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28th Mar 2024, 09:14 PM
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Hi Baron - I had started to read that Brooks TCG...
Hi Baron - I had started to read that Brooks TCG thread a few days ago whilst researching something else, it's a long one bookmarked now for future reading
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28th Mar 2024, 06:29 PM
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FWIW I don't think it's ever going to put you...
FWIW I don't think it's ever going to put you out of business :;
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28th Mar 2024, 11:47 AM
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Making a Wormgear with a Screw Tap (Free Hobbing) A Design & Manufacturing Guide
I was pondering a few things and contemplating worm gears for minute rotational adjustments, not for power transmission - that's quit a rabbit hole and they are predictably expensive
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27th Mar 2024, 07:13 PM
Thread: Bench Grinder Capacitor
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Surprised it didn't go bang given that it's rated...
Surprised it didn't go bang given that it's rated for ~50% of the actual line voltage, suppose it's a testimony to the quality of the original unit that it didn't, overbuilt with huge headroom and...
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27th Mar 2024, 05:49 PM
Thread: Nifty thread cutting technique
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I'm on a learning curve :;
I'm on a learning curve :;
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27th Mar 2024, 11:43 AM
Thread: Nifty thread cutting technique
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Nifty thread cutting technique
I thought it was going to be something complex or complicated - the DOC is pretty impressive by itself
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCDP6SFB2Io
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27th Mar 2024, 11:06 AM
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The gauge you probably never realised that you wanted/needed
Bit if a haul with some of the footage running a bit long, however the end result is superb.
Especially noteworthy is the simpler 3D printed version at the end - I'm thinking longer rods and... -
27th Mar 2024, 07:24 AM
Thread: WOHLHAUPTER Not a UPA take 2
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No idea how they operate although I have seen one...
No idea how they operate although I have seen one short video besides this one of the pop a knob move a setting and hold the rin to turn it from a boring cutter to a facing cutter.
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27th Mar 2024, 05:46 AM
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It may come down to what's more readily available...
It may come down to what's more readily available and easily obtained - I just checked the Edcon website and they've got 5005 in sheets, in fact all they've got in sheet is 5005 - corrosion...
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26th Mar 2024, 12:45 PM
Thread: Slow speed carbide grinder
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That's come together incredibly quickly Baron -...
That's come together incredibly quickly Baron - magnificent work.
My 4" diamond discs arrived quickly
https://www.temu.com/goods.html?_bg_fs=1&goods_id=601099524276564
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25th Mar 2024, 08:58 AM
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Mornington Vic - Grays auction Tida 5B Lathe CNC converted, CNC Lathe Kit, Welders
There's some interesting lots in this Grays auction - in Mornington Victoria
https://www.grays.com/sale/3028498/engineering-and-toolmaking/tida-5b-lathe-lathe-kit-welders-and-bench-grinders
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24th Mar 2024, 07:51 PM
Thread: Slow speed carbide grinder
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They've got enormous torque - I had to...
They've got enormous torque - I had to inspect/repair the motor on Mum's car recently, the wipers were moving, however very, very slowly.
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24th Mar 2024, 04:20 PM
Thread: Slow speed carbide grinder
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So I just did some more testing with different...
So I just did some more testing with different resistors on the centre line of the potentiometer(s).
I tested both the OEM 500k potentiometer and the 1Megaohm potentionmeter from Jaycar.
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24th Mar 2024, 04:06 PM
Thread: Slow speed carbide grinder
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I stumbled across this site the other day whilst...
I stumbled across this site the other day whilst researching planetary gearboxes for stepper motors
This is the brushless options
https://www.omc-stepperonline.com/geared-bldc-motor
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24th Mar 2024, 11:50 AM
Thread: Slow speed carbide grinder
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Nearly all of the auto wreckers have left...
Nearly all of the auto wreckers have left Brookvale and moved to Smithfield, which is a bugger - I might pop into one of the remaining ones and see if there's a decent price on a wiper motor, just to...
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23rd Mar 2024, 10:54 PM
Thread: Slow speed carbide grinder
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Baron that's quite the score you've made there -...
Baron that's quite the score you've made there - I did start trawling the net, looking for a wiper motor, nothing close by available...
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23rd Mar 2024, 09:48 AM
Thread: Slow speed carbide grinder
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Both components of self adhesive Velcro discs in...
Both components of self adhesive Velcro discs in 100mm/4" diameter do exist
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23rd Mar 2024, 09:27 AM
Thread: Slow speed carbide grinder
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I'll document that today, check the motor for...
I'll document that today, check the motor for marking and write down the details on the control board - one quick measurement I did take is the motor speed control trimpot, it's 280K, you could...
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22nd Mar 2024, 08:11 PM
Thread: Slow speed carbide grinder
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OK, in the interests of science I went and bought...
OK, in the interests of science I went and bought one of the little Ozito disc sanders.
I didn't take any pics today, however I will tomorrow.
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22nd Mar 2024, 02:14 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: Have none of you fellas encountered gaffer tape?...
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21st Mar 2024, 02:38 PM
Thread: Nifty little homemade mag drill mill
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I felt spontaneous and bought one of these...
I felt spontaneous and bought one of these https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/334766439928 which is the version with the grub screw secured annular cutter spindle.
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18th Mar 2024, 11:39 PM
Thread: Nifty little homemade mag drill mill
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A drawbar would be nice - a collet chuck spindle...
A drawbar would be nice - a collet chuck spindle would be better...
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18th Mar 2024, 06:21 PM
Thread: Nifty little homemade mag drill mill
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There's actually ones on ebay with an MT2 spindle...
There's actually ones on ebay with an MT2 spindle https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/145410862104 BUT no speed control
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17th Mar 2024, 12:07 PM
Thread: Nifty little homemade mag drill mill
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I just got started watching that one and then got...
I just got started watching that one and then got sidetracked onto youtube's suggestions of the latest Vevor variable speed mag drill reviews.
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15th Mar 2024, 10:55 PM
Thread: Building a "Mongrel" Repeat O Meter.
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That travel movement is so smooth, especially for...
That travel movement is so smooth, especially for such tiny increments!
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15th Mar 2024, 01:13 PM
Thread: Slow speed carbide grinder
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Another one of my council cleanup pickups is a 5...
Another one of my council cleanup pickups is a 5 volt fishtank pump - yet to test it, that may be sufficient to provide liquid for cooling for the higher RPMs
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15th Mar 2024, 12:39 PM
Thread: Slow speed carbide grinder
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You're right across this, when he said 180 - 200...
You're right across this, when he said 180 - 200 RPM I thought wow, no speed mods needed.
As it's a DC motor, I've got a 48v DC power supply and an ebay PWM motor speed control which will handle... -
15th Mar 2024, 09:42 AM
Thread: Slow speed carbide grinder
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I just checked the manual here...
I just checked the manual here and it states 4000RPM and it already has a speed control with 6 speed settings - this merits further investigation IMO
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14th Mar 2024, 06:41 PM
Thread: Slow speed carbide grinder
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That little Ozito does look the business, it just...
That little Ozito does look the business, it just needs the speed control.
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14th Mar 2024, 04:37 PM
Thread: Slow speed carbide grinder
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Slow speed carbide grinder
There's just so much to love about this video, all sorts of questions that I had percolating in my mind were answered, some times youtube's suggestion algorithm really throws up a diamond [punny]
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13th Mar 2024, 01:27 PM
Thread: Steel tubing source
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Just want to say a BIG thank you for this - I've...
Just want to say a BIG thank you for this - I've previously searched high and low for tubing that's in the ranges they have available
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10th Mar 2024, 11:01 AM
Thread: Building a "Mongrel" Repeat O Meter.
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I had to research differential screw assembly,...
I had to research differential screw assembly, much cleverness, colour me impressed!
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5th Mar 2024, 01:14 PM
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I was reading, watching and researching...
I was reading, watching and researching burnishing a few weeks ago after I came across another youtube video of the same tool and technique
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2nd Mar 2024, 02:51 PM
Thread: Mystery Steel ID
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FWIW - I've got some 4140 from Edcon and it's all...
FWIW - I've got some 4140 from Edcon and it's all got blue paint on it as it is the paint colour which they use to identify it - they call it bluebell
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26th Feb 2024, 09:56 AM
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Just thought I'd correct the record and I cannot...
Just thought I'd correct the record and I cannot edit my original post - the toolpost was purchased from the toolmax_aus ebay store, somehow I got my wires crossed
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25th Feb 2024, 12:16 PM
Thread: Precision ground flat stones
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I don't have time to review which video (I've...
I don't have time to review which video (I've watched a LOT) has stones being flattened with a diamond d-bit grinder wheel in a mill - two possible candidates of the videos that I saw it in
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22nd Feb 2024, 08:06 PM
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Thanks Baron I just focussed my google-fu and...
Thanks Baron
I just focussed my google-fu and found the specs of the CXA wedge dimensions - it's larger than the BXA wedge dimensions, so that's a bust.
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22nd Feb 2024, 02:12 PM
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Boring tool holder
Hey Guys,
trying to work my way around an obstacle
I purchased a BXA toolpost (250-222) deluxe set from the ausee ebay store back in September, it's all good except they didn't send the 250-204... -
18th Feb 2024, 07:47 AM
Thread: Looking for a chunk of steel
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I find google to be unhelpful quite often...
I find google to be unhelpful quite often nowadays, so it might not be your research skills
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17th Feb 2024, 06:34 PM
Thread: Makita drill chuck removal ideas?
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Just been through this whole debacle recently,...
Just been through this whole debacle recently, excellent work with the impact driver it's what works.
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20th Jan 2024, 03:43 PM
Thread: DRO Instalation !
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as co-incidence would have it - Youtube bumped...
as co-incidence would have it - Youtube bumped that video across my feed the other day - he's very good, seen two of his videos thus far.
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20th Jan 2024, 11:53 AM
Thread: DRO Instalation !
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For their price the Vevor tables look to be value...
For their price the Vevor tables look to be value for money - I've not seen anyone with incurable issues with theirs.
I very nearly bought one.
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20th Jan 2024, 09:43 AM
Thread: DRO Instalation !
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I don't know if you recall my lathe purchase - I...
I don't know if you recall my lathe purchase - I need to update that thread.
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19th Jan 2024, 08:20 PM
Thread: DRO Instalation !
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Very well documented thread Baron! Can I ask a...
Very well documented thread Baron!
Can I ask a favour please - are you able to measure the width and depth where I've marked with the red lines on your photo
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16th Sep 2023, 02:16 PM
Thread: Polygon lathe cutter mechanism
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There's some nice maths behind it ...
There's some nice maths behind it
Conceptually, it's pretty simple (Yeah right) - right at the beginning, he makes the white paint marks (with the leadscrews gears set as he has them) there's 2:1... -
8th Sep 2023, 10:16 AM
Thread: Polygon lathe cutter mechanism
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Polygon lathe cutter mechanism
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5th Sep 2023, 10:15 AM
Thread: What air fitting is this?
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When I googled, Gicweld and BOC both listed them...
When I googled, Gicweld and BOC both listed them also, from some pictures, the ones with the panel mount thread section with a nut and the hose barb may even have sufficient material to drill and tap...
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4th Sep 2023, 10:23 PM
Thread: Granite Surface Plate Reconditioning
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I was intrigued by this topic recently and ended...
I was intrigued by this topic recently and ended up watching these two videos on the topic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nY7uW1uG9s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k82T0T_4UHg
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4th Sep 2023, 01:24 AM
Thread: What air fitting is this?
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Sometimes it's easy and google fu is in...
Sometimes it's easy and google fu is in abundance, just this search yields many good hits
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=welder+quick+connect+gas+connection
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3rd Sep 2023, 12:53 PM
Thread: Making Soft Jaws Video
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I've only recently discovered Inheritance...
I've only recently discovered Inheritance Machining, but the amount of planning and work that goes into those videos is staggering - the footage is even being graded for their look - there's some...