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heath robinson machine in wood on youtube -good fun

Cross-posted from rec.scuba of all places (useless for scuba information by the way) , but good fun all the same: http:/...
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posted by hywelmodeng
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Some preliminary tests for a two spindle CNC

Over in the RCM group I asked about the feasbility of using a master slave relationship in a CNC lathe so a part could...
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posted by etpm
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For Sale - Don Young Derby 4F Castings

As part of a deal to acquire some stuff that I wanted I've ended up with what appears to be a complete set of castings,...
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posted by charles.ping
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D-13 fit 12" Faceplate

Anyone got one for sale? Peter -- Peter A Forbes Prepair Ltd, Rushden, UK snipped-for-privacy@prepair.co.uk http://www.p...
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posted by peterforbes
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Ground steel discs

Any ideas as to where I might source a quantity of such things, around 50mm diameter. Washers would do - the only requir...
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posted by seesigfor
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Lathe change

I have a very old ML7 no gear box, no cross feed, no coolant. I am thinking of changing it but with what ? About same s...
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posted by me
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FS: Few bits 'n' bobs on Fleabay

Hi all, I'm having a bit of a clear out as the GF is partially evicting me from my workshop space :( Anyway my loss etc...
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posted by robs1972
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Are SCLCR boring bars hardened

I have a Glanze 16mm SCLCR boring bar that I need to shorten and slightly reduce the diameter at the non-business end s...
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posted by aholeintheground
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Lead, "Dead Blow" Hammer

My cheap "forged steel shaft" claw hammer decided to break yesterday when trying to remove a smallish :-) nail. It left...
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posted by jontom_1uk
19 comments posted 17yrs posted by jontom_1uk

Worn Poly V Pulley

The alternator belt on my Citroen Xsara diesel broke at the weekend and I got it replaced at the garage yesterday. Howe...
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posted by Jim Guthrie
12 comments posted 17yrs posted by Jim Guthrie

Simple task, but ask first.

Thought I would ask the group before I barge in the workshop and just do it! Making two steering rack extensions for my...
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posted by adrian
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Electric Toothbrush

There used to be a series of sayings.. "You know you're getting old when....." followed by something like ".....you ben...
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posted by Mustardmender-one
15 comments posted 17yrs posted by Mustardmender-one

Elu router Collet sought

Trying to locate a collet for an ELU KF78 router if anyone can assist. I did Google it, but no luck. The router in ques...
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posted by emimec
8 comments posted 17yrs posted by emimec

Elliot boring head problem

I'm getting ready to do a boring job on the mill and I am trying to set up my boring head, Elliot 1/2 to 12" type, and...
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posted by aholeintheground
2 comments posted 17yrs posted by aholeintheground