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8th Feb 2024, 06:57 PM
Thread: Mill power feed and transformer.
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NSW Sold to Kyrn
Sold to Kyrn
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28th Jan 2024, 07:29 PM
Thread: Mill power feed and transformer.
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NSW Mill power feed and transformer.
Hello
I have a used (by a hobby machinist - so no real hard work) Hare and Forbes power feed unit to suit a mill drill.
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28th Jan 2024, 07:18 PM
Thread: Lathe Compound Slide
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NSW Lathe Compound Slide
Hello
I'm doing some cleaning out of the shed and I have for sale a compound slide from a Hare and Forbes al330 lathe. It was removed when I converted the lathe to cnc. I don't think it has ever... -
19th Jul 2023, 08:41 AM
Thread: Hand Feeding Ball Screws
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Hi John You will find that as you lower the...
Hi John
You will find that as you lower the frequency of your VFD the motor torque disappears as well (in most cases). The feed rate you selected should have been fine. You need to reinstall the... -
12th Apr 2023, 12:23 PM
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Tools changer question?
Hi Nigel
Did you build the lathe? If so could I ask you about the tool changer please? Just some details about it please?
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3rd Apr 2022, 10:42 AM
Thread: Harmonic Drive for sale.
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NSW Price Drop
Hi Guys
Price is now $250.00 plus postage.
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15th Mar 2022, 10:25 AM
Thread: Harmonic Drive for sale.
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NSW How it works
I have had questions about how this works and how to use it for a forth axis.
The first photo shows how it goes together.397546
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13th Mar 2022, 11:33 AM
Thread: New Lathe Spindle for sale.
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NSW Sold
Sold to Ralph - Thank You.
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13th Mar 2022, 07:34 AM
Thread: Harmonic Drive for sale.
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NSW Harmonic Drive for sale.
Hello
I have an unused still in its box Harmonic Drive for sale.
I was going to use it to make a 4th axis for my CNC mill but have realised that I won't get it made.
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13th Mar 2022, 07:22 AM
Thread: New Lathe Spindle for sale.
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NSW New Lathe Spindle for sale.
Hello
I purchased a new Lathe Spindle to suit a Hare and Forbes AL330 several years ago with the intention of making a 4th axis for my CNC mill thinking I could use the same lathe chucks on the... -
11th Jun 2021, 02:51 PM
Thread: Gcode enquiry
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Yes -you will pick it up as you go - if you have...
Yes -you will pick it up as you go - if you have done 3D printing a lot of it will be familiar.
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10th Jun 2021, 01:30 PM
Thread: Gcode enquiry
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It's a lot like 3D printing - the G Code is...
It's a lot like 3D printing - the G Code is generated by a post processor (normally) in the drafting software you use. If the post processor is set up well for your machine then you won't need to...
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14th May 2021, 10:32 PM
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I was speaking of the brand in general terms from...
I was speaking of the brand in general terms from my experience.
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14th May 2021, 01:15 PM
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Everlast Quality
I have an Everlast TIG Welder - It has all the bells and whistles and the quality is wonderful. The cables, clamps hand pieces are all top quality and it works exactly as it should. I can't recommend...
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12th Apr 2021, 12:13 PM
Thread: Cararact Surgery !
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There has been a lot of improvement.
My paternal grandfather James Henry Williams had his cataracts removed about sixty or more years ago. I remember the stories as a child of him having to lay in a bed of sand and not move at all for...
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3rd Feb 2021, 11:23 AM
Thread: what is this coated with?
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It is probably anodised - oven cleaner or drain...
It is probably anodised - oven cleaner or drain cleaner may get it off (with care)
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17th Nov 2020, 01:55 PM
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Look up E and J Winter model engineering supplies...
Look up E and J Winter model engineering supplies in Bathurst NSW - they have everything you want.
Steve
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17th Aug 2020, 08:24 AM
Thread: Lathe Spindle Bearing Adjustment
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Thanks everyone for the tips. With the freezing...
Thanks everyone for the tips. With the freezing weather we are having where I live I've been able to spend a bit of google time and find some other tips on line for lathes that are similar to mine....
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14th Aug 2020, 07:51 AM
Thread: Lathe Spindle Bearing Adjustment
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Lathe Spindle Bearing Adjustment
Hi All
After about 35 happy years with my lathe it has come time to change my drive belt. This involves taking my spindle out - no real issue with this.
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16th Jun 2020, 12:09 PM
Thread: Vertex DP-2 Dividing Plates
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Sold to Neil
Sold to Neil
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16th Jun 2020, 07:53 AM
Thread: Vertex DP-2 Dividing Plates
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Vertex DP-2 Dividing Plates
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I have a set of Vertex DP-2 dividing plates for sale unopened in the packaging from when I purchased them for my rotary table. I converted the rotary table for cnc use so never needed the... -
4th Jun 2020, 08:03 AM
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Metric/Imperial setup
It sounds to me that you may have the drawing done in either metric or imperial units and your machine is set for the opposite. I think you need either a G21 or G20 at the start of your GCode to set...
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26th Jun 2018, 11:45 AM
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Engineering In Miniature Magazines Wanted
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I've been a collector of the English "Engineering in Miniature" magazines since they started 34 or so years ago and normally haven't worried if I have missed an issue here and there because... -
27th Apr 2018, 10:44 AM
Thread: WGG52R & WGG51L inserts
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Thanks anyway - it was worth asking. Steve
Thanks anyway - it was worth asking.
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21st Apr 2018, 05:53 PM
Thread: WGG52R & WGG51L inserts
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Bugger, Mine are the next size up - about 17.5mm...
Bugger, Mine are the next size up - about 17.5mm a.f. This was the first time in a long time that I have seen any for sale - don't suppose you have a holder for them?
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19th Apr 2018, 10:36 AM
Thread: WGG52R & WGG51L inserts
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Hi Would you please let me know the dimensions...
Hi
Would you please let me know the dimensions of the inserts - I have a holder for them but I think you can get a few different sizes - I did a quick google for them but nothing came up.
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18th Apr 2018, 12:07 PM
Thread: Combination sheet metal tools
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Hi I have one that is about 750mm wide and it...
Hi
I have one that is about 750mm wide and it works fine if you stay within it's recommended thickness of metal - 1mm I think.
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20th Dec 2017, 01:44 PM
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I have 5 of these or similar to these servo...
I have 5 of these or similar to these servo motors - 3 in my mill and 2 in my lathe and they run fine on 240V. I don't think you will need a transformer. I use my machines most weekends sometimes for...