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16th November 2018, 06:28 PM
Thread: Planning my first CNC machine
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445746 Well, that took a while!!
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11th February 2017, 11:02 AM
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Nah - just having a rest. Hard work delivering...
Nah - just having a rest. Hard work delivering all those presents over Christmas!!
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10th February 2017, 02:00 PM
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Finally got around to getting a picture!! 406002
Finally got around to getting a picture!!
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18th January 2017, 03:48 PM
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Don't happen to live on Ringood - Warrandyte Rd...
Don't happen to live on Ringood - Warrandyte Rd by any chance? Saw a couple of likely looking reindeers in a paddock out there. If they are yours, they look pretty good!!
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28th July 2015, 09:34 PM
Thread: Buttweld Fittings
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Couldn't find out how to get free postage from...
Couldn't find out how to get free postage from Blackwoods for orders under $100 - if anyone knows how I am interested!!
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27th July 2015, 06:53 PM
Thread: Buttweld Fittings
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Set up an online account but a minimum $100 order...
Set up an online account but a minimum $100 order to qualify for free shipping. Otherwise $14 shipping for my $11 order!! How do you manage the free delivery??
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26th July 2015, 10:12 PM
Thread: Buttweld Fittings
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Buttweld Fittings
I went to Blackwoods on Fri to get some buttweld fittings (a couple of 1-1/2" to 1" concentric reducers to be precise). Had to take the afternoon off work because Blackwoods aren't open on Sat. When...
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12th March 2015, 09:03 PM
Thread: Annular Cutter Adaptor
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Annular Cutter Adaptor
Someone mentioned an annular cutter adaptor for a pedestal drill in a recent post. Seems like a good alternative to a hole saw for a couple of jobs I have coming up. Can't find out much about them so...
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3rd March 2015, 08:27 PM
Thread: Bi-metal Blade
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I have made contact with one of the eBay...
I have made contact with one of the eBay suppliers CBA identified and they can make the blade at 1645mm L (which is a couple of mm longer than 64.5") for the same price so I am just sorting out to...
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1st March 2015, 06:47 PM
Thread: Bi-metal Blade
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Thanks guys - lots of great information. Have...
Thanks guys - lots of great information. Have emailed a few of the sources identified and I will see what comes back (should have guessed a 6 x 4 machine would have the blade length in inches rather...
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1st March 2015, 08:01 AM
Thread: Bi-metal Blade
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Bi-metal Blade
I am after some bi-metal blades for my Hares & Forbes metal cutting bandsaw (pretty much a generic 6 x 4 http://www.machineryhouse.com.au/B002). Blades are 1645mm L x 12.7mm W x 0.65mm T. I am...
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29th January 2015, 08:10 PM
Thread: 5th and final Melbourne Au Scraping Class.
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Not afraid of Phil or Marko.......
Not afraid of Phil or Marko.......
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29th January 2015, 08:08 PM
Thread: Another Metrology Tour
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Would like to come along. Would be able to tell...
Would like to come along. Would be able to tell within 24 hrs whether I could get the time off.
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24th January 2015, 09:13 PM
Thread: 5th and final Melbourne Au Scraping Class.
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1 day? - no way!
1 day? - no way!
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24th January 2015, 07:59 PM
Thread: 5th and final Melbourne Au Scraping Class.
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A photo of my block (which I have called "My...
A photo of my block (which I have called "My Precious") sitting on the kitchen bench. Wife has suggested it won't stay there very long. Thanks to Phil, Marco and all the other guys. Planning on...
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30th December 2014, 03:32 PM
Thread: Camera slider
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Ken, I have replied to your thread on the CNC...
Ken,
I have replied to your thread on the CNC page. I have now read through the thread here and I think what you are trying to do is not too hard with either the Adafruit Motor Shield or the Easy... -
30th December 2014, 02:49 PM
Thread: Arduino uno R3 etc
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Ken, Generally the Stepper Shields have a...
Ken,
Generally the Stepper Shields have a direction pin that selects whether the stepper rotates CW or CCW. If it is the Adafruit Motor Shield that uses the TB6612FNG chip then this will be the... -
26th December 2014, 12:54 PM
Thread: 5th and final Melbourne Au Scraping Class.
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I am interested if there are any vacancies and...
I am interested if there are any vacancies and you are willing to take on a newbie.
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31st October 2014, 02:15 PM
Thread: modified computer power supply?
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Dangerous Prototypes make a nice PCB for ATX...
Dangerous Prototypes make a nice PCB for ATX power supply conversions. See this page for some of the builds:
http://dangerousprototypes.com/category/atx-bb/
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23rd October 2014, 05:20 PM
Thread: Stainless Steel Supplier Melbourne
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DocBug, PJ, cava & jackaroo, Thanks for the...
DocBug, PJ, cava & jackaroo,
Thanks for the suggestions and recommendations. I will give them a call and check them out. I was at RP Steel yesterday and didn't even think of asking them!!
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22nd October 2014, 07:09 PM
Thread: Stainless Steel Supplier Melbourne
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Stainless Steel Supplier Melbourne
I am looking for a stainless steel supplier in Melbourne (eastern suburbs even better). I am only after a small amount (4 -5 metres of 6-7mm round bar ). Does anyone have a recommended supplier?
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10th October 2014, 08:38 PM
Thread: Hitachi VFD & Spindle
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Warrick, Thanks - I will check out those...
Warrick,
Thanks - I will check out those connectors. Like the idea that they are actually rated for 230V!!
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9th October 2014, 01:30 PM
Thread: Hitachi VFD & Spindle
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Ch4iS, I was wondering about the mic plug set...
Ch4iS,
I was wondering about the mic plug set up! - will take your advice and get a better plug.
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9th October 2014, 11:39 AM
Thread: Hitachi VFD & Spindle
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I am also trying to source a plug for the...
I am also trying to source a plug for the spindle. The socket is three pin but I can only find 2 pin or 4 pin at Jaycar. Does anyone know where I can get a three pin plug? Or is this why so many...
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9th October 2014, 09:00 AM
Thread: Hitachi VFD & Spindle
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Hitachi VFD & Spindle
I was wondering whether anyone has had any experience in connecting a Hitachi VFD to a spindle. The VFD is a X200 but the spindle is non-descript and I don't Know much about it (other than the fan is...
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3rd October 2014, 07:36 PM
Thread: Speed control alternative to VFD??
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BobL, Can you explain the difference between...
BobL,
Can you explain the difference between 240V ∆ and 415V ∆? Are you talking about different motors or are you talking about different connections for the motor windings?
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2nd October 2014, 10:22 PM
Thread: VFD / Motor Combination
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BobL, It is for a buffing / polishing setup...
BobL,
It is for a buffing / polishing setup that I am building. This thread has more details: https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=187886
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2nd October 2014, 09:25 PM
Thread: VFD / Motor Combination
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Simon, Pretty much settled on a VFD and 3...
Simon,
Pretty much settled on a VFD and 3 phase motor. Picked up a 3 phase motor from my Dad's shed on the weekend - can't argue about the cost (free) but may be a bit big for my application so I... -
2nd October 2014, 09:17 PM
Thread: VFD / Motor Combination
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Rob, Good read - pretty much covers off...
Rob,
Good read - pretty much covers off everything I am looking at. One question - what is the 3 phase motor normally wired as? I am assuming delta?
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12th September 2014, 02:51 PM
Thread: VFD / Motor Combination
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VFD / Motor Combination
Looking at build a small VFD controlled motor (about 1 - 1.5HP). I have read through a number of the VFD posts but a lot are from the CNC guys who are more focused on high speed spindles rather than...
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4th September 2014, 12:13 PM
Thread: Buffing Setup
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I am thinking of initially setting it up with a...
I am thinking of initially setting it up with a motor and pulley arrangement to sort out speeds etc and then going to a VFD (which I have not quite got my head around yet). Probably will use 10" or...
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1st September 2014, 09:17 PM
Thread: Buffing Setup
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Thanks for the link - it has a wealth of...
Thanks for the link - it has a wealth of information. I will probably go with a 2HP 2800RPM motor and use a combination of pulley ratio and VFD to get something in the 6000 - 9000 fpm range. Haven't...
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31st August 2014, 08:06 PM
Thread: Buffing Setup
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Buffing Setup
I have managed to pick up this Buffing Spindle from a steel fabricator that was throwing it out. It was used to buff up stainless steel (you can see the remnants of a buffing wheel on the left hand...
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18th May 2014, 06:33 PM
Thread: Wanted - Brisbane To Melbourne
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Wanted - Brisbane To Melbourne
Looking for someone to pick up an outboard motor from Brisbane and drop off in Melbourne (or somewhere in Victoria where I can pick up). The motor has been purchased for use for a motor I am...
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4th May 2014, 10:26 PM
Thread: Fibreglass Supplies - Melbourne
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Thanks for the information. I am out that way...
Thanks for the information. I am out that way tomorrow so I will check them out.
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23rd March 2014, 10:01 AM
Thread: Fibreglass Supplies - Melbourne
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Fibreglass Supplies - Melbourne
Trying to find a good fibreglass supplies (resin, mat etc) supplier. I am located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne but I am willing to travel if the price is right:U. I have found a few in SE Qld...
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8th February 2014, 07:59 AM
Thread: Square Nuts
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Don't need to be square - 16mm across a single...
Don't need to be square - 16mm across a single flat is the important measurement. Thickness is not as important, along as it is sufficient to tighten up. It would be good to find a Nyloc version as...
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7th February 2014, 08:40 PM
Thread: Square Nuts
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I was thinking of Profile Automation but I will...
I was thinking of Profile Automation but I will check out 80/20 as well. Thanks very much!!
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7th February 2014, 05:43 PM
Thread: Square Nuts
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Thanks for the reply - CNC AND CUPCAKE WORLD was...
Thanks for the reply - CNC AND CUPCAKE WORLD was the eBay store I was looking at. I will give AME System a call and see what they can do. I seem to recall there was a company in Sydney that sold...
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6th February 2014, 09:33 PM
Thread: Square Nuts
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Square Nuts
I am looking for a supplier of square nuts for a CNC build. I need quite a few (>200), mostly M6. The approximate size of the nut is 16mm x 16mm. I have seen some on eBay for $1.95 each but I am...
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9th November 2013, 01:22 PM
Thread: Homann Designs TM20LV CNC conversion
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Pete, What height have you got? I will check...
Pete,
What height have you got? I will check and see if it will fit into my pedestal drill press.
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11th May 2013, 08:55 PM
Thread: Advice re cutting hole in plastic box
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Guys, Thanks for all the thoughts and ideas -...
Guys,
Thanks for all the thoughts and ideas - I have had a few PMs which have offered assistance far above and beyond what I would expect. This forum is generous beyond belief!
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5th May 2013, 10:36 PM
Thread: Advice re cutting hole in plastic box
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Needed a reason to by a Dremel Trio!! Does peeve...
Needed a reason to by a Dremel Trio!! Does peeve me that they cost $147 at Bunnings but only $54 at Amazon. May be time to invest in a 120VAC transformer!
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4th May 2013, 06:21 PM
Thread: Advice re cutting hole in plastic box
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Some good options. The Jaycar LED panel meter...
Some good options.
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4th May 2013, 01:00 PM
Thread: Advice re cutting hole in plastic box
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Advice re cutting hole in plastic box
I am after some advice regarding a small job. My son's final year electrical engineering project involves a microcontroller system that utilizes an LCD (standard 16 x 2 that you buy off eBay). The...
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4th February 2013, 04:58 AM
Thread: CNC project give away (Melbourne)
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PM sent
PM sent
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15th January 2013, 05:45 PM
Thread: Robot Building Kit
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Robot Building Kit
Stumbled across this today and thought it may be of interest:
OpenBeam Precut Machinist Kit - Silver Aluminum ID: 1166 - $199.95 : Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits
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16th November 2012, 07:45 PM
Thread: Homann Designs TM20LV CNC conversion
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Wow - nice looking stand!!
Wow - nice looking stand!!
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8th October 2012, 06:42 PM
Thread: eBay (and other auctions) Metalwork Stuff
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Sticky: Sydney - Auction HAFCO Lathe Thu 11 Oct
Can't quite identify what model it is.
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3rd October 2012, 08:33 PM
Thread: Homann Designs TM20LV CNC conversion
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Checked with him - he is up for it. Material cost...
Checked with him - he is up for it. Material cost only (mate's rates he said). I think he is looking at getting some cheap mill work done down the line! Will give you a call tomorrow.
Grant