Search:
Type: Posts; User: KBs PensNmore
Search: Search took 0.08 seconds; generated 28 minute(s) ago.
-
28th Mar 2024, 01:17 PM
Thread: What did you learn today?
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 940
- Views
- 581,334
Sticky: Hi Grahame, Sorry meant to click the THANKS...
Hi Grahame, Sorry meant to click the THANKS button, but missed it.
I hope that the wife gets better REAL SOON, as we miss you on here and thanks for the update on the wife.
Regards,
Kryn -
24th Mar 2024, 10:17 PM
Thread: Hi and thanks from the Sunny Coast
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 262
Welcome to a TOP FORUM Chester. What sort of...
Welcome to a TOP FORUM Chester. What sort of beast did you get, any chance of some pics PLEASE? :D
Kryn -
22nd Mar 2024, 04:22 PM
Thread: Your latest project
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 3,015
- Views
- 1,537,484
Sticky: I used to use it when my kids were smaller,...
I used to use it when my kids were smaller, wrapped around the mouth, it quietened them down a lot, till they learnt to take it off.:D
-
21st Mar 2024, 09:04 PM
Thread: Your latest project
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 3,015
- Views
- 1,537,484
Sticky: You could machine a new one from flat bar. All...
You could machine a new one from flat bar. All the parts are there for it. :D
-
17th Mar 2024, 11:45 AM
- Replies
- 11
- Views
- 698
Mag drills are designed for downward thrust not...
Mag drills are designed for downward thrust not sideways, leading to bearing collapse. As Kafie mentioned, only good for light milling, wood, aluminium etc.
I'm sure there will be a lot more... -
15th Mar 2024, 05:37 PM
Thread: Hydraulic Hose Crimping Machine
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 0
- Views
- 267
Hydraulic Hose Crimping Machine
Wondering if anyone knows of a used Hydraulic Hose Crimping machine for sale.
It's something that will be used occasionally, so no need for it to be in top notch condition. Will be crimping 3/8 hose... -
14th Mar 2024, 01:34 PM
Thread: Machinery scrap @ Beaufort VIC
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 540
$350 for the three gang drill, I would have...
$350 for the three gang drill, I would have thought that a decent price, saves having 3 DP's around. I would have bought it, if I was coming back from Melbourne, setting it up to drill pilot, finish...
-
12th Mar 2024, 10:56 PM
- Replies
- 27
- Views
- 1,043
Common sense tells us, (NOT QUALIFIED people),...
Common sense tells us, (NOT QUALIFIED people), that this is NOT acceptable, but someone with a certificate is allowed to do this?????:doh:
Did he supply a certificate of compliance, in SA this is a... -
12th Mar 2024, 02:02 AM
Thread: Precision ground flat stones
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 23
- Views
- 1,144
Jim, welcome to a TOP FORUM from Down Under. Kryn
Jim, welcome to a TOP FORUM from Down Under.
Kryn -
12th Mar 2024, 01:57 AM
Thread: Lathe Tool Hone Guide !
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 171
Thanks for the details John, a most useful tool...
Thanks for the details John, a most useful tool in the shed, as you're able to get the correct angle required constantly.:2tsup:
Kryn -
11th Mar 2024, 08:24 PM
Thread: Machinery scrap @ Beaufort VIC
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 540
Kafie, why didn't you put this up a couple of...
Kafie, why didn't you put this up a couple of weeks back, I went through there then and could have brought some jewels home!!!!!:doh:
-
11th Mar 2024, 05:54 PM
Thread: WW2 Jeep reproduction parts
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 2
- Views
- 457
A lot of the repro body panels are the same, hit...
A lot of the repro body panels are the same, hit and miss, on the fitting. On my Suzuki that I did, I had to move the chassis body mounts to make the front end guards, to fit properly.
Kryn -
10th Mar 2024, 08:23 PM
Thread: Making Saddle Joints on Pipe
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 494
That's why most walk around with headphones on...
That's why most walk around with headphones on with a recorded message, "Breathe in, Breathe out, Breathe in, Breathe out, Breathe in, Breathe out" cos common sense isn't taught anymore!!!
-
10th Mar 2024, 08:16 PM
Thread: How to Make an Epic Control Box
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 189
How to Make an Epic Control Box
Cos it's tooo hot to do anything outside, I decided to check out You Tube and found this.
I'm pretty sure Michael G has covered something similar, but this shows how to make the brass etched plate... -
10th Mar 2024, 06:19 PM
Thread: Making Saddle Joints on Pipe
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 494
Thanks kafie, I have enough trouble with...
Thanks kafie, I have enough trouble with technology of today, let alone the future!!!!:doh:
Give me the past any day, decent music, uncomplicated life (apart from women), no fancy stuff to do your... -
9th Mar 2024, 10:03 AM
Thread: Making Saddle Joints on Pipe
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 494
Sorry Michael, at my age, I can't remember what I...
Sorry Michael, at my age, I can't remember what I did yesterday, let alone 2 years ago.:D
What I liked out of that post, was the idea of using angle to get the points lining up. -
9th Mar 2024, 02:46 AM
Thread: Making Saddle Joints on Pipe
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 494
Making Saddle Joints on Pipe
I wish I'd known this one years ago, working with a so called boilermaker!!!!!
Found this on You Tube, and found it interesting on how to easily make saddle joints on pipes. The idea should work for... -
9th Mar 2024, 01:43 AM
Thread: FORUMS OUTAGES - Info
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 1,725
HEADS UP THANK YOU Neil and Steven, for getting the...
THANK YOU Neil and Steven, for getting the problem resolved.:2tsup:
Kryn -
6th Mar 2024, 01:22 PM
Thread: AR9 Lathe alignment
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 580
Is the tailstock the same number as the lathe? If...
Is the tailstock the same number as the lathe? If not, that very well could be where the problem lies.
As it came from a school, they apparently, used to take the tailstock off for some reason, and... -
6th Mar 2024, 01:13 AM
Thread: A couple of nice finds !
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 2
- Views
- 347
Certainly worth gloating over. Does he like...
Certainly worth gloating over. Does he like liquid currency, (amber fluid), NOT TEA.
I'd get him a couple, to keep in the good books, after a score like that.:2tsup:
Kryn -
6th Mar 2024, 12:59 AM
- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 514
Hi kafie, Thanks for the video clip, we've got...
Hi kafie, Thanks for the video clip, we've got plenty of 8mm and 6mm cable O/C at work, and as the boss is to tight to buy them, I can now make our own.
They are available commercially, they were... -
6th Mar 2024, 12:37 AM
Thread: Your latest project
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 3,015
- Views
- 1,537,484
Sticky: I was referring to the drill bit holder, should...
I was referring to the drill bit holder, should have mentioned that previously, sorry.:doh:
-
5th Mar 2024, 10:50 PM
Thread: Your latest project
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 3,015
- Views
- 1,537,484
Sticky: I got one of dem too. Can't find a home for it...
I got one of dem too. Can't find a home for it though.:D Anyone want it????
-
5th Mar 2024, 07:20 PM
Thread: Your latest project
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 3,015
- Views
- 1,537,484
Sticky: I think that cover may be a bit small for a drill...
I think that cover may be a bit small for a drill stand, you might be better off with a small fry/sauce pan.
Like your thinking though.
Kryn -
5th Mar 2024, 02:12 AM
- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 328
Super Ball Rolling For The Lathe ( Instead of Sandpaper )
Happened to find this on YouTube this morning and thought it an interesting idea, not so much for what the builder used it for, but could have other possibilities, metal spinning, or getting a bar...
-
4th Mar 2024, 10:37 PM
- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 465
Hi kafie, if you can get it to me on say...
Hi kafie, if you can get it to me on say Saturday, I can cut it on the bandsaw at work, as it opens up to about 200mm plus.
Kryn -
3rd Mar 2024, 10:54 PM
Thread: Atlas surface grinder is reborn.
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 390
Nice choice of machine, your Atlas SG looks...
Nice choice of machine, your Atlas SG looks almost like my Sheraton Grinder:2tsup:
Have you any manuals for it?
https://metalworkforums.com/f303/t209541-sheraton-sg-restoration
Kryn -
3rd Mar 2024, 12:08 PM
- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 1,127
Thanks for the pics Henry, when you're on the...
Thanks for the pics Henry, when you're on the bones of your butt broke, as he probably was, it's amazing what can be cobbled up to work, with a bit of enginuity and determination.
He probably... -
29th Feb 2024, 10:32 PM
Thread: ER32 Collets
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 1,246
WA Hi Steve, you didn't miss the post, as I got it...
Hi Steve, you didn't miss the post, as I got it in the mail. THANKS:D
Kryn -
29th Feb 2024, 10:27 PM
- Replies
- 21
- Views
- 5,757
At least it'll be here and easy to find now.:D...
At least it'll be here and easy to find now.:D
Kryn -
29th Feb 2024, 11:39 AM
- Replies
- 21
- Views
- 5,757
One thing I saw interesting sometime ago, was to...
One thing I saw interesting sometime ago, was to use a DP/toolmakers vise for cutting round or odd shaped items on a vertical bandsaw, to stop them rotating.
Kryn -
28th Feb 2024, 11:39 PM
- Replies
- 21
- Views
- 5,757
Happened to find this on You Tube and thought it...
Happened to find this on You Tube and thought it of some good helpful ideas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ynwfQQyswk
HTH
Kryn -
26th Feb 2024, 01:28 PM
Thread: Camelback straight edges @SA
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 16
- Views
- 1,208
Pete, do you still have a pattern for the small...
Pete, do you still have a pattern for the small ones?
I'd be interested in a casting, if any others want one, you could demand money up front, saving any hassles with being out of pocket, etc.
Kryn -
25th Feb 2024, 12:30 PM
Thread: Precision ground flat stones
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 23
- Views
- 1,144
Thanks Kafie, some very interesting discussions...
Thanks Kafie, some very interesting discussions and comments here.
Regarding the stoning of burrs on a precision flat surface, who in their right mind would abuse a surface like that? Sure,... -
25th Feb 2024, 02:17 AM
Thread: Your latest project
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 3,015
- Views
- 1,537,484
Sticky: I believe it's a brick on wheels, a MINI ???
I believe it's a brick on wheels, a MINI ???
-
25th Feb 2024, 01:03 AM
Thread: Indexable carbide end mills
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 33
- Views
- 1,919
The worst part is, that should China get a snooty...
The worst part is, that should China get a snooty on and decide to hold the world to ransom, we will be STUFFED. As the govt and businesses have decided that it's cheaper to get stuff made OS's,...
-
24th Feb 2024, 04:42 PM
Thread: Kurt Vice Auction
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 17
- Views
- 1,106
Let me know when you go and I'll give you a...
Let me know when you go and I'll give you a shopping list also.:D
Kryn -
23rd Feb 2024, 10:54 PM
Thread: Ward 2a
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 762
VIC Bugger, forgot this was on here, as I was down...
Bugger, forgot this was on here, as I was down there Tuesday and Thursday and could have picked it up!!!
Won't be going there for a while now.:~
Kryn -
23rd Feb 2024, 10:50 PM
- Replies
- 2
- Views
- 262
NSW Hi Gazza, I'm interested in the chop saw, would...
Hi Gazza, I'm interested in the chop saw, would you be prepared to post it?
I'll pay postage of course, as it looks ideal for cutting hydraulic hoses.
Kryn -
23rd Feb 2024, 10:44 PM
Thread: Your latest project
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 3,015
- Views
- 1,537,484
Sticky: Some of those bits look familiar????:D Hope it...
Some of those bits look familiar????:D
Hope it works out for you.:2tsup:
Kryn -
23rd Feb 2024, 10:40 PM
Thread: Kurt Vice Auction
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 17
- Views
- 1,106
It comes down to you get what you pay for, spend...
It comes down to you get what you pay for, spend $30K and get quality, or spend $300 and get very average.
I've had this discussion with my brother several times, he complains about buying a cheap... -
22nd Feb 2024, 11:13 PM
Thread: Kurt Vice Auction
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 17
- Views
- 1,106
Why not, people do that sort of thing for smokes...
Why not, people do that sort of thing for smokes and booze, only to have it confiscated on arrival in Au. as it's tooo much for one person.:doh:
Years ago there was a program on TV called Airport... -
22nd Feb 2024, 10:52 PM
Thread: Your latest project
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 3,015
- Views
- 1,537,484
Sticky: Whether it's right wrong or whatever, going from...
Whether it's right wrong or whatever, going from memory of what I was told years ago, I'm led to believe that being tapped as stainless, it's better to go up the 2 points for extra clearance. The...
-
21st Feb 2024, 08:14 PM
Thread: Turning small extended diameters
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 1,041
Nice to know I'm not the only one to try to...
Nice to know I'm not the only one to try to remove "fly specks" from the screen.
Time to visit Specsavers the local opticians.:D
Kryn -
21st Feb 2024, 02:34 PM
Thread: Indexable carbide end mills
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 33
- Views
- 1,919
An interesting discussion, THANKS.:2tsup: Kryn
An interesting discussion, THANKS.:2tsup:
Kryn -
18th Feb 2024, 02:47 PM
Thread: SA - Steel
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 349
Will be gratis, as you do so much for the members...
Will be gratis, as you do so much for the members on here.:2tsup::2tsup:
Kryn -
18th Feb 2024, 02:42 PM
Thread: Makita drill chuck removal ideas?
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 33
- Views
- 1,287
I have a few Milwaukee drills that I use with #11...
I have a few Milwaukee drills that I use with #11 panel drills, drilling the centres out of the holding screw, can I bring them around for you to replace the chucks???:D
I've ended up having to... -
18th Feb 2024, 02:08 PM
Thread: Vintage computer case repair
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 2
- Views
- 301
To repair the panelling, I'd probably take it to...
To repair the panelling, I'd probably take it to someone who specialises in antique car restorations, as they would be the most skilled in putting in a patch. It is most difficult to repair thin flat...
-
18th Feb 2024, 01:54 PM
Thread: SA - Steel
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 349
Hi Michael, I think I can help you out, can the...
Hi Michael, I think I can help you out, can the RHS be Duragal???
The angle shouldn't be hard either, can drop it off when I drop off the Ally sheets for you. Next week end OK?
What will you be... -
17th Feb 2024, 02:47 AM
Thread: Been a while
by KBs PensNmore- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 572
Welcome to a TOP FORUM, we hope that you'll enjoy...
Welcome to a TOP FORUM, we hope that you'll enjoy the comradery that makes it what it is. Should you have any questions please ask, we are all here to help one another. Would love to see pics of your...