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13th Nov 2021, 04:57 PM
Thread: Machining in Southern Asia
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Interesting video. I really feel like sending...
Interesting video. I really feel like sending them a box of safety glasses. I don't think all that graphite (I think it is) that's smeared over the hands of the lathe operator in Step 2 would be good...
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11th Nov 2021, 12:39 PM
Thread: Holbrook C10 Lathe on Gumtree
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I messaged the guy because I was sorta...
I messaged the guy because I was sorta interested. Seems its been sold. It was hard to communicate with the seller, not sure if English was his first language. He said it was a good machine and...
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13th Oct 2021, 08:43 AM
Thread: Unsual Object !
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Victorian era incinerator? Ben.
Victorian era incinerator?
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2nd Oct 2021, 09:47 AM
Thread: Program for Designing Stickers?
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Program for Designing Stickers?
Hi,
Does anyone know of a program for designing your own stickers? Would prefer freeware. I have access to a sticker printer but I want to make my own stickers.
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23rd Sep 2021, 03:48 PM
Thread: Where's the pivot point?
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Thanks for the replies. It would be cheaper...
Thanks for the replies.
It would be cheaper and easier (and will what I probably end up doing) just buying one from ebay. The tool looks simple and easy to use. I thought it might be a good little... -
22nd Sep 2021, 12:25 PM
Thread: Where's the pivot point?
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Where's the pivot point?
Hi,
I want to make one of these sooner or later:
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/iVUAAOSwE6lhREbR/s-l1600.jpg
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/144205245227?var=443500729869
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9th Aug 2021, 01:50 PM
Thread: 240V Light Extension/Connectors
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They are so close. But, yep I need male to...
They are so close. But, yep I need male to female. At least I have something to start looking with.
I'm tempted to make up my own cables as well.
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9th Aug 2021, 08:41 AM
Thread: 240V Light Extension/Connectors
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240V Light Extension/Connectors
Good Morning All,
Does anyone know what these light extension/connector cords are called?
I need longer ones to connect my lights up.
This is the product I have:
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14th Jul 2021, 02:41 PM
Thread: Steroid injection to shoulder
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Hi, Are you guys getting physio as well as...
Hi,
Are you guys getting physio as well as medical treatment? I can't emphasize how beneficially physio is.
I see a physio regularly and I do a lot home physio (which I learnt from my time at... -
9th Jul 2021, 12:36 PM
Thread: Craftsman Vertical Bandsaw
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I'm going to be cutting aluminum and mild steel...
I'm going to be cutting aluminum and mild steel (hopefully). I'm not sure what the length of the blade is, but for some reason I thought 14" referred to the length of the blade but it probably means...
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9th Jul 2021, 08:57 AM
Thread: Craftsman Vertical Bandsaw
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G'Day, I fixed my switch on the bandsaw. ...
G'Day,
I fixed my switch on the bandsaw.
Now I need to replace the blade. I'm thinking of buying a bi-metal blade from H&F like this:
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/B196
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28th Jun 2021, 09:18 AM
Thread: Fractal Vise Jaws
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Hi, I seen something about the vice on...
Hi,
I seen something about the vice on Facebook and only had a quick glance as I thought it was gee up. Glad I watched it. Amazing vice, now me and million other blokes want one.
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28th Jun 2021, 08:37 AM
Thread: New Switch for Bandsaw
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Hi, Yep the new switch is all plastic and...
Hi,
Yep the new switch is all plastic and doesn't have anywhere for the earth wires.
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27th Jun 2021, 12:58 PM
Thread: New Switch for Bandsaw
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New Switch for Bandsaw
Good Morning All,
I've bought a new switch for my bandsaw. Before I wire it up I want to confirm I can put the earths to the frame of base of the bandsaw (instead of to the metal frame of the... -
30th May 2021, 10:47 AM
Thread: Advice Needed for Upcoming Project
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Relying on the filing cabinet part as a...
Relying on the filing cabinet part as a structural part is not a good approach.
Eric (Lamestllama) uses some interesting castors that have a locking foot built into them. He will have to tell you... -
30th May 2021, 09:30 AM
Thread: Advice Needed for Upcoming Project
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Advice Needed for Upcoming Project
Good Morning All,
I need some help regarding making up some movable cabinets for a drill press and a couple of bench grinders.
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23rd May 2021, 09:45 AM
Thread: Craftsman Vertical Bandsaw
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Craftsman Vertical Bandsaw
Hi,
I purchased this Craftsman vertical bandsaw the other day. It's model number is CMWB-350.
Does anyone on the forum have one and know where to buy spare parts for it? The switch doesn't... -
15th May 2021, 09:28 AM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: We still have a few components at work that use...
We still have a few components at work that use SAE threads on air fittings/piping. It's really difficult to get the "new" parts when we have to replace anything.
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18th Apr 2021, 10:42 PM
Thread: Router Bits
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Well did a trial run today. I'm happy with the...
Well did a trial run today. I'm happy with the results. 0.5 mm max cuts off the corners, slow manually feed. I can't remember the rpm. The kit came with a chamfer cutter so I'll try that next.
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11th Apr 2021, 01:40 PM
Thread: Router Bits
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Router Bits
G'Day,
I want to cut a few profiles in aluminum.
What router bits is anyone using?
I'm thinking of trying these:
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ultra-6-4mm-5-piece-router-bit-set_p6372550 -
25th Mar 2021, 07:40 AM
Thread: Sydney Floods !
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Could you provide a link to that site? It's...
Could you provide a link to that site? It's pretty cool.
IRT the population affected, I do get a bit cynical when I drive out to Richmond or Penrith and see the 200,000 odd houses that respective... -
24th Mar 2021, 09:58 AM
Thread: Sydney Floods !
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I drove out to work today, the air base, the...
I drove out to work today, the air base, the water is up from Monday. It will be interesting if they keep letting water out from Warragamba Dam how much more the flood water level will rise...
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24th Mar 2021, 09:54 AM
Thread: Horizontal Bandsaws
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Hi, Nice video. I never thought of using an...
Hi,
Nice video. I never thought of using an old candle for lubrication.
Quick question. I recently cut a short length of 63mm OD 12L14 bar stock from a 1 M length. The cut was a good 2 to 3 mm... -
21st Mar 2021, 10:35 AM
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Parting Off and Sutton's Viper Cutting Fluid
Hi,
Yesterday I was parting off some 12L14 steel about 63mm OD and for whatever reason I just couldn't get it to part off right. I tried re-adjusting the height of the parting off blade (HSS... -
7th Mar 2021, 08:42 AM
Thread: Buffalo Forge Drill
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I've stripped most of the post drill but it's...
I've stripped most of the post drill but it's sitting at work under the welding table in tubs. Unfortunately life is getting in the way! I really do have to do something about it.
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5th Mar 2021, 07:27 AM
Thread: Steroid injection to shoulder
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Hi, I've had cortisone in my shoulder twice...
Hi,
I've had cortisone in my shoulder twice due to suffering an impingement which results in bursitis. The cortisone works well. I do do a lot of home physio type exercises to keep movement and... -
7th Feb 2021, 08:32 AM
Thread: D-bit / Single Lip Grinder Advice Wanted
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Hi, Sorry for jumping in on this post but what...
Hi,
Sorry for jumping in on this post but what can you do with a D-Bit grinder? We have two at work for our engraving machines but nobody knows how to use them (govt department). One's a German... -
6th Feb 2021, 09:35 AM
Thread: Trolly Jack Mod
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Yep Bunbury, WA. Many years ago. Must of been in...
Yep Bunbury, WA. Many years ago. Must of been in the early eighties.
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6th Feb 2021, 09:32 AM
Thread: Moving Query
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HI, When I moved my lathe and mill into my new...
HI,
When I moved my lathe and mill into my new shed I looked at these:
https://www.kennards.com.au/lifting-and-materials-handling/hoists-winches/gantry-steel-5t.html
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31st Jan 2021, 07:44 AM
Thread: Trolly Jack Mod
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I remember being a kid and trying to buy a rifle...
I remember being a kid and trying to buy a rifle and ammo from K Mart in Bunbury in the 80's. I didn't need a license back then but the bloke behind the sports counter said something like I need my...
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19th Jan 2021, 08:24 AM
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Sticky: It would be a glorious death.
It would be a glorious death.
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14th Jan 2021, 11:14 AM
Thread: Nice Mail Box or Sacrilege?
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Nice Mail Box or Sacrilege?
I pass this old mail box every now and then on Bells Line of Road. Not sure if I like it or it's sacrilege?
It is a Walden.
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11th Jan 2021, 10:41 AM
Thread: Adept Hand Shaper
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Adept Hand Shaper
Someone buy this before I do:
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/balcatta/hand-tools/vintage-adept-shaper-keyway-modelmakers-machine/1265485593
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3rd Jan 2021, 08:39 AM
Thread: Cheapest MIG that'll do the job?
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IRT TAFE, I wanted to do a metal fabrication...
IRT TAFE, I wanted to do a metal fabrication course this year. The only TAFE in the Sydney Metro area is Ultimo TAFE. That's the only TAFE for all engineering type TAFE short courses in Greater...
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30th Dec 2020, 07:02 PM
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My work just bought a Harrison M300 lathe....
My work just bought a Harrison M300 lathe. $37000.00 (about the size of a AL960B)! I'm trying to figure a way of getting it into my trailer.
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30th Dec 2020, 05:39 PM
Thread: 3MT Drill Arbors
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3MT Drill Arbors
Hi,
Cleaning out the shed and off-loading some stuff:
1 x 3MT with small dead centre in it $10.00
3MT to 4JT Jacobs Brand Drill Arbors $15.00 each (you can't see the Jacobs brand on the one... -
24th Dec 2020, 12:05 PM
Thread: Dwindling steel supplies
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HI, I haven't noticed steel becoming less...
HI,
I haven't noticed steel becoming less available (at the moment) but I ordered 4 lengths of 20 x 20 x 1.5 mm RHS by 6 metres for work. Each length cost $14.75, not sure where it was made but... -
20th Dec 2020, 07:13 AM
Thread: Tough Drill press emblem
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I must admit that's a skill (casting) I'd love to...
I must admit that's a skill (casting) I'd love to have.
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19th Dec 2020, 09:37 AM
Thread: Tough Drill Press Badge
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PM sent. Ben.
PM sent.
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8th Nov 2020, 08:14 AM
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If it's still available let me know. Ben.
If it's still available let me know.
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12th Oct 2020, 06:27 PM
Thread: Lotze Power Hack Saw
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Sold via FB.
Sold via FB.
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12th Oct 2020, 06:26 PM
Thread: Unknown 8" Bench Grinder
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Sold via FB.
Sold via FB.
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11th Oct 2020, 05:40 PM
Thread: Unknown 8" Bench Grinder
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Unknown 8" Bench Grinder
Hi,
Selling a unknown brand 8" 240V Bench Grinder
Well made but I can't read the data plate. It has at least one Norton grinding wheel. Old and dusty but works well. I'm pretty sure it's either... -
11th Oct 2020, 05:36 PM
Thread: Lotze Power Hack Saw
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Lotze Power Hack Saw
Hi,
Listing my Lotze Power Hack Saw.
I repainted it a couple of years ago, re-made the some bushes.
Works ok but the hydraulic pot for slowing the arm down doesn't work (not sure if there's... -
19th Sep 2020, 09:21 AM
Thread: Alternative to Fusion 360?
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Alternative to Fusion 360?
Good Morning Everyone,
Apparently Fusion 360 is going commercial and no longer available for free.
Anyone know a good free alternative?
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29th Aug 2020, 09:26 AM
Thread: Manuals Galore
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Hi, The bloke has a lot of manuals, including...
Hi,
The bloke has a lot of manuals, including weapon CNC plans et.c so I would be careful of what you click on and download. I believe some states or the Federal Govt (Aust) has or are about to... -
22nd Aug 2020, 11:37 AM
Thread: What did I buy, Drill Press
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Now that's a nice hobby shed. Ben.
Now that's a nice hobby shed.
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22nd Aug 2020, 09:33 AM
Thread: What did I buy, Drill Press
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Hi John, I miss my old Richardson, I wish I...
Hi John,
I miss my old Richardson, I wish I didn't sell it now (like most of my older machines - shaper and Hercus Mill). I have a older Waldon now, I'll post photo's one day.
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25th Jul 2020, 11:14 AM
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Hi, These are my efforts from work. Not...
Hi,
These are my efforts from work. Not really machining related but they kept the kids happy over the holiday (modern arts and crafts). We still have a way to go to finish them off - painting... -
19th May 2020, 01:49 PM
Thread: Bicycle stand plans
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Bicycle stand plans
Hi,
Sometime in the near future one of my projects to do is make a bicycle stand for 3 to 5 bikes.
Just wondering had anyone made one, have photo's and/or plans?
I've got some good ideas...