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8th Mar 2022, 05:05 PM
Thread: Compressed air blow guns
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Peerless
This is an Australian company that has been making compressors and pneumatic equipment forever. I have two (or maybe three) of these and they are brilliant ...
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27th Jan 2022, 08:02 PM
Thread: Gorgeous Douglas shaper in NSW
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Shame I didn’t see it before I came up on Tuesday...
Shame I didn’t see it before I came up on Tuesday 🙄
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27th Jan 2022, 06:57 AM
Thread: welding cast iron
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It’s actually quite easily done
I’ve done several repairs like that, on old boat engines and machines.
vee out the crack
clean it off really well
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26th Jan 2022, 06:03 PM
Thread: Gorgeous Douglas shaper in NSW
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Gorgeous Douglas shaper in NSW
This is beautiful, someone buy it please.
https://metalworkforums.com/blob:https://metalworkforums.com/58c5fc02-67f2-4141-a29f-67606e7ceee4
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24th Jan 2022, 02:52 PM
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Buy a Kemppi, it will make you a much better...
Buy a Kemppi, it will make you a much better welder in half the time you’ve forgotten how much it cost.
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22nd Jan 2022, 11:22 AM
Thread: Lifting a BIG lathe
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So the move went without issues, just slung it up...
So the move went without issues, just slung it up under the beds and up it went, locked the carriage at the headstock end to stop the sling sliding and it was fine. I’m really happy with it its a...
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21st Jan 2022, 03:48 PM
Thread: Large ceiling fan for shed
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Whirlybirds on the roof, the ones with the small...
Whirlybirds on the roof, the ones with the small turbine fan in the lower end of them.
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20th Jan 2022, 10:06 PM
Thread: Hercus 9” model A
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NSW Sold. Yes.
Sold. Yes.
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20th Jan 2022, 01:57 PM
Thread: Lifting a BIG lathe
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Yes, just have to take down 2metal fence panels,...
Yes, just have to take down 2metal fence panels, it’s a corner block so no problem with access. For $650 cash, from Revesby to Somersby, using the truck is a no brainer.
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20th Jan 2022, 11:18 AM
Thread: Lathe shopping
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I was looking at those too they looked good,...
I was looking at those too they looked good, you’ve done well especially with all the extras. Make sure you print photos of what you’ve actually bought and compare them to what they show you to load...
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20th Jan 2022, 11:07 AM
Thread: Lifting a BIG lathe
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The shed roof is coming off and it’s being lifted...
The shed roof is coming off and it’s being lifted by a big crane truck, Ive moved enough stuff to know when to use hydraulics. I have a riggers ticket but haven’t slung up many machines before only...
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20th Jan 2022, 09:48 AM
Thread: Sydney to Tweed Heads
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I’m in the northern part but Kingswood is doable...
I’m in the northern part but Kingswood is doable it’s only half an hour away. Happy to give you a hand.
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20th Jan 2022, 09:42 AM
Thread: Lifting a BIG lathe
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Yes I forgot to take any only have the ones from...
Yes I forgot to take any only have the ones from the advertisement which show nothing really. Turns out the owner’s son has found the original manual (in Japanese) so hopefully there’s a diagram in...
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19th Jan 2022, 10:55 PM
Thread: Lifting a BIG lathe
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Lifting a BIG lathe
I’ve acquired a quite big lathe, it’s fairly heavy at just over 3 tonnes, and can’t find any info on how to sling it up to lift it, I can’t see anywhere where a solid bar could be inserted like on...
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18th Jan 2022, 10:03 PM
Thread: Sydney to Tweed Heads
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Sydney to Tweed Heads
Traveling from Sydney to tweed heads next week in an unladen one tonner, just putting out the offer of possible machine or whatever transport up to there, PM if interested.
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15th Jan 2022, 08:28 PM
Thread: Hercus 9” model A
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NSW Withdrawn.
Withdrawn.
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15th Jan 2022, 03:11 PM
Thread: Hercus 9” model A
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NSW Hercus 9” model A
Classic little Hercus bench lathe for sale. Single phase 9” model A with all accessories and original spanners and keys. Five chucks, faceplates, plus all collets and original drawbar and collet...
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22nd Dec 2021, 06:14 PM
Thread: Choosing a VFD
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I dothink it’s easier and cheaper to replace the...
I dothink it’s easier and cheaper to replace the whole motor. I bought a 3 hp single phase one recently, had the choice of three different speeds, and it cost $190 shipped.
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13th Dec 2021, 08:57 PM
Thread: Machine lights
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Machine lights
I’m looking for a few machine lights, the task light type on adjustable arms. LED preferred. I’ve looked at the ones from hare and forbes but they seem crazy expensive for what they are. There’s...
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6th Dec 2021, 12:48 PM
Thread: Is this lathe any good?
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Thats my lathe!!!
You bugger you beat me to it!
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6th Dec 2021, 08:16 AM
Thread: Hafco AL320g lathe
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NSW Hafco AL320g lathe
Hare&Forbes AL320g for sale.
comes with everything as a package as purchased. Plus some tooling and coolant tank and pump. Light hobby use only it’s about 5 years old. Paint is peeling off the... -
30th Nov 2021, 10:10 PM
Thread: Repairing an air compressor receiver
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Repairing an air compressor receiver
My big compressor has a couple of pinholes in the bottom of the tank, no doubt caused by the previous owner not getting the water out. It’s a good solid machine that runs well so I’m reluctant to...
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24th Nov 2021, 02:20 PM
Thread: Advice on milling cutters
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Advice on milling cutters
I’ve progressed with my capabilities on the mill, and now find I’m needing more different cutters and slot drills regularly. What’s the advice on what to buy and how many? I’ve got a couple of fly...
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24th Nov 2021, 08:53 AM
Thread: Ladder Brackets
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The main problem i can see with those is you’re...
The main problem i can see with those is you’re relying on the integrity of the guttering and the fascia it’s mounted to. These are not always sound. I’ve seen plenty of guttering that’s totally...
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24th Nov 2021, 08:15 AM
Thread: Moving machinery is dangerous
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How many is a metric boat load? Is it a lot? ...
How many is a metric boat load? Is it a lot?
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24th Nov 2021, 08:09 AM
Thread: Where to live
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Just checking in to follow this thread. I too, am...
Just checking in to follow this thread. I too, am thinking of a move to South Australian areas, as daughter number 1 lives in Adelaide. The prices of real estate seem quite reasonable,compared to...
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21st Nov 2021, 06:53 PM
Thread: Is this lathe any good?
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I have a lathe I might sell.
PM sent.
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18th Oct 2021, 04:00 PM
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Grab it with a pair of vise grips
Grab it with a pair of vise grips
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15th Sep 2021, 07:50 AM
Thread: thread cutting
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I am really struggling to understand how running...
I am really struggling to understand how running the lathe in reverse is going to change the pitch of the leadscrew? But I am a joiner who thinks he can do machining and has a go at it, could you...
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15th Sep 2021, 07:42 AM
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I too have a al320 lathe and everything on it...
I too have a al320 lathe and everything on it needed adjustment, from new, including draining the gearbox and removing metal filings and casting sand from manufacture. It’s actually a very...
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6th Aug 2021, 06:33 AM
Thread: Removing a broken off tap
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It’s the shaft that slides the gear cluster...
It’s the shaft that slides the gear cluster across to engage the cross dlide feed and the half speed carriage feed, I’ve never been happy with it always been clunky to use. Turns out there’s a...
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6th Aug 2021, 06:28 AM
Thread: Removing a broken off tap
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yeah I tried but the tap is tungsten so it just...
yeah I tried but the tap is tungsten so it just took the ends off the cutter quick smart, thanks for the suggestion though at least I know I was on the right track.
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5th Aug 2021, 08:48 PM
Thread: Removing a broken off tap
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Removing a broken off tap
While trying to repair my lathe, I’ve broken off an m4 tap in this shaft. Can’t think of any other ways to remove it, I’ve tried drilling it out on the mill, tried punching it, heating the shaft,...
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2nd Aug 2021, 10:11 AM
Thread: Which diegrinder?.
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I have both the makita electric and air powered...
I have both the makita electric and air powered ones. The makita is great for big fillet weld clean ups and such, and the straight air one for more delicate work. But the one that we use the most is...
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30th Jul 2021, 03:26 PM
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I’ve never seen a hammer proof emergency stop...
I’ve never seen a hammer proof emergency stop switch, not saying they’re not made, but I’ve never seen one. :U
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26th Jul 2021, 09:43 PM
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Boring
Where are you? If you’re in Sydney, or Northern Sydney ( or elsewhere) I can bore it out exactly for you on the lathe or you could post it and I’ll do it, no problem at all.
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4th Jul 2021, 09:21 AM
Thread: What is better than Unimig
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Kemppi
Just buy the kemppi, it will still be giving you pleasure long after you’ve forgotten the price, they are way ahead of everything else
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9th Apr 2021, 09:33 PM
Thread: Welding helmet features/ jargon
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+1 for speedglass, it has brought my welding...
+1 for speedglass, it has brought my welding proficiency up leaps and bounds, makes such a difference, I’ve had old timers try it and they loved it too. I got the burn proof cover that goes over tour...
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23rd Mar 2021, 12:20 PM
Thread: Sydney Floods !
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Best story so far for me is the cow that got...
Best story so far for me is the cow that got swept into the river upstream from Taree and was found a couple of days later walking along the surf beach at Old Bar. A distance of around 40 miles,...
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22nd Mar 2021, 11:39 AM
Thread: Sydney Floods !
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It’s bad.
There’s a lot of water coming down. I’m lucky to be on a back tributary of the Hawkesbury, we haven’t seen the big level rises like upstream (14 metres above normal) but I’ve had thousands of gallons...
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23rd Dec 2020, 09:13 PM
Thread: Cheapest MIG that'll do the job?
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[QUOTE=Commander_Keen;1979164]I'd respectfully...
[QUOTE=Commander_Keen;1979164]I'd respectfully disagree, if it were all about duty cycle we'd still run big 500KG transformer based behemoths like the lincoln idealarc, or a miller synchrowave. In...
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30th Nov 2020, 06:49 AM
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I was taught on a bench grinder but after I made...
I was taught on a bench grinder but after I made a simple jig for the belt linisher it’s all that i use now, on site if anything needs it I just flip the belt sander over and use that, lost count of...
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19th Nov 2020, 06:36 AM
Thread: H&F 8” grinder
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Sold Sold
Unit has been sold not sure how to remove post though.
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18th Nov 2020, 01:17 PM
Thread: Centering rectangular stock in 4 jaw
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I reckon I would be more concerned about how...
I reckon I would be more concerned about how likely it will snap the tip of the tool off when you get out to the outside and there’s fresh air before the edge of the workpiece hits the tool. It...
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12th Sep 2020, 07:28 PM
Thread: Hercus lathe in NSW
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Hercus lathe in NSW
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/691007644830606/
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28th Aug 2020, 10:10 PM
Thread: H&F 8” grinder
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H&F 8” grinder
This is a big unit,brand new, never been used. Bought as a damaged box and it had a broken foot which has been professionally repaired. Now I find myself with three 8” grinders and while it would be...
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28th Aug 2020, 11:33 AM
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Speedglass 9100, nothing short of brilliant. Flip...
Speedglass 9100, nothing short of brilliant. Flip up for grinding, plenty of airflow, replacement lenses and covers are cheap as. Best helmet I’ve had in many years
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23rd Aug 2020, 07:00 PM
Thread: Welding table ideas
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I bought one of these and it’s been much better...
I bought one of these and it’s been much better than I thought it would be. The clamps are actually useful too.
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14th Aug 2020, 06:09 PM
Thread: Mill on Facebook marketplace
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Mill on Facebook marketplace
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/623549505240023/
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20th Jul 2020, 07:22 PM
Thread: H&F quick change toolpost
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H&F quick change toolpost
This came with my lathe but I’ll never use it, it’s new but it looks like it’s missing the bar handle. Three tool holders are included. Pick up from Berowra NSW or can post at cost.
$120. (RRP...