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27th July 2019, 01:09 AM
Thread: WIring arrangements on a ∆∆/Y motor
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BobL I have modified my Colchester Bantam two...
BobL
I have modified my Colchester Bantam two speed motor to allow me to run it as either two pole or 4 pole with a VFD.
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24th May 2019, 03:19 PM
Thread: WIring arrangements on a ∆∆/Y motor
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Hi Bob I think what you were trying to do in ∆2...
Hi Bob I think what you were trying to do in ∆2 is this455134which by my understanding of the windings should produce a 4 pole motor.
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23rd February 2019, 11:01 PM
Thread: Steelfast Bandsaw
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Hi Ray, I have pulled two of these apart in a...
Hi Ray,
I have pulled two of these apart in a quest to make a good one. The big gear on the main shaft is flogged out on one and on the other I have the gearbox casing stuck between a bearing and... -
11th August 2018, 02:04 PM
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It is more than legit. Last Friday I got 10...
It is more than legit. Last Friday I got 10 Irwin/Record T bar sash clamps 1680mm/66 inches long. 5 of them came from Bunnings Port road South Australia and the other 5 from Kent Town South...
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27th April 2012, 08:57 PM
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Sticky: Also changed from being from a school to being...
Also changed from being from a school to being from a factory in that time.
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26th April 2012, 11:35 PM
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Sticky: Shaper for sale...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110869019620&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:AU:1123
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25th April 2012, 01:30 AM
Thread: Milling machine
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Kev, I just noticed your stand. I like the...
Kev,
I just noticed your stand. I like the fact you can move your machine around while still having the ability to lock it in place.
I visited my mill again today, It made me realise how short... -
22nd April 2012, 11:36 PM
Thread: Milling machine
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PDW, It is great to know that the motors are...
PDW,
It is great to know that the motors are easy to wire for 240V VFDs
I think possibly you are right and I may have to go for function. But maybe someone on this forum might come up with a... -
22nd April 2012, 09:59 PM
Thread: Milling machine
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Michael, I agree with your thoughts on how the...
Michael,
I agree with your thoughts on how the slots originally got messed up. I also agree that the lip even on an undamaged section did not look wide enough. Like you I am not sure how to... -
22nd April 2012, 08:09 PM
Thread: Milling machine
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Hi Michael, We must be crossing paths all...
Hi Michael,
We must be crossing paths all over. I went to have another look today.
I am hoping Black and White have something like a large ute with a 500kg lifter that would certainly solve... -
22nd April 2012, 07:43 PM
Thread: Milling machine
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That would be briliant !!!! Thanks so much :)
That would be briliant !!!! Thanks so much :)
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22nd April 2012, 07:42 PM
Thread: Milling machine
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Ray, I will check out the Huanyang. I...
Ray,
I will check out the Huanyang. I subscribe to Silicon Chip but my son keeps stealing them before I see them so I havent seen their VFD series yet. It is always nice to make your own... -
22nd April 2012, 12:30 PM
Thread: Milling machine
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Michael, I must say thanks for pointing me at...
Michael, I must say thanks for pointing me at that shop. I still need a drill but finances are a little weaker now.
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22nd April 2012, 10:47 AM
Thread: Milling machine
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Milling machine
Hi all,
Yesterday I became the proud owner of a milling machine and some accessories photos are attached.
I only got one picture of the mill. It is supposed to be a Taiwanese machine from... -
21st April 2012, 06:39 PM
Thread: The Search for a Shaper Vise
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Hi Stuart, At some time the bench had draws...
Hi Stuart,
At some time the bench had draws but they where not in the auction photograph. They will be easy to replace.
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21st April 2012, 01:39 AM
Thread: The Search for a Shaper Vise
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The set screws are for leveling up. The picture...
The set screws are for leveling up. The picture was taken before I started moving it inside the shed. I forgot to take one once it was inside the shed.
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20th April 2012, 09:31 PM
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Adrian, I noticed you have a Myford Ml7 with a...
Adrian,
I noticed you have a Myford Ml7 with a gearbox. A very different gearbox. Can you tell us what it is?
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20th April 2012, 08:40 PM
Thread: The Search for a Shaper Vise
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Ray, It was great to meet you in person and...
Ray, It was great to meet you in person and thanks for the bench :)
As I write the bench is in my shed. It has a 20mm thick steel top and weighs a lot. Unfortunately there was no forklift when I... -
20th April 2012, 12:09 AM
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Sticky: Grrrr shonky ebayers....
A few days ago I started bidding on this little item
Pedestal Drill - Brobo Waldown - 3 Phase | eBay
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18th April 2012, 02:08 AM
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Sticky: Various mid size shaper tool holders
5 SHAPING TOOLS / TOOL HOLDERS LOT, ARMSTRONG, J.H. WILLIAMS | eBay
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14th April 2012, 05:38 AM
Thread: Show us your Shaper
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Suddenly I am interested!
Suddenly I am interested!
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9th April 2012, 01:17 PM
Thread: interesting non water steam power.
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There are plenty of power plants that use fluids...
There are plenty of power plants that use fluids other than water to drive turbines.
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8th April 2012, 04:18 PM
Thread: Show us your Shaper
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I will do you a deal. You tell my wife I have two...
I will do you a deal. You tell my wife I have two of them bought in the last few weeks and I will break the news gently to your wife. :)
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7th April 2012, 07:57 PM
Thread: Another P. K. Douglas Product
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Bob, I am pretty sure it is not this one Fiber...
Bob, I am pretty sure it is not this one
Fiber Grease
I am pretty sure it is a soda based grease but can provide you with nothing to back this up.
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7th April 2012, 12:38 PM
Thread: Another P. K. Douglas Product
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Looks in very nice condition. Did anybody notice...
Looks in very nice condition. Did anybody notice that the oiling label in the third photo is exactly the same label as on the shaper.
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6th April 2012, 06:15 PM
Thread: Show us your Shaper
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Joe, Thanks can you give me some idea on...
Joe,
Thanks can you give me some idea on thickness? looks like there are two thciknesses to consider.
Also what does the mounting consist of ?
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6th April 2012, 04:43 PM
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I actually wanted the bench and not the vise...
I actually wanted the bench and not the vise which looks too big for my Douglases. I don't much see the point of getting into bidding war. Want to do a deal on the bench?
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6th April 2012, 01:56 AM
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Which Shaper does this vice belong too?
I noticed this shaper vise is in an upcoming auction
Workbench Surface Table With Vice - Lot # 60
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6th April 2012, 01:41 AM
Thread: Show us your Shaper
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If they dont take too long to cut I will make...
If they dont take too long to cut I will make some spares. Regardless I don't mind making the gcode available.
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6th April 2012, 01:39 AM
Thread: Show us your Shaper
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Bob, Thanks much appreciated. I dont really...
Bob,
Thanks much appreciated. I dont really notice the badges are missing but...I .am aware there is no other marking to tell future generations what the machines are. This is something I can fix... -
6th April 2012, 12:19 AM
Thread: Show us your Shaper
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Could anybody with a Douglas that has a badge...
Could anybody with a Douglas that has a badge take some photos for me of the badge?
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5th April 2012, 07:52 PM
Thread: Douglas Shaper Vertical Feed Repairs
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Bob, If i take that route it won't take long...
Bob,
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3rd April 2012, 01:57 AM
Thread: Douglas Shaper Vertical Feed Repairs
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Log, Thanks, great explanation and reallly...
Log,
Thanks, great explanation and reallly easy to do. In essence the leadscrew is already a jig.
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3rd April 2012, 12:02 AM
Thread: Douglas Shaper Vertical Feed Repairs
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Bob, nice work! I now have two Doulglas shapers...
Bob, nice work! I now have two Doulglas shapers one with quite smooth but stiff vertical and the other with very very notchy vertical.
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28th March 2012, 09:01 PM
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me too
I have a brace of Douglas' now. However only one of them has moved so far. I too would like to join the Brotherhood.
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27th March 2012, 02:52 AM
Thread: George H Alexander Mill
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How do you build a mill not on purpose? How did...
How do you build a mill not on purpose? How did that Gingery guy sell so many books if it is possible to make a mill by accident?
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27th March 2012, 02:35 AM
Thread: Show us your Shaper
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I have a confession....
I got my first Douglas shaper only a couple of weeks ago. I now have another one, the same model (ball bearings, clutch, blue/grey paint). My wife doesn't know about it yet!!!
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27th March 2012, 02:31 AM
Thread: Show us your Shaper
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USB Stick
I too am in SA but in the suburbs. I would like a go of the usb stick if possible.
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9th March 2012, 06:04 AM
Thread: WTB: shaper in any condition
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That is excellent! less than half what I paid...
That is excellent! less than half what I paid for mine delivered. I am still in the market for another shaper. Especially another Douglas or smaller sized one. The one at Macksville was more than my...
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8th March 2012, 11:05 PM
Thread: WTB: shaper in any condition
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Hi Joe, Glad my research helped you out there....
Hi Joe, Glad my research helped you out there. How much did you end up paying for the shaper ?
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29th February 2012, 09:08 PM
Thread: Douglas Shaper
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There a couple of massive Armstrong branded...
There a couple of massive Armstrong branded shaper tool holders on ebay ATM I didn't realise how big these things could get.
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29th February 2012, 12:48 PM
Thread: Douglas Shaper
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I have just ordered a couple of these to get me...
I have just ordered a couple of these to get me started, I am still on the lookout for some retro tooling to go with my retro machine.
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28th February 2012, 06:58 PM
Thread: Douglas Shaper
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@Bob thanks. With that information I can turn...
@Bob thanks. With that information I can turn one up after dinner.
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28th February 2012, 12:00 AM
Thread: Douglas Shaper
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@Pipeclay thanks for the directions, the tapered...
@Pipeclay thanks for the directions, the tapered pin knocked out easily a tiny burr on the clapper was the problem now it is very free.
Have you got a URL to anything suitable ?
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27th February 2012, 11:31 PM
Thread: WTB: shaper in any condition
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I am expecting to pay around the same as I just...
I am expecting to pay around the same as I just paid for a shaper but with an original vice. I really don't expect to find a vice by itself.
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27th February 2012, 09:44 PM
Thread: WTB: shaper in any condition
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Hey have you seen this one Shaper - metal...
Hey have you seen this one Shaper - metal cutting, 18 inch stroke - Birkdale - QLD - $ 600 ?
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27th February 2012, 06:03 PM
Thread: WTB: shaper in any condition
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I am also in the hunt for another Douglas or even...
I am also in the hunt for another Douglas or even a Hercus as it is the ony way I will get an original vise :)
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27th February 2012, 01:31 AM
Thread: Douglas Shaper
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I am going to look around the local machinery...
I am going to look around the local machinery places for something like a milling vise handle tomorrow :)
I have been watching videos of other shapers online. It seems that the clapper box is... -
26th February 2012, 06:14 PM
Thread: Douglas Shaper
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Dave great shaper pr0n :) But then Bob also made...
Dave great shaper pr0n :) But then Bob also made sure I could see his original vice in his photos. I am envious already.
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26th February 2012, 02:17 PM
Thread: Douglas Shaper
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Yes I did mean the ram. Pulling on the vee belt...
Yes I did mean the ram. Pulling on the vee belt works ok but is a bit uncouth :)
Eric