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28th Apr 2008, 07:21 PM
Thread: remake panel
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Car panel on older cars is generally 1.0mm. The...
Car panel on older cars is generally 1.0mm. The thickness of the guard you have may be 1.0 or 1.2mm
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27th Apr 2008, 07:31 PM
Thread: remake panel
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I make panels for classic English Sports cars as...
I make panels for classic English Sports cars as a job. It is repairable, and it is able to be remade, even in aluminium or stainless. It all takes time and $. If a part is not available, then making...
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25th Apr 2008, 04:24 PM
Thread: Tig welding
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I use a stainless steel wire brush at work to...
I use a stainless steel wire brush at work to remove any surface oxidisation. It helps.
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5th Feb 2008, 08:53 PM
Thread: Rust treatment and prevention
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POR-15 or Rust Bullet would work well. They...
POR-15 or Rust Bullet would work well. They convert rust and coat at the same time. They use the surface rust as part of their chemical bonding process.
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1st Feb 2008, 11:06 PM
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1.0mm discs are for sheetmetal (they even have...
1.0mm discs are for sheetmetal (they even have 0.75mm). there are 1.6mm discs for heavier bar and plate.
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30th Jan 2008, 07:12 PM
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Is it better to buy a good quality German or...
Is it better to buy a good quality German or Japanese 100mm grinder at $100 than go through 5 low quality grinders also costing a total of $100
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30th Jan 2008, 07:06 PM
Thread: Fixing dented exhaust
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Either bronze or silver solder can be chromed. ...
Either bronze or silver solder can be chromed.
Quality of chrome work varies. The actual finish you get is only as good as the polishing of the underlying metal. The process the platers use can... -
22nd Jan 2008, 07:06 PM
Thread: Where to get spot weld drill bit from?
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The spot weld drill bit actually drills through...
The spot weld drill bit actually drills through the first layer of sheet metal without going through the second, to remove two sheets of panel steel that are spot welded together. The outcome is that...
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21st Jan 2008, 08:29 PM
Thread: Where to get spot weld drill bit from?
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We use them at work on auto body restoration....
We use them at work on auto body restoration. They come in 6mm and 8mm from our panel beating supplies retailer. The good quality cobalt ones are up to $25 each. I can do a few hundred spot weld...
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29th Dec 2007, 03:42 PM
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I find my 5" variable speed Bosch suits my needs....
I find my 5" variable speed Bosch suits my needs. I am a auto body fabricator. I use the fast speeds for grinding and cutting, and the slower speeds using the old fashioned flap discs for weld...
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19th Dec 2007, 12:02 AM
Thread: When Ally aint Ally!
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Yep aluminium comes in many different grades,...
Yep aluminium comes in many different grades, alloys and hardnesses. We find that out when people at work ask us to "Just TIG this together will ya" and you have a poor cast grade and hard pure grade...
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18th Nov 2007, 04:35 PM
Thread: Beer Keg - What to do?
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Home brew
Home brew
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12th Oct 2007, 09:07 PM
Thread: Kemppi Miniarcmig Adaptive 180.
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That is exactly what I got, from their Tradesmart...
That is exactly what I got, from their Tradesmart catalogue. 190 not in stock anymore, you will get the updated 195. Similar, but has an adjustable burnback control preset in the machine.
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11th Oct 2007, 07:43 PM
Thread: Kemppi Miniarcmig Adaptive 180.
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I got a Weldmaster 195 from Rotary Tools in...
I got a Weldmaster 195 from Rotary Tools in Campbellfield. They are pretty close to you. On full amps, it has a pretty good duty cycle, can take 15kg wire reels, hold a large size gas bottle, comes...
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6th Oct 2007, 08:30 PM
Thread: Bending Aluminum
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When annealing aluminium at work, we use the oxy...
When annealing aluminium at work, we use the oxy torch on a carbonising acetylene flame, so that a black soot is placed over the aluminium. Then heat it until the soot burns off, and then move on to...
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1st Oct 2007, 08:46 PM
Thread: ozito 90 Amp Mig Welder
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I wont bother going into details, but my personal...
I wont bother going into details, but my personal opinion is that it is a waste of money buying the cheap welder if you have any intention of doing anything other than cheap welds.
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25th Sep 2007, 09:58 PM
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I just purchased a Weldmaster 195, and it will...
I just purchased a Weldmaster 195, and it will more than adequately suit MY needs. I do primarily automotive body fabrication, panel, chassis and customisation work. It has 12 power settings, spot...
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23rd Sep 2007, 06:53 PM
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For car panel work, a MIG of minimum150A,...
For car panel work, a MIG of minimum150A, preferable 170A. More individual power settings make life easier.
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2nd Sep 2007, 10:43 PM
Thread: Importing U.S. Mig?
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A lot more choices than shipping from the US. ...
A lot more choices than shipping from the US.
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28th Aug 2007, 08:28 PM
Thread: Safmig 215C- Gasless Polarity Wiring-Up?
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That is a nice machine. I wish I had one. Doh!
That is a nice machine. I wish I had one. Doh!
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23rd Aug 2007, 09:40 PM
Thread: Safmig 215C- Gasless Polarity Wiring-Up?
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Air Liquide SAFMIG. Quite a good welder you have...
Air Liquide SAFMIG. Quite a good welder you have there. A unit of quality and I would recommend using it to it's potential and running gas.
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23rd Aug 2007, 09:36 PM
Thread: Machtig Welders
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Sold quite a few welders and spare parts, and I...
Sold quite a few welders and spare parts, and I have not heard of them?
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1st Aug 2007, 11:26 PM
Thread: Welding Advice
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You will not be able to weld it in with an arc. I...
You will not be able to weld it in with an arc. I have worked on dozens of VW's and the floor is not 2.0mm, more like 1.6mm. You will need a MIG, or at minimum one running gasless wire. Personally I...
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18th Jun 2007, 02:28 PM
Thread: Bunnings Auto welding helmet
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I use both a standard and an auto helmet. The...
I use both a standard and an auto helmet. The standard is a good backup if the auto failed. There are just times when I need to flip the lid and see in real what is happening after a weld.
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6th Jun 2007, 09:30 PM
Thread: Purchasing a MIG welder
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A high frequency DC/AC TIG like the Fronius Magic...
A high frequency DC/AC TIG like the Fronius Magic Wave will do some sensational welding on thick aluminium. We use one at work on 0.8mm aluminium to 5mm aluminium depending on whether we are doing...
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30th May 2007, 08:42 PM
Thread: Hand-held buffing machine
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This is a website with some info on aluminium...
This is a website with some info on aluminium polishing if it helps. This is the brand I used to sell.
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30th May 2007, 08:40 PM
Thread: Hand-held buffing machine
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Find out who your Amrad tool supplier is. They do...
Find out who your Amrad tool supplier is. They do Tapered spindles long and short in 12, 14, 16mm and 1/2 and 5/8
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16th May 2007, 07:52 PM
Thread: Lincoln SP170T MIG Owners
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Duty cycle means you can use it at x amps for y %...
Duty cycle means you can use it at x amps for y % of continuous time and the unit should not overheat.
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20th Apr 2007, 11:12 PM
Thread: Vice Grip vs LockJaw
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I use them everyday in my job, and the genuine...
I use them everyday in my job, and the genuine ViseGrip has never let me down. I have had some for over 15 years. Chinese ones have ended up in the scrap recycle bin.
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16th Jan 2007, 09:55 PM
Thread: Welding applications and thin metal
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Fire???? What fire? If you have fire you are...
Fire????
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16th Jan 2007, 07:29 PM
Thread: Welding applications and thin metal
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The old Donald Wait book, I had that as an...
The old Donald Wait book, I had that as an apprentice. Good old school stuff.
I and a lot of panel beaters I have worked with have found that 0.8mm wire is more reliable than 0.6 It seems the... -
15th Jan 2007, 10:44 PM
Thread: Welding applications and thin metal
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Good on you for doing that Martrix. The right...
Good on you for doing that Martrix. The right welder for the job, and it paid off for you. Truth be known you would have done a better job than some of the "smash" repair places could have done for...
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14th Jan 2007, 08:41 PM
Thread: New steel paint? removal for welding?
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Flannel shirt is minimum option to protect...
Flannel shirt is minimum option to protect yourself from UV burns related to welding.
Welding painted steel I would not say is safe, but here is some info on zinc coated metal.
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14th Jan 2007, 04:49 PM
Thread: New steel paint? removal for welding?
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It may not affect the weld relative to what you...
It may not affect the weld relative to what you are doing, but ultimately to make sure, clean metal is always the best way to approach the job.
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14th Jan 2007, 11:24 AM
Thread: Advice on Gasless MIG welders
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I agree gasless setups have their place. I just...
I agree gasless setups have their place. I just see people dissapointed so often when they want to do panel steel with a gasless and it all turns to doo doo. They get angry and upset and sometimes...
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14th Jan 2007, 11:12 AM
Thread: WIP - Trailer
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Different welders have different places. I use...
Different welders have different places. I use MIG, TIG and oxy at work, and it is all on car panels ranging from 0.85mm mild panel to 1.6mm aluminium. These types of welders are essential to produce...
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13th Jan 2007, 07:06 PM
Thread: Auto darkening welding helmets
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A lot of it is relevant to amount of time using...
A lot of it is relevant to amount of time using the item. I have a cheap $120 auto helmet at home that I wouldn't use more than a couple hours a week on average.
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8th Jan 2007, 10:56 PM
Thread: Advice on Gasless MIG welders
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In my opinion, gasless MIG welders are a waste of...
In my opinion, gasless MIG welders are a waste of money if you want to do anything neat and/ or intricate. They are only good for building garden gates. They can't handle big jobs, and can't do neat...