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15th May 2017, 01:36 PM
Thread: Quick Change Toolpost Which Is Better
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Hi Robochip I have been using the AXA for years...
Hi Robochip
I have been using the AXA for years now. Never wish that I had something bigger. Havent got a photo immediately to hand but its pretty self-explanatory.
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7th Sep 2014, 07:33 PM
Thread: Lathe spindle bearing
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Thanks
Thanks
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7th Sep 2014, 12:11 PM
Thread: Lathe spindle bearing
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Lathe spindle bearing
I want to remove the left hand bearing on my AL960- to get to the sliding gear. The parts list shows a bearing cap then a nut ( locked by capscrews closing a slit).
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4th Sep 2012, 09:32 AM
Thread: Al960 qctp
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You may recall a prev thread about this from...
You may recall a prev thread about this from 2010.
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2nd Sep 2012, 11:39 PM
Thread: Al960 qctp
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Mine wasnt super tight - I just used two nuts on...
Mine wasnt super tight - I just used two nuts on the top and out she came. Def not LH thread!
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4th Jul 2012, 03:24 PM
Thread: Plasma cutter. what consumables needed
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I buy mine from riverweld in china. They are dirt...
I buy mine from riverweld in china. They are dirt cheap. The ceramic shields seem to last forever. The nozzles last for a few hours of cutting unless you lose air flow (or forget to turn on the...
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28th Jun 2012, 01:25 PM
Thread: Morgan 15a
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thanks for the leads!
thanks for the leads!
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28th Jun 2012, 12:29 PM
Thread: Morgan 15a
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No I'm not sure about the 2.2kw - but that's...
No I'm not sure about the 2.2kw - but that's what the guy selling it read off the plate. I agree that it sounds a bit beefy.
I 'm not sure that the NZ link is quite the same either. The one for... -
28th Jun 2012, 11:48 AM
Thread: Morgan 15a
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Milling/Drilling Machine | Tools & DIY | Gumtree...
Milling/Drilling Machine | Tools & DIY | Gumtree Australia Launceston Area - Mowbray
Apparently it has a 2.2Kw 240v motor (sounds bigger than I'd have expected)
Face mill capacity 63mm
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27th Jun 2012, 10:33 PM
Thread: Morgan 15a
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Morgan 15a
G'day I've seen this small mill drill for sale. Any advice/ opinions?
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24th May 2012, 03:22 PM
Thread: Which plasma cutter for home use
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cheap chinese
I have bought a $370 "mishto" unit from ebay. It does TIG, Arc (160A) and plasma cutting(40A). I have had a bit of a play in plasma cutting mode only and am pretty impressed. I have cut 4mm stuff so...
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23rd Apr 2012, 10:39 AM
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I have heard that a 50 : 50 mix of acetone and...
I have heard that a 50 : 50 mix of acetone and auto trans fluid was the best in a test.
Here is a cut and paste:-
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18th Apr 2012, 10:47 AM
Thread: Drill Doctor
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I use a DD for medium sized bits. It is not so...
I use a DD for medium sized bits. It is not so good below 3 mm and can't fit over ?10mm. I still hand grind the big ones (and am now not too bad). I also hand grind badly stuffed drills before drill...
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15th Apr 2012, 03:30 PM
Thread: Colposcope Collection
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The difference is just one hole further forward.
The difference is just one hole further forward.
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8th Apr 2012, 05:47 PM
Thread: Steel specifications
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Steel specifications
The recent thread about which steel to choose for a toolpost stud has been food for thought.
I have found it quite hard to find a good reference for steel grades and wonder if we have a guru who... -
3rd Apr 2012, 09:53 AM
Thread: AL 960 Question
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I have fitted an axa to my 960. I just used mild...
I have fitted an axa to my 960. I just used mild steel for the stud. No problems so far.
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16th Jan 2012, 06:29 PM
Thread: Quick Change Toolpost Which Is Better
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photos
It doesnt seem to be convex and IS ok when done up tight but better with just a gentle "nip" with the paper under
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16th Jan 2012, 04:52 PM
Thread: Quick Change Toolpost Which Is Better
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Blast! I've just come in from the shed and...
Blast!
I've just come in from the shed and cleaned up but forgot to take your photos.
The summary of what I did is as follows:-
I made a stud with one end threaded to suit the topslide but... -
16th Jan 2012, 09:10 AM
Thread: Quick Change Toolpost Which Is Better
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I will take some photos today.
I will take some photos today.
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4th Jan 2012, 12:58 PM
Thread: AL960 Lubrication Questions
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hydraulic oil
I use hydraulic oil too (the stuff that I have in a large drum for the tractor)
I re-do the ways often (The "way" oil is sticky and messy like chainsaw bar oil)
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1st Sep 2011, 10:49 AM
Thread: Harold Hall
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Harold Hall
Harold Hall (of Workshop Practice Series fame) has retired from MEW and is now building his own website at
www.homews.co.uk
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24th Aug 2011, 11:32 PM
Thread: Chinese Caliper problems
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Me too
I have an old (20y) Chinese caliper that has worked perfectly until this week. I have the exact prob that you describe. I will try pulling it apart for a clean
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12th May 2011, 04:06 PM
Thread: AXA quick change toolpost on AL960B
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I have an AXA
I have an AXA on my Al960.
It is similar in bulk to the stock toolpost and works well for me.
On occasion when I want to use a larger shank tool I just put the original post back on
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11th May 2011, 09:22 AM
Thread: Upright Bandsaw for cutting metal
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pop mechanics
I have a few 1968 pop mechanics mags that I got at a garage sale. There is an article about slowing down the bandsaw for metal. Uses a pulley arrangement.
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Off
Why do plans say so many "off" for multiple parts. For most other similar usage we would say "of". ie "Apples? I'll have two of them thanks"
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5th May 2011, 05:16 PM
Thread: Best way to cut lathe stock?
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$300
Where do you get the 300 buck bandsaw from?
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12th Apr 2011, 06:38 PM
Thread: bridgeport
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Gray's ?
It sounds as though I'm missing a wonder-world due to my ignorance.
I will google Grays and anticipate liking what I see!
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12th Apr 2011, 12:27 PM
Thread: bridgeport
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bridgeport
I see that there are a couple of Bridgeports on ebay at the mo, going cheaper than I have previously seen.
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4th Apr 2011, 10:20 AM
Thread: Al336 v al960b
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al960
The impetus for me to actually buy my lathe was that the AL960 was on special and was the same price as the 335 (6?).
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23rd Mar 2011, 10:56 PM
Thread: 28 tooth gears finally arrived
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I've got those addresses, now for the post-office
Guys - I'll send those off tomorrow or Fri and will let you know the total amount when I know it.
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21st Mar 2011, 06:16 PM
Thread: 28 tooth gears finally arrived
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28 tooth gears finally arrived
The slow plane from Taiwan has got here!
Gavin, Lather, Groewr and Steran let me know your details and I'll post em out
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6th Mar 2011, 10:57 AM
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a bit of positive, bit of negative
I have had the infuriating experience of taking an item from the shelf and being told that it was already sold. That was in sydney
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20th Feb 2011, 07:34 PM
Thread: Best metal work vice
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Carter "semi steel" vice
My old farm shed came ready equipped with two (one a 4 inch and one 5) vices on a heavily used hardwood bench.
They are cast and marked "carter semi steel"
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2nd Feb 2011, 01:59 PM
Thread: Lathe Stop
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high speed threading attachment
There is an article in a recent model eng workshop (I think is is 169 but i'll need to check) that describes a mechanical device that operates the half nut lever to disengage the feed when the...
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30th Jan 2011, 08:47 PM
Thread: 28 tooth gear for al960
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righto thats 5 then
1 me 2.gavin 3.lather 4.groewrs 5.steran50 I'll ask them to send me the five and be in touch when I get'm
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26th Jan 2011, 01:51 PM
Thread: 28 tooth gear for al960
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We can also do M30 x 3.5 (useful!-not)
With the 28 tooth as input ,meshing with the 127 and a 32 (which we've got) meshing with 120 on the output then we get 3.5mm pitch with A6 and 1.75 with B6.
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26th Jan 2011, 01:39 PM
Thread: 28 tooth gear for al960
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2 more to go!
Any more interested?
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25th Jan 2011, 09:57 PM
Thread: 28 tooth gear for al960
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Bulk purchase
I have emailed George in Taiwan. He can post us five for a total of $100. I'm not sure how much it would cost to post them onwards but expect $5-$10 or something.
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23rd Jan 2011, 09:57 PM
Thread: 28 tooth gear for al960
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28 tooth gear for al960
A 28 tooth gear will let us cut M12 1.75.
Liang Dei will send one for $40 inc postage.
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22nd Jan 2011, 07:17 PM
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synthes
That "wooden" handle is a reinforced plastic that does look a bit like wood at first glance
The steel screws are 316 stainless and are much more user friendly
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18th Jan 2011, 08:57 PM
Thread: New DM45 mill
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inverter for 3ph- single ph
Can an inverter run at higher frequencies to allow higher RPM (eg when using small dia drills etc)?
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18th Jan 2011, 08:54 PM
Thread: making new zincalume look like old gal
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making new zincalume look like old gal
I want to make a bit of new shed roofing blend in sympathetically with some older weathered gal roof.
The Zincalume is dead bright and sticks out like a sore thumb.
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18th Jan 2011, 01:57 PM
Thread: New DM45 mill
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MT3 vs R8
Is there any additional advantage to the MT stuff that the collets etc could be used in the lathe as well?
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18th Jan 2011, 12:59 PM
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bone screw
I have found that the Swiss text discussing the design is accessible on google books (so much for keeping a library!)
Manual of internal fixation: techniques recommended by the AO-ASIF Group
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18th Jan 2011, 12:30 PM
Thread: New DM45 mill
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Standaco
I was a bit slow on the day of the big auction and missed out.
Standaco still have some 3ph DM45's which they can supply with a stand and inverter (to run off single ph) for $2K
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18th Jan 2011, 11:04 AM
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orthopaedic screws
I have experience with these screws from the other end of the screwdriver!
Most of them (there are a few manufacturers) are Titanium but some are 316 stainless.
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9th Jan 2011, 07:38 PM
Thread: morse taper collets
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morse taper collets
I note that CTC have MT3 imp and metric collets.
They seem cheaper and simpler than ER type
Apart from having little size range for each collet is there any other disadvantage?
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31st Dec 2010, 08:00 PM
Thread: Question about threading
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free play
There is some free play in the crossslide- I'd reckon that mine is 0.20 or so as well
I use the AXA parting tool and have had good results so far.
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31st Dec 2010, 01:32 PM
Thread: Question about threading
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61 vs 51
erm yes!
61 is correct 51 typo
sorry
As for the feed rate. I'd need to pop out to have a look at the actual settings but it's quite fine (appropriate for a reasonable but not superb finish... -
30th Dec 2010, 09:40 PM
Thread: Question about threading
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Al960
I have recently been cutting M16 threads for the stud to suit my QCTP. I took about eight passes for a nice thread using a brazed carbide tool (a pissy little one that I had bought for use on a...