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  1. Smith & Arrow - Still offering member discount???

    Guys,
    I want to order some more Smith & Arrow products. The last time I did so I used a member discount code that Ben had put up here, only I cant find it now...

    Does anyone know if Smith &...
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    Storing files

    Guys,
    Just wondering how you all store your files?

    I recently acquired a dozen or so that were laid in the bottom of an old steel toolbox I came across.

    They seem good quality, about half have...
  3. Thanks guys, much appreciate the suggestions. ...

    Thanks guys, much appreciate the suggestions.

    I need to keep the M20, firstly because the female parts are already made but secondly because the parts are more subjected to shear than tension...
  4. Major Diameter Help for threading with a Die

    No real reason for not single pointing, other than I figured I would need to keep re-grinding the HSS bit and I already had a die!

    I suspect heat build up may have something to do with it. Having...
  5. The first one I started with the die in the...

    The first one I started with the die in the tailstock holder, got about half to 1 turn on it, just enough to be able to hand start the die and then transferred to the bench where I could get the...
  6. Major Diameter Help for threading with a Die

    Guys,
    Im not sure if Ive spent the last few years being mis-informed, or if something is amiss.

    Yesterday I had two widgets to make from 316 stainless that needed 40mm of M20x1.5 thread cutting...
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    I was in Gasweld the other day. I didn't pay much...

    I was in Gasweld the other day. I didn't pay much attention but I did see they had Lincoln Viking helmets in stock and a heap of lenses at the side of their helmets.


    Sent from my iPhone using...
  8. Excellent idea Grahame - thanks for thinking of...

    Excellent idea Grahame - thanks for thinking of us noobs.

    I'd share soscity's comments... An "idiots guide" approach would be fantastic so that we can actually apply the information to our...
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    Jordan, I'd be interested in those plans if you...

    Jordan,
    I'd be interested in those plans if you can lay your hands on them.


    Thx
    Jon
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    Button die holder ideas

    The holder for the 1" dies was an after thought!

    I already had a wrench for my 1" dies and thought that I just needed something to hold the other sizes. As it turns out the 1" wrench is much...
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    Button die holder ideas

    This is what I did. Admittedly mine goes in the tail stock but I've used the 'rings' method you describe. I have a mix of 1", 11/2" & 2" dies - it works well.
    ...
  12. How much water in compressor line is acceptable?

    Ok, so I popped into the shed before work this morning, followed Bobs guide to determine the actual cfm.

    Turns out mine is 19cfm when cold - a good bit less than the published 25cfm!

    As for...
  13. Im fairly sure the motor is running the right...

    Im fairly sure the motor is running the right way. Im relying on my memory now, but I recall when I installed it I spent a lot of time reading Bob's other compressor posts where direction could be...
  14. Thanks Bob... Time to get the stopwatch and...

    Thanks Bob...

    Time to get the stopwatch and calculator out:)
  15. It's funny you should say that... The same...

    It's funny you should say that... The same thought crossed my mind also.

    In the end I decided (based on nothing more than a quick mulling over in my head), that it probably didn't matter.

    The...
  16. Thanks Michael. That explains the high duty...

    Thanks Michael. That explains the high duty cycle!

    Perhaps a silly question, but can you explain / show the math behind arriving at 19.8cfm @ 15psi?


    Thx
    Jon
  17. Interestingly I've just looked up the cfm usage...

    Interestingly I've just looked up the cfm usage for my sander - it says 3.3cfm.

    I know this can't be all that accurate because of the way the compressor has to run to keep up...

    On the other...
  18. Thanks guys. An interesting read. I'm on the...

    Thanks guys. An interesting read.

    I'm on the coast so humidity is a bit of an issue.

    I will change the 8mm hose for a properly sized one and see how I get on. Thankfully this job is only going...
  19. Dean, Pipe is all Aluminium. Roger, tank is...

    Dean, Pipe is all Aluminium.

    Roger, tank is drained daily. Maybe get 75-100ml from that.


    Thx
    Jon
  20. How much water in compressor line is acceptable?

    Ok, so I know the ideal is none!

    My compressor is a Peerless P25. 3 phase, 25cfm.

    From the tank I have a temporary 8mm ID hose connected to my 25mm DIA pipe that runs around the shed. That pipe...
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    Thanks guys, appreciate the input and...

    Thanks guys, appreciate the input and experiences. I'm going to have a word with the paint supplier and see what they say re nozzle size.

    I'll spend some of the weekend reviewing the GunMan...
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    The body panels are definitely to strip back and...

    The body panels are definitely to strip back and paint in the future.
    They are currently not too bad, in so much as they are fairly clean & tidy. Problem is that the previous owner took a 2" brush...
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    Spray gun - where to start?

    Guys,
    I need to gear up to be able to spray paints few items on my project car (1950's Land Rover). Nothing big at all. First things are engine & gearbox mounts I've had to make, a radiator housing...
  24. I got an email back from Create overnight. They...

    I got an email back from Create overnight. They say they interchange perfectly because they use the same / original drawings.

    With all the positive reviews about Create, I guess the question now...
  25. Genuine Multifix holder comparable with new Chinese holders??

    Guys,
    I have the opportunity to buy a genuine Swiss Multifix tool post & 4 holders.

    Does anyone know if the Createtool.com holders are compatible with the original Swiss holders?? I've heard...
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    New Hercus 40" beds

    Whilst I don't need one, I do think this is a good idea. As RC pointed out, it's a lot of work to mate the various other lathe components to the bed but having said that, if your lathe is badly worn...
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    You can ask Kryn, but unless horsey equipment...

    You can ask Kryn, but unless horsey equipment stuff and general household stuff that you can't throw away but never use is your kind of thing there's nothing in there of interest!!! It's mostly all...
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    So I thought I'd post a photo of the project that...

    So I thought I'd post a photo of the project that left me with the spare materials to make my cabinet...

    http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/15/445ab8061457c28a1ebce04a6cdb9a7d.jpg

    Back to...
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    Ken, Runners are some 19x43 ripped into 3 (along...

    Ken,
    Runners are some 19x43 ripped into 3 (along the 43 side) and screwed onto the 19mm MDF. The drawer bases run along the top of the runner.

    The drawer fronts are of the false variety so that...
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    My new tool drawers / cabinet

    Wow! Lots of likes and words of encouragement!!! I nearly didn't post it - Thanks all.

    Kryn, the other drawers are still empty at the moment!!! I'm deciding how I'm going to fill them:)

    One...
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    My new tool drawers / cabinet

    Not sure if this should be in woodwork or metalwork as it has elements of both!!

    Anyway, the other weekend I had a spare 8' x 4' sheet of 19mm MDF, just less than a sheet of 6mm MDF and a few...
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    Having read all of the above I guess I better...

    Having read all of the above I guess I better stop using it neat as a hand degreaser!

    In my defense I only use / used it to get the thick dirty grease off. I usually wash the brake cleaner and...
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    Im not sure how long this has been fixed for, but...

    Im not sure how long this has been fixed for, but for all others that have missed any similar announcement, the Metalwork Forums are now visible in TapaTalk.

    Thanks very much to whoever fixed it...
  34. Thanks, very interesting.

    Thanks, very interesting.
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    bump...

    bump...
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    Afternoon all, Just wondering if there is any...

    Afternoon all,
    Just wondering if there is any update on expected timeframe for Tapatalk to be up and running for the forum yet?

    Please, pretty please be asap!

    Thanks
    Jon
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    Thanks Ray.

    Thanks Ray.
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    Tapatalk support for this forum?

    Guys,
    Maybe Ive been searching incorrectly, but how do I get Tapatalk to see this forum?

    I spend most of my time away from home and need access from my phone & tablet...

    I can still see the...
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    Well, here it is, just needs a little dressing...

    Well, here it is, just needs a little dressing and cleaning:

    https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5835/21083008636_b1c4c4950f_o.jpgCompressor cap made from recycled HDPE by Jon Kelly, on Flickr

    Its...
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    This forum appears to have lost the "Thanks"...

    This forum appears to have lost the "Thanks" button - Thanks Bob!
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    Im not at home at the moment (away with work) and...

    Im not at home at the moment (away with work) and don't have a screwdriver at hand to pull the mould apart, hence no picture yet.

    After 30mins in the oven I got the feeling that probably 20 -...
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    Just a quick update... This was how I prepared...

    Just a quick update...

    This was how I prepared MkII for the oven:
    https://farm1.staticflickr.com/650/20840950468_4f92e2ec00_o.jpgShredded Milk Bottles by Jon Kelly, on Flickr

    After 10 mins at...
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    Very interesting. Id love to use the microwave...

    Very interesting. Id love to use the microwave as it would be much quicker. Having said that I cant afford to replace the one in the kitchen if everything went pear shaped!

    I have also read that...
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    Oven temperature was about 180 - 185 ^C by the...

    Oven temperature was about 180 - 185 ^C by the scale on our oven. The temp scale shows 160 & 200 so I had it just past half way between the two - Ive read that a safe temperature is 350^F. I was...
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    Turning Milk Bottles:)

    I was inspired in part by a Youtube clip of a bloke making a slingshot out of HDPE and in part by a need to make a new plastic housing for the end of my 4WD compressor.

    I cut up a load of 2L milk...
  46. Update... Because 2 of the particular joints...

    Update...

    Because 2 of the particular joints that kept leaking were a PITA to get to I went down to Reece's and bought a couple of 1/2" BSPT - 1/2" BSPT brass fittings and some thread tape! They...
  47. Thanks all. I can see one thing I haven't done...

    Thanks all. I can see one thing I haven't done when using the Stag and that is de-grease the fittings before sealing.

    I did use WD40 to aid cutting the threads, after blowing them clean with the...
  48. :) Yes Im aware thread tape exists here :) I also...

    :) Yes Im aware thread tape exists here :) I also know from first hand that the Bunnies stuff is rubbish and based on others recommendations thought I try the Stag.

    I assume Im threading correctly!
  49. Stag Jointing paste - What am I doing wrong??

    Guys,
    This follows on from my previous post about my airline pipe around my garage...

    A bit of background...
    I already had some suitably sized brass hex bar so have made a few 1/2" BSP - 1/4"...
  50. Bar Wrench. Interesting links though, I'll have...

    Bar Wrench.
    Interesting links though, I'll have a look in more detail later. Perhaps another practice project coming along:)


    Thx
    Jon
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