like and that should...
Think I've found a layout I like and that should work, much easier shuffling on paper. Decide to make new Mill and Lathe stand as part of the reshuffle, so lots of shed time ahead. thanks every one...
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29th May 2019, 12:55 PM
Thread: Horizontal Bandsaws
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great thread, I've enjoyed reading the comments...
great thread, I've enjoyed reading the comments and great ideas on modding these small saws. Today I finally purchased a Saber 115mm Bandsaw and will be implementing many of these ideas, the first of...
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24th May 2019, 06:11 PM
Thread: Workshop layout.
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further to my post above, can someone tell me the...
further to my post above, can someone tell me the approximate footprint of a small metal combination Bandsaw, similar in size to the Hafco BS-4 or Saber MSB115S2 (550W)
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23rd May 2019, 09:57 PM
Thread: Workshop layout.
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thanks Micheal, great minds, I've just finished...
thanks Micheal, great minds, I've just finished drawing a plan of my available space , next will be some cutouts of my machines.
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23rd May 2019, 08:39 PM
Thread: Workshop layout.
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thanks BobL, its all a bit like big jigsaw...
thanks BobL, its all a bit like big jigsaw puzzle, but I'll no doubt find the right combination sooner or later. I have about 7 square metres to play with, but given the effort required in moving and...