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Bob,
After seeing the photos and while you are progressing to cutting a new gear, a suggestion to repair the existing one would be to stitch across the break with some fine stainless steel wire,...

Ted,
The fuel dipsticks I've seen / used are aluminium with a sand blasted looking finish, quite fine, but the fuel line remains visible and doesn't run.
Alan

Just asking if anyone on the board knows anything about operation of the above drill grinder infeed procedure for advancing the drill to the wheel. Must be some secret hidden somewhere that the...

I doubt OH&S inspector would turn up, have to get past the bulls in the front paddock and then the dog's around the shed, before finding the owner with a double barrel. :oo:
Alan

About 6-7 years ago a Myford bed and topslide regrind at Ranch Auto in Perth was around $600, big portion of cost being the setup time due to it not being their usual run of the mill item. There was...

Hi Keith,
If near Moorabbin you could try Apex machinery, he has a lot of stuff and you may have some luck. Alan.

Apologies, I also see Michael G mentioned Apex (note to self, read thread fully...

Roger,
If no else is closer I have an intermediate 9/32 BSF tap I can mail off tomorrow, let me know your address. Don't know how long it is to cross the Nullarbor though.
Alan

Bob,
I think you have done an excellent job on providing a thermal barrier and there's plenty of airflow space around the unit and heat rising would tend to create thermal flow anyway and also the...

Just to add my comments to a most informative 2 days of hard yakka and good group of guys. Even after watching a number of videos on scraping there is no substitute for learning the tips and tricks...

Bob, artisan par excellence. Great photos for future viewing. Alan

No problem there Bob, glad it can help someone out.
Alan

LPS 3 is another option and dries to a somewhat tacky wax (without smelling like sheep) and is good for long term storage, LPS 2 is a bit lighter duty and both should be available from the likes of...

[QUOTE=Anorak Bob;1783447]I will dig out the tape measure later Michael and furnish you with a few dimensions.

Bob, not sure of original set up, but when I got it, the pulleys were there but no...

Bob,
On my grinder which is probably about the same size as the Hercus, I ended up using a DC motor and controller salvaged from a cactus variable speed Jig saw scrounged from one of the woodworking...

Scott,
Can you please put me down for 4 -5 Oct first preference and then 27 - 28 Sept second preference.

Thanks
Alan

Here's what the spreadsheet contains so far. Any errors or new...

Bryan, several years ago when I was at the machine tool manufacturing exhibition in Malaysia, the local Mitu agent stated that some less precision items in the line were manufactured in China to...

RC,
Maybe give Apex machinery in Melbourne a try, they had some larger size ones there about a year ago when I was scrounging around at the back of their outside shed.

Bob,
The place is New Era Electrics, 28-30 McDowell St, Kewdale, have had good service and prices from them in the past. I'll send you a mud map also.
Alan

Bob,
That oil gun looks the same as the one for the Myford, if so welcome to the world of oil leaks everywhere. At least it keeps the rust at bay. Atom supply in Perth used to carry then, not sure...

Ueee,
If memory serves me correctly, Bridgeport machinery was acquired by Textron conglomerate I think maybe early 80's partly as a result of rising environmental concerns in the USA, they then had...

Bob,
Thanks for posting the link to the Mitutoyo Quick Guide, interesting info.
Alan

Blu_Rock,
A good deal there. I have a similar set up, but I find the draws do not come out fully (suppose they don't have to for maps) loose about 25% of the depth so small items seem to migrate to...

Des,
I would have thought some Pilbara currency would be the go, of course depending on which part you are in though. If in Perth then an engine block repair place would be the go, some around...

Arron,
A bit of a belated response to BT's tag, have been on the road. Not a lot more I can add on the FP-1 from what has already been posted, except on getting the SK adapter out of the head...

Just to provide another perspective on the discussion and having of recent times attended several machine tool exhibitions in Asia, rest assured that China currently do produce some quality...

Piers,
A good find and I'm sure it will serve you well. Mine is now 20+ years old, the problems I've had are mainly the suds tank which is plastic that cracks in the corners (all 4) and leaks. Some...

Bob,
I have a set of taps made by Vermont American and as sold by Sears some 30 years ago (when they made 1/2 decent stuff) and they also have a suggested drill size on the shank.

Sorry my...

Tom,
Not sure which part of Perth you are in, but try Transeals in Welshpool they used to carry it, think they still do. Other one is Atom Supply also in Welshpool.

Alan

Bob,
Nice addition to the tool chest there, quality is hard to beat sometimes, just don't drop them.
Cheers from the cold and snow. Alan.

Hi Stuart,
No problem mate, the more ideas / options put forward for Des to make a decision considering the resources available the better. Its just good to see something being salvaged that may...

Des,
I have seen when similar such new mills arrive at H&F Perth, the table is lowered and the head is rotated 180 degrees, or as near to as possible with a piece of wood between the motor and the...

Michael
Is the Gib adjustment at the front, near the table good. I had at one time a similar patten and it was traced to wear in the ram surface over about the first 1/4 or a bit less of its length....

OK mate thanks for that. My machine also has the full belt guard, hence the thought it was a mod. The input drive shaft, large pulley on mine is of a composite material, but it does have the hand...

Greg,
Does your machine have the same rear belt guard or is this one modified a bit. Seems to also have a 2 speed drive pulley off the motor. Alan.

Bob,
Was still awaiting my first coffee of the day when I posted, all is clearer now :D. Enjoy.

Mark,
If you go the unformed cover route, I have had very good service from a product used to make the inflatable boats from, called Hypalon. Its resistant to most things used around the mill and...

Jim,
It might be worth trying "Seigling" they make various types of belts and are/were in Welshpool IIRC. Just google. I have had several belts made by them and have been happy with the service....

Bob,
If memory is correct of that era, the castings were made in Indonesia and finished in Singapore, the head was from the USA. The pancake motor did not have a good reputation for long life. I...

Des,
You could try Gentronics in Welshpool, they handle a lot of welding / brazing stuff, prices can be a bit hit and miss though. Alan.

Bob,
My TP is also not fixed and while the 9 deg covers most situations, being able to tweak it is handy, downside of course is initial set up to get it at right angles to C/L takes a bit longer....

Just for info, at least on the ones I have, the Chinese made copies of the Multifix tool holders are a direct replacement for the originals as confirmed on a friends original Multifix tool holder....

Mike,
It maybe worth trying Ambassador Machine Tools (Tom) 08-93213611 used to sell Colchester bits, not sure if currently does though. No connection etc just a customer in times past. Alan.

While not cheap, LPS3 is excellent for the purpose, leaves a waxy film when dry and can be cleaned off with white spirits. Lasts many months to years. LPS2 is a bit lighter and doesn't last as long....

Bob,
Photos or it didn't happen: just joking :D. I prefer the solitude of the shed at such times cause when I stuff something up bad no one wants to be around to hear the cussing. Brain fades are...

My experience with domestic type vac cleaners in the shed, is the suction hose diameter roughly 38 mm is too small to pass or blocks up swallowing the dregs from lathe and mill. I have ended up with...

pjt,
I think as you say the Master 2500 is not the most ridged of machines for heavy work, but its still a good machine. Headstock can be a bit noisy. If it has been used with suds, its most likely...

Bob,
Well done. The cleaner look like it might have been for the 12 gauge. Alan.

Joe,
Ah! sorry there, need to read the fine print first, that's what long flights can do to one, now recovering. Enjoy the hypnotic motion. Alan.

Joe
Not sure if I'm looking at the video correctly, but it appears on my screen that the speed of the forward ram movement is quicker than the reverse movement, if so I think the motor rotation...

Bob,
Glad the indicator has turned out to be of some use and keep up the good work. Alan.