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3rd Dec 2020, 08:29 AM
Thread: brake calipers with handbrake function
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Google rear brake caliper and have a look at the...
Google rear brake caliper and have a look at the pictures of calipers .A lot of makes use a mechanical hand brake built into the hydraulic caliper Mazda ,Nissan,VW .You will have to pick the one that...
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29th Nov 2020, 05:19 PM
Thread: Do we ALL need to own a drill doctor?
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20 years ago I always hand sharpened drills now...
20 years ago I always hand sharpened drills now the eyes are not that good. So I now prefer split point 4 facet drill points . Even with the old eyes if I'm in a hurry and no good drill available in...
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16th Oct 2020, 08:25 AM
Thread: How to expand copper tube?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFOTxT1qkLk you...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFOTxT1qkLk
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23rd Jun 2020, 05:53 PM
Thread: FEXAC Milling Machines
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Where I worked we had 3 they were great solid...
Where I worked we had 3 they were great solid machines never a problem .
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7th Jan 2020, 05:25 PM
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If the chuck is longer than the travel I'd under...
If the chuck is longer than the travel I'd under cut the back only first then move the chuck so the full travel is achieved an able to put a fence up at the front that isn't under cut
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11th Oct 2019, 12:31 PM
Thread: Bronze or brass
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Some cast iron would be my choice instead of...
Some cast iron would be my choice instead of steel on steel .Depending on the length of the bush you could use an old brake disc machine a couple bushes and press them in on top of each other...
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3rd Sep 2019, 01:57 PM
Thread: How to make a fan blade?
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Water cool it then water the garden at the same...
Water cool it then water the garden at the same time
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25th May 2019, 08:27 AM
Thread: Bandsaw blade
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Hi I have a roll of 1/4 18tpi not sure the make...
Hi I have a roll of 1/4 18tpi not sure the make but I can cut & post a couple of meters if that gets you out of trouble I got it off ebay also some 1/2 & 5/18 pm me if you wamt some
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21st May 2019, 01:05 PM
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First check that the Quill is damaged get a new...
First check that the Quill is damaged get a new drill chuck arbour .Use some bearing blue and compare against a couple of good tapers & see if they are all the same .You maybe able to scrape the high...
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23rd Apr 2019, 06:21 PM
Thread: Broken spring
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Yes you do not only replace one especally if they...
Yes you do not only replace one especally if they are not off the shelf the same item differant lengths loads etc mybe keep the old one as a spare if off roading
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23rd Apr 2019, 06:02 PM
Thread: Broken spring
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This place has an 840mm eye to eye of road...
This place has an 840mm eye to eye of road trailer spring
https://www.swiftcotrailerparts.com.au/Leaf-Springs-Black-X34/OFF-ROAD-RE-BOUNCE-EYE-TO-EYE-SS181.html
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23rd Apr 2019, 05:47 PM
Thread: Broken spring
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Just go to your local car/4x4 spring shop they...
Just go to your local car/4x4 spring shop they will make one or two to suit .Alot of boat trailers have the shackel mounts welded to a bolt on angle bracket so yes you could do that .You could also...
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2nd Apr 2019, 11:25 AM
Thread: spot welding in Brisbane
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I have a portable hand held spot welder if your...
I have a portable hand held spot welder if your near caboolture
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24th Jan 2019, 09:28 PM
Thread: WTB Shaper
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good luck
good luck
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24th Jan 2019, 01:09 PM
Thread: DIY Water proof Vapour Blasting Cabinet
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Do a ebay search for ( Wiper Motor for Land...
Do a ebay search for ( Wiper Motor for Land Rover Series 1&2 ) They are a self contained unit with an on/off switch at the back $40 new
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10th Dec 2018, 08:19 PM
Thread: Squirt bottles
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I haven't but good Idear will give it a go ...
I haven't but good Idear will give it a go
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10th Dec 2018, 08:16 PM
Thread: hercus lathe serial numbers
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Hi I don't have a Hercus lathe but I do have a...
Hi I don't have a Hercus lathe but I do have a 270 shaper Serial no 4Q2833 & a 3a tool & cutter grinder cant find the serial I'm sure it has been painted over if you know wher it is located ill try...
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10th Dec 2018, 07:26 PM
Thread: Squirt bottles
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a nice way to punch in the hole is with a lathe...
a nice way to punch in the hole is with a lathe dead center .Just tap it on the top of the can just to the side of the spray fitting far enough away to not damage it and the heat from the solder wont...
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10th Dec 2018, 07:08 PM
Thread: Squirt bottles
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grind the rubber off the tubless valve there is a...
grind the rubber off the tubless valve there is a nice brass easy to solder fitting inside
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10th Dec 2018, 06:56 PM
Thread: Squirt bottles
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Refillable-compressed-air...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Refillable-compressed-air-spray-can/dp/B008B6QHB6
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26th Nov 2018, 07:23 AM
Thread: Hydraulic Cylinder Fix
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That's a displacement ram no piston or piston...
That's a displacement ram no piston or piston seal and the bore of the cylinder is not important there is a wear ring at the bottom of the rod to keep the rod in the centre of the cylinder .One...
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5th Nov 2018, 10:50 AM
Thread: (Attempt 2) Russian milling machine
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Well sometimes the correct speed from the book...
Well sometimes the correct speed from the book won't work like when using a Fin big flycutter out of balance so a quick spin up is safer than hitting the go button than trying to find & hit the stop.
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5th Nov 2018, 07:47 AM
Thread: (Attempt 2) Russian milling machine
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The T button will start the main motor when held...
The T button will start the main motor when held in & stop when released .It is used to check the rotation is the way you want it ,speed is what you want & it is in gear correctly .
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10th May 2016, 05:30 PM
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Tail stock looks great beautiful work ! Just for...
Tail stock looks great beautiful work ! Just for some extra benefit add a diamond dresser location to the back of tailstock if possible but maybe too late not enough material there now ?