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    unless you are going to make a habit of it - pay...

    unless you are going to make a habit of it - pay someone. Argon cylinder, mig setup (if its a small mig it may not have a enough grunt) is all time and $$.

    I picked up a spool gun for my MIG-...
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    Better start a new thread for this one!!!

    Better start a new thread for this one!!!
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    Guys how long does a collet body and collet last...

    Guys how long does a collet body and collet last generally?

    I see Ebay sellers with electrodes selling 10 packs of nozzles and collets and collet bodies etc and wonder why they sell in such...
  4. Thread: Argoshield vs CO2

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    Karl Looking at getting an AC/DC tig for...

    Karl
    Looking at getting an AC/DC tig for ally as I have a few jobs to do. So much general negativity about spool guns put me off investing in one and then had a play with my MIG in DC Tig mode...
  5. Thread: Argoshield vs CO2

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    Mick Using BOC Argoshield Light.. Thanks for...

    Mick Using BOC Argoshield Light.. Thanks for the link I will have a read. Craig
  6. Thread: Argoshield vs CO2

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    Argoshield vs CO2

    Am contemplating a move to cylinder ownership instead of renting due to my sporadic use ie I can go through a bottle in 2 months and then be 12 months or more before I need another fill. The bottle...
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    I think they must be pricing the HVL-H in line...

    I think they must be pricing the HVL-H in line with some of the Ebay US sellers plus the exchange rate.

    She is a fully optioned late model E/M in what appears to be pristine condition. On dealer...
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    Be prepared. I reckon $10k for the HLVH if it is...

    Be prepared. I reckon $10k for the HLVH if it is I/M
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    It will be interesting to see what the HLV-H goes...

    It will be interesting to see what the HLV-H goes for. I think Greg Q will be sweating on it...although looks pretty late model from the pic. Full listing will be better to tell from.
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    http://www.akg.org.au/ or ...

    http://www.akg.org.au/

    or
    http://www.knivesaustralia.com.au/supplies.html

    Keith writes the knife making articles in the Australian Shooters Journal. He also publishes a free newsletter.

    I...
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    yes you need to have the auction page open when...

    yes you need to have the auction page open when it opens, then just click on bid history for each item. It will show you what the closing bid was. So to be sure just leave the page open for that...
  12. Thread: Freeby of the Year

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    Nice pick up Fossil. Given the Edwick is also a...

    Nice pick up Fossil. Given the Edwick is also a good quality english lathe there is a fair chance it is a Myford.

    Kev,

    It will be interesting to see some better pics of the lathe when you have...
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    Kev I reckon a Mk1. The end cover design...

    Kev

    I reckon a Mk1. The end cover design looks quite different to the Mk2.

    It looks identical to the Mk1 here http://gentools.ihub.com.au/DesktopDefault.aspx?ItemID=2936937&TabID=91566

    The...
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    There is a business named 2 tonne transport that...

    There is a business named 2 tonne transport that was listed at this specific auction. They quoted $450 to remove it from the auction and load onto a freigth carrier.

    However any crane truck hire...
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    Grays annoy me with their GST exclusive + buyer...

    Grays annoy me with their GST exclusive + buyer premium auctions...for that auction you need to add 25% to the bid price.

    Did anyone buy the Takisawa TSL800D? I pulled out at a BP of $1400 - I...
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    Great stuff Kev. Look forward to seeing the...

    Great stuff Kev. Look forward to seeing the pics. I see one of the machinery dealers has an Edgewick down south somewhere....can't remember which company.
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    This is why I say importing is not bad value....

    This is why I say importing is not bad value.
    http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?p=998700#post998700

    $1500 for a Monarch 10EE.
    Come on Kev get the $$ back in shape as a priority...
  18. Thread: Honden lathe

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    Looks like any number of the 80's manufacture...

    Looks like any number of the 80's manufacture belt drive lathes out of Taiwan.
    http://www.bbssystem.com/viewtopic.php?t=608

    The Lantaine is pretty similar to yours. So the manual will be pretty...
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    I think utilising contacts on Practical Machinist...

    I think utilising contacts on Practical Machinist would be the way to locate machines.
    I think the key would be to find somewhere that can hold machines as they become available, ensure they are...
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    Once the $$ comes back into the 80 cent bracket I...

    Once the $$ comes back into the 80 cent bracket I think it will be more appealing.
    Talking with a mate who brings stuff in from China - he says part container load is cheaper - just pay cubic. Eg...
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    Greg I did a heap of reading on the MG...

    Greg

    I did a heap of reading on the MG powertrain before considering bidding. The MG is not that bad a system - generally very easy to keep alive, but needs maintenance (brushes etc). It also is...
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    Well make sure to post pics when you get it. I...

    Well make sure to post pics when you get it. I just fully read the lathes.uk description. Sounds extremely well made.

    I think you will be best getting a VFD if you haven't already got 3ph. You...
  23. Thread: Taps & Dies

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    They're pretty big what are they used on? ...

    They're pretty big what are they used on? Wouldn't be a comp and doesn't sound like a rifle barrel thread - not that you would use a die on a barrel thread!
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    Kev Little doubt that its the best value lathe...

    Kev

    Little doubt that its the best value lathe going and a 4 jaw, back plate and face plate may take some doing to get or make but thats next to nothing compared to the cost of the lathe.
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    On something soft like brass is a pretty small...

    On something soft like brass is a pretty small diameter like 10mm then a form tool would be ideal.
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    I picked up a large metric P&N tap and die set at...

    I picked up a large metric P&N tap and die set at an auction which is the basis of my collection - cost me $110 with a 2nd Kinchrome set, but it is a $800 set by itself (6-24mm). The rest of my taps...
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    I think it comes down to the British vs USA...

    I think it comes down to the British vs USA style. The british seemed to nominate the swing as the distance from centre line to bed for home market and then the export or dominion stuff was the...
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    You guys are all talking good brands and I doubt...

    You guys are all talking good brands and I doubt you could go wrong.

    Somewhere I thought I heard someone say that WIA is actually owned/or locally made Miller machines but that was just something...
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    That was probably me Studley but I am not an army...

    That was probably me Studley but I am not an army guy or even in the military. Other uniformed organisations are deployed overseas as well - it helps fund our toys :D

    And yes Wigwam are the...
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    My understanding is that there is only one...

    My understanding is that there is only one company in Australia that regrinds lathe beds. No idea on the name but they are in Sydney.
    Expect @ $800 for the job. After that you will need to reset...
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    Two of the Least Common Hercus Lathes at H&F

    http://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Products?stockCode=XLA42

    Check it out, two Hercus 260G's. IE The rather uncommon gear head versions of the Hercus 260. I love the Colchester style gear change. ...
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    I'm with Fossil on this. Personally I say buy a...

    I'm with Fossil on this. Personally I say buy a decent tap and die handle/wrench to suit the die and tap sizes you want. P&N, Starrett, Moore and Wright all make nice ones to use. A T bar wrench...
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    I've used .9mm MS to weld stainless pipe to MS...

    I've used .9mm MS to weld stainless pipe to MS RHS. The weld obviously has to be painted.
    It is not structural so no idea on weld strength but as a joining medium it is fine. You get a normal...
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    I had the firies and Mines and Energy close the...

    I had the firies and Mines and Energy close the Gateway MWay on me one Friday PM because of a damaged acetylene cylinder from a prang. Apparently they don't like being compromised.....making it at...
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    The resilience of human nature, the will to...

    The resilience of human nature, the will to rebuild and the pragmatic and methodical germanic mind set supported by a massive rebuilding/reviatilisation process supported by the US economy.
    As much...
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    Bob et al An alternative treatment I have had...

    Bob et al

    An alternative treatment I have had described to me is to coat the item in waste engine oil, place on an old pan and then heat the pan.
    Turn the item and let the oil cook off the item...
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    After I came back from Timor in 2006 my wife sat...

    After I came back from Timor in 2006 my wife sat me down, asked how much a shed would cost and then told me I better get on to it straight away :2tsup:

    Gotta love a girl that knows how important a...
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    If the false floor is not glued down then just...

    If the false floor is not glued down then just pull it up and put it aside for if/when you decide to use it again. Otherwise I would second some decent CF sheet @10mm would be good.

    Is it high...
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    I have an old H&F RF115. In my experience when...

    I have an old H&F RF115. In my experience when she starts to run off it means the blade is stuffed so replace it. I am not getting exactly fantastic life out of blades though so I am thinking a...
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    All our maintenance is contracted out unfortunately so other than cartridge changes you don't get to touch them.

    Looks like I'll just have to buy - well maybe our HP5L goes down at home I can do...
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    Gents This has been posted here before...

    Gents

    This has been posted here before
    http://www.cdcotools.com/index.php

    This guys ships using the USPS flat rate boxes, so generally stuff fits in the shoe box sized box and it costs flat...
  42. What's a printer maintenance kit? Not the...

    What's a printer maintenance kit? Not the cartridge?
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    Browny You still haven't said how long they...

    Browny

    You still haven't said how long they have to be?

    The hard thing with machining is operating off a well about that long and about so round would be good description. Makes it hard to...
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    I'd be happy to do it but don't have a 1/2" NPT...

    I'd be happy to do it but don't have a 1/2" NPT tap.
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    Yes I saw one advertised this week I think. But...

    Yes I saw one advertised this week I think. But I have a cunning plan that involved me getting 3ph power put on. After that point all the gear gets cheaper from auctions etc.
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    Non abrasive cutting saws are really nice to use....

    Non abrasive cutting saws are really nice to use. Certainly that is cheap enough to justify one over buying an abrasive cutoff saw if the sections you cut are under 2".
    Since buying a small...
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    Stu Absolutely awesome build project. Great...

    Stu

    Absolutely awesome build project. Great to see a DIY'er come up with the goods. Still must have had a few pucker moments...that is a big investment in ally.

    What's the cabin structure...
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    Flinders Uni is selling a couple of old lathes on...

    Flinders Uni is selling a couple of old lathes on Ebay at present. One is a Smart and Brown Model A, the other a Colchester Chipmaster.
    Personally I think both would be lovely to own, but sadly...
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    Nice reminder Joe. I forgot that one turn...

    Nice reminder Joe. I forgot that one turn between centres based on the the hole. If good drills are used to ensure minimum wander, then 10mm oversized stock would no doubt suffice.
    I still say...
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    If you have high accuracy needs for the hole ie...

    If you have high accuracy needs for the hole ie it needs to be on axis at both entry and exit than a standard drill bit or even a long series will not do the job. In the world of precision holes...
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