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SA [QUOTE=pipeclay;2015102]Would you do $600...
[QUOTE=pipeclay;2015102]Would you do $600 including post.[/QUOTE
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SA Price drop to $600.00
Price drop to $600.00
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SA Haimer 3d
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This is a new.
$800.00
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12th Jan 2024, 07:50 PM
Thread: Saw this in the news
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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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23rd Nov 2023, 10:41 AM
Thread: Anologue V digital potentiometer
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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
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23rd Nov 2023, 10:40 AM
Thread: Anologue V digital potentiometer
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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? -
16th Nov 2023, 05:10 PM
Thread: Anologue V digital potentiometer
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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.
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17th Sep 2023, 11:15 AM
Thread: Wood Lathe tools
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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.
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29th Aug 2023, 03:09 PM
Thread: Silver solder percentages
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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... -
28th Jul 2023, 08:51 PM
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CRC Longlife.
CRC Longlife.
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17th Jun 2023, 11:00 AM
Thread: 3d Indicator at an affordable price?
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3d Indicator at an affordable price?
Any one tempted to try one of these?
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16th May 2023, 05:15 PM
Thread: Cataract operations
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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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16th May 2023, 04:59 PM
Thread: Air hose. 3/8bsp fittings
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SA its gone
its gone
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14th May 2023, 06:41 PM
Thread: Air hose. 3/8bsp fittings
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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
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27th Feb 2023, 07:18 PM
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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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17th Jan 2023, 09:34 AM
Thread: Anyone have a Darex E90?
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Yes I have one...
Yes I have one...
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5th Jan 2023, 07:54 PM
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Some interesting that you guys may appreciate.
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1st Jan 2023, 12:29 PM
Thread: Weird lathe motor issue
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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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1st Dec 2022, 10:09 AM
Thread: Splinter tweezers
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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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1st Dec 2022, 10:06 AM
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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.
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29th Nov 2022, 10:58 AM
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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.
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29th Nov 2022, 10:54 AM
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I am guessing that 1 phase is missing. Wire...
I am guessing that 1 phase is missing. Wire direct to motor as you suggest.
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29th Nov 2022, 10:51 AM
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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... -
26th Nov 2022, 10:31 AM
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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... -
7th Nov 2022, 08:06 PM
Thread: SA, Universal milling machine
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Its on FaceBook market place. Asking $1000.00
Its on FaceBook market place. Asking $1000.00
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30th Oct 2022, 08:00 PM
Thread: My Version of a Two Piece or Free Vice
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Great work Bob
Great work Bob
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27th Oct 2022, 10:17 AM
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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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27th Oct 2022, 09:57 AM
Thread: Adelaide cable suppliers?
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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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22nd Oct 2022, 09:54 AM
Thread: Bridgeport in SA, Gumtree
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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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22nd Oct 2022, 09:50 AM
Thread: Mapp Torch Leak.
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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.
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22nd Oct 2022, 09:48 AM
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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22nd Oct 2022, 09:38 AM
Thread: Bit chuffed about this one
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WOOHOO! Congrats Michael. Well done
Congrats Michael. Well done
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7th Oct 2022, 08:37 AM
Thread: Ducted air con repair story
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couldnt agree more
couldnt agree more
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6th Oct 2022, 10:15 AM
Thread: Ducted air con repair story
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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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4th Oct 2022, 09:57 AM
Thread: 3 Phase Outlet Wiring
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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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23rd Sep 2022, 06:37 PM
Thread: Mill Table and Rotary Table Size
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Just adding to what Michael said. Having a...
Just adding to what Michael said.
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22nd Sep 2022, 09:51 AM
Thread: Compressor Service Cost
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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.
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21st Sep 2022, 10:30 AM
Thread: Collins Street raptor
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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... -
17th Sep 2022, 11:36 AM
Thread: Mill Table and Rotary Table Size
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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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17th Sep 2022, 11:31 AM
Thread: Chicago and IMTS 2022
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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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16th Sep 2022, 06:05 PM
Thread: Pebble Tumbler !
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can we get to three?
can we get to three?
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12th Sep 2022, 12:02 PM
Thread: Collins Street raptor
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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 -
10th Sep 2022, 02:02 PM
Thread: Original Rawl bolts
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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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2nd Sep 2022, 07:09 PM
Thread: How to clean blower fan blades?
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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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28th Aug 2022, 09:44 AM
Thread: Tapping fluid recommendations
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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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25th Aug 2022, 10:39 AM
Thread: Chasing machine knobs for resto project.
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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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16th Aug 2022, 12:37 PM
Thread: Waldown Switches
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Waldown Switches
If anyone is looking for Waldown switches check out the Waldown FB group
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14th Aug 2022, 10:00 AM
Thread: Electrical Maintenance Technician wanted
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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.
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7th Aug 2022, 10:09 AM
Thread: VFD Questions
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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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7th Aug 2022, 10:06 AM
Thread: Looking for high amp spade connectors
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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
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After all the lug you have shown uses a screw.