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29th Mar 2024, 11:25 PM
Thread: Bandsaw blades
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Specialty Saws Australia | Official Arntz Bandsaw...
Specialty Saws Australia | Official Arntz Bandsaw Supplier
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17th Oct 2023, 05:57 PM
Thread: damaged gear
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That'd probably be MOD1 20 degree teeth, PCD 100mm
That'd probably be MOD1 20 degree teeth, PCD 100mm
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8th Aug 2022, 09:45 AM
Thread: lathe question
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Looks very similar to this one(Timing Belt...
Looks very similar to this one(Timing Belt 1.5*124*15 spec):
https://www.ausee.com.au/shop/item.aspx?itemid=3805
Many of these lathes use generic parts.
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26th Jul 2022, 11:40 AM
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No issues with my collets from Aussie. Andrew
No issues with my collets from Aussie.
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17th Jun 2022, 04:32 PM
Thread: '66 Mustang engine issue
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Bent pushrods can cause the rocker to wear on the...
Bent pushrods can cause the rocker to wear on the stud. It's possible that the valve tops are also unevenly worn due to the rocker tilting and the shape of the rocker/valve locating tabs. I think...
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31st Mar 2022, 10:21 AM
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a yoke?
a yoke?
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19th Dec 2021, 10:24 AM
Thread: Lathe finishing tool
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BaronJ's tool is shown in the correct...
BaronJ's tool is shown in the correct orientation.
This shape removes very fine wires of swarf, but needs low speed, very small depth of cut and good lubrication due to the cutting face sliding... -
2nd Oct 2021, 06:51 PM
Thread: Taping a hole metric / whit
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I have a metric set and a separate UN set exactly...
I have a metric set and a separate UN set exactly the same (45 piece each from H&F), and they use the same case to carry each set.
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18th Jul 2021, 06:16 PM
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Longer stirrups and cut the bottom of the posts...
Longer stirrups and cut the bottom of the posts off?
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29th Jun 2021, 01:04 PM
Thread: v8 vedette motor
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That looks like a flathead Ford motor.
That looks like a flathead Ford motor.
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2nd May 2021, 05:53 PM
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A shallow V-groove may be enough. Delrin is easy...
A shallow V-groove may be enough.
Delrin is easy to machine with sharp HSS tools on a lathe.
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26th Jan 2021, 08:21 AM
Thread: winch motor
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A secondary gearbox with a built-in 2:1 reduction...
A secondary gearbox with a built-in 2:1 reduction and tumbler reverse between the drum and the epicyclic gearbox output would do the job.
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10th Jan 2021, 09:28 AM
Thread: Sieg mill x2L speed controller
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Tim, I had the same problem once on my X2. It was...
Tim, I had the same problem once on my X2. It was the speed control pot. I bit of a play with the shaft allowed the innards to firmly connect. Problem solved. Check that there is no swarf in the...
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3rd Nov 2020, 06:05 PM
Thread: Grub Screw Size
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4mm diameter, 6mm long
4mm diameter, 6mm long
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1st Nov 2020, 04:09 PM
Thread: How to remove pulley
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This is for 5L belts, which should be the same as...
This is for 5L belts, which should be the same as B section belts:
5L
Effective Outside Diameter in inches
Under 3.95-- 30 deg. width at full dia .624
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29th Oct 2020, 07:53 PM
Thread: Parkinson Power Hacksaw
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The Parkanson power hacksaw in the workshop when...
The Parkanson power hacksaw in the workshop when I was an apprentice cut on the forward (outwards) stroke, and the hydraulic lift mechanism operated on the return stroke.
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24th Oct 2020, 10:44 PM
Thread: Newbie Asks!
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I've never had an issue with Steve at Ausee in...
I've never had an issue with Steve at Ausee in Dandenong. He has always been good to deal with. Most of my machine tools and accessories were obtained there.
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23rd Sep 2020, 05:19 PM
Thread: Needing a few steel brackets
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150mm is the internal dimension? I ask as I...
150mm is the internal dimension?
I ask as I have a long length of 150x50x3 Duragal rectangular section, so this only has an internal width of 144 mm and therefore would probably not be any use in... -
10th Sep 2020, 08:31 PM
Thread: Elvington Air Museum !
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Definately a Halifax...radial engines, squarish...
Definately a Halifax...radial engines, squarish shaped vertical fins, closed rear to the cockpit.
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20th Aug 2020, 01:08 PM
Thread: Metric Asian 9x20 lathe needs half nuts
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Maybe try Minitech in ACT: ...
Maybe try Minitech in ACT:
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15th Aug 2020, 01:41 PM
Thread: Buying first mig welder
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https://www.newmac.com.au/welders-for-sale/
https://www.newmac.com.au/welders-for-sale/
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15th May 2020, 03:45 PM
Thread: Trepanning tools for the lathe?
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Tom, Holesaw in the tailstock chuck without...
Tom,
Holesaw in the tailstock chuck without guide drill, fairly slow speed, lots of coolant and frequent tool withdrawal to clear swarf.
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7th Nov 2019, 07:54 AM
Thread: Is there a 'best' way?
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Option 1 - Because the grinding wheel surface...
Option 1
- Because the grinding wheel surface speed is constant across the contact area on the blade making for a more even grind
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12th Jul 2019, 10:54 PM
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The 63T gear actually allows much more accurate...
The 63T gear actually allows much more accurate metric/imperial conversion than that:
Extract from an article by Neil Wyatt:
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24th Jun 2019, 09:31 PM
Thread: Another what am I
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Jeweller's ring sizer?
Jeweller's ring sizer?
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7th May 2019, 06:20 PM
Thread: How did I bore a taper?
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Spring passes maybe. Too much bar overhang out...
Spring passes maybe.
Too much bar overhang out of the boring head?
Is the boring bar cutting edge the only edge touching the bore being cut?
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30th Apr 2019, 04:45 PM
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I get 0.164 degrees, assuming that the 0.01" is...
I get 0.164 degrees, assuming that the 0.01" is the difference from parallel
Not exactly, but at these small angles yes. Halving the difference gives 0.082 degrees.
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27th Feb 2019, 06:52 AM
Thread: SHETACK Tool
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Looks like the centre of a circle cutter.
Looks like the centre of a circle cutter.
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23rd Feb 2019, 11:55 AM
Thread: Good source of offcuts?
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Ian Stansfield-Smith P/L ISSmith ? Ian...
Ian Stansfield-Smith P/L
ISSmith ? Ian Stansfield Smith -
8th Jan 2019, 08:40 AM
Thread: Hafco HM10 mill drill
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X2 (same mill) motor and drive upgrade in this...
X2 (same mill) motor and drive upgrade in this link:
//metalworkforums.com/f65/t198398-x2-mill-mods-upgrade
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1st Aug 2018, 06:12 PM
Thread: FS Gamet R8 boring/facing head.
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PM Sent
PM Sent
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27th Jul 2018, 06:40 PM
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Steve, I had the same problems, so I made a...
Steve,
I had the same problems, so I made a mandrel with an internal taper and a tapered plug that tightens in the mandrel using a set screw. The mandrel had some hacksaw cuts to allow a small... -
16th Jan 2018, 08:52 PM
Thread: Metal lathe for sale
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Nathan Taiwanese Lathes by Brazier's Lantaine,...
Nathan
Taiwanese Lathes by Brazier's Lantaine, Enco, Wey II Corp, Warco, Peerless, Kin Shin, carolina with Models: 1122, 1124, 1224, 1236, 1340 & 1327 Lathes
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4th Jan 2018, 01:59 PM
Thread: Good carbide end mill source?
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https://www.lprtoolmakers.com.au/carbide-metric-en...
https://www.lprtoolmakers.com.au/carbide-metric-endmills-k10-grade-straight-shank-2-to-12mm/
Haven't tried them myself, yet.
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1st Jan 2018, 11:26 AM
Thread: capstan socket : why so expensive ?
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Bill, It may be better to go straight from...
Bill,
It may be better to go straight from parallel to ER32.
It would certainly be much easier to make without MT tapers involved.
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6th Sep 2017, 10:44 AM
Thread: Old Standaco lathe missing a gear
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It looks like Ash's lathe has a 22T gear on the...
It looks like Ash's lathe has a 22T gear on the front tumbler.
If Ash can measure the outside diameter of this gear we can determine the DP/MOD more accurately.
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19th Jun 2017, 07:26 PM
Thread: Sieg SX4 Mill Measurements
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Ron, Attached is the Grizzly spec sheet (in...
Ron,
Attached is the Grizzly spec sheet (in imperial measurements) for their version of what appears to be the SX4.
Andrew.
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22nd May 2017, 05:41 PM
Thread: R8 Arbours
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That helps a lot, as it doesn't stretch the whole...
That helps a lot, as it doesn't stretch the whole range of the topslide on the lathe, and it's also easier to adjust the angle when matching the template as less material needs to be taken off due to...
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21st May 2017, 09:24 PM
Thread: R8 Arbours
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R8 Arbours
Having recently bought a new mill with an R8 spindle, I have made up some new R8 arbours for my boring head, the gear cutter arbour and a spare arbour for a future project so they could be used on...
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12th May 2017, 11:03 AM
Thread: Feed Screw Wear
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Dean, Does this help? 367876 Andrew.
Dean,
Does this help?
367876
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16th Apr 2017, 11:11 AM
Thread: Is this motor correct
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Azz, If it is the single phase input unit I...
Azz,
If it is the single phase input unit I suspect it will be fine as long as your workshop is not in an overheated Tibetan monastery.
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15th Apr 2017, 09:54 PM
Thread: Is this motor correct
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Azz, I have the VLT6000 manuals in hard copy...
Azz,
I have the VLT6000 manuals in hard copy (original).
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15th Apr 2017, 09:52 PM
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Greg, Yes, and yes. You may need to make the...
Greg,
Yes, and yes.
You may need to make the rack form cutter teeth slightly longer (a few thou.) than the rack teeth to ensure clearance at the base circle of the generated gear.
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15th Apr 2017, 07:49 PM
Thread: Is this motor correct
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Azz, If its a Danfoss VLT 6000, the drive...
Azz,
If its a Danfoss VLT 6000, the drive should be de-rated by 30% with the loss of a phase, according to the manual.
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29th Dec 2016, 04:43 PM
Thread: G`Day from Perth
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Jeremy, Welcome to the forum. There are a...
Jeremy,
Welcome to the forum.
There are a couple of guys here that have a C6 lathe, including myself.
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9th Dec 2016, 07:05 PM
Thread: C6 Back Gear
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Thanks Guys. Attached video of low speed...
Thanks Guys.
Attached video of low speed operation in forward and reverse.
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7th Dec 2016, 12:36 PM
Thread: C6 Back Gear
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C6 Back Gear
I've just finally got working a project I've been working on for a couple of months.
The low speed drive for the C6 lathe originally used a toothed belt drive and an intermediate pulley the give low... -
6th Nov 2016, 12:40 PM
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Topari, I have a couple of panel mount single...
Topari,
I have a couple of panel mount single NO contact non-illuminated momentary push button switches, available free to a good home, if that would help you.
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Joe, Would a metric AP80 frame 0.75KW / 1HP...
Joe,
Would a metric AP80 frame 0.75KW / 1HP 415V star 3phase motor fit?
I have one sitting under a bench available for free.
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10th Sep 2016, 09:52 AM
Thread: Apologies in advance
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Michael, Best of luck in your job search. It...
Michael,
Best of luck in your job search.
It can be difficult as you reach the second half of your working life, and most of us who have been through this know that it can be hard to contain the...