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18th Feb 2021, 09:31 PM
Thread: WTB- 2.5 inch UNF Die
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die
try mick moyles at summer hill nsw
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29th Apr 2020, 09:33 PM
Thread: Carriage Stop Clamp Plates
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Bob, Many thanks for the photos and the drawing...
Bob,
Many thanks for the photos and the drawing will make life easier
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18th Nov 2019, 09:51 PM
Thread: hercus lathe serial numbers
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ATm 260 lathe
Boris sorry cannot help you out there as the owner had it for several years and bought it of someone who was not in involved with purchase
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17th Nov 2019, 08:37 PM
Thread: hercus lathe serial numbers
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Hercus 260 ATM serial number
Mal
I have acquired a Hercus 260ATM ex TAFE lathe serial number 17934 painted in a beige colour
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15th Jan 2015, 12:11 AM
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hilux ute tub
Still arranging for all bits and piece at this stage
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6th Jan 2015, 09:24 PM
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ute tub
Thanks mate for all your help and photos
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6th Jan 2015, 05:34 AM
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ute tab build
Many thanks for you photos and info, id you have any troubles getting the trailer registered?
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26th Dec 2014, 07:55 AM
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Kyrn, Thank you or your help and advice it has...
Kyrn,
Thank you or your help and advice it has given me plenty of guidance.
Best Wishes for the festive season to you and your family
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24th Dec 2014, 07:05 PM
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Hilux Tub Trailer
Kryn,
will use hilux wheels, no brakes and no more than a load of 500kg manly be carrying tools.
Thanks for your help
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21st Dec 2014, 08:34 AM
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Hilux tub
Kryn,
it is off a space cab and will be used just as a trailer with no canopy. The Hilux has a tray on it and I thought that may as well make a trailer out of the tub, no 4 x 4 driving.
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20th Dec 2014, 07:54 AM
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2002 Toyota Hilux ute tub into a trailer
I would like to convert a ute tub into a trailer any drawings or info would be much appreciated.
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12th Mar 2014, 08:30 PM
Thread: Repairer for Dial Indicators
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Dial Indicator
Gentlemen many thanks for all the advice, I have cleaned the contact point pivot end and a drop of Singer sewing machine oil and all is good.
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12th Mar 2014, 07:24 AM
Thread: Repairer for Dial Indicators
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Dial Indicator
I have tried Starrett Aust but they cannot recommend any repairer and in their answer it is too old to repair
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11th Mar 2014, 06:31 AM
Thread: Repairer for Dial Indicators
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dial indicator
Stuart,
thank you I will check my indictor as you suggested
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10th Mar 2014, 05:26 PM
Thread: Repairer for Dial Indicators
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Dial Indicator
It is a Starrett Last word 711 where as the contact point does not return to its home position as though a spring is broken ???
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10th Mar 2014, 11:22 AM
Thread: Repairer for Dial Indicators
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Repairer for Dial Indicators
Does anybody have a contact for someone who repairs dial indicators
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11th Dec 2013, 06:54 AM
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The noise appears to be a bearing rumble or rust...
The noise appears to be a bearing rumble or rust particles stuck in a gear, You can feel the rumble through the feed handle and shaft. I will do a bit more cleaning to try and find the problem.
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9th Dec 2013, 09:36 PM
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Bridgeport Mechanical feed
I was trying to locate a drawing of the gearbox or some info, found that there was a cotter pin (shear pin) missing, replaced that and away she went but a little noisy. I am only using way oil in...
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8th Dec 2013, 10:21 PM
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Bridgeport Series 1 Mechanical feed gearbox
Does anyone have an original Bridgeport mechanical feed gearbox for a series 1 mill. I have just aquired a series 1 Bridgeport with the old style gearbox that looks like a lathe quick change gearbox....
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27th Apr 2013, 09:01 AM
Thread: What's inside a Biax (IV)?
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Power hand scraper
Joe,
Found your thread, just what I needed. Many thanks
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26th Apr 2013, 09:36 PM
Thread: What's inside a Biax (IV)?
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Powered Scraper
I thought I remember that someone on the forum made or was making a powered scraper out of a recipicating saw?
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18th Mar 2013, 05:45 PM
Thread: Slideway and machine oils
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Way Lube
Just a bit off the track but what are people using for coolant on Lathes, Mills and Surface grinders as this can have an effect on the lubrication as well?
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18th Mar 2013, 04:14 PM
Thread: Slideway and machine oils
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Way Oil
RS Components sells a 5 litre drum of Castrol Magna BD68,51 for slideway lubrication around the $60:00 mark
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14th Nov 2012, 03:40 PM
Thread: Milling machine way bellows
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Machine Bellows
Try Bellowflex in Sydney 9669 1650 they are in Alexandria. They manufacture bellows
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16th Jun 2012, 12:08 PM
Thread: pinch bar.
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pinch bars
Try PT Hydraulics they are in Mount Waverley Vic 03 9562 8800 they cayy the Power Team Hydraulic range of "jimmy"bars and "pry" bars. We use the jimmy bars to move items of High voltage switchgear...
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15th Jun 2012, 09:36 PM
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Cleaning Brass
I was looking at trying to bring a clean brass look back after silver soldering and thought that maybe a weak acid mix might be the answer.
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15th Jun 2012, 09:15 PM
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Cleaning Brass after Silver Soldering
What is the best way to clean brass after silver soldering items together. Is there a good acid type dip????
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14th Jun 2012, 10:52 PM
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Copies of text books
Ben,
I would be interested scanned copies of the text books
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11th Jun 2012, 05:38 PM
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Info Stick
I have not seen or heard of its whereabouts
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18th May 2012, 10:05 PM
Thread: Show us your Shaper
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Douglas Shaper
Thanks for all the replies, Joe thanks for the dimensions
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17th May 2012, 10:34 PM
Thread: Show us your Shaper
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Douglas Tool holder
I am wondering if someone has the dimensions for the washer under the lantern type tool holder also having troubles trying to match the beige colour of the shaper built in Jan 1970. I have taken the...
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15th May 2012, 10:11 PM
Thread: Show us your Shaper
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Douglas Shaper
Ewan/Dave,
I will post some photos in the next few days just waiting for items from Joe to arrive
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14th May 2012, 10:32 PM
Thread: Show us your Shaper
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Douglas Shaper
Dave,
I did get the one from Maitland, a really nice person to deal with, Have got a 3 phase motor and some electrical equipment from Joe but am trying to return the Douglas it to original... -
14th May 2012, 06:30 PM
Thread: Show us your Shaper
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Douglas Shaper
Trying to locate a few missing parts for my Douglas shaper, pulley guards, handles for original vyce and cross and vertical feed shafts also any 3 phase equipment such as DOL starter etc. Will pay...
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13th May 2012, 09:41 AM
Thread: Show us your Shaper
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Ram Lubrication
What is a good oil to use to lubricate the ram on a Douglas shaper
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8th May 2012, 10:12 PM
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Stick
Pick up my Douglas Shaper on Thursday and would like to be included to gain access to the info.
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8th May 2012, 09:03 PM
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Douglas Shaper 3 phase motor details
many thanks for all the help and replies
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7th May 2012, 11:24 PM
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Douglas Shaper 3 phase motor details
Trying to find info for the original 3 phase motor mounted to a Douglas shaper,
rpm,hp,frame type etc
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22nd Apr 2012, 10:20 PM
Thread: 2nd Melbourne Scraping Class.
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Scrapers
Phil,
Interested in a Sandvik and one your scrapers from the class send me a private email re price and posting
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22nd Apr 2012, 12:35 AM
Thread: 2nd Melbourne Scraping Class.
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Scraper
What does "Phils carbide scraper consist of" I was going to buy a Sandvik scraper until I read this post.A couple of photos would be great
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19th Mar 2012, 01:22 PM
Thread: Photos
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Photos
How do I re size photos so as I can attach them??
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22nd Feb 2012, 09:50 PM
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Versatile Eng T and C Grinder
I will try to assemble what I have and take some photos and post them, maybe someone has the same machine??
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22nd Feb 2012, 11:28 AM
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Stuart, Spoke to Geoff (who only purchasaed...
Stuart,
Spoke to Geoff (who only purchasaed the company a few years back) at Versatile Engineering, said one of his staff, Rob who has worked with them for a long time will be back on Monday and... -
20th Feb 2012, 10:11 PM
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Versatile Engineering T and Cutter Grinder
Stewart,
Many thanks I will contact them tomorrow and see if they manufactured the grinder. Let you know what happens
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19th Feb 2012, 06:56 PM
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Tool and Cutter Grinder
The name on the Tool and Cutter Grinder is "Versatile Engineering"
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18th Feb 2012, 10:27 PM
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Versatile Tool and Cutter Grinder "made in Melbourne"
Anybody have info or photos of "The Versatile Tool and Cutter Grinder" made in Melbourne.
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11th Feb 2012, 12:14 AM
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Extended cross slide for 9"
Does any one know if Hercus still do an extended cross slide for a 9" Model A so as I can fit a rear parting off tool post and also a taper turning attachment.
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10th Apr 2011, 11:33 AM
Thread: Taper Turning Attachment
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Taper Turning Attachment
Many thanks for all the replies $450 is a bit solid but it looks brand new?
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9th Apr 2011, 12:27 PM
Thread: Taper Turning Attachment
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Taper Turning Attachment
Question for those who will know, does a taper turning attachment of a 260 fit a 9" A model
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20th Mar 2011, 08:34 PM
Thread: Hercus Surface Grinder
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Grinder problem fixes
Pete,
Thanks for the heads up on the cure for the vibration, found a similar issue with the Ruberg but used some bearing blue to find the high spots and a diamond stone to eliminate them all...