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10th Jan 2022, 06:41 PM
Thread: 4 x 6 Bandsaw Hydraulic Downfeed Cylinder
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Let me know if you want better photos and/or...
Let me know if you want better photos and/or measurements. If you want more photos, mebbee PM me your email address as this forum software seems to reduce the photo file size????
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9th Jan 2022, 05:29 PM
Thread: 4 x 6 Bandsaw Hydraulic Downfeed Cylinder
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I bought a saw that came with a downfeed cylinder...
I bought a saw that came with a downfeed cylinder fitted (by maker). It won't lift to vertical with the cylinder in place but the top attachment is a simple bolt that I leave only finger tight and...
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21st Aug 2020, 09:19 PM
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Motor has gone to new owner. Thanks
Motor has gone to new owner.
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15th Aug 2020, 03:08 PM
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FREE - variable speed 1hp motor from treadmill. Brisbane south side. PU only.
Works perfectly. Needs treadmill control panel to operate.
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28th Jan 2020, 03:09 PM
Thread: Lincoln 180C Mig welder Brisbane
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Lincoln 180C Mig welder Brisbane
This welder is as new. it has had less than one roll of wire through it. I bought it new from my local welding shop a few years ago to weld thin wall tube but ended up hardly using it. Downsizing now...
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15th Jan 2020, 02:33 PM
Thread: Is this a good drill press?
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A few years ago I bought, from H&F, a PD 22 which...
A few years ago I bought, from H&F, a PD 22 which looks like the same make but a bit bigger. Out of curiosity, I compared every accuracy measurement I could think of with my two Waldown drill...
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8th Sep 2018, 08:10 PM
Thread: Digital caliper inaccuracy????
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Digital caliper inaccuracy????
I have a genuine (bought from H&F) Mitutoyo 6" digital caliper. Its a few years old but little used. Investigating discrepancies between micrometer and caliper readings on a job today revealed that...
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26th Jul 2018, 04:29 PM
Thread: Compact half hp 240V motor
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Sold.
Sold.
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24th Jul 2018, 06:23 PM
Thread: Compact half hp 240V motor
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Compact half hp 240V motor
The pictures describe the motor. Total length is 228mm. body dia 100mm. rear cover dia 115mm. mount hole spacing 20mm and 80mm (total ie 20 plus 60), 105mm across. Never used. Bought new in 1995 to...
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8th Sep 2016, 10:10 PM
Thread: al 356v lathe
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I have been told there are a lot of common...
I have been told there are a lot of common threads it can't cut with its standard gears. Something to check.
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13th Aug 2016, 02:03 PM
Thread: Anyone found a good marking pen?
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Anyone found a good marking pen?
I have been using Sharpie permanent markers - extra fine point black. They are great when they work; nice fine line, sharp black, good on steel, alu, paint. The problem is that every time I go to use...
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The lathe pictured is not the same as the AL...
The lathe pictured is not the same as the AL 960B. It looks similar in many ways but the gear selectors on the head are coaxial whereas on the 960B they are side by side. Also I believe the 960B is...
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1st Nov 2015, 07:50 PM
Thread: Can I wire this 3ph motor to VFD?
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Can I wire this 3ph motor to VFD?
One for the electricians.
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3rd Jul 2015, 09:59 PM
Thread: Complete workshop.
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Oops! Just realised I posted that Waldown link in...
Oops! Just realised I posted that Waldown link in another thread. Sorry, should have started new thread.
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3rd Jul 2015, 07:52 PM
Thread: Complete workshop.
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Waldown
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/woonona/building-materials/waldown-drilling-machine/1082891720
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24th Apr 2014, 03:05 PM
Thread: eBay (and other auctions) Metalwork Stuff
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Sticky: Old drill press
I have an old Servian drill press listed over at the market place. PU only Brisbane.
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27th Nov 2013, 05:39 PM
Thread: eBay (and other auctions) Metalwork Stuff
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Sticky: Old Waldown for $20.00 at Lillydale. Bench...
Old Waldown for $20.00 at Lillydale.
Bench drill (Waldown) | Other Tools & DIY | Gumtree Australia Yarra Ranges - Lilydale | 1032845366
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18th Aug 2013, 10:44 PM
Thread: What's the fuss about a Waldown drill
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I suspect that a lot of their reputation is due...
I suspect that a lot of their reputation is due to the fact that they cost more than $3,000 when new. About ten times the price of a Chinese equivalent but not ten times better IMHO. The Waldowns...
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8th Aug 2013, 09:24 AM
Thread: T&C grinders, floating ideas
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My experience of T&C grinders is limited to...
My experience of T&C grinders is limited to making and using the Quorn, so I'm no expert.
However re " I'm thinking of a table around 400-450 x 100 or so. Travels of 250-300 x 100-150?", it... -
21st Jul 2013, 12:24 PM
Thread: Pulled the trigger on some Anyi gear (China)
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Thanks for taking the trouble to write that...
Thanks for taking the trouble to write that comprehensive review. It has been very useful for me and, I'm sure, many others.
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20th Jul 2013, 08:29 PM
Thread: Pulled the trigger on some Anyi gear (China)
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Review???
Variant,
Has your Anyi gear arrived yet, and if so, how is the quality?
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4th Jul 2013, 02:55 PM
Thread: Machinists screw jack drawing
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Thanks Bollie7.Perfect timing for me. I'm about...
Thanks Bollie7.Perfect timing for me. I'm about to make a couple of these. Thanks for taking the trouble.
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21st Jun 2013, 01:24 PM
Thread: eBay (and other auctions) Metalwork Stuff
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Sticky: Waldown radial cheap in WA. Radial arm drill...
Waldown radial cheap in WA. Radial arm drill (small) | Power Tools | Gumtree Australia Mandurah Area - Mandurah (why can't I "line feed" /return by hitting the enter key in the message entering...
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20th Jun 2013, 06:44 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: Lowest RPM on my lathe is 70 IIRC. Instructions...
Lowest RPM on my lathe is 70 IIRC. Instructions say shake for 1 minute so anything a bit north of that should do. The action is no more violent than hand shaking so I think the risk of damage is low....
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19th Jun 2013, 08:19 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: Not a project - just an idea not worth its own...
Not a project - just an idea not worth its own thread. Use lowest speed. Get your rattle cans well mixed while saving your arms and your time.
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1st Jun 2013, 07:11 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: This is the press I finished today. Graham
This is the press I finished today.
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17th May 2013, 09:51 PM
Thread: eBay (and other auctions) Metalwork Stuff
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Sticky: More shapers...
Douglas Shaping Machine Free Delivery SYD Melb | eBay
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13th May 2013, 06:26 PM
Thread: Welding visors
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If you wear bi focals, a helmet with a bigger...
If you wear bi focals, a helmet with a bigger window will make it easier to get your eye, and the appropriate lens, and the window, and the job in a straight line.
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7th May 2013, 06:42 PM
Thread: eBay (and other auctions) Metalwork Stuff
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Sticky: Greys online auction at Revesby NSW. 2 days to...
Greys online auction at Revesby NSW. 2 days to go.
http://www.graysonline.com/sale/5006398/engineering-and-toolmaking/unreserved-manufacturing-facility-closure-engineering-equipment?spr=true
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10th Apr 2013, 06:05 PM
Thread: eBay (and other auctions) Metalwork Stuff
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Sticky: Dave, Your link just took me to a google search...
Dave,
Your link just took me to a google search results page. Do you have a link to your source in China?
Thanks
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8th Jan 2013, 07:42 AM
Thread: eBay (and other auctions) Metalwork Stuff
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Sticky: Waldown parts in Bendigo Waldown drill head ,...
Waldown parts in Bendigo
Waldown drill head , 3 phase | eBay
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11th Jul 2012, 01:58 PM
Thread: BM30A mill
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The new VFD and 3 phase motor are independent of...
The new VFD and 3 phase motor are independent of the original electrical system. The X axis power feed and the coolant pump still run on 240 volt as original.
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10th Jul 2012, 04:19 PM
Thread: BM30A mill
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I bought a BM20A from H&F some years ago. It is...
I bought a BM20A from H&F some years ago. It is made in Taiwan. I don't know how relevant it is but this has been my experience.
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18th Apr 2012, 09:09 PM
Thread: leveling device
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leveling device
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14th Apr 2012, 06:04 PM
Thread: eBay (and other auctions) Metalwork Stuff
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Sticky: Shaping machine, Queen city machine tool company,...
Shaping machine, Queen city machine tool company, model not visible, head t Auction (0104-5002979) | GraysOnline Australia
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17th Feb 2012, 08:30 PM
Thread: Sources for HSS lathe bits
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This bloke lists Australian made HSS in his...
This bloke lists Australian made HSS in his catalogue:-
MODEL ENGINEERING SUPPLIES TOOLS
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2nd Feb 2012, 01:16 PM
Thread: my new AL960 cutting a taper
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It didn't unfold like that. I realigned it with...
It didn't unfold like that. I realigned it with my "two collar tool" then checked the bed twist.
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1st Feb 2012, 07:06 PM
Thread: my new AL960 cutting a taper
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I'm not worried about the bed twist; its only...
I'm not worried about the bed twist; its only about half a bubble on my level which measures to 0.02 mm per metre.
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1st Feb 2012, 11:02 AM
Thread: my new AL960 cutting a taper
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Thanks for the description, Eskimo. This thread,...
Thanks for the description, Eskimo. This thread, and in particular RC's post -
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31st Jan 2012, 08:05 PM
Thread: my new AL960 cutting a taper
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So tell us how you did it. After all the...
So tell us how you did it. After all the discussion I'd love to hear the details.
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30th Jan 2012, 11:45 PM
Thread: my new AL960 cutting a taper
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Mmmmm.... too hard for me. I realise my...
Mmmmm.... too hard for me. I realise my "analysis" is grossly simplified but I just wanted to make the point that we are talking about very fine adjustments and a very coarse adjustment mechanism.
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30th Jan 2012, 11:02 PM
Thread: my new AL960 cutting a taper
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I can't say as I haven't done it, but the maths...
I can't say as I haven't done it, but the maths suggest to me that it might not be easy. I just checked my lathe and the three adjustment screws are about 90 mm apart. ie 180 mm between front and...
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30th Jan 2012, 08:40 PM
Thread: my new AL960 cutting a taper
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That's a pity. My AL960B cut a worse taper than...
That's a pity. My AL960B cut a worse taper than yours and 100% of the problem was bed twist. Using a variation of "Rollie's dad's method", I got the twist out of the bed and the lathe cut parrallel....
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28th Jan 2012, 09:41 PM
Thread: Machine Shop Trailer
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In the Army museum at Bandiana near Albury...
In the Army museum at Bandiana near Albury Wodonga, there is a workshop in a container. It contains an impressive combination machine of substantial capacity. Great museum - transport and artillery...
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29th Jul 2011, 10:40 PM
Thread: fluro lighting
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I suspect "explosion proof" is about them being...
I suspect "explosion proof" is about them being sealed so they cannot be an ignition source for an explosion; Not about being able to withstand an explosion. could be wrong. anyone know for sure?
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15th Feb 2011, 06:32 PM
Thread: Starting a new thread when the topic changes
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Starting a new thread when the topic changes
In the thread titled "Bearings" the original poster was questioned for starting a new thread with a relevant title rather than making his point in an existing thread. That criticism surprised me as I...
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5th Jan 2011, 11:37 AM
Thread: Universal tool & cutter grinders
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If you want my opinion, its the opposite of...
If you want my opinion, its the opposite of China's.
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22nd Dec 2010, 10:27 AM
Thread: 240V 1-phase to 415V 3-phase vfd
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"GDD, What was the output voltage of the VFD...
"GDD,
What was the output voltage of the VFD you purchased? I suspect it was not 415V"
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21st Dec 2010, 10:55 PM
Thread: 240V 1-phase to 415V 3-phase vfd
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I fitted a 240 to 3 phase converter to my mill....
I fitted a 240 to 3 phase converter to my mill. Bought locally. I can't remember the cost but can look it up if required. It has a speed control "pot" built in - its the little knob on the right...
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12th Aug 2010, 08:42 PM
Thread: trig? help
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I got the same answer - 24.88, using my school...
I got the same answer - 24.88, using my school trig and calculator.
Graham