Site Started May 2001::Updated 20th February 2008(Gingery Shaper section)
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Do not take any information on these pages as a recommendation for you to do the same or similar. I do not endorse or recommend any procedures on any pages that are linked to. The things shown on any page or pages are peoples own experiments or procedures and results. Metal melting, metal casting, gas burners, power equipment, grinders, and other workshop equipment are all potentially DANGEROUS.
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FOUNDRY
Early Days of My Foundry Opens new Window.
The Two in One Pour Opens new Window.
Die Holder Updated 16thJune2001 Opens new Window.
Commercial Burner Info Opens new Window.
1 Inch bore Mini Mongo New 16thJune2001 Opens new Window.
Big Mongo New 24thJune2001 Opens new Window.
Cast Al Plate New 3rdJuly2001 Opens new Window.
Experimental A Furnace PAGE 1 New 12thJuly2001 Opens new Window.
Experimental A Furnace PAGE 2 New 12thJuly2001 Opens new Window.
Experimental A Furnace PAGE 3 New 12thJuly2001 Updated 14thSept2001 Opens new Window.
Experimental A Furnace Repair New 6th Nov2002 Updated 19thNovember2002 Opens new Window.
Morganite Crucible Chart New 16thJuly2001 Opens new Window.
Scrap Aluminium To Ingots New 4thAugust2001 Updated 17thAug2001 Opens new Window.
My first split and mounted pattern New 5thAugust2001 Updated 17thAug2001 Opens new Window.
My first lost EPS casting New 11thSeptember2001 Opens new Window.
Al Blocks for Head Dismantler New 29thSeptember2001 Opens new Window.
First and Second Bronzes New 17thNovember2002 Opens new Window.
Aluminium Knobs for Victa Mower New 9th July 2003 Opens new Window.
LATHE & RELATED
Early Days of My Lathe(9"x20") Opens new Window.
Machining Al Hammers New 21stJuly2001 Opens new Window.
Fitting New 4 Jaw Chuck New 30thSeptember2001 Opens new Window.
Drill Bit Shank Repair New 22ndJanuary2002 Opens new Window.
Home made Wobbler Thingy New 14thFebruary2002 Opens new Window.
Horseshoe Compound Support Plate New 25thFebruary2002 Opens new Window.
Tailstock Ram Stop New 9thMarch2002 Opens new Window.
Compound Modification Page 1 New 20thMarch2002 Opens new Window.
Compound Modification Page 2 New 20thMarch2002 Opens new Window.
Home Made Woodruff Cutter New 20thMarch2002 Opens new Window.
Wood Turning Fun on a 9 x 20 lathe New 26thJuly2002 Opens new Window.
Dial Indicator Toolpost Mount New 30thAugust2002 Opens new Window.
9x20 Lathe Catalogue Page New 15thSeptember2002 Opens new Window.
Old Lathe, Unknown make New 2ndOctober2002 Opens new Window.
Thread Dial Question New 26thOctober2002 Updated 19thNovember2002 Opens new Window.
A Bit More Saddle Travel New 27thOctober2002 Opens new Window.
Magnetic Base Repair New 13thNovember2002 Opens new Window.
Front Rail For Mounting Magnetic Base New 31stMarch2003 Opens new Window.
Spindle Turning Handle For Lathe PAGE 1 New 15thApril2003 Opens new Window.
Spindle Turning Handle For Lathe PAGE 2 New 15thApril2003 Opens new Window.
Spindle Turning Handle For Lathe PAGE 3 New 15thApril2003 Updated 4thNovember2006 Opens new Window.
Spindle Turning Handle For Lathe PAGE 4 New 15thApril2003 Opens new Window.
Tailstock Tap and Die Holders PAGE 1 New 17thApril2003 Opens new Window.
Tailstock Tap and Die Holders PAGE 2 New 17thApril2003 Opens new Window.
Rear Saddle Lock New 3rdAugust2003 Opens new Window.
Safety Clutch Bearing Modification PAGE 1 New 22ndJuly2004 Opens new Window.
Safety Clutch Bearing Modification PAGE 2 New 22ndJuly2004 Opens new Window.
Safety Clutch Bearing Modification PAGE 3 New 22ndJuly2004 Opens new Window.
Tensioner Pulley Modification New 24thJuly2004 Opens new Window.
Fancy Clutch Lever and Stop New 24thJuly2004 Opens new Window.
Four Bolt Clamp and Support Plate Page 1 New 6thOctober2004 Opens new Window.
Four Bolt Clamp and Support Plate Page 2 New 6thOctober2004 Opens new Window.
Four Bolt Clamp and Support Plate Page 3 New 6thOctober2004 Opens new Window.
Ball Turning Tool, a Quickie Page 1 New 23rdJanuary2005 Opens new Window.
Ball Turning Tool, a Quickie Page 2 New 24thJanuary2005 Opens new Window.
Ball Turning Tool, a Quickie Page 3 New 12thFebruary2005 Opens new Window.
Ball Turning Tool, a Quickie Page 4 New 12thFebruary2005 Opens new Window.
Little Ripper Solid 4 Way Tool Post Mount Page 1 New 12thFebruary2005 Opens new Window.
Little Ripper Solid 4 way Tool Post Mount Page 2 New 12thFebruary2005 Opens new Window.
Little Ripper Solid 4 way Tool Post Mount Page 3 New 12thFebruary2005 Opens new Window.
3Jaw Chuck/Backing Plate Set True Mod Page 1 New 25thFebruary2005 Opens new Window.
3Jaw Chuck/Backing Plate Set True Mod Page 2 New 25thFebruary2005 Opens new Window.
3Jaw Chuck/Backing Plate Set True Mod Page 3 New 25thFebruary2005 Opens new Window.
My Indexer for Lathe Spindle New 12thOctober2006 Opens new Window.
Degree Wheel for Lathe Spindle New 13thOctober2006 Opens new Window.
Parting Toolholder Modification New 14thOctober2006 Opens new Window.
Mods to Lathe for Variable Frequency Drive Page 1 New 2ndNovember2006 Opens new Window.
Mods to Lathe for Variable Frequency Drive Page 2 New 2ndNovember2006 Opens new Window.
Mods to Lathe for Variable Frequency Drive Page 3 New 2ndNovember2006 Opens new Window.
MILL DRILL, HM-30
My New HM-30 Mill Drill Pg1 New 29th December 2003 Opens new Window.
My New HM-30 Mill Drill Pg2 New 29th December 2003 Opens new Window.
Flycutter For Arbor New 19th March 2004 Opens new Window.
Flycutter For Posilock Holder Page 1 New 20th March 2004 Opens new Window.
Flycutter For Posilock Holder Page 2 New 20th March 2004 Opens new Window.
Longitudinal Gib Screw Modification New 5th October 2004 Opens new Window.
Quill Taper Roller Bearing Adjustment New 23rd February 2005 Opens new Window.
Small Auxilliary Table For Mill Etc. Page 1 New 16th March 2005 Opens new Window.
Small Auxilliary Table For Mill Etc. Page 2 New 16th March 2005 Opens new Window.
Small Auxilliary Table For Mill Etc. Page 3 New 16th March 2005 Opens new Window.
Digital Readout Head on Quill, Page 1 New 16th July 2005 Opens new Window.
Digital Readout Head on Quill, Page 2 New 16th July 2005 Opens new Window.
COMPRESSOR REPAIRS & BABBITTING
Big Fella Compressor New 17thMarch2002 Opens new Window.
Babbitting Compressor Main Bearings Page 1 New 30thMay2002 Opens new Window.
Babbitting Compressor Main Bearings Page 2 New 30thMay2002 Opens new Window.
Babbitting Compressor Main Bearings Page 3 New 30thMay2002 Opens new Window.
Babbitting Con-rod Bearings Page 1 New 1stJune2002 Opens new Window.
Babbitting Con-rod Bearings Page 2 New 1stJune2002 Opens new Window.
Babbitting Con-rod Bearings Page 3 New 1stJune2002 Opens new Window.
Assembling Compressor Page 1 New 23rd November2002 Opens new Window.
SHED AND MISCELLANEOUS
Early Days of My Shed Doings Opens new Window.
Thermocouple Experiments Opens new Window.
Me, the wife and kids, Scrap Aluminium Search New 21stJuly2001 Opens new Window.
Steel Heat/Temper Colour Chart New 7thSeptember2001 Opens new Window.
Dial Indicator Parade New 17thFebruary2002 Opens new Window.
Hand Held LP Gas Burner New 8thJune2002 Opens new Window.
Big Hand Held LP Gas Burner New 8th June2002 Opens new Window.
Insulating Fire Brick New 2nd November 2002 Opens new Window.
Temperature Controller Experiments New 15th November 2002 Opens new Window.
Vacuum Pump and Chamber, El Cheapo New 21st June 2003 Opens new Window.
Little Oscillator(Wobbler) Steam Engine New 1st April 2006 Opens new Window.
GINGERY SHAPER
Gingery Shaper Page 1 - A Start New 8th May 2003 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 2 - Moulding, Casting, Crank Bearing Support New 8th August 2003 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 3 -Machining Crank Bearing Support, Bushes and Shaft New 8th August 2003 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 4 - Moulding Column Sides New 8th August 2003 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 5 - Casting Column Sides New 8th August 2003 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 6 - Milling Slot in Feed Crank Hub New 8th August 2003 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 7 - Moulding Column Front Piece New 23rd October 2003 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 8 - Casting Column Front Piece New 23rd October 2003 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 9 - Machining/Assembly Column Front Piece New 10th January 2004 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 10 - Machining Column 1 New 10th January 2004 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 11 - Machining Column 2 New 10th January 2004 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 12 - Machining Column 3 New 10th January 2004 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 13 - Machining Ram 1 New 24th April 2004 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 14 - Machining Ram 2 New 24th April 2004 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 15 - Fitting Bearing Support to Column Etc 1 New 13th May 2004 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 16 - Fitting Bearing Support to Column Etc 2 New 13th May 2004 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 17 - Crank Yoke Etc 1 New 13th May 2004 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 18 - Crank Yoke Etc 2 New 13th May 2004 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 19 - Moulding Ram Slide Clamps 1 New 13th May 2004 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 20 - Moulding Ram Slide Clamps 2 New 13th May 2004 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 21 - Ram and Stroke Stuff 1 New 17th July 2004 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 22 - Ram and Stroke Stuff 2 New 17th July 2004 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 23 - Chain and Belt Drive Shaft Etc 1 New 28th July 2004 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 24 - Chain and Belt Drive Shaft Etc 2 New 28th July 2004 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 25 - Vee Pulleys 1 New 28th July 2004 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 26 - Vee Pulleys 2 New 28th July 2004 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 27 - Motor Mount - Countershaft Gizmo 1 New 5th October 2004 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 28 - Motor Mount - Countershaft Gizmo 2 New 5th October 2004 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 29 - Motor Mount - Countershaft Gizmo 3 New 5th October 2004 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 30 - Clapper Box 1 New 2nd April 2006 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 31 - Clapper Box 2 New 2nd April 2006 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 32 - Rotating Head New 28th October 2006 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 33 - Down Feed New 28th October 2006 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 34 - Slide Clamps, Down Feed Parts New 28th October 2006 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 35 - Down Feed Parts New 28th October 2006 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 36 - Tool Head/Down Feed Assembly New 28th October 2006 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 37 - Tool Head Angle Degree Ring 1 New 20th February 2008 Opens new Window.
Gingery Shaper Page 38 - Tool Head Angle Degree Ring 2 New 20th February 2008 Opens new Window.
ON LINE UNIT CONVERSION TOOL Opens new Window.
CURRENCY CONVERSION Opens new Window.
CHECK YOUR INTERNET BANDWIDTH/SPEED Opens new Window.
CHECK YOUR COMPUTER SECURITY, CHECKS FIREWALL, PORTS ETC. Opens new Window.
ZONE ALARM FIREWALL (Free one for personal use) Opens new Window.
AVG ANTI VIRUS (Free one for personal use) Opens new Window.
GREAT UNIT CONVERSION PROGRAM -FREE-(Download) Opens new Window.
FREE, UPDATABLE, SPYWARE/SCUMWARE REMOVER (Download) Opens new Window.
2D CAD Program for WINDOWS and LINUX, NOT FREE anymore(inexpensive though), Opens new Window.
FREE for Student and Educational Use, FTP Transfer Program, WS_FTP LE for WINDOWS Opens new Window.
FREE, Yes Absolutely, Excellent and easy FTP Transfer Program, CORE FTP for WINDOWS Opens new Window.
FREE, Yes Absolutely, Another Excellent and easy FTP Transfer Program, FILEZILLA for WINDOWS Opens new Window.
IRFANVIEW, Excellent FREE(personal use), Image Viewer, Manipulator, SlideShow Maker, + + + Opens new Window.
7-ZIP, Pretty Darn Good, FREE, Easy to use, File Archiver/packing,unpacking, High Compression Ratio, Supports many popular compression formats Opens new Window.
Visit WORLD TIME CLOCK Opens new Window.
WEATHER IN AUSTRALIA Opens new Window.
IN MEMORY OF A DEAR, VERY LOVED, SPECIAL SON Opens new Window.
LINKS PAGE UPDATED 17th February 2007 Opens new Window.
ANTIQUE MACHINERY, VEHICLE SHOW NEAR BRISBANE, COMING 28th,29th JUNE2003 NEW 21st JUNE 2003 Opens new Window.
PIONEER RALLY, ETC, ETC. SHOW NEAR BRISBANE, COMING 26th,27th JULY 2003 NEW 13th JULY 2003 Opens new Window.
RUSTY IRON RALLY, ETC, ETC. SHOW, NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES, COMING 6th,7th September 2003 NEW 17th AUGUST 2003 Opens new Window.
FIRE ANT WEEK ENDED TODAY: The War Is Far From Over Though NEW 3rd AUGUST 2003 Opens new Window.
MY FROGS. A Slight Diversion From The Norm NEW 21st April 2004 Opens new Window.
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