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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...
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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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    good suggestion re the bricks Truss span is...

    good suggestion re the bricks

    Truss span is 1.2 mtr
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    thanks for the reply BaronJ. I'll try it with...

    thanks for the reply BaronJ.
    I'll try it with props under the bottom truss cords, as mentioned previously the lift point is between tresses, so I need something strong enough between the trusses....
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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
    https://i.postimg.cc/MpDSdYD4/shed-02.jpg

    https://i.postimg.cc/9fQjSqgf/truss-01.jpg
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    thanks gents, some good ideas lifting point...

    thanks gents, some good ideas

    lifting point would be between two trusses. I will try and get picture, but it will be hard to get a good view of the area.
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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.
    Given room...
  8. 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.
  9. 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...
  10. 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.

    https://i.postimg.cc/pV0x1yBH/Ad-1.jpg
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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.
  12. 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. ?

    https://i.postimg.cc/gk6rPvjp/woodcraft-rearset.jpg
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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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    Edge and Centre finders

    Edge and centre Finders, which type do you prefer ?

    https://youtu.be/bga7y4infIo
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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. :?

    https://i.postimg.cc/Vvddxs4w/1974-Ducati-750-GT-02.jpg
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    Looks like I have Spare laser, .............. lol

    Looks like I have Spare laser, .............. lol
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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.

    I've thought long and hard on how to overcome the...
  18. 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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    link to my press mods. thread ...

    link to my press mods. thread

    https://metalworkforums.com/f303/t204532-couple-press-improvement-damp-day
  20. 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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  21. 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.

    Castor wheels to help move it around my ever decreasing work space, ...
  22. another vote for the DRO here, and having a...

    another vote for the DRO here,
    and having a round column mill myself I'll be very interested in hearing which DRO you go for, if that what you decide.
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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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    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.

    Couple of options come to...
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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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    Nice work

    Nice work
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    So which one are your using or recommend ??

    So which one are your using or recommend ??
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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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    yes I've had them a while...

    yes I've had them a while .......................lol
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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.
    These were sourced some time ago, and goggle seach only showed one result I could read (english), and all I...
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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

    https://www.ebay.com.au/i/262394758208?ul_noapp=true
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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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    Thanks BobL, I can definitely feel a project...

    Thanks BobL, I can definitely feel a project coming on, LOL.

    Just as side note, what grit do you use ??
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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...
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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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    Forgive my ignorance BobL, but what is a CBN...

    Forgive my ignorance BobL, but what is a CBN wheel ?????
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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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    Pretty easy to remember, its just OD minus pitch

    Pretty easy to remember, its just OD minus pitch
  45. 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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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...
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