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25th August 2015, 06:38 PM
Thread: Petrol mower conversion
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If you can still see the clothes line, then the...
If you can still see the clothes line, then the grass (or weeds) are not that long. :U
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18th August 2015, 06:28 PM
Thread: Bearing supplies for hobbyists
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Pine Rivers Bearings on Brisbane northside at...
Pine Rivers Bearings on Brisbane northside at Brendale. Been going there for a long, long time. Often gone that extra step to find whatever I wanted.
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18th August 2015, 06:21 PM
Thread: Simple steel tube table legs.
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Got a drawing with dimensions?
Got a drawing with dimensions?
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21st July 2015, 08:51 PM
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Last time I bought gal pipe (it was 1") I got it...
Last time I bought gal pipe (it was 1") I got it from a fencing supplier.
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15th July 2015, 06:40 PM
Thread: Large Cast Iron Plate - What for?
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Send the biggest to me. :U I don't have a shed to...
Send the biggest to me. :U I don't have a shed to hide it in.
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27th June 2015, 10:22 AM
Thread: Scrapyard goodie !
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Made by another company during world war 2 after...
Made by another company during world war 2 after the Record factory was bombed and out of action, I read somewhere.
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23rd June 2015, 07:38 PM
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While looking for something else I came across...
While looking for something else I came across these chucks made by Kalamazoo. It's the 2.5" model 0023 in this link.
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23rd June 2015, 06:23 PM
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Maybe wrong, but I was assuming the OP just...
Maybe wrong, but I was assuming the OP just wanted to thread the first 1/2" of the rod.
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22nd June 2015, 06:03 PM
Thread: Graysonline - watchmaking lathes
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http://www.graysonline.com/search.aspx?q=Watchmake...
http://www.graysonline.com/search.aspx?q=Watchmaker+lathe
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7th June 2015, 07:04 PM
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Sticky: http://www.pickles.com.au/general/item/search/-/li...
http://www.pickles.com.au/general/item/search/-/listing/listSaleItems/7702687http://www.pickles.com.au/general/item/search/-/listing/listSaleItems/7702687
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6th June 2015, 08:05 PM
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The powder coat that is still in good condition...
The powder coat that is still in good condition will be very difficult to remove. I had a Kaymar Rear Bar stripped a while back which was put in an acid tank for a few days before it was removed...
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19th May 2015, 07:21 PM
Thread: Refilling LPG cylinders.
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Thanks Peter. Your links were just what I was...
Thanks Peter.
Your links were just what I was looking for. Although no training has been given by my employer I did know the basics of refilling an LPG cylinder. I can now continue doing this... -
18th May 2015, 07:19 PM
Thread: Refilling LPG cylinders.
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Thanks for the replies. This is for the place I...
Thanks for the replies. This is for the place I work at. We have two large storage cylinders and I often have to refill 9KG cylinders from these for use at work. Never done this before I worked there...
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17th May 2015, 06:52 PM
Thread: Refilling LPG cylinders.
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Can't seem to find what I want there. All I need...
Can't seem to find what I want there. All I need to know basically is anyone allowed to refill the 9KG LPG cylinders, or is there some sort of certificate required to do this?
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16th May 2015, 07:55 PM
Thread: Refilling LPG cylinders.
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Refilling LPG cylinders.
Not sure where this belongs on the forum so have posted here . I am looking for info on what training and regulations cover the refilling of LPG cylinders. Mainly the 9Kg at this time will do me....
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13th May 2015, 07:19 PM
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Thanks for the replies. Yes the Advance has...
Thanks for the replies. Yes the Advance has metric bearings in the headstock. The spindle I still want to get a new one made sometime, as it's a little rough and worn. Also may want a different...
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11th May 2015, 08:12 PM
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Replace Tapered Bearings on an Advance Lathe with Angular Contact?
I've been thinking about replacing the Tapered Headstock Bearings on an Advance Lathe with Angular Contact? Why you might ask. Well it's just a thought I had so is it a good idea or not? Original...
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3rd May 2015, 11:30 AM
Thread: O Mill vertical drive gear
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Bump. Anyone else with the gear dimensions? :D
Bump. Anyone else with the gear dimensions? :D
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29th April 2015, 07:54 PM
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Do you have a series number? There's some manuals...
Do you have a series number? There's some manuals here -
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27th April 2015, 08:47 PM
Thread: help needed
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https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=168...
https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=168803
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27th April 2015, 07:42 PM
Thread: O Mill vertical drive gear
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These are what I get. Hercus OLM-288 Dia....
These are what I get.
Hercus OLM-288
Dia. 3.2370"
Width 0.7540"
Bore 0.7500"
Teeth 47
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3rd April 2015, 08:00 PM
Thread: MeeMeep ???
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Had a quick look. I doub't I will ever use it. ...
Had a quick look. I doub't I will ever use it.
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30th March 2015, 06:22 PM
Thread: Whatsit Vice?????
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V-Type vice. ...
V-Type vice.
http://tide-tools.en.made-in-china.com/product/FodJgPQOZKUG/China-V-Type-Machine-Vice-Vise.html
http://www.1st-product.com/products/759/Machine-Vice-412333.html
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29th March 2015, 08:57 PM
Thread: Cheap Freight?
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Try Smart Send. You get get a quote and arrange...
Try Smart Send. You get get a quote and arrange everything from you end and email the details to the seller.
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16th March 2015, 07:52 PM
Thread: WANTED - Custom metalwork WILL PAY
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Is this for removing damaged boards from a pallet...
Is this for removing damaged boards from a pallet to repair them? Many years ago I made a couple for the place I worked at using angle iron and 1" gal pipe for the handle. I might be wrong and the...
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12th March 2015, 09:50 PM
Thread: Hercus Mill Operators Manual
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Manual states 1.3:1. There were also two options...
Manual states 1.3:1. There were also two options for motors. 1/2 and 3/4 Hp. The 3/4 was a high speed motor which doubled the standard speeds.
Lyle. Does you mill not have gearing on the motor?
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11th March 2015, 08:07 PM
Thread: Hercus Mill Operators Manual
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Here's a pic of speed chart -
Here's a pic of speed chart -
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10th March 2015, 09:33 PM
Thread: Hercus Mill Operators Manual
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Are you thinking the OLM is the three slot...
Are you thinking the OLM is the three slot machine? Mine is an OLM but two slot. Pretty sure the M is for metric. Wish I could remember what the L means. Anyway I found the manual. It covers pretty...
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10th March 2015, 11:30 AM
Thread: Hercus Mill Operators Manual
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Lyle. I'll have a look for the manual later...
Lyle.
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10th March 2015, 08:54 AM
Thread: Hercus Mill Operators Manual
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The better manual has 56 pages and the copy I...
The better manual has 56 pages and the copy I have was from Hercus, bought on eBay.
http://www.fwhercus.com.au/jrdebay/ebay/Spares/NO0_MILLING_MACHINE_OPERATOR_MAN.htm -
22nd February 2015, 09:56 PM
Thread: M12 grade 8.8 "high tensile" bolts
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Me too.
Me too.
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18th February 2015, 09:36 PM
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Perfect. The Toyo has the same three and four jaw...
Perfect. The Toyo has the same three and four jaw PCD, same M4 bolts and the spindle nose is 7mm high so the 8mm depth of the chucks just allows a little clearance by the looks of it. Looks like I...
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18th February 2015, 08:26 PM
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Sticky: I'd like it just so I can say I have one. Nice...
I'd like it just so I can say I have one. Nice looking gadget whatever it is.
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18th February 2015, 08:00 PM
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Thanks cba. The Toyo did come with a 3 jaw but...
Thanks cba.
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18th February 2015, 07:44 PM
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Just don't like the idea of having a different...
Just don't like the idea of having a different mounting style on the Toyo. I think it would look a bit odd with and adapter on the spindle and also would make other chucks stick out further.
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17th February 2015, 09:09 PM
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Will probably use either a Unimat or Sherline...
Will probably use either a Unimat or Sherline chuck with the thread in the back if I can get one to suit the PCD of the chuck mounting holes that will need to be drilled. Just need to bore out to...
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17th February 2015, 06:45 PM
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Question about way to modify the rear of a small chuck to suit a Toyo ML-1 Spindle
I have thought about how one would go about modifying the back of a small chuck so it would mount to a Toyo ML-1 lathe spindle. Three counterbored holes would also be required but that wouldn't be...
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15th January 2015, 08:34 PM
Thread: Airline fittings - Which Type?
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That would be Hoselink. Good stuff.
That would be Hoselink. Good stuff.
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11th January 2015, 07:46 PM
Thread: Gas Thread info needed
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This what you need? ...
This what you need?
http://www.bromicplumbing.com.au/gas-hose/pvc-hose/gas-hose-10mm-pvc-3-8-bsp-ff-x-3-8-bsp-ff-1200mm.html
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23rd December 2014, 08:44 AM
Thread: Starrett 676-2 magnetic Back
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I was not signed in when I saw the cheaper...
I was not signed in when I saw the cheaper postage. Changes for me as well to -
US $46.50
Australia
USPS Priority Mail InternationalTM
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18th December 2014, 08:09 PM
Thread: Starrett 676-2 magnetic Back
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Cheaper option for the Mighty Mag. ...
Cheaper option for the Mighty Mag.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Mighty-Mag-400-1-Universal-Magnetic-Base-USA-for-Dial-Test-Electronic-Indicators-/121486048485?
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9th December 2014, 07:57 PM
Thread: Spanner sizes
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If I replace bolts (or nuts) on a Japanese...
If I replace bolts (or nuts) on a Japanese vehicle and they are not the JIS ones then I replace all on that part. Quite often come across the odd 13mm amongst the 12mm which, as you say is very...
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10th November 2014, 06:50 PM
Thread: Advance lathe
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I have a yet to be put back together (tapered...
I have a yet to be put back together (tapered bearing headstock) Advance. No manual that I have ever seen. Was a reasonably good website here on the Advance but it disappeared a few years ago. ...
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1st August 2014, 08:40 PM
Thread: Digital Batteries
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A76 is the same as 157, 303, 357, AG13, EPX76,...
A76 is the same as 157, 303, 357, AG13, EPX76, LR44, S76, SG13, SR44 according to one chart I looked at. A lot of these charts are wrong, because the SR44 at least are Silver Oxide. I think the 357...
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Yeah, $200 is about what it may be worth. I think...
Yeah, $200 is about what it may be worth. I think that the later Toyo lathes such as the ML-210 were made in Korea? Besides the ML2 Facing Lathe I think it (the ML1) was the only one actually made in...
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Toyo ML-1
Rare they are. I have one that cost me around the same price but was in excellent condition. Even have a rarer ( new and unused as yet) set of change gears for it that I have never come across again....
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18th June 2014, 06:45 PM
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Sticky: I am sure some of these were available at times...
I am sure some of these were available at times without the Mill/Drill attachment.
Colour looks to be the same as these.
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cl430-metal-lathe
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23rd May 2014, 10:37 PM
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Maybe a crazy idea here but could you convert to...
Maybe a crazy idea here but could you convert to a normal rack and a gear to suit? Probably need some way of locking in position one height is set I would imagine.
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12th May 2014, 08:56 AM
Thread: Attaching rope hooks
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What they are being attached to would be good to...
What they are being attached to would be good to know. I hate pop rivets for things like this.
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9th May 2014, 09:32 PM
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Here's a PM topic with other links as well. ...
Here's a PM topic with other links as well.
http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/general/starrett-level-98-vial-repair-201873/
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