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20th Mar 2023, 03:09 PM
Thread: which tig welder
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thanks for the input and reply
thanks for the input and reply
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19th Mar 2023, 04:15 PM
Thread: which tig welder
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which tig welder
hi all, as a retired qualified welder boilermaker i have an australian made 250amp mig and arc 140amp running off 240v for home workshop use that all work well ,never giving any trouble after many...
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11th Mar 2023, 05:31 PM
Thread: Welding a Cracked Head
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mate get a qualified welder to do it next time, i...
mate get a qualified welder to do it next time, i shake my head in disbelief if you intend going out on the high seas with a repair like that
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13th May 2022, 06:03 PM
Thread: model engineer magazines
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VIC magazines are now all sold to kryn how will be...
magazines are now all sold to kryn how will be picking up and making another visit
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28th Apr 2022, 01:48 PM
Thread: model engineer magazines
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VIC i am sorry i dont get on my computer that often...
i am sorry i dont get on my computer that often to read messages regarding the magazines,
if anyone's interested i am open to offers and its best to contact phone or text me on 0424839434
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19th Apr 2022, 10:40 PM
Thread: engineering books
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VIC all book now sold to ashley and kryn thanks all
all book now sold to ashley and kryn thanks all
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19th Apr 2022, 02:38 PM
Thread: model engineer magazines
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VIC model engineer magazines
for sale is a large number of model engineer mags
they range from the years 1940s, 50s, 60s,70s,80s
most are in good condition but some of the older ones are in poor condition but still all... -
19th Apr 2022, 01:50 PM
Thread: engineering books
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VIC engineering books
ALL BOOKS ARE SOLD THANK YOU
for sale is some various engineering books they are
machine tool reconditioning by connelly, published 1955 very good condition $100
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14th Feb 2022, 01:40 PM
Thread: Anti-spatter liquid
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i just use coles home brand non stick cooking...
i just use coles home brand non stick cooking oil, $1.85 per 400g can
even some tight workshops i have contracted at too use it
works well and cleans up with thinners damp rag prior to painting
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29th Jan 2022, 11:30 AM
Thread: Homebrew Slotter project !
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best simple one i have seen was on YouTube where...
best simple one i have seen was on YouTube where a cheap chinkese electric motor 1/3hp mounted to right hand speed reduction gear box which are available cheap on ebay ,home made conrod and ram...
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6th Jan 2022, 05:03 PM
Thread: Grinder tool rest
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i had one grinding rest years ago , was a hart...
i had one grinding rest years ago , was a hart casting kit with a small table and fence
i used it for grinding lathe tools, and made harold halls jig for grinding the ends of end mills
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6th Jan 2022, 04:45 PM
Thread: Shipping and customs clearance
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sounds like dealing with a shipment through...
sounds like dealing with a shipment through customs and the high charges is just like hiring a lawyer, the cost are akin to highway robbery
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9th Nov 2021, 12:03 PM
Thread: MARS MINERVA Resto..
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nice old machine, great project and will give...
nice old machine, great project and will give good service again
old flat belt lathes are becoming collectible and sort after buy home
hobbyist machinist,
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20th Oct 2021, 02:02 PM
Thread: Steel Suppliers Melbourne
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handy steel Heidelberg sell small amounts and...
handy steel Heidelberg sell small amounts and will cut to length and have large of amount of off cuts you can buy
they sell rhs, bar tube ect
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12th Oct 2021, 11:33 AM
Thread: HEBCO Grinder refurbishment
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looks great, will last another hundred years
looks great, will last another hundred years
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15th Aug 2021, 11:42 PM
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thank you pete for offering up your nh waldown...
thank you pete for offering up your nh waldown drill press it will have found a good home .thank you and will pick up when
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15th Aug 2021, 01:49 PM
Thread: Joplin vice colour
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what a nice example and well looked after, no arc...
what a nice example and well looked after, no arc strikes or lumps of weld, no angle grinder marks either , very nice
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30th May 2021, 02:33 PM
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waldown na super sensitive high speed drill
hi all i am after a waldown super sensitive high speed drill press,
i need one for drilling jets so if any one in melbourne has one please let
me know.
it can be 3 phase or 240 volt
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12th Apr 2021, 08:08 PM
Thread: Dandenong 1957 truck plant
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thanks for posting, back in time to when our...
thanks for posting, back in time to when our politicians backed our manufacturing industry:o
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22nd Nov 2020, 11:29 AM
Thread: lathe chucks
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thanks Kryn , so glad you got the chuck ok and...
thanks Kryn , so glad you got the chuck ok and are happy with it, and no aussie post damage,
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18th Nov 2020, 12:56 PM
Thread: lathe chucks
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chuck
cuck backplate SOLD to ironwood thankyou Damien
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17th Nov 2020, 10:28 PM
Thread: lathe chucks
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postage
hi ironwood I can send the lathe back plate to you for $10.00 postage which will include a tracking number
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16th Nov 2020, 10:44 AM
Thread: lathe chucks
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price for back plate
sorry i left it out back plate is $20
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13th Nov 2020, 10:10 AM
Thread: waldown NOS drill press motor
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waldown NOS drill press motor
i picked up a NOS waldown drill press a few years ago and swapped out the motor for a single phase one
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13th Nov 2020, 09:57 AM
Thread: lathe chucks
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all good 8inch chuck sold to bruce thankyou
all good 8inch chuck sold to bruce thankyou
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10th Nov 2020, 01:16 PM
Thread: lathe chucks
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chuck
hi ian the three jaw 6 inch is pending sale and 4 jaw 8 inch british made is sold .
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9th Nov 2020, 01:14 PM
Thread: lathe chucks
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hi Ian not sure what you mean, do you want the...
hi Ian
not sure what you mean, do you want the chuck centre bore sizes ? i can measure them for you
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9th Nov 2020, 11:03 AM
Thread: lathe chucks
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lathe chucks
hi everyone i have some lathe chucks for sale and a backplate
first chuck is a three jaw, 160mm diameter, made in poland, no key or outer jaws, is bolt on backplate type, $60
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16th Jun 2020, 01:26 PM
Thread: New machinery purchase
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many years ago at work a fitter was moving a...
many years ago at work a fitter was moving a brobo saw with a forklift and tipped it over and snapped the pivot casting in half, he repaired it by welding it up, did a good job too, same fitter also...
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11th Apr 2020, 07:34 PM
Thread: Anyone bought from China lately
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stu as far as lathe toolings concerned there's...
stu as far as lathe toolings concerned there's plenty of industry quality lathe and milling machine tooling available second hand
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4th Apr 2020, 09:03 AM
Thread: Anyone bought from China lately
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hi guys, if you can please try not to source...
hi guys, if you can please try not to source items from china, i know it will be more expensive but it's better to pay a bit more and buy from australia and other countries than give hard earned to...
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16th Feb 2020, 07:09 PM
Thread: Hercus 260 ATMH
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make sure you rob a bank on the way to newmac ,...
make sure you rob a bank on the way to newmac , you would think they were the bandits when you hear the price:o:C:no::rolleyes:
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17th Dec 2019, 10:05 AM
Thread: Welding in Melbourne
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just from my own experience, we no longer have...
just from my own experience, we no longer have large manufacturing companies employing full time staff and training apprentices, one company would have at least 5-10 on at any one time out of...
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14th Dec 2019, 01:23 PM
Thread: Welding in Melbourne
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nothing has changed, the 4571 visa is still on...
nothing has changed, the 4571 visa is still on going, full time permanent jobs are now either abn or labour hire, one structural steel company in melbourne to cut cost went to the philippines to...
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13th Dec 2019, 06:44 PM
Thread: Welding in Melbourne
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to be honest what welding jobs left in melbourne...
to be honest what welding jobs left in melbourne are mostly all taken, mostly by visa holders , fair enough if there's a shortage of welders no problem, but there's not,
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8th Dec 2019, 12:14 PM
Thread: workshop bench racking
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workshop bench racking
workshop bench or garage shelf racking its 2540m long x 620m wide and 920 high
cross beams are very heavy so can support fair amount of weight just needs some mdf for shelves
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30th Nov 2019, 11:09 AM
Thread: odds and bods
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thankyou lex great to meet you as well and that...
thankyou lex great to meet you as well and that the chuck is what you thought it was, cheers mate:rolleyes:
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27th Nov 2019, 05:24 PM
Thread: odds and bods
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jacks sold pending to greg
jacks sold pending to greg
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27th Nov 2019, 05:20 PM
Thread: odds and bods
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lathe tools sold to steve
lathe tools sold to steve
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27th Nov 2019, 05:19 PM
Thread: odds and bods
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magnifinder sold pending to waxen
magnifinder sold pending to waxen
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27th Nov 2019, 05:17 PM
Thread: odds and bods
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lathe chuck sold pending to techo1
lathe chuck sold pending to techo1
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27th Nov 2019, 11:15 AM
Thread: odds and bods
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odds and bods
hi every one having a clean out, can post items message me for a postage quote
lathe tools sizes range from 20mm-25mm and parting tool has 43mm height $50 the lot
jacks $50 pair
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17th May 2019, 11:15 AM
Thread: Cheap Waldown DP in Coburg Vic.
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ropetangler for what that drill went for nearly...
ropetangler for what that drill went for nearly $200 its hardly worth the time and effort fabracturing a new bottom table, assembling and painting, when you can buy waldowns complete ready to use...
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13th May 2019, 02:33 PM
Thread: Cheap Waldown DP in Coburg Vic.
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it needs more than some bit of tlc , the bench...
it needs more than some bit of tlc , the bench drills bottom table, where the column sits in has been dropped and the casting snapped in half, and the snapped in half piece is missing so i think the...
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8th May 2019, 08:45 PM
Thread: old quickie type plate cutting machine
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sold
sold
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8th May 2019, 02:20 PM
Thread: old quickie type plate cutting machine
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Hi kryn sent you a PM re-postage
Hi kryn sent you a PM re-postage
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7th May 2019, 07:38 PM
Thread: old quickie type plate cutting machine
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old quickie type plate cutting machine
for sale is a old english made oxy torch plate cutting machine, its missing the track and the arm rack that the torch bolts to, so what you see in the pictures is all there is
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7th May 2019, 07:13 PM
Thread: chinese mini lathe steadies
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chinese mini lathe steadies
lathe steadies would suite the small chinese mini style lathes or maybe adaptored to something else
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24th Feb 2019, 04:03 PM
Thread: gmf motor rewind
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hi all thought i would update my gmf grinder...
hi all thought i would update my gmf grinder rewind, i called a company in knox victoria and for a quote over the phone it was $600 to rewind the motor
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26th Jan 2019, 03:42 PM
Thread: gmf motor rewind
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nothing to do with the bearings , i replaced both...
nothing to do with the bearings , i replaced both about 1 year before and the grinder had bugger all use , i would imagine 1 hours continuous running of a electric motor that has little or no cooling...