Here is a list of all the postings Downunder Dave has made in our forums. Click on a thread name to jump to the thread.
Thread: Driving Small Taps |
16/01/2020 19:52:57 |
Thank you all, for the great suggestions. It goes to show that everyone comes up with their preferred way of doing things. I will try a couple of your ideas. Being an amateur machinist, I will try the simple ways first. I like the guide idea, and certainly I see the merit in tapping the hole after drilling it whilst set up. That makes a lot of sense to me. This is a great forum ,thank you again. Dave |
16/01/2020 01:46:29 |
I am wondering what the generally accepted method of tapping small holes is. IE, what do you use to drive the 2.5mm square shank and keep everything straight. I know there are tools for the larger taps that you can put in a drill press to keep them square, but these tiny taps are another challenge. thanks Dave |
Thread: Raising the work area |
28/11/2019 06:03:03 |
Thank you Neil ,thats exactly what it needs. Now to find one down here. I agree on the vice too, I have yet to buy a good one. I may look at fabricating a block then true it up with an endmill. This is a great forum to learn this hobby. regards Dave |
26/11/2019 23:32:21 |
Thank you for the quick replies. The box square appears to be a good idea. Rigidity is my concern, however as I mentioned, I am only playing with light model stuff. I do have the top slide and a vice mounted on it But it is rather light construction and is not good at holding stuff straight. One other idea was a compound table which could mount on top of the cross slide ,but I dont really need the complicated set up. I will check out the box square. Dave
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26/11/2019 20:15:29 |
I am a newbie to the hobby ,became interested after inheriting a 30 year old Chinese made combo lathe, which had done very little work. I am interested in trying some milling work now and find that fully extended the end mills are too far from the cross slide surface.(150mm from tip of jacobs to cross slide at full extension) . I intend to replace the Jacobs with a collet chuck but even so its all too low. What would be the best way to raise this work area, considering that I am only going to be milling small parts. Your comments /suggestions appreciated Dave |
Thread: MEW renewal problems |
15/11/2019 02:26:04 |
Newby Dave, Thanks Neil, I managed to get it done on my ipad , the desktop was still not letting me complete the transaction. I was putting the “ Rest of the world” in the box too. Go figure, computers can be wonderful help with knowledge but also a total PIA at times. Looking forward to getting your magazine Regards Dave downunder. |
13/11/2019 21:34:42 |
Hi I am a newby, I am trying to buy a subscription (digital) for the magazine and like others above encountered this "do not supply to your part of the world" message. Please tell me what the fix is, Dave Gold Coast Australia |
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