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18th March 2024, 10:30 AM
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Is it possible to fold this on a panbrake
I have access to a 2400mm pan brake exactly the same as the one in the link.
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17th March 2024, 02:14 AM
Thread: Nifty little homemade mag drill mill
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Nifty little homemade mag drill mill
I have been seeing mill's and lathe, drill, mill machines come up for sale just missed a lathe, mill, drill machine for $100 just did'nt think i would be able to carry it or move it, another one was...
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15th March 2024, 10:50 AM
Thread: Lathe Spindle Indexer
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Lathe Spindle Indexer
This may or may not be of interest so I have simply copied and pasted this from an Instagram post....
Indexing the Spindle (Part One)
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14th March 2024, 05:00 PM
Thread: Slow speed carbide grinder
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Slow speed carbide grinder
There's just so much to love about this video, all sorts of questions that I had percolating in my mind were answered, some times youtube's suggestion algorithm really throws up a diamond [punny]
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13th March 2024, 07:20 PM
Thread: Battery Charger Needed.
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Battery Charger Needed.
I was lucky to be able to get a patient lifter (rated for 300kg).
One bit broken that I will mill up when I get the right size aluminium.
My question is about charging the battery.
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13th March 2024, 01:50 AM
Thread: Advice on Oxy/Acetylene kit
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Advice on Oxy/Acetylene kit
G'day all,
Both forum newbie and welding newbie here.
I would like to venture into oxy/acetylene welding and brazing, as a hobby. After watching lots of youtube material about on how to safely... -
12th March 2024, 08:40 PM
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Hercus No.1 Tool and Cutter Grinder - Grinding Spindle Bearing Fit
When I acquired the grinder in 2013 the spindle was mounted on rubber sealed Korean FAG 6204 bearings. I replaced the bearings in 2019 with rubber sealed Japanese Nacchi 6204s due to excessive heat...
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12th March 2024, 02:11 AM
Thread: Lathe Tool Hone Guide !
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Lathe Tool Hone Guide !
Hi Guys,
I had need to hone/sharpen a miniature lathe boring bar recently ! I had seen an internet post some time ago of an easy to make honing/sharpening guide for lathe tools. So rather than... -
11th March 2024, 09:20 AM
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Citric acid rust removal on tipped tooling.
Here are some of the results of my efforts to resurrect the bucket of rusty tooling that came with the homemade metal lathe. (See antique and vintage machinery)
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9th March 2024, 01:21 AM
Thread: Heads Up FORUMS OUTAGES - Info
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Heads Up FORUMS OUTAGES - Info
Bit late getting to this but here's an update of what's going on.
Forum Outage last week: was due to space restrictions on server which was rectified last Sunday 3rd March and has resulted in the... -
8th March 2024, 05:50 PM
Thread: WW2 Jeep reproduction parts
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WW2 Jeep reproduction parts
A tour of the Juan factory in the Philippines where new parts are made for the WW2 era Jeeps and many other post-war Jeep models https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21P-0Hzb-RI
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7th March 2024, 07:41 PM
Thread: Metal shaping with the metal shaper
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Metal shaping with the metal shaper
I've never done this on the shaper before, manipulating the downfeed to follow a marked line on a workpiece. It took aaaaages, mainly because I had a lot of extra material to remove (oh for a...
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7th March 2024, 11:10 AM
Thread: Sydney Visit 11 March
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Sydney Visit 11 March
Hi everyone
headed to Sydney for shopping on Monday. I plan to visit Mick Moyle’s in Summer Hill and probably Edcon in Revesby. Any suggestions on a walk in scrap metal dealer I can pick up random... -
6th March 2024, 12:50 PM
Thread: AR9 Lathe alignment
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AR9 Lathe alignment
I have a MT3 test bar in the Sheraton AR lathe . I have zero runout on the end of the bar but I have a .001" drop along the top of the bar ( vertical plane ) ..drooping downwards towards the...
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5th March 2024, 11:41 PM
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Video: DIY Miniture wire brush drill attachment
This popped up in my feed and I tend to wire brush a fair bit.
I dremel (along with a flexible extension) in tight corners but the tiny brushes are pathetic even if I buy quality stuff. To some... -
5th March 2024, 11:41 PM
Thread: A couple of nice finds !
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A couple of nice finds !
Hi Guys,
I got this 1" - 2" Starret micrometer this morning, found in the scrap yard ! The cheeky bugger took 10 pounds off me for it. Things must be getting hard, whilst I appreciate him putting... -
5th March 2024, 02:30 AM
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Super Ball Rolling For The Lathe ( Instead of Sandpaper )
Happened to find this on YouTube this morning and thought it an interesting idea, not so much for what the builder used it for, but could have other possibilities, metal spinning, or getting a bar...
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3rd March 2024, 09:20 PM
Thread: Atlas surface grinder is reborn.
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Atlas surface grinder is reborn.
I've just finished repainting this old Atlas surface grinder. It was in great condition apart from the paintwork. Colour was from a match I did of a King Rich milling machine, I am happy with how...
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3rd March 2024, 07:50 AM
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Home made metal lathe utilising a car gearbox and steering wheel.
I picked this up yesterday morning from Shellharbour way with a mate.
Took us a solid 2 hours to break it down so it was in light enough bits to go on the ute.
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1st March 2024, 12:30 AM
Thread: Hercus 9 apron clutch knob screw
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Hercus 9 apron clutch knob screw
Could someone let me know if this screw is a left or right hand thread. The screw that holds the clutch knob on. Thanks.20240229_231801.jpg
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29th February 2024, 06:47 PM
Thread: Mystery Steel ID
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Mystery Steel ID
I have been in the process of making a slitting saw arbor so that I can finish making a lathe parting tool holder. I made them both out of scrap steel that I have acquired - both parts were made...
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29th February 2024, 03:31 PM
Thread: Specialty Steel Supply
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Specialty Steel Supply
Hi All,
Looking to get some 4140 (or similar) in various diameters to have on stock and to work through a range of projects in the workshop practice books that I think would benefit from steel... -
28th February 2024, 10:20 PM
Thread: CVA rebuild
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CVA rebuild
This has been a long term project. This CVA die sinking mill is a stout machine, heavy and well made.
Main problem is: the spindle has suffered , the 1/4" keyway for the 5 step pulley has worn... -
28th February 2024, 03:50 PM
Thread: Inside an industrial CNC machine
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Inside an industrial CNC machine
Steve is an engine maker in the US, specialising in 'drag and drive' engines making 3000 to 5000hp.
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27th February 2024, 04:31 PM
Thread: ESAB EM 210 - opinions
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ESAB EM 210 - opinions
Looking at replacements for my Lincoln SP-150 I’ve had for almost 40 years.
Some day the smoke will come out or it will just be dead when I go to use her.
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25th February 2024, 09:30 AM
Thread: My "new" Hercus 9" Model A
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My "new" Hercus 9" Model A
Have purchased a Hercus 9" and want to fabricate a solid bench to sit it on before I bring it home. Don't want to have to move it any more than necessary! (My purchase includes a timber bench but I'd...
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25th February 2024, 02:52 AM
Thread: Precision ground flat stones
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Precision ground flat stones
A few years back this was a sizzling topic for several youtube videos and a few members of this forum had a discussion on making their own.
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24th February 2024, 10:40 PM
Thread: 45 Mill Drill nut
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45 Mill Drill nut
I have a generic 45 Mill Drill, there are many brands of these machines with the gearbox head.
The X axis lead screw nut is worn out , it has 2mm backlash. I tried adjusting the nut with the... -
24th February 2024, 02:50 PM
Thread: Evapo Rust On Wood?
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Evapo Rust On Wood?
I have been asked to clean up a bayonet someone’s grandfather brought back from the Great War.
The grips appear to be riveted, I was wondering if I soaked it in Evapo rust would it harm the wood?
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22nd February 2024, 11:00 PM
Thread: Engine Air Pump !
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Engine Air Pump !
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I've often said that I can't find stuff ! Well this morning I was looking for some bits and bobs and came across this gadget. I don't remember exactly when I acquired this device.... -
21st February 2024, 11:30 PM
Thread: Kurt Vice Auction
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Kurt Vice Auction
Anybody visiting Pueblo in Colorado, US of A???
Just been looking at the Kurt Vice auction that has some extremely desirable stuff!!! Especially the Rahn Repeat-o-meter
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20th February 2024, 11:51 PM
Thread: Indexable carbide end mills
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Indexable carbide end mills
G'day, has anyone had much to do with the indexable end mills using APMT1135 inserts that multiple Ebay sellers are selling?
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20th February 2024, 04:11 PM
Thread: DRO Hercus 9”
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DRO Hercus 9”
For anybody who is interested in fitting a DRO to a 9” Hercus a, B, or C Model, a mounting kit is available from engineer3dwestc" on eBay.com.
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18th February 2024, 09:40 PM
Thread: Big Planer (very sad sight)
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Big Planer (very sad sight)
I've not posted much lately. Lots of other things going on at the moment.
A couple of days ago I visited an old engineering business on the outskirts of Rockhampton. The owner has been deceased ... -
18th February 2024, 02:00 PM
Thread: Vintage computer case repair
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Vintage computer case repair
I'm repairing a couple of vintage computers and am figuring out what to do with the metal cases - one has a chunk of metal roughly cut out the front, and both suffer from rust. I am a novice, and the...
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17th February 2024, 09:00 PM
Thread: Looking for a chunk of steel
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Looking for a chunk of steel
I'm looking for a piece of steel 7 1/4 to 8 inches in diameter and 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 inches long. Something with some toughness such as 4130, 4340, 8620, A1, A2, W1, W2, etc, etc.
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17th February 2024, 07:40 PM
Thread: Hercus craftsman
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Hercus craftsman
For those looking for a Hercus craftsman, this is on Facebook Brisbane.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...type=top_picks
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17th February 2024, 04:50 PM
Thread: Diviving head ID
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Diviving head ID
I recently purchased a SAJO Mill and Hercus T&C grinder. Lucky I got both as a heap of the Hercus accessories were in the SAJO pile and a couple of SAJO bits were in the Hercus pile. I have been...
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16th February 2024, 11:41 PM
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How does one calc the internal and external dimensions for custom threads.
I recently cut a 30mm diam 24TPI external and matching internal thread - thread data shows the thread depth for a 24TPI thread is 0.68mm, for the external thread the stock was turned down to 30mm and...
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16th February 2024, 03:50 PM
Thread: Makita drill chuck removal ideas?
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Makita drill chuck removal ideas?
Have I met my match?
Makita, those b@$t@rd$, plastic drill chucks, some kind of cost cutting going on these days I assume, I hate them.
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16th February 2024, 12:40 PM
Thread: Galvanized roof rotting
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Galvanized roof rotting
This is a trap for the newcomers to the 'Solar Panel' world. Around 8 years ago, solar panels were fitted to the roof of a nearby house, the roof is made from Gal. coated corrugated iron sheets ,...
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15th February 2024, 09:21 AM
Thread: CNC metal cutting questions
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CNC metal cutting questions
I want to have some metal cutting done, either by water, laser or plasma.
What would be a good choice of method for accuracy and smoothness?
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14th February 2024, 06:00 PM
Thread: Hydraulic cylinder end cap threads ?
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Hydraulic cylinder end cap threads ?
I'm making a small hydraulic cylinder, 30mm diam x 2mm thick wall turned from 1020 mild steel, and would like if possible advice on the end cap threads, max PSI would be up to 800psi.
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12th February 2024, 12:01 AM
Thread: Soldering Hole in Steel?
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Soldering Hole in Steel?
Hey Guy's, Can i drill a 13mm hole in steel than solder around the rim of the hole using a blow torch without burning off the galvanize? Hole will be redrilled to 12mm-12.5mm just need to keep the...
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10th February 2024, 05:00 AM
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MIG/TIG spot welds? like actual spot weld?
we have all tried tacking up some metal on a metal table and then suddenly its stuck to the table itself where you didnt even weld it- right? so i tried to utilize this today but to no avail, now ive...
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10th February 2024, 01:01 AM
Thread: Minimise/prevent warping
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Minimise/prevent warping
I need to weld a 45mm long bracket onto a length of 27mm diam bar as shown in the rough sketch, I only have a old fashion style stick welder, the weld needs to be neat and tidy, the bar is 1020 mild...
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9th February 2024, 12:30 PM
Thread: metex pro360 lathe
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metex pro360 lathe
Just a quick one guys , any ideas on whats its worth in used working condition ? .. also are they a good machine or junk ? ive got an opportunity to buy it for around 3k but not sure its worth that...
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8th February 2024, 12:00 PM
Thread: Metal Spinning
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Metal Spinning
Starting a new adventure! I have acquired two small Denbigh and a large John Heine metal spinner lathes. I have taken one of the Denbighs up to the museum for future demonstrations. But need to...
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8th February 2024, 07:30 AM
Thread: maximat v10 thread cutting .
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maximat v10 thread cutting .
Instructions are a bit difficult . So thought id ask here . If i were to want to cut say a 19mm thread would that be B / C on this type of gearbox and a 48 tooth thread would be C / F . With the gear...
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7th February 2024, 12:20 PM
Thread: Capstan/Turret lsthe spindle direction
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Capstan/Turret lsthe spindle direction
What is the 'normal' spindle rotation direction for a industrial turret lathe? I ask, because I'm looking for a roller box tool and almost all the second hand one's for sale look to me like they are...