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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.

    CNC would probably be the easiest route, how thick do they need...
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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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    AdamsBits Giveaway Instagram

    Just giving formites a headsup, mods please delete if not ok. Dont want to come across as another spammer. :no:

    I'm helping Adamsbits (Adam'''s Bits | End Mills | Router Bits | CNC Accessories)...
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    $12,000! 379657

    $12,000!


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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....

    Part one:


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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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    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...
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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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    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.

    Is re bluing , cold bluing , something the average Joe can tackle? or can you...
  10. 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?
  11. 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?

    Description: 630 length 280 high 225 wide Brand new never used for work just...
  12. 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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    Has anyone tried Oxy/Petrol? ...

    Has anyone tried Oxy/Petrol?


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjp9kNWgrl4
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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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    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
    • Oxygen will last 10 minutes on high flame
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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...
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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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    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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    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...
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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...
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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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    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...
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    Thanks for the reply.... Responses below.

    Thanks for the reply.... Responses below.
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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,...
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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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    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.

    I have a large full size drill press, do you think I can swap it out...
  27. 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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  28. 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.

    Body fat calipers might also work, check out some of the ones available on ebay etc....
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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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    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...
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    372092 This is the best pic I have at this...

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    This is the best pic I have at this stage.....
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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?

    JJZ
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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.

    I didnt have the heart to cut up the old girl, i've ordered the veritas equivalent :)
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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.

    I think cutting and resizing is best option.
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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.

    Can anyone...
  36. Hercus Pedestal Drill for sale in Melbourne/Taylors lakes

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    Spotted this for sale on Facebook, thought someone here might be interested.
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    Hydroforming with a grease gun

    Came across this on another website, thought people here might enjoy it too.



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A66iw8P5NQ4
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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...
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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.


    I bought 3x Markals and 6 refills for...
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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.

    That way no matter what anyone does you will keep your email...
  41. Links gone, iPhone, iPad, notebook and firewall...

    Links gone, iPhone, iPad, notebook and firewall with realtime scanner didn't detect anything though.
  42. Thanks Precious Mettle! From your explanation...

    Thanks Precious Mettle!

    From your explanation I found some online calculators here :
  43. 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?

    I am in the...
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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:
    https://www.malwarebytes.com/
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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.

    I still have some, if you know the required size and...
  46. 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...
  47. CMT Shaper heads are made from Aluminium ...

    CMT Shaper heads are made from Aluminium

    https://www.carbatec.com.au/routing-and-shaping/cutter-blocks/rebate-cutter-head-30mm-bore
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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...
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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...
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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....
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