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    Sticky: Re broken Dowidat shifter.

    Nigel I have a similar shifter with the adjusting worm missing.
    I was going to weld the loose jaw to a size I need.
    When I get home from Queensland I’ll measure it up and if your interested swap...
  2. NSW I won’t have time to do a scrap run until the end...

    I won’t have time to do a scrap run until the end of the month so your welcome to whatever you can use.
    H.
  3. NSW Steve picked up the Tailstock and one of the cast...

    Steve picked up the Tailstock and one of the cast blocks.
    The rest will be headed for scrap when I get organised :rolleyes:
    H.
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    Small world, I scored one of these a few weeks...

    Small world, I scored one of these a few weeks back.
    No battery with it.
    We pulled the electrics apart a bit and got the 24volt wiper motor operating but that’s as far as we got as I’ve a few other...
  5. Bob, My wife makes Limoncello from our lemons....

    Bob, My wife makes Limoncello from our lemons.
    Its rocket fuel.:o
    Put it in the freezer and it doesn’t freeze.:rolleyes:
    I have a 20 litre drum of alcohol in the paint cupboard she scored from a...
  6. NSW Cast iron legs, homemade tail stock etc and gearbag most free.

    I need to de clutter the bits from the home built metal lathe so the following needs to go.

    Pair of cast iron legs, one of which has a rough weld repair on a crack, filthy so not been...
  7. We have a large lemon tree and lately a few 120mm...

    We have a large lemon tree and lately a few 120mm dia or thereabouts lemons have fallen off and these usually have a bad spot so are inedible with tainted flavour.
    I will try the next one for some...
  8. Citric acid rust removal on tipped tooling.

    Here are some of the results of my efforts to resurrect the bucket of rusty tooling that came with the homemade metal lathe. (See antique and vintage machinery)
    I had a small container of cooking...
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    I would have taken them into the Uni where for a...

    I would have taken them into the Uni where for a slab they would waterjet cut them out for me:D
    H.
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    Sticky: China, They are small tables, the pair upstairs...

    China, They are small tables, the pair upstairs for our sunroom for breakfast or coffee.
    The one downstairs is just tween our recliners in front of the magic box.
    Traditionally I guess these would...
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    Sticky: Weights for a project.

    Re heavy round base shaped weights, I recently made some small tables from recycled cedar with a turned base.
    I should put a post on the wood forum when I get time:rolleyes:

    Anyho I needed to...
  12. I think the tool holder with the replaceable...

    I think the tool holder with the replaceable insert is too far gone.
    A lot of the others should come up ok, won’t be pretty but should work.

    Looks like the big gear to transfer drive to the...
  13. Home made metal lathe utilising a car gearbox and steering wheel.

    I picked this up yesterday morning from Shellharbour way with a mate.
    Took us a solid 2 hours to break it down so it was in light enough bits to go on the ute.
    I want the saddle and cross slide to...
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    Sticky: I worked in Experimental at Leyland Oz in ‘71 and...

    I worked in Experimental at Leyland Oz in ‘71 and ‘72.
    Was ricing a lightweight mini at OP at the time.
    The design team was still figuring out Oz car needs.
    The ability to sit scooner glasses in...
  15. Big Sydney tool sale tomorrow at Thornleigh.

    The Sydney tool collectors club are holding their big annual tool sale tomorrow Sunday the 25th of February. Brickpits sports stadium Thornleigh $10 entry 9am to 1pm
    Over 60 tables of user and...
  16. Re using a burr or stone I have a Milwaukee M12...

    Re using a burr or stone I have a Milwaukee M12 grinder which I bought to help clean up some tight areas on a car body with a small 3m disc.
    I used it today with a burr tidying up a hole through a...
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    Hercus tool and cutter grinder Sydney

    Here’s a photo, being a Luddite I dunno how to upload a link.
    On Facebook marketplace for a few daze now with an odd lathe etc.:o

    I have way too many projects and jobs for swmbo etc to even go...
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    Reminds me of the guarantee on those stainless...

    Reminds me of the guarantee on those stainless mesh covered connectors used by plumbers everywhere nowadze.
    Guarantee void if exposed to chemicals including soap and dishwashing detergent stored...
  19. Woodfast die filer. Marketplace Adelaide $300

    Dunno how to link.
    Be after it myself if I was down that way.
    H.
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    I had a bit of a win today, off fakebook. Lotze...

    I had a bit of a win today, off fakebook.
    Lotze 12” hacksaw which works ok, needs a limit switch and elec upgrade plus rig up coolant.
    Plus a magnetic stand, big old oil can,small auger and a 2...
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    That’s how they’re meant to look isn’t it?:doh: ...

    That’s how they’re meant to look isn’t it?:doh:

    Here’s my old Carter wot one of the NSW school maintainable blokes gave me 40 plus years ago.
    H.
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    Face book marketplace is really frustrating re...

    Face book marketplace is really frustrating re this approximate location .:~
    Prolly to do with the posters original signing on location or whatever.:no:
    H.
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    Give the Sheraton to your old teacher if he’ll...

    Give the Sheraton to your old teacher if he’ll store the mill for you.
    Then store the Hercus n bits at your rellys.
    Hope it all goes ok for you and the family.
    H.
  24. Here’s another photo of my 10” 2800rpm set up....

    Here’s another photo of my 10” 2800rpm set up.
    The cast iron Wolfenden pedestal was from a wood forum member.

    The other photo is what’s left of a 3m rust removal wheel another member who was a...
  25. I have a big old beast with a large steel wire...

    I have a big old beast with a large steel wire wheel which is the way to go.Cloth buff on other end.
    The wheel came from the local mens shed a bower bird had scored a heap and gave me two
    I...
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    Cleared that out just now. H

    Cleared that out just now.
    H
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    There’s a 3’ Heine here in Sydney on FB...

    There’s a 3’ Heine here in Sydney on FB marketplace for $300.
    Looks ok.
    I have one myself so didn’t look into it too closely..
    If it’s not too far from me I could possibly grab it for you.
    H.
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    VIC I’d like this but unless Kryn is coming thru...

    I’d like this but unless Kryn is coming thru Sydney in the near future I don’t think it’s going to happen.:rolleyes:
    H.
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    Starrett made the 173 caliper. I had one in the...

    Starrett made the 173 caliper.
    I had one in the stash which I gave to a mate up Bathurst way who was hitting a bit of hot metal in his retirement.
    Should have a photo somewhere but here’s a pic...
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    Sticky: I wheeled a rear guard for my EMTB in stainless,...

    I wheeled a rear guard for my EMTB in stainless, I think Al would have been a better choice.
    Too cold and wet to get a pic of the guard atm but here’s an Al lid I knocked out a few years back.
    H.
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    Sticky: Design and/or concept development what ever !...

    Design and/or concept development what ever ! making their d!ckhead design workable.��
    Ive had a heap of these, especially architects and a big things made from solid timber wot gets real...
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    Ned Kelly letterbox gone rusty.

    I know this has probably been covered before but haven’t found anything so here goes.
    A Blacksmith mate owed me for a job so his apprentice made me a letterbox similar to his own.
    Its very securely...
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    Sticky: A lot do give themselves away. I had an phone...

    A lot do give themselves away.
    I had an phone enquiry recently about a small marginal job which would have been sort of fun to make but not a money spinner. Being retired I said send over some...
  34. Interesting reading Bob and I’d be interested in...

    Interesting reading Bob and I’d be interested in getting an EV in the future.
    Those US crash stats are an eye opener.
    I lurk on a Facebook site wot is about converting classic cars to EV.
    They...
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    Dunno what happens down in Adelaide but the local...

    Dunno what happens down in Adelaide but the local tool club in Sydney sells sockets and spanners for $1 per item or less at their sales.
    Heaps of Whitworth and SAE.
    The local SA tool club has...
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    Sticky: I use ABC bearings at Silverwater and they are...

    I use ABC bearings at Silverwater and they are open on Saturday mornings until 11-30 from memory.
    They also have that ‘priceless’ yachty’s magazine ‘Afloat’ which always has something of interest in...
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    Willy Nelson. ‘On the road again’ Drop in on the...

    Willy Nelson. ‘On the road again’
    Drop in on the way thru mate :D
    H.
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    Mazda T600 or identical in appearance K360. They...

    Mazda T600 or identical in appearance K360.
    They made over 200,000 in Japan, then the Koreans had a go.
    Possibly about 50 brought to Oz in 1959/60.
    Mine was used by Quaintarse on the runway then...
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    If you think that’s weird have a deco at what I’m...

    If you think that’s weird have a deco at what I’m restoring here in Oz.:rolleyes:
    Hopefully with the motor behind the cabin it should keep its rear wheels in contact with the tarmac.
    H.
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    Lots of practice. Getting the temper right was...

    Lots of practice. Getting the temper right was the key. I used the welder on the bandsaw in the tool room next door to weld the blades for the 36” Wadkin bandsaw in the model shop. You know all about...
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    Richard, Theres a lathe that might suit you...

    Richard, Theres a lathe that might suit you advertised on the Standard and Triumph Car Club of NSW newsletter. The ad expires and will disappear on the 7th.
    Theres also an engine crane :roll:

    Its...
  42. Looks interesting but at over $100 plus post from...

    Looks interesting but at over $100 plus post from US what are people’s thoughts on making one ?
    Im no machinist but have a decent lathe.
    I guess a bit of known steel would be the start not just a...
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    I used to repair the hot wire probes used in the...

    I used to repair the hot wire probes used in the wind tunnel at Civil USYD.
    They had a worn out micro manipulator wot you moved the invisible wire to position it on the tips so you could blow it up...
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    Hang in there mate. We’re here if you need to...

    Hang in there mate.
    We’re here if you need to chat.
    Sorry about your Mum.
    H.
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    What taper has your tailstock ? Im pretty sure I...

    What taper has your tailstock ?
    Im pretty sure I have a 17mm drill with a #2 Morse taper I could lend you.
    I’m in Concord.
    H.
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    Andrew you need to read the post I put in the...

    Andrew you need to read the post I put in the Foundry part of the forum.
    There is a photo of a massive pile of pulped wooden patterns.:(
    I guess they didn’t want China or India getting a head start...
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    Hi Andrew, Pity you weren’t there with me, we...

    Hi Andrew,
    Pity you weren’t there with me, we had a neat guided tour of the partially demolished Foundry and in getting out the Patternshop machinery we checked out most of the machine shop. They...
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    Re cutting up an old lathe etc. About 25 years...

    Re cutting up an old lathe etc.
    About 25 years ago I bought off gumtree here in Sydney a variable speed 36” disc sander which weighed a 1000 kg.
    It was a Hamada metal lathe headstock with no bed to...
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    I know what you mean, watching the demise of...

    I know what you mean, watching the demise of these iconic Aussie companies is very depressing.
    Sydney sheet metal gear and Melbourne woodwork machinery, Wolfenden and Barker.
    I visited the factory...
  50. I looked these up in an old Starrett catalogue...

    I looked these up in an old Starrett catalogue but I still can’t understand how they work.
    Im obviously not a machinist.
    H.
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