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11th Mar 2024, 07:27 AM
Thread: AR9 Lathe alignment
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Hi Morrisman, Before making any adjustments...
Hi Morrisman,
Before making any adjustments id perform a 2 collar test to see if it turns parallel.
A droop of that small amount will most likely still produce an acceptable result.
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2nd Jan 2024, 06:37 AM
Thread: Biax/Bunax making group project
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Hi all, A big merry Christmas (belated) and I...
Hi all,
A big merry Christmas (belated) and I hope the new year finds everybody safe and happy.
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12th May 2023, 08:34 AM
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Hi all, The biggest issue I have with the...
Hi all,
The biggest issue I have with the surface grinder and dust on other machines is mostly when I dress the wheel.
My poor T & C grinder cops most of that!
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29th Sep 2022, 07:29 AM
Thread: Metrology Tour
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Have a great day today guys. Be thinking of...
Have a great day today guys.
Be thinking of you while I lift up pavers in mums backyard!
Simon
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23rd Sep 2022, 08:34 PM
Thread: Metrology Tour
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Unfortunately. I'm now out. I've just realised I...
Unfortunately. I'm now out. I've just realised I double booked a working bee at my mums place... concreting her backyard. Starting on that Thursday would you believe.
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23rd Sep 2022, 01:11 PM
Thread: Mill Table and Rotary Table Size
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Nice idea Michael. When it come to R/T let's...
Nice idea Michael.
When it come to R/T let's face it, whatever you buy it's more likely to end up too small for a job than too big.
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23rd Sep 2022, 01:00 PM
Thread: Milling tool storage
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Hi Jackaroo, Those shelves look great! I...
Hi Jackaroo,
Those shelves look great!
I have but a fraction of your tooling so a similar rack in my shop would look sparsely populated! [emoji4]
Simon
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9th Sep 2022, 10:34 PM
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I have a book on heat treating, one of the...
I have a book on heat treating, one of the workshop practise books. I think I remember reading in their a figure similar to what Michael's quotes.
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9th Sep 2022, 10:26 PM
Thread: Metrology Tour
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Hey Roger, So sorry to hear of your loss. I...
Hey Roger,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I only just read the last couple of posts. Sorry for my lack of respect. Was not in any way intentional.
Simon
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9th Sep 2022, 10:22 PM
Thread: Metrology Tour
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Awsome Count me in! Simon Sent from a...
Awsome Count me in!
Simon
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Enjoy your new mill. I bet you are now thinking...
Enjoy your new mill. I bet you are now thinking of all these new projects you can take on now that you have increased your machining capability!
Simon
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7th Aug 2022, 06:19 PM
Thread: Pebble Tumbler !
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I had to google what a pebble tumbler was! ...
I had to google what a pebble tumbler was!
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Simon
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21st Jul 2022, 09:15 PM
Thread: Drilling HSS
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Thats cool. Never even thought it was possible. ...
Thats cool. Never even thought it was possible.
Simon
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21st Jul 2022, 02:11 PM
Thread: Drilling HSS
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Hi Snapey, Is that HSS in the hardened or...
Hi Snapey,
Is that HSS in the hardened or annealed state?
Simon
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16th Jul 2022, 05:24 PM
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Beautiful workmanship Bob. Simon Sent from...
Beautiful workmanship Bob.
Simon
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14th Jul 2022, 07:38 PM
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My local steel place stocks Bordo. I have used...
My local steel place stocks Bordo.
I have used their taps and drill bits and I think they are pretty good.
Simon
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25th Jun 2022, 10:49 AM
Thread: New Lathe - AL-346V ?
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My TS quill is the same. But different tools get...
My TS quill is the same. But different tools get ejected at different quill extensions. For instance, my drill chuck will get ejected at 30mm but the live centre won't until about 10mm.
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24th Jun 2022, 09:03 PM
Thread: Biax/Bunax making group project
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Hi Rope, Thanks mate. This is our 2nd trip to...
Hi Rope,
Thanks mate. This is our 2nd trip to the bash. We first went a year after you in 2019. Wasn't sure what to expect as we normally try to go camping with the least amount of people... -
22nd Jun 2022, 09:37 PM
Thread: Biax/Bunax making group project
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Thats turned out really good. Mine is still on...
Thats turned out really good.
Mine is still on the bench waiting to be finished. It'll have to wait another month as I'm off to Simpson Desert to see the Big Red Bash!
Simon
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I have a Pacific FTV2 mill. They are...
I have a Pacific FTV2 mill.
They are essentially a Lagun mill made in Spain. Quality is pretty good and they are reasonably solid. Mine has a fair bit of wear in the ways but it still does good... -
29th May 2022, 08:41 AM
Thread: Granite Surface Plate Calibration
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When I was looking for a surface plate, both new...
When I was looking for a surface plate, both new and used I got hung up on worrying about the flatness/accuracy.
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21st May 2022, 01:27 PM
Thread: Biax/Bunax making group project
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That looks great. Like a bought one! I should...
That looks great. Like a bought one!
I should pull my finger out. Been busy collecting red bricks for an outdoor kitchen. All out of recycled materials. It's not easy!
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21st May 2022, 09:53 AM
Thread: Shaper against milling machine
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Each to their own. I think most people who own...
Each to their own. I think most people who own shapers do so because they have a soft spot for them, not because they are competitive production wise.
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18th May 2022, 05:53 AM
Thread: Homebrew Slotter project !
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You've made some good progress. Thats looking...
You've made some good progress.
Thats looking pretty neat!
Simon
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7th May 2022, 05:59 PM
Thread: Shopping for a new air compressor
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Less noise if you have neighbours close by and...
Less noise if you have neighbours close by and you want to run it at night.
Simon
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7th May 2022, 11:15 AM
Thread: Installing a lathe
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Hi Steve, For a 700Kg lathe, I would imagine...
Hi Steve,
For a 700Kg lathe, I would imagine that the bed could be easily twisted if sat on uneven ground or even a well made concrete slab. This may affect its ability to turn parallel. Placing... -
5th May 2022, 04:33 PM
Thread: Shopping for a new air compressor
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I love my Clisby 12 Sent from a galaxy far far...
I love my Clisby 12
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4th May 2022, 08:56 PM
Thread: Shopping for a new air compressor
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A mate of mine has one similar to this and it's...
A mate of mine has one similar to this and it's brilliant.
His has 3 motors and depending on the required air needed, you can run 1,2 or all 3 motors. Very quiet too.
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3rd May 2022, 09:08 AM
Thread: Biax/Bunax making group project
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Hey guys, Soon I'll have to address this...
Hey guys,
Soon I'll have to address this variable speed issue as well.
But, in the meantime I will share my saddle clamp that is mostly done, just need to drill & countersink the hole.
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3rd May 2022, 05:59 AM
Thread: Project POND
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Looks great! Certainly worth the effort! ...
Looks great!
Certainly worth the effort!
Simon
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2nd May 2022, 04:29 PM
Thread: Water rocket nozzle
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Thats ace! I've got to see the end results....
Thats ace!
I've got to see the end results. You gotta post it on YouTube.
Simon
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1st May 2022, 08:15 AM
Thread: Homebrew Slotter project !
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I would have to agree with you Shed. As said...
I would have to agree with you Shed. As said before, I get that finish from time to time and because I use alot of scrap metal whos type and grade maybe questionable, often my tool geometry may not...
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30th Apr 2022, 11:40 AM
Thread: Homebrew Slotter project !
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Is that the finish on the LHS of the part? I...
Is that the finish on the LHS of the part?
I get that from time to time as well. Far be it for me to comment!
Is that from a too high surface speed for the HSS tool or just crap steel?
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30th Apr 2022, 11:17 AM
Thread: Welding day are over
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Maybe have someone with you when you weld for the...
Maybe have someone with you when you weld for the first few times?
Simon
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29th Apr 2022, 08:11 AM
Thread: Biax/Bunax making group project
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Joe, Also, how did you manage to fit the...
Joe,
Also, how did you manage to fit the rubber boot back on after the addition of the spacer?
Simon
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29th Apr 2022, 07:21 AM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: Thanks, I'll jump on your channel today and have...
Thanks, I'll jump on your channel today and have a look!
Simon
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29th Apr 2022, 06:00 AM
Thread: Biax/Bunax making group project
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Nice work Joe, I should get off my butt and...
Nice work Joe,
I should get off my butt and finish mine. Too many other distractions!
Being trigger mounted, the variable speed for our purpose is a total PITA
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28th Apr 2022, 05:49 AM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: Looks great Bob! Michael, those 45 fixtures...
Looks great Bob!
Michael, those 45 fixtures will come in handy. I don't remember reading about them, did you have them cast some time back?
Are you rejuvenating your CC folder?
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25th Apr 2022, 06:13 AM
Thread: Single burner stove
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Yep those canister type butane stoves are really...
Yep those canister type butane stoves are really cheap. I have to confess owning one at one stage. I never had a mishap but I got rid of it because in really cold temperatures or high altitudes the...
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22nd Apr 2022, 08:47 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: Repurposed, repaired and saved from landfill....
Repurposed, repaired and saved from landfill. Love it!
Simon
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22nd Apr 2022, 08:24 PM
Thread: Fire Fighting System.
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What sort of pump is it Stu? Sent from a...
What sort of pump is it Stu?
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22nd Apr 2022, 02:51 PM
Thread: Fire Fighting System.
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That's correct Stu. It would be different if it...
That's correct Stu. It would be different if it was a positive displacement pump such as a piston pump etc.
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22nd Apr 2022, 02:02 PM
Thread: Single burner stove
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Single burner stove
Hi all,
Not afraid to say I love camping!
Recently I thought I would purchase a single burner stove with a bayonet fitting so I could attach to the camper for boiling a pot of water etc. I have... -
22nd Apr 2022, 01:46 PM
Thread: Fire Fighting System.
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Stu, The pump is actually under least amount...
Stu,
The pump is actually under least amount of load with all deliveries closed & no flow of water.
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19th Apr 2022, 08:59 PM
Thread: Fire Fighting System.
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Maximum theoretical lift for any pump is 10...
Maximum theoretical lift for any pump is 10 metres. This is at sea level using freshwater at 20 degrees C and atmospheric pressure of 1 atm.
In practise however, this lift is restricted to around... -
19th Apr 2022, 09:21 AM
Thread: Fire Fighting System.
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One thing I forgot to mention regarding you fire...
One thing I forgot to mention regarding you fire suppression system, consider running a recirculation line from the pump output (delivery) that goes back to the tank. A 1" line is plenty.
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19th Apr 2022, 09:11 AM
Thread: Fire Fighting System.
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Hi Matt, Thanks for the invite. We left...
Hi Matt,
Thanks for the invite.
We left yesterday in the morning. It was a hectic day as I had to stop by at Tidal River in the Prom to pack my sons camp and take him home too.
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17th Apr 2022, 08:35 PM
Thread: Fire Fighting System.
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Those butterfly sprinklers are sold in bunnings...
Those butterfly sprinklers are sold in bunnings for a few bucks each.
I like how you colour matched to your roof.
Simon
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17th Apr 2022, 08:32 PM
Thread: Fire Fighting System.
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Thats pretty good. I agree, inside your house...
Thats pretty good. I agree, inside your house need not be protected because if it does then your house is lost anyway.
Simon
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17th Apr 2022, 07:27 PM
Thread: Fire Fighting System.
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I must confess to not being up with building regs...
I must confess to not being up with building regs and the ratings associated with them. Sounds like your house has been built well.
Unfortunately with the regs, there are some things you need...