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  1. Thread: WW2 era pic

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    A very similar Macson. Motor is mounted at the...

    A very similar Macson. Motor is mounted at the back of the lathe. Same clutch actuation arrangement.

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    Klopp 1000H Shaper update

    Viewing of CEE Klopp video and perusal of the manual generously provide by CEE confirmed there was an issue with the quick traverse function on Jim’s machine. The first step was to remove the quick...
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    Kurtis at Cutting Edge Engineering kindly sent me...

    Kurtis at Cutting Edge Engineering kindly sent me a copy of the manual. Confirmed that there is an issue with the the rapid traverse function.

    Cheers Hugh
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    I wish, its in the mates yard at St Marys. ...

    I wish, its in the mates yard at St Marys.

    Cheers Hugh
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    Not quite, as Kurtis said in his video 'it's the...

    Not quite, as Kurtis said in his video 'it's the inches that count', Model 1000H, where the 1000 = 1000mm = 39.3701 inches (or Banana's in Kurtis speak) and the H = Hydraulic. Fireball tools is 36...
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    Thanks Kryn, I have been in touch re the manual...

    Thanks Kryn, I have been in touch re the manual and the Clapper lift cable.

    Cheers Hugh
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    Denbigh Drill Restoration

    Restoration of a Denbigh Drill. The drill came out one of the last water front Marine Engineering shops in Sydney. Halliday Brothers Engineering which was established in 1852. It was also used for...
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    Klopp Shaper Model 1000H

    After a quite a few years in storage and other competing projects the mates big (and I mean big) Klopp Shaper got its first run. It still needs a further clean up and service. As usual it did not...
  9. Hello I would like item 9. I am in...

    Hello
    I would like item 9. I am in Marrickville. Please PM me a phone number to arrange pick up.

    Cheers Hugh
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    G'day Purchased the machine in this...

    G'day
    Purchased the machine in this condition with the exception of the electrics which have been upgraded. Have a eclipse mag chuck for it as well. I don't much about the history of the...
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    Would anybody have any a hand book or information...

    Would anybody have any a hand book or information on this model machine?
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    Reid 2-1 Surface grinder

    Test run of my Reid 2-1 Surface grinder. Flat belt needs some work. Spindle bearing running much cooler with a 50/50 kero / 10 weight oil mix.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfJpisLKkHU
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    G'day Thanks for the replies and ideas....

    G'day
    Thanks for the replies and ideas. I will pass the info on and see which way he wants to go.

    Hugh
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    Tapering Steel Tube

    G'day
    Looking for some one who can put a taper on steel tubing . A friend of mine who is not computer literate has been building Peny Farthings for years and the firm he used to have it done...
  15. Thread: HAUSER 3SM

    by Fargo
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    Information

    Hello
    A mate is looking at taking on one of these machines. It is complete and working from what we can determine. Attached is a photo of the data plate.Before we proceed any further I would...
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    Hercus 9" Flat belt

    One for the Hercus lovers, originally listed as Myford ML7 on

    Metal Lathe - Myford ML7
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    Macson Spindle Mount

    G'day
    The spindle mount appears to be the same as clearouts Macson. Its is Lang Patent mount according to the extract from the 25" Macson Manual I have.

    Cheers Hugh
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    Well I look at it this way some people are...

    Well I look at it this way some people are "doers" and the equipment they use lets them get the job done. Could it do with some love I do not disagree. However better I think to use a machine for its...
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    McPherson Lathe Information

    G'day
    A friend of mine is looking for any information on the mid forties McPherson's lathe he has. I have looked on the internet but have not turned up anything.

    Thanks Hugh
  20. Thread: Mit-a-mit

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    Another Mit A Mit Surfaces (pun intended) ...

    Another Mit A Mit Surfaces (pun intended)

    G'day
    Bought this home yesterday. Had been stored covered but outside for an indeterminate period of time. Initial scaping indicates that it...
  21. Thread: Engine Turning

    by Fargo
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    Mottling

    G'day
    The attached images are a scan from a book titled The Restoration of Vintage and Thoroughbred Cars. It calls the process mottling but I think it is one and the same as engine turning....
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