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    Make sure you do a PPSR check on the vehicle to...

    Make sure you do a PPSR check on the vehicle to make sure it isn't stolen, or has been written off. Get one through the government site, not the private ones that come up as the first few google...
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    G'day all, Just a quick follow up post to this...

    G'day all,
    Just a quick follow up post to this thread, as I installed it yesterday.
    I gave myself a 1 metre gap from the headstock and 400mm behind, which is the width of a broom head, and gives me...
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    Thanks Horaldic for your detailed reply, not a...

    Thanks Horaldic for your detailed reply, not a ramble at all.
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    G'day all, as a follow up to this, I got a good...

    G'day all,
    as a follow up to this, I got a good deal on a Weiss WBL250F (brushless DC variable speed motor) and I'm looking at somewhere to install it. The lathe came with a cabinet, which I was...
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    G'day all, I finally got around to installing...

    G'day all,
    I finally got around to installing the shelf today and I'm very happy with the results.
    I got a piece of 600 x 300 x 2mm Al sheet from the local sheet metal place and got them to put a...
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    Sorry to reply to my own post :rolleyes:, but...

    Sorry to reply to my own post :rolleyes:, but here goes.
    I've checked the links provided, thankyou, but this has now sown the seed of some more newb questions.

    I've read that bi-metal blades have...
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    G'day everyone and my apologies for the late...

    G'day everyone and my apologies for the late reply, I've been assembling a 'flat pack' shed [emoji24].

    Thanks for the recommendations, I'll chase them up.

    As embarrassing as this is, I haven't...
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    Bandsaw blade tolerance

    G'day all,
    I have a Rong Fu bandsaw and I'm looking to replace the standard carbon blade with some bi-metal ones.
    The standard blade length is 1635mm, however these seem a bit hard to locate 'off...
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    Electric log splitter

    G'day all,
    I have an electric log splitter taking up room in my shed and I was wondering if anyone would like it. Everything works and the hoses are intact, so someone may be able to use the parts...
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    New lathe advice.

    G’day all,
    I’m looking to buy my first lathe and I was hoping to get some suggestions and feedback please.
    I was initially looking at a ‘7 x 12’ mini lathe, but I’ve rationalised that a ‘10x22’...
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    That's a good suggestion, thankyou. I'd have to...

    That's a good suggestion, thankyou. I'd have to dodgy up a bender, but I think I could probably do it.
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    Thanks Michael, off to the shed for some shopping.

    Thanks Michael, off to the shed for some shopping.
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    Aluminium plate as a shelf?

    G'day all,
    I have a pellet smoker which has a folding front shelf which I've attached a photo of below. It's 600mm long x 300mm wide and is made of stainless steel, similar to an oven rack. I'm not...
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    Sorry to ressurect an old thread, but I thought a...

    Sorry to ressurect an old thread, but I thought a bit of 'closure' was needed, but I defintitely need to get moving a bit quicker :B.
    I just got a good deal on a Rong Fu 128 swivel head bandsaw and...
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    When I was an apprentice, I was taught to never...

    When I was an apprentice, I was taught to never use compressed air on motor windings. The reasoning was that stuff that could otherwise be removed by hand/brush/vacuum, could easily be forced down...
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    Thanks for all of your suggestions so far, I've...

    Thanks for all of your suggestions so far, I've drilled and painted the holes for the chock, and I'm heading up to the local industrial supply to get some mounting bolts, so I'm slowly getting there....
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    Thanks Kryn, that's a great suggestion.

    Thanks Kryn, that's a great suggestion.
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    Thanks Pipeclay, it would only be attached per...

    Thanks Pipeclay,
    it would only be attached per trip and stored in the shed when not being used.
    The mount will be at the front of the trailer, so I may be able to tip it up and attach it,...
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    Motorcycle trailer chock.

    G'day all,
    I have just bought a motorcycle chock/parking stand to mount into my 7 x 5 box trailer, so I can move my motorcycle around occaisionaly.

    386343

    The stand has mounting holes in the...
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    One of my memories of using them, not good...

    One of my memories of using them, not good memories, but memories all the same. When I was a first year apprentice sparky we did a re-fit of an accommodation block on a RAAF base. The bottom floor...
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    Thanks for the replies, I did suspect that they...

    Thanks for the replies, I did suspect that they weren't going to be anything spectacular and I'd also read some poor reviews on them. I think I'll stick with a separate folder and shear.
    Thanks...
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    Combination sheet metal tools

    G'day all,
    I'm looking at a bit of extra gear for the shed to do the occasional bit of sheet metal fab and I came across some 3 in 1 shear/brake/rollers like this one....
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    Sorry to reply to my own thread, but I have a...

    Sorry to reply to my own thread, but I have a follow on question about getting a vice for the drill press. Do I need a few different sizes of vice, say 75, 100 and 150mm to suit a variety of size...
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    Thanks for everyone's suggestions, they're...

    Thanks for everyone's suggestions, they're greatly appreciated. I have now decided on a pedestal drill (thanks mainly to Sacc51 :2tsup:) and I have been checking out the Hitachi B16RM. Does anybody...
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    Thanks Michael, I appreciate the photos to...

    Thanks Michael, I appreciate the photos to compliment the explanation.
    Steve
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    Thanks Michael, I'm intrigued and having trouble...

    Thanks Michael,
    I'm intrigued and having trouble visualising it, thanks in part to a few cold ales this arvo. If you could put some pics up, it would be greatly appreciated, but absolutely no hurry...
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    As a bit of a left field theory about the...

    As a bit of a left field theory about the pattern. It may have been wrapped in bubble wrap for an extended period of time? I had a similar pattern on the tubing of some aluminium scaffolding that I...
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    Honestly, I'd never thought about it that way...

    Honestly, I'd never thought about it that way before :C, that makes total sense. I suppose my main concern was having a piece of (limited/valuable) floor space dedicated to a drill, but I suppose I...
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    Drill press height

    G'day all,
    I'm looking to get a drill press for bench mounting and I'm wondering which size to get. I have been checking out some of the offerings at Trade tools and their bench mount dills are...
  30. If you're looking for a landmark to assist,...

    If you're looking for a landmark to assist, Medowie is very close to the Williamtown RAAF base/Newcastle airport.
  31. G'day Gazza, check this link out for the circuit...

    G'day Gazza,
    check this link out for the circuit diagram of that unit
    High-Frequency Start Box
    Steve.
  32. Thread: Welding set up

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    Just as a follow up to this, I installed the...

    Just as a follow up to this, I installed the protective curtains over the shelf unit. I made a frame out of slotted steel angle from bunnies which I used to extend the height of the rear shelf...
  33. Thread: Welder cover

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    I looked at BBQ covers early on in the search...

    I looked at BBQ covers early on in the search phase, but they were all way too high (top to bottom) and there would have been excess material hanging on the floor. With the outboard cover on, I've...
  34. Thread: Welder cover

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    All good Grahame, The cover is a generic one...

    All good Grahame,
    The cover is a generic one from ebay to suit an outboard of 15-30hp and the dimensions are 560 x 300 x 400 (LxWxH). The welder I have is a Weldmatic 200i and it's dimensions are...
  35. Thread: Welder cover

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    Welder cover

    G'day all,
    I've been on the hunt for a protective cover for my welder for when it's sitting around and not being used. In my extensive searching, I've found that ones designed for welders are very...
  36. Thread: Welding set up

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    Thanks Bob, the area I'll have to work in is...

    Thanks Bob,
    the area I'll have to work in is smallish, so I'll need heaps of protective screens. There's only one window on the side, but this will have a screen as the bench is under the window,...
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    G'day all, I've finally finished my shed and I'm...

    G'day all,
    I've finally finished my shed and I'm looking to partition off an area with screens/curtains for welding. I was hoping to draw upon your collective wisdom and ask some newbie questions...
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    Sweet, I wasn't sure of the in' and outs but I knew that hotmail didn't exist. I only found this out as I was going to sign up for an account and I kept getting sent to the outlook page. I thought...
  39. I've just recently changed internet providers, no...

    I've just recently changed internet providers, no problems at all with logging on to any of the forums that I visit. As Sacc said, get yourself a web based email account as they're portable, no...
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    My dad told me about a boilermaker that he worked...

    My dad told me about a boilermaker that he worked with once. He was welding with some oxy gear and hose sprung a leak, so dad tells him to stop welding until he found the leak in his hose. Old mate...
  41. The workzone one looks like it was made for that...

    The workzone one looks like it was made for that purpose :U
  42. Thread: Delta or Star

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    Are you able to access the terminal block on/in...

    Are you able to access the terminal block on/in the motor at all? If so, there should be 6 terminals (usually two rows of 3). If it's in star configuration, three of the terminals will be hooked...
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    G'day Shed, I had a read through that thread and...

    G'day Shed,
    I had a read through that thread and unfortunately it looks like you might be out of luck. I've had a quick search for that part number and I got a few hits from obsolete parts sites,...
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    G'day Shed, if you haven't already done so...

    G'day Shed,
    if you haven't already done so remove the batteries, or they might leak and damage or destroy the inside of the battery compartment.
    I started reading that linked post about the IC as I...
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    Just another thing to consider apart from what...

    Just another thing to consider apart from what BobL has mentioned. The original device is a battery charger (to trickle charge delicate batteries), whereas the other plug pack you have is a power...
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    Nice looking cart, thanks for the pics Harry....

    Nice looking cart, thanks for the pics Harry.
    How do you keep the work piece steady when the saw is at an angle, do you use another vice or clamp to hold it?
    Thanks again,
    Steve
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    G'day Harry, do you have any pics of your set up?

    G'day Harry, do you have any pics of your set up?
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    When I worked at an RAAF base I was looking...

    When I worked at an RAAF base I was looking around for some cleaning chemical and I suggested avtur. I was told that it was not suitable as it contained carcinogenic additives to protect the plane...
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    Thanks all for your feedback, it's very...

    Thanks all for your feedback, it's very appreciated.
    After reading the replies, I started checking out the next level up bandsaws (7 x 12" type with coolant system and hydraulic descent control)....
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    Thanks for your replies, they're very...

    Thanks for your replies, they're very appreciated.
    MasterSpoon, the Trademaster model that I was looking at is a Rong Fu that has been re-badged. Are they a good quality unit? They appear to be...
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