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4th Jul 2023, 10:20 PM
Thread: Hauser 3SM manual
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Hi Have you tried Tony at lathes.co.uk? ...
Hi
Have you tried Tony at lathes.co.uk?
https://store.lathes.co.uk/hauser
Nice machine, am very envious!
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23rd May 2022, 10:21 PM
Thread: Eccentric Acute tool grinder
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Hi Steve I started on the route of Tony Foale's...
Hi Steve
I started on the route of Tony Foale's design (I am a huge fan of his novel m/bike research since the mid/late 80's, an absolute engineering genius) and liked his novel approach to T&C... -
14th Apr 2022, 08:12 PM
Thread: School Me on Four Jaw Chucks
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Yeah, looks like nice gear, but EUR400 delivery...
Yeah, looks like nice gear, but EUR400 delivery for a 6kg backplate, yikes! $100 + postage for a nearly finished cast iron backplate to me is good value (though I can drive to the supplier). I was...
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14th Apr 2022, 05:36 PM
Thread: School Me on Four Jaw Chucks
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I have the same bayonet DIN 55022 spindle on my...
I have the same bayonet DIN 55022 spindle on my Weiler, and chucks with that mount integral are very rare. As suggest above, I modifed a 200mm Camlock D1-5 backplate (from MandGPro) as the dimensions...
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9th Mar 2022, 10:23 PM
Thread: I've cracked the big time! (sort of)
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WOOHOO IT'S HERE! Well done Michael, nice work, good recognition...
Well done Michael, nice work, good recognition for your efforts.
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2nd Feb 2022, 04:10 PM
Thread: Biax/Bunax making group project
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I wonder if an easier adjustment mechanism than...
I wonder if an easier adjustment mechanism than dovetail or t-slot may be to simply have an offset pin locating in the original hole that can be swung closer or farther from the centre to vary the...
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3rd Dec 2021, 04:21 PM
Thread: Is this lathe any good?
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Good score, I have one of those, you will love it!
Good score, I have one of those, you will love it!
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4th Nov 2021, 10:39 PM
Thread: Fair Price to Sell Old Macson Surface Grinder
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Hi Barry I'd be happy to throw my hat into the...
Hi Barry
I'd be happy to throw my hat into the ring for $500 if the gents before me decline, and you put up on this forum. PM sent.
Cheers
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13th Aug 2021, 08:27 PM
Thread: Adventures with a jolly green giant
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Jeez, nice machine Steve! I think I'll know when...
Jeez, nice machine Steve! I think I'll know when you power that up when our town's leccy supply dips! Was offered a (fairly neglected) DSG 17" a few years ago but was near Alice Springs so passed on...
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6th Aug 2021, 09:27 PM
Thread: Wanted Tool Cutter Grinder
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Hi Alphamic I found the link below very...
Hi Alphamic
I found the link below very interesting - and have been a (very) long time fan of Tony Foale's innovative approach to motorbike design, and his lateral thinking applied to T&C grinder... -
28th Jul 2021, 10:02 PM
Thread: Calling all VFD experts for new Buffer
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Hi Steve I got mine from China, I think that if...
Hi Steve
I got mine from China, I think that if you select other regions it won't allow delivery to Oz. I think Spain services Europe, not sure about Russia. Have seen this with several other... -
28th Jul 2021, 09:42 PM
Thread: Calling all VFD experts for new Buffer
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Hi (Reidy41) Steve This is the listing for the...
Hi (Reidy41) Steve
This is the listing for the one I got, which I think matches what you are after:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002240232433.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.1f1b4c4dbVoRcP
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28th Jul 2021, 09:39 PM
Thread: Calling all VFD experts for new Buffer
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Hi Steve Latest ones I got from ...
Hi Steve
Latest ones I got from
https://nflixin-inverter.aliexpress.com/store/911013018?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000007.1.56bb5618PBzdFY
in about 7 days (2 in last 2 months)
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26th Jul 2021, 08:27 PM
Thread: Calling all VFD experts for new Buffer
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The last couple I got were identical to the...
The last couple I got were identical to the Ecogoo VFD, but badged NFlixin. Manuals are identical (9100 series), and seemed heaps more listed than Ecogoos on AliExpress. White housings I think...
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19th Apr 2021, 10:27 PM
Thread: Camelback straight edge
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Hi Rowdy Whilst not looking for such a large...
Hi Rowdy
Whilst not looking for such a large camelback, a year ago I was looking to get quotes for more simple shapes cast locally, such as lathe backplates (~200mm) and lapping discs etc. Then CV19... -
13th Mar 2021, 01:27 PM
Thread: WTB - Couple of larger taper shank drills
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Hi Steve I'll have a look to see what spares I...
Hi Steve
I'll have a look to see what spares I have this evening - as it happens I picked up a 46mm in a job lot of stuff last week!
Cheers
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29th Jan 2021, 10:14 AM
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Hi, I have bought a motor & VFD from Conon in the...
Hi, I have bought a motor & VFD from Conon in the past, and been happy with the products. However, the VFD that you link to outputs 240V 3phase, so you will prob have to wire your motor in delta....
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14th Jan 2021, 08:33 AM
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Picked my one up yesterday too, looks pretty...
Picked my one up yesterday too, looks pretty good, impressed with the compact size, now to put it to work on the lathe!
Cheers
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4th Jan 2021, 10:20 PM
Thread: Free VIC - 1.5hp treadmill motor
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Thanks guys, I will pay it forward!
Thanks guys, I will pay it forward!
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4th Jan 2021, 06:07 PM
Thread: Free VIC - 1.5hp treadmill motor
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Thanks Steve, sounds good. Cheers Si
Thanks Steve, sounds good.
Cheers
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4th Jan 2021, 04:49 PM
Thread: Free VIC - 1.5hp treadmill motor
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Hi Steve If still available I'd be keen to take...
Hi Steve
If still available I'd be keen to take the motor. Am in Lara too, so would be easy pickup! Will PM you.
Cheers
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2nd Sep 2020, 06:53 PM
Thread: Welding table ideas
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Hi Dave Did you see the table Justin at TFS...
Hi Dave
Did you see the table Justin at TFS made? Quite similar to your idea.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWOM0IApasY
Cheers
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22nd Jun 2020, 11:46 PM
Thread: Need help with new mill perchase
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Hi Baron I thought from previous posts you had...
Hi Baron
I thought from previous posts you had the Optimum, but in post 10 you said it was a copy. Which brand did you get?
Cheers
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22nd Jun 2020, 11:40 PM
Thread: Horizontal Mill Transport Damage
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What a shame, not only to lose a good solid...
What a shame, not only to lose a good solid machine through bad handling but the disappointment and hassle resolving is a pain. I agree with previous posters that expecting to resurrect this to...
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1st Jun 2020, 02:28 PM
Thread: Graduated Rod/Bar
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If you just wanted say 1mm marks I guess you...
If you just wanted say 1mm marks I guess you could set up a bar in the lathe, slightly offset from centre, and screwcut with the appropriate pitch so that you are only cutting a short arc of the...
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26th May 2020, 11:32 PM
Thread: My New Shed project
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Thanks Mark, have watched your progress...
Thanks Mark, have watched your progress throughout, and been super impressed, and yes would love to see more details of all of your gear! Planers and jig borers! Super interested! Very impressed with...
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29th Apr 2020, 11:41 AM
Thread: Maths help re levels and calibration
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Hi Peter By my calcs, 30" (arc secs) =...
Hi Peter
By my calcs,
30" (arc secs) = 0.00833deg
therefore at 1m = 1000 tan(0.00833) = 0.145mm
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25th Mar 2020, 09:32 PM
Thread: The joy of having a TOS.... ( FNGJ32 mill )
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Yeah, nice looking gear, like your approach to...
Yeah, nice looking gear, like your approach to hobbing - as it is not particularly timed to anything (36 vs 37T), I'd have though a great job! Good work Steve!
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23rd Oct 2012, 10:01 PM
Thread: are precision chucks worth having
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Again, I'll say, I reckon soft jaws are the way...
Again, I'll say, I reckon soft jaws are the way to go for precision (look through any catalogues such as Kitigawa or Rohm and look at the prevalence of soft jaws vs hard for their quality kit).
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23rd Oct 2012, 09:31 AM
Thread: are precision chucks worth having
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Hi Eskimo I'd suggest either soft jaws for...
Hi Eskimo
I'd suggest either soft jaws for your chuck, so that you can ensure that they are absolutely concentric for the diameter you are turning (for critical work) by taking a lick off the ID... -
18th Jul 2012, 12:14 PM
Thread: Mitutoyo Threads
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Ah, sorry, yep, understand now ........... ...
Ah, sorry, yep, understand now ...........
Cheers
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18th Jul 2012, 11:38 AM
Thread: Mitutoyo Threads
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Hi Stu From photo it looks as if there is one...
Hi Stu
From photo it looks as if there is one pitch difference over about 16 threads, so 0.75/16 = 0.047, so would seem that your thread is something like 0.703mm pitch.
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16th Jul 2012, 09:39 AM
Thread: Mitutoyo Threads
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Hi Stu Here's another thought - any chance it...
Hi Stu
Here's another thought - any chance it is a 8-36 UNF thread? That has close to 0.73mm pitch, very close to 4mm dia depending on fit class.
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12th Mar 2012, 08:19 PM
Thread: Threading problem
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Hi Mike Are you feeding with the cross slide...
Hi Mike
Are you feeding with the cross slide or top slide? If the former, then the cut will get progressively harder as the length of the cutting front increases. If you set the top slide to the... -
7th Mar 2012, 12:29 PM
Thread: National Jet Co. Micro Drill Press
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Sweet! Nice bit of kit. Take a bit of practice to...
Sweet! Nice bit of kit. Take a bit of practice to hand sharpen the 0.1 thou drill bits!!! :D
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14th Nov 2011, 10:20 PM
Thread: Weilers on display.
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Nice to find fellow afficianados of the Weiler...
Nice to find fellow afficianados of the Weiler lathes. Absolute beauties to operate. I am fortunate enough to have an LZ330 preselector (and an old friend has an LZ 280 variator - note Tony's...
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3rd May 2011, 01:51 PM
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Chris Here's a link with some info on your...
Chris
Here's a link with some info on your lathe (edit - Doh - just seen you've already linked to another page on the site):
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19th Feb 2010, 12:52 PM
Thread: Saf Nertabloc 250amp Tigwelder Phases?
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Might be worth checking if you can indeed run it...
Might be worth checking if you can indeed run it off 240V - may be that it simply draws more current. I have a 310A Miller TIG which will run on anything from 415V down to 110V, but of course with...
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15th Nov 2009, 09:22 PM
Thread: 11mm nut no such thing
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Ha ha, think M11 is hard, I've got an M9 tap and...
Ha ha, think M11 is hard, I've got an M9 tap and can't find any bolts to fill the holes!! :U
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15th Nov 2009, 08:42 PM
Thread: Ideas to mod cheap TIG to take foot control?
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Thanks for your responses guys. On re-reading my...
Thanks for your responses guys. On re-reading my post I see that I may have appeared a little blase, and perhaps should have given a little more background and a bit clearer explanation of the kind...
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15th Nov 2009, 08:04 PM
Thread: Cheap Auto helmets and low amps
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I've had a Speedglas 9000V helmet for over 10...
I've had a Speedglas 9000V helmet for over 10 years, and it has been fine with TIG (transformer TIG AC & DC from 10 to >200A, and more recently inverter >25A). The sensitivity dial was useful to get...
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13th Nov 2009, 08:13 PM
Thread: Ideas to mod cheap TIG to take foot control?
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Ideas to mod cheap TIG to take foot control?
Hi All
Been following 19brendan81's thread on import TIGs with interest. I have a lovely old Miller DialArc HF 310amp beast, but no longer have 415V to run it :(, so decided to invest in a cheap...