Recent content by narrowgauger

Hi there have you cheched the tool height ?? I have found that these should be set slightly low when used on the Proxxon 230 and believe that the same would apply to the 340. if set correctly you will get a perfect cut. if set too high they will not cut and create a surface that looks...

Andy when buying from Titan ensure that you are completely satisfied with the guarantee to the extent that I would insist on a 24 month guarantee period. Ask me why I know. If you are buying a SIEG machine, the mob in Adelaide are by far the best price for the machine & shipping. $ 850 for...

Hey Gus I can see about 10 serious safety problems in your photographs, including: - container with toolholders on headstock: this tray can vibrate off at any moment distracting you whilst the machine is running; - the work area is far too crowded for safe operation; - power board in your...

Hi Guys I am looking for a member living in the vicinity of Myrtleford Victoria who might be able to assist me with the installation of a new control board & wiring of my small lathe. whilst I am a reasonable model buider the electrical problems on the lathe have me completely puzzled...

Michael we use 2 Sieg SX2's in daily production for our model locomotive business and find that they provide excellent service over the 24 months that they have been in use. In my view they represent excellent value for money and will perform flawlessly once correctly set up. the SX2 will...

Jason exquisite piece in every respect. what really stands out, apart from the supurb engineering, is the paintwork. Really goo to

for ultra small pitch roller chain go to [email protected]. best prices and wide range of sprockets & chain ex stock. Laurence will happily sell you one inch or any length you need. PSME may also be contacted by phone (508) 478 3148. No connection except as a very happy professional customer...

Gentlemen, for once I disagree with the comments made in response to chucking small diamter drills. The fundamental problem is that irrespective of the chuck used the run-out with straight drills is such that gross inaccuracy will exist. Furthermore the length of the drill is likely to provide...

Hi Guys, the issue is operator error since the problem is intrinsic in the design. Yes, there is some tweaking that can be done to assist in minimising the problem but in the end it is a visible check in location of the pin that is vital. couple of improvements that will assist: - paint the...

Hi Brock couple of points that you will need to consider: - this unit is identical to the Titan model sold in Australia, so you will not have a serious problem with parts; - how are you clearing the unit through customs. This is a very important issue since the combined costs charged by...

all round choice would be the Sieg SX2 on the basis that it is a very competent machine, belt drive with a brushless DC motor, all at an affodable price. Little Machie hop has (in my view) the best deal with the longer table in a nice loking package. If the machine has to go to a location...

welcome your'e right much to learn from this group. where are you located. have fun Bernard

Chris, at one time this machine and the Toyo 210 were the only small hobby machines available. The Toyo survives to this day as the Proxxon 230 due to the excellent bed design resulting in a precise, robust machine. your little machine did not survive the test of time notwithstanding that...

Hi There irrespective of quality of the product (on which I cannot comment) a 6 inch RT is FAR too big for the X2. I use a 4 inch table with a 75mm Proxxon chuck and find that this is too large for the standard X2 table, limiting the Z-axis to the extent that it makes the entire set-up...

gbravo I am in awe of your BMW engine. will be looing forward to the next episode. noticed that you were looking for small roller chain. Perhaps this may help: - 0.1475 inch pitch roller chain (3.75mm pitch) is available from Precision Scale Model Engineering [[email protected]] - material...