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10th Sep 2023, 03:32 PM
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Many thanks to all.
Many thanks to all.
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4th Sep 2023, 09:27 AM
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Looking for unground solid tungsten carbide rod
Anyone know where I can get
An unground solid tungsten carbide rod
6" Long x 1/4" OD
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31st Jul 2023, 12:16 PM
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Thanks for the quick reply The bolt has to...
Thanks for the quick reply
The bolt has to be flush on the blade side.
Like the smaller one on the right in this pic.
I don't know how they expected it to stay without falling out.
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31st Jul 2023, 10:36 AM
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Any thoughts about repairing these loppers?
Made quick work on all my small branches cut.
Finished the big branches with sawzall.
Went to place the lopper into its bag and found this rivet(?) had fallen out.
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20th Jul 2020, 01:41 PM
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Nice! Thank you!
Nice! Thank you!
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20th Jul 2020, 01:39 PM
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Thanks but nothing in 3mm x 12mm
Thanks but nothing in 3mm x 12mm
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20th Jul 2020, 01:36 PM
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Was looking for some one local. Might have to...
Was looking for some one local.
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20th Jul 2020, 01:35 PM
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I rang them to verify. He was absolutely sure....
I rang them to verify.
He was absolutely sure.
But is checking to be sure.
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He's measured a number of them and they are around 11.8 and 11.9.
Which I think is OK.
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Completely out... -
20th Jul 2020, 10:28 AM
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trying my hand as a maker: 387680 George...
trying my hand as a maker:
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George Archer Metals
https://www.archermetals.com.au/contact-us/
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20th Jul 2020, 10:06 AM
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Please help find near me - Stainless Steel Flat Bars 2mm x 12mm and 4mm x 12mm
In 1m lengths:
Please help find near me - Stainless Steel Flat Bars 2mm x 12mm and 4mm x 12mm
or perhaps:
Stainless Steel Flat Bars 3mm x 12mm x 1m * 2
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7th Jun 2020, 09:49 AM
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Ad on Gumtree for FREE FREE FREE Broken Executive...
Ad on Gumtree for FREE FREE FREE Broken Executive Office Chair.
With pics and explanation of the break.
And not wanting to pay $28.50 to add to landfill.
8 responses. Gone within 2 hours.
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6th Jun 2020, 03:21 PM
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I there any way to recycle any part of the chair?...
I there any way to recycle any part of the chair?
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6th Jun 2020, 12:47 PM
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Thanks heaps gents. Really appreciate all the...
Thanks heaps gents.
Really appreciate all the quick support.
Had talked the lady into going in halves on a $500 chair.
Found this one instead.
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5th Jun 2020, 09:07 PM
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Thanks to all. It's a gas lift chair. Shame...
Thanks to all.
It's a gas lift chair.
Shame on me.
My back was bothering me so much.
I put it off for so long looking for a good price on an executive ergonomic chair that never eventuated.
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5th Jun 2020, 03:18 PM
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Lookiong for metal working in/near my post code 3146
Metal workers,
Is it worth my time to repair this?
Purchased only a few months ago for $135AU.
Seller will not respond.
Can you fix this?
Is it worth repairing.
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4th Apr 2019, 09:02 PM
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Be gentle with it sounds so strange when dealing...
Be gentle with it sounds so strange when dealing with a HEAVY-DUTY job site table saw.
It's like it was designed to fail.
But doing themselves a disservice when a hobbyist with light use compared... -
4th Apr 2019, 04:13 PM
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Rang Dewalt to ask about the thread size and they...
Rang Dewalt to ask about the thread size and they had the presence of mind to ask about my warranty.
Sounded better on the phone than in reality.
Could have sworn they were talking like they... -
4th Apr 2019, 08:09 AM
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Freakin' geniuses gents. Much appreciated. ...
Freakin' geniuses gents.
Much appreciated.
The saw stop lift looked perfect.
Wonder if I can find the specs while I'm waiting for rush hour to clear. -
3rd Apr 2019, 10:05 PM
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Now that that is sorted. I'm wondering if this...
Now that that is sorted.
I'm wondering if this would be a good time to fix the 30+ winds it takes to go from max height to max depth.
If I had money to burn could I Have a rod made with wider... -
3rd Apr 2019, 09:55 PM
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The bottom tip was m12 using a number of Bunnings...
The bottom tip was m12 using a number of Bunnings bolts.
The m16 was too big.
they didn't stock in between.
So asked the Bunnings tool shop to use caliper to get about a 14mm width.
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3rd Apr 2019, 09:18 PM
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Thanks gents. Since the weld probably won't...
Thanks gents.
Since the weld probably won't work on this material,
as advised I'll have to go with the Helicoil.
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3rd Apr 2019, 08:26 PM
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With the helicoil kit, would I have to widen the...
With the helicoil kit,
would I have to widen the thread hole to say 16mm
Then insert a 2mm collet that has a 14mm / 2mm thread?
I was thinking screw the 14mm nut onto the bolt.
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3rd Apr 2019, 08:16 PM
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Looks like plenty of room. But not a welder. ...
Looks like plenty of room.
But not a welder.
Don't know if spot welding would work on this material or not.
Or whether it would be easier or not.
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3rd Apr 2019, 04:37 PM
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Should I waste my time tracking down a m14 nut?...
Should I waste my time tracking down a m14 nut?
If so, any suggestions on what material?
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3rd Apr 2019, 02:12 PM
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Help please Welding a bolt to my table saw - height winder threads have stripped
Pics here on partner site: Dewalt DWE7491-XE - Crank will turn freely upwards but blade will not rise
I'd like to weld a matching thread nut for the bolt just above the stripped threads housing.... -
31st Oct 2018, 09:40 PM
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Thanks Dave J. Ordered. Man thats cheep! ...
Thanks Dave J.
Ordered.
Man thats cheep!
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31st Oct 2018, 01:28 PM
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Thanks to all. Tried SKF Bearings via phone....
Thanks to all.
Tried SKF Bearings via phone.
Their HQ was close but won't help in selection since they don't have a sales counter. grrrr
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31st Oct 2018, 09:44 AM
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Please help size and select these bearings
My first venture into Radial Ball Bearings
Any help is greatly appreciated.
These bearings
376583
From here:
http://www.minibearings.com.au/catalogue/quick/Bearings%20-%20Economy.pdf -
7th Oct 2018, 05:40 PM
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And thanks to all who replied. Any and all...
And thanks to all who replied.
Any and all comments are welcome.
In that vid,
the first view of the back,
you can see the dowel sandwiched between the top of the box and the (supposed to... -
7th Oct 2018, 05:28 PM
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This was my first attempt on scrap material. ...
This was my first attempt on scrap material.
https://www.facebook.com/barrysum/videos/1895880023781918/
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7th Oct 2018, 05:27 PM
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All sorted. Thanks to CastWarrior. Absolute...
All sorted.
Thanks to CastWarrior.
Absolute Champion!
Thanks for the work and the chat.
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6th Oct 2018, 06:59 PM
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No lathe. The metal plate is working so far as...
No lathe.
The metal plate is working so far as ripping the heck out of pine.
I don't have a 13mm. Or larger sizes of HSS.
They are on the expensive side.
So was hoping to get some help in just... -
4th Oct 2018, 12:49 PM
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Yes that would be great. Please PM to sort the...
Yes that would be great.
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4th Oct 2018, 12:37 PM
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Please help drill 13, 13.5 and 14mm holes in 10mm steel plate near Glen Iris, 3146
Hi all,
I have a 10mm metal plate I'm trying to use as a dowel maker.
My 12.7mm hole results in super rough pine dowels and sanding down doesn't help very much.
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2nd Sep 2017, 01:43 PM
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Suggestions for rounding over sharp edges on engineers square and combination squares
Suggestions rounding over sharp edges on engineers square and combination squares?
I've just purchased reasonably in-expensive engineers square and combination squares.
All have sharp edges.
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11th Jan 2017, 12:00 PM
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Welder near Glen Iris Vic who can weld triton power saw housing back together?
I posted this in the Triton forums and a member suggest I ask here.
Triton TSA001-235mm Precision Power Saw - repair/replace enclosure or buy a new saw?
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25th Mar 2015, 11:14 PM
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Generous forum member assistance successful
A very generous member helped in sorting this out.
Quality professional repair made me humble to witness how easy he made it look.
Really happy with the work and being successful in salvaging... -
20th Mar 2015, 02:20 PM
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Pics for those trying to help. 342603 342604...
Pics for those trying to help.
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19th Mar 2015, 10:26 PM
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Sticky: Didn't know where else to put this. If this post...
Didn't know where else to put this.
If this post doesn't belong here could we please move it to where it does belong so interested parties don't miss out.
Hare & Forbes Machinery House
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19th Mar 2015, 07:16 PM
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Thanks heaps to all. Few more pics to clarify....
Thanks heaps to all.
Few more pics to clarify.
Was just thinking to replace this fan might be quite expensive the get the same high velocity type.
So I might continue to pursue.
Had the... -
19th Mar 2015, 03:34 PM
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Bummer. Thanks for the quick and informed...
Bummer.
Thanks for the quick and informed reply.
Much appreciated.
All my best,
Barry G. Sumpter -
19th Mar 2015, 10:53 AM
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Small welding job need advice if its worth doing ....
Hi all,
I've got a 10 year old fan.
It's heavy duty compared to todays fans.
It circulates a lot of air.
The fan blade has come off its hub/spindle (?)
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28th Jan 2004, 08:03 PM
Thread: Adding A Pic To Your Post
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How to you reduce a photo in PSP 8
Hi all,
I've been using PSP for qucik and dirty copy and pasting pics for years but havn't needed to reduce the size beyond reducing to 2 colors.
I'm now onto Paint Shop Pro 8.
Anyone have a...