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    VIC No longer available

    Apologies, but the steel is no longer available
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    VIC Heavy Pressure Cooker-FREE

    FREE- I have an old, thick walled aluminium pressure cooker that may be of some use to someone who smelts at home. Nth Balwyn pickup
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    VIC 24mm Steel Bar- FREE

    2 @ 960mm, 1 @ 1000mm Does not machine well, but must be good for something?? Did I say FREE? Nth Balwyn pickup
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    VIC Treadmill Motor-FREE

    Another inner project! Free 180V DC motor & electronics
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    Plates

    PM me with your mobile number & I will put you in touch. Peter
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    Plates

    Hi, I have none in Melbourne. They are located in Warragul. I am also selling them on the woodworking forum for scary sharp applications. I will need enough pledges before I drive that far, otherwise...
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    [QUOTE=Repete;1984002]LPR Carbide Tipped Parting...

    [QUOTE=Repete;1984002]LPR Carbide Tipped Parting Tool- 10mm, as new
    Holder, blade & X2 tips, tip extractor & Allen key. Used a few times for test cuts
    3104 pickup $50???? Offers??
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    LPR Carbide Tipped Parting Tool- 10mm

    LPR Carbide Tipped Parting Tool- 10mm, as new
    Holder, blade & X2 tips, tip extractor & Allen key. Used a few times for test cuts
    3104 pickup $70
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    Newbie Experience

    I, too, was a newbie a few months ago. I bought an Optimum 2004V, as I am fundamentally a woodworker & also have limited space. I have enjoyed the learning curve & am now able to design & make stuff...
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    Cheers!

    Thanks Kryn, sorry I didn't have time for a cuppa. I got back from Fish Creek about the same time...long day. Peter
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    For any Adelaide viewers

    Heads Up for Adelaide lookers! Kryn is picking up his order directly, on Monday morning & has offered to bring any other orders back to Adelaide. Huge postage savings!! Hurry don't miss out!!!
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    Bisalloy

    The tensile strength is 1070MPa
    Hardness is 340HB
    Machine tolerance is 0.02mm
    AustPost parcel post is around $25 for one, $35 for two, $50 for three (Based on Brisbane).
    I have interest in 10 on...
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    Bisalloy

    Hi Kryn, Not sure what alloy it is. My friend said they are extremely hard. The two shown have been used on his mill for ages & he is a tool maker. How many do you want? Peter
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    Precision Ground Bisalloy Plates

    I am selling a number of precision ground Bisalloy plates for a friend.
    They are flame cut to 10.5" X 4", wash ground on both sides to 1.125" & weigh about 7kg.
    Suitable as surface plates, milling...
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    Gib

    Thanks Ray, I pulled it apart, deburred & polished the tapered gib & put it all back together. I can't understand why Optimum made such a meal of providing information about such a basic design...
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    Thanks Ray, it makes sense now (...

    Thanks Ray, it makes sense now ( https://www.wisc-online.com/LearningContent/mtl10602/MLT10602.htm ). I am cranky with Optimum for not supplying a revised exploded drawing. We have had a terse...
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    Optimum TU2004V Mini Lathe

    Although I am primarily a woodworker, I am also a tinkerer & recent bought the TU2004V mini lathe. While generally happy with it & learning quickly, I have a problem with the cross slide adjustment &...
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    Thanks for the Tour

    A special thanks to CW for the tour, tips & chat! Peter
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    Cheers!

    Thanks BaronJ, I have these links & am all over Youtube. There is nothing like a bloke nearby who can show you a few tips! Peter
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    Optimum TU2004V Mini Lathe- Help Wanted

    Hi, I am a woodworker, new to the lathe & have just bought the Optimum 180x300 mini lathe from H&Fs. Is there any Forumite with, or familiar with this lathe willing to have a natter to get me on the...
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    Stellite

    I remember the term Stellite Tipped from my motor bike days as if it was a mystical product!
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    Hss

    Thanks Grahame, thanks for the tips. I have a good grinder sitting in a cupboard since I bought a Tormek for tool sharpening. I wish I had started this years ago!!
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    Mini Lathe

    Thanks for the replies! A couple of queries
    1- Where do I get HSS cutting sets to get me started?
    2- Has anyone dealt with Ausee, the Sieg supplier. They have not responded to my emails & seem to...
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    Lathe

    Thanks Bob, There is a model railway nearby. When we are out of covid, I hope that my handyman, gardening skills will get me a gig on the tools!!!
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    Lathe

    Thanks Bob, every time I have wanted to make something it has been a flange, special bolt, a spacer. I make a lot of woodworking jigs & a lathe will make a difference between bonza & half arsed.
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    Hss

    Thanks Neevo, I'm a fan of Tony & Clickspring, just discovered Blondiehacks & will have a squiz at Joe. Why HHS over carbide? Peter
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    Newbie Asks!

    Hi, I am a skilled handyman & skilled woodworker, but I am new to lathe work. I intend to buy the H&F TU-200V lathe as I have limited space.
    If any members are interested in replying, I like to hear...
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    Lathe

    Is this lathe still available? Peter

    (EDIT New members' ph no removed and email sent to him -

    We have some rules for posting here -see the sticky above the page that show all the ads.

    The...
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    Thanks Cliff

    Thanks Cliff
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    Adding a link in a post

    How do I add a link to a web page when I make a post? Confused of Emerald
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