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  1. Thread: damaged gear

    by mahgnia
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    That'd probably be MOD1 20 degree teeth, PCD 100mm

    That'd probably be MOD1 20 degree teeth, PCD 100mm
  2. Thread: lathe question

    by mahgnia
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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.
    This is a photo of a Seig C6 drive belt...
  3. No issues with my collets from Aussie. Andrew

    No issues with my collets from Aussie.

    Andrew
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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...
  5. a yoke?

    a yoke?
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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...
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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.
    If it's a metric tap set, then the metric tap sizes will be the...
  8. Longer stirrups and cut the bottom of the posts...

    Longer stirrups and cut the bottom of the posts off?
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    That looks like a flathead Ford motor.

    That looks like a flathead Ford motor.
  10. 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.

    Andrew
  11. Thread: winch motor

    by mahgnia
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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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    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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    4mm diameter, 6mm long

    4mm diameter, 6mm long
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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
    3.95-4.94-- 32 deg. """""""""""""""""...
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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.

    Andrew
  16. Thread: Newbie Asks!

    by mahgnia
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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.
    LPR in Broadford have also been very...
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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...
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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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    Maybe try Minitech in ACT: ...

    Maybe try Minitech in ACT:

    http://esvc002322.swp0002ssl.server-secure.com/ssl/find.asp?q=half+nut
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    https://www.newmac.com.au/welders-for-sale/

    https://www.newmac.com.au/welders-for-sale/
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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.
    I have done 90mm dia trepanning in 6061 and cast iron with...
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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
    - Because it makes it more likely that only one point on the wheel...
  23. 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:

    The 63 tooth gear arises from another, fortuitous bit of maths.1mm...
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    Jeweller's ring sizer?

    Jeweller's ring sizer?
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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?

    Andrew
  26. 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.

    Andrew.
  27. Thread: SHETACK Tool

    by mahgnia
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    Looks like the centre of a circle cutter.

    Looks like the centre of a circle cutter.
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    Ian Stansfield-Smith P/L ISSmith ? Ian...

    Ian Stansfield-Smith P/L
    ISSmith ? Ian Stansfield Smith
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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

    Andrew
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    PM Sent

    PM Sent
  31. 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...
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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
    Andrew
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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.
    Andrew
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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.

    Andrew.
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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.

    Andrew
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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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  37. Thread: R8 Arbours

    by mahgnia
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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...
  38. Thread: R8 Arbours

    by mahgnia
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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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    Dean, Does this help? 367876 Andrew.

    Dean,
    Does this help?
    367876

    Andrew.
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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.
    The Danfoss units seem to be very robust in my experience....
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    Azz, I have the VLT6000 manuals in hard copy...

    Azz,
    I have the VLT6000 manuals in hard copy (original).

    Andrew.
  42. 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.

    Andrew.
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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.

    Andrew.
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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.

    Andrew.
  45. Thread: C6 Back Gear

    by mahgnia
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    Thanks Guys. Attached video of low speed...

    Thanks Guys.
    Attached video of low speed operation in forward and reverse.
    Also attached photo of a 72 x 1.25 thread in aluminium done in three passes plus finish pass using the back gear for...
  46. Thread: C6 Back Gear

    by mahgnia
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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...
  47. 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.

    Andrew
  48. Thread: Wtb

    by mahgnia
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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.

    Andrew
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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...
  50. Thread: QC Toolholders

    by mahgnia
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    Bob, There are advantages and disadvantages -...

    Bob,

    There are advantages and disadvantages - the advantages are that the toolholder can be narrower to bring the tool closer to the toolpost for rigidity, and also the piston on this type of...
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