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18th Feb 2024, 08:01 PM
Thread: Diviving head ID
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very similar to the myford dividing head but...
very similar to the myford dividing head but different. spindle thread and mounting point is different, looks much finer thread than the myford 12 tpi.
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22nd Jan 2024, 09:03 PM
Thread: Small Norton grinding wheels
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VIC thanks Steve, package has arrived. really nice...
thanks Steve, package has arrived.
really nice looking small grinding wheels. look forward to using them.
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18th Jan 2024, 09:15 PM
Thread: dividing head castings
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dividing head castings
Castings for the "versatile Dividing head" drawings and book
Hemmigway in the UK still sell the full kit for these
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16th Jan 2024, 08:57 PM
Thread: Small Norton grinding wheels
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VIC Hi Steve, can I get 10 with postage? Thanks...
Hi Steve,
can I get 10 with postage?
Thanks
Steve -
thanks Kafie - how do you post those images....
thanks Kafie - how do you post those images. copy, save then upload?
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lathes
lathes going to scrap unless someone makes an offer on facebook marketplace. looks like the colchester is available
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21st Nov 2023, 09:00 PM
Thread: Scratch Built Steam Engine
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was wondering how you intended to put a slide...
was wondering how you intended to put a slide valve on the side of a round cylinder
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12th Nov 2023, 06:52 PM
Thread: Source for 40 position multifix style QCTP
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I have a couple from create tools. though I...
I have a couple from create tools.
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22nd Oct 2023, 08:22 PM
Thread: Model Engineering books
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sounds like an ok deal on the two
sounds like an ok deal on the two
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21st Oct 2023, 09:33 PM
Thread: Model Engineering books
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I found the book on building the minnie locally...
I found the book on building the minnie locally quite cheaply off gumtree a year or so back, also found the book on building the Allchin but had to pay a little more on that one, so they are around....
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19th Oct 2023, 07:28 PM
Thread: Scratch Built Steam Engine
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hi Baron, Simple but effective crosshead. ...
hi Baron,
Simple but effective crosshead.
Are you going to use anything to seal the rod at the 'gland'?
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17th Oct 2023, 09:29 PM
Thread: Scratch Built Steam Engine
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looks to be coming along nicely.
looks to be coming along nicely.
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16th Oct 2023, 07:13 PM
Thread: Scratch Built Steam Engine
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all this time I thought it was a thread about a...
all this time I thought it was a thread about a soldering hearth, and here you are making a steam engine!
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28th Jul 2023, 08:34 PM
Thread: rename forum image
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ok, thanks for that. couldn't see any way to do...
ok, thanks for that. couldn't see any way to do it on the forum.
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27th Jul 2023, 08:28 PM
Thread: rename forum image
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rename forum image
just wondering if its possible to rename and image that you had put up in a thread/post on this forum.
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13th Jul 2023, 09:06 PM
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yep , definitely hercus vertical slide and...
yep , definitely hercus vertical slide and indexer. But looks like someones made a index ring with extra positions (mounted). Original index ring not mounted looks to have 24 positions.
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2nd Jul 2023, 05:33 PM
Thread: Mystery Project. What is this???
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top bearing point is worn and has had a lot of...
top bearing point is worn and has had a lot of use.
no paint on the thing what so ever, but if you think thats what it is, i'll take your word for it.
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2nd Jul 2023, 11:05 AM
Thread: Mystery Project. What is this???
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mystery item
Got a batch of things at an auction and got no idea what this one was originally for, so open to ideas.
looks to be an old 'mixer' but for what?
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14th Jun 2023, 08:08 PM
Thread: Nine9 insert spot drill tools
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take your word for it.:U but all you can see...
take your word for it.:U
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12th Jun 2023, 11:13 PM
Thread: Mobilco Heavycut
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was thinking where would you find one now days.....
was thinking where would you find one now days..
sure our whirlwind was not self propelled, but vaguely though it could have had the rear wheel guards still, if I remember correctly the more I... -
7th Jun 2023, 10:11 PM
Thread: Mobilco Heavycut
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I like the Mobilco. it reminded me that we had...
I like the Mobilco.
it reminded me that we had a 'Whirlwind rotary scythe mower' when I was a kid (had to google it to work out what it was). Had a villiers motor and it was old and rusty and... -
3rd May 2023, 10:00 PM
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I made something similar but put the open edge to...
I made something similar but put the open edge to the back so I could sweep out the swarf away from the bed ways
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24th Apr 2023, 09:17 PM
Thread: Rescued metrology.
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nice thing to have, but yes what to measure with...
nice thing to have, but yes what to measure with it at that size.
We had a 0-150mm starrett of similar design, donated to our metalwork/maintenance shed at the local woodworking group. Cant knock... -
24th Apr 2023, 08:57 PM
Thread: 48 inch Belt Grinder
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nicely done Alex. I made one a few years back...
nicely done Alex.
I made one a few years back and used a number of recycled or second hand materials including knobs and toggle bolts etc removed from other machines (from recycling centre) and... -
11th Apr 2023, 08:10 PM
Thread: 7" Logan Shaper Earning It's Keep
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looks good, however wouldn't have expected the...
looks good, however wouldn't have expected the v-block clamps to have held well enough. Though I assume you weren't taking huge cuts.
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Bindozer
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23rd Feb 2023, 08:04 PM
Thread: Myford mg12 grinder
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nice looking gear - whats the maker of that...
nice looking gear - whats the maker of that shaper? any more details?
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29th Jan 2023, 07:55 PM
Thread: Flat belt Clarkson T&C grinder
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the flat drive belt on my T&C grinder is branded...
the flat drive belt on my T&C grinder is branded 'Esband NE' then a few numbers
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18th Dec 2022, 08:16 PM
Thread: Linishall Mounting Puzzle
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Thanks Bob, very simple way to hold the blade. ...
Thanks Bob, very simple way to hold the blade.
can see the jigsaw parts now in your original image. will have to remember that one.
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17th Dec 2022, 10:32 PM
Thread: Linishall Mounting Puzzle
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Baron - I emailed you a couple of images (of...
Baron - I emailed you a couple of images (of Bob's from the forum that I squirreled away ages back) and an exploded hercus diagram for the slotter that are hopefully useful. - edit sorry looks like...
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12th Dec 2022, 07:25 PM
Thread: Remove stuck brass bolt
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destruction is really the last resort but also if...
destruction is really the last resort but also if you cant be bothered waiting.
however patience is often best with these issues. multiple application of heat over a week plus a penetrant.
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11th Nov 2022, 08:40 PM
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No Problem Ian, was a good evening.
No Problem Ian, was a good evening.
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8th Nov 2022, 08:45 PM
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Hi Ian, have PM'd cheers
Hi Ian, have PM'd
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18th Oct 2022, 07:05 PM
Thread: Latest projects
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Hi Danger Mouse, Normally make my handles,...
Hi Danger Mouse,
Normally make my handles, depends on what size handle and timber i have,but possibly will make from ash or elm or maybe black locust.
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16th Oct 2022, 08:49 PM
Thread: Latest projects
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Latest projects
Thought the Smithy sub forum had been a bit quiet lately so thought I'd post a few images of some recent projects.
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25th Aug 2022, 09:51 PM
Thread: Alba 4s shaper in need of saving
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sorry, been away again, have PM'd its a great...
sorry, been away again, have PM'd
its a great sized machine think the 4s is the 18inch stroke model, if my shed was closer Id be looking at buying it myself and restoring it.
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20th Aug 2022, 09:59 AM
Thread: Alba 4s shaper in need of saving
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Alba 4s shaper in need of saving
Alba 4s shaper which I came across recently in some travels
Located in Burpengary east
At a quick look seem ok but didn't get much chance to look too thoroughly
Needs saving from the weather.
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5th Jul 2022, 08:10 PM
Thread: Mystery Project. What is this???
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dont know what that is pictured. though I note...
dont know what that is pictured.
though I note how long that last name is stamped on the machinist/toolmakers clamps, hate to have to stamp that all the time (mine is 10 letters which I thought... -
25th May 2022, 06:11 PM
Thread: myford 7 question
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no real need to reverse unless you are doing...
no real need to reverse unless you are doing metric threads and cant disengage the half nuts.
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19th Apr 2022, 10:55 PM
Thread: model engineer magazines
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VIC the 50s 60s and 70s were really great years for...
the 50s 60s and 70s were really great years for this magazine, also great project into the 80s. thats a great resource
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19th Apr 2022, 10:44 PM
Thread: 0 mill strip down and clean
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thats awsome. thanks for that, really interesting...
thats awsome. thanks for that, really interesting and Im sure its useful for anyone who has yet to take theirs apart (including me)
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18th Apr 2022, 10:01 PM
Thread: 0 mill strip down and clean
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hi Steve, looks good there. Any chance you can...
hi Steve, looks good there.
Any chance you can show the parts of the main spindle whiles its dismantled?
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7th Apr 2022, 05:54 PM
Thread: Homebrew Slotter project !
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looks good. didn't distort the plate at all?
looks good. didn't distort the plate at all?
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27th Mar 2022, 08:25 PM
Thread: Current DRO brand supplier recommendations
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where do they let you specify what length scale...
where do they let you specify what length scale you need? none seem to list it clearly apart from the table listing all models/lengths/dimensions
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27th Mar 2022, 02:07 PM
Thread: Lathe Advice, Should I return this lathe?
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while you ...may be able to make some...
while you ...may be able to make some adjustments. Really that amount of backlash is not too bad. Id call that sort of expensive for a mini lathe (though haven't been looking at prices much...
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27th Mar 2022, 09:57 AM
Thread: Chipmaster cleanup
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A few years back (2017) macit.com was the only...
A few years back (2017) macit.com was the only place I could find that had the size cams i needed (for a chipmaster) however they would absolutley not respond to any email or attempt to purchase...
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22nd Mar 2022, 07:27 PM
Thread: Myford Lathe Steady
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NSW thanks will be 2913
thanks will be 2913
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22nd Mar 2022, 07:06 PM
Thread: Myford Lathe Steady
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NSW I'll take it... are you able to post? would...
I'll take it... are you able to post?
would you also have a traveling steady?
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28th Feb 2022, 08:55 PM
Thread: Milling on the lathe
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Thanks appreciate that. Thats quite a lot...
Thanks appreciate that.
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27th Feb 2022, 09:10 PM
Thread: Milling on the lathe
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Hey Steve, Your last image in Post #1, are you...
Hey Steve, Your last image in Post #1, are you using 3c collets? and so how long is that draw tube you are using in the indexing head?
does the same draw tube suit the hercus dividing head?
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