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11th Mar 2024, 02:07 PM
Thread: How to Make an Epic Control Box
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He must know Santa personally! He's not short of...
He must know Santa personally! He's not short of toys. :)
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19th Jan 2024, 01:31 PM
Thread: Drilling toughened glass
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12th Dec 2023, 04:02 PM
Thread: Advice needed on fastener type
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https://www.buildex.com.au/products/steel-frame-ho...
https://www.buildex.com.au/products/steel-frame-housing/6-on-site/16-wing-teks/
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10th Dec 2023, 06:01 PM
Thread: xmas stuff
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Great stuff, thanks for sharing. :2tsup:
Great stuff, thanks for sharing. :2tsup:
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10th Dec 2023, 02:43 PM
Thread: A new acquisition Hercus ATM 260
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That IS it. You can see both mine in the photo...
That IS it. You can see both mine in the photo have been repaced with finger operable screws but they were just like yours before I did that. There may be a bit of corrosion stopping it from turning....
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23rd Nov 2023, 09:36 PM
Thread: Scratch Built Steam Engine
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Ahh, that's different then and something like...
Ahh, that's different then and something like epoxy would be necessary. I've just come in after drilling and tapping the eight M3 bolts to hold my steam chest to the cylinder. I'm very relieved that...
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22nd Nov 2023, 12:06 PM
Thread: Scratch Built Steam Engine
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Yeah, mine will be run on air too. I was thinking...
Yeah, mine will be run on air too. I was thinking of using some sort of automotive gasket type of sealant to seal my steam chest to the cylider but I haven't yet looked at the options. I've achieved...
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21st Nov 2023, 09:17 PM
Thread: Scratch Built Steam Engine
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I have only just caught up with this post and the...
I have only just caught up with this post and the funny thing is, I have done the same thing two days ago. My approach was different though because I don't have a milling machine or a boring head, I...
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5th Nov 2023, 01:12 PM
Thread: How is this piece done?
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Looks like it's 1mm, or it's for a huge watch if...
Looks like it's 1mm, or it's for a huge watch if it's 10mm. :U
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14th Sep 2023, 03:27 PM
Thread: Web Site CCE
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Yeah, clever bloke. I watch him every week.
Yeah, clever bloke. I watch him every week.
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18th Jun 2023, 09:36 PM
Thread: Lathe Ball Turning Tool.
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Ahh, that's a great design for the 260. If I ever...
Ahh, that's a great design for the 260. If I ever feel the need for one, your design will be stollen. :U Thanks.
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18th Jun 2023, 04:26 PM
Thread: Lathe Ball Turning Tool.
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I like that idea for the Hercus Peter. Do you...
I like that idea for the Hercus Peter. Do you just nip the two bolts up on the dovetail spigot enough to still be able to turn it?
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17th Jun 2023, 07:51 AM
Thread: Australian made drill presses & mills
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Yeah, I love my old Richie.
Yeah, I love my old Richie.
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4th Jun 2023, 04:22 PM
Thread: Tap Magic ..toxic or not ?
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Yeah all that standard stuff was included in the...
Yeah all that standard stuff was included in the one I found. I just clipped the nitty gritty. Definitely not worth breaking taps over.
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4th Jun 2023, 01:19 PM
Thread: Tap Magic ..toxic or not ?
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Yeah, it is smelly stuff but the MSDS doesn't...
Yeah, it is smelly stuff but the MSDS doesn't read too bad to me.
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29th May 2023, 09:04 PM
Thread: Losing weight
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:whs: Long ago. :D
:whs: Long ago. :D
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29th May 2023, 09:02 PM
Thread: Losing weight
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Straight over the top of his head. :roflmao2:
Straight over the top of his head. :roflmao2:
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13th Mar 2023, 03:00 PM
Thread: Free - assorted Whitworth and UNF taps
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VIC :no: See post#4 by DJ here...
:no: See post#4 by DJ here. :U
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12th Mar 2023, 02:49 PM
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There's someone in Canada giving some away from...
There's someone in Canada giving some away from 1953, might be worth an email.
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4th Feb 2023, 03:40 PM
Thread: Drummond Model A, Round Bed Lathe
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Nice work so far Greg. That's a nice looking...
Nice work so far Greg. That's a nice looking little machine.
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1st Feb 2023, 09:20 PM
Thread: Drummond Model A, Round Bed Lathe
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Only because I answered my bloody phone in the...
Only because I answered my bloody phone in the middle of my reply post. :doh:
I'll be watching with envy, ahem interest. :D
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15th Jan 2023, 09:17 PM
Thread: Help Needed
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I can do that for you NC, NC. I have everything...
I can do that for you NC, NC. I have everything needed and can drop it in the post, but I'm away from my Hercus until next week. Oh, one of those NC's means no charge. :no:
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16th Dec 2022, 04:48 PM
Thread: Linishall Mounting Puzzle
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Thanks Bob, that's clever. My thick head didn't...
Thanks Bob, that's clever. My thick head didn't see that it could be cut from the hole. :- I might steal that idea one day (if I remember it when I need to).
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16th Dec 2022, 11:35 AM
Thread: Linishall Mounting Puzzle
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Yes it is, like all of Bobs work! I would like to...
Yes it is, like all of Bobs work! I would like to know how this was achieved (it's a nice touch).
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11th Dec 2022, 10:03 PM
Thread: CAD Course
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Have you searched for 'Autodesk'?
Have you searched for 'Autodesk'?
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11th Dec 2022, 09:46 PM
Thread: CAD Course
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Have you looked in your download folder. Type...
Have you looked in your download folder. Type download into the windows search box to find it. (Typically - Windows\Users\your name\Downloads)
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10th Dec 2022, 08:45 AM
Thread: Spindle mystery
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No, no taper. I've got one of those little...
No, no taper. I've got one of those little variable speed DC spindles with an ER11 chuck which has proven to be very handy.
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9th Dec 2022, 09:44 PM
Thread: Spindle mystery
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Now there's a thought, I've never heard of them -...
Now there's a thought, I've never heard of them - a 3 jaw 2" chuck. Thanks Nev.
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9th Dec 2022, 01:43 PM
Thread: Spindle mystery
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Spindle mystery
The below photos are of a spindle which came to me with a lot of other bits and pieces purchased from someone selling on behalf of a 92yo who was moving into care. Most other stuff was woodwork...
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1st Dec 2022, 07:52 AM
Thread: Help with drawing dimension
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Yeah CADD sorry, I don't do maths any more. :)
Yeah CADD sorry, I don't do maths any more. :)
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30th Nov 2022, 10:16 PM
Thread: Help with drawing dimension
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21st Nov 2022, 09:18 PM
Thread: Milling Machine
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VIC Ahem, if you want to make a 100% profit Steve let...
Ahem, if you want to make a 100% profit Steve let me know. :D And if it's a quick profit you're interested in I couild save you two hours travel and pick it up from Peter. :U:D
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2nd Nov 2022, 01:37 PM
Thread: Welding lead fallen out
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Yeah, sorry, I forgot about the spring. It's a...
Yeah, sorry, I forgot about the spring. It's a long time since I replaced the leads.
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2nd Nov 2022, 12:27 PM
Thread: Welding lead fallen out
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If it's like my very old one you would separate...
If it's like my very old one you would separate the two parts of the holder by unscrewing (like you would to release a rod) but keep going until they separate. Then you should see the brass socket...
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28th Oct 2022, 11:40 AM
Thread: Richardson Drill Press
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I reacon Lance (OP) and I should go halves in a...
I reacon Lance (OP) and I should go halves in a complete Richie and part it out. He takes the driven pulley and I take the drive pulley for starters. In the same auction in which my mate bought the...
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28th Oct 2022, 08:53 AM
Thread: Richardson Drill Press
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The drive pully just has a 5/8" hole for the...
The drive pully just has a 5/8" hole for the motor shaft Michael, and is the same'ish' shape / size.
Here's a shot of one.
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27th Oct 2022, 10:04 AM
Thread: Richardson Drill Press
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They're pretty hard to come by. I've been looking...
They're pretty hard to come by. I've been looking for a drive pulley for mine which seem to be the first to go.
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26th Oct 2022, 08:32 PM
Thread: Richardson drill press
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I have one, and have never had any problem...
I have one, and have never had any problem tensioning the belt. I just put the fingers of both hands around the cast boss that the slide rods go through and push the rods with my thumbs. Maybe the...
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11th May 2022, 10:22 PM
Thread: Adds at bottom of screen
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Yeah, point taken. :)
Yeah, point taken. :)
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11th May 2022, 04:22 PM
Thread: Adds at bottom of screen
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Has anyone reported this? Admin can't comment/fix...
Has anyone reported this? Admin can't comment/fix if they don't know about it.
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30th Nov 2021, 09:04 PM
Thread: Homemade motor oil/cutting water
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And isn't it good stuff!
And isn't it good stuff!
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28th Nov 2021, 02:51 PM
Thread: Large ceiling fan for shed
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Did you say big ass fans...
Did you say big ass fans.
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25th Nov 2021, 09:04 AM
Thread: Jacobs 3A Chuck Key
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What he :aro-u: said, possibly the 100CKK3 on...
What he :aro-u: said, possibly the 100CKK3 on THIS page.
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5th Oct 2021, 10:37 AM
Thread: waterjet cutting a certain shape
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I've never used Solidworks and I've never done...
I've never used Solidworks and I've never done anything like this in Turbocad before, but just did this easily so Solidworks should handle it no problem.
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2nd Oct 2021, 01:09 PM
Thread: GMF MM1A Grinder Shaft Thread
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Peter beat me to it, but I also checked my old...
Peter beat me to it, but I also checked my old GMF and it's also 5/8x18 UNF.
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21st Aug 2021, 11:54 AM
Thread: Shed downpipe Mod
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Shorten it up and take your PVC pipe to it (where...
Shorten it up and take your PVC pipe to it (where your black line is). Hit the PVC with some touch up paint to protect it from the sun. If you're worried about cleaning use a tee piece at the...
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1st Aug 2021, 10:26 PM
Thread: Dog on the Tucker Box !
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Not far from me but close to a coupe of hundred...
Not far from me but close to a coupe of hundred k's from the Murray. The Murrumbidgee runs through Gundagai just down the road.
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7th Jun 2021, 10:49 AM
Thread: Australia makes a tank
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Ahh, what we could once do in Aus! Thanks MM.
Ahh, what we could once do in Aus! Thanks MM.
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6th Jun 2021, 12:06 PM
Thread: Hercus 260 headstock tool tray
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I'd forget for sure!
I'd forget for sure!
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30th Apr 2021, 10:01 AM
Thread: Availability of 50x50x2 angle
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Hey China can you get someone local to fold it...
Hey China can you get someone local to fold it for you? I'd just go to my local steel fab place and get it folded if I didn't need it longer than 2400.