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15th Apr 2024, 10:20 PM
Thread: Hyco drill press
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Any tips on getting the top cap and then bearings...
Any tips on getting the top cap and then bearings and pully off a machine like this?
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14th Apr 2024, 10:44 PM
Thread: Hyco drill press
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A pic of the quill out 405646 And the cap...
A pic of the quill out
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And the cap or cover that I assume somehow pulls off after I removed the grub screw that was in the side (grease nipple was on very top)
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14th Apr 2024, 10:37 PM
Thread: Hyco drill press
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Hyco drill press
Hi guys
I picked up a Hyco drill press about a year ago and brought it into the shed today to have a better look and start to strip it down with the intention of restoring it to a reasonable using... -
15th Jan 2024, 10:36 AM
Thread: Deckel FP1 $3000 @ Tamworth NSW
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I wish I had been here and seen it - away on...
I wish I had been here and seen it - away on holidays the one time someone sells something locally!!! I was hoping my luck may change this year but that isn’t a great start!!!
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28th Aug 2023, 08:15 PM
Thread: N Co switch?
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Fantastic info - thanks for that mate!
Fantastic info - thanks for that mate!
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28th Aug 2023, 09:43 AM
Thread: N Co switch?
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N Co switch?
Hey there
i have a drill press restoration project and whilst looking it over I noticed the switch that was mounted on the base of the machine was something I hadn’t seen before. It features a... -
24th Aug 2023, 08:51 PM
Thread: Brobo Super 12 cold saw freshen up
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Thanks Steve I just had another go constantly...
Thanks Steve
I just had another go constantly jiggling and rocking mixed with a couple of swear words and got the job done. I’ll have a good look at shaft tomorrow but I think it is in good... -
24th Aug 2023, 06:04 PM
Thread: Brobo Super 12 cold saw freshen up
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A pic to show where I am at 403437 403438
A pic to show where I am at
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24th Aug 2023, 02:50 PM
Thread: Brobo Super 12 cold saw freshen up
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This thread is very helpful as I am looking to...
This thread is very helpful as I am looking to refresh same model saw. I received it with a question mark around the motor so I am taking it to an electrician to check before I plug it in. Given...
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16th Aug 2023, 09:25 AM
Thread: Penknife Repair
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I think Michael is on the money with this one -...
I think Michael is on the money with this one - you really need a bolster there to give the liner support and allow the pin to be riveted. If you are not wanting to do a new bolster than I would be...
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24th Jul 2023, 09:48 AM
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The link already provided is a good start. There...
The link already provided is a good start. There are three main knife making consumables suppliers that I am aware of locally and I would suggest giving any one of them a call. All are great people...
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27th Jun 2023, 11:10 PM
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It was great to meet Karyn on his recent trip....
It was great to meet Karyn on his recent trip. Thank you again for the visit and exchanging some tools Kryn!
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1st Jun 2023, 02:54 PM
Thread: Sell. MILLING ATTACHMENT FOR LATHE
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QLD Brian was able to send me some pics today. I have...
Brian was able to send me some pics today. I have decided that I will not go ahead with this and head a different direction with my tool purchases, but wanted to share the pics so that others can...
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29th May 2023, 08:48 AM
Thread: Sell. MILLING ATTACHMENT FOR LATHE
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QLD I’ve sent my number by private message last week,...
I’ve sent my number by private message last week, not sure if you got it?
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26th May 2023, 10:03 AM
Thread: Brobo rotor cold saw
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Thanks for the comments. Motor seems to be...
Thanks for the comments.
Motor seems to be 1.5kw. The plate states 1.5 and then what looks to be 1.1 for kw/pk- I am not sure what pk is? My first thought was peak watts but that doesn’t seem to... -
25th May 2023, 10:19 PM
Thread: Brobo rotor cold saw
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Thanks Kryn I’ll keep that in mind for sure.
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25th May 2023, 03:15 PM
Thread: Brobo rotor cold saw
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Here are some more pics of the saw in question: ...
Here are some more pics of the saw in question:
At the rear there is a switch giving 2 speeds
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25th May 2023, 03:04 PM
Thread: Sell. MILLING ATTACHMENT FOR LATHE
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QLD Do you have a pic or link to a similar one? I am...
Do you have a pic or link to a similar one? I am potentially interested in this.
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22nd May 2023, 07:55 AM
Thread: Brobo rotor cold saw
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Thanks Baron I am pretty sure the motor is...
Thanks Baron
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21st May 2023, 10:08 PM
Thread: Brobo rotor cold saw
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Thanks and good to know. I will take more pics...
Thanks and good to know. I will take more pics and give a much better appraisal of what I have when I get home later in the week. I know it has a 2 speed motor and is 3 phase. Not sure what kind of...
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21st May 2023, 08:37 PM
Thread: Brobo rotor cold saw
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Thanks for all the comments. Yes definitely a T...
Thanks for all the comments. Yes definitely a T slot at front and would make sense to be an aluminium saw as it was certainly used for aluminium. I may have jumped to a very wrong conclusion calling...
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21st May 2023, 06:48 PM
Thread: Brobo rotor cold saw
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Yes it is and I can take more once I get back...
Yes it is and I can take more once I get back home later in the week.
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21st May 2023, 05:36 PM
Thread: Brobo rotor cold saw
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Brobo rotor cold saw
I started a thread in the wanted section looking for a vice for a newly acquired Brobo rotor cold saw. That quickly turned into a conversation on how I might go about making a vice for it so I...
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21st May 2023, 02:20 PM
Thread: WTB - vice for coldsaw
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Since this thread is turning into something more...
Since this thread is turning into something more than just a wanted add I will start a new thread in the general section and try and link the two somehow. Either that or maybe a mod can move it for...
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19th May 2023, 12:13 PM
Thread: WTB - vice for coldsaw
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Hi Kryn Thank you very much for the offer. I...
Hi Kryn
Thank you very much for the offer. I will take some photos of the saw and the vice I mentioned so you have a better idea of what I am dealing with. I do have a lathe, drill press, belt... -
18th May 2023, 10:34 PM
Thread: WTB - vice for coldsaw
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Thank you Steve me Kryn i have a large but...
Thank you Steve me Kryn
i have a large but broken dill press vice that may give me some components to fashion something from. It’s a project that will be a bit of time before I can get to but when... -
18th May 2023, 11:47 AM
Thread: WTB - vice for coldsaw
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Thanks Kryn I am sure it is a very slim chance...
Thanks Kryn
I am sure it is a very slim chance to find one but I thought I should ask as it always surprises me what people have hanging about.
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17th May 2023, 10:35 PM
Thread: WTB - vice for coldsaw
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WTB - vice for coldsaw
I’m looking for a vice for an old Brobo Rotor cold saw. From pictures it looks like the same kind of track that the vice of current Brobo cold saws use so I believe even current vices would work....
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30th Mar 2023, 12:55 PM
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Hi Graham You can buy components and put...
Hi Graham
You can buy components and put together a controller quite cheaply if you wish - there are many youtube videos etc showing how others have done it. Inkbird controllers often seem to get... -
11th Feb 2023, 12:02 PM
Thread: Anvil
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As already said there are good new options around...
As already said there are good new options around often a lot cheaper than old and poor condition anvils. Try googling Nordic Edge or BSL as a start. I’m sure there are more.
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28th Nov 2022, 05:52 PM
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Great little project, thanks for posting.
Great little project, thanks for posting.
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19th Oct 2022, 12:41 PM
Thread: Where to start with 3D printers
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Thanks for the comments guys. As far as budget...
Thanks for the comments guys. As far as budget goes I was hoping sub $500 but the more I read maybe for what I want that isn’t going to be so easy. I don’t really want to play around with settings...
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18th Oct 2022, 09:45 PM
Thread: Where to start with 3D printers
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Where to start with 3D printers
I am overwhelmed with trying to get a handle on selecting a first 3D printer. So far I see the 2 main types being filament and resin. Resin seems better for higher detail and filament for larger...
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17th Oct 2022, 05:58 AM
Thread: Latest projects
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They look great. What is the plan for handles, do...
They look great. What is the plan for handles, do you make own or but handles and fit them?
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24th Sep 2022, 06:45 PM
Thread: Boring bars and small holes
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Thanks. Yep ferric etch followed by strong...
Thanks. Yep ferric etch followed by strong instant coffee did the trick nicely.
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24th Sep 2022, 12:52 PM
Thread: Boring bars and small holes
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very difficult to photograph but I hope it gives...
very difficult to photograph but I hope it gives you a good idea of the finished product. I managed to cram in a few different metals! The Damascus is a combo of 15N20 and 1084, bolt is bronze,...
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13th Sep 2022, 10:35 PM
Thread: Boring bars and small holes
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So a quick update on my project. I have...
So a quick update on my project. I have successfully recentered the hole! I used an end mill in the tail stock - 7mm first then moved to 8mm. Once I had a depth of around 25mm with 8mm end mill I...
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12th Sep 2022, 10:55 AM
Thread: Boring bars and small holes
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You guys are being a great help - thanks! ...
You guys are being a great help - thanks!
Yes I did it on the lathe - I held the barrel in a ER collet chuck on the headstock and drilled using my tail stock. This is a novel approach and yes... -
11th Sep 2022, 10:10 PM
Thread: Boring bars and small holes
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Hey thanks for the various replies. Well the...
Hey thanks for the various replies. Well the feeling is to mark it down to experience and start again but I’m not going to die wondering on this. If it really is stuffed then no harm in trying to get...
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11th Sep 2022, 04:09 PM
Thread: Boring bars and small holes
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Boring bars and small holes
Hey guys
im looking for some advice on boring bars to re-centre a hole in a long piece of stock. This is a Damascus steel bar that I made and drilled the centre out. I was adventurous and hoped I... -
23rd Aug 2022, 07:34 PM
Thread: Linerlock folding knife
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Thanks very much Grahame. Material supplies is...
Thanks very much Grahame.
Material supplies is a mixed bag. There are quite a few knife making supplies websites based out of the US and a few in Europe as well. USA knifemaker is my go-to if I am... -
6th Aug 2022, 02:29 PM
Thread: Linerlock folding knife
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Linerlock folding knife
Hey guys
i thought some on here may be interested to see a liner lock knife I recently finished. These are not easy to make but very satisfying when done.
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6th Jul 2022, 05:49 PM
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Thanks Jack
Thanks Jack
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6th Jul 2022, 12:22 PM
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Thanks Jack The thread is M10 and the inside...
Thanks Jack
The thread is M10 and the inside hole diameter for the refill is 6.3mm so probably have enough to sneak it in if I can get a nice fine o-ring. -
6th Jul 2022, 08:24 AM
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Tightening up a thread using an o-ring?
I’m after some quick advice about tightening up a M10 thread on an aluminium part. I have a very nice fit up and feel except there is nothing to really hold the tightness when doing up finger tight...
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27th Mar 2022, 06:57 AM
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Any tips on how to navigate on Aliexpress. I find...
Any tips on how to navigate on Aliexpress. I find it so confusing to search for what I am after and understanding if I am really am looking at all the options available for a certain product!
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24th Mar 2022, 08:36 AM
Thread: Compact DRO options
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Thanks very much Dave. SO I am getting myself a...
Thanks very much Dave. SO I am getting myself a bit confused (nothing unusual), I had though teh glass scales were better/more accurate but maybe I am wrong. Other than the potential for getting...
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23rd Mar 2022, 11:24 AM
Thread: Compact DRO options
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I think the KA500 version will work. I wasn't...
I think the KA500 version will work. I wasn't aware of the mini version - thanks for that!
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23rd Mar 2022, 08:41 AM
Thread: Tool ID please - John Heine punch?
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Tool ID please - John Heine punch?
Hi guys
I am after some advice on what this tool actually is. I guess a punch but I can’t find much info on it. It is John Heine brand and has “334A” on side. I can take more pics if it helps.
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23rd Mar 2022, 07:01 AM
Thread: Compact DRO options
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Compact DRO options
Hi
I am looking at DRO options for my little BCA jig borer and know many have been happy with Glass scale DRO’s from Ali express and the like. I am not having much success looking for compact...