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1st March 2019, 06:57 PM
Thread: Metal work forum
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Hi, I can't get on either. Getting directed...
Hi,
I can't get on either. Getting directed to Auskadi. On Telstra NBN via Wifi.
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21st November 2017, 04:01 PM
Thread: Kids Projects
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Thanks for the replies. I had a look at some of...
Thanks for the replies. I had a look at some of the sites. Good achievable ideas but you had to pay for the plans. Gave me some ideas though.
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20th November 2017, 01:22 PM
Thread: Kids Projects
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Kids Projects
Hi,
I'm looking to do some woodwork projects with my two youngest kids (boy 5, girl 7) over the holidays.
I generally work with metal, so I have a lathe, milling machine and most importantly a... -
7th August 2015, 08:05 PM
Thread: Bin Fodder or Repairable
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I wouldn't worry about it at all. The hole is a...
I wouldn't worry about it at all. The hole is a minor casting defect and the scratches are normal wear and tear. Leave it as is, unless your turning something that's really critical.
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31st July 2015, 09:55 PM
Thread: Arboga EM825 Mill Drill
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try this site: http://www.lathes.co.uk/arboga/...
try this site:
http://www.lathes.co.uk/arboga/
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27th July 2015, 07:36 PM
Thread: Is there someone out there
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That's how the west was won! Ben
That's how the west was won!
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20th July 2015, 06:55 PM
Thread: Cutting a Imperial Thread
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Yep, I had the compound around the wrong way. I...
Yep, I had the compound around the wrong way. I don't know why I continually do that.
I was also using a carbide threading insert.
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19th July 2015, 05:25 PM
Thread: Making a Drawbar
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mrpete222 then....
mrpete222 then....
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19th July 2015, 05:17 PM
Thread: Making a Drawbar
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A bit off the OP topic but relevant to the...
A bit off the OP topic but relevant to the current topic, how expensive is 12L14 and is it the same stuff that Tubal Cain talks about?
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19th July 2015, 11:19 AM
Thread: New lathe selection help
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Hi, Another interesting discussion regarding...
Hi,
Another interesting discussion regarding buying a lathe.
I have a Hercus 260ATM. If you don't want to work on or restore a lathe then I'd recommend something new. If I was going to buy... -
19th July 2015, 08:32 AM
Thread: Cutting a Imperial Thread
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Now I'm confused. I'll take a photo tomorrow. ...
Now I'm confused. I'll take a photo tomorrow. Maybe I'm doing it wrong.
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18th July 2015, 08:34 AM
Thread: Cutting a Imperial Thread
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I couldn't fit the tailstock and have the...
I couldn't fit the tailstock and have the compound at 27 degree's. I could've plunge cut but was already set up. A half centre would be good.
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17th July 2015, 07:16 PM
Thread: Cutting a Imperial Thread
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Hi, Job completed. I needed to make a new...
Hi,
Job completed. I needed to make a new longer bolt for my Hercus fixed steady.
Due to poor job planning and setup the threading on the lathe didn't work to well. I was only holding the... -
17th July 2015, 07:12 PM
Thread: Making a Drawbar
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I made a M12 drawbar for a slitting saw holder I...
I made a M12 drawbar for a slitting saw holder I purchased from ebay. Not as good as Anorak Bob's but I did make in about an hour or two.
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17th July 2015, 05:27 PM
Thread: ANNOUNCEMENT/POLL - metalworkforums.com
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Sticky: Poll: Hi, I just voted. The results are close. I...
Hi,
I just voted. The results are close.
I like the fact that the MWF is in a WWF. I think it does keep a few tools out of the forum. I do also like to have a look at some of the other... -
17th July 2015, 05:16 PM
Thread: Acute Tool Sharpening System
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Looks good. I will have to start saving my...
Looks good. I will have to start saving my money.
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15th July 2015, 09:47 PM
Thread: Cutting a Imperial Thread
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Thanks. I'll give it a go. Ben
Thanks.
I'll give it a go.
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15th July 2015, 06:38 PM
Thread: Cutting a Imperial Thread
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Cutting a Imperial Thread
Hi,
I was attempting to cut a 14 TPI 7/14"(I think - about 11 mm) thread today. Do you turn the compound around to 30 degrees or thereabouts? What did cut did look okay but what oversize so... -
7th July 2015, 08:59 AM
Thread: Rear parting toolpost for Myford S7LB
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Hi Baron J, Nice work. How about a photo of...
Hi Baron J,
Nice work. How about a photo of it in-situ or working?
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6th July 2015, 06:07 PM
Thread: Cheap Bridgeport Clone in Vic
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Cheap Bridgeport Clone in Vic
Hi,
Might be worth a look:
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/keysborough/miscellaneous-goods/milling-machine/1083269427
Mrpete222 doesnt need power feed.
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26th June 2015, 07:03 PM
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Hi, I've had a few items delivered to work...
Hi,
I've had a few items delivered to work that I didn't want the missus to see. She usually finds out.
I've also been ratted out by the kids, even after bribing them.
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25th June 2015, 09:55 PM
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Hi, I've got four boys, 15,13,4, and 2 plus a...
Hi,
I've got four boys, 15,13,4, and 2 plus a 16 year old girl. Hopefully one of them will be interested enough to want the old man's toys when I'm gone. I have high hopes for the youngest two,... -
23rd June 2015, 07:44 AM
Thread: TECO Single Phase Motor for Hercus No.O
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Hi Ken,I have a cheap VFD on my mill, works fine....
Hi Ken,I have a cheap VFD on my mill, works fine. Just as AB said, easy start up and stopping plus variable speed and reverse. The original motor that came on my mill was able to be converted to...
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18th June 2015, 06:06 PM
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Sticky: This bloke on Gumtree has some well priced pieces...
This bloke on Gumtree has some well priced pieces of measuring equipment:
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/noosaville/miscellaneous-goods/engineers-precision-level/1081705280
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16th June 2015, 06:59 PM
Thread: Drill Chuck for O Mill
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Hi, Thanks for the replies. I actually have a...
Hi,
Thanks for the replies. I actually have a ER20 collet chuck that AB gave to me (along with a Vertex Clarkson type collet chuck - which is my main go to item). I think I will just use the... -
16th June 2015, 07:28 AM
Thread: Drill Chuck for O Mill
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Drill Chuck for O Mill
Morning to All,
I'm looking at buying one of these:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/381291494616?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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15th June 2015, 06:44 PM
Thread: Lotze Power Hacksaw - Clean up
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Finally made one copper bush. The two previous...
Finally made one copper bush. The two previous attempts failed. I had a hard time measuring the OD and ID for the bush, until I used my trusty inside caliphers.
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12th June 2015, 07:13 PM
Thread: Request for up to date lathe advice
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Hi Mick, I too have the honour of moving house...
Hi Mick,
I too have the honour of moving house every two to three years. I have a Hercus 260ATM lathe and a O Mill.
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7th June 2015, 05:26 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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Thanks MG, After you mentioned that I quickly...
Thanks MG,
After you mentioned that I quickly googled BA threads. Then I remembered I had a BSW thread pitch gauge, most of the threads I checked are 20 TPI and 32 TPI for the smaller threads. I... -
7th June 2015, 01:45 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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Was at the local markets today. I picked up...
Was at the local markets today. I picked up these:
349293349294
I paid $30 for it, works well. Now just need a stand and a job to use it on. And:
349295
I was also gifted these by my... -
3rd June 2015, 09:33 PM
Thread: Hercus No.0 mill
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Hi Ken, I like my Hercus. The small foot...
Hi Ken,
I like my Hercus. The small foot print and weight make it easy to move. The vertical height can be a problem. I'm running a VFD without any problems.
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23rd May 2015, 08:57 AM
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Sticky: Schaublin Lathe in Tassie
For all the Tassie Devils:
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/forth/miscellaneous-goods/schaublin-120-to-toolmakers-lathe-/1079378068
Is this cheap?
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22nd May 2015, 06:39 PM
Thread: Lotze Power Hacksaw - Clean up
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Copper Bushes?
Hi,
I'm going to replace the bronze bushes in my Lotze Hacksaw. The originals are 90% Copper and 10% Tin, I can't remember the trade name at the moment.
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17th May 2015, 03:56 PM
Thread: Campbelltown Steam Museum Open Day
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Hi, I went out today with some of the family. ...
Hi,
I went out today with some of the family. Great day. I posted some photo's on the announcements page.
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17th May 2015, 03:51 PM
Thread: Campbelltown Steam This weekend
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I took some of the family out there this morning....
I took some of the family out there this morning.
Great day! Got there at 0900 left 1300. Wife and kids waiting in the car for me at the end.
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TNC lathe
Hi,
I thought I'd share my latest spur of the moment purchase. I was having a look on Gumtree last night and noticed a Sheraton 9" for sale, the seller also had a TNC mini lathe for a reasonable... -
10th May 2015, 08:18 AM
Thread: Hercus Vertical Head.
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Hi, When I got mine it was the same. I gently...
Hi,
When I got mine it was the same. I gently knocked it out with some bar but I sprayed WD40 or some other lubricant to help release it.
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24th April 2015, 07:25 AM
Thread: O Mill vertical drive gear
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Hi Mal, I'll be back early June if that's not...
Hi Mal,
I'll be back early June if that's not too late. Hopefully I'll have saved enough money to buy a 3 Jaw for my mill as well.
Cheers Ben. -
19th March 2015, 01:21 PM
Thread: Lathe safety (off topic prevention)
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I disagree about the too many silly rules, you...
I disagree about the too many silly rules, you just end up paying off all the rules and miss the good rules. Common sense and personal responsibility should apply.
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18th March 2015, 06:56 AM
Thread: Lathe safety (off topic prevention)
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I did the working at heights course last year. ...
I did the working at heights course last year. The company that ran the course said ladders are the most dangerous items on all workplaces and are generally being phased out of the work place. ...
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14th March 2015, 08:18 AM
Thread: Lotze Power Hacksaw - Clean up
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Morning, I've put the hacksaw back together...
Morning,
I've put the hacksaw back together for now and took a quick couple of cuts.
I need to adjust the drive engagement, it keeps popping out of drive.
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12th March 2015, 06:57 AM
Thread: Lathe move
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I like his winching anchor. My landlord would go...
I like his winching anchor. My landlord would go bonkers if they seen that.
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10th March 2015, 07:14 AM
Thread: Hercus Mill Operators Manual
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Hercus Mill Operators Manual
Hi,
There's a Hercus Mill Operator's Manual on ebay at the moment:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171712230596?_trksid=p2060778.m1431.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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10th March 2015, 07:08 AM
Thread: First time use of fixed steady :)
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Hi Jon, It might just be the photo I looked...
Hi Jon,
It might just be the photo I looked at, but do you have the 260 fixed steady? The bar looked a bit skew-if. I bought a 9" steady and have to use a riser to get it to the correct centre... -
9th March 2015, 08:50 PM
Thread: Lotze Power Hacksaw - Clean up
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I lifted mine by myself onto a trailer. Wouldn't...
I lifted mine by myself onto a trailer. Wouldn't do that again. Two man lift no worries. They have a small footprint.
Didn't do anything today, had a first aid course all day. Also stacked my... -
8th March 2015, 01:32 PM
Thread: Lotze Power Hacksaw - Clean up
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Hi Phil, I understand what your saying (I...
Hi Phil,
I understand what your saying (I think). Sort of making a bearing pusher/puller. I made something similar for my Hercus headstock. One of the blokes at work suggested using a hacksaw to... -
8th March 2015, 07:48 AM
Thread: Lotze Power Hacksaw - Clean up
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Yeah, good idea. I was surprised to see the...
Yeah, good idea. I was surprised to see the difference between the bushes and shaft before and after cleaning and re-assembly. I'll probably end up making new bushes from the stock at work but...
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7th March 2015, 04:51 PM
Thread: Lotze Power Hacksaw - Clean up
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HI Bob, How much did they cost and what size...
HI Bob,
How much did they cost and what size did you buy? I haven't measured the bar yet. When you removed the old bushes, did you hacksaw them and then punch them out or did you push them out... -
7th March 2015, 04:37 PM
Thread: Which pedestal drill press should I buy?
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The manufacturing boom will take over.....
The manufacturing boom will take over.....
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6th March 2015, 10:11 PM
Thread: Lotze Power Hacksaw - Clean up
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Hi, Getting there! Hopefully will have it...
Hi,
Getting there! Hopefully will have it assembled by the end of next week.
The bronze bearings that the saw frame shaft run in both need replacing. After cleaning out years of gunk and...