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7th October 2014, 12:01 PM #31GOLD MEMBER
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Just packing the car for tomorrow.
Thanks Welder, I'll have a look. I'm not even sure yet what type of wheel I should get for my general purpose. If you happen to read this before I leave, do you know if the SG had ball bearing ways or all V? I'll plan to remove the table if it has balls.
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7th October 2014, 12:08 PM #32
Hi Simon,
A good all round wheel is a 38A 46J or K. 38A is the grit type, 46 the grit and J the hardness of the wheel, A is soft, Z is hard.
If the wheels is too hard it will glaze and not break down meaning you have to dress more often. I think J is about right for most work.
Removing the table can be a PITA, just shimming it up a few mm and then strapping it back down to the machine would be better. You have to make sure you undo the ram nuts first though. Also drop the head on the table with a bit off wood in between.
Ew1915 17"x50" LeBlond heavy duty Lathe, 24" Queen city shaper, 1970's G Vernier FV.3.TO Universal Mill, 1958 Blohm HFS 6 surface grinder, 1942 Rivett 715 Lathe, 14"x40" Antrac Lathe, Startrite H225 Bandsaw, 1949 Hercus Camelback Drill press, 1947 Holbrook C10 Lathe.
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7th October 2014, 12:31 PM #33
Hi Simon,
+1 for what Ewan said.
I've been getting wheels from travers tool, http://www.travers.com/abrasives-fil...rinding-wheels
Good luck with the move, Make sure the chains are tight!.. Check the tanks for coolant, and of course hydraulic oil that might splash out.
Ray
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7th October 2014, 12:41 PM #34GOLD MEMBER
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Thanks Ueee, I had read that stuff about the wheel types on Nortons web site but through lack of experience could not work out which ones I may need for my use.
I realise that the hydraulic ram will need to be removed. I assume it's a simple nut & bolt at each end but I really wouldn't know. I may take some small pieces of 5mm ply or similar, they may do the trick.
Cheers,
SimonGirl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.
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7th October 2014, 12:52 PM #35GOLD MEMBER
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Thanks Ray. I've got quite a few heavy duty (1500Kg & 2000Kg) tie downs. I'll also take some 2x4" timber, screws and a cordless and fashion a frame on the floor of the trailer so that the base cannot slide. If the base cannot move then the only degree of freedom is to stop ANY possibility of it tipping with use of my numerous tie downs.
I'm also taking a few empty 20L carboys which will be used to decant any liquids left in the tanks. Phil (steam whisperer) advised me about the grinding wheel resting on the table with a piece of timber so I'll look at that too, depending on whether I remove the table altogether. I've allowed the whole of Thursday to get it sorted before leaving for home Thursday arvo, so whatever I do, it won't be a rush or in a panic.
Excited & nervous!
Cheers,
SimonGirl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.
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7th October 2014, 12:53 PM #36
On my machine its a pair of locking C nuts on each end of the ram. The just tighten up against the nuts on the other end of the table. It may pay to take some c spanners....
Ew1915 17"x50" LeBlond heavy duty Lathe, 24" Queen city shaper, 1970's G Vernier FV.3.TO Universal Mill, 1958 Blohm HFS 6 surface grinder, 1942 Rivett 715 Lathe, 14"x40" Antrac Lathe, Startrite H225 Bandsaw, 1949 Hercus Camelback Drill press, 1947 Holbrook C10 Lathe.
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7th October 2014, 01:32 PM #37SENIOR MEMBER
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7th October 2014, 05:39 PM #38Senior Member
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Simon I'm pretty sure it will have V ways, mine has and I just did the block of wood trick that Phil mentioned. I don't think you would lift the table off on your own
and if ever you do use some form of lifting gear, it's much easier than two blokes.
Will
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7th October 2014, 09:22 PM #39SENIOR MEMBER
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8th October 2014, 09:13 PM #40GOLD MEMBER
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Thanks guys. Well im here after a fun day of driving!
This interstate driving business has fleas on it! Sydney changed a bit since I lived here 13 years ago. They got an M5 tunnel now!
SimonGirl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.
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8th October 2014, 09:14 PM #41future machinist
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I'm fairly sure that it got plain ways.
BETTER TO HAVE TOOLS YOU DON'T NEED THAN TO NEED TOOLS YOU DON'T HAVE
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8th October 2014, 09:19 PM #421915 17"x50" LeBlond heavy duty Lathe, 24" Queen city shaper, 1970's G Vernier FV.3.TO Universal Mill, 1958 Blohm HFS 6 surface grinder, 1942 Rivett 715 Lathe, 14"x40" Antrac Lathe, Startrite H225 Bandsaw, 1949 Hercus Camelback Drill press, 1947 Holbrook C10 Lathe.
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8th October 2014, 09:21 PM #43GOLD MEMBER
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Thanks Andre.
I thought of you Ueee when I went past the turnoff. So close for a visit but so little time!
SimonGirl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.
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8th October 2014, 09:22 PM #44future machinist
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I would say the grinder EW.seeing as I am stuck eveytime I go near the M5 to cheap for the tunnel
BETTER TO HAVE TOOLS YOU DON'T NEED THAN TO NEED TOOLS YOU DON'T HAVE
Andre
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Ew
but you took a detour
Ken
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