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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.

    I am considering the pros and cons of each configuration for final...
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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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    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...
  4. 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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    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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    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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    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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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    That would be briliant !!!! Thanks so much :)

    That would be briliant !!!! Thanks so much :)
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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...
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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.


    I need to get this machine home. I have a gravel driveway about 30M long with...
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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...
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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.

    Eric
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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.
  17. 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?

    Regards

    Eric
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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...
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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

    A short time before the finish of the auction the seller canceled everyone's bid then today...
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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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    Suddenly I am interested!

    Suddenly I am interested!
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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.

    Usually they will have a gas turbine as the first stage then the heat recovered from this is used to heat...
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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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    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.

    Eric
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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.

    Also the colour is the same as my shapers.
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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 ?

    Eric
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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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    Which Shaper does this vice belong too?

    I noticed this shaper vise is in an upcoming auction

    Workbench Surface Table With Vice - Lot # 60

    There is no shaper in the auction so perhaps this is a chance to reunite a shaper with its...
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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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    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...
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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?

    I need some dimensions if possible. Neither of my two Douglases have the badge but I do have a small cnc mill...
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    Bob, If i take that route it won't take long...

    Bob,

    If i take that route it won't take long enough :) Probably I will do it as a first pass.
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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.

    This woodwork form is the best metalwork forum ever :)
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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.

    I was considering buying some of the shelf mitre gears and...
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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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    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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    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!!!

    Eric
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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.

    Eric
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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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    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 ?

    Eric
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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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    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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    @Bob thanks. With that information I can turn...

    @Bob thanks. With that information I can turn one up after dinner.
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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 ?




    I...
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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.

    BTW for anybody on the far east coast FOR SALE BY...
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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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    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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    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...
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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.

    I did just have a go at cutting some aluminium (unknown material) the...
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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
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