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    I use pvc with caps, also does a good job with...

    I use pvc with caps, also does a good job with tig filler rod.

    For baking check out Storing and Redrying Electrodes
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    Focus Demolition Salvage Yard. Hammond rd...

    Focus Demolition Salvage Yard.
    Hammond rd Cockburn. Corner Spencer st.
    Open 8-4 during the week, 8-1130 on Saturdays. Need to call before visiting.

    No worries - I can do a part sheet if that's...
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    I still prefer 7016's for this type of work, and...

    I still prefer 7016's for this type of work, and if you're struggling to get a good weld doing it faster with iron powder won't make things better.

    Weld hot with a short arc, 60deg v prep. If you...
  4. Thread: Do Nylocks Walk?

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    I've used the nordlocks, seem to work well but...

    I've used the nordlocks, seem to work well but for larger fasteners (M24+)

    What's the application? Very rare for new to unwind, even on vibrating screens, etc.
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    Those machines are a reasonable jasic...

    Those machines are a reasonable jasic manufactured hobby unit. Lightweight inverter, etc. I have a unimig/jasic ac tig that's ancient but throws a nice arc.

    Michael G is correct about what a duty...
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    Hi Des, it can be a challenge finding that sort...

    Hi Des, it can be a challenge finding that sort of gear around Perth. What area are you in?

    I know there's some gridmesh at a salvage yard near cockburn, as well as other steel (mostly lintels,...
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    Thanks for the tips - I suspect that's what...

    Thanks for the tips - I suspect that's what happened to this one.
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    Sticky: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/201989658007 ...

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/201989658007

    Little shaper for those bent that way :)
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    Appears this is a bust. It's had at least two...

    Appears this is a bust. It's had at least two hard crashes, and for the asking price & shipping I'm not game to chance it.
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    Thanks for the feedback. I have three phase etc...

    Thanks for the feedback. I have three phase etc so should be alright.

    The import lathe is basically an AL336, about 6 months old and single phase but I'm just not into it.

    I've got plenty of...
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    I think I'll be pulling the ram on mine shortly....

    I think I'll be pulling the ram on mine shortly. Where did you get the wipers from??
    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170718/4e5e1309884a294c3dea4c96415ba8a8.jpg
  12. Thread: Moving a mill

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    Nice! Pics when it's properly home please :)

    Nice! Pics when it's properly home please :)
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    Late Model Nuttal Lathes

    Is there much knowledge in the forums on the later Kirby made Nuttal Lathes?

    I'm interested in a generation 350 to replace an import lathe that has too many bad memories. The Nuttal appears to be...
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    Love shaper photos - I've got one part way...

    Love shaper photos - I've got one part way through a 'functional' cleanup and the inspiration always helps!
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    A drill bit and a generic liner and job done :)...

    A drill bit and a generic liner and job done :) Straight in the back.

    I just wrap spools when not in use with a bit of pallet wrap.
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    You should be able to get it for about $7.50 from...

    You should be able to get it for about $7.50 from most electrical wholesalers. I only run a short lead from vfd to motor so it's cheap enough.
  17. Thread: VFD for Lathe

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    I agree with BobL. For the size of motor you...

    I agree with BobL.

    For the size of motor you use I'd seriously consider a second hand dual-winding aka two speed motor. That would give you a good simple way of getting both speed ranges.
  18. Thread: Moving a mill

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    Easy up until you mentioned the onsite access. ...

    Easy up until you mentioned the onsite access.

    I have used a large bobcat with jib to take a 2t mill down a curved concrete driveway. It couldn't lift it inside for the headroom but we just used...
  19. Thread: VFD for Lathe

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    Fun fact about vfd's - you lose power when you go...

    Fun fact about vfd's - you lose power when you go slow. Gears are always better.

    A motor has a set vf (voltage frequency) relationship so when you decrease frequency you decrease power. Most...
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    Oh, and if you're planning on a dro use shielded...

    Oh, and if you're planning on a dro use shielded cable - vfd's are really noisy electrically.

    Last tip - never ever unplug the load side with the inverter on. The feedback circuit will try to go...
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    Hi Peter Sorry - that was a terrible...

    Hi Peter

    Sorry - that was a terrible explanation! I've been a lurker for ages but posted from having the same struggle years ago. Not an expert but happy to share what I've learned.

    Basically...
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    Oh and when you run in single phase convert the...

    Oh and when you run in single phase convert the output power to the current on the input side to get the equivalent capacity.
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    Those units run askpower firmware. They work fun,...

    Those units run askpower firmware. They work fun, but they do have some quirks (e.g. if you set min freq too high it will trip on overcurrent).

    Most of the small units don't actually have the...
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