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  1. Thread: Boiler plans

    by alfclp
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    For boilers of that ilk it would pay to acquire a...

    For boilers of that ilk it would pay to acquire a copy of the AALS (Australian Association of Live Steamers)boiler code that specifies sizes of materials and methods of construction.


    it would...
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    What machine does the slotting head fit onto?

    What machine does the slotting head fit onto?
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    SA I am in Adelaide and can use it for my Lock 10...

    I am in Adelaide and can use it for my Lock 10 inch shaper if it is still available
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    The lathe is not an Advance model. It is a...

    The lathe is not an Advance model.

    It is a Burden, made in Adelaide.The back gear is the same as that used on the Hercus lathe

    Look up the Burden on the Lathes UK website to see what it looks...
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    I was recently given a Mac. Power Mac 320 gating...

    I was recently given a Mac. Power Mac 320 gating from the early eighties. Does any one have the manual for that model?
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    Wheel arrangement on 621 is 462

    Wheel arrangement on 621 is 462
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    DO NOT machine a key-way on the arbor. It is...

    DO NOT machine a key-way on the arbor.

    It is better for the cutters to be held by friction. If the cutter jams it is more likely to spin on the arbor.

    If it is held by a key the cutter will...
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    I collected the shaper a few days ago and it is...

    I collected the shaper a few days ago and it is now in the shed,

    Does anyone have a manual for this machine?
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    LOck brand shaper

    Does anyone know anything about this Australian built machine, It has about a 10 inch stroke.
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    Get some vacuum cleaner brushes eg those used on...

    Get some vacuum cleaner brushes eg those used on Electrolux etc and re solder them to the braided wire coming from the end cap. You may need to file the brushes to fit. Most electric motor re winders...
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    Several points come to mind. As a left hander...

    Several points come to mind.

    As a left hander I would not dream of holding an angle grinder in that manner. Its asking for trouble,

    If the handle is re positioned to the other side he can both...
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    A couple of handles would finish it of nicely.

    A couple of handles would finish it of nicely.
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    Even when buying a new machine, particularly for...

    Even when buying a new machine, particularly for this type of work I would ask the supplier "Does it come with a traceable calibration certificate". If it does not then you may require them to...
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    Its a glass blowing lathe

    Its a glass blowing lathe
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    Interesting observation. The C clamp on the tray...

    Interesting observation.
    The C clamp on the tray is exactly the same as the one I made at the SA Institute of Tech in 1964
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    The checker may have been Ralph Excell

    The checker may have been Ralph Excell
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    Workshop vacuum cleaner

    what may be the better type of vacuum cleaner for picking up swarf and metal shavings?
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    As mentioned earlier, these lathes were made by a...

    As mentioned earlier, these lathes were made by a Clarrie Burden in his backyard workshop at Glenunga, a suburb of Adelaide. He used some parts that were common to the Hercus lathe.

    Clarrie and...
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    This may give you an idea of machining. Go to...

    This may give you an idea of machining.

    Go to the "Home Shop Machinist" web site look in forums, then general and go to about page 6 looking for a posting done on 16/12/20 titled "Two directions...
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    Hercus mill manual

    Does anyone have a copy of the Hercus O mill they would like to share with me?
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    260 serial number

    Does anyone know the where-about of a Hercus 260 serial number 18282?
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    Make a new washer out of thinner material

    Make a new washer out of thinner material
  23. Dividing head plates

    Are you willing to share the programming for the plates?
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    I will post a photo after i collect the lathe...

    I will post a photo after i collect the lathe next weekend.

    Thanks everyone for your assistance.
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    Yes that is the case. I have several ABB drives...

    Yes that is the case. I have several ABB drives rated at 1.1kW
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    VFD on a Hercus 260

    Have just acquired a 260 with 3ph motor. Fitted with ASEA 0.37kW 415V connected as Y. Will this take VFD?
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    Recipe for ceramic cement

    Does anyone have a recipe for a ceramic cement for lining a small kiln for melting aluminium and or brass?

    Thanks in advance
  28. Did you measure the pH at the end of the test to...

    Did you measure the pH at the end of the test to determine how much of the acid was used.
  29. Have you considered using gears from auto...

    Have you considered using gears from auto differentials?
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    Unless you have a traceable reference standard...

    Unless you have a traceable reference standard all the measurements you do are only comparitive .

    By traceable I mean a reference having a NATA endorsed report attached to it.

    Alfclp
  31. Thread: Petrol tank

    by alfclp
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    If you have access to dry ice throw some in the...

    If you have access to dry ice throw some in the tank. The CO2 gas formed is noncombustable.
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    Extendable drawbar

    I once saw a trailer using a length of RHS as the drawbar. IN this case a second piece of RHS fitted inside the main bar and could be slid out to lengthen the drawbar to allow long lengths of...
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    Arc

    Try using electric arc pitting or boring
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