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29th Mar 2024, 04:00 PM
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Battery adaptor to replace unabtainable battery
Ten or more years ago I bought quite a few 18V cordless tools and batteries over a few years from a known tool supplier in Queensland. These worked well but in time I needed replacement batteries...
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2nd Feb 2024, 05:17 PM
Thread: Small Norton grinding wheels
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VIC One more very satisfied customer as my Norton...
One more very satisfied customer as my Norton wheels were delivered today and as other have said well packed. This order took a little longer to arrive than some others but as my address gets only...
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1st Feb 2024, 08:04 AM
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Do T & C Grinders need coolant at any times
I bought a Taiwanese Universal BM450A T & C grinder second hand back in the late 1990s. Then used it to sharpen some end mills and since other activities in my life meant it has not been used since....
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25th Nov 2023, 05:22 PM
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Interesting Auction Notice with some machine tools
I read about this auction at Dalby Qld on 2nd December with possibly something for everyone.
December 2nd, Dalby, UNRESERVED Vintage Machinery and Collectables. (Estate of Neville Morris) –... -
21st Nov 2023, 07:09 AM
Thread: Scratch Built Steam Engine
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I have watched this thread with interest from the...
I have watched this thread with interest from the start but I agree that a different thread title probably would have more viewers. I don't know if it is possible for the original poster to edit the...
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14th Nov 2023, 07:01 AM
Thread: Where to Buy Carbide Inserts
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Black book
I recently purchased a new 3rd ed metric Black Book because I needed to get some info from it. I have somewhere a copy of a previous edition I bought about twenty years ago but after searching a lot...
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1st Nov 2023, 06:59 AM
Thread: Is Grahame ok?
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Is Grahame ok?
I have not noticed any posts or comments from Moderator Grahame Collins for some time. If caused by any health problems wish him a speedy recovery.
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22nd Oct 2023, 07:04 AM
Thread: Model Engineering books
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Buy them
I have just searched a number of book sale sites and these books are available on different sites at very much higher prices so I think you should get these ones as you may never get better deals.
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17th May 2023, 09:42 PM
Thread: Cataract operations
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Cataract plus op
I have been a patient of an eye surgeon in Townsville for many years since being referred by an optometrist for Glaucoma management plus general eye health so cataracts have been under review too. I...
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23rd Apr 2023, 10:58 PM
Thread: New Mag Drill Issue
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Two Mag drills
Some years ago I bought a cheaper Baumr-AG mag drill which was well built and works well but is not set up to use annular cutters as it came with a chuck on a MT2 arbor. I have used it quite a few...
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28th Sep 2022, 06:59 AM
Thread: Restoring a Weir boiler feed pump
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Six years old
The most recent entry by Phil in these posts is six years ago so Dhug's post may not be seen by Phil.
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3rd Nov 2021, 04:49 PM
Thread: Hamilco - Taiwanese lathe spare parts
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Not a Lathe
When I read this thread I recognised the "Hamilco" brand so went to my shed and took photos of the Hamilco hacksaw I have. Doesn't help with getting parts as I bought it secondhand so dealer or agent...
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25th Sep 2021, 04:58 PM
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W F & J BARNES Co Drilling machine with well used (abused) table
I am a member of the local historical society in Collinsville, Qld who are the trustees and caretakers of the Scottville BCCM No1 mine site at Scottville a small town a few kilometres from...
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5th Jun 2021, 08:12 AM
Thread: Dust masks
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Airshield Pro user
After reading about the Trend Airshield Pro mask I purchased one earlier this year. Searching the internet the best priced one I found was from VEK Tools for $510 approx, also purchased the ear muffs...
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19th Dec 2020, 06:55 AM
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Looks like what I recall
Hi Graham's Eng.
Thank you for the information and photos. That machine certainly looks similar to what I recall back then. As you are in Brisbane it is possible it could be the same machine as I... -
27th Apr 2018, 05:32 PM
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[QUOTE=snapatap;1934419]That bloke is on PM to....
[QUOTE=snapatap;1934419]That bloke is on PM to. He always bitches about how his old machines in his paddock are worthless. A few people have asked for details on what he has but he never...
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27th Apr 2018, 12:47 PM
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Sorry, It seems you did not understand my post. I...
Sorry, It seems you did not understand my post. I copied and pasted this from another forum with a link in the top line. I did this because if anyone was interested they could contact the person...
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27th Apr 2018, 06:00 AM
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Scrap Metal Prices Apparently on the Rise
Scrap price at 10 year high.
"If you ve been hoarding scrap,or just hoping to get your money back on a hopeless project. Had a visit today from a buyer,he offered me $300 a ton for heavy,maybe... -
3rd Feb 2018, 01:57 PM
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Just like to add that there were motorised drill...
Just like to add that there were motorised drill sharpening machines available certainly in the 1960s. I started my apprenticeship as a F&T in 1960 at Evans Deakin Brisbane, Montague Road works....
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29th Jul 2017, 05:51 PM
Thread: My Welders, if interested
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Sticky: Latest Welder
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I bought this Lincoln AS400 welder recently which I don't really need. Noticed it on facebook a few weeks ago and was interested as I thought I would like to have it.... -
23rd May 2017, 09:00 AM
Thread: back button
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Same has been happening to me here for a few...
Same has been happening to me here for a few days. Other sites all ok.
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26th Apr 2017, 04:51 PM
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Bearing Metal
I know I have two or three bars of bearing metal around so went looking. So far only found a 3Kg bar of Hoyts No11R which I found at a swap meet about twenty years ago. This one is stamped but can't...
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26th Apr 2017, 04:29 PM
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azzrock, Evans Deakin, Brisbane. Montague Road...
azzrock,
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25th Apr 2017, 07:30 PM
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This might not help much but I was involved quite...
This might not help much but I was involved quite a few times pouring bearings for marine engines during my apprenticeship in the 1960s. My memory is that we used only town gas with compressed air...
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15th Jun 2016, 10:51 AM
Thread: NBN satellite internet gone live
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My previous download speeds with Skymesh varied...
My previous download speeds with Skymesh varied between two and five Mbps with uploads slower. I meant to do some speed tests before the changeover for a comparison but didn't happen. A couple of...
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14th Jun 2016, 07:23 AM
Thread: NBN satellite internet gone live
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I have been connected since 31st May to NBN...
I have been connected since 31st May to NBN Skymuster with ISP Skymesh. No real installation problems except installer turned up in the morning after I had driven 55Kms to town because the booking...
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23rd Mar 2016, 07:05 AM
Thread: Helmet Comparison
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After I read about the Lincoln Viking 3350 on...
After I read about the Lincoln Viking 3350 on special at Total Tools I decided to look at one. Had to drive to Townsville, NQ (250 Kms from me) for an appointment so called into Total Tools,...
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5th Mar 2016, 03:43 PM
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I have an old Lincoln 175 Weldandpower AC...
I have an old Lincoln 175 Weldandpower AC combination unit driven by a Lombardini single cylinder diesel. I use this for jobs away from power outlets on my 8 hectare rural residental block. Easily...
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4th Mar 2016, 06:17 AM
Thread: Mig testing near lilydale
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I used some small disposable argon cylinders...
I used some small disposable argon cylinders before I bought a larger "E" cylinder so maybe you could try a disposable. About $40 at Bunnings but most tool and hardware stores keep them.
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26th Feb 2016, 07:42 AM
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A year or so after finishing my F&T...
A year or so after finishing my F&T apprenticeship I worked in the workshop of the Chemistry Dept at Queensland University for about a year in late 1960s. Employed as a tradesman but classified as a...
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7th Feb 2016, 05:41 PM
Thread: TIG welding gloves
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Bob, I have a pair of Tigmate welding gloves...
Bob, I have a pair of Tigmate welding gloves which I find very suitable. Inside there is a info tag noting they are from elliottaustralia.com size S which leads me to believe they should be available...
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18th Jan 2016, 07:20 AM
Thread: Whisperings
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Sticky: Welcome return
Pleased to see this thread going again. One of the most interesting for me on this site.
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12th Nov 2015, 09:39 AM
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The other green machine could be a mechanical...
The other green machine could be a mechanical metal punching/stamping machine. Unfortunately I was pressed for time and did not manage to get any information. Although I am a member of the club I do...
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12th Nov 2015, 09:26 AM
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Overhead Lineshaft drives at BMP facility
While I was at the Burdekin Machinery Preservationists open day last Sunday I managed to get as many photos as I could on the various areas of the club site spread over a number of buildings within a...
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11th Nov 2015, 09:28 AM
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Burdekin Machinery Preservationists Blacksmith Shed
As mentioned in another thread I was at the BMP open day last Sunday 8th November. I was fairly busy but managed to get some photos of the recently built Blacksmith shed to house equipment no longer...
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11th Nov 2015, 09:09 AM
Thread: BMP Open day, Some steam machinery
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BMP Open day, Some steam machinery
Last Sunday went to the Burdekin Machinery Preservationists club open day to help operate their steam machinery. The facility is located in Brandon, a small town in the Burdekin area in North...
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7th Oct 2015, 09:25 AM
Thread: cold cut saws - ?
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Ozito Model OZCCS1800WA
I have had a Ozito cold cut saw for over 5 years. The one I have is the model in the Title above.
Not the same as the one you are considering as mine is 1800W with a no load speed of 1300rpm.
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6th Oct 2015, 01:37 PM
Thread: Line boring dingo loader arms
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My Dingo
Interesting to see the repairs you made to your Dingo loader. I have had one for eight years and find it very useful and now I am still able to do things I probably couldn't manage without it. The...
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16th Sep 2015, 06:01 PM
Thread: Cairncross Forgacs Dry-dock Brisbane
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Forgacs graving dock, previously Cairncross
Thank you YBAF,
Looked up Forgacs dock and found out was previously known as Cairncross dry dock. Worked there on ship repair quite a few times during the 1960s so brings back some memories.
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16th Sep 2015, 03:58 PM
Thread: Cairncross Forgacs Dry-dock Brisbane
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More info please
I am interested to know where and when this shipyard auction took place. I served my F & T apprentice ship with Evans Deakin from 1960 to 1965 mainly at South Brisbane but also a couple of years at...
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6th Aug 2015, 12:02 PM
Thread: ANNOUNCEMENT/POLL - metalworkforums.com
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Sticky: Poll: My vote
I voted a while back in the "don't care" column mainly because I am a recent member here and I thought the longer time members would vote as they wished so I would be content to go with the result.
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18th Jul 2015, 12:43 PM
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My power hacksaw is a reasonable size and...
My power hacksaw is a reasonable size and although I don't use it a lot now, I recently cut some solid mild steel bar approx 75mm dia with it.
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3rd Jul 2015, 09:29 AM
Thread: Beaver lever block
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After adding the previous photos I thought I...
After adding the previous photos I thought I should have shown the block disengaged so here are a couple.
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3rd Jul 2015, 08:14 AM
Thread: Beaver lever block
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I have two lever blocks so just took some photos...
I have two lever blocks so just took some photos of the smallest one (1.5T). It is quite a few years old but still works ok. To release the chain the whole ratchet mechanism is disengaged from the...
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2nd Jul 2015, 12:04 PM
Thread: Building a sheet metal folder in India
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Maybe this is the large snips.
http://www.woodworkforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=351437&d=1435756387
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29th Jun 2015, 02:40 PM
Thread: Need help picking a 3in1 welder!
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I bought a Token Tools Ac/Dc digital welder...
I bought a Token Tools Ac/Dc digital welder earlier this year and happy with its performance. Haven't used it as much as I hoped yet but happy with Tig welding aluminium and stick welding steel with...
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27th Jun 2015, 02:50 PM
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This is a copy of a post I made on 7/4/15 on...
This is a copy of a post I made on 7/4/15 on another thread in the Welding forum. It seems nothing has changed since then. I was in Townsville last week and called into Total Tools there. They now...
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8th Jun 2015, 02:00 PM
Thread: Australian machine tool history
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Diluted labour
Started a fitting & turning apprenticeship at Evans Deakin in Montague Road, South Brisbane in 1960. Came from a small country town with a couple of small engineering shops and a blacksmith place and...
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27th May 2015, 01:20 PM
Thread: Your favourite tooling supplier
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Sticky: Token Tools Recommendation
I know Token Tools has been mentioned in previous posts but I would like to add to these comments.
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23rd May 2015, 07:03 AM
Thread: Cut-40 Plasma cutter
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Plasma cutting galvanised steel
I have recently plasma cut some dip galvanised channel for a small job shown earlier, so I will attach that photo. I did not prepare the steel in any way just marked the cut line with paint marker....