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2nd January 2013, 04:26 PM #161915 17"x50" LeBlond heavy duty Lathe, 24" Queen city shaper, 1970's G Vernier FV.3.TO Universal Mill, 1958 Blohm HFS 6 surface grinder, 1942 Rivett 715 Lathe, 14"x40" Antrac Lathe, Startrite H225 Bandsaw, 1949 Hercus Camelback Drill press, 1947 Holbrook C10 Lathe.
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2nd January 2013, 11:04 PM #17
A an aside: I'm in the very fortunate position of having a cast iron surface plate (thanks to Machtool and Marco for grinding for me) AND a decent sized Granite plate (thanks to GregQ). I'm finding myself using the cast iron plate for measuring all the time now because it's so much easier to set up indicators with magnetic bases securely compared to attaching measuitng gear to granite.
I also have a 12"x9" Carbatec "cheese board" to use on surfaces too difficult or heavy to move. I recently used it clamped to a right angle angle plate to spot off a vertical granite surface. I find that easier to read than off the ground angle plate directly.Cheers,
Joe
9"thicknesser/planer, 12" bench saw, 2Hp Dusty, 5/8" Drill press, 10" Makita drop saw, 2Hp Makita outer, the usual power tools and carpentry hand tools...
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3rd January 2013, 09:58 AM #18SENIOR MEMBER
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3rd January 2013, 04:59 PM #19GOLD MEMBER
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There's also these:
http://www.toolingonline.com.au/inde...mart&Itemid=53
While a little more expensive, still pretty cheap and just that little bit bigger.
Simon
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3rd January 2013, 05:51 PM #20SENIOR MEMBER
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I have my original 600 x 600 x 100, I could be talked into selling. It was the first one I ever bought over 20 years ago. I think I got that from Hales Tooling, and it was $12 or $1500 back them. There were no cheap plates back then. I'd still need about $450 for it. Anything less its just not worth parting with.
I still have a 1m square A grade, if any one wanted a bigger plate.
Regards Phil.
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3rd January 2013, 07:33 PM #21
Does that include the stand, Phil?
GQIt's all part of the service here at The House of Pain™
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4th January 2013, 09:30 AM #22SENIOR MEMBER
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Yes, Comes with the stand.
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3rd March 2013, 01:59 PM #23
A big thank you to Phil, Ray, Josh and Rod from Goode Engineering For a great day yesterday. I hope i didn't spread the dreaded man flu to any of you!
After an easy but rather slow at times trip home (managed to get caught behind an oversized boat on a low loader between Yass and Canberra) I unloaded the plate and started scratching my head as to how to get the plate off the pallet. After unpacking it was clear the Phil was already 2 steps ahead of me, he had slung the plate onto the pallet and left the slings in place. An easy lift and the plate was back on the stand and wheeled into the workshop on the pallet jack.
I have to ask Phil, the blue plastic squares, what are they from? And thanks again for lunch.1915 17"x50" LeBlond heavy duty Lathe, 24" Queen city shaper, 1970's G Vernier FV.3.TO Universal Mill, 1958 Blohm HFS 6 surface grinder, 1942 Rivett 715 Lathe, 14"x40" Antrac Lathe, Startrite H225 Bandsaw, 1949 Hercus Camelback Drill press, 1947 Holbrook C10 Lathe.
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3rd March 2013, 03:02 PM #24
Hi Ewan,
That is a nice looking surface plate! I didn't get to see it yesterday since it was all boxed up. 1 meter x 1 meter is a pretty handy size as well.
it was a real pleasure meeting up for a leisurely lunch with yourself, Phil, Josh and Arthur. Plus, I learnt a bit about step grinding ..
I think Josh is going to fire up the laser later and check those gage blocks..
Regards
Ray
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4th March 2013, 10:28 AM #25SENIOR MEMBER
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I meant to tell you about the slings. But I see you worked it out.
The blue plastic squares. No idea what they are really. Neil (Neil317) from this forum, gave them to me. He's in the plastic industry. Like a full ream of them. Probably 100 sheets. He also gave me a roll of grey plastic. I should have brought you some of that, It makes a good temporary cover.
I must point out, it was Ray that insisted on paying for lunch. All in all, it was a good day out.
Regards Phil.
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25th June 2013, 12:34 AM #26
Well, to put this thread to bed i now own a pair of squares as well. I have been procrastinating over them for ages but finally pulled the trigger on a 400x250x40 and a 250x160x25, both 00 (there goes my DRO money.....). Why 2 sizes? well it didn't really cost any extra in freight so i thought why not. It also means i can compare them to each other to see just how square they are.
I purchased them direct from the manufacturer in China, after getting many quotes of varying prices, levels of English and attitude, i noticed many companies were offering the same brand, so i went straight to them. Good English and very good service.
Firstly, the boxes are crap......On the other hand the overall quality of the squares is good, the reports seem to be fairly genuine, they have serial numbers and an actual signature on them. (not just inspector no.3 )
I set them up on the rock and clocked the long edges with my .0001" mits DTI, i really couldn't measure any variation along the lengths. They pass the spin test nicely and actually stick to the rock rather nicely, vacuum i think.
Anyway, i have a foot in the door with these guys now, they make parallels, straight edges etc, and would recommend them.
Cheers,
Ew1915 17"x50" LeBlond heavy duty Lathe, 24" Queen city shaper, 1970's G Vernier FV.3.TO Universal Mill, 1958 Blohm HFS 6 surface grinder, 1942 Rivett 715 Lathe, 14"x40" Antrac Lathe, Startrite H225 Bandsaw, 1949 Hercus Camelback Drill press, 1947 Holbrook C10 Lathe.
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25th June 2013, 12:52 AM #27GOLD MEMBER
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mmmmmm pretty
The first picture is a little scary though. looks like the large one has a crack in it lol.
Stuart
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25th June 2013, 11:12 AM #30
Stuart's on the money with his superpowers as usual, its a quartz band. I'll post the email address for the supplier this evening.
Cheers,
Ew1915 17"x50" LeBlond heavy duty Lathe, 24" Queen city shaper, 1970's G Vernier FV.3.TO Universal Mill, 1958 Blohm HFS 6 surface grinder, 1942 Rivett 715 Lathe, 14"x40" Antrac Lathe, Startrite H225 Bandsaw, 1949 Hercus Camelback Drill press, 1947 Holbrook C10 Lathe.