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    QUEENSLAND sliding table for table saw - BRISBANE

    Sliding table to be attached to the side of a table saw. Has been sitting in my shed roof since my dad died 22 yrs ago. I believe it came off a "kity"?? brand French made saw that used to be sold by...
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    QUEENSLAND BRISBANE. Planer blade sharpening grinder

    As you can see, one corner is broken off the table but the machine has been modified to still work as intended. It is at least 30 years old but was never used. Pick up only Brisbane Southside.
    No...
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    SOLD: Thanks Charlie, but the previous responder has...

    Thanks Charlie, but the previous responder has just taken delivery.
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    SOLD: Brisbane - woodworking vice

    Here is a link to the same vice new at H&F:

    V184 - WV-230 Wood Working Vice | Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse

    This one has some light surface rust and some paint spills but works as new. Pick up...
  5. Thread: Complete workshop.

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    Oops! Just realised I posted that Waldown link in...

    Oops! Just realised I posted that Waldown link in another thread. Sorry, should have started new thread.
  6. Thread: Complete workshop.

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    Waldown

    http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/woonona/building-materials/waldown-drilling-machine/1082891720
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    Sticky: Old drill press

    I have an old Servian drill press listed over at the market place. PU only Brisbane.

    Graham.
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    Sticky: Old Waldown for $20.00 at Lillydale. Bench...

    Old Waldown for $20.00 at Lillydale.

    Bench drill (Waldown) | Other Tools & DIY | Gumtree Australia Yarra Ranges - Lilydale | 1032845366

    Graham.
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    I suspect that a lot of their reputation is due...

    I suspect that a lot of their reputation is due to the fact that they cost more than $3,000 when new. About ten times the price of a Chinese equivalent but not ten times better IMHO. The Waldowns...
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    My experience of T&C grinders is limited to...

    My experience of T&C grinders is limited to making and using the Quorn, so I'm no expert.

    However re " I'm thinking of a table around 400-450 x 100 or so. Travels of 250-300 x 100-150?", it...
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    Thanks for taking the trouble to write that...

    Thanks for taking the trouble to write that comprehensive review. It has been very useful for me and, I'm sure, many others.

    Graham
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    Review???

    Variant,
    Has your Anyi gear arrived yet, and if so, how is the quality?
    Graham.
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    Thanks Bollie7.Perfect timing for me. I'm about...

    Thanks Bollie7.Perfect timing for me. I'm about to make a couple of these. Thanks for taking the trouble.
    Graham.
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    Sticky: Waldown radial cheap in WA. Radial arm drill...

    Waldown radial cheap in WA. Radial arm drill (small) | Power Tools | Gumtree Australia Mandurah Area - Mandurah (why can't I "line feed" /return by hitting the enter key in the message entering...
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    Lowest RPM on my lathe is 70 IIRC. Instructions...

    Lowest RPM on my lathe is 70 IIRC. Instructions say shake for 1 minute so anything a bit north of that should do. The action is no more violent than hand shaking so I think the risk of damage is low....
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    Not a project - just an idea not worth its own...

    Not a project - just an idea not worth its own thread. Use lowest speed. Get your rattle cans well mixed while saving your arms and your time.
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    This is the press I finished today. Graham

    This is the press I finished today.

    Graham
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    Sticky: More shapers...

    Douglas Shaping Machine Free Delivery SYD Melb | eBay


    Shaper Metalworking | eBay
  19. Thread: Welding visors

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    If you wear bi focals, a helmet with a bigger...

    If you wear bi focals, a helmet with a bigger window will make it easier to get your eye, and the appropriate lens, and the window, and the job in a straight line.

    Graham.
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    Sticky: Greys online auction at Revesby NSW. 2 days to...

    Greys online auction at Revesby NSW. 2 days to go.

    http://www.graysonline.com/sale/5006398/engineering-and-toolmaking/unreserved-manufacturing-facility-closure-engineering-equipment?spr=true
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    Sticky: Dave, Your link just took me to a google search...

    Dave,
    Your link just took me to a google search results page. Do you have a link to your source in China?

    Thanks
    Graham
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    Sticky: Waldown parts in Bendigo Waldown drill head ,...

    Waldown parts in Bendigo

    Waldown drill head , 3 phase | eBay

    Graham.
  23. Thread: BM30A mill

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    The new VFD and 3 phase motor are independent of...

    The new VFD and 3 phase motor are independent of the original electrical system. The X axis power feed and the coolant pump still run on 240 volt as original.

    Graham
  24. Thread: BM30A mill

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    I bought a BM20A from H&F some years ago. It is...

    I bought a BM20A from H&F some years ago. It is made in Taiwan. I don't know how relevant it is but this has been my experience.

    Build quality was very underwhelming. The base contained much...
  25. Thread: leveling device

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    leveling device

    https://www.woodworkforums.com/attachments/f65/205436d1334709100t-fest-reminders-accessories-dscn0158-large-.jpg...
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    Sticky: Shaping machine, Queen city machine tool company,...

    Shaping machine, Queen city machine tool company, model not visible, head t Auction (0104-5002979) | GraysOnline Australia

    Big shaper with vice here, No reserve. But must be collected in Young!!!...
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    This bloke lists Australian made HSS in his...

    This bloke lists Australian made HSS in his catalogue:-

    MODEL ENGINEERING SUPPLIES TOOLS

    Graham.
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    It didn't unfold like that. I realigned it with...

    It didn't unfold like that. I realigned it with my "two collar tool" then checked the bed twist.

    Graham
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    I'm not worried about the bed twist; its only...

    I'm not worried about the bed twist; its only about half a bubble on my level which measures to 0.02 mm per metre.

    As for how good is good enough, attached is the accuracy standard for a British...
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    Thanks for the description, Eskimo. This thread,...

    Thanks for the description, Eskimo. This thread, and in particular RC's post -



    got me thinking and mucking about with my AL960. I have got it cutting parrallel but the bed is slightly...
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    So tell us how you did it. After all the...

    So tell us how you did it. After all the discussion I'd love to hear the details.

    Graham
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    Mmmmm.... too hard for me. I realise my...

    Mmmmm.... too hard for me. I realise my "analysis" is grossly simplified but I just wanted to make the point that we are talking about very fine adjustments and a very coarse adjustment mechanism.
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    I can't say as I haven't done it, but the maths...

    I can't say as I haven't done it, but the maths suggest to me that it might not be easy. I just checked my lathe and the three adjustment screws are about 90 mm apart. ie 180 mm between front and...
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    That's a pity. My AL960B cut a worse taper than...

    That's a pity. My AL960B cut a worse taper than yours and 100% of the problem was bed twist. Using a variation of "Rollie's dad's method", I got the twist out of the bed and the lathe cut parrallel....
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    In the Army museum at Bandiana near Albury...

    In the Army museum at Bandiana near Albury Wodonga, there is a workshop in a container. It contains an impressive combination machine of substantial capacity. Great museum - transport and artillery...
  36. Thread: fluro lighting

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    I suspect "explosion proof" is about them being...

    I suspect "explosion proof" is about them being sealed so they cannot be an ignition source for an explosion; Not about being able to withstand an explosion. could be wrong. anyone know for sure?
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    Starting a new thread when the topic changes

    In the thread titled "Bearings" the original poster was questioned for starting a new thread with a relevant title rather than making his point in an existing thread. That criticism surprised me as I...
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    If you want my opinion, its the opposite of...

    If you want my opinion, its the opposite of China's.

    I have built a quorn. It was a great project and I'm glad I did it, but I almost never use it now because its so much trouble to set it up for...
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    "GDD, What was the output voltage of the VFD...

    "GDD,

    What was the output voltage of the VFD you purchased? I suspect it was not 415V"

    I just checked, and you're right - output is 240 volt but three phase. Pic of the motor it drives...
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    I fitted a 240 to 3 phase converter to my mill....

    I fitted a 240 to 3 phase converter to my mill. Bought locally. I can't remember the cost but can look it up if required. It has a speed control "pot" built in - its the little knob on the right...
  41. Thread: trig? help

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    I got the same answer - 24.88, using my school...

    I got the same answer - 24.88, using my school trig and calculator.

    Graham
  42. Thread: Show us your lathe

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    Ditto for Brisbane, unless someone can tell me...

    Ditto for Brisbane, unless someone can tell me about a dealer that I'm so far unaware of???

    Graham
  43. Thread: Show us your lathe

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    The brackets are to hold the belt clear of the...

    The brackets are to hold the belt clear of the pulleys when the clutch is released. Without brackets the belt will still drive even when it is slack as it hangs in the pulleys. The clutch was a bit...
  44. Thread: Show us your mill

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    Ray, Re "Hi Graham, nice conversion job, that...

    Ray,
    Re "Hi Graham, nice conversion job, that looks like a WEG motor? how did it go as far as shaft diameter? flange mounting etc... I have a motor and VFD here ready to do the same on the HM52.. "...
  45. Thread: Show us your mill

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    This is my Bridgeport clone from H&F and my...

    This is my Bridgeport clone from H&F and my conversion from single phase motor to 3 phase running from 240 volts through VFD.

    Graham
  46. Thread: Show us your lathe

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    This is my AL960B bought new from H&F 18 years...

    This is my AL960B bought new from H&F 18 years ago (when they were in Woolloongabba, for old Brisbanites). The dial guage set up is the best gadget I've ever made. I can now do precision work like...
  47. Thread: vfd questions

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    I only have 240 V supply. I swapped the single...

    I only have 240 V supply. I swapped the single phase motor on my Bridgeport clone mill for a 3 phase motor and VFD (bought locally). There was a lot of head scratching and re reading the manual many...
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    I bought a TOS "precision" 3 jaw from H&F a few...

    I bought a TOS "precision" 3 jaw from H&F a few years ago. The salesman told me at the time that the precision ones were no different to the ordinary ones and come off the same production line. They...
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    Welder, Cast iron can be easier to machine...

    Welder,

    Cast iron can be easier to machine than steel. The removed metal comes away in crumbly bits and dust instead of strings of swarf. Downside is you can encounter very hard spots in some...
  50. Thread: Tailstock Turret

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    Hello Bigshed, Have you used the turret yet?...

    Hello Bigshed,

    Have you used the turret yet? any comments on quality, accuracy, repeatability etc?

    It looks like a great tool. It would be good to hear its not junk before I order one.
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