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  1. Thread: DRO Hercus 9”

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    “engineer3dwctools”. Is this the guy?

    “engineer3dwctools”. Is this the guy?
  2. Thread: Metal Spinning

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    Greg, Sovereign Hill had the same family doing...

    Greg, Sovereign Hill had the same family doing the spinning since the 1970’s. But they left during covid and now work from home. You can find him at the lost trades fair SOHO Metal Spinning. I...
  3. Thread: Metal Spinning

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    I’ll keep it in mind if I need to make and harden...

    I’ll keep it in mind if I need to make and harden my own tap.
  4. Thread: Metal Spinning

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    Thanks Steve, the 1Hp is for the Denbigh and the...

    Thanks Steve, the 1Hp is for the Denbigh and the 4HP the bigger John Heine.
  5. Thread: Metal Spinning

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    Hmm need to find a 1” x8TPI whit finish Tap to...

    Hmm need to find a 1” x8TPI whit finish Tap to thread the wooden bucks, moulds, o to the headstock spindle. The cost of a new one seem prohibitive.
  6. Thread: Metal Spinning

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    Krynn, A. Dog bowl is an interesting one as it...

    Krynn, A. Dog bowl is an interesting one as it would have to turn around after its dished to form the outside back on itself.


    Got the bed undercoated and the inside painted. Its a bugger...
  7. Thread: Metal Spinning

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    I should mention it only has a 6” centre height

    I should mention it only has a 6” centre height
  8. Thread: Metal Spinning

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    Metal Spinning

    Starting a new adventure! I have acquired two small Denbigh and a large John Heine metal spinner lathes. I have taken one of the Denbighs up to the museum for future demonstrations. But need to...
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    I have been looking for one to use in a hot bar...

    I have been looking for one to use in a hot bar twisting jig.

    You could do it on small square bar cold also. Don’t know if you would have a need for one?
  10. Whats tge going rate on Her us lathes?

    Whats tge going rate on Her us lathes?
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    I have the hare & forbes gantry and I believe...

    I have the hare & forbes gantry and I believe it’s slightly higher rated if you remove the casters. So if you can get the mill in place and hoist up then drive trailer under. No need to move the...
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    If you go the shipping container route. Make...

    If you go the shipping container route.
    Make sure you add vents to the container.
    Otherwise they tend to turn into terrariums where contamination builds up on the roof then drips down on all your...
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    Melbourne: Machine storage options

    They are going to build a 24hr Mc Donald’s directly opposite us in a residential area. So we are looking into selling up and moving. The greatest hurdle is the cost of moving, storing and moving...
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    How’s the project going?

    How’s the project going?
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    Here is a link to my mill thread from 5yrs ago ...

    Here is a link to my mill thread from 5yrs ago
    https://metalworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=202096&page=1
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    Sorry to hear about the repairs and damage. Will...

    Sorry to hear about the repairs and damage. Will follow your progress.
  17. Thread: Jenson lathes

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    It a lovely lathe. Interesting stand design. ...

    It a lovely lathe. Interesting stand design. Certainly looks like a transition from a line shaft driven design. .
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    VIC Shame the flat belt pulleys and shifter have been...

    Shame the flat belt pulleys and shifter have been removed in favour of a Vee belt. I notice there is a repair to the casting and what is the purpose of the hose clamps top and bottom of the spindle?
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    Looks almost identical to my mill but mine has no...

    Looks almost identical to my mill but mine has no branding on it.
  20. Thread: Steel plate

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    Mine doesn’t have a backing plate just a small...

    Mine doesn’t have a backing plate just a small shoulder on the spindle. It is a barely used item I bought second hand. The maker is very helpful and I bought a graver from him. I have both a palm...
  21. Thread: Steel plate

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    I just got a parcel i. The mail with some diamond...

    I just got a parcel i. The mail with some diamond discs to try mine out.
  22. Thread: Tomahawk

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    Its the jackhammer bit for busting up pavement. ...

    Its the jackhammer bit for busting up pavement. The solid ones without a coolant hole up the centre. Hex about an 1” across the flats
  23. Thread: Double Caliper

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    For me when forging a bar down to size I can set...

    For me when forging a bar down to size I can set one to width and the other to thickness.
  24. Thread: Hammer

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    Hammer

    Made a prototype hammer for an upcoming class I will be teaching.
    2.5lb Cross pien.
    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231031/14a6f8608fa3f8f61423d8e89a9d5660.jpg

    Also made a display stand for...
  25. Thread: Double Caliper

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    Double Caliper

    A set of double callipers I made myself. The bolt has been swapped out now for a square shanked rivet. The square shank allows independent movement of each leg.
    ...
  26. Thread: Tomahawk

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    Tomahawk

    Little tomahawk I forged recently to take on camping trips. Made from an old breaker bit, so along the lines of an S7 shock resisting steel.
    ...
  27. Thread: Metal shaper

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    VIC SOLD mate I’ll take it.

    SOLD mate I’ll take it.
  28. Thread: Metal shaper

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    VIC I’m interested. What size stroke is it?

    I’m interested.
    What size stroke is it?
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    Did you keep the holddowns or give into pressure?

    Did you keep the holddowns or give into pressure?
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    He makes a very fine product and the quality is...

    He makes a very fine product and the quality is top notch. I got a deal on one of his 72” grinders through a supplier. Still haven’t finished the assembly as I need a heavy base plate to hold it...
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    VIC Probably forge ok

    Probably forge ok
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    I’m not sure if the motor is suitable for a VFD...

    I’m not sure if the motor is suitable for a VFD or even if it can switch between star & delta. If it can then yes that would be an option.
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    Weldcorp 160 MIG

    In terms of gas I was thinking I’d buy a small exchange bottle.

    There is the most ancient stick welder up there already I think it creates an arc by striking to flints together.

    Also there is...
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    Some photos 397418397419397420397421397422 ...

    Some photos
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    Not sure what this black strip of plastic is it appears to be broken off someplace.
    397423
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    Even though it was done ages ago, I thought some...

    Even though it was done ages ago, I thought some of you may like to see the finished badge.
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    Michael G did a great job of creating the file for me which I 3D printed and used as a...
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    MACSON power Hammer

    From what I have been able to deduce with the help of some friends from McPhearsons catalogs this is a 1930's Power Hammer, the design is very similar to the Little giant power hammers made in USA...
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    Weldcorp 160 MIG

    I was given a Weldcorp 160 Gas/Gasless MIG made in Italy for use up at the museum I volunteer at.

    I’ve googled for a manual but the only one I can find doesn’t match the welder I have even though...
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    VIC That’s pretty cool. It looks like the repair has...

    That’s pretty cool. It looks like the repair has cracked again??
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    Bob, even though the capability may be more than...

    Bob, even though the capability may be more than a little exaggerated, wouldn’t it still most likely be good enough to do the job???
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    You can probably get a cheap enough led ring...

    You can probably get a cheap enough led ring light these days. The spindle can go through the centre.
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    WOW! That is impressive.

    WOW! That is impressive.
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    I don’t have the original, I got photos and...

    I don’t have the original, I got photos and catalog logos from some guys in USA
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    Meyers Sensetive Drill

    There is a loose & tight pulley with a shift on the bottom cone pulley. That would take another flat belt to a line shaft.
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    Meyers Sensetive Drill

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    I’d love to 3D print a template of the badge so I could cut it on the Pantograph.

    As found condition. This thing doesn’t appear to have done any work in its over 100yr life. Not a single...
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    Thing of beauty. Are you going to build a stand...

    Thing of beauty. Are you going to build a stand and refit the treadle?
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    Tough Drill Belt Guard Swap

    Wow, great job on the resto. I love the color combo too.
    Did you polish the bright steel on a mop wheel?
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    Some times past, what was the finished result?

    Some times past, what was the finished result?
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    Is the advance lever and pawl from what I can see...

    Is the advance lever and pawl from what I can see on my phone. I have the same drill here.

    Where are you located?
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    D-bit / Single Lip Grinder Advice Wanted

    Possibly. The were Designed obviously for grinding Dbits for Pantographs. It depends on the head and collets.

    Some heads have more adjustments mine is basic and only has two movements. So will...
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    How to determine unmarked collet bore size/

    I have various collets I’m cleaning up to use, some have either lost there size marking or never had any.
    I’m wondering how exact to size the bore is or since collets compress the bore is over...
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