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10th Feb 2024, 07:21 AM
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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... -
28th Jan 2024, 07:43 PM
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Ok, thanks guys. Lots of things for me to look...
Ok, thanks guys. Lots of things for me to look into there.
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26th Jan 2024, 04:44 PM
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Interesting. Is it quick? And is it good for...
Interesting. Is it quick?
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26th Jan 2024, 02:47 PM
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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... -
23rd Feb 2022, 09:10 PM
Thread: Help with curved stainless steel handrail
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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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23rd Feb 2022, 01:16 PM
Thread: Help with curved stainless steel handrail
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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... -
22nd Feb 2022, 10:50 AM
Thread: Help with curved stainless steel handrail
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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.
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16th Nov 2020, 03:34 PM
Thread: Cutting or sourcing 3mm alu sheet/plate
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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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16th Nov 2020, 09:45 AM
Thread: Cutting or sourcing 3mm alu sheet/plate
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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... -
12th Mar 2019, 08:10 PM
Thread: Anyone seen one of these ?
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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 ?
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8th Mar 2019, 05:04 PM
Thread: What type of steel would they use for this
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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.
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8th Mar 2019, 11:25 AM
Thread: What type of steel would they use for this
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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... -
8th Mar 2019, 10:52 AM
Thread: What type of steel would they use for this
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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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7th Mar 2019, 01:14 PM
Thread: What type of steel would they use for this
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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...
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1st Oct 2017, 01:33 PM
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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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8th Jul 2017, 09:04 AM
Thread: How thin steel can I weld with mig
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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.
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8th Jul 2017, 08:59 AM
Thread: How thin steel can I weld with mig
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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.
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8th Jul 2017, 07:49 AM
Thread: How thin steel can I weld with mig
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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.
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7th Jul 2017, 09:26 PM
Thread: How thin steel can I weld with mig
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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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7th Jul 2017, 09:20 PM
Thread: How thin steel can I weld with mig
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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.
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6th Jul 2017, 08:34 PM
Thread: How thin steel can I weld with mig
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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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5th Nov 2016, 07:56 PM
Thread: Would this Cig mig be any good
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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
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4th Nov 2016, 10:50 PM
Thread: How would you make these table legs
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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.
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4th Nov 2016, 04:54 PM
Thread: How would you make these table legs
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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... -
3rd Nov 2016, 03:19 PM
Thread: How would you make these table legs
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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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3rd Nov 2016, 12:52 PM
Thread: How would you make these table legs
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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.
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10th Aug 2015, 10:25 PM
Thread: How to modify fishing reel
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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
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10th Aug 2015, 09:59 PM
Thread: How to modify fishing reel
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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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10th Aug 2015, 09:55 PM
Thread: How to modify fishing reel
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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,... -
10th Aug 2015, 09:04 PM
Thread: How to modify fishing reel
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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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7th Aug 2015, 09:41 AM
Thread: How to modify fishing reel
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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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7th Aug 2015, 09:20 AM
Thread: How to modify fishing reel
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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... -
12th Sep 2013, 04:16 PM
Thread: Where to buy sal ammoniac
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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...
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7th Sep 2013, 04:31 PM
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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 .
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6th Sep 2013, 11:57 PM
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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... -
6th Sep 2013, 10:31 PM
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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... -
6th Sep 2013, 02:42 PM
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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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12th Apr 2012, 07:38 PM
Thread: Engraving - decent looking stuff
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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 ???
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11th Apr 2012, 11:48 PM
Thread: Engraving - decent looking stuff
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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.
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11th Apr 2012, 10:18 PM
Thread: Engraving - decent looking stuff
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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...
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9th Sep 2006, 02:49 PM
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'.
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9th Sep 2006, 10:00 AM
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