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  1. 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
  2. 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 :;
  3. 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

    Anyway I came...
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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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    I'm on a learning curve :;

    I'm on a learning curve :;
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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

    Just doing the math on this and for those with...
  7. 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...
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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.

    This guy has...
  9. 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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    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

    I did spend some time...
  11. 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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    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.

    When it came to disassemble the mechanism and inspect, the...
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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.

    I went...
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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

    they also...
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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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    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...

    I did some more testing today, nearly burnt my fingertips -...
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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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    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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    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.

    Short summary, at it's lowest setting I got a...
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    Sticky: Have none of you fellas encountered gaffer tape?...

    Have none of you fellas encountered gaffer tape?
    I mean super glue, sheesh
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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.

    It's listed peak RPM is 500.

    I've...
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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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    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

    and there's a similar one with speed control but a different spindle and only 50mm...
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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.

    They have an adjustable height which uses dual...
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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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    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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    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...
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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

    OK, so I just got around to watching the...
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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.

    Looking at what Stefan has, I'd swear dollars to donuts that a car 12 volt or truck 24 volt wiper motor assembly might...
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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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    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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    I had to research differential screw assembly,...

    I had to research differential screw assembly, much cleverness, colour me impressed!
  33. 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

    My basic understanding is that both flattens and work...
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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
  35. 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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    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
    ...
  37. 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.

    I thought it would be larger due to the...
  38. 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...
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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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    Just been through this whole debacle recently,...

    Just been through this whole debacle recently, excellent work with the impact driver it's what works.

    I didn't have a long slotted bit so had to have impact driver, so with it's hex holder head...
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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.

    I've ruled out the Vevor table for various reasons,...
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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.


    That's why the Forestwest compound table is under...
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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.

    Anyway I've been pondering adding a compound slide table for some positioning and basic operations...
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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

    thanks

    Glenn

    404855
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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...
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    Polygon lathe cutter mechanism

    This is quite magical

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCFfvmREacA
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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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    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

    It is DIY...
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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

    Lots of places to choose from
    ...
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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...
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