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  1. So your chuck weighs in around forty kilo, wow,...

    So your chuck weighs in around forty kilo, wow, seems to be a very regular weight for a chuck of about that size.

    Maybe it's you who is just scared to try something that works very well, OK, that...
  2. You have a bloody good lathe to do thread cutting...

    You have a bloody good lathe to do thread cutting with, so why bother to try and engage that silly thread chasing indicator, just leave the HALF NUT engaged and reverse the chuck.

    The lathe you...
  3. Thread: Newbie Asks!

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    Just remember that it is a S-M-A-L-L lathe,...

    Just remember that it is a S-M-A-L-L lathe, suitable for model making.

    If that's what your after, then go for it, as it's from Scary Forbes and they have a good warranty system going.

    If you...
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    Appears 'jerk-off jack620' has got his tits in a...

    Appears 'jerk-off jack620' has got his tits in a tangle over something that is good information:doh:, where-as, bts has nailed it on the head.:U

    So once again, go buy the thread gauges and then...
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    Think you better go buy a couple of sets of...

    Think you better go buy a couple of sets of these, buy one set Metric, the other set Imperial !!!!

    That way YOU will be able to identify the thread correctly and then YOU will know what your...
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    Vallore, Pferd and Nicholson, would be about the...

    Vallore, Pferd and Nicholson, would be about the best around.

    As for buying from Blackwoods, you will be paying about double the price as anywhere else.
    Got me beat how they still operate, when...
  7. Thread: Templates

    by mardtrp
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    One question, just how deep is your pocket ? ...

    One question, just how deep is your pocket ?

    Something tells me that the hit and miss available parts, will be a bloody lot cheaper and easier to get hold of.
  8. Thread: Tool Suppliers

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    So you want to buy stuff cheaper than Scary...

    So you want to buy stuff cheaper than Scary Forbes, then you will be very likely just buying garbage.

    Thought that scary forbes was the el-cheapo of all el-cheapos.

    ...
  9. WOW, look at that, a decent lathe, not just...

    WOW, look at that, a decent lathe, not just another bloody boat anchor named hercus.

    Check out this F/B link, you may very well be able to buy the spare part direct from the maker.
    ...
  10. Thread: Gibb Strip

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    Make one from brass, as it's far easier to file...

    Make one from brass, as it's far easier to file than steel.

    If your not going to use it as a production lathe, then a brass gibb will outlast your lifetime.
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    Better open your eyes next time you do a google...

    Better open your eyes next time you do a google search, or maybe go to Specsavers --------

    George White | Australia's leading stockist & distributor of non-ferrous metals - Contact Details
  12. Have a look and see if you recognize anything...

    Have a look and see if you recognize anything -----------------

    https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=dapping+block
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    Just make another draw-bar and be done with it,...

    Just make another draw-bar and be done with it, why waste time attempting to do something stupid. :doh:
  14. Thread: Change Gears

    by mardtrp
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    Sometimes you just have to swallow a '$#it...

    Sometimes you just have to swallow a '$#it sandwich' and pay the asking price ---------
  15. Thread: Reamers

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    Go for any that you can afford, if you decide to...

    Go for any that you can afford, if you decide to use the lathe, then make sure you are only taking out/cutting with the reamer, just the last few thous.

    Bore it as close as you can and just use...
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    It can be done quite successfully with the old...

    It can be done quite successfully with the old welding rod as well as metal spraying, both need to be turned to size after being done.
    Some jobs you needed to use the big lathe ( 5 mt bed ) to do...
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    So you reckon it might be el-cheapo Chinese junk,...

    So you reckon it might be el-cheapo Chinese junk, think you might be surprised to find out it's a FAR better proposition than buying a worn out bit of yank crud.

    Go check out a mill of about the...
  18. Just got to ask this question --------- HAVE YOU...

    Just got to ask this question --------- HAVE YOU READ THE MANUAL ?
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    Better go buy some DECENT machinery and lots of...

    Better go buy some DECENT machinery and lots of new expensive tooling then, the el-cheapo junk just wont cut it with that stuff.
  20. Go swipe the hot wax your missus uses to remove...

    Go swipe the hot wax your missus uses to remove that ugly mustache, just dip whatever you want to protect in the hot wax and it's even re-usable too.:o:o:o:o:o
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    You should find something to suit your fancy...

    You should find something to suit your fancy with-in this lot --------------------------

    https://roundupreviewsau.com/au/push-type-grease-gun
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    Have a read of this lot, might be able to ignite...

    Have a read of this lot, might be able to ignite a brain fart after reading ------------------

    Convert A Cheap Oil Can to use with Machine Ball Oilers | Dales Shop
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    Look for one of these, a couple of pumps before...

    Look for one of these, a couple of pumps before you use your machine will do it nicely, 30 to 50 grade should be OK.

    Did NOT say to buy this one below, just look for something like it closer to...
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    Just reminded me, I use to make the bushes from...

    Just reminded me, I use to make the bushes from 41-40 and the pins from 10-20, for the very obvious reason as stated above by 'shedhappens'.

    It's far easier to replace a flogged pin, that a...
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    Why not just bore it out and fit a steel...

    Why not just bore it out and fit a steel sleeve/bush, press it into the clevis and it will last for years.
    If you added a bit of a chamfer to the bush you could even tack weld it in place, that...
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    There quite OK for a few dressings, but the...

    There quite OK for a few dressings, but the moment you wear thru that coating, then your going to need another real soon.

    This type of dresser is a bit better and will last a lot longer, which...
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    Get yourself some new decent tooling, those...

    Get yourself some new decent tooling, those things went out when "Christ" was an ankle biter. :U
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    Just in case you need to be spoon fed, :U...

    Just in case you need to be spoon fed, :U ---------------------------
    ...
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    Bench Grinder's normally run at 2880 rpm, whereas...

    Bench Grinder's normally run at 2880 rpm, whereas a bench sander/disc sander is normally rated at 1440 rpm.

    At 2880 rpm your going to have to be real quick with whatever your sanding, or you will...
  30. Thread: Threading bit.

    by mardtrp
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    Nothing new about that at all, it's still done...

    Nothing new about that at all, it's still done today --------:doh:
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    Maybe you should joint the following site, --...

    Maybe you should joint the following site, -- The Home Shop Machinist & Machinist's Workshop Magazine's BBS ---- ask question over at that forum as it's in your backyard and persons on that forum,...
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    1214 steel is rather soft and very easily knurled...

    1214 steel is rather soft and very easily knurled WITHOUT and lubricant at all.

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=372606803720&_sacat=0
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    I'm using a Unimat 3 all the time, now the Taig...

    I'm using a Unimat 3 all the time, now the Taig is very similar in size to the U3, but you can add whatever motor your heart desires to the Taig, not quite possible with the U3.
    That Sherline motor...
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    At 31 bucks for each night you go there, it's...

    At 31 bucks for each night you go there, it's sure cheaper than spending money at the doctors/chemist for making stupid mistakes.
    An 18 week course will cover a bloody lot of ground.
    Choice is an...
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    Have a look at this lot, OK, it's at Acacia...

    Have a look at this lot, OK, it's at Acacia Ridge, not sure where you live tho.

    Would be advisable to do something like this before you lay down any dollars, this way you would at least have an...
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    If you have never used a metal working lathe...

    If you have never used a metal working lathe before, then maybe it's time to sign up for a night school beginners course for machining.
    You will then find out just what machines you would like to...
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    PCD is for Pitch Circle Diameter. When you have...

    PCD is for Pitch Circle Diameter. When you have to drill a series of holes in a circle.

    https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&channel=crow&q=pitch+circle+diameter

    The digital's come...
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    I can see that a few persons replying to this...

    I can see that a few persons replying to this post have never used one of these mills, EVER, they are great value for dollar and it's a 'bloody good machine'.
    It's a very forgiving and versatile...
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    Forget about using the surface grinder, go with...

    Forget about using the surface grinder, go with the die grinder and clamping ring.
  41. Thread: Sherline Lathe

    by mardtrp
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    None too sure where some persons are getting...

    None too sure where some persons are getting their information from, BUT, a Sherline is a very, very, very accurate small bench lathe.
    The only thing I don't like about it is that the dial...
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    Congratulations on buying that Unimat MD65, you...

    Congratulations on buying that Unimat MD65, you now have a lathe that will not give you any trouble at all, UNLESS you do something stupid to it.
    The Unimat is about 4 times better than the chink...
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    Only problem I can see is this, ------------ what...

    Only problem I can see is this, ------------ what do you do when you have blunted the point, you will only get a few extra sharpens and then have to make another or give it the flick.
  44. Thread: Bugger!!!!

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    I do think it's about time that a lot of persons...

    I do think it's about time that a lot of persons on here, should really check out this site, and take in what is in there.

    Now have a real good look at any one of these machines and then imagine...
  45. Thread: Bugger!!!!

    by mardtrp
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    Are you really serious about sending somebody to...

    Are you really serious about sending somebody to Carbatec for that lathe, when the same thing, is being sold at Hare and Forbes for about 400 smackers cheaper ?

    Both these merchants, are only...
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    Yep, they got the goodies allright, but and...

    Yep, they got the goodies allright, but and remember the BUT, you better have really deep pockets with lots and lots of 'moola', as they sure know how to charge like a wounded buffalo.
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    HHhmmm, 75 tons seems to be a very...

    HHhmmm, 75 tons seems to be a very overated/exagerarted weight for this particular turbine impeller.

    Overhead gantry looks like it a bloody big one, spreader bar is rated for 60 metric tons and...
  48. Thread: Shaft

    by mardtrp
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    why not ?

    why not ?
  49. Thread: wagon wheels

    by mardtrp
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    Ah well, can't help those that don't want to be...

    Ah well, can't help those that don't want to be helped, eh.

    mark
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    Yep, same for an apprentice in ANY machine shop,...

    Yep, same for an apprentice in ANY machine shop, your the lowest of the low, so you will get the broom and other crud jobs the others dont want. Most apprentices learn very quickly, that it aint no...
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