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  1. This may help - ...

    This may help -

    https://metalworkforums.com/f65/t186271-herbert-speed-bench-drill-restoration
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    Axminster Tools in the UK will supply the PD400...

    Axminster Tools in the UK will supply the PD400 for $5750.00 which includes all taxes and duties. My Tool Store here in Australia will only come down to $6200.00. I'm very tempted to get it from...
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    I came across this site while searching for...

    I came across this site while searching for Proxxon lathes -

    https://shopping.mercatos.com/en/proxxon-pd-400_pid3825634.html#delivery_to=AU

    Is this a legitimate site? The price is good. Maybe...
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    Not a bad price with all the extras but too far...

    Not a bad price with all the extras but too far from me to consider.
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    Importing a Proxxon PD 400 Lathe

    I am thinking about getting one of these. The price is about $3750.00 and about $165.00 shipping. Retail price in Australia is around $6450.00 so quite a difference. What would I be up for regarding...
  6. Found some that may fit but a minimum order of...

    Found some that may fit but a minimum order of $100 they can keep them.

    https://www.carroll.com.au/weather-pack-connector-mounting-clips-screw-mount.html
  7. [QUOTE=Bigcam;2013944]Is this what you're looking...

    [QUOTE=Bigcam;2013944]Is this what you're looking for?

    No. I have seen those at a number of web sites, but I really want a bracket and not the clip that goes in a hole.
  8. That looks like the bracket I saw previously....

    That looks like the bracket I saw previously. Thanks. I can't see an option to view or buy them there though.
  9. AMP Superseal 1.5 Connector Mounting Brackets

    I know these exist because I have seen them before. They are a Bracket that fits the slot on the AMP 1.5 Superseal Connectors. This slot is about 8mm wide and 0.8mm deep. A bit like a dovetail slot....
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    Things I have on Gumtree

    Here's a few items I have for sale on Gumtree. Local pickup preferred but willing to post if anyone wants to pay the postage cost.
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  11. I have a huge amount of tools and other stuff in...

    I have a huge amount of tools and other stuff in the house I rent. Too much to list here. Most stuff upstairs is in cupboards or otherwise out of sight under a cover or in boxes. It's a high set...
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    Got the surface plate. Surface was quite dirty...

    Got the surface plate. Surface was quite dirty and gritty but cleaned up with a little Morning Fresh dish washing liquid and a microfibre cloth. Haven't check for flatness yet but I think it'll do...
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    Been there. The bosses were the biggest tools.

    Been there. The bosses were the biggest tools.
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    No. Any suggestions?

    No. Any suggestions?
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    Got one of these coming tomorrow. Fingers crossed...

    Got one of these coming tomorrow. Fingers crossed it will be ok.

    https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B093L9KS34?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
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    Surface Plate recommendation

    I want to get a surface plate in the 300 x 300mm range. What should I get? Granite or cast iron? What grade do you suggest?
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    Possibly. Maybe I'll test some sometime. When did...

    Possibly. Maybe I'll test some sometime. When did this topic change to high pressure applications anyway? Maybe I missed that part. I was comparing these clamps to other clamps mentioned here and the...
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    These are the best clamps available I think.

    These are the best clamps available I think.
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    I agree. Bush Mechanics for the bush and do it...

    I agree. Bush Mechanics for the bush and do it properly at home.
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    Next time you need a low profile hose clamp, try...

    Next time you need a low profile hose clamp, try a coil spring. Just get a size slightly smaller than OD of hose, cut to length and wind on.
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    I had a guy knock on my door looking for...

    I had a guy knock on my door looking for batteries a couple of years ago. Gave him about a dozen. Glad to get rid of them.
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    I agree. No better than a roll of fencing wire...

    I agree. No better than a roll of fencing wire and a pair of pliers.
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    VIC So, does this mean you are not going to explain...

    So, does this mean you are not going to explain the hose clamps? :D
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    Owner made an offer of $5K. That was a joke,...

    Owner made an offer of $5K. That was a joke, considering the extra rent for the remaining eight months of my lease and moving costs.
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    House is now under contract. REA wants me to move...

    House is now under contract. REA wants me to move all furniture away from walls for the people that are doing the building and pest inspection on Friday. This ain't going to happen, as there is...
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    Pics attached with dimensions on one of them....

    Pics attached with dimensions on one of them. Shaft is 1" diameter. Clamps will fit onto the two sections marked A and B and be 40mm in length. Section to be bridged is 55mm. Height above shaft will...
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    STL needed for clamp design

    This is a bit of a tricky one but hopefully someone here will know what I am attempting to do. I've attached a pic of a clamp that may be suitable to alter and get 3D printed. The clamp will be...
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    Just bought some of this - ...

    Just bought some of this -

    https://mcjing.com.au/uhmw-slick-tape.html
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    Low friction tape

    I have a Dewalt table saw that I'd like to add some self adhesive low friction tape of some sort in a few strips on top of the table and some on the guide fence. Found this on Amazon -
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    The agent selling the property simply told me...

    The agent selling the property simply told me that the owner is in a position where he must sell. That could mean a number of things but I suspect he may be in a little bit of trouble. That's his...
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    I am expecting this.

    I am expecting this.
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    Well, house has been for sale for about three...

    Well, house has been for sale for about three weeks now. Lots of lookers but nobody wants it. Partly because I am still here with about eight months lease and I believe condition of the house is also...
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    Thanks for all the replies. It's 60 degrees....

    Thanks for all the replies. It's 60 degrees. Remembered I have a Mitutoyo protractor.
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    Dovetail angle measurement

    Can someone tell me a simple way to measure a dovetail angle such as the diagram attached? Diagram is an example only and may not match what I have to measure.
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    Don't know about Peewee but Modern Tools weren't...

    Don't know about Peewee but Modern Tools weren't much help even when I went into their shop quite a few years ago.
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    This is going to get ugly I think. I called the...

    This is going to get ugly I think. I called the real estate selling the property and she has refused to accept my decision not to have open house inspections, even though I have not given written...
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    Renting and Open House Inspections

    I rent and the owner now has the house up for sale. I agreed to an open house on Saturday but am now considering not allowing open house inspections. Too many people at once and real estate agents...
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    Is this a grub screw I see in the pulley?

    Is this a grub screw I see in the pulley?
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    Slowing down on me again now. Server problem?...

    Slowing down on me again now. Server problem? Overload from members and guests online?
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    Forum broken (sometimes)

    Been having a lot off trouble with the forum recently. Sometimes works great, sometimes I get all sorts of error messages, or pages do not load for a long time, or not at all. Working good right now....
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    I agree. This gear if anything like the Advance...

    I agree. This gear if anything like the Advance lathes should be connected to the pulley and not the spindle. Have a look at the pulley to see if there's a grub screw in it anywhere. If there is,...
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    I get this occasionally.

    I get this occasionally.
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    This may or may not relate to what you are...

    This may or may not relate to what you are wanting -

    https://patents.google.com/patent/US20150246408
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    https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/9308793-all...

    https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/9308793-allens-popeye-spinach-13-5000-ounce-pack-of-6
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    I have used the aluminium quite a bit on...

    I have used the aluminium quite a bit on different things. Looks good on aluminium intake manifolds. There's also a Cast Aluminium colour but appears to be fairly grey looking. I have not used it....
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    Yeah, these are split after threading. There's...

    Yeah, these are split after threading. There's always the chance that I could get really lucky, but I seriously doubt that is going to happen. I will get the two good ones and try them on the...
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    I got the second set of replacement halfnuts...

    I got the second set of replacement halfnuts yesterday and guess what. One of these is broken as well. I have not checked yet but I assume halfnuts would be a matched pair in that one from one pair...
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    To make my question a little clearer I was...

    To make my question a little clearer I was referring to a new lathe purchased in Australia. I am sure a guard is required on all lathes now, but unsure about a cutout switch.
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    Lathe chuck guard switch?

    Is it mandatory for lathe chuck guards to have a cutout switch?
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    I may get my brother to contact the mechanic...

    I may get my brother to contact the mechanic about the issue and see what they say. I doubt they will admit any liability and say something like it was already like that. Especially if they find out...
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