Recent content by Mattty

Thank you for all the good info, I should of stated that I live in NSW Australia. So if I bought a 415v lathe and changed out the motor to a 240v, do I need to change anything else on the lathe (eg switches, contacts etc) keep in mind, electrical is my weak point. Thanks Matt

Hi Is anyone here using a "phase converter". I only have 240v power in my shed but I am finding 415v (3 phase) tools are a lot cheaper to buy. I can buy a phase converter for $2800 which converts 240v to 415v power. any thoughts Thanks Matt

which lathe do you prefer the hercus or hafco? I have a hercus and was going to upgrade to a hafco, but after seeing your hercus with the DRO , i am not sure what to do. i want to make a model steam engine, which lathe do think is best suited Thank Matt

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Old-Antique-Vintage-Cast-Iron-machine-face-plate-for-either-lathe-or-mill-RARE-/281270845682?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item417d0c80f2 would this make a good welding table?

That is a great table. how do the clamps latch in the holes? Thanks Matt

This is worth watching, it goes for 20min, at 14.00 min he talks about his lathe bench set up, and if its not correct it will cut a taper. Thanks Matt

I am after advice, I am looking to make a bead roller and i guess the back to spur gears are the same ratio??? would this be correct? Thanks Matt.

The original plans were only 600mm wide but I made mine 850mm, you really could make it as long as you like, you would just need to use thicker steel and beef it up a bit more. I think in hindsight I should have made it 1200mm wide (4ft).

I will get the link to the plans on Monday and post it here. It will bend 2mm mild steel.

The finished bender

and more photos

More photos

Hi I have just finished making a sheet metal bender, and thought I would share some photos. I got the plans from a friend at work who in turn found the plans online on a wood working forum. Thanks Matt