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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...
  2. 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....
  3. 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) –...
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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...
  12. 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...
  13. Thread: Dust masks

    by Normanby
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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...
  14. 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...
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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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    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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    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...
  18. 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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    Sticky: Latest Welder

    368997368998368999369000

    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....
  20. 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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    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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    azzrock, Evans Deakin, Brisbane. Montague Road...

    azzrock,
    Evans Deakin, Brisbane. Montague Road works mainly but also a year or two at Kangaroo Point shipyard. (Five years apprenticeship then).
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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.

    Regards,...
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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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    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...
  31. 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.
    Regards,
    Gerry
  32. 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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    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...
  34. 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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    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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    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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    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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    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.
    Also...
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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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    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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    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.
    The motor is only 1/4 HP but cuts without any problems....
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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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    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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    Maybe this is the large snips.

    http://www.woodworkforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=351437&d=1435756387
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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...
  46. 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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    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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    Sticky: Token Tools Recommendation

    I know Token Tools has been mentioned in previous posts but I would like to add to these comments.

    Recently I decided to buy a new Inverter AC/DC Tig welder because of a problem with the one I...
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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....
  50. Thread: Weldsmart

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    Weldsmart experience update

    Received a reply earlier this week from Weldsmart Support with the cost of a new replacement HF board is $175 delivered. As I have now bought another welder which I am happy with (new Thread soon) I...
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