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    I can lift my 80 Lb. milling machine vise with one hand!

    Very nice work and a great ideaThm:
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    Aussie stews workshop 1

    HI Geo, Overall I am very happy with my AL960B lathe. It's a good all round lathe where it can be used to turn big and small diameters. The only setback with small diameters is the 1400rpm but it is manageable. In saying that if you were going to be doing a lot of small diameter turning I...
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    July Project of the Month

    HI:), Very well done Thm:Thm:Thm: WEEZ, great Workmanship. I was surprised at how smooth it runs when it going fast.
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    Planimeter

    HI:), Interesting and a very useful device, thanks for posting.
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    fingers skin peeling

    HI:), I agree with what the others are saying. I would be looking at what new products that You might have introduced into Your Shed ie oils, Coolant and sprays.
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    file cleaning

    HI:), I use a File card to clean My Files. If I have some stubborn bits on the File, then I use the end of a screwdriver or scriber to get them out. I use Black Board Chalk on My Files before I file Aluminium.
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    Shop Built Radius Cutter

    HI:), Very Nice Work Thm:. Thank You for sharing the Pictures and the Plans.
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    Bridgeport power feed...old

    HI:) Philip, I just Googled 'bridgeport power feed parts' and I came across this Site http://www.icai-online.com/bridgeport-repair-parts-power-feeds/ . They have parts for 6f and 8f Power feeds. I don't know what other Power Feeds were fitted to BP's or even what Model Yours is.
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    1/2 Scale Tom Thumb

    HI:), Very Nice Work. I like the Cooling Fan set up, I take it that is an after thought ?.
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    Aussie stews workshop 1

    HI:) Rod, Although I was Happy with the Unimig, I did like My Boss a lot better - it's just a much better welder. That real good of Your Local Bolt Shop to give You a couple of Months to Pay. The Price You Paid is pretty good I paid $1450 Cash and got a few rolls of Wire, Tips, rollers etc. I...
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    How BIG is yours?

    HI:), My Workshop is 20ft (6mt) Wide x 24ft (7.2mt) long x 9ft (2.7mt) high. I would have liked a 40 x 20 but I couldn't afford it
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    Aussie stews workshop 1

    HI:) Rod, I had seen Your Welder in The Shop section and I wondered if it wasn't a Boss. It looks like it might be a Newer Model than mine. I bought it to replace the Unimig 250swf that I used to have. There was nothing wrong with the Unimig, I just wanted to downsize as I didn't need the...
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    Aussie stews workshop 1

    HI:) Dave, I am quite well thank you Dave and I hope You are also well. I had seen the User Id Davo J on here and actually wondered if it wasn't You. The Shed is good, apart from needing a Cleanup. I will reply to the WW Pm soon.
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    Aussie stews workshop 1

    HI:), I must have missed Your post, My apologies. Yes Mallacoota is certainly is beautiful and a Nice place to live. Sorry to hear about Your Bad Dining out experience. I know Myself when we have eaten out as a family that there has been the odd time that they forgot to kill the Cow. Good to...
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    Gear Cutters?

    HI:), Thanks for asking the Question SMG, I was thinking about this the other day and not really understanding it. I actually ordered The gear & Gear Cutting Book No. 17 of eBay a few days ago. Hopefully it will give Me a better understanding still.
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    Tap grinding attachment

    HI:), Thanks bigo & wynandavidson I had a look on Ebay the other day. There is a Royal Oak on there that looks like it might have something similar, but couldn't see enough in the Picture to tell. I must have missed the Hybco. This is My Tool & Cutter Grinder that I bought the attachment for...
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    My 'cozy" shop.

    HI:), Although a tight Workshop, You have some Nice Machinery. Two Bridgeports I'm Jealous all I have is a Mill Drill.
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    Where do you store your small offcuts?

    HI:), I certainly wouldn't call it an elegant set up, but I store My Offcuts for Machining and Welding under and next to My Welding Table. The Smaller Offcuts are in cut down 20 Litre Plastic Drums next to the Welding Table. The Bigger offcuts are kept in Fish Bins that I attached Lawn Mower to...
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    The Five Dynasties steam engine model

    HI:), Fantastic Workmanship. All The Best Stew.
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    Inverted Hit n Miss Engine

    HI:), Very Nice Chuck, the Engine looks reallly good. Out of interest when it is running on Compressed Air is it a constant flow of Air ???. All The Best Stew
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