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12th May 2022, 03:08 PM
Thread: Durden B1200 Saw Guide Pins
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Durden B1200 Saw Guide Pins
I’ve just picked up an old Durden B1200 bandsaw. It’s running, but in need of proper adjustment, new tires, blade etc. The blade guides called “Saw Guide Pin” part number BS12/42 in the manual have...
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19th July 2021, 06:41 PM
Thread: Parts for Woodman Table Saw
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Thanks I'll have a read though those threads. ...
Thanks I'll have a read though those threads. I've put an image of what mine is in the first post and mine is the 10" model.
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19th July 2021, 02:56 PM
Thread: Parts for Woodman Table Saw
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Parts for Woodman Table Saw
I’ve recently acquired an old Woodman table saw that I’m going to restore. The bearings are shot, rusty table, no blade guard etc. The actual model is no longer visible on the machine, but it...
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25th July 2012, 07:32 PM
Thread: BM30A mill
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Wow, your shed is looking organised now Rod! ...
Wow, your shed is looking organised now Rod!
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25th July 2012, 06:49 PM
Thread: Model A Differences
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I was looking at that one. Its 6 hours away and I...
I was looking at that one. Its 6 hours away and I don't think I need all those extras. Still undecided.
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28th May 2012, 09:03 PM
Thread: Suggest me a little CNC router?
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Hi RustyArc, If you want to have a look at a...
Hi RustyArc,
If you want to have a look at a 6040 CNC in the flesh, give me a yell. I picked one up not long ago and it is running well on the supplied electronics. -
10th May 2012, 10:19 AM
Thread: Opinion on these two
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Opinion on these two
The seller is very light on any details and suspect there wouldn't be many extras with either lathes.
Any comments on if either of these would be worthwhile for a beginner
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18th April 2012, 02:48 PM
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I've never played with stainless steel so I'm not...
I've never played with stainless steel so I'm not sure on speeds and feeds.
If flood coolant is a must, I'll need rig up pan/enclosure so I can use the coolant setup off my mill. This is a job I... -
18th April 2012, 12:14 PM
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Hi Brendan, I'm not sure how many holes are in...
Hi Brendan,
I'm not sure how many holes are in this but this is what 10mm spacing of 2mm holes would look like on your 425mm disc.
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24th November 2011, 02:24 PM
Thread: Telescopic extension to Trailer drawbar
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That's a bugger about not getting something that...
That's a bugger about not getting something that will slide in the current drawbar.
I just had a chat to my mate who is in the steel business, and he reckons to cut the drawbar out replace it with... -
24th November 2011, 11:33 AM
Thread: Telescopic extension to Trailer drawbar
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Telescopic extension to Trailer drawbar
Hi All, I need to extend my 7x4 Box trailer drawbar by around 1000mm. This is to allow me to carry a long Kayak on the trailer. As I only need the long drawbar when the Kayak in on the trailer I...
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6th February 2011, 07:34 PM
Thread: Meet Tubot
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A work of art as per normal Rod :)
A work of art as per normal Rod :)
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30th January 2011, 07:32 PM
Thread: CNC TTU Build
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Re: CNC TTU Build
Thanks Brian & Mike
So having a read of your guide, and what Brian has posted, this is what I need
Av+ on digispeed to 10v on vfd
Vout on digispeed to FU on vfd
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30th January 2011, 05:14 PM
Thread: CNC TTU Build
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I made a start on wiring everything up. I...
I made a start on wiring everything up. I mounted the Geckos on a heatsink and put a 80mm fan on the end.
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25th January 2011, 07:26 PM
Thread: decided to make one
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Hi Ken, Keep up the posts as this is...
Hi Ken,
Keep up the posts as this is definitely a different build to the norm -
23rd January 2011, 07:31 PM
Thread: CNC TTU Build
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I finished of the Z/Y setup and I though it was...
I finished of the Z/Y setup and I though it was about time I pulled out the box out electricery things that has been sitting under the router for about 12 Months.
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23rd January 2011, 07:55 AM
Thread: CNC router for aluminium and steel sheet?
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Hi mate, For doing your aluminium panels the...
Hi mate,
For doing your aluminium panels the CNC would be fantastic. Have a look at some examples of panel in these two posts (I'm sure there are more if you search through the forum)
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21st January 2011, 09:00 AM
Thread: New to milling machines and seeking advice
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Jump over to the CNC forum and ask a few...
Jump over to the CNC forum and ask a few questions there. Get a few more opinions and then weigh up your options.
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21st January 2011, 08:52 AM
Thread: Meet Tubot
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So we may see a new robotics sub forum soon? ...
So we may see a new robotics sub forum soon?
We will miss your CNC builds Rod, they have been an inspiration to many. -
20th January 2011, 08:00 PM
Thread: New to milling machines and seeking advice
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While I haven't seen one those machines in the...
While I haven't seen one those machines in the flesh, I wouldn't think twice about 1mm steel. With the right feed/speed/depth-of-cut and coolant/cutting fluid it would be a piece of cake.
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20th January 2011, 06:30 PM
Thread: New to milling machines and seeking advice
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Have you considered a small CNC? You could do...
Have you considered a small CNC? You could do your hole cutting plus engrave labels and more. CNC will make cutting circles and complex shaps whole lot easier than a manual mill.
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19th January 2011, 07:24 PM
Thread: Meet Tubot
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I don't know how you can juggle so many builds at...
I don't know how you can juggle so many builds at once Rod. I have enough trouble with one build!
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19th January 2011, 07:22 PM
Thread: Chinese Machines now on Ebay
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They look pretty good for their price. A nice...
They look pretty good for their price. A nice intro machine for those that are a bit daunted about building their own.
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17th January 2011, 07:29 AM
Thread: CNC TTU Build
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Thanks guys. :)
Thanks guys. :)
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16th January 2011, 08:51 PM
Thread: Vacuum Pump - suitable for Vacuum Clamp?
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Hi Alan, It will be a few Months (or more)...
Hi Alan,
It will be a few Months (or more) before I'll be looking at a vacuum clamp. I just stumbled across the pump on ebay. I might have to pick your brain when it comes time. :) -
16th January 2011, 07:53 PM
Thread: CNC TTU Build
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What is the consensus on the best limit switches...
What is the consensus on the best limit switches to use?
I thought I had bought some 12 Months ago but they are not in my box of CNC goodies. -
15th January 2011, 09:52 PM
Thread: CNC TTU Build
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Thanks Rod, but me thinks the hard bit is coming...
Thanks Rod, but me thinks the hard bit is coming up with all the electrickery stuff :oo::o:oo::C
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15th January 2011, 07:44 PM
Thread: CNC TTU Build
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And now with Spindle mounted. :) I still need...
And now with Spindle mounted. :)
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15th January 2011, 12:38 PM
Thread: Vacuum Pump - suitable for Vacuum Clamp?
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Cool. I'll file that away for use in the future....
Cool. I'll file that away for use in the future. :-
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15th January 2011, 11:06 AM
Thread: Vacuum Pump - suitable for Vacuum Clamp?
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Vacuum Pump - suitable for Vacuum Clamp?
I was just having a look around ebay and saw this pump. Is this suitable for a vacuum clamp?
NEW REFRIGERATION AIR CONDITIONING VACUM VACUUM PUMP (eBay item 200561495417 end time 03-Feb-11... -
15th January 2011, 09:22 AM
Thread: Double Trouble CnC Nearly Finished
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Nice one Tony. I like the look of the Mechmate...
Nice one Tony. I like the look of the Mechmate blue. :)
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12th January 2011, 03:29 PM
Thread: CNC TTU Build
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Ok, some progress at last :D I've made up the...
Ok, some progress at last :D
I've made up the box to mount on the Gantry rails that spindle will attach too. -
11th January 2011, 09:25 PM
Thread: What Mach3 Screen sets do you use?
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Yeah, the standard screenset isn't all that good....
Yeah, the standard screenset isn't all that good. Once I finish building my router I am going to look at changing to a better screen. I just need to actually put some time in to learn how to make...
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11th January 2011, 09:16 AM
Thread: What Mach3 Screen sets do you use?
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What Mach3 Screen sets do you use?
I have only ever used the standard Mach3 Screen Set. I managed to stumble through the process (with the help of greolt) to add a Z zero touch plate light and button.
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11th January 2011, 07:40 AM
Thread: High Speed Spindle
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No worries, I look forward to some photos :- ...
No worries, I look forward to some photos :-
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10th January 2011, 07:55 PM
Thread: High Speed Spindle
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Just a thought. Did you get it direct from...
Just a thought. Did you get it direct from Tormach or through their Australian reseller?
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10th January 2011, 05:37 PM
Thread: High Speed Spindle
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Have a look at these ones Die Grinders...
Have a look at these ones Die Grinders
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8th January 2011, 08:57 PM
Thread: Aspire V3 - anyone using it?
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I'm still tossing up if I should upgrade or not. ...
I'm still tossing up if I should upgrade or not. I haven't used the full potential of V2.5 yet so some of the improvements in V3 aren't clear to me.
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8th January 2011, 02:45 PM
Thread: Aspire V3 - anyone using it?
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Hi Tim, Did you have version 2.5 prior to...
Hi Tim,
Did you have version 2.5 prior to getting Ver 3?
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6th January 2011, 09:39 AM
Thread: CNC TTU Build
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It's been hiding in my shed on holidays for year...
It's been hiding in my shed on holidays for year :)
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5th January 2011, 08:29 PM
Thread: CNC TTU Build
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There was strange sound in my shed today and a...
There was strange sound in my shed today and a path of silver splinters in the house carpet. :?
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30th December 2010, 04:27 PM
Thread: Aspire V3 - anyone using it?
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Aspire V3 - anyone using it?
Just wondering if anyone is using Aspire V3 and their thoughts on the difference between it and V2.5
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29th December 2010, 04:59 PM
Thread: CNC TTU Build
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Yikes! It's been two years since I started this...
Yikes! It's been two years since I started this thread and one year since I did any work on my machine. :(
2010 has been a pretty crappy year all-round which has kept my attention away from... -
22nd June 2010, 07:54 PM
Thread: SYIL X4 Pneumatic Drawbar
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Looks the goods. :) I'll keep an eye on how...
Looks the goods. :)
I'll keep an eye on how you go with this as I'm interested. I must finish my gantry build before I start playing on a new project for my X4. -
14th January 2010, 11:40 PM
Thread: Rebuilding Chinese Machine
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Is it going to be put on wheels?
Is it going to be put on wheels?
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14th January 2010, 11:35 PM
Thread: CNC Gantry Router #A
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Looks great Rod. A kit will make things a lot...
Looks great Rod. A kit will make things a lot easier for those without the means to fabricate their own.
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14th January 2010, 10:56 PM
Thread: Linear guides and Rails form LMB Chai
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it's in the MQX& column For the flange type...
it's in the MQX& column
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9th January 2010, 01:31 PM
Thread: Linear guides and Rails form LMB Chai
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I got this off Chai before, it has all the sizes...
I got this off Chai before, it has all the sizes (once you get your head around it)
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7th January 2010, 08:47 PM
Thread: Low Profile Clamps
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Hi Bill I made the splash guards up to put on...
Hi Bill
I made the splash guards up to put on the table when I have the vise fitted. It's not at the moment, but I have attached a photo showing the side and front left guard.
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4th January 2010, 09:19 PM
Thread: Low Profile Clamps
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Works just fine with the M8 screws for what I...
Works just fine with the M8 screws for what I need. I used the button head screws as they have a larger diameter head than the standard ones.