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15th Feb 2024, 06:38 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: Hi Gang, Shaper related
So I haven't posted for a long time. When the group were focused on shapers. I was hooked, and decided I needed one. lucky Joe H contacted me and I picked up a made is Melbourne Fitzroy LOCK tool...
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8th Oct 2021, 07:26 PM
Thread: LOck brand shaper
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I have one, I will get some pics this weekend. I...
I have one, I will get some pics this weekend. I think I did start a post a wile back.
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14th Jan 2021, 08:40 PM
Thread: Sheet Metal Folder WIP
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Amazing job Simon, I was luckily to score a John...
Amazing job Simon, I was luckily to score a John Heinz, prob spelt wrong, 4’ pan break from work. Someone had tried to bend a 2” x1/2 “ piece of copper bus bar in the right end, broke the cast hinge...
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9th Nov 2020, 10:44 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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B series Multifix tooling
Hi Gang,
I am constantly on the hunt for B series Multifix tooling. Friday I came across a tool post and 4 holders that I secured for $240. Very happy, not original Suisse and not sure of the brand... -
9th Nov 2020, 08:01 PM
Thread: lathe chucks
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Hi Damien, I'll take the British made 8" if its...
Hi Damien,
I'll take the British made 8" if its still available, I can pick up Friday or Monday morning if that suits, I am in Vermont.
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Gday' Simon,
Thanks for kicking this post off. You are a top block and a good mate. I have 5 of my mates who have been in the MFB and I know how stressful a job it can be.
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15th Oct 2020, 10:08 PM
Thread: Sheet Metal Folder WIP
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Gday Simon, About 20 years back I scored a John...
Gday Simon,
About 20 years back I scored a John Heine 4' pan break from work. We used to do a lot of DC power install in the telephone exchanges, large battery banks, dc RECTIFIERS, 50 volt but... -
9th Oct 2020, 07:56 PM
Thread: Multifix QCTP B series tool holders
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G'day Ralph, Yes the Create clones are ok I...
G'day Ralph,
Yes the Create clones are ok I have 4 and 1 original. More hoping that I can pic up some in Aus where I don't have to think about selling the grown up kids into servitude.
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7th Oct 2020, 08:47 PM
Thread: Multifix QCTP B series tool holders
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Multifix QCTP B series tool holders
Hi Gang
As per the title, I am after some Multifix QCTP B series tool holders.
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3rd Apr 2020, 08:23 PM
Thread: Cinese Lathes
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Good luck, I think you are pushing S!!! up...
Good luck,
I think you are pushing S!!! up hill.
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31st Mar 2020, 09:07 PM
Thread: Henry 22lr lever action.
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Well, I have just really wanted a lever action...
Well,
I have just really wanted a lever action at not a huge cost.
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26th Mar 2020, 07:18 PM
Thread: Henry 22lr lever action.
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Henry 22lr lever action.
Gday Gang,
Has anyone had experience with Henry 22lr Lever action.
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26th Mar 2020, 07:16 PM
Thread: Kmart Spanners
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I have a set of McEwans open ended ring that I...
I have a set of McEwans open ended ring that I have had for 40 years I think. Never missed a beat, I heard that they purchased some sidchrome dies.
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12th Mar 2020, 07:25 PM
Thread: Vertical Mill Slide for milling on a lathe
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Vert slide
Hi There,
I will take it off your hands, I will send you a PM.
Regards
Bruce
QUOTE=TheApprentice;1964458]This vertical mill slide was purchased in January (from H&F) and has only been... -
14th Nov 2019, 07:16 PM
Thread: Thomas 4 x 4 tyre pump
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Not going to plan, I thought the shaft had a...
Not going to plan,
I thought the shaft had a shoulder to seat the bearing against, NOT. put the bearing on the shaft then drifted into the housing!!!!!!!! bearing moved back on the shaft and now is... -
14th Nov 2019, 11:56 AM
Thread: Thomas 4 x 4 tyre pump
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Turns out Bearing wholesales in Bayswater have 1...
Turns out Bearing wholesales in Bayswater have 1 6201Z with an 8 mm bore so I will get it tomorrow.
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14th Nov 2019, 07:48 AM
Thread: Thomas 4 x 4 tyre pump
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Hi Lex, The shaft mic's as 8mm, can you get off...
Hi Lex,
The shaft mic's as 8mm, can you get off the shelf 6201 metric bearing with an imperial bore of 5/16.
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13th Nov 2019, 09:57 PM
Thread: Thomas 4 x 4 tyre pump
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yep but the lathe is in rebuild.
yep but the lathe is in rebuild.
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13th Nov 2019, 09:21 PM
Thread: Thomas 4 x 4 tyre pump
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Yes I think so.
Yes I think so.
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13th Nov 2019, 09:19 PM
Thread: Thomas 4 x 4 tyre pump
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Yep, And 6201 is on the shield but the ID is...
Yep,
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13th Nov 2019, 08:58 PM
Thread: Thomas 4 x 4 tyre pump
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Definitely no sleeve on the shaft.
Definitely no sleeve on the shaft.
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13th Nov 2019, 08:57 PM
Thread: Thomas 4 x 4 tyre pump
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Boy Now I think I might be dyslectic. I just...
Boy Now I think I might be dyslectic.
I just checked the number on the shield and it is 6201z, Hoover NSK. This pump unit is made in the USA. The bearing is definitely 32 OD x10 high x ID8 as... -
13th Nov 2019, 08:09 PM
Thread: Thomas 4 x 4 tyre pump
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Thomas 4 x 4 tyre pump
Hi Gang,
I have this Thomas pump which is need of some work. I have stripped it down and am replacing the bearings. One was marked as 6102Z which I ordered from RS components. didn't think to check... -
4th Oct 2019, 09:11 PM
Thread: Let’s Make It Expo. -Melbourne
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I went to one of the expos a few years back, I...
I went to one of the expos a few years back, I think at Monash, it was great. Unfortunately I won’t be going as Dad is in hospital with a not good prognosis.
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1st Oct 2019, 08:52 PM
Thread: Macson 18" Shaper spruce up WIP
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G'Day Snaptap, Coborne, now they are rare as....
G'Day Snaptap,
Coborne, now they are rare as. I Probably could have picked one up a few years back. I was thinking about buying it and giving it to Phil M. It would have been a great talking point... -
1st Oct 2019, 08:47 PM
Thread: Macson 18" Shaper spruce up WIP
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The Diamond paste is loaded into the lapping...
The Diamond paste is loaded into the lapping disc, a bearing mounted onto a shaft works so you can push it into your lapping plate.This embeds the diamond particles into your lapping plate. I haven't...
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1st Oct 2019, 08:07 PM
Thread: Waldown tool post drinder. vic
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Hi Aaron, what model. Regards Bruce
Hi Aaron, what model.
Regards
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1st Oct 2019, 01:46 PM
Thread: Macson 18" Shaper spruce up WIP
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The copper disc is loaded up with diamond paste....
The copper disc is loaded up with diamond paste. You could use cast iron or aluminum I just happened to have a copper disc.
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30th Sep 2019, 08:51 PM
Thread: Macson 18" Shaper spruce up WIP
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G’day Ralph, Did you get any indicators ? ...
G’day Ralph,
Did you get any indicators ?
QUOTE=argeng;1957247]G’day Simon,
Don’t worry about getting a copper lapping disc. Use what ever is there, I will relap later. Sharpen with what you... -
30th Sep 2019, 08:46 PM
Thread: Macson 18" Shaper spruce up WIP
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G’day Simon, Don’t worry about getting a copper...
G’day Simon,
Don’t worry about getting a copper lapping disc. Use what ever is there, I will relap later. Sharpen with what you have.
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29th Sep 2019, 09:13 PM
Thread: Macson 18" Shaper spruce up WIP
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Yep set to 5 degrees. Use what is there, the orig...
Yep set to 5 degrees. Use what is there, the orig BIAX that goes down to about 12mm is great for spotting. What ever is in the roll go for it.
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29th Sep 2019, 08:49 PM
Thread: Macson 18" Shaper spruce up WIP
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I went to the AJAX auction, there was a Biax and...
I went to the AJAX auction, there was a Biax and a RENZ,
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29th Sep 2019, 08:45 PM
Thread: Macson 18" Shaper spruce up WIP
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Gday Simon. I lap on a copper disc, I get mirror...
Gday Simon.
I lap on a copper disc, I get mirror edges. Yes the training the arms body to move with no deviation is what is needed. Go for it to remove the bulk, remember round and round . ... -
27th Sep 2019, 09:03 AM
Thread: Macson 18" Shaper spruce up WIP
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G’day Simon, Do you want to borrow any straight...
G’day Simon,
Do you want to borrow any straight edges. I have 1 with dovetail edge and a couple of other plain ones.
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26th Sep 2019, 01:26 PM
Thread: Macson 18" Shaper spruce up WIP
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G’day Simon, I should be going down to Mum and...
G’day Simon,
I should be going down to Mum and Dads this weekend so I can drop it there. I think I still have your number, does it end in 569.
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25th Sep 2019, 01:31 PM
Thread: Macson 18" Shaper spruce up WIP
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G’day Simon, you are welcome to borrow my Biax,...
G’day Simon,
you are welcome to borrow my Biax, we are still away but will be back this Thursday,
Cheers
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24th Jun 2019, 07:49 PM
Thread: Metal straight bevel gear
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A 9” angle grinder could possibly provide you...
A 9” angle grinder could possibly provide you with donor gears. Won’t be the same size but could work.
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18th May 2019, 08:49 PM
Thread: Lathe pick up
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Lathe pick up
Hi Team,
I am going to look at a lathe for a Mate on Monday. I recall there was one of the team who has a crane truck, not RC, does any one have a contact. Or can recommend a crane truck operator.... -
13th Apr 2019, 04:54 PM
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Lock tool shaper
I have the same shaper but with the base that it comes with. Paid $250. Nice unit. I think Joe gave me the heads up.
Cheers Bruce.
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3rd Mar 2019, 12:55 AM
Thread: Good source of offcuts?
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That’s the place,
That’s the place,
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1st Mar 2019, 08:02 PM
Thread: Good source of offcuts?
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Well you inspired me as I didn’t see the 4140. ...
Well you inspired me as I didn’t see the 4140. Working at Croydon today so called by. Just under $18 for a piece 165 W x 95 H. I think there are 7 more pieces. Did I need it no but would make a...
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23rd Feb 2019, 08:06 PM
Thread: Good source of offcuts?
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Is that the scrap place in Canterbury Rd?
Is that the scrap place in Canterbury Rd?
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23rd Feb 2019, 06:54 PM
Thread: Good source of offcuts?
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Is that the scrap place in Canterbury Rd?
Is that the scrap place in Canterbury Rd?
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5th Dec 2018, 06:45 PM
Thread: Best type of oil for a metal lathe?
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G’day, I am in Vermont, lived in Greensborough...
G’day,
I am in Vermont, lived in Greensborough for years. I bought 20 ltrs of way oil a few years back, never going to use all of it. If you want a litre pm me and get a plastic bottle, no charge... -
25th May 2018, 08:38 PM
Thread: Coat suggestions
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Buy a cheap vacuum sealer from Aldi. Regards...
Buy a cheap vacuum sealer from Aldi.
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24th May 2018, 08:32 PM
Thread: Biax scraper motor repair help.
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Looks like a quality job.You know you will have...
Looks like a quality job.You know you will have to say what it cost! so the community of scrapers appreciate what we have paid for our Biax's.
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16th May 2018, 10:47 PM
Thread: Noga Indicator Base
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I am still amazed how SWMBO can spend 80 on hair,...
I am still amazed how SWMBO can spend 80 on hair, I wish that was my lovely wife. I stopped questioning hair and female clothes 1 year in marriage. how can they spend soooo much. No. It was on...
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16th May 2018, 12:50 PM
Thread: Pratt Burnerd Collet Chuck LC-15 KC-15
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The one that I looked at was D1-6.
The one that I looked at was D1-6.
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16th May 2018, 09:33 AM
Thread: Pratt Burnerd Collet Chuck LC-15 KC-15
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Hi Piers, Apex machinery is showing one on there...
Hi Piers,
Apex machinery is showing one on there web site, it was there when I was there last, a couple of years ago. It wasn't cheap, I think around $1000 with a set of collets.
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2nd May 2018, 08:49 PM
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QLD Hi, I would also be up for a set of inside jaws...
Hi,
I would also be up for a set of inside jaws if you find you have excess,
Thanks Bruce