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24th March 2024, 05:15 PM
Thread: Gregory Machinery still trading ?
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Yes, thanks Rusty. All fixed now.
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24th March 2024, 03:58 PM
Thread: Gregory Machinery still trading ?
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I share your jaundiced view, it just happens that...
I share your jaundiced view, it just happens that in this case I know the main protagonist.
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24th March 2024, 03:45 PM
Thread: Gregory Machinery still trading ?
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It is completely legal and very moral. They...
It is completely legal and very moral.
They went into voluntary liquidation, not because they could not pay their debts, but because the owner partners could not come to an agreement on how to... -
23rd March 2024, 12:06 PM
Thread: Gregory Machinery still trading ?
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They are gone, but not gone. The liquidation is...
They are gone, but not gone.
The liquidation is voluntary as the partners could not agree on something. So, no bullets were dodged as they are (or will be) still in business at 9, Boron Street,... -
11th May 2021, 03:22 PM
Thread: Tassie Oak Feedrate
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In general, whatever the diameter of the bit, I...
In general, whatever the diameter of the bit, I just halve it. So the depth of cut for a 12mm bit would be 6mm and the speed would tend to be about 6 metres a minute.
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5th April 2021, 07:07 PM
Thread: Axiom in Brisbane?
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What is the problem and whereabouts in Brisbane...
What is the problem and whereabouts in Brisbane are you?
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31st March 2021, 03:01 PM
Thread: Mach 3 Help Needed
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I would ask Ger. He is very good at all these...
I would ask Ger.
He is very good at all these sorts of things.
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18th February 2021, 05:26 PM
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Hello KahoyKutter If you want to PM me I would...
Hello KahoyKutter
If you want to PM me I would be happy to talk with you about it.
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15th January 2020, 01:03 AM
Thread: Flickering LED lights
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Is nobody able to help me with this problem?
Is nobody able to help me with this problem?
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26th December 2019, 10:46 AM
Thread: Flickering LED lights
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Good heads up Chris Mine didn't have clamps on...
Good heads up Chris
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26th December 2019, 01:13 AM
Thread: Flickering LED lights
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Maybe, but I am economically disincentivised to...
Maybe, but I am economically disincentivised to do that. :) Also, the lights would still flicker.
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25th December 2019, 01:19 PM
Thread: Flickering LED lights
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Thanks for that bernmc I have not yet...
Thanks for that bernmc
I have not yet installed the dimmer part of the circuit, so that cannot be the problem.
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25th December 2019, 12:15 PM
Thread: Flickering LED lights
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Flickering LED lights
I recently replaced my older LED lights with dimmable ones that are a fair bit brighter.
The new ones are very similar to these,but not exactly the same: Recessed Dimmable 10W 13W 16W 20W 25W LED... -
23rd December 2019, 10:20 AM
Thread: Tips for Newbie Huanyang VFD users
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Just do a search for 'VB6 runtime libraries...
Just do a search for 'VB6 runtime libraries download' and you will get loads of hits
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6th March 2019, 04:16 PM
Thread: aluminium table top
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Don't do that Phil I did a similar thing....
Don't do that Phil
I did a similar thing. Iused the CNC to drill several hundred holes in a grid all over the table and I put in some knock in nuts in from beneath the table.
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9th August 2018, 12:12 PM
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Hi Dougshed You may well have saved the lives...
Hi Dougshed
You may well have saved the lives of a few people by doing what you did. Congratulations.
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30th June 2018, 12:32 PM
Thread: Who uses a drum sander for boxes?
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https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-drum+sander/k0r500
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-drum+sander/k0r500
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26th June 2018, 01:20 PM
Thread: Who uses a drum sander for boxes?
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So long as you never need to sand anything wider...
So long as you never need to sand anything wider than 20" you will be ok.
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18th June 2018, 10:47 AM
Thread: Who uses a drum sander for boxes?
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Hi Peter I would try to steer you into a Jet...
Hi Peter
I would try to steer you into a Jet (Performax) or similar if you can afford it.
I had a Carbatec drum sander, but the little motor that moves the transport belt was not nearly strong... -
18th April 2018, 11:10 AM
Thread: stepper motor use.
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OK, thanks for educating me. :)
OK, thanks for educating me. :)
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17th April 2018, 04:02 PM
Thread: stepper motor use.
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From Product description: DC Motor Speed...
From Product description:
DC Motor Speed Regulator controls the speed of a DC motor by adjusting PWM.
I thought that if the power was supplied by PWM then the motor would turn. -
17th April 2018, 12:54 PM
Thread: stepper motor use.
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https://www.newfrog.com/product/6v-24v-3a-dc-motor...
https://www.newfrog.com/product/6v-24v-3a-dc-motor-speed-control-controller-pwm-regulator-reversible-switch-146121
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27th March 2018, 04:58 PM
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In any event, regardless of whether Roger made...
In any event, regardless of whether Roger made money through his company or not, I suspect that he made 'some' money and so he is liable to be taxed on that amount. Did he put in a proper tax return...
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27th March 2018, 02:50 PM
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Well Roger MUST have an ABN to operate in...
Well Roger MUST have an ABN to operate in Australia, so ask him what that is.
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22nd March 2018, 05:33 PM
Thread: importing machines
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And then, after you have looked up all the...
And then, after you have looked up all the information on Roger Webb, use it to ensure that you NEVER buy anything from him, his wife, or Pacific Tooling.
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22nd March 2018, 01:53 PM
Thread: Chopstick Box
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Hi Dazzler So, measuring from my screen and...
Hi Dazzler
So, measuring from my screen and given that you said the thickness was about 6mm, are the rest of the dimensions about 325 long x 80 high x 70 wide?
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22nd March 2018, 01:34 PM
Thread: Who uses a drum sander for boxes?
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I would advise against the Carbatec drum sander....
I would advise against the Carbatec drum sander. I had one and I found that the small motor that drives the belt is too small. As a consequence of this the motor kept overheating and stopping. Things...
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22nd March 2018, 01:20 PM
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I would have many problems with Roger and before...
I would have many problems with Roger and before too long I think that I would find myself shouting at him and his obtuse ways.
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26th February 2018, 10:50 AM
Thread: A new Machine Build
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Stop dreaming and start doing.
Stop dreaming and start doing.
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14th February 2018, 11:04 AM
Thread: USB Powerpoints
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Gas is a bit different. It can have an almost...
Gas is a bit different. It can have an almost undetectable leak that could cause an explosion.
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12th February 2018, 12:18 PM
Thread: USB Powerpoints
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I have never had anyone come into my house and...
I have never had anyone come into my house and ask if I had receipts from a qualified electrician to install all of my many extra power points.
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7th February 2018, 01:55 PM
Thread: Cutting thin corner thin key slots
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I would use a slot cutter on a router. The only...
I would use a slot cutter on a router.
The only disadvantage with this is if the box is too thick.
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4th January 2018, 04:48 PM
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Hi Ian Not sure of your maths and do not want to...
Hi Ian
Not sure of your maths and do not want to go to the trouble of checking it. :) However, that sounds quite plausible on the face of it.
Elan
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4th January 2018, 02:01 PM
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The main rule of thumb that I use is: Only cut to...
The main rule of thumb that I use is: Only cut to half the depth of the diameter of the router bit and cut at about 1200mm min.
So, a 6mm bit cut at 3mm DOC and 1200mm per min speed at 1800 to 2400... -
29th November 2017, 04:47 PM
Thread: Puzzle Box
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The colour changes by uncovering a different part...
The colour changes by uncovering a different part of the lid on which the triangles are sliding. So one is painted blue and the other part red.
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22nd November 2017, 06:55 PM
Thread: Three Guesses?
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I have redrawn the jigs to make them smaller. ...
I have redrawn the jigs to make them smaller.
The final jigs are attached as DXFs
The smallest jig will do both the smallest and also the medium sized lock mitre joint bit and the largest jig... -
21st November 2017, 03:13 PM
Thread: Lock mitre jig (Small)
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Attached are DXFs of both jigs. The small jigs...
Attached are DXFs of both jigs.
The small jigs will do small and medium lock mitre bits and the large jig will do the large one and also the medium one.
Some difficulties may be had using the... -
21st November 2017, 03:07 PM
Thread: Lock mitre jig (Small)
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I don't understand the question. The left hand...
I don't understand the question.
The left hand side of the DXF is the rear plate that holds the magnets and the right hand side is the bit that is glued on to the rear and does the actual... -
13th November 2017, 05:36 PM
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Sticky: Poll: I would really like to see the boxes that were...
I would really like to see the boxes that were made, but all the piccys seem to have vanished.
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4th November 2017, 05:46 PM
Thread: Ear ring rack
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Tick the little box that says to publish them...
Tick the little box that says to publish them inline.
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3rd November 2017, 12:31 PM
Thread: Lock mitre jig (Small)
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Hello Aldav I have made a zipped file that...
Hello Aldav
I have made a zipped file that contains 3 other file types, AI, SVG and EPS.
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2nd November 2017, 06:53 PM
Thread: Three Guesses?
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Hi fletty Yes, I had noticed that the jig...
Hi fletty
Yes, I had noticed that the jig could almost be made to appear to work that way; so long as you hold the jig in position with one of your hands as otherwise it bounces up on the magnets.... -
2nd November 2017, 03:42 PM
Thread: Three Guesses?
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So, I went and saw d.d and he gave me his...
So, I went and saw d.d and he gave me his Torquata lock miter bit and an original Infinity jig for same.
They are INCOMPATIBLE. They will not work together. The Torquata bit makes the jig sit at... -
2nd November 2017, 12:58 AM
Thread: Lock mitre jig (Small)
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Lock mitre jig (Small)
I have been trying to make a lock mitre jig that works. The only one I have seen that does so is the Infinity jig. I got one and have copied it for my own use.
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2nd November 2017, 12:41 AM
Thread: CAD for Router designing
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I didn't actually model mine. I just pictured it...
I didn't actually model mine. I just pictured it in my mind and started building it. It seems to work OK.
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31st October 2017, 10:14 AM
Thread: Three Guesses?
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Hi double.d It is a bit of a muchness for me....
Hi double.d
It is a bit of a muchness for me.
On balance, Slacks Creek would probably be the best as I could call almost any time during the day then.
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30th October 2017, 11:39 AM
Thread: Three Guesses?
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Thanks for that double.d. I see you are in...
Thanks for that double.d.
I see you are in Brisbane, what suburb? Is it relatively close to Oxley?
If I manage to make a DXF then I will put it on the board in the CNC section for all to use.
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29th October 2017, 01:08 PM
Thread: Three Guesses?
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These gauges are just the thing for use with the...
These gauges are just the thing for use with the lock mitre bits. I had a look at the US site and decided that I could afford the smaller one so I started to order it. Came to freight and they wanted...
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23rd September 2017, 06:04 PM
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If you were cutting foam that would be OK,...
If you were cutting foam that would be OK, Otherwise, I don't think I have ever cut any deeper than 6mm at a time.
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23rd September 2017, 02:02 PM
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Hi GeoffW1 What most people seem to do with...
Hi GeoffW1
What most people seem to do with their Chinese machines is just throw away the electrics that came with the machine and install a Gecko G540 controller instead Homann Designs!, Your...