Search:
Type: Posts; User: variant22
Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.
-
28th August 2015, 03:02 PM
- Replies
- 16
- Views
- 1,621
I saw it listed. I wondered who snapped it up....
I saw it listed. I wondered who snapped it up. FP1 travels if I recall.
-
27th August 2015, 10:44 PM
- Replies
- 18
- Views
- 2,122
Thanks for the advice Phil. I have ordered some...
Thanks for the advice Phil. I have ordered some 3mm and some 1.5mm nitrile rubber to try out based on your suggestion. It will certainly make grinding a lot faster if I can get that first side close...
-
26th August 2015, 07:21 PM
- Replies
- 18
- Views
- 2,122
I run genuine "Stamvik" - yellow and red...
I run genuine "Stamvik" - yellow and red packaging. Delivered for $5 from my far eastern friends.. I did the same as you. Ripped them out of their holder. I think they were ~$5 per set delivered. I...
-
26th August 2015, 04:44 PM
- Replies
- 18
- Views
- 2,122
Hi Ray, Yeah the gib needs to he high on the...
Hi Ray,
Yeah the gib needs to he high on the ends. Relieved in the center. I had the PM guys (Deckel area) tell me while back :) . I straightened my Deckel gib by hand.. The problem is that I am... -
26th August 2015, 04:31 PM
- Replies
- 18
- Views
- 2,122
I have a few micron indicators. A nice new...
I have a few micron indicators. A nice new Mitutoyo and a Mahr Millimess sit in my cabinet. I try to keep them boxed up as they tend to guarantee I will stand in front of the grinder for far too...
-
26th August 2015, 02:38 PM
- Replies
- 18
- Views
- 2,122
Tell me about it! It's a trap for young players...
Tell me about it! It's a trap for young players (me). The overhang also creates quite a bit of springyness.. I checked my notes and one of the parallels was flat to 0.005mm along its 550mm length....
-
26th August 2015, 02:13 PM
- Replies
- 18
- Views
- 2,122
A couple of photos of some parallels I have been...
A couple of photos of some parallels I have been grinding for PDW. He gets a few things cast from time to time which are candidates for grinding. The trouble with these longer items is the overhang...
-
26th August 2015, 01:51 PM
- Replies
- 18
- Views
- 2,122
Things you do when you own a surface grinder..
A few months ago I purchased a J&S surface grinder. Since then I have gone a bit grinding mad.
I plan on using this thread to post a few photos of projects that make it onto my grinder. It should... -
26th August 2015, 11:39 AM
Thread: Metal Files - good brand
by variant22- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 1,935
Has anyone tried Pferd files? I have one Pferd...
Has anyone tried Pferd files? I have one Pferd file and a set of Bahco. The Bahco (about 5 years old) and Pferd (about a year old) seem to work fine. Likely not Vallorbe quality but they do chew mild...
-
25th August 2015, 04:02 PM
- Replies
- 28
- Views
- 2,995
Or like a Boley for a scratch more than...
Or like a Boley for a scratch more than nothing... :2tsup: - update: Headstock is currently torn down hunting for a noise (was the bearings). It took 6 weeks for the local supplier to get me the...
-
25th August 2015, 03:49 PM
- Replies
- 28
- Views
- 2,995
That's no worries at all. I have a plan to make...
That's no worries at all. I have a plan to make up the missing sheet metal piece. I think would rather do that than ever have to deal with him again. Besides you already hauled a ton of stuff back...
-
25th August 2015, 01:19 PM
- Replies
- 28
- Views
- 2,995
I hadn't considered the human aspect of this. I...
I hadn't considered the human aspect of this. I am a cash buyer, they are a seller. I thought it couldn't be any easier.
I had some dealings with a dealer over the last 18 months. I purchased ton... -
25th August 2015, 12:57 PM
- Replies
- 40
- Views
- 4,250
Did you have to jump through all the pre-heat...
Did you have to jump through all the pre-heat hoops welding this?
-
24th August 2015, 12:07 PM
- Replies
- 28
- Views
- 2,995
My story: 8 months ago I was looking for a small...
My story: 8 months ago I was looking for a small Cylindrical Grinder. I found two that suited my needs. One was $8,800, and the other was $6,000. I watched a similar model grinder (albeit in a very...
-
12th August 2015, 10:50 PM
Thread: DIY Run flat trolley wheels.
by variant22- Replies
- 46
- Views
- 4,196
Slightly OT; I do that to fill the cooling system...
Slightly OT; I do that to fill the cooling system in my car. This avoids air locks in the alloy heads - something Subaru boxer heads are notorious for. No burping or stuffing about required. I use a...
-
12th August 2015, 10:32 PM
Thread: Ball Bearing Collet Nuts
by variant22- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 2,608
I have one of these ball bearing collet nuts. To...
I have one of these ball bearing collet nuts. To be honest I can't say I have noticed any difference clamping wise over a standard ER40 nut. Maybe there are benefits if you have tool pull out. If not...
-
11th August 2015, 11:40 PM
Thread: Whisperings
by variant22- Replies
- 843
- Views
- 86,268
:dunno:
:dunno:
-
7th August 2015, 10:37 PM
Thread: DRO Advice
by variant22- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 1,715
I did a DRO install and documented here:...
I did a DRO install and documented here: https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=169053
-
5th August 2015, 08:35 PM
Thread: carbide bench grinders
by variant22- Replies
- 21
- Views
- 2,103
The one time I neglect to ask, you have one...
The one time I neglect to ask, you have one squirreled away..
-
5th August 2015, 06:34 PM
Thread: carbide bench grinders
by variant22- Replies
- 21
- Views
- 2,103
Here's waiting for someone to come up with a...
Here's waiting for someone to come up with a source..
-
29th July 2015, 08:31 PM
- Replies
- 352
- Views
- 80,108
Sticky: This was my favorite:...
This was my favorite: http://www.graysonline.com/lot/0110-5014965
When one adds Grays rip and GST the "incomplete" clamp sets come out at a grand total of $518.70. Or one could rock up to H&F and... -
14th July 2015, 12:00 PM
Thread: Lathe alignment bar
by variant22- Replies
- 76
- Views
- 6,770
A lucky few own a paper copy.. :) I had a second...
A lucky few own a paper copy.. :) I had a second Schlesinger original on the way (to gift it) when Pitney Bowes managed to vaporize it! :doh:
I digress.. For those interested it's available to... -
14th July 2015, 11:48 AM
Thread: Lathe alignment bar
by variant22- Replies
- 76
- Views
- 6,770
Phil, can you give a little more detail on this?...
Phil, can you give a little more detail on this? I will be scraping my Deckel at some point. Incidentally it has the long reach ram. I wasn't aware that there's a crown on I assume the ram ways?
-
13th July 2015, 11:54 AM
Thread: Self drilling taps
by variant22- Replies
- 15
- Views
- 2,346
As Ew said initially, spiral taps are great for...
As Ew said initially, spiral taps are great for blind holes. Given the full-depth (70% or so ref Stuart :) ) thread starts a lot earlier on the tap than say a gun or standard tap you can tap holes...
-
9th July 2015, 10:41 PM
- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 1,009
I can't remember checking the taper on mine. It...
I can't remember checking the taper on mine. It unfortunately makes sense that it could be a B&S taper given it is a direct copy of the B&S original..
That said I could have sworn my BS1 has an... -
9th July 2015, 10:30 PM
Thread: Lathe alignment bar
by variant22- Replies
- 76
- Views
- 6,770
In addition to the uses mentioned by Michael I...
In addition to the uses mentioned by Michael I also use mine to roughly align the chuck on my rotary table by closing (lightly) the jaws.. My MT3 test bar has a lot more utility than one would think...
-
9th July 2015, 09:16 PM
Thread: Lathe alignment bar
by variant22- Replies
- 76
- Views
- 6,770
I have had these test bars on my watch list for a...
I have had these test bars on my watch list for a while.. no intention to buy as I already have MT3 & MT5 bars.. $80 shipped is pretty good (note no MT5): http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400931434788
-
9th July 2015, 05:23 PM
Thread: Lathe alignment bar
by variant22- Replies
- 76
- Views
- 6,770
Ditto - well, minus the Chronos bit. My 5MT came...
Ditto - well, minus the Chronos bit. My 5MT came from RDG.
One thing to remember is that these bars have runout themselves (usually within spec). The 5MT bar given its weight, length and thickness... -
8th July 2015, 09:32 PM
- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 1,009
I did a quick check with my MT3 ER32. It sits up...
I did a quick check with my MT3 ER32. It sits up proud of the bore but the taper is seated and tight. I gave mine a light tap with the palm of my hand and then had to pry it back out.
I wonder if... -
8th July 2015, 02:35 PM
- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 1,009
I have fitted an MT3 arbor to my Vertex 8" Rotary...
I have fitted an MT3 arbor to my Vertex 8" Rotary Table a number of times. It seats firmly. I have not blued it to check the contact points - but does not have any give.
I have an ER32 with MT3... -
17th June 2015, 11:45 PM
Thread: Dear Grays Auction winner...
by variant22- Replies
- 12
- Views
- 1,390
That winning bidder purchased most of the granite...
That winning bidder purchased most of the granite (inc square), sine plates, clamps, T&C grinder (3.2k inc rip for a Deckel SO clone [see..] - outrageous in itself) and who knows whatever else. Paid...
-
17th June 2015, 11:23 PM
- Replies
- 352
- Views
- 80,108
Sticky: No worries Kryn. I was not going to say anything...
No worries Kryn. I was not going to say anything but given you asked..
If you have a change of heart, I found one of the missing items you need...... -
17th June 2015, 08:14 PM
- Replies
- 352
- Views
- 80,108
Sticky: I have not seen this machine in person but I have...
I have not seen this machine in person but I have had dialog with the owner. Whilst I would really like a Deckel S1, this machine has too many issues. It has been used to sharpen chainsaw blades. As...
-
17th June 2015, 06:26 PM
Thread: Dear Grays Auction winner...
by variant22- Replies
- 12
- Views
- 1,390
Dear Grays Auction winner...
Quality new CAT40 ER32 low profile chucks are not as expensive as you think...
Someone paid an astonishing price (+13.5% fees + 10% GST): http://www.graysonline.com/lot/0947-5014332/
Yet they... -
11th June 2015, 02:48 PM
Thread: Surface grinder kicking up mist/fog
by variant22- Replies
- 18
- Views
- 1,725
Snapatap, I can see how your extractor would do a...
Snapatap, I can see how your extractor would do a good job. I have a great dust extractor that is attached to the rear of the wheel guard (tough to spot in the photos). It is an integral part of the...
-
11th June 2015, 01:46 PM
- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 1,494
Thanks for the explanation Ray. I had no idea...
Thanks for the explanation Ray. I had no idea what it was. It melted and was hanging off the board. In the usual rush to get things running I clipped some of the covering and soldered it back in...
-
11th June 2015, 01:42 PM
Thread: Surface grinder kicking up mist/fog
by variant22- Replies
- 18
- Views
- 1,725
Interesting idea Michael. I will have a closer...
Interesting idea Michael. I will have a closer look. I like the idea of the water trapping the mist.
Ew clarified above in terms of the J&S design. The head is stationary except for going up and... -
10th June 2015, 10:24 AM
Thread: Surface grinder kicking up mist/fog
by variant22- Replies
- 18
- Views
- 1,725
Thanks for the note on the general practice - I...
Thanks for the note on the general practice - I was not aware of this. I did try intially aiming at the work but it either ran dry for the first inch or so and did not cool as effectively. Aiming at...
-
10th June 2015, 10:08 AM
- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 1,494
Thanks Vernov and Simon. Inductor it is. I will...
Thanks Vernov and Simon. Inductor it is. I will hunt down the necessary replacement.
-
9th June 2015, 11:36 AM
Thread: Surface grinder kicking up mist/fog
by variant22- Replies
- 18
- Views
- 1,725
Surface grinder kicking up mist/fog
Over the weekend I have been playing with my new toy (a surface grinder). It creates quite a lot of mist. I have an unidentified dust extractor (creates tornado like suction) that came with the...
-
9th June 2015, 11:18 AM
- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 1,494
What's this fried electrical component in my surface grinder?
Recently I received a new surface grinder to add to the collection. One of the freight handlers unfortunately ripped the wires from a plug (down feed motor encoder). I rewired the plug which was an...
-
28th May 2015, 04:20 PM
Thread: power surface grinder
by variant22- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 2,300
Thanks Phil. I will give them a call.
Thanks Phil. I will give them a call.
-
28th May 2015, 02:07 PM
Thread: power surface grinder
by variant22- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 2,300
My J&S 1400X runs ISO32 in the form of Mobil...
My J&S 1400X runs ISO32 in the form of Mobil Vacuoline 1405. I was able to purchase some locally (surprisingly).
J&S is also 1 1/4" ID. Good to hear it is the common size for them. Should make... -
24th May 2015, 11:55 PM
- Replies
- 352
- Views
- 80,108
Sticky: Despite the convenience I resisted. The lack of...
Despite the convenience I resisted. The lack of feed and screw cutting was the decider. One Euro drama lathe is enough for me at the moment..
-
24th May 2015, 11:38 PM
Thread: Electrics on a Boley 5LZ lathe
by variant22- Replies
- 60
- Views
- 6,062
Phil any idea what the cylinder directly below my...
Phil any idea what the cylinder directly below my big brass oiler on the rear bearing is for? It has a socket head cap screw, but I am not sure of its purpose?
348101 -
24th May 2015, 11:29 PM
Thread: Electrics on a Boley 5LZ lathe
by variant22- Replies
- 60
- Views
- 6,062
Thanks Michael. I have no idea about the height...
Thanks Michael. I have no idea about the height of the crown. Good to know what to look for.
Also thanks for the Rydells tip. I will be replacing the belt regardless of cost. The thing is not... -
24th May 2015, 11:26 PM
Thread: Electrics on a Boley 5LZ lathe
by variant22- Replies
- 60
- Views
- 6,062
I really like the 5LZ, but there are a few things...
I really like the 5LZ, but there are a few things that are just a little too smart. One being how they fasten the compound to the cross slide. They use an inverted V.. like "^" for the t-slot. Of...
-
24th May 2015, 11:05 PM
Thread: Electrics on a Boley 5LZ lathe
by variant22- Replies
- 60
- Views
- 6,062
Yes. I have the manual - likely your oringinal...
Yes. I have the manual - likely your oringinal upload? Thank you for this. It has been a massive help. As a side note my 5LZ is a slightly different vintage to yours. The clutch is slightly different...
-
24th May 2015, 10:40 PM
Thread: Electrics on a Boley 5LZ lathe
by variant22- Replies
- 60
- Views
- 6,062
I have done this when the belt slipped off...
I have done this when the belt slipped off http://d1r5wj36adg1sk.cloudfront.net/images/smilies/actions/doh.gif It is free but slight notch in one point. Easy to turn by hand but can feel some...
-
24th May 2015, 10:23 PM
- Replies
- 34
- Views
- 3,981
I tried some different gear settings today on the...
I tried some different gear settings today on the 5LZ. Running the 1:1 I am getting quite a lot of noise out of the rear of the headstock. I will likely have to pull it down as it does not sound...