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    Wishing you all a VERY MERRY Xmas & a great SAFE...

    Wishing you all a VERY MERRY Xmas & a great SAFE New Year.

    tinkera
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    Hi Brian, I'm not a knife man but...

    Hi Brian,
    I'm not a knife man but the 2nd. pic. just blows me away. CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!
    ian
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    Hi Michael, Great thread, If you continue with...

    Hi Michael, Great thread, If you continue with the hole saw, I would turn up a plug of cast iron to a press fit in the hole, drill & tap 3.0 mm & screw in a SHCS so that the underside of the head was...
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    Hi Michael, M3 is probably too small to remove...

    Hi Michael,
    M3 is probably too small to remove with all the obvious tools. I would make hole saw from some silver steel 4mm id, 6mm od, harden drill out the tap & plug with cast iron. Quicker in...
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    Hi Ian, If you would like me to make a new...

    Hi Ian, If you would like me to make a new locking ring just let me know. I'm not that far from you & I can't see it being a problem at all.
    tinkera
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    Thanks for the great posts. tinkera

    Thanks for the great posts.
    tinkera
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    Hi Joe, An adjustable ball on the gearbox end of...

    Hi Joe, An adjustable ball on the gearbox end of the worm would work for 1 direction but to work in both directions it would need something to take the thrust on the other end of the spindle. I would...
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    Hi Dean, if you can think of a way to get them,...

    Hi Dean, if you can think of a way to get them, you could borrow my skates, too heavy to post but if someone was going your way it would be good. I would be in no real hurry to get them back (2 or 3...
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    I've been using Mitsubishi inserts for years at...

    I've been using Mitsubishi inserts for years at home, GREAT products. Also love their parting off tool with inserts, (it's nice to part off under power feed.) In Adelaide from Metal Cutting...
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    Hi Michael, I have a 16 x 1.5 tap but no die....

    Hi Michael, I have a 16 x 1.5 tap but no die. also have 5/8" x 18 UNF taps (taper & plug) & 5/8 UNF die all sharp. you are more than welcome to borrow them I live south of the city & only come to...
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    I & I think many others will be interested to...

    I & I think many others will be interested to know exactly what the OP really wants. I know that 35 + 35 + 30 = 100 (the length of the bar,) but 5mm deep in a 16mm bar, that the OP says he could file...
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    A place to start if you are looking at...

    A place to start if you are looking at re-silvering. a.g. Thompson P/L. Tel. 1800 888466 I'm sure that they did vaccuum deposition in the 70's company has had owner changes since then I think. Hope...
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    Must be similar age, home from school, 1" thick...

    Must be similar age, home from school, 1" thick slice of bread, lots of dripping, salt & pepper. Certainly kept you going to tea time.
    tinkera
  14. Thread: Am I mad

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    Hi Welder, Probably. Even with light cuts, small...

    Hi Welder, Probably. Even with light cuts, small work can heat up significantly & this will definitely expand the job & that means that it will cut deeper, & therefor generate more heat & very...
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    Hi Welder, first answer, Carefully, as for tips I...

    Hi Welder, first answer, Carefully, as for tips I ALWAYS put a single layer of newspaper on the magnetic chuck under the work. this stops any scratches appearing on the chuck & probably increases the...
  16. Hi Folks, After this thread started I decided I...

    Hi Folks, After this thread started I decided I had to read "Trustee from the toolroom" I have heard of it many times before. Paid $10.40 from Amazon for an "E" copy, finished it today, great read....
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    Hi Old Hutcho, My face plate (not chuck back...

    Hi Old Hutcho, My face plate (not chuck back plate) locks up fairly tight on the spindle nose. My method isn't in agreement with you, but I engage the back gear, pull the face plate around to take up...
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    Hi Bob, something worth trying is lighting some...

    Hi Bob, something worth trying is lighting some camphor, easy to get from some moth/silver fish repellant from the local super market. Nice really black deposit.
    tinkera
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    I should also have said A HAPPY NEW YEAR to...

    I should also have said A HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone on the forum, particularly to those that I met during the past 12 months. I hope you all get lots of "play" time.

    tinkera :newyear:
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    Happy New Year to you too. You live in a great...

    Happy New Year to you too. You live in a great place, Battle of Stamford Bridge, Whitby, (James Cook) Harrogate Model Engineering Exhibition etc. I could fill pages about the good things there,...
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    Hi electrostream, what Dean said, with a bit of...

    Hi electrostream, what Dean said, with a bit of practice banging the rollers around it is possible to turn machines almost in their own length. Hi scottyd, not sure about the relationships, Rob would...
  22. After looking up a screw chart, mine are...

    After looking up a screw chart, mine are obviously too big. I'm off to De Young salvage I will look for you.
    tinkera
  23. Hi Eskimo, How many, what length & what diameter...

    Hi Eskimo, How many, what length & what diameter is the unthreaded portion? I have a few, 2 sizes both 25 mm long, 1 is 3.5mm diam & the other is 4mm diam I don't have many but you are wlecome to...
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    Hi Joe, I thought that might get some response,...

    Hi Joe, I thought that might get some response, Since posting I have found about 8 more pics, I will try to post details with pics, but not much time at the moment, (Lake Goldsmith is calling) Also I...
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    Years ago I wanted to make a 1.5mm hole through a...

    Years ago I wanted to make a 1.5mm hole through a 4.0mm ball bearing without annealing it, I made an EDM more as an excercise to see if it was achievable. Worked fine.
    Now to try & add a pic.
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    I'll second that. tinkera

    I'll second that.
    tinkera
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    Thanks guys for the great comments, I (& Diana)...

    Thanks guys for the great comments, I (& Diana) enjoyed it immensely, the best part was the people, BUT, followed by a VERY close second was the chocolate slice, supposed to be a piece a day, I'm now...
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    Hi Guys, just a reminder that the Barbie is on at...

    Hi Guys, just a reminder that the Barbie is on at my place this Sunday (20-10-13), if anyone who has not contacted me would like to come, just PM me & I will send you my address. I would like to know...
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    Hi Dean, a couple of weeks ago I was up at the...

    Hi Dean, a couple of weeks ago I was up at the Paskeville field days particularly looking for LPG torches. The Bullfinch agent was there & offered me the kit for $300.00 (Fifty off) I haven't bought...
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    Hi Guys, If we are going to mention how stupid we...

    Hi Guys, If we are going to mention how stupid we are I can toss in a couple. A few years ago I was cutting something for a model plane using trimming knife cutting towards me Duh.:duh: Took myself...
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    Just curious, the forum is too public to comment...

    Just curious, the forum is too public to comment further, we will catch up one day.
    tinkera
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    Thanks Eskimo, hope they bite well. Do the...

    Thanks Eskimo, hope they bite well. Do the initials R Q mean anything to you?
    tinkera
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    Hi folks, October the 20th. is...

    Hi folks,
    October the 20th. is getting closer for those that are coming to the BBQ get together. Not many starters yet only Gavin & his "much better half" & Dean. There was some interest...
  34. Thread: Lake Goldsmith

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    No Worries Phil, Have a great holiday, I will be...

    No Worries Phil, Have a great holiday, I will be taking the other half to the hill Monday or Tuesday & was hoping to catch up, Oh well, another time.
    tinkera.
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    Lake Goldsmith

    Just wondering how many members are going to Lake goldsmith this November? I will be there on the Saturday & Sunday if anyone wants to catch up for a coffee. :coffee:
    tinkera
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    Hi Guys (& Ladies) ...

    Hi Guys (& Ladies)
    Just a reminder about the "Get Together" at my place on 20-10-2013. Not many participants at this stage, if you are intending to come for a pleasant...
  37. Hi Michael, My lathe is only small (can turn...

    Hi Michael, My lathe is only small (can turn 250mm diam.) & for a number of years I have been using Mitsubish parting blade & inserts. I don't do a lot of parting but have parted 50mm diam mild steel...
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    Hi Dean, It's not that difficult...

    Hi Dean,
    It's not that difficult after you have done it a couple of times. Yankalilla, Myponga, Meadows, Echunga, Mt. Barker, home. When you are here, we can look at google earth & I...
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    New Plans, As it doesn't look like hundreds will...

    New Plans, As it doesn't look like hundreds will be turning up, I will supply snags, meat patties, bread, potato salad & a lettuce tomato etc. salad. All everyone needs to bring will be drinks &...
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    Hi fellow Forumites, ...

    Hi fellow Forumites,
    Not a lot of replies about the forum get together yet. Because the numbers didn't change if it was held nearer to Adelaide it is much easier to hold it...
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    Hi Bryan, No it's not a skillion...

    Hi Bryan,
    No it's not a skillion roof, it's just like yours with different trusses. The picture was only to show the truss design, & I wouldn't lift much with that hoist. It's great for...
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    Two & a bit plus 1 pilot drill (snapped) Sutton...

    Two & a bit plus 1 pilot drill (snapped) Sutton holes saws seem pretty good, would recommend. Frirst one was wonky, was replaced.
    tinkera
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    Hi Bryan, Time to make some comments,...

    Hi Bryan,
    Time to make some comments, firstly a couple of months ago there was an article in MEW where someone made a gantry from wood. definitely NOT the way I would go but probably...
  44. Thread: Wonder Wand

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    Funny you should say that, I've kept all the...

    Funny you should say that, I've kept all the slugs.
    tinkera
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    Sure was, :D tinkera

    Sure was, :D
    tinkera
  46. Thread: Wonder Wand

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    Yes I have had one for a couple of years,...

    Yes I have had one for a couple of years, certainly didn"t pay that for it. (Too much Scottish blood) I bought it on Ebay for, I think $29.00. I use it almost daily. Today I finished hole sawing...
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    Hi Andrew, You are right,I just jumped right in,...

    Hi Andrew, You are right,I just jumped right in, didn't give enough thought before I posted. Do you mean to start with hex bar?
    tinkera
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    I think Andrew has the best idea, if it was mine...

    I think Andrew has the best idea, if it was mine I would do as he suggests but I would add a steel tube around the end to help centralize the spanner, to stop it sliding off and to prevent the legs...
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    Hi Joe, Pretty sure you can make anything you...

    Hi Joe, Pretty sure you can make anything you like for yourself without infringing patents. Just don't make them to sell.
    tinkera
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    I have to agree, I have have bought every issue...

    I have to agree, I have have bought every issue to date & for the last couple of years I have seriously thought about cancelling my subscription. The magazine is not a patch on what it was a few...
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