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    As if criminals are going to abide by any laws to...

    As if criminals are going to abide by any laws to prevent manufacture of firearms. Its illegal to manufacture parts, or complete firearms if you are not licenced. So what will owning a set of blue...
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    looks like its out of my depth...so I will just...

    looks like its out of my depth...so I will just stick with the pot I have
    thanks guys
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    . because my potentiometer can only get down to...

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    because my potentiometer can only get down to 56hz. I was wondering if there was anything else which was more sensitive?
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    Anologue V digital potentiometer

    One for the VFD specialists.

    I have a remote anologue potentiometer for speed control on my woodlathe VFD.

    Has anyone swapped it out for a digital and how did you do it?
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    Wood Lathe tools

    I need to make a couple of wood lathe turning tools to take some 15mm dia carbide tips.

    Is 12 or 15mm mild square steel suitable or should I use something else...surely mild steel would be okay?
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    brown tip SBA115 15% silver cu to cu (cu to brass...

    brown tip SBA115 15% silver cu to cu (cu to brass with flux)
    Blue Tip SBA245 45% silver cu to steel or stainless or steel to steel, SS to SS etc
    Sixpence or threepence great stuff and is better...
  7. CRC Longlife.

    CRC Longlife.
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    3d Indicator at an affordable price?

    Any one tempted to try one of these?
    ...
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    The first lens implants around early 70's were...

    The first lens implants around early 70's were put in front of the iris and immediately behind the cornea. Those implants caused problems for the cornea over time, and many people such as myself, had...
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    SA its gone

    its gone
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    SA Air hose. 3/8bsp fittings

    I suspect its around 30 metre of air hose. New never used. Free to good home in Adelaide. Pickup only. Not interested in posting. Location Athelstone. 0411703609402560
  12. And its usually left on the footpath for others...

    And its usually left on the footpath for others to get rid of. Also bunnings have electronic bins ....seen a guy taking out all old defunct computer towers at my local.
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    Yes I have one...

    Yes I have one...
  14. Some interesting that you guys may appreciate.

    https://motofaction.org/books-catalogues-brochures-manuals/ -
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    Yep thats what I would have thought also...star...

    Yep thats what I would have thought also...star for 415v, and not Delta
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    pick it out with a pocket knife...your as rough...

    pick it out with a pocket knife...your as rough as guts...just pop it like a pimple!
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    The compressor, if not able to draw in air is...

    The compressor, if not able to draw in air is less efficient and hence head pressures would be lower and power consumption lower.

    Compressors are loaded up when compressing air.
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    always buy a meter that can check...

    always buy a meter that can check capacitors...save a lot of messing around.
  19. I am guessing that 1 phase is missing. Wire...

    I am guessing that 1 phase is missing. Wire direct to motor as you suggest.
  20. That should work just fine. Alie Express is...

    That should work just fine.
    Alie Express is good...its just some of the suppliers that use the platform who may not be...so dont forget to ensure your parcel does arrive, and should it not just...
  21. BLACK FRIDAY Sales...what a load of croc %^&*

    I have been watching out for a a couple of so called Black Friday bargains.

    A couple included the Roybi 36V scarifier from the big green shed and a fishing reel and rod from the snake store (any...
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    Its on FaceBook market place. Asking $1000.00

    Its on FaceBook market place. Asking $1000.00
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    Great work Bob

    Great work Bob
  24. I would have called them a paddle wheel fan. Very...

    I would have called them a paddle wheel fan. Very common for dust/chip extraction for wood mills and the like.
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    well tell us how you fixed ...?? did you find a...

    well tell us how you fixed ...?? did you find a supplier?
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    two tone?. looks more like lighting effects...

    two tone?. looks more like lighting effects rather than two tone.
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    my experience...spare parts are not available....

    my experience...spare parts are not available. turf it and buy new brand name unit as they do last longer than no name or lesser known brands.
  28. Thread: Boiler plans

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    making a steam generator? Make sure you put in...

    making a steam generator? Make sure you put in appropriate safety devices.
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    WOOHOO! Congrats Michael. Well done

    Congrats Michael. Well done
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    couldnt agree more

    couldnt agree more
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    some tradies dont think about what the next guys...

    some tradies dont think about what the next guys who have to come and fix it. Get in and get out ..make more money. Seen it far to often where units are installed too close to roof edge. I have had...
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    I am with your son...each outlet has to be a...

    I am with your son...each outlet has to be a separate circuit.
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    Just adding to what Michael said. Having a...

    Just adding to what Michael said.

    Having a "false table" on top of the RT also allows it to be a sacrificial item...should you stuff up.
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    To follow the standards are for those who wish to...

    To follow the standards are for those who wish to ensure their insurances are going to pay out in the event of something going wrong.

    In other words if its for home/domestic/handyman use, where...
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    an intruder

    copied from the Age

    An intruder is threatening Melbourne’s beloved pair of falcons and their future offspring perched on a Collins Street office building, with a looming fight set to determine...
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    my 8inch vertex is not light. I can manage it tho...

    my 8inch vertex is not light. I can manage it tho but will be thinking that I should make a table/stand that can sit next to mill table and just slide it on and off. I have found the 8inch too small...
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    wish I was there...what a great a tax deductible...

    wish I was there...what a great a tax deductible junket..lol
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    can we get to three?

    can we get to three?
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    they are back and looks like four eggs again. ...

    they are back and looks like four eggs again.

    https://367collins.mirvac.com/workplace/building-overview/falcons-at-367-collins
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    there was also the Rawl nut...a rubber type...

    there was also the Rawl nut...a rubber type lookalike to a nutsert.
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    Last method with tooth brush. Wont take too long...

    Last method with tooth brush. Wont take too long if you do some soaking before using brush.
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    I use trefolex and HSS taps (preferably new) only...

    I use trefolex and HSS taps (preferably new) only on stainless...carbon taps and everything else just sucks.....
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    for lathe you say...why not turn one up?

    for lathe you say...why not turn one up?
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    Waldown Switches

    If anyone is looking for Waldown switches check out the Waldown FB group

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/336249488103893/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=604352901293549
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    if it was mine: I would start from beginning. ...

    if it was mine: I would start from beginning.

    Those old US style fuses will be hard to get if you need a replacement.

    The overload down in the bottom right with orange button is a ring in and...
  46. Thread: VFD Questions

    by eskimo
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    ditto what Barron and Steve say...and also is the...

    ditto what Barron and Steve say...and also is the VFD a vector drive type?.
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    I would just use a bolt on crimp lug...maybe...

    I would just use a bolt on crimp lug...maybe solder the wire to the lug....like these
    399394

    After all the lug you have shown uses a screw.
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    Or one can charge it up and leave it on the bench...

    Or one can charge it up and leave it on the bench for guests to pick up and wonder what the f it is......? lol
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    Legionella is a natural occurring bacteria....IT...

    Legionella is a natural occurring bacteria....IT IS NOT A VIRUS!

    It is found in streams, ponds and most water sources...even your shower!

    25% of the population have the antibodies which...
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    I just went to the local spring...

    I just went to the local spring manufacturer...they have a scrap table....lol
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