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  1. McMaster-Carr Reusable Peel-Away Coating for Metal, Transparent Yellow

    G'day Gents,

    I am wanting to purchase the dipping compound used to protect freshly sharpened cutting tools. It is often found on re-sharpened tools as well as new and is perfect for where tooling...
  2. Thread: Tapered Gibs !

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    Another thought John, What caused the gib to...

    Another thought John,

    What caused the gib to bend? I presume that you have checked where the gib fits to make sure that there is no unsupported section or a damaged section which is inducing a...
  3. Thread: Tapered Gibs !

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    G'day John, i would second Robert's suggestion...

    G'day John,

    i would second Robert's suggestion of straightening the existing tapered gib rather than manufacture another one. If the only problem is that the gib is bowed, then selective use of...
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    G'day Michael If i had to do it, I would bore...

    G'day Michael

    If i had to do it, I would bore it to size using the lathe as a horizontal borer, i.e. mounting the tube on a support on the cross-slide (obviously more work involved). If it has...
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    I imagine that the saw itself is irrelevant, it...

    I imagine that the saw itself is irrelevant, it is the saw blade that is critical. It is a TC toothed blade, and the chief difficulty would be in having a silver soldered joint that could handle the...
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    Just a thought if China's good suggestions are...

    Just a thought if China's good suggestions are unsuccessfully implemented:

    Drill through the handle via the roll pin using the biggest drill possible i.e. so the roll pin is acting as a drill...
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    G'day Alan, Yes I saw the Smart & Brown as...

    G'day Alan,

    Yes I saw the Smart & Brown as well, and for what it was advertised for, and how quick it sold (instantly). I hope whoever got it likewise looks after it and uses it. I did not...
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    Holbrook H17 on Gumtree - Who Bought it?

    G'day Gents,

    A story of lament for me (but don't feel sorry).

    I have been seeking a Holbrook H series lathe for years, missing out on a couple from the UK due to communication difficulties etc....
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    They look very similar to valves used in...

    They look very similar to valves used in Diesel/Electric Locomotive Engines I used to work on some thirty years ago - ALCO, GE and GM-EMD. So some largish Diesel Engine would be my guess, brand...
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    One smart boss. Has realised that you are honest...

    One smart boss. Has realised that you are honest and happy to work. Also smart because you will never make that mistake again and didn't belittle you due to your lack of specific experience. ...
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    The best of many products I have been exposed to...

    The best of many products I have been exposed to over many years is one called Reinol. It is a paste that comes in its own dispenser, works the best and leaves your hands soft and smelling of almond...
  12. Thread: Xmas Presents

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    Well done Andre, Look after them but make...

    Well done Andre,

    Look after them but make certain you use them.

    He who has the most tools does not win; He who uses the most tools wins!

    (Well that is my interpretation, Time to put on...
  13. Thread: Graziano Lathe

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    Thanks to Hunch for picking up my error in...

    Thanks to Hunch for picking up my error in presuming that the SAG180 (SAG14) is the same as the SAG12 in having the constant meshed gears with electric clutches/brakes. My apologies for misleading...
  14. Thread: Graziano Lathe

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    There was a thread on PM about rebuilding a...

    There was a thread on PM about rebuilding a Graziano Lathe "Sag 12 Restoration Progress" by TexasTurnado, including very good photographs and explanations of some of the issues that need to be...
  15. G'day PDW, Good thread, great to see this work...

    G'day PDW,

    Good thread, great to see this work being done.

    I know that you have already taken the casting surface off the two flats with your mill, but could this bowing still be due to remnant...
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    G'day Ken, No experience shipping overseas,...

    G'day Ken,

    No experience shipping overseas, but have moved multiple items around Australia and in from Europe. So may or may not be helpful!

    I would not just ship plastic containers as they...
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    G'day Mark, I am happy for my 2 levels to go...

    G'day Mark,

    I am happy for my 2 levels to go with those for Phil (Machtool) as I can pick them up from him in October when I am working in Melbourne. If any others are going to Melbourne there...
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    G'day Dale, I was wondering if they would be...

    G'day Dale,

    I was wondering if they would be made from leather which has been oiled.

    When I was a kid and bikes had chromed steel hubs on the wheels, that is what we fitted to both back and...
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    G'day Andre, A nice project for you, perhaps...

    G'day Andre,

    A nice project for you, perhaps even an opportunity to use your scraping skills.

    Should make a nice lathe with a bit of grunt for its size.

    Regards

    Quentin
  20. Thread: Hulse planer

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    G'day Mark, Looking at your photos of the...

    G'day Mark,

    Looking at your photos of the gears, it is a good thing you are making some correct pinion gears as the mesh of the previous gears seems to have been fairly poor and has caused damage...
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    G'day Mark, Good thoughts and research. You...

    G'day Mark,

    Good thoughts and research.

    You are about six months ahead of me in your making such a tool. Like Peter I am happy to be part of a group purchase of the levels if you are willing....
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    Hi Michael Nice to see the little beast coming...

    Hi Michael

    Nice to see the little beast coming together - great credit to you as usual.

    With regard your overhead drive and the issue of isolation, a couple of thoughts come to mind as...
  23. Thread: Whisperings

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    Sticky: Hi Phil, Like the others I have enjoyed...

    Hi Phil,

    Like the others I have enjoyed reading this thread, and share a degree of envy over your good fortune in being able to work in a place of such interest.

    With regard the issue of...
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    G'day Scott and Phil (Machtool), Can you...

    G'day Scott and Phil (Machtool),

    Can you please put my first preference as 4-5 October, my second preference as 11-12 October and my third preference as 18-19/October.

    Thanks

    Quentin
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    G'day all Work intruded at the last moment and...

    G'day all

    Work intruded at the last moment and prevented my being at the last scraping course, so I would like to register my interest in attending the next one.

    Hopefully work can be...
  26. Thread: TOS spares

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    Thanks RC for the heads-up regarding Alec. ...

    Thanks RC for the heads-up regarding Alec.

    regards

    Quentin
  27. Thread: TOS spares

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    I was sorry to hear of the death of Mark. I...

    I was sorry to hear of the death of Mark. I never spoke or otherwise communicated directly with him, but enjoyed learning from his posts and enjoyed his humour.
    He will be missed by me as well as...
  28. G'day gents, Firstly, once again Bob you have...

    G'day gents,

    Firstly, once again Bob you have scored well. Very nice piece of kit indeed.

    But your purchase has awakened a question that has bothered me at times.

    I have been attempting to...
  29. Thread: Deckel FP2LB

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    Potential direction regarding "fix" for your Deckel

    G'day gents,

    To echo Stu's comment, there is an interesting improvement that can be made to the Deckel Vertical Heads in the area where the retaining bolts locate (i.e. those that in your machine...
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    Hi Phil, Thanks for this thread. As usual, it...

    Hi Phil,

    Thanks for this thread. As usual, it informs and entertains - a great combination. It is great to see thoughtful restoration and I too will be hoping that the word comes down from on...
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    G'day all When a young tacker my father gave...

    G'day all

    When a young tacker my father gave me a personal nickname "Qball" that was only used by my parents to me. When you have the first name Quentin, you find that not many people shorten it...
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    Sticky: G'day to all, I first found out about Holbrook...

    G'day to all,

    I first found out about Holbrook lathes a few years ago, joined the Holbrook Lathe forum and have the pleasure of owning a smaller 1975 Holbrook Minor Lathe which I purchased out of...
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    Hi to all the brotherhood, The stick arrived...

    Hi to all the brotherhood,

    The stick arrived from Sean in NZ yesterday - very quick transit time it seems to me. I have copied it onto my computer - with no problems.

    Thanks to all who have...
  34. TOS Lathe - SV-18R (Also known by the brand name MAS or ZBROJOVKA)

    Gday all

    I own an old (1952) Czechoslovakian TOS SV-18R Lathe that I am restoring back to OEM condition (a job of unknowns as well as knowns as many here well know). I was able to buy it from one...
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    Hi Ray, I am happy for you to borrow handles...

    Hi Ray,

    I am happy for you to borrow handles so as to get dimensions etc for making your own.

    It would be best if you dealt with Phil directly as to the specifics of this arrangement so as to...
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    Any chance of joining the queue

    G'day to all

    Having just bought a shaper yesterday, I am wondering if I might be allowed to join this group of shaper aficionados in being able to access the "stick of knowledge"?

    I will not...
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    A shaper at last!

    G'day Gents,

    With the aid of Phil (Machtool) and Greg (Greg Q) I have been able to acquire a shaper yesterday. I also need to thank Michael G for first finding it and then putting the info on the...
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    Greg, My apologies for jumping into this thread...

    Greg,
    My apologies for jumping into this thread on your offer of the Deckel FP2 Fixed Table to Bob. Should Bob not wish to avail himself of your offer, are you interested in selling it.
    I have...
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    If you are looking to procure a Sandvik scraper,...

    If you are looking to procure a Sandvik scraper, I know that Machtool (of the Melbourne Scraping Workshops) has some for sale, as well as some of his very good self-made ones. I purchased a Sandvik...
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    SOUTH AUST Hi Kon R If you can post some pictures it...

    Hi Kon R

    If you can post some pictures it would be very helpful to anyone interested in such a machine.

    Thanks

    Quentin
  41. Thread: French lathe

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    I have never seen this lathe brand before. It...

    I have never seen this lathe brand before.
    It appears to have a hydraulic copying attachment built onto the rear of the cross-slide. This, along with what appears to be a pneumatically operated...
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    Hi Peter, It you are planning to divest...

    Hi Peter,

    It you are planning to divest yourself of this rollerbox, let me know as I would be happy to speak to you about purchasing it off you.

    I have a Ward 2DS Turret Lathe which it would...
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    Hi Codefox, If it were my wooden topped...

    Hi Codefox,

    If it were my wooden topped general workbench, I would use a single sheet (2400mmx1200mm)of galvanised (or equivalent) sheet steel - thickness between 0.9mm and 1.6mm.

    I would do...
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    Sticky: Sorry, my previous message was in response to...

    Sorry, my previous message was in response to this posting.

    Regards

    Quentin

    ps Still learning to work this site.
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    Sticky: Regarding the SHW UF1 Milling Machine listed on...

    Regarding the SHW UF1 Milling Machine listed on ebay as being in Tom Price - you know, the dark side of the moon - not really for those of us in Western Australia.

    I rang the gentleman selling it ...
  46. Thread: lathe stand

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    Hi Andre, Good to hear that you were able to...

    Hi Andre,

    Good to hear that you were able to attend the scraping workshop and enjoyed it. With regard mounting the bench lathe, what has been mentioned is spot on. However another aspect to...
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    Ray and Greg, Thanks for this info. I have...

    Ray and Greg,

    Thanks for this info.

    I have some reading to do as I have not looked at much electrical motor and control theory since high school physics.

    The struggle will be worth it.
    ...
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    Hi to all. I had to present my apologies for...

    Hi to all.

    I had to present my apologies for being unable to now come to this scraping workshop, as work has intruded. I am bitterly disappointed as I was unable to attend the first one last...
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