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Post by Tel on Jul 22, 2007 8:52:16 GMT
Finally started to get something on ther ground
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Post by Shawki Shlemon on Jul 22, 2007 10:00:45 GMT
Is this in the backyard Tel ? it looks a very good start . Wish you all the best.
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Post by Tel on Jul 22, 2007 12:09:43 GMT
Thanks Shawki, yes, it's on the northern side of the house, just seperated by the path - a nice little sun trap in winter.
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Post by abby on Jul 26, 2007 8:51:47 GMT
Looks great Tel , I want to start mine soon but it will mostly be bridges if this weather doesn't change soon. Abby.
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Post by steam4ian on Jul 28, 2007 22:09:25 GMT
G'day Tel. Please tell, where did you get the track? Is the rail aluminium?
Regards Ian
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Post by Tel on Jul 29, 2007 11:43:02 GMT
Yes mate, code 250 Aluminium (Micro Engineering) Track is made the hard way - I'll post a pic or two shortly.
I got my rail from The Railcar in NSW, but I might have a link to something a bit closer to home for you
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Post by Tel on Jul 29, 2007 11:46:01 GMT
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Post by Tel on Jul 29, 2007 11:57:04 GMT
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Post by steam4ian on Jul 29, 2007 23:22:58 GMT
G'day. We now have "show and Tel"! Very inspiring and instructional, a picture truly is worth 1000 words. THANKS MATE! BTW, your bench and floor makes me feel at home. I am in the middle of rearranging my working space and even during the tidy up the bench is a mess. Over the three days I lowered the bench by 4"; put a back on it to stop things falling off, mounted the new mini-mill on it, extended it and mounted the drill press on it. The bench grinder and cut off saw are now mounted on turn table fixed to a cheapy folding work bench; I can rotate the turn table to get the machine I want; saves space. I must set up a web site and post a picture. Last night I got a portion of the floor clean enough to be able to stand in front of the lathe; still a long way to go! Regards. Ian
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Post by Tel on Jul 29, 2007 23:33:17 GMT
;D Now why does that sound so familiar? When, and you most probably will, want to power the X axis on the mini mill give us a shout - I can probably steer you right www.flickr.com/photos/95582559@N00/sets/72157594555315453/Bugger - you might have to copy and paste that link as I can't get it to work properly
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Post by steam4ian on Jul 30, 2007 4:14:46 GMT
G'day Tel. Thanks for pics. I have two WW drives sitting on my bench at the moment while I work out where to put them. For the X axis travel I was thinking of using the drive out of an old Dick Smith cordless drill with defunct batteries. I have already used one to power a cross drilling attachment; I was impressed by the gearbox, better than I expected. I like your rear tool post, great for boring; makes me think this is a near future project for the Chinese 7x12. WHEN??? My wife wants to retire on my earnings, spend her money on travel. Again, Thanks mate!
Regards Ian
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Post by Tel on Aug 4, 2007 7:45:35 GMT
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Post by AndrewP on Aug 4, 2007 9:36:08 GMT
Sweet Tel! Now that is straight, congrats to the p-way gang.
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Post by Tel on Aug 4, 2007 11:46:51 GMT
Thanks mate, the per way gang had a fair bit of experience with 12"/ft stuff back in the '60's - it helps
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Post by AndrewP on Aug 6, 2007 20:51:56 GMT
Yep, I've lugged rail and hammered spikes about the same time, only I was doing it for fun! trouble is our 5" gauge portable track seems almost as heavy nowadays, what that saying? 'Age is a high price to pay for maturity' - too darned right.
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Post by Tel on May 29, 2008 10:15:28 GMT
A little further around - but progress is slow
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Post by paul on May 29, 2008 16:35:39 GMT
Needs a nice bit of water under that viaduct Tel
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Post by Tel on May 29, 2008 21:20:25 GMT
That is the ultimate intention mate
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