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  1. All done now

    I tried buying one of the diamond wheels for metal but nothing available locally.
    So I just used the stainless steel blade to cut a bit more extensively, effectively converting most of the grinding...
  2. Ok, thanks guys. Lots of things for me to look...

    Ok, thanks guys. Lots of things for me to look into there.

    I’m just relieved I’ll be able to cut the time required down, though to what degree remains to be seen.
  3. Interesting. Is it quick? And is it good for...

    Interesting. Is it quick?
    And is it good for grinding on the flat side or just for chopping?
  4. Best angle grinder disk for stainless steel tube

    Hi. I have a grinding job (diy). I will be grinding the edges of a wide slot in thin-walled stainless steel 25mm tubing.

    I’ve done a bit of it and calculate that it will take me 9 hours to do. I’m...
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    Ok, thanks. I’ll have to think on that for a...

    Ok, thanks. I’ll have to think on that for a while.
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    Yes mostly it makes - but what exactly is the...

    Yes mostly it makes - but what exactly is the canvas for?

    For the bending force I was thinking of using a truck tie down strap. The sort with the big meaty ratchet. That’s what I used when...
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    Help with curved stainless steel handrail

    Hi. I am trying to source a curved stainless steel handrail for our glass balcony balustrade.

    Most of the balustrade is straight and has already been fitted. There is a short curved section on...
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    Yep, Edcon can do it by selling me a sheet of...

    Yep, Edcon can do it by selling me a sheet of 2400 x 1200 and cutting it up for me. Cost is $240 which is nothing for this application. Only problem is length at 2400 is not ideal, but may be best...
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    Cutting or sourcing 3mm alu sheet/plate

    Hi. I need some aluminium to act as an external flashing.

    I need it to be about 3mm thick by 150mm wide and in lengths 3 or 4 meters long. Any of these dimensions can vary a bit, but those are the...
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    So is it just a general purpose stick welder or...

    So is it just a general purpose stick welder or did it have some particular niche ?

    Great find anyway.
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    Yep, that’s right. It’s a caricature in the sense...

    Yep, that’s right. It’s a caricature in the sense that it’s appeal is the way the proportions are shifted away from the commonplace.

    I like the look, but I couldn’t tolerate a piece of furniture...
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    Problem solved by finding the makers catalogue

    Ok, problem solved.

    I downloaded the Manufacturer’s catalogue and it says

    ‘The legs of the cabinet must be fixed to the wall’. This is done with a little tab welded on, at the top of the back...
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    Yep, you’re right. I saw that but assumed the...

    Yep, you’re right. I saw that but assumed the maker was covering themselves from legal issues if a child pulled the cabinet over on themselves. I didn’t think it meant it had to be fixed to stop it...
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    What type of steel would they use for this

    hi. What type of steel do you think they used for the legs of the sideboard in the attached image. Obviously it’s not just mild steel rod because the item is top heavy and it would wobble pretty...
  15. Power sanding aluminium angle - any hidden danger

    Hi. I have some aluminium angle which I wish to shape. These are 25mm x 25mm, 1mm thick, and about 600mm long. I need to grind off about 40% of the material. I was thinking of doing this by making a...
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    Thanks Phil. I didn't read this before my last...

    Thanks Phil. I didn't read this before my last post. I'm looking forward to giving the MIG a go.

    Getting practice is a little hard because we are unfortunately in rental accommodation at the...
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    Ok, thanks. Actually, I did do a welding...

    Ok, thanks.

    Actually, I did do a welding course a few years back. I didn't have the facilities to practise it afterwards, so I retained almost nothing.

    I should get the opportunity to try some...
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    Ok, thanks for all the replies. So the answer...

    Ok, thanks for all the replies.

    So the answer seems to be that mig is capable of welding something of thin section as used in that chair.

    The qualification is that it's fairly improbable an...
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    Its a low-end unit that I acquired about 30 years...

    Its a low-end unit that I acquired about 30 years ago and drag out occasionally when I need to make a mess of something. All my equipment is currently in remote storage while we live in rental...
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    In asking this question I was hoping to focus on...

    In asking this question I was hoping to focus on the capability of the equipment, not the operator.

    Presumably the operator will acquire the necessary skills in time. So let's assume that process...
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    How thin steel can I weld with mig

    Hi. I have never tried mig welding (only arc) but am gearing up for some projects I would like to take on. My problem is I can't ind any information of how thinner steel can I weld. If I had this...
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    Would this Cig mig be any good

    I know you guys probably get sick of this newbie question but here it goes again:

    Would this welder be any good for ocassional usage

    Cigweld Welding, Mig Welder - 135 Amp - Supercheap Auto

    I...
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    Ok thanks I did an answer to this but I think it...

    Ok thanks
    I did an answer to this but I think it got lost so here goes again.

    I don't have access to a milling machine so need to think of other options.

    I have a big boy sander, one of these...
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    Thanks for the response guys. As I understand it...

    Thanks for the response guys.
    As I understand it the method proposed by Nadroj and Mike4 are fairly similar, except that one starts with angle and the other Rhs. Basically, both involve doing each...
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    It is Ginger Brown, but what about that photo...

    It is Ginger Brown, but what about that photo makes you think it's timber?
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    How would you make these table legs

    Hi.
    Is there an easy way to make these table legs.

    I think this is my first post on the metalworking forum which probably indicates my skill level.

    I guess its the taper which is the main...
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    I think this is it

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-4-Hex-Flexible-Flex-Quick-Change-Magnetic-Screwdriver-Extension-Angle-Driver-/161401150805?hash=item2594421d55

    cheap, flexible, tolerant of alignment issues, and will...
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    While you were typing this I was typing my...

    While you were typing this I was typing my response. Comes to pretty much the same thing really. I"m just working on the belt drive because it allows me to keep the body of the drill fixed to the...
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    After the many helpful responses here, I'm...

    After the many helpful responses here, I'm starting to become clearer on what I need.

    First, for the power plant, a straight-bodied cordless screwdriver or right-angle drill sounds good - light,...
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    I've been away for a few days and not able to...

    I've been away for a few days and not able to respond till today, but I would like to say thanks to all those who have taken the time to contribute to this post. As I very much appreciate the...
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    more

    attached is a diagram of what I've thought of so far. My drawing skills are poor but what this is supposed to show is a rod and reel - with the reel hanging below the rod. A power plant (say a power...
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    How to modify fishing reel

    Hi. Apologies if this is the wrong forum. I'm putting it here because the solution is likely to be made of metal.

    Anyway, I'm wanting to modify a fishing reel to allow an optional power wind. The...
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    Where to buy sal ammoniac

    Hi. Does anyone know where I can buy sal ammoniac (ammonium chloride). Preferably in northwest or western Sydney. The solid blocks of the stuff, formerly used for tinning soldering irons would be...
  34. Here's a link to a video by a maker of one of...

    Here's a link to a video by a maker of one of these Marquetry Intro (HD) - YouTube , and more on his version Marquetry Saw - by Woodenwizard @ LumberJocks.com ~ woodworking community .

    I think...
  35. Yes, it is a matter of following the plans a bit...

    Yes, it is a matter of following the plans a bit slavishly when you have very little knowledge and not much time to experiment.

    I should also clarify that there is no motor here. Its operated by...
  36. Great, several ways that will work

    thanks Guys,
    I think the sand method will do the trick. I would use the ice method but we have no freezer.
    I had thought of going to a brake place and getting them to bend it but I want the...
  37. How do I make one of these (long thin metal thing)

    Hi. This is my first post on the metalwork forum due to being a complete dunce at metalwork. Anyway, I want to make one of the saws like in the attached photo. I'm stuck on making the long thin metal...
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    Did he indicate why he does this. Is it just for...

    Did he indicate why he does this. Is it just for the purposes of marking it out, or does the bluetack residue stop the engraving bit from sliding across the surface or something ???

    cheers
    Arron
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    thanks. I was very curious about whether the...

    thanks. I was very curious about whether the smaller guys (ie the kiosks) use rotary tools or reciprocating engravers.

    cheers
    Arron
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    Engraving - decent looking stuff

    Does anyone do engraving on metal. I have a ongoing need for engraving on small metal plates. I guess what I'm after is closest to one of those engraved plaques on a sports trophy, or maybe engraving...
  41. Thread: surface grinder

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    In case you missed it, the important part of the...

    In case you missed it, the important part of the post is the words 'has anyone EVER MADE a surface grinder'.

    Arron
  42. Thread: surface grinder

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    surface grinder

    Hi. Has anyone here ever made a surface grinder for metal, or seen one. A web search turns up nothing.

    Arron
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