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24th Mar 2024, 05:40 AM
Thread: Milling machine W.A.
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Milling machine W.A.
This is on Facebook W.A.
He also has a Invicta 4m Shaper for sale.
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22nd Jan 2024, 10:52 PM
Thread: 70 Tooth Change gear
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WA Withdrawn from Sale
Gone to E-bay.
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19th Jan 2024, 09:54 AM
Thread: 70 Tooth Change gear
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WA Thank you
Thank you lamestlama That information will come in handy if I don't sell the gear on this forum and list it else where.
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12th Jan 2024, 08:57 PM
Thread: 70 Tooth Change gear
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WA 70 Tooth Change gear
This is a 70 Tooth change gear with a 7/8" 8 spline arbor.
The arbor is compatible with a Colchester Bantam change gear arbor, however the gear tooth size is 14DP not 16DP as are Bantam change... -
4th Jan 2024, 12:31 PM
Thread: 4 step pulley
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WA Reply
Kyrn I'v sent you a PM
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2nd Jan 2024, 01:07 PM
Thread: 4 step pulley
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WA 4 step pulley
Cast steel 4 step pulley for size B belts.
The spindle hole is 7/8"
Pulley height is 80mm and the larger diameter is 135mm.
In very good condition.
Weight is 2.85 KG
$40.
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28th Dec 2023, 02:15 PM
Thread: Small lathe chucki
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WA Small lathe chucki
I have a 75mm chuck and backing plate for sale.
The chuck comes with inside and outside jaws and has a wood storage box.
The backing plate has a 1.5" by 6 tpi UN thread.
$80.00
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7th Dec 2023, 02:16 PM
Thread: Manufacturing fault
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Manufacturing fault
This drill press vice has been superb until now.
I applied what I thought was reasonable force and the handle just snapped, the reason became apparent.
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4th Sep 2023, 03:49 PM
Thread: Sheraton challenger lathe W.A.
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Sheraton challenger lathe W.A.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/armadale/power-tools/sheraton-challenger-lathe/1316321847
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29th Jul 2023, 10:42 AM
Thread: Hercus Change gear set unused Perth
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Hercus Change gear set unused Perth
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/119115557894284/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A9fb7bfc1-4ba9-4abe-a349-11fd459084d3
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11th Jun 2023, 09:29 AM
Thread: Hercus faceplates and dogplates Perth
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Hercus faceplates and dogplates Perth
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/gosnells/power-tools/hercus-face-plates-and-drive-plates/1313215615
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10th Mar 2023, 04:41 PM
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Myford stand
I made this one 2 lathes ago in 2008 for a ML7.
The lathe mount span and 2 end pieces are 150mm PFC,
The legs are 125 X 75 x 3 RHS they fitted into the PFC, and were easy to weld up and very... -
2nd Mar 2023, 10:27 AM
Thread: Swedish Shaper W.A.
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Swedish Shaper W.A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/188789277125130/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_general&referral_story_type=general&tracking=%7B%22qid%22%3A%22-4612346064264512242%22%2C%22mf_story...
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22nd Feb 2023, 09:58 AM
Thread: Hardinge Lathe and good stuff W.A.
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Hardinge Lathe and good stuff W.A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/727327772267571/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks
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17th Feb 2023, 08:10 PM
Thread: Anvil Perth
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Anvil Perth
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/south-perth/other-tools-diy/anvil-vintage-not-chinese-rubbish/1308607982
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13th Feb 2023, 04:45 PM
Thread: Powerboard
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Powerboard
Thanks Steve I am running a colchester bantam through a 1.5 kw VFD, a tachometer powered by linear transformer. Plus a 40 watt florescent light and a 24v power supply.
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13th Feb 2023, 01:35 PM
Thread: Powerboard
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Powerboard
I have a Arlec six outlet 6 switch powerboard on the wall behind my lathe.
2 of the switches have seized , so I'm looking for a better quality replacement.
Can anyone recommend a replacement?
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12th Oct 2022, 03:49 PM
Thread: Hafco Milling Machine Perth
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Hafco Milling Machine Perth
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wangara/power-tools/milling-machine-manual-bm-22-hafco/1302499484
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14th Aug 2022, 12:51 PM
Thread: Electrical Maintenance Technician wanted
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I renewed all of the fuses when I first got it...
I renewed all of the fuses when I first got it they are not the problem because the mill runs.
I have been running the mill for about a year now.
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13th Aug 2022, 10:26 PM
Thread: Electrical Maintenance Technician wanted
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Electrical Maintenance Technician wanted
I have a Ruhla universal milling machine.
Built in the late 70s or early 80s.
At this time I'm having problems with the spindle motor being slow to start and cutting out.
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29th Jun 2022, 02:34 PM
Thread: Wilson slant bed Lathe W.A.
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Wilson slant bed Lathe W.A.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/kelmscott/power-tools/willson-slant-bed-lathe/1297458133
I took a screen shot in case it disappeared.
I have no connection with this sale.
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12th Jun 2022, 01:52 AM
Thread: Cigweld Comet Edge LPC regulator
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WA LPC regulator SOLD
Sold
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10th Jun 2022, 06:47 PM
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WA Portable turbo oxy set interchangeable star tips
Pick up or post.
Is regulation necessary?
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10th Jun 2022, 11:51 AM
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WA Portable turbo oxy set interchangeable star tips
New and unused 4 interchangable tips for a Bromic oxy mobile brazing and welding set. $60
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9th Jun 2022, 05:42 PM
Thread: Cigweld Comet Edge LPC regulator
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WA Yes misstype LPG
Yes misstype LPG
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9th Jun 2022, 12:13 PM
Thread: Cigweld Comet Edge LPC regulator
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WA Cigweld Comet Edge LPC regulator
For sale a LPG Cigweld Comet Edge regulator.
Top Quality.In excellent condition.
Perfect for a gas forge.
$90
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5th Jun 2022, 11:15 AM
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Bench mounted horizontal milling machine Perth
I never seen anything like this.But it may fit your needs.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/kingsley/other-tools-diy/milling-machine-horizontal/1296241640
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29th May 2022, 10:40 PM
Thread: WTB Hercus 260 ER32 collet chuck
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Straight shank collet chuck
I use a straight shank ER33 collet chuck in my 4 jaw chuck.
It may be impractical in a chuck smaller than 150mm because of stick out.
But it works for me.
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28th May 2022, 10:10 PM
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If you are thinking about carbide tooling. On a...
If you are thinking about carbide tooling.
On a small lathe you will find the inserts that give you the best finish are positive rake, that is the rake is built into the insert not the toolholder.... -
20th May 2022, 05:01 PM
Thread: Blacksmith Power Hammer Perth
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Blacksmith Power Hammer Perth
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9th Apr 2022, 04:08 PM
Thread: Steel suppliers
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Welshpool Voestalpine
Iv'e found the guys at the Welshpool store are happy to accommodate the small orders us hobbyists usually buy.
Canning Vale on the other hand are only interested commercial quantities.
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2nd Apr 2022, 08:50 AM
Thread: Universal Mill W.A.
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Universal Mill W.A.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mount-helena/miscellaneous-goods/universal-milling-machine/1292980852
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17th Mar 2022, 07:26 PM
Thread: Jacking Gantry
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Slinging arrangment
Steve I had planed to sling my mill only using slings to save height so a double beam was not a option.
This is the slinging arrangement that I used.
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12th Mar 2022, 09:24 AM
Thread: Jacking Gantry
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Gantry jockey wheels
Bob 6 inch jockey wheels have a 350 Kg static load capacity.
I had to look that up.
I won't be using them to mobile with a load.
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11th Mar 2022, 02:10 AM
Thread: Jacking Gantry
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Removable jockey wheels.
Kryn the jockey wheels are on the inside so they don't add to the width.
They are only meant to be used to re-position the gantry and will be retracted or removed before a lift.
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10th Mar 2022, 11:42 PM
Thread: Jacking Gantry
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Jacking Gantry
This is a gantry I have made to use under my sheds low ceiling. (Clearance under the shed's central beam is 2.1 metre.)
Total width is 2.7m, the minimum height is 1.9m and once the mounts for the... -
16th Feb 2022, 12:36 PM
Thread: Colchester Mastiff on Gumtree W.A.
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Colchester Mastiff on Gumtree W.A.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/malaga/power-tools/colchester-lathe/1290517764
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13th Feb 2022, 05:11 PM
Thread: Sharpening expandable reamers
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At last I have found time to get back to this...
At last I have found time to get back to this project, I'm finishing a telescoping gantry project which is taking up most of my time.
I looked at the geometry of my adjustable finger and realized... -
6th Feb 2022, 10:43 PM
Thread: Sharpening expandable reamers
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Geometry?
Joe I had no idea about the geometry I didn't give it much thought.
I clocked it and sharpened it parallel now I will have to re- mount it and cut a taper.
The reamer I used was so blunt it was... -
6th Feb 2022, 08:18 PM
Thread: Sharpening expandable reamers
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Sharpening expandable reamers
This project was inspired by a youtube video tube which I can't find again, the finger tool is my contribution.
Unfortunately I have to shim the magnetic vee blocks to suit each the particular... -
25th Jan 2022, 09:56 AM
Thread: 2 Myford lathes $400 perth
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2 Myford lathes $400 perth
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-perth/lathe/k0l3008303r500
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23rd Dec 2021, 08:35 PM
Thread: Air operated oil gun
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Air operated oil gun
I have just finished modifying a air operated grease gun to lubricate my new to me late 70s Ruhla mill.
The mill has a combination of grease style nipples and large zerk nipples.
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18th Nov 2021, 08:59 AM
Thread: Mill Perth
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Mill Perth
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13th Nov 2021, 01:47 PM
Thread: Myford ML7 Perth with extras
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Myford ML7 Perth with extras
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wooroloo/power-tools/myford-metal-lathe/1284802055
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11th Oct 2021, 09:38 AM
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Horizontal milling attachment to suit Bridgeport W.A.
Seen on facebook, he also has a slotting head.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/242592551045915/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=
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22nd Aug 2021, 06:59 PM
Thread: D bit grinder WA
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D bit grinder WA
On Facebook market place Perth region.
You will have to find it yourself I'm not sure a copy and paste will work.
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22nd Jul 2021, 02:56 PM
Thread: Leveling Feet/Casters for Bridgeport Mill
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leveling the base.
Plasmaman I missed your post completly.
I could not think of a leveling solution, so I put a 900mm square mat made from re-constituted car tyre rubber under the base.
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10th Jul 2021, 01:18 AM
Thread: Leveling Feet/Casters for Bridgeport Mill
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Mobile Mill Base
I recently had similar problems when I brought a 1.3 tonne East German mill.
My engine hoist was not capable of lifting it off the pellet safely, so I hired a 1.5 tonne $200 a day gantry crane from... -
28th May 2021, 08:55 AM
Thread: Lathe tool holder holder
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AXA Toolholder rack
This is my effort.
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9th May 2021, 07:33 AM
Thread: 70T gear Colchester Bantam Mk1
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Bantam gear
The Bantam and the Chipmaster do use the same change gears, but its only the 70 Tooth gear that Im missing.
Thank you Mark