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10th April 2019, 09:57 AM
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Thanks for the replies, I purposely gave it a...
Thanks for the replies, I purposely gave it a flogging for hours yesterday (harder than it will ever work) and the motor hardly even got warm.
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9th April 2019, 10:07 AM
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Why I asked is that my new compressor had a...
Why I asked is that my new compressor had a warning on the 3 pin plug and in the instruction manual.
My old 2.5hp compressor (cheap chinese) went for 16 years (motor is still fine, vessel rusted... -
8th April 2019, 06:38 PM
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Thanks for the link Tony, appreciated. This...
Thanks for the link Tony, appreciated.
This is from the compressor's user manual -
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8th April 2019, 05:42 PM
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The thickest HPM make are all 1.5mm core - ...
The thickest HPM make are all 1.5mm core -
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8th April 2019, 05:37 PM
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Thanks for the replies so far all. 15amp heavy...
Thanks for the replies so far all.
15amp heavy duty cables at Bunnings are stated as 1.5mm cores -
https://www.bunnings.com.au/hpm-20m-15a-caravan-extra-heavy-duty-extension-cable_p4430369 -
8th April 2019, 03:09 PM
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Query - Running Air Compressor on extension lead
G'day all,
I often see the statement "You shouldn't run an air compressor on an extension lead" its gotta' be straight to a wall socket.
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20th June 2015, 02:12 PM
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Thanks fella's I had know idea that there was...
Thanks fella's I had know idea that there was Myford knockoffs......ya' learn something everyday. Thanks for the knowledge.
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19th June 2015, 06:39 PM
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I never knew H&F imported Myford lathes
But from the look of this lathe, they did -
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281721469617?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT -
4th December 2013, 01:15 AM
Thread: How do they get away with this?
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How do they get away with this?
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22nd November 2013, 04:39 PM
Thread: Engineers Private Clearing Auction
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That would be a Lithgow I'd say.
That would be a Lithgow I'd say.
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22nd November 2013, 08:17 AM
Thread: Do you reckon these are the same?
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Came yesterday, exactly the same, H&F must source...
Came yesterday, exactly the same, H&F must source them from the same place.
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19th November 2013, 08:42 AM
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Just went right through that whole thread Ew :)
Just went right through that whole thread Ew :)
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19th November 2013, 08:38 AM
Thread: I love my bandsaw, but.....
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PM'd and much appreciated.
PM'd and much appreciated.
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17th November 2013, 10:21 AM
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The 'What make and model lathe I own thread'
Just for reference, it would be handy just being able to look at a thread and see what lathe make and model a member owns so that someone in the future maybe able to ask a question from the owner...
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17th November 2013, 10:15 AM
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Wow how bloody ingenious!
Wow how bloody ingenious!
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16th November 2013, 03:05 PM
Thread: I love my bandsaw, but.....
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Hi Ew, I have noticed that the BS5 is...
Hi Ew,
I have noticed that the BS5 is differently set up than the others.
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16th November 2013, 02:57 PM
Thread: I love my bandsaw, but.....
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Ahh.....that's EXCELLENT Bob !
Ahh.....that's EXCELLENT Bob !
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16th November 2013, 02:36 PM
Thread: I love my bandsaw, but.....
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I love my bandsaw, but.....
......the clamping setup/mechanism is a bit of a ba-st-ard and could have been thought out a whole lot better.
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16th November 2013, 02:14 PM
Thread: What did you learn today?
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Don't take a micrometer apart to see how they...
Don't take a micrometer apart to see how they work and what's inside them ...... they ain't as easy to put back together as they are to take apart :oo:
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15th November 2013, 03:48 PM
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I thought this one would have gone off quickly as...
I thought this one would have gone off quickly as well, but it's been passed in and re-listed at least once now -
Hercus ARL Lathe Professionally Reconditioned in Sydney, NSW | eBay
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15th November 2013, 03:46 PM
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How does an old Hercus like this (if its in good,...
How does an old Hercus like this (if its in good, accurate working condition) compare to a Chinese lathe?
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15th November 2013, 02:03 PM
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Why do you reckon this lathe hasn't sold?
This lathe has been advertised for auction week after week after week and never receives a single bid -
Hercus Lathe in Sydney, NSW | eBay
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15th November 2013, 02:00 PM
Thread: Knurler for small hobby lathe
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Rob, would that method still induce pressure on...
Rob, would that method still induce pressure on the spindle bearings of the headstock of the lathe?
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15th November 2013, 01:57 PM
Thread: The prices we pay
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Could be, but anyway the originals are made in...
Could be, but anyway the originals are made in China as well (is anything NOT made in China these days????)
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15th November 2013, 01:56 PM
Thread: Setting up in a 4 jaw independant
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For a beginner, probably easier for me to explain...
For a beginner, probably easier for me to explain what I'm trying to accomplish.
I've made some small brass cannons and they have turned out (if I do say so myself) rather brilliantly, so I wanted... -
14th November 2013, 04:48 PM
Thread: The prices we pay
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Totally understand overheads Ew such as rent,...
Totally understand overheads Ew such as rent, electricity, shop insurance, public liability, wages, telephone, advertising, shop fit out etc etc these all add to the real cost of running a...
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14th November 2013, 04:34 PM
Thread: Setting up in a 4 jaw independant
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Much appreciate all the replies everyone.
Much appreciate all the replies everyone.
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14th November 2013, 04:33 PM
Thread: Knurler for small hobby lathe
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No, not having a problem knurling brass. It's...
No, not having a problem knurling brass. It's actually something that turns out real nice for me :)
What the worry was, the knurler I'm using. Someone told me that I'm putting a huge amount of... -
14th November 2013, 04:30 PM
Thread: Knurler for small hobby lathe
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G'day Bob, I was wondering if it was ok to put a...
G'day Bob, I was wondering if it was ok to put a nut on that, because I was thinking that its limited as is to how much finger pressure one can apply.
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14th November 2013, 03:12 PM
Thread: Knurler for small hobby lathe
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Knurler for small hobby lathe
What's a good knurler for a small hobby lathe?
At the moment I'm using (successfully) the knurler below -
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3738/10848635673_4e60a5d057_o.jpg
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14th November 2013, 02:59 PM
Thread: Setting up in a 4 jaw independant
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Do you find when you tighten up though, things...
Do you find when you tighten up though, things can go out of whack :?
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14th November 2013, 09:38 AM
Thread: Setting up in a 4 jaw independant
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Looks like I just need to practice practice and...
Looks like I just need to practice practice and keep at it till I work out a system.
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13th November 2013, 05:28 PM
Thread: The prices we pay
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You could be on to something. Have a look at...
You could be on to something.
Have a look at these for sale on ebay for $38.95 + $12.95 postage and they have sold 48 of them.
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13th November 2013, 04:49 PM
Thread: Do you reckon these are the same?
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Will do for sure.
Will do for sure.
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13th November 2013, 09:25 AM
Thread: Setting up in a 4 jaw independant
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I'm using a steady. I'm boring into the bar. ...
I'm using a steady.
I'm boring into the bar.
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13th November 2013, 09:08 AM
Thread: The prices we pay
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It's definitely a point because the U.S and U.K...
It's definitely a point because the U.S and U.K sellers must be making money, or they wouldn't be selling. And the oft used excuse of that they have a bigger market, doesn't fly either, because...
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13th November 2013, 09:05 AM
Thread: Setting up in a 4 jaw independant
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Well I must admit, that thought never crossed my...
Well I must admit, that thought never crossed my mind.
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13th November 2013, 08:58 AM
Thread: The prices we pay
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Ordered something from 'Big Red Toolbox' a U.K...
Ordered something from 'Big Red Toolbox' a U.K seller on eBay and something else from a Melbourne seller. They posted the same day, I received the U.K parcel in 3 days and the Melbourne parcel took 4...
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13th November 2013, 08:53 AM
Thread: Setting up in a 4 jaw independant
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Is it a casting,or a piece of stock,has it...
Is it a casting,or a piece of stock,has it already been machined?
Round brass (machined 65mm round)
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13th November 2013, 08:28 AM
Thread: Setting up in a 4 jaw independant
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Setting up in a 4 jaw independant
New to this............jeez it takes a long time and a lot of fiddling. There HAS to be a secret!!!!
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13th November 2013, 08:25 AM
Thread: Do you reckon these are the same?
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Thanks Ray. Just bit the bullet and ordered...
Thanks Ray.
Just bit the bullet and ordered one from the U.K. if worst comes to worst I'll have a hunk of metal to muck around with if it doesn't fit, if it does, I know I can order more. -
12th November 2013, 02:46 PM
Thread: Do you reckon these are the same?
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Thanks for the replies. I'd like to get 'em,...
Thanks for the replies.
I'd like to get 'em, but I might get stuck with them if they don't fit.
I might just order one and see how I go? and if it fits get more.
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10th November 2013, 03:28 PM
Thread: made this up for my lathe
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Nice workmanship......what does it do?
Nice workmanship......what does it do?
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10th November 2013, 03:27 PM
Thread: Do you reckon these are the same?
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Do you reckon these are the same?
Do you reckon these are the same?
I've asked Chronos twice now over 6 days for the measurements, but they haven't gotten back to me.
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10th November 2013, 08:33 AM
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Fantastic Andrew - Thank you!
Fantastic Andrew - Thank you!
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9th November 2013, 09:23 AM
Thread: The prices we pay
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Though that still doesn't answer or show reason...
Though that still doesn't answer or show reason though of the massive difference in prices. These items are not made in either the U.S or Australia, they are all sourced from Asia and then marked up....
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8th November 2013, 05:05 PM
Thread: The prices we pay
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LOL I was thinking the same thing! Ah but what...
LOL I was thinking the same thing!
Ah but what the hell.....lets give those hard working pollies a 30% increase in their salaries and pensions for life......they work so hard :p -
8th November 2013, 05:03 PM
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Yes. But your argument would hold more weight...
Yes.
But your argument would hold more weight if I was purchasing say a 3" machinists vice that was local company by employed Australian workmen. I would happily pay a premium for such a vice.
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8th November 2013, 03:31 PM
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G'day Martin, I've never heard of them before and...
G'day Martin, I've never heard of them before and just Googled them. Very interesting site that I will explore tonight when I have time.
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8th November 2013, 10:52 AM
Thread: dividing plates
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R016 | DP-1 Dividing Plate |...
R016 | DP-1 Dividing Plate | machineryhouse.com.au
There's the H&F special for the dividing plates.