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    I’d mill the slots and cut the side, imagine...

    I’d mill the slots and cut the side, imagine milling that and it closed up on your cutter! bang!
  2. Thread: Cast Iron

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    I've got round cast iron in a few big sizes, if...

    I've got round cast iron in a few big sizes, if you get stuck you might have to drive to Robertson
    will
  3. Thread: Moving a mill

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    I have a ring that will fit that mill and give...

    I have a ring that will fit that mill and give you more z height if you are interested Andre?
    Will
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    9.010" LOL What is it for? Will

    9.010" LOL What is it for?
    Will
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    I bought it in the US and got it shipped out...

    I bought it in the US and got it shipped out here, It is the R8 spindle with TTS, the tool changer doesn't work with 30 taper. It was a fair job importing it myself if you aren't interested in doing...
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    I second the Tormach! I've got one as well as a...

    I second the Tormach! I've got one as well as a manual mill that is a very accurate Turret mill on Steroids! If you have the need to make accurate parts why would you bother with a manual mill? There...
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    Hornet I bought it when the AUD was well over...

    Hornet
    I bought it when the AUD was well over the USD at the time 7500 for the mill 1500 for the stand and then all the other bits and pieces like tooling and fourth axis from memory it was around...
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    No experience with that Chris, but have noticed...

    No experience with that Chris, but have noticed the same as you! But I do have a Tormach PCNC 1100 if you want to have a look? And only half an hour away!
    Will
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    I've used baling twine for lacing, works well...

    I've used baling twine for lacing, works well
    Will
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    Try Rydell Industrial Belting at Kings Park will

    Try Rydell Industrial Belting at Kings Park
    will
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    I have one of those Boxfords too- paid more than...

    I have one of those Boxfords too- paid more than 38 bucks for it as well!
    Will
  12. Thread: CTC back

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    CTC back

    Just had a look CTC tools is back on line, appears to be based in Denmark now, I'm not sure if the prices are a lot dearer? Some of you will know.
    Will
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    Thanks Neil, I'm on holidays at the moment ill...

    Thanks Neil, I'm on holidays at the moment ill put some stuff up when I get back.
    Will
  14. Thread: Cnc forum

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    Cnc forum

    I have been a fairly long time user of the forum, when it was all in one I used to browse and sometimes contribute to the CNC forum, I know it is more wood work oriented, but I also know a few of us...
  15. I may be right for the advanced course, dependant...

    I may be right for the advanced course, dependant on dates as we have a few things on this year
    Will
  16. Brass and Copper Stanton Road Seven Hills NSW as...

    Brass and Copper Stanton Road Seven Hills NSW as well
    Will
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    Free machining steel has a bit of lead in it as...

    Free machining steel has a bit of lead in it as well
    Will
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    I went on Thursday, my third consecutive time for...

    I went on Thursday, my third consecutive time for the Sydney show, you can really see the difference from then to now! Just read Phil's post below will try and make Melbourne next year.
    Will
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    He has been there for years, just dosen't seem to...

    He has been there for years, just dosen't seem to get it!
    Will
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    Bit of annoyance with major supplier!

    Ok I am not going to name them, you will work it out! I have dealt with this long established company for years! a lot of have you probably have too!
    I rang them last Tuesday, to order three Nitto...
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    Make a fresh cut across the stump ends and paint...

    Make a fresh cut across the stump ends and paint with roundup, leave to die, and then pull out one day in the future
    Will
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    I have used a mob on Ebay called Electrotraders,...

    I have used a mob on Ebay called Electrotraders, I have bought a couple of 3 phase extensions and 3 phase outlets and plugs, all good. They are based in Qld too which is good for you.
    Will
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    I wouldn't either! But I have seen them do it at...

    I wouldn't either! But I have seen them do it at H&F Sydney! Never buy anything that isn't in a box!
    Will
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    Malb yes the load is quite high so we shouldn't...

    Malb yes the load is quite high so we shouldn't have any problem there, the motor is naturally aspirated so no turbo
    CBA Robertson has many different weather extremes we can have four seasons in...
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    Automatic Shutters

    When I install my new backup generator system i want to put Automatic opening shutters in each end of the building to allow heaps of ventilation when it is
    running, as we have a very harsh climate...
  26. I ended up finding a diesel powered genset within...

    I ended up finding a diesel powered genset within an hours drive it's powered by a six cylinder Volvo Penta diesel and has an output of 125 Kva so probably a bit more that we need but room for...
  27. That's us Ray, 35 years and counting! Will

    That's us Ray, 35 years and counting!
    Will
  28. That would be great Phil Will

    That would be great Phil
    Will
  29. Would have never put it inside have already...

    Would have never put it inside have already planned an outside enclosure
    Will
  30. Definitely three phase we hired a 100 kva...

    Definitely three phase we hired a 100 kva recently but probably a bit big
    Will
  31. Off Topic But someone here will know the answer

    Hi Guys

    We have been hit with bad weather, so bad in fact that we couldn't open our Pie Shop today! We normally only close for Christmas Day! Anyway we had no power for a fair while, we...
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    Rule of thumb is .1mm =.004" 1/4 = 6.3mm ish...

    Rule of thumb is .1mm =.004"
    1/4 = 6.3mm ish
    So .012" Difference
    Which is a fair bit on a small diameter
    Will
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    As late as 1978 we were still chipping oil...

    As late as 1978 we were still chipping oil grooves for the slipper bearings on the rolling mill drives at Port Kembla steelworks albeit with an air operated chisel, they then went to doing them with...
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    Hi Ric Were they new or secondhand when you got...

    Hi Ric
    Were they new or secondhand when you got them? Maybe doctored up to sell? Or maybe the weather in Moss Vegas has something to do with it lol
    The weather in Robbo is pretty savage
    will
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    Slotting Tools

    I picked up a Slotting Head for my Turret Mill off Ebay a couple of weeks ago, the Hare and Forbes one. Just wondering if anyone offers a set of toolbars for one of these? No problem to make them...
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    You need to state your location otherwise people...

    You need to state your location otherwise people won't know whether to reply ! Ie isF you were in Sydney and I replied from Robertson it probably wouldn't work! Happy to help you out if you are close...
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    Simon I'm pretty sure it will have V ways, mine...

    Simon I'm pretty sure it will have V ways, mine has and I just did the block of wood trick that Phil mentioned. I don't think you would lift the table off on your own
    and if ever you do use some...
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    Can you post a picture of it Simon? mine is a 20...

    Can you post a picture of it Simon? mine is a 20 x8 and I have a book!
    I've also had it in pieces so know a bit about it!If you do pull it apart there are two little
    one way oil metering valves...
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    Thinking back over the weekend, it was great to...

    Thinking back over the weekend, it was great to be there with like minded blokes who all got along- try telling the blokes at the local club what you are doing? Actually don't bother- they wouldn't...
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    Thanks Phil,and Marco! What a great weekend!...

    Thanks Phil,and Marco!
    What a great weekend! Good to meet everyone and great to learn some new skills!
    Will
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    Got it Phil!

    Got it Phil!
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    The wife said how about Dom Perignon? Just wasted...

    The wife said how about Dom Perignon? Just wasted an hour and ten minutes waiting on meals at the Hotel Nicholas ! Walked out when people who came in after us were getting served, we went to a pub...
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    On my way at Beechworth for the night , my wife...

    On my way at Beechworth for the night , my wife wants to know if Mahoneys has Moët , caviar and a cheese platter lol
    will
  44. Maybe just build them up with low hydrogen rods...

    Maybe just build them up with low hydrogen rods and mill them back to size?
    Will
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    I will be staying at Mahoneys, driving down on...

    I will be staying at Mahoneys, driving down on friday morning, not sure about the fellow who was coming with me , he is crook i will talk to him tomorrow and let Phil know either way. If he can't...
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    When I was an apprentice at AIS Port Kembla we...

    When I was an apprentice at AIS Port Kembla we were all( there were thousands of us over the years) taught to screwcut with the compound set in the normal position and to just advance the compound...
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    Andre, it probably took only ten years, should...

    Andre, it probably took only ten years, should have started earlier though! The Pie Shop is pretty good we have owned it for thirty five years, just waiting for someone to
    come along with plenty of...
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    Well i already have the Tormach PCNC1100, Syil...

    Well i already have the Tormach PCNC1100, Syil CNC Lathe, just got the larger Boxford CNC lathe, Takisawa TAL 460 Lathe , a Hare and Forbes equivalent of Takisawa, a very good Taiwainese Bridgeport...
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    When does it all stop lol

    I think I must be a compulsive tool/machinery buyer! Do they have meetings?
    I have an Isuzu truck, bought it new in 1989 well in 2003 it was getting a bit tatty, needed a new roof
    and a couple...
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    I have Gearotic, v carve pro, photo V carve ,...

    I have Gearotic, v carve pro, photo V carve , sprutcam, master cam x 5,Alibre Design professional,G wizard and G wizard editor all are good
    Will
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