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    New Lathe

    Andre
    Well done on acquiring the S & B Lathe.
    A useful machine!
    Did you get to replace the spindle in your other lathe?
    regards
    Bruce
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    Clearance

    Ben
    There is about 9" from the bottom of the End Milling Head to the top of the table, when the table is at the bottom of its travel.
    The drill chuck you are looking at will take up 4" of that...
  3. Thread: Smelly metal

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    Thoughts

    CBA Mebourne
    Chris
    Sorry to hear of the tough news, about your wife.
    It must be a difficult time for you.
    One never really gets over a loss like this, but my hope is that you get through....
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    Thanks Andre

    Andre
    Wonderful photos, thanks so much.
    How about bringing back to Australia, the Travelling Head Shaper, & the small Planer ?
    Bruce
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    Slow

    I continue to have problems.
    It takes forever just to type this message.
    Jumps & leaves letters out etc.
    Would like to write posts like I once did, but it is too frustrating.
    Bruce
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    Hercus O Mill

    Ken
    Agree with Bob.
    The Hercus O Mill I own is 3 phase.
    Purchased it 2nd hand about 20 or so years ago.
    Done plenty of work with it, a good solid little mill.
    Hand scraped the X & Y slides a...
  7. Thread: Whisperings

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    Nice Work

    Phil
    Nice work, I have the feeling you were very happy doing this project.
    Satisfying to see it all finished & working.
    Also good to read your imperial & thous rather than this metric stuff .
    I...
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    Scotchbrite & Low Density Nylon Abrasives

    Agree with not using Scotchbrite on slideways.
    Sometime ago I made mention of the damage, loose abrasive grains, can do to a lathe.
    Scotchbrite is no exception.
    Best to protect, & give extended...
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    Belts

    Yes, good belts.
    There are 2 of them
    A 1 1/2" dia vee pulley (machined from mild steel) off the 1400 rpm motor to a 4"dia on an air clutch.
    Then a 3" dia to a 12" dia vee
    The 1 1/2" vee pulley...
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    Link Belt

    Bob
    You prompted me to measure a link belt (red colour) I have had in use for about 25 yrs on an abrasive belt slitting machine.
    It got a lot of use 8hrs per day & proved to be excellent,...
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    Hercus Model O Mill Seals

    Bob
    Have a look at my post of 5th Jan 2013 @ 2.31pm Post no 9.
    Photos & description of Seals I machined up from some Nylon.
    Press fit with clearance on the shaft.
    Been working well ever since...
  12. Scraping & Peening

    Ulma Doctor
    Greetings from "The Great South Land"
    A while ago I hands scraped a No 3 Stanley Plane, its good & now works well. (The plane is old Patent Aug 1902)
    Although I have a Surface Grinding...
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    Reptiles in the Workshop

    Interesting reading about what others have experienced.
    I have had a few large Goannas, (big ones) inside the workshop.
    They can make a mess of things swinging strong tails around, & scattering...
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    Gears for Hercus

    Arthur
    I have been thinking about your 100 tooth gear problem.
    May I suggest you contact "Pipeclay" on this Forum.
    He has made me gears, & am sure he could help you.
    regards
    Bruce
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    Lucky Find

    Rick
    You certainly got a great machine at a good price.
    I have the older 2 slot table machine & it was $2000 second hand about 20yrs ago.
    Hand scraped the slides & snugged up the feed screw nuts...
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    Moving the Model O Hercus

    A nice purchase & a very low price.
    These are great little mills.
    May I suggest you get someone to assist in the move.
    The reason... if you try undoing the base you will find a bunch of electrical...
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    Lathe Turret

    Bob
    My Hercus 260 is the long bed version.
    Its convenient to have the Turret Attachment sitting on the end of the bed at all times,& quickly remove the tailstock as needed.
    Every so often its...
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    Flight Rust

    I learnt about "Flight Rust" from Greg Q.
    Glad to hear from you again Greg.
    All the best for Christmas.
    regards
    Bruce
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    Setting up Lathe

    Ratters
    The out of parallel you mentioned is not too bad for an initial set up.
    I immediately thought of adjusting the tailstock screws at the base of the tailstock to bring the centres in line....
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    Scotchbrite Wheels

    You are correct, you cannot relate these wheels to conventional grinding wheels.
    I worked at 3M co for 12 years as Tech Service, in the abrasive division & had a lot to do in development & field...
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    Wonderful !

    Ratters
    I have to agree with "Nadroj" Jordan.... "Green with envy"
    Also "Bwal74 Ben.... "The score of the century"
    This is a amazing collection of tools & accessories in conjunction with the...
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    Very Nice Parts

    Ratters
    I was drooling over your photos, & thanks to Steamwhisperer Phil, for identifying & naming them all.
    Looks like the Surface Gauge or Scribing Block, may have been made by a previous owner,...
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    Great Machine

    Ratters
    A beautiful looking machine in original condition.
    Looks to have had small use, & has been well looked after.
    The taper turning attachment, with other extras is a big bonus.
    I agree with...
  24. Hercus 260 Cross & Compound Thread

    I machined mine to .187" dia & Screwcut to 3/16" - 24 tpi BSW thread form & they fitted fine.
    The larger dia. heads of the Screws are Knurled.
    These have proved to be very convenient locking...
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    Oil Gun

    Phil
    I just & checked my gun its a "Mato" & probably a copy of the originals you have.
    My immediate thought is a leaky valve at the business end, however I am sure BT Bob may have an answer as he...
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    Cross Slide Scraping

    RC
    Your question of accuracy, has been on my mind, so because its 40 degrees here today & too hot to do any work outside, took a few hours to finish the Hand Scraping job, on the Hercus Extended...
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    Against

    Michael
    I would suggest against heat treatment.
    Distortion will cause too many problems.
    regards
    Bruce
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    Sine Table

    Michael
    Nice work, & a very practical & useful Sine Table.
    You were very fortunate to get hold of it.
    I am sure it will give a lot of useful service.
    regards
    Bruce
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    Agree

    Totally agree with Bob.
    A marvellous experience, & getting to know (Anorak) Bob & (Welder) Andre, both were on the same bench as me.
    Got to know & kept in touch with many others since the course of...
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    Scraping Class Sept 2014

    Phil
    Thinking of you all this morning, & the wonderful memories of the class of April 2012.
    Your probably having the morning tea break as I write.
    Wish I was there with everyone !
    Will go into...
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    Trailer Overhang

    Phil
    Thanks for the reminder about overhang on trailers.
    I do not know if it applies in other states, however a few weeks ago, my son in law carried an inverted alloy boat on a small trailer, with...
  32. Ryobi Drill Press

    Bob
    I was in Bunnings this morning & checked out the Ryobi.
    No noticeable clearance in the Quill & bearings. All good solid cast iron construction, for $199 this to me is a pretty good choice....
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    Great Job

    Good on you Baron
    I enjoyed reading the methods you used for making the Nut.
    The ground HSS toolbit will last you for years, & possibly make more Nuts.
    Well done, & all the best.
    Bruce
  34. Inspection of Aldi Drill Press

    Bob
    I just got back from my inspection of the Aldi Drill Press.
    Unpacked it in the shop, & discovered the quill had about 10 thou, .010" slop in it, maybe a little more.
    The complete machine is...
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    Spindle Size

    The spindle size of the single speed 4 " Aldi Angle Grinder is 14mm thread with a 16mm parallel register.
    The spindle size of the variable speed 5" Aldi Angle Grinder is 14 mm thread with a 14mm...
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    Snake Bight Cure

    In addition to the RT angle Grinder, I did grab a pack of Masonry & Metal Grinding wheels
    Also never leave Aldi without a few bottles of the "Snake Bite Cure"
    We live in the bush & its essential to...
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    Variable Speed Angle Grinder

    Thanks for the reminder WelderMick.
    Although I have a couple of fixed speed Angle Grinders I just purchased the Variable Speed Grinder from Aldi.
    The variable speed is handy for Scotchbrite discs &...
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    Phil Thanks so much for that kind offer, Phil....

    Phil
    Thanks so much for that kind offer, Phil.
    I have been wanting to try the Dykem stuff for a while.
    If you do not have my address, I will send you a PM.
    regards
    Bruce
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    Blue

    Thanks everyone for the "Blue" information.
    I purchased the Prussian Blue Powder & tried mixing with grease, but never seemed to get it right.
    Probably had the wrong grease !!
    Reverted back to a...
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    bollie7 Hey... 55..... Is not old !!!! I got to...

    bollie7
    Hey... 55..... Is not old !!!!
    I got to searching through my old School books this morning & was delighted to find the same Metrology book.
    Looking forward to reading it all again....
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    Hoping for the best

    Likewise here Michael. We live in the bush & I am also a trees & grass person, currently trying to minimise "gardens"
    After building & living here for 43 yrs, time has shown the best gardening tools...
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    Big Move

    Phil
    Hope everything goes well for you & the move.
    regards
    Bruce
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    Cross Slide Scraping Hercus 260

    Had a visit from Mal of Australian Metalworking Hobbyist this morning.
    We dismantled the Extended Cross Slide on my Hercus 260 Lathe to examine & get some dimensions.
    Anyway while it was apart,...
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    Rolling up the carpet

    RC
    Looks like I was a bit premature in rolling out the carpet for Ewan
    Whoever did purchase the J&S machine got a nice one !
    regards
    Bruce
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    Jones & Shipman Machine

    Ewan
    That grinder looks to be in as new pristine condition.
    What a beauty, you are very fortunate to get such a great machine !
    regards
    Bruce
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    Brown & Sharpe

    Joe
    A wonderful purchase !
    The Brown & Sharpe tools are real quality, & if not used it is a beaut collectable.
    No doubt you will use it
    regards
    Bruce
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    Grinding Wheel

    Michael
    I think Alum Oxide in grade 80 with an "N" bond would be an ideal choice for Cylindrical Grinding.
    regards
    Bruce
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    Hercus

    Simon
    Hercus equipment in my opinion is first class.
    Bob & I have often commented on the workmanship of Hercus.
    They made things good, unfortunately, a lot of Hercus machines have been abused &...
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    Tenon - Back Saws

    Ray
    Thanks for the info, very interesting.
    I have been to the Lie Nelsen factory in Maine USA, they make nice tools.
    Whilst visiting, of course, I purchased a few of their wood planes, good high...
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    Sine Table

    Michael
    I think I have the Sine Table figured. When the table is hard up against the roller, as shown in the photo, it is set to grind parallel.
    When the correct gauge block is inserted then it is...
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