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27th August 2015, 08:51 AM
Thread: Kingway alignment tool
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Yeah your right Phil. I have no issues with...
Yeah your right Phil.
I have no issues with doing it but did not want to upset the forum moderator.
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27th August 2015, 08:41 AM
Thread: Hulse planer
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Pi DP to you and me Ray😉 actually its its been...
Pi DP to you and me Ray😉
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27th August 2015, 01:20 AM
Thread: Hulse planer
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Wet day today so time to get some more work done...
Wet day today so time to get some more work done on the planer. Stuart my friend and mentor came over for a test fit of some plastic gears so I thought time for an update. Last post 3 months ago I...
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26th August 2015, 11:55 PM
Thread: Kingway alignment tool
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Many thanks to Neil for his quick reply. ...
Many thanks to Neil for his quick reply.
So slight delay for a day or two. Will post a complete list of orders then
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26th August 2015, 11:13 PM
Thread: Kingway alignment tool
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Hi everyone, It has been brought to my attention...
Hi everyone,
It has been brought to my attention that the group buy thing may be against forum rules and severely frowned upon. I have send a message to the moderator and await his response. So will... -
26th August 2015, 08:21 AM
Thread: Kingway alignment tool
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The list for the vial order stands at Machtool...
The list for the vial order stands at
Machtool x 2
Scottyd x 1
PDW x 2
Mark Gray x 2
Argeng x 2
Stustoys x 2
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26th August 2015, 08:03 AM
Thread: Kingway alignment tool
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Hi Pete, Check out D & D Barry in Sydney. They...
Hi Pete,
Check out D & D Barry in Sydney. They have a good website. Haven't spoken to them about price but will give them a ring this week. Smallest size seems to be 20mm. -
25th August 2015, 08:31 AM
Thread: Kingway alignment tool
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Ok it's time to make a list of who wants in on a...
Ok it's time to make a list of who wants in on a bulk buy of levelling vials. I'm happy to coordinate and put the money up( people can pay up front or when I get them if they like). So either make a...
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24th August 2015, 10:02 AM
Thread: Kingway alignment tool
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Hi Pete, They do have discounts for...
Hi Pete,
They do have discounts for multiple orders and this is the most likely purchase. Richard is this the same as yours?
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23rd August 2015, 09:58 PM
Thread: Slideway grinders go for a song
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Unfortunately the bed on my CVA seems perfect so...
Unfortunately the bed on my CVA seems perfect so no practice there (not much use at the Lucas Heights toolroom). But the DSG does need some work so will have to see. Getting the grinder settled in is...
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23rd August 2015, 09:41 PM
Thread: Kingway alignment tool
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Kingway alignment tool
For some time now I have been looking for a Kingway alignment tool to buy but have never been in the right place at the right time. I have spoken with Richard King in the US (who a lot of you will...
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16th August 2015, 03:13 PM
Thread: Waldown lapper and grinder
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Pete these machines are much more heavily built...
Pete these machines are much more heavily built than a drill press and the slide is precision ground. They are a precision instrument when compared to a drill press. Think of a bench center turned on...
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15th August 2015, 10:54 PM
Thread: taper micrometers
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Sorry Richard?
Sorry Richard?
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15th August 2015, 10:45 PM
Thread: taper micrometers
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I was also surprised and fully expected to have...
I was also surprised and fully expected to have to buy them in the US. You see them occasionally but they are usually a bit pricey especially now the dollar has dropped so much. We were very spoilt...
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15th August 2015, 10:36 PM
Thread: taper micrometers
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Sorry about that.:wink: After I brought the...
Sorry about that.:wink:
After I brought the internal mic I asked him if he had an external taper mic and he said yes and sold me the pair for a very reasonable price.
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15th August 2015, 10:30 PM
Thread: Waldown lapper and grinder
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Your a game man Phil, they may release the dogs. ...
Your a game man Phil, they may release the dogs.
I saw that thread earlier. Its one of the reasons I started this thread. They can certainly over complicate things some time.
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15th August 2015, 07:19 PM
Thread: taper micrometers
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Hi Richard, I have also read those comments...
Hi Richard,
I have also read those comments about the internal taper mike on PM. Obviously there is a lot of feel to using the internal taper mike and getting reproducible results. I have a... -
15th August 2015, 06:40 PM
Thread: Waldown lapper and grinder
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Hi Phil, That guy is very very optimistic with...
Hi Phil,
That guy is very very optimistic with all his prices. Makes you wonder if he ever sells anything.
This is definitely not something for the home shop. The place were I brought it did a lot... -
15th August 2015, 06:11 PM
Thread: taper micrometers
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Hi Pete, your right. These are not tools you...
Hi Pete, your right. These are not tools you would use very often. I also have a fairly complete set of male and female taper masters that are probably more useful. But sometimes tools come along and...
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15th August 2015, 05:22 PM
Thread: taper micrometers
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taper micrometers
Interesting and uncommon internal and external taper micrometers. Made by the taper micrometer corporation in US.
Quiet day at work so some time to load up so photos from my phone.
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15th August 2015, 02:45 PM
Thread: Waldown lapper and grinder
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Here is a brochure of a similar machine ...
Here is a brochure of a similar machine
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15th August 2015, 01:13 PM
Thread: Waldown lapper and grinder
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Waldown lapper and grinder
A while back I was lucky enough to pick up a Waldown grinder (which has been on my ' if I see one at a good price.... will buy one' list for a long time). It is the same as Phils as shown in this...
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27th July 2015, 07:11 PM
Thread: Slideway grinders go for a song
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Hi Phil, No change of heart at this end, in...
Hi Phil,
No change of heart at this end, in fact I still can't believe I managed to buy, it let alone at for the price paid.
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26th July 2015, 03:46 PM
Thread: Slideway grinders go for a song
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Bloody hell RC I go away for 4 weeks and you have...
Bloody hell RC I go away for 4 weeks and you have the machine operational and the foundations poured!!
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6th July 2015, 11:05 PM
Thread: Schaublin's Universal Vice, the No.36.
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Are they kidding? $3500 for a vice!!! I have...
Are they kidding?
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18th June 2015, 09:02 PM
Thread: Schaublin 120 VM lathe
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I hope you know I was talking about experience...
I hope you know I was talking about experience and not age Bob:no:
While I have you attention Bob I am heading to Vienna next week to see my son. They live in a house that belonged to his... -
18th June 2015, 06:47 PM
Thread: Schaublin 120 VM lathe
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No worries Bruce and we definitely love photos on...
No worries Bruce and we definitely love photos on this site. Feel free to join in any of the conversations here.
If you do acquire the Schaublin we would encourage you to start your own thread to... -
17th June 2015, 10:05 PM
Thread: Dear Grays Auction winner...
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I bid on a number of items at this auction but...
I bid on a number of items at this auction but didn't end up buying anything. I am sure there are going to be a lot of examples of incredible prices but this has me baffled.
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14th June 2015, 10:10 AM
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Utter drool fest Andre:D Can I be the first to...
Utter drool fest Andre:D
Can I be the first to say 'I have one of these'. Doesn't look this good though......great precision drill press :wink:
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13th June 2015, 10:39 AM
Thread: Slideway grinders go for a song
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Well done Phil. This heavy machinery moving is...
Well done Phil. This heavy machinery moving is never as easy as it seems and it is always great to get these machines and yourself home in one piece.
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7th June 2015, 11:30 AM
Thread: Locating a bore
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If its good enough for Moore it good enough for...
If its good enough for Moore it good enough for me.
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5th June 2015, 06:24 PM
Thread: Schaublin 120 VM lathe
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It might be the machinery dealer who was trying...
It might be the machinery dealer who was trying to sell the 135 that came from Tasmania about 6 months ago?
As to the Hardinge I think we would all love to have it!!
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5th June 2015, 06:21 PM
Thread: Schaublin 120 VM lathe
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If it is anything like this take it home...
If it is anything like this take it home immediately and never let it go back
http://mechanicalcurios.com/2013/12/31/happy-new-year-the-schaublin-120vm/ -
5th June 2015, 06:16 PM
Thread: Schaublin 120 VM lathe
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Hi Sheoak17, Welcome to the forum. I am...
Hi Sheoak17,
Welcome to the forum.
I am away with work at the moment....for another 2 weeks but I do have a german manual for the 120VM. I think I have a electronic copy on my home computer... -
5th June 2015, 05:55 PM
Thread: Schaublin 120 VM lathe
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Ok...I'll will ask on Rays behalf. Where,which...
Ok...I'll will ask on Rays behalf. Where,which model and how much?
Love the Hardinge.....is it yours?
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4th June 2015, 07:29 PM
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Sticky: Here you go ...
Here you go
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BORING-FACING-HEAD-WOHLHAUPTER-4-Morse-Taper-and-Accessories-/261910237922?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3cfb1112e2 -
1st June 2015, 06:29 PM
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Sticky: Nice and uncommonally complete UPA3 Wohlhaupter...
Nice and uncommonally complete UPA3 Wohlhaupter boring head set but does not look to have ISO40 taper as advertised. Looks to be morse taper instead.
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31st May 2015, 02:24 PM
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Sticky: Schaublin 13
I wonder how many more of these are hidden away in sheds?
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29th May 2015, 08:38 PM
Thread: Slideway grinders go for a song
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RC here are some photos of the 10 footer. Hope...
RC here are some photos of the 10 footer. Hope this helps with your planning.
Length was 24 feet, height 3.7m (sorry about mixed metric/imperial measurements) with the riser block being 1m. I didn't... -
29th May 2015, 07:53 PM
Thread: Slideway grinders go for a song
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Some pictures of the lift. ...
Some pictures of the lift.
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PS. thats not me in the second picture but my good friend and mentor Stuart who comes with me to make sure I don't do anything... -
29th May 2015, 10:08 AM
Thread: Slideway grinders go for a song
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As a further note I was discussing foundations...
As a further note I was discussing foundations with the previous owner. He said they made no special arrangements and just put it on the existing shed floor. Even the big grinder!!
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29th May 2015, 10:04 AM
Thread: Slideway grinders go for a song
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So the grinder is finally home as RC said. Only...
So the grinder is finally home as RC said. Only took 22 hours from leaving to getting home!!
All went fairly smoothly. Seven hours drive to Sydney in the semi, three hours to prepare for the lift,... -
22nd May 2015, 06:02 PM
Thread: Slideway grinders go for a song
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Could not be happier😃😃😃. Richard had to buy it...
Could not be happier😃😃😃.
Richard had to buy it or I would have had to and I already have enough issues getting the 6 footer home. Thanks for taking one for the team Richard. All jokes aside the pain... -
21st May 2015, 10:08 PM
Thread: Hulse planer
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Quick update. The machine is leveled, bolted...
Quick update.
The machine is leveled, bolted down and grouted.
Ran it for the first time few nights ago. Ran well but gears were very noisy especially going forward so decided to investigate. At... -
21st May 2015, 09:51 PM
Thread: Another Painting Query
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Not on purpose but I definitely have a weakness...
Not on purpose but I definitely have a weakness for quality machine tools. In recent years a number of high quality engineering businesses have sold up (think Boeing/Qantas/Holden etc) and they often...
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21st May 2015, 09:42 PM
Thread: Another Painting Query
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No worries Bob, Will measure tomorrow and let...
No worries Bob,
Will measure tomorrow and let you know. -
21st May 2015, 09:40 PM
Thread: Slideway grinders go for a song
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Thanks for the encouragement everyone. I will...
Thanks for the encouragement everyone. I will talk to the scrappie tomorrow and see if I can arrange something. He is an old fitter and turner so he has some compassion for the situation and may...
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21st May 2015, 03:15 PM
Thread: Slideway grinders go for a song
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I tried my best to stop this happening. Tried to...
I tried my best to stop this happening. Tried to negotiate a very delayed pick up for the 10 footer as I am away for the next 6 weeks after next week but unfortunately that is not possible. The...
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21st May 2015, 03:05 PM
Thread: Another Painting Query
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Hi Bob, Couple of quick pics for you. The build...
Hi Bob,
Couple of quick pics for you. The build quality of these vices are amazing.
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18th May 2015, 07:38 PM
Thread: Slideway grinders go for a song
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The discussion re slab thickness is interesting....
The discussion re slab thickness is interesting. I asked at CNC engineering re what they did as they had the machines in one of those generic units in an industrial estate. So ripping up the floor...