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    Thanks. I had to make a cap for the hydralic ram...

    Thanks. I had to make a cap for the hydralic ram and rebuild they're surprisingly simple. Glas the speeds the same it just seemed fast but good to know its not

    Sent from my SM-A217F using Tapatalk
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    Mine cuts on the push stroke. Dont know if theres...

    Mine cuts on the push stroke. Dont know if theres a right or wrong as long as it cuts. Cutting on the pull stroke on a powered hacksaw does make more sense to me though

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    Awesome thats a relief haha. Just seems fast but...

    Awesome thats a relief haha. Just seems fast but good to know its not. Looks like your saw crank spins the opposite way to mine the arrow on yours is anti clock wise and mines clockwise... weird...
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    Thanks Tony. Yeh I just swapped out the 3 phase...

    Thanks Tony. Yeh I just swapped out the 3 phase motor for a single phase one yesterday. My hydraulic ram was bent in half and had to make a new one but it works great now. Good luck with the resto
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    Parkanson Powered Hacksaw

    G’day everyone I’m wondering if anyone has a manual for this Parkanson powered hacksaw? If you have one of these more modern ones what speed is it running at roughly?

    You can see it running here...
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    Thanks for that. It’s good to know I can still...

    Thanks for that. It’s good to know I can still get parts if I need them. It seemed hard to find info online so this helps. Thanks
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    Mercer Dial Indicators

    I recently picked up these Mercer dial indicators cheap. They seem to be of good quality and accurate. Just wondering if anyone has any info on the brand. I’ve heard of Swiss made Mercer but these...
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    Yeh it will bolt to the frame. Back is a good...

    Yeh it will bolt to the frame. Back is a good idea I do tend to make a mess. I do have plenty of storage but drawers are a great idea I love storage
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    New Lathe Table

    G’day everyone I’ve recently started making a new lathe table as the old one was flimsy and not very solid. It had actually sunk on top. I’m just wondering how thick I should make the top I’m...
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    Homemade lathe in the making?

    Don’t want to open anything back up but I just came across this. This guy is truely mad and I love it!

    https://www.instructables.com/id/Concrete-Metal-Lathe/
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    Drill Press -Advice

    I have the PD-325 from Hairy Fords and it’s been great. For your budget I’d definitely recommend it.


    https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/D592
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    Cinese Lathes

    Hey mate my advice would be to keep an eye on Facebook you will find a cheap lathe that will suit your needs eventually. I picked this one up the other day for $300. Has a 4” swing and they tend to...
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    Thanks mate that’s awesome it’ll come in handy....

    Thanks mate that’s awesome it’ll come in handy. How’s you go pulling it apart? I gave mine a quick paint today with as close to original colours to look like what it would’ve.
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    Qualos Junior Lathe Handbook

    G’day mate sorry no manual still but I’m hoping too. Did you have any info on yours in regards speed settings? Or auto feed? All plaques and stickers on mine are gone.

    Out of sheer curiosity...
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    Yeh stand is definitely a very dodgy home job

    Yeh stand is definitely a very dodgy home job
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    Qualos Junior Lathe Handbook

    Hey everyone I picked up a Qualos Junior Lathe today just wondering if any one has a handbook for it or knows where I can get one. Plus if you have any other info that’d be awesome. Thanks
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  17. Thread: Dawn Red?

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    Dawn Red?

    I bought White Knight Indian Red from Bunnings in a spray can only about a month ago for my Dawn vices. As far as I’m aware it’s still stocked as a traditional colour in some brands.
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    Thanks everyone for your comments I understand...

    Thanks everyone for your comments I understand the limitations you’ve mentioned some helpful hints. Given me some food for thought. I might give it a go seeing as it’s cheap, I’ll no doubt find out...
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    Is this a good drill press?

    I’m looking at buying a drill press for home/hobby workshop use. Just wondering if this is a good deal/machine? Or if there is a better option in a similar price range?
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    Hey JC just wondering where you got the spare...

    Hey JC just wondering where you got the spare parts from for this vice? (Washers & spring)
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    Hey here is some info from Moreland city council....

    Hey here is some info from Moreland city council. If any of it’s any good to you..
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    Mate that’s awesome! Great find.

    Mate that’s awesome! Great find.
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    It’s cast iron, two bolts not 4. I have a digital...

    It’s cast iron, two bolts not 4. I have a digital copy of the 1967 Dawn catalogue with the 3 1/2” pictured in it here. It has the patent number cast into the side too like the one pictured.
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    I’d like to see the difference in size I’ve...

    I’d like to see the difference in size I’ve noticed the difference between my 3 1/2” off set and 100mm. Even though it’s only 1/2” difference in jaw the vice is very different.
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    Show Off Your Vice(s)

    G’day just thought it might be cool to see some of the vices/vises everyone might have and if you have any interesting info on them to share.

    Here are some of mine if you don’t realise I like Dawn...
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    todays tools gloat

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    I recently bought a super solid steel workbench...

    I recently bought a super solid steel workbench and got given this Dawn “Super Grade” Offset vice with it for an absolute bargain....
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    What Is This?

    G’day I’m wondering what this is? All I can see is that’s it’s AEG. What is it? What does it do? I was talking to the old bloke that owns it and he has no idea either. Sorry for the bad photos it’s...
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    G’day I’ve made an instructable on how to make...

    G’day I’ve made an instructable on how to make the above brake drum heater. Thought it might be helpful to anyone wanting to make one. Any tips or ideas would be much appreciated.
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    Couple more pics of the heater ...

    Couple more pics of the heater

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180825/541aacfb23f0733fdade0e8bd5972e12.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180825/4079e0c77d4416833d4c352500fcf9d9.jpg
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    Yeh the door is on a swing hinge at the top

    Yeh the door is on a swing hinge at the top
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    Finished the heater here is the finished product....

    Finished the heater here is the finished product. Ended up going 6” flue with damper.

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180825/48505d424a0c220b4b0fc4fa07d49e94.jpg
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    Thanks, I’m thinking I will add a damper just in...

    Thanks, I’m thinking I will add a damper just in case.


    https://doilygrunge.weebly.com
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    Brake Drum Heater

    G’day everyone I’m in the middle of a heater build for my shed I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with flue size? I’m thinking of using about a 6 1/2”. Any help would be awesome thanks. I’ve...
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    Dawn Offset Vice

    Bought this today for $60, seems to be a bit of a different size for an offset 3-1/2”. Was that an alright price? Does anyone have any info on the old Dawns?...
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