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  1. carbide

    Have you triedone of those 1mm thick metal cut off wheels on an angle grinder. I use a good quality brand and find they will cut 99% of metals. Interested to see what other suggestions surface as I...
  2. puller

    Just looks like a replacement for this set. https://www.totaltools.com.au/gear-up-auto-deals/108547-tti-100-200mm-hydraulic-puller-kit-ttihpgk10t...
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    Plasma cutter @ Hare & forbes

    Hello all, Been thinking of getting a plasma cutter for a while now and saw this package deal at H&F. Has anybody got one of these units and are they any good and live up to the written description...
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    Tinkerer 77 / Steve, I will follow your post with...

    Tinkerer 77 / Steve, I will follow your post with much interest as I have been contemplating doing a similar thing with my Ecogoo. I have fitted mine to a large radial drill and would love to operate...
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    PM'd you

    PM'd you
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    Hello, sent you a PM

    Hello, sent you a PM
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    Could well do Baron, Ill have a look at it in...

    Could well do Baron, Ill have a look at it in depth tomorrow. Thanks for your input, cheers Ian
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    forward / reverse motor wiring

    Hello all, I have a single phase 240V reversible motor which I am fitting onto a Radial Drill to raise and lower the workhead. I also have a forward (position1)- Off - Reverse (position 2) drum...
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    I'll take the 1/2" UNC sets if still available...

    I'll take the 1/2" UNC sets if still available John. Thanks. will PM you re pick up
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    As most others learnt the art of hand sharpening...

    As most others learnt the art of hand sharpening as an apprentice fitter. Then worked in a tool room for a while and used a whiz bang german machine with a cam system, perfect drill poinjt with 2-3...
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    Just wondering if a 3 phase motor running on 240v...

    Just wondering if a 3 phase motor running on 240v single phase via a VFD can be made reversible?? or do I convert to single phase reversible?? What would be the simplest electrical guru's. Thanks for...
  12. I forgot to mention that when I did the brazed...

    I forgot to mention that when I did the brazed gear teeth I machined the bulk of the filler out and because the braze is soft it was easy to file finish the profile of the tooth then trial assemble...
  13. I've had good past success with brazing up...

    I've had good past success with brazing up damaged gear teeth in vintage spur gear gearboxes and re -cutting them. Can't remember which rods I used as it was a number of years ago now. After viewing...
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    Oh dear Steve, not good news! It appears from the...

    Oh dear Steve, not good news! It appears from the drawing that the bevel gears rotate in a bronze bush and ,are partially supported by the axles , but are the planetry gears rotating on 2 short pins...
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    My goodness the TCM is giving you the run...

    My goodness the TCM is giving you the run around. Suppose its good to know the gearbox is basically ok apart from worn clutch packs. There appears to be a bit of TCM stuff still around for the older...
  16. Joe I only just saw the ad and was actually after...

    Joe I only just saw the ad and was actually after the Mig welder as mine is small and only really suited to thin materials like car body steel, exhaust pipes etc.. Wanted one for heavier materials. ...
  17. Let me know the address and I can come tomorrow....

    Let me know the address and I can come tomorrow. I will definately take the mig welder thanks, Ian 0412 749 187
  18. Im interested in the radial arm drill & mig...

    Im interested in the radial arm drill & mig welder. Are these still available and are there pics or where & when can I see them. Thanks Ian
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    Peerless 160 amp 240v welder labels

    Hello all, I have a peerless welder 160 amp which Ive had since new. Unfortunately during its 30yr lifespan the labels on the front & top have fell off. What I need is from someone who has one is a...
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    Hi Steve, just as a matter of interest it seems...

    Hi Steve, just as a matter of interest it seems that when you find the engine number stamped on the block ( mine is hidden behind the distributor) the prefix A** is the engine type. Mine is an A15 ie...
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    I think the next thing is to pull the selector...

    I think the next thing is to pull the selector valve body off and see if there's anything obvious inside.

    Yes when I think about it perhaps the issue is more than likely the main fwd / rev lever /...
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    Regarding a manual I have gone through google and...

    Regarding a manual I have gone through google and cant find much on older TCM forks at all. Theres a bit of information on later model machines but mostly their workings are controlled by electric...
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    Ok Steve, did some research and the problem...

    Ok Steve, did some research and the problem zero's in on the inching valve or adjustment. when the inch pedal is up the valve is closed and oil is directed to clutch packs. When inch pedal is...
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    On mine the inch pedal also operates brakes when...

    On mine the inch pedal also operates brakes when fully depressed. When you let the pedal up it allows the fork to move if the fwd / rev lever is in position. I think from memory there was an...
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    Heres a free A1 & A15 engine manual with all the...

    Heres a free A1 & A15 engine manual with all the maintenance schedule and specs. May be of interest to you. Only covers petrol but as far as Im aware there is no manual adjustment for the gas. Mine...
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    G'day Steve, I got one of those machines, did the...

    G'day Steve, I got one of those machines, did the same bought it real cheap and rebuilt it. Can still get parts for them. I changed all the filters, I think each system has its own filter. Anyhow if...
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    Steve, Not sure of what your working with but...

    Steve, Not sure of what your working with but could you remove the fixed end and turn cylinder around and put a thread in the rusted end for the gland nut and re weld the fixed end on. Would that...
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    I thought about using a small 3ph motor and VFD,...

    I thought about using a small 3ph motor and VFD, and even plonked the smallest spare motor (1.5kw) I've got on top to see what it would look like. Decided it would be complete overkill....

    Steve...
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    Steve the machine may look complicated and scary...

    Steve the machine may look complicated and scary but its not. Basically its a mounted bench grinder and a workhead which give you the ability to move the tool your sharpening in any of X,Y&Z axis as...
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    Haha, yes upside down pics. For some strange...

    Haha, yes upside down pics. For some strange reason when I added the images from the photo library the algorithm chose to place 2 of them upside down and despite numerous attempts at adding pics to...
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    This is my T & C grinder 387532 Some of the...

    This is my T & C grinder
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    Some of the attachments I made for the workhead
    387533Er 32 collect holder
    387534Tool post for doing lathe tools. Also a 3 jar chuck attachment
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    My T&C grinder is of chinese (pre covid)...

    My T&C grinder is of chinese (pre covid) manufacture, branded Wuhan machine tool Co. It is set up similar to yours, work table x axis movement only and grinding wheel head is a seperate table to give...
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    Nice pick up. Looks like you got the important...

    Nice pick up. Looks like you got the important basics. I've just finished making 3 attachments that fit to the workhead spindle namely an attachment that holds ER32 collets for endmill sharpening...
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    looks to be a set of tool & cutter grinder...

    looks to be a set of tool & cutter grinder attachments and if so worthy of the $700 bid. Quite hard to come by.
  35. Thread: Wire wheel safety

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    I have one of those aldi angle grinders. Had an...

    I have one of those aldi angle grinders. Had an aldi wire brush on it and after about 20min the smoke came pouring out of the motor vents! My ryobi 100mm AG has had 5yrs of abuse and is still going,...
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    Thanks for your input to this thread Bob L. Im...

    Thanks for your input to this thread Bob L. Im just about to start rubbing back and repairing the panels on a '68 cooper S so this information will come in handy to preserve the finished panel prior...
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    Brings a tear to the eye hearing a machine has...

    Brings a tear to the eye hearing a machine has hit the deck and suffered damage. Full refund of purchase and keep the wreck is the way to go. A lot of damage will be evident until a close inspection...
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    Been watching the build Mark, what a fantastic...

    Been watching the build Mark, what a fantastic effort, well done. Cant wait to see the shed finished and all the "toys" installed. Congratulations
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    Thanks for the link, well worth the time to...

    Thanks for the link, well worth the time to listen to his thoughts. As a retired fitter / toolmaker I have seen the writing on the wall for the trade for many years. Not only is chinas cheap labour a...
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    I'm impressed, very creative Steve, that should...

    I'm impressed, very creative Steve, that should work, well done
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    I was going to say bike shop too, the other...

    I was going to say bike shop too, the other possibility is that seeing the cage looks ok just replace the balls. I have in the past bought them at bearing places but bike shops might have them too....
  42. Thread: HYLO vice spring

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    HYLO vice spring

    My hylo vice spring has seen better days and needs to be replaced. Does anyone know if these springs are obtainable? by any chance. Thanks in advance. Ian
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  43. Thread: Micrometer

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    careful to store your micrometer with the anvils...

    careful to store your micrometer with the anvils a few thou apart to allow for expansion & contraction caused by temperatue variations. very nice looking unit should last you a lifetime
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    Check for excessive end float in gears or shafts,...

    Check for excessive end float in gears or shafts, might give you a clue where to look
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    Like other machinists I too have trouble with...

    Like other machinists I too have trouble with conversion from inches to mm and vice versa. Having done my trade 40+ years ago I am thoroughly conversant with inches, thousanths, etc. When machining,...
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    would depend on how often you use the machine. I...

    would depend on how often you use the machine. I spray wd40 or similar on the ways & saddle for frequent usage and this has kept my machine in good order for the passed 30+ years. I should add that I...
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    Lots of hours of work there but its coming along...

    Lots of hours of work there but its coming along nicely. Looking forward to a video of the rejuvenated machine doing a demonstration grind.
  48. Im interested in some mill pics please

    Im interested in some mill pics please
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    extension dovetail is around 200 mm long but only...

    extension dovetail is around 200 mm long but only use about 160mm.. My leadscrew was a neat fit so needed extending to be able to use the full benefit of the base block. There is enough room in the...
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    made it slightly thinner in thickness than the...

    made it slightly thinner in thickness than the existing. Lined up face & dovetails and made packing to fit behind the 3 capscrews to hold it in place. The casting below my existing dovetail was all...
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