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14th August 2015, 06:21 AM
Thread: Metal lathe for children
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Hi jhovel, I liked your post on what your doing...
Hi jhovel,
I liked your post on what your doing with your grandkids, reminded me of my childhood where a close family friend who lived across the road taught me to turn on a lathe at a very young... -
13th August 2015, 11:08 AM
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Hi Ben Dono, Since its a pump you can expect up...
Hi Ben Dono,
Since its a pump you can expect up to 6 x full load current when you start the pump as it is starting under load. Using an overload will give you a thermal cut-off if the motor gets... -
17th July 2015, 03:15 PM
Thread: Heat Treatment On Warped Flat Bar
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Heat Treatment On Warped Flat Bar
Thought I would seek opinions from the Forum on whether to heat treat a bit of 1020 100x12mm Flat Bar that has warped about 2mm across 1410mm. I had to mill out a 50x110mm section to be able to use...
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11th July 2015, 07:41 AM
Thread: Powering a 3phase pump with single phase
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Hi MOA, I have attached some data sheets on...
Hi MOA,
I have attached some data sheets on Motors for your reference and they sow single to three phase connections, as others have said the cost and trouble could not be worth it.
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5th July 2015, 07:43 AM
Thread: Your latest project
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Bench Grinder Upgrade
Been doing some modifications on some of my workshop equipment and thought you might like to see the mod on one of my Grinders.
I striped the grinder down sanded and painted it and fitted a new... -
15th June 2015, 06:19 AM
Thread: New Milling machines - which/where
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Hi gmetal and welcome to the forum, you will find...
Hi gmetal and welcome to the forum, you will find some very helpful people here.
In your post you mentioned that you didn’t want to do some rewiring if you could avoid it, the size of the mill... -
13th June 2015, 06:50 AM
Thread: Making your own stickers
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Hi Ken, Have a look at using Trefolyte, there...
Hi Ken,
Have a look at using Trefolyte, there would be local companies that make labels that you could get a quote from, used a lot on Electrical Cabinets.
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30th May 2015, 07:25 AM
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Hi Kev, I bought the 100lb unit but at this...
Hi Kev,
I bought the 100lb unit but at this stage only used it the once.
I cleaned up two Bench Grinder side guards, using the bicarb soda I bought with the unit. I have a good compressor and used... -
29th May 2015, 05:35 AM
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Hi Kev, I bought a Soda Blaster off Australia...
Hi Kev,
I bought a Soda Blaster off Australia Soda Blasters and bought their 25kg Blasting Media.
Their unit can take either Soda or Sand so is versatile.
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14th May 2015, 05:36 PM
Thread: DIY anodising and a question
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Hi Pipeclay, I noticed in your post that you get...
Hi Pipeclay,
I noticed in your post that you get your steel blackening done very cheaply, if you don't mind can you tell me what the name of the company is.
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7th May 2015, 06:29 AM
Thread: Auction label removal
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Hi Mark, As David has said in his reply the...
Hi Mark,
As David has said in his reply the product "Oomph" works very well and you can get it from your local supermarket.
I have used it and work well at getting glue off.
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9th April 2015, 07:56 AM
Thread: Impero II: the cousin of parting tool
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After seeing MichaelG's response I had a look at...
After seeing MichaelG's response I had a look at some bits I have been saving not fully knowing what there off and found that I have a Incert Off a P&W Threading Tool.
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10th February 2015, 05:50 AM
Thread: CC engineering tool and cutter grinder
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Hi Briangoldcoast, Here is a picture of the...
Hi Briangoldcoast,
Here is a picture of the grinder side-on that may help.
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Hi Marc, For your Aluminium RHS etc. you can...
Hi Marc,
For your Aluminium RHS etc. you can look at Edcon Steel as they have a good range of Aluminium Products.
For the Cutting of the Aluminium it depends on what you have available, e.g. Cold... -
22nd May 2014, 05:40 PM
Thread: Diameter Of A Circle
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Thanks Sustoys & Ueee for a quick response. The...
Thanks Sustoys & Ueee for a quick response.
The number of holes was not really critical so I just picked 16 to do the drawing. The diameter is not know as the critical part was the 18mm between each... -
22nd May 2014, 05:10 PM
Thread: Diameter Of A Circle
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Diameter Of A Circle
I would like to ask the assistance of the Forum with a mathematical problem I have, I just cannot get my head around it at this time so I seek some assistance.
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22nd April 2014, 07:29 AM
Thread: Casting machining.
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Great job Clubman. Looks like there were...
Great job Clubman.
Looks like there were multiple setups to machine the various faces. Did you turn the ends on a lathe first or did all the work on a boreing mill, would have been nice to see a set... -
24th February 2014, 03:42 AM
Thread: Your latest project
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Hi krisfarm, Great job on the clamps, I too have...
Hi krisfarm,
Great job on the clamps, I too have them in my to-do list.
I had looked on the web for dimensions and have came across this site forthe sizes, this maybe of help to others like me that... -
19th February 2014, 03:48 AM
Thread: HERBERT HOME WORKSHOP MODEL C
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Hi Mother31, Attached is a brochure on the...
Hi Mother31,
Attached is a brochure on the lathe.
If you have any questions on the lathe I would be happy to help.
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28th December 2013, 04:45 AM
Thread: Clarifying 3ph Motor connections
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The motor looks like it is a 6 pole two speed...
The motor looks like it is a 6 pole two speed winding with the low speed in delta and the high speed in star/star, I attach a pdf that shows this.
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14th December 2013, 05:44 AM
Thread: Help needed
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Hi Bleeder, I'm in Oatley so if he hasn't got...
Hi Bleeder,
I'm in Oatley so if he hasn't got anybody to do the job I can.
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24th October 2013, 04:57 PM
Thread: Show us your mill II
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My BM40V Modifications
Here are my modifications todate on my Hare&Forbs BM40V Mill.
I wanted to fit a VSD to the Mill and have all of the controls and Axis Screen in one box so I used two electrical enclosures to do this... -
17th October 2013, 04:40 AM
Thread: Small welding job - Cash paid
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Hi Dukebox, It looks like it maybe a 3/8 Coach...
Hi Dukebox,
It looks like it maybe a 3/8 Coach Bolt that was placed in the mould when the chair was cast, you can see a casting ridge in your picture.
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14th August 2013, 05:36 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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Hi Andre, One of the Grinders I saw had a table...
Hi Andre,
One of the Grinders I saw had a table about 1 Meter in length Single T-Slot and the table could be tilted and wound in and out. The head swivelled and could be wound up and down. I did not... -
14th August 2013, 10:47 AM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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Hi Rob, There is still a couple of Grinders for...
Hi Rob,
There is still a couple of Grinders for sale, one is a very special build for sharpening Side and Face Cutters that came out of Hawker De Havilland, it has some bits missing. There also was... -
13th August 2013, 06:18 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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Look What I Got
Here are some items I picked up yesterday from a Engineering Business that is closing down.
1. Eclipse Magnetic Chuck
2. Eclipse Magnetic Transfer Blocks
3. Russian Vice
4. Tilting Vice
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12th August 2013, 07:30 AM
Thread: Your latest project
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Hi Dean, I have a dedicated Hose that I just use...
Hi Dean,
I have a dedicated Hose that I just use for Spraying, another Hose for the Air Tools and a general purpose Hose. As you said in your post I don't want any oil or water contamination in the... -
10th August 2013, 07:20 AM
Thread: Your latest project
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My Current Projects
Couple of projects I have completed from what seems likean endless list.
1. Regulators on Compressor.
I wanted to have various regulators for different air applications, one thatjust took out the... -
10th August 2013, 07:14 AM
Thread: Your latest project
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My Current Projects
Couple of projects I have completed from what seems likean endless list.
1. Regulators on Compressor.
I wanted to have various regulators for different air applications, one thatjust took out the... -
26th June 2013, 10:58 AM
Thread: VFD switching on a Hercus 260
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Hi jack620, I attach a quick diagram of what...
Hi jack620,
I attach a quick diagram of what other members have beensaying to give you an idea of the control circuit that is being discussed. Ihave put the Emergency Stops into the VSD at Input 3... -
25th June 2013, 12:21 PM
Thread: VFD switching on a Hercus 260
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Hi jack620, Stustoys brought up goods points in...
Hi jack620,
Stustoys brought up goods points in the control circuit and pointed out that the E/Stop is also the normal stop, a point that I missed.
I would like to revise my suggestion that you... -
25th June 2013, 08:16 AM
Thread: VFD switching on a Hercus 260
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Hi jack620, For your Emergency Stop switches,...
Hi jack620,
For your Emergency Stop switches, wire the NC(normally closed) contact on the E/Stop Button and the NC(normally closed) contact on the Foot Operated E/Stop in series into the Control... -
17th June 2013, 07:43 AM
Thread: victor lathe motor problem
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Hi the fabricator, Could be several things that...
Hi the fabricator,
Could be several things that are the problem here.
1. Check your selector switch for forward/reverse, it would be either a two pole cam switch or limit switch and it would... -
10th June 2013, 04:45 PM
Thread: Advance Power Hacksaw
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Hi adowsett1, I have the CMC version of your...
Hi adowsett1,
I have the CMC version of your Hacksaw and they did have a pump as shown below. It fitted in the reservoir under the rocker arm and the plunger is spring loaded so as the rocker arm... -
23rd May 2013, 07:31 AM
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Hi Gallegos, Nice Mill definitely a good buy. As...
Hi Gallegos,
Nice Mill definitely a good buy. As others have said very handy for heavy cuts and the Vertical Head can be mounted on a swing arm so easy to mount when needed. You could graft a Turret... -
15th May 2013, 06:57 AM
Thread: 1:20 Tapered reamer
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Hi Ueee, I have quite a number of Tapered...
Hi Ueee,
I have quite a number of Tapered Reamers and several No2's, send me your address and I will post one to you as I dont need them all.
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11th May 2013, 05:04 AM
Thread: Filings In Headstock
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Thanks Dave J, Rob, Pete F, Simon L, Stuart &...
Thanks Dave J, Rob, Pete F, Simon L, Stuart & Daryl for taking the time to reply.
I will be draining the Head, Cleaning it and looking at the Gear alignments. I will check for Gear wear and if I... -
8th May 2013, 06:48 AM
Thread: Filings In Headstock
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Filings In Headstock
My AL1000C Lathe is just over 1yr old now so decided to have a look in the Head Stock, I found some very fine metal shavings as per pictures.
Would the Form say it’s just the gears bedding in... -
7th May 2013, 07:19 AM
Thread: Anyone Bend & TIG welder Ali Sydney
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Hi wheelinround, I live in Oatley in Sydney, I...
Hi wheelinround,
I live in Oatley in Sydney, I would be glad to offer any assistance; the fix might be as John has said in making an extension bracket that can be bolted to the existing bolt points.... -
6th April 2013, 06:53 AM
Thread: Alternative linisher
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Have a look at this for the Rollers Pallet Jack...
Have a look at this for the Rollers
Pallet Jack Wheels | Access Caster Caster Wheels
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7th February 2013, 05:28 PM
Thread: work bench ideas
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Hi WelderMick, The Table is 1500mm Long x 900mm...
Hi WelderMick,
The Table is 1500mm Long x 900mm Wide x 880mm Heigh, the angle iron is very ridid and I was careful in the welding not to get any warping that I can see. It is flat on top so makes a... -
7th February 2013, 05:24 AM
Thread: work bench ideas
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Hi WelderMick, Here is a picture of a Work Table...
Hi WelderMick,
Here is a picture of a Work Table I recently built, it has 50x50x5mm angle for the top with 40x40mm angle welded inside to form a grid for holding welding jobs jiging etc. The legs... -
2nd February 2013, 07:00 AM
Thread: chuck gards on lathes
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I would like to add some more of my observations...
I would like to add some more of my observations on OHS inparticular about Machine Guarding and welcome any comment on them.
I am looking at an Employer who has a Business Undertaking, the new term... -
1st February 2013, 05:30 AM
Thread: chuck gards on lathes
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Hi All, There are many Standards for Machine...
Hi All,
There are many Standards for Machine Safety, the main one being AS4024.1-2006 Safety of Machinery. It is in 26 Parts and takes a Risk and Hazard approach to Safety. It was based on the... -
13th January 2013, 03:35 PM
Thread: C.C. tool and cutter grinder restoration
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Look What Followed Me Home
Hi All,
Thought I would show you what followed me home .... A CC Universal Grinder.
It has the Motorized Head for bolting to the table, this must have been for Cylindrical Grinding, has the Inside... -
13th January 2013, 03:13 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Built A New Workbench
Hi All,
I found that I needed a new Workbench so gave it some thought so it could serve several purposes.
Decided that it needed to have clamping points for welding and jiging but at other times... -
11th January 2013, 03:56 PM
Thread: Spray Guns
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Spray Guns
Thanks for all the great advice, ask and you get the answers you want.
I will visit the Iwata Office in Seven Hills and find a good general purpose unit as well as a smaller one just for touch-ups. ... -
10th January 2013, 05:49 PM
Thread: Spray Guns
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Spray Guns
Hi,
I am looking to purchase a new Spray Gun and want to know what you use and experiances.
I am looking at using it for touch-ups and projects and will be mainly using Enamel Paints.
The... -
26th August 2012, 06:55 AM
Thread: Anyone have a Cold Saw (wet)?
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Hi variant22, I have a HF S827 Cold Saw and am...
Hi variant22,
I have a HF S827 Cold Saw and am very happy with it, it has a blade with 315mm OD so does most size materials that you would be looking to cut. It cuts reasonable size solid bar as... -
20th August 2012, 06:04 AM
Thread: CMG Motors
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Hi jhovel, Have a look at this site AEGIS® Shaft...
Hi jhovel,
Have a look at this site AEGIS® Shaft Grounding Brush: Bearing Protection for Life
They explain the effects of shaft voltages very well on bearings, it it more evident in very large...