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4th Jun 2019, 10:38 AM
Thread: Patternmaker's letters
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ah ok, probably not worth 3D printing that much...
ah ok, probably not worth 3D printing that much unless is for ongoing long term use, theres probably 30-40 hours of printing time.
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4th Jun 2019, 10:01 AM
Thread: Patternmaker's letters
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Sounds like a prefect job for a 3D printer, how...
Sounds like a prefect job for a 3D printer, how many letters do you need?
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3rd Jun 2019, 11:35 AM
Thread: AdamsBits Giveaway Instagram
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AdamsBits Giveaway Instagram
Just giving formites a headsup, mods please delete if not ok. Dont want to come across as another spammer. :no:
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30th May 2019, 10:04 AM
Thread: LOL! Must be a typo!
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$12,000! 379657
$12,000!
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27th Dec 2018, 03:45 PM
Thread: Ultra Small Holes: EDM vs. Drilling
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Ultra Small Holes: EDM vs. Drilling
Looks like a japanese game show lol, where they try to drill a 60mm deep hole through a .5mm pencile lead.
Impressive stuff....
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25th Aug 2018, 11:49 AM
Thread: Drill press hold down table
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Just tap the holes as you need them ;) Honestly...
Just tap the holes as you need them ;) Honestly once you get into the groove it goes pretty quick.
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24th Aug 2018, 12:37 PM
Thread: Drill press hold down table
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Yeah, I better update my signature :) Thanks for...
Yeah, I better update my signature :) Thanks for the heads up.
Found these on my phone, one side was cut at 45 degrees and the other at 90 so I can rotate the jig to best suite the cut I am... -
24th Aug 2018, 11:41 AM
Thread: Drill press hold down table
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Nice project, I made something similar a while...
Nice project, I made something similar a while ago for my bandsaw.
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8th Jun 2018, 04:21 PM
Thread: Re Bluing gun barrel
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Re Bluing gun barrel
Hi All, I have a friend who managed to remove some bluing from the side of his barrel with some overzealous cleaning.
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14th May 2018, 05:49 PM
Thread: Anvil Question
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Thanks, is there an easy way to tell if its cast...
Thanks, is there an easy way to tell if its cast iron or steel?
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10th May 2018, 05:34 PM
Thread: Anvil Question
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Anvil Question
Spotted this for sale near me, that casting seam looks unusual. Does that mean it cast iron? or possibly unfinished?
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8th May 2018, 09:10 PM
Thread: Simso's pan brake
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i would like to know too, love to add one of...
i would like to know too, love to add one of these to my workshop!
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29th Apr 2018, 12:34 PM
Thread: Metal Heating options Mapps kits any good?
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Has anyone tried Oxy/Petrol? ...
Has anyone tried Oxy/Petrol?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjp9kNWgrl4
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28th Apr 2018, 10:15 AM
Thread: Metal Heating options Mapps kits any good?
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forge would be my choice if I had more space :(
forge would be my choice if I had more space :(
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27th Apr 2018, 12:12 PM
Thread: Metal Heating options Mapps kits any good?
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Yes it sounds expensive to run, thats why I was...
Yes it sounds expensive to run, thats why I was double checking. Runnings costs sound high.
• Usage Ratio: Map Gas = 1 Bottle to Oxygen = 5 Bottles
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27th Apr 2018, 11:17 AM
Thread: Metal Heating options Mapps kits any good?
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Metal Heating options Mapps kits any good?
Im after recommendations for occasional use, I'll probably be using it less than x20 a year.
Mainly to straighten/bend and occasionly harden small pieces. The stuff I work with is normally in... -
26th Apr 2018, 03:41 PM
Thread: 4 Jaw Chuck Question
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That sounds right, I think I have the same issue,...
That sounds right, I think I have the same issue, what material did you use for the adapter?
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26th Apr 2018, 12:35 PM
Thread: 4 Jaw Chuck Question
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Thanks, ofcourse I purchased a chuck online 2...
Thanks, ofcourse I purchased a chuck online 2 hours ago! Might still check them out, I can see a larger chuck coming in handy in the future.
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24th Apr 2018, 11:56 AM
Thread: 4 Jaw Chuck Question
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4 Jaw Chuck Question
I've recently been given an older little metal lathe, it came is a 100mm 3 jaw chuck.
I am looking to purchase a 4 jaw independant chuck for it. The backing plate on the lathe has 3 holes not the... -
19th Apr 2018, 10:28 AM
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Phase Converter VS VFD what are the differences
Can anyone enlighten me, what are the differences between the 2 options?
Obviously, VFD's are cheaper and more flexible.
Am I right in thinking that phase converters are just plug and play? so... -
10th Apr 2018, 10:10 AM
Thread: Elephant head out of 1/8th inch plate
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Hi Petip, its not my work, just sharing becuase I...
Hi Petip, its not my work, just sharing becuase I was blown away too :)
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9th Apr 2018, 01:02 PM
Thread: Elephant head out of 1/8th inch plate
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Elephant head out of 1/8th inch plate
Impressive work...had to share:
I wanted to challenge myselfwith a scale I have never attempted before. So I decided to start a project I have been waiting to do for about a year now, a Elephant... -
6th Apr 2018, 05:44 PM
Thread: WTB Vertical Milling Machine Melbourne
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Thanks for the reply.... Responses below.
Thanks for the reply.... Responses below.
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6th Apr 2018, 03:56 PM
Thread: WTB Vertical Milling Machine Melbourne
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WTB Vertical Milling Machine Melbourne
I'm really just starting out, looking for vertical Milling Machine, ideally 240V or with a VFD to help me get started.
Buying an unknown used machine and converting to VFD is a little daunting,... -
29th Mar 2018, 09:44 AM
Thread: Can milling machine replace a drill press
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Thanks Everyone, sounds like its doable but not...
Thanks Everyone, sounds like its doable but not ideal. :2tsup: MIght have to think of another way to squeeze in some new toys....
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28th Mar 2018, 09:05 AM
Thread: Can milling machine replace a drill press
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Can milling machine replace a drill press
I am trying to figure out a way to squeeze a milling machine (something like a BM-23A) into my small over crammed workshop.
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11th Mar 2018, 04:44 PM
Thread: Outside caliper
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This is the most suitable body fat caliper I...
This is the most suitable body fat caliper I could find :
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11th Mar 2018, 11:00 AM
Thread: Outside caliper
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Woodturners use similar calipers maybe check them...
Woodturners use similar calipers maybe check them out, depending on the accuracy your after.
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15th Feb 2018, 03:10 PM
Thread: pneumatic cylinders uses
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I have 2 switches on the way to ensure both hands...
I have 2 switches on the way to ensure both hands are in the clear before crushing anything.....
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15th Feb 2018, 10:23 AM
Thread: pneumatic cylinders uses
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Im going to start with something simple like a...
Im going to start with something simple like a can crusher, looks like a fun first project.
We foster a number of rescue cats, so i think it will prove to be very handy for us ;) Just waiting for... -
15th Feb 2018, 08:59 AM
Thread: pneumatic cylinders uses
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372092 This is the best pic I have at this...
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14th Feb 2018, 10:56 AM
Thread: pneumatic cylinders uses
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pneumatic cylinders uses
I just picked up a crate of used pneumatic cylinders and accessories, the stuff looks super handy.
Have you/ Do you use them? If so what jigs etc have you built?
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1st Feb 2018, 09:54 AM
Thread: Woodworking Bench Clamp Post too big
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Thanks everyone, Ive decided to pass it onto a...
Thanks everyone, Ive decided to pass it onto a friend who has a more suitable workbench.
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31st Jan 2018, 02:05 PM
Thread: Woodworking Bench Clamp Post too big
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The body and post is one peice, the arm/pivot is...
The body and post is one peice, the arm/pivot is welded in place.
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31st Jan 2018, 10:52 AM
Thread: Woodworking Bench Clamp Post too big
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Woodworking Bench Clamp Post too big
I picked up this bench clamp recently but the post is 1 inch and my workbench has 3/4inch holes.
I don't want to change the holes in my workbench as all my other tooling is 3/4inch.
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27th Dec 2017, 01:26 PM
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Hercus Pedestal Drill for sale in Melbourne/Taylors lakes
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27th Oct 2017, 02:20 PM
Thread: Hydroforming with a grease gun
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Hydroforming with a grease gun
Came across this on another website, thought people here might enjoy it too.
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29th Sep 2017, 05:09 PM
Thread: Markal Silver-Streak Metal Markers
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I had a quick play with them today, the pen body...
I had a quick play with them today, the pen body is not as good as Stadelars, but good enough for welding.
The lead is similar to the old chinagraph pencils but about 50% harder. I measured them... -
22nd Sep 2017, 12:28 PM
Thread: Markal Silver-Streak Metal Markers
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Markal Silver-Streak Metal Markers
Been wanting to buy one for a while, but couldnt justify the high price. Just giving everyone a heads up they are on Amazon and they will ship to Australia.
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24th Aug 2017, 10:37 AM
Thread: NBN and resulting changes to email addresses
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If you need to change your address , I would...
If you need to change your address , I would suggest you purchase your own domain and then you will own your email address by default.
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14th Aug 2017, 07:12 PM
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Links gone, iPhone, iPad, notebook and firewall...
Links gone, iPhone, iPad, notebook and firewall with realtime scanner didn't detect anything though.
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13th Aug 2017, 09:25 PM
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Thanks Precious Mettle! From your explanation...
Thanks Precious Mettle!
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13th Aug 2017, 02:57 PM
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Square Hollow Section Strength/Deflection charts in Metric?
Hi All, does anyone know of any online calculators or charts showing the strength or amount of delfection for different sizes and thicknesses of Square Section SHS Steel in Metric?
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16th Jul 2017, 01:25 PM
Thread: Getting bombarded with add ware
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Ive always had good luck cleaning up PC's using...
Ive always had good luck cleaning up PC's using Malwarebytes, just install it and update/scan whenever you think you need it.
Theres a free version avaiable here:
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22nd Jun 2017, 12:39 PM
Thread: GMC 2200W friction cut off saw - Brushes
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I found an old GMC SDS Drill that was thrown out...
I found an old GMC SDS Drill that was thrown out a while ago, it just needed new brushes.
At the time I bought like x10 for $5 on Ebay.
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30th May 2017, 03:06 PM
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AMAZING Machine Shop Tour: Berkeley Lab with Tom Lipton!
Not sure if this has been posted before, pretty mind blowing stuff....
One of the most amazing machine shop and science facilities in the world! This lab played a critical role in nuclear... -
7th May 2017, 12:17 PM
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CMT Shaper heads are made from Aluminium ...
CMT Shaper heads are made from Aluminium
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20th Mar 2017, 01:02 PM
Thread: Metalmaster 210S or Lincoln Speedtec 200C???
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I have a 210S, im still on my first roll of 5Kg...
I have a 210S, im still on my first roll of 5Kg wire, but I am very happy with it so far. if you want any pics of the internals let me know.
I had a hard time deciding on what to get as well, in... -
15th Mar 2017, 11:42 AM
Thread: Bench Grinder Linishing Attachments
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Bench Grinder Linishing Attachments
Hi All, the more metal working I do the more I can see the need for a small sander/linisher.
I have an unused Abbot and Ashby 8 inch grinder, what about peoples thoughts on the performance of... -
22nd Feb 2017, 12:13 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Sticky: First Project and first time using a MIG welder,...
First Project and first time using a MIG welder, a welding cart :
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Really happy with the way it turned out, planning to add some kind of cable management to it in the future....