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25th December 2014, 10:41 AM
Thread: Merry Xmas everyone
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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE. I hope everyone has...
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE. I hope everyone has a wonderful day.334898
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17th December 2014, 08:43 PM
Thread: Fake Mahr DTI
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HI, Although that is one was listed as a Fowler...
HI,
Although that is one was listed as a Fowler as was the next one, basically they get away with it coz they don't recognize copyright. This is a Fowler... -
17th December 2014, 08:26 PM
Thread: Yet another QCTP thread
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HI For interest this is what I done...
HI
For interest this is what I done https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=123112 . I am still yet to make a locking nut with a Handle instead of using a spanner all the time. The QCTP has... -
5th November 2014, 08:16 PM
Thread: AUSTRALIA POST SETS UP WAREHOUSE IN USA
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HI, A Letter is not a Parcel, they are talking...
HI,
A Letter is not a Parcel, they are talking about Parcels not Letters. When I was saying that this should be good, I was referring to (for example) eBay Sellers from the USA that charge well over... -
5th November 2014, 07:30 PM
Thread: AUSTRALIA POST SETS UP WAREHOUSE IN USA
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AUSTRALIA POST SETS UP WAREHOUSE IN USA
HI ALL,
I just spotted this on the Internet that Australia Post has set up a Warehouse in USA to give us the Australian Consumer an American Address... -
26th October 2014, 08:11 PM
Thread: Lathe Upgrade
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Hi The AL-960B has an Imperial Lead Screw of 8...
Hi
The AL-960B has an Imperial Lead Screw of 8 tpi. To simplify what Pete has said or another way of saying it. When Cutting an Imperial thread on the AL-960B you use the Thread Chasing Dial and the... -
26th October 2014, 07:51 PM
Thread: Drill Sharpening Jig
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Hi BaronJ The reason I've opted to go with the...
Hi BaronJ
The reason I've opted to go with the Drill grinders that I've looked at is, because of the capacity. I need to be able to sharpen up to 32mm (1-1/4") diameter drill bits both in reduced... -
21st October 2014, 09:02 PM
Thread: Drill Sharpening Jig
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HI BaronJ, Interesting project. I like the way...
HI BaronJ,
Interesting project. I like the way you have boxed in the Angle iron for the drill bed it will stop the angle from twisting. A drill sharpener is something that I have also been thinking... -
21st October 2014, 08:46 PM
Thread: Power Hacksaw or bandsaw?
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HI, Personally I would buy a Power Hacksaw if...
HI,
Personally I would buy a Power Hacksaw if you are going to cut up to 4" in Diameter. Or if you wanted a Bandsaw go for at least a Hafco BS-7L in size. -
21st October 2014, 08:37 PM
Thread: Lathe Upgrade
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Go for the AL-960B this from an AL-960B owner...
Go for the AL-960B this from an AL-960B owner from new. Obviously the AL-330 is second hand that you are looking at, but what about the AL-960B is it new or second hand?.
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21st October 2014, 08:11 PM
Thread: New Scraping Project
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WOW that is one very humongous Bed Mill.
WOW that is one very humongous Bed Mill.
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17th October 2014, 08:26 PM
Thread: u tube grinding accident
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I wouldn't have wanted to be on the receiving end...
I wouldn't have wanted to be on the receiving end of the flying bits of grinding wheel when that accident happened. It does show though that a simple forgetfulness can cause an accident that could've...
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17th October 2014, 06:48 PM
Thread: MMD-45 Mill Tight Spindle
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HI, It does sound like the Spindle bearings are...
HI,
It does sound like the Spindle bearings are a bit tight, but the upper gear shafts may also be tight. I have a DM-45 Mill it is harder to rotate the spindle in the lower gears, because of the... -
16th October 2014, 07:38 PM
Thread: Cinci #2 tool grinder
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Hi, That manual is for the 'EM' model the same...
Hi,
That manual is for the 'EM' model the same as what RC posted. I just had a look through their Website and they have quite a lot of stuff New and Used. -
15th October 2014, 10:22 PM
Thread: Cinci #2 tool grinder
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HI, Looks good Mike, just needs a bit of a tidy...
HI,
Looks good Mike, just needs a bit of a tidy up. -
14th October 2014, 11:06 PM
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HI ALL, Although I don't think that I can...
HI ALL,
Although I don't think that I can provide much Input to your project. I have a question? Couldn't you control the Surface speed by means of using a CNC Stepper motor and using only 1 axis of... -
14th October 2014, 10:27 PM
Thread: Basic milling question
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HI, Thanks for the offer PDW. I ended up having...
HI,
Thanks for the offer PDW. I ended up having Micrometers big enough mine go up to 150mm for some reason I thought the column dovetails were wider.
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14th October 2014, 10:14 PM
Thread: Taylors Lathe Chuck Jaws
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HI, I remember seeing on Mick Moyles (Sydney)...
HI,
I remember seeing on Mick Moyles (Sydney) website that they have a lot of Chuck Jaws, perhaps they can help. You would probably have to take your Chuck into them to match them up.... -
11th October 2014, 09:34 PM
Thread: Cinci #2 tool grinder
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HI morrisman, I don't own the machine, but I...
HI morrisman,
I don't own the machine, but I have the Manual for the Model 'LL' and also the Model 'DO'. The Manual is to be big of a File to upload here it's 74.105MB in size. Do you or anyone... -
11th October 2014, 02:12 PM
Thread: Basic milling question
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HI Ueee, I think they are the same as the HM-52...
HI Ueee,
I think they are the same as the HM-52 with the difference being the HM-52 is NT30 and the Machtech is NT40. I am a bit concerned about what I have heard about the HM-52 and for that reason... -
9th October 2014, 09:39 PM
Thread: Basic milling question
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HI variant22, Thanks for the reply. Yes the...
HI variant22,
Thanks for the reply. Yes the stuff by Hornetb was a little scary. My Machine is well and truly out of Warranty so it won't be going anywhere. Yes, I'm sure we could all pick various... -
9th October 2014, 08:39 PM
Thread: Basic milling question
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Hi variant22, Are you touching the head or the...
Hi variant22,
Are you touching the head or the spindle when you see the Nod. I'm assuming that the Indicator is touching something on the table like a Vice back jaw or the table T - slot. -
9th October 2014, 08:28 PM
Thread: Basic milling question
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HI morrisman, Ok so I got a dodgy one. I got...
HI morrisman,
Ok so I got a dodgy one. I got mine from Standaco as well. Now that's a better name for the Gib wing screws 'Column lock screws' or even 'Head lock screws'. -
9th October 2014, 08:23 PM
Thread: Basic milling question
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Hi Hornetb, Thanks for the Reply. Measuring the...
Hi Hornetb,
Thanks for the Reply. Measuring the Dovetail is probably a good idea, but until I get a large enough Micrometer I can't. The Gib could actually be pushed down to the bottom of the head... -
8th October 2014, 09:39 PM
Thread: aluminium tig question
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HI Kelack, You use a Zirconiated Tungsten (white...
HI Kelack,
You use a Zirconiated Tungsten (white tip) for Aluminium (AC mode), I normally use a 2.4mm diameter one. For other Metals in DC mode you use a Thoriated Tungsten (red tip). There is one... -
8th October 2014, 09:22 PM
Thread: Basic milling question
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HI morrisman, I just spotted your Thread whilst...
HI morrisman,
I just spotted your Thread whilst searching for or info on Tapered Gibs. Like you I have a DM45 Mill Drill mine is a TopTech branded one. Although I Tram the Mill, I've been finding... -
3rd October 2014, 08:22 PM
Thread: Rack Cutting
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HI, I was actually just wondering today how...
HI,
I was actually just wondering today how would you cut a Rack on a Milling Machine, now I know, Thanks Bob. I would think that one of those attachments wouldn't be cheap to buy. -
30th September 2014, 09:59 PM
Thread: Talk to me about oxy LPG.
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HI Soundman, I switched to LPG years ago for...
HI Soundman,
I switched to LPG years ago for that reason of Bottle rental and having a Mig I didn't need to Oxy/Acet weld so much any more. What you heard is correct OXY/LPG doesn't produce the same... -
28th September 2014, 09:30 PM
Thread: Welding gear trolley
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Looks good Joe
Looks good Joe
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26th September 2014, 07:49 PM
Thread: Warren and Brown Tool / Cutter Grinder
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HI, I finally got around to having a look at the...
HI,
I finally got around to having a look at the Old Catalogues at work and sorry, but I didn't have any joy. There is plenty of Warren & Brown gear in the Repco one but not what You need to know. -
24th September 2014, 08:48 PM
Thread: Lathe alignment question
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HI, Just one thing when you say you are...
HI,
Just one thing when you say you are Levelling across the Ways of the Lathe Bed. Make sure that your Level is not touching the 'V' of the Bed. A good way to avoid this is to use two 1-2-3 blocks... -
24th September 2014, 08:28 PM
Thread: Warren and Brown Tool / Cutter Grinder
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HI, I just wanted to give You an update. Sorry...
HI,
I just wanted to give You an update. Sorry but I have not had a chance to look at the old Catalogues at work yet. I will try and do this before the weekend though. -
22nd September 2014, 11:49 PM
Thread: Aldi angle grinder
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HI, There pretty good Angle Grinders that ALDI...
HI,
There pretty good Angle Grinders that ALDI sell. I gave one a hard time for 3 to 4 years till a piece flew of the Fan then I tossed it in the Bin. -
22nd September 2014, 11:39 PM
Thread: Warren and Brown Tool / Cutter Grinder
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HI, I would say a Drill Bit Grinder, but it...
HI,
I would say a Drill Bit Grinder, but it seems to have only a limited number of collets. Its certainly not a Valve Refacer a Valve Refacers usually had an attachment available for them to Grind... -
17th September 2014, 10:53 PM
Thread: GMF drill sharpener attachment
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HI Bob, I just came across this PDF on the...
HI Bob,
I just came across this PDF on the Internet. If You go t page 1 it shows your GMF device or a similar model -
Happy belated Birthday wishes to Simon and...
Happy belated Birthday wishes to Simon and Matthew. I was 44 on the day before you too on the 12th. I'm still looking for what I want to buy with my Birthday money.
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17th September 2014, 10:25 PM
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HI:) For me it comes down to Price, Quality,...
HI:)
For me it comes down to Price, Quality, Time ie local or overseas sourced. Whenever I buy online I normally spend a few days looking for the best deal. -
17th September 2014, 10:21 PM
Thread: GMF drill sharpener attachment
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WOW what a great score:2tsup: yeah what's the...
WOW what a great score:2tsup: yeah what's the odds of two piece of a tool at different times of the year only to find that they go together. Now you know we all want the dimensions so we can all make...
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28th May 2014, 10:15 PM
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JONES & SHIPMAN TOOL AND CUTTER GRINDING BOOK - WEBLINK
I just came across this book while browsing the Internet. Its not just for Jones & Shipman Grinders but for most if not all Tool & Cutter Grinders. It is a big file about 22mb in size. Enjoy Guys.
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28th May 2014, 09:06 PM
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Sticky: A Tos Universal Tool & Cutter Grinder on eBay it...
A Tos Universal Tool & Cutter Grinder on eBay it has been listed as a Surface Grinder. Here is the link...
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27th May 2014, 09:53 PM
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HI, I have never had anything to do with twin...
HI,
I have never had anything to do with twin stage Air Compressors, but I have always known Air Compressors to run Anti-Clockwise. -
8th June 2013, 12:18 PM
Thread: Now this is a shaper
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That is one Big Mother of a Shaper. It would...
That is one Big Mother of a Shaper. It would certainly be a Good Shaper having all the Bells and Whistles.
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21st May 2013, 10:15 PM
Thread: Steam power at work
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HI:), Great Video, thanks for Posting. I didn't...
HI:),
Great Video, thanks for Posting. I didn't think much of the Wiring on the Box Imprinter. I guess the Dog must be just Pooch powered as I didn't see any Steam coming out of Him lol. -
21st May 2013, 09:51 PM
Thread: Taps marked with drill size
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HI:), I have a Metric and Imperial Tap & Die set...
HI:),
I have a Metric and Imperial Tap & Die set (separate sets - about 15 years old) in My Shed and both Sets have Drill sizes on them. I do have some newer Taps though and they don't have Drill... -
21st May 2013, 09:41 PM
Thread: Elliott Lathe bed clean
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HI:), A Lathe chuck doing 4000 RPM :o, I think I...
HI:),
A Lathe chuck doing 4000 RPM :o, I think I will hide under the table. The Lathe looks Good, out of interest what did You use as a solvent?. I think I remember you Posting about your Accident,... -
21st May 2013, 09:09 PM
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HI:), I am glad that You got a good outcome...
HI:),
I am glad that You got a good outcome Krisfarm and Thank You for Posting the Pictures. Thanks Bob for Posting the Mitutoyo PDF. I do have a Mitutoyo Dial Indicator that I will check out. I... -
8th May 2013, 10:06 PM
Thread: Lifting 100+kg 2 metres.
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Well Done:2tsup: Good Thinking.
Well Done:2tsup: Good Thinking.
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6th May 2013, 11:21 PM
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HI:) ALL, I Myself have never had a Cutter slip...
HI:) ALL,
I Myself have never had a Cutter slip in a ER32 Collet. I use a 63mm Face Mill held in a ER32 Collet and that has never slipped. I did Shear the R8 alignment Pin once while using a R8... -
5th May 2013, 10:25 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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HI:), Well done Martin:2tsup:, that certainly is...
HI:),
Well done Martin:2tsup:, that certainly is a great score. That looks like a round column Mill in the second Pic ?, does it handle the size of the Boring & facing Head OK ?. -
5th May 2013, 10:16 PM
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Preventing collet slip & tool holder torque
HI:) ALL,
I came across this Document by Tormach the other Day in regards to Collet Slip. I though others might be interested so I am Posting it on here. Here is a Link to a Torque Chart for Tool...