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I use Pro-Tech Laser and have found them to be...
I use Pro-Tech Laser and have found them to be reasonably priced and have recommended them to others on this forum. Last time I checked they didn't provide a CAD service (that may have changed) but...
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8th Jun 2023, 07:21 PM
Thread: Grinding Wheel Balancer
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Clough42 has recently done a couple of videos on...
Clough42 has recently done a couple of videos on balancing grinding wheels (surface grinder) that may be of interest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jva9HLB5pUw
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8th Jun 2023, 07:14 PM
Thread: Your favourite tooling supplier
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Sticky: $7.21 + postage...
$7.21 + postage https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004181436327.html
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16th Oct 2021, 02:14 PM
Thread: Oil for 6 x 4 Bandsaw
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Thanks Stewart - I have tracked some down and I...
Thanks Stewart - I have tracked some down and I will give it a go.
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14th Oct 2021, 05:44 PM
Thread: Oil for 6 x 4 Bandsaw
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Oil for 6 x 4 Bandsaw
I thought I had seen some suggestions on the Forum for gearbox oil for generic 6 x 4 bandsaws but a search didn't reveal much.
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23rd Jul 2021, 04:56 PM
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Bunnings sell 1-way screws: ...
Bunnings sell 1-way screws:
https://www.bunnings.com.au/pinnacle-1-way-anti-theft-security-screws_p0102035
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18th Apr 2021, 08:40 AM
Thread: Best method to produce this little widget
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Try one of the online services - just upload a...
Try one of the online services - just upload a file and you will get back some indicative pricing straight away.
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5th Apr 2021, 04:30 PM
Thread: Tractor grapple
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I was wondering how this project was going -...
I was wondering how this project was going - should have thought to look in this sub-forum. I have found Sunny (Pro Tech Laser) very easy to deal with and happy to take on "hobby" work (although I am...
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6th Feb 2021, 11:07 AM
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Maybe a set of metric / imperial gauge pins would...
Maybe a set of metric / imperial gauge pins would be useful to test the sizes. At least an excuse to buy some if you don't already have them.
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21st Jan 2021, 09:20 PM
Thread: What did you learn today?
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Sticky: I bought 2 of these a few months ago - the earth...
I bought 2 of these a few months ago - the earth wires weren't connected to anything, just stuffed behind the board the LEDs were mounted to. Be careful!
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21st Jan 2021, 04:39 PM
Thread: Free Lathe Safety on Facebook
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Same here!!
Same here!!
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8th Jan 2021, 09:14 AM
Thread: CNC Plasma State of Play
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From my research it would seem that CNC plasma is...
From my research it would seem that CNC plasma is not for the faint hearted! The plasma produces an enormous amount of electrical noise that causes havoc if effective shielding is not consider up...
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31st Dec 2020, 07:18 PM
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Pro Tech Laser are in Rhur St. What you are after...
Pro Tech Laser are in Rhur St. What you are after doesn't look to complex - I can knock up a drawing if you sketch up what you need (might help with other companies if you are getting some quotes).
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31st Dec 2020, 06:18 PM
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I normally use a company in Dandenong called Pro...
I normally use a company in Dandenong called Pro Tech Laser. The owner is a guy called Sunny Singh (0431 807 473). Admittedly I normally provide him with a .dxf drawing of what I need so I am not...
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27th Sep 2020, 04:33 PM
Thread: Alternative to Fusion 360?
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Autodesk have now said that the personal use...
Autodesk have now said that the personal use version will continue to export STEP files.
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21st May 2020, 05:31 PM
Thread: Where to buy sulfuric
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Been watching a couple of his videos - very...
Been watching a couple of his videos - very informative!! Thanks for the link.
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31st Aug 2019, 09:04 AM
Thread: A Couple of Interesting Videos
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A Couple of Interesting Videos
I don't think these have been posted here before and I thought they may be of interest:
The Science of Flatness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWa3F4bKJsE
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22nd Aug 2019, 10:00 PM
Thread: Solidworks vs. Fusion 360
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Earlier this year Solidworks was offering a...
Earlier this year Solidworks was offering a hobbyist use version for 12 months free. I believe it is a full version but haven't tried it so can't be sure. The Solidworks link:
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6th Mar 2019, 07:11 PM
Thread: Buying tooling off Aliexpress
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I normally do a search for the item I want and...
I normally do a search for the item I want and then sort by number of orders. This let's me take advantage of the collective wisdom of the many before me and also generally overcomes the "no stock...
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2nd Mar 2019, 07:58 PM
Thread: Good source of offcuts?
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Is that the place on Canterbury Rd near "The...
Is that the place on Canterbury Rd near "The Nook" (half way between Bayswater Rd & Dorset Rd) that has a lot of non-ferrous scrap? I have bought aluminium from them before but never knew they had...
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CNC Build
In 2009 I posted in the Woodwork Forums about my plans to build a CNC Machine:
Planning my first CNC machine
9 years later I have finished it!!
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7th Oct 2018, 03:46 PM
Thread: Interesting take on a public BBQ
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No need to measure it up - I have some 6mm & 8mm...
No need to measure it up - I have some 6mm & 8mm scrap so if it is around that size that's good enough for a BBQ I think.
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6th Oct 2018, 01:05 PM
Thread: Interesting take on a public BBQ
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I like the design. We are currently trying to...
I like the design. We are currently trying to convince Parks Victoria to put in a BBQ near the Yarra River around Wonga Park. There was a BBQ but they removed it a few months ago because it was...
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24th Jun 2018, 09:27 PM
Thread: Powtran VFDs
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I deal with other Chinese companies that have...
I deal with other Chinese companies that have told me a similar story. The difference appears that when they transfer money from PayPal they do so as a large amount from many transactions so that the...
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24th Jun 2018, 06:26 PM
Thread: Powtran VFDs
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$35USD seems a bit steep seeing they already...
$35USD seems a bit steep seeing they already charge a premium for PayPal vs Western Union - I would like to understand what the cost difference is caused by so I can convince myself it is justified....
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8th Jun 2018, 09:23 PM
Thread: Powtran VFDs
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I ordered a PI160 2R2G1 last night. Nicole sent...
I ordered a PI160 2R2G1 last night. Nicole sent me an email today saying the freight company had picked it up and it was on its way. I went for the cheap shipping so the ETD is 8 - 10 days which is...
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5th Jun 2018, 09:28 PM
Thread: VFD / Motor Combination
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BobL, Is a 72" x 2" so no where as big as your...
BobL,
Is a 72" x 2" so no where as big as your beast - I think a 1.5kW will be OK. Appreciate your thoughts on the e-brake.
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4th Jun 2018, 09:19 PM
Thread: VFD / Motor Combination
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VFD / Motor Combination
I am looking for a VFD / Motor Combination for a 72" belt sander I am building. Probably about 1.5kW to 2kW. The thread on the Powertran VFD looks interesting and either the 2.2kW (PI160 2R2G1) or...
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18th Mar 2018, 12:09 PM
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I had this problem on one of my CIG MIG welders -...
I had this problem on one of my CIG MIG welders - turned out I had the wire speed turned down too low!!
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If you are looking at a CR-10, might be worth...
If you are looking at a CR-10, might be worth considering a Tevo Tornado. Basically the same as a CR-10 but with a better heating system for the plate (about the only issue with the CR-10). Banggood...
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27th Jan 2018, 12:43 PM
Thread: Looking for Year 12 Engineering Projects
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We use to have our 1st year apprentices make a...
We use to have our 1st year apprentices make a Letter Box but it didn't have much appeal to 16-17 year olds. We changed it to a Cantilever Toolbox and the level of interest and quality of work went...
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19th Nov 2017, 04:30 PM
Thread: Beam deflection
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About 76mm according to this site...
About 76mm according to this site https://www.easycalculation.com/engineering/mechanical/deflection-hollow-rectangular-beams.php
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21st Jun 2017, 10:36 AM
Thread: Making a Steel Beam Flat
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Guys, Thanks for all of the information,...
Guys,
Thanks for all of the information, thoughts and suggestions. As I said, this is just the sart of the project and this sort of feedback is invaluable. Some answers and thoughts:
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20th Jun 2017, 09:17 PM
Thread: Making a Steel Beam Flat
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PFC = Parallel Flange Channel
PFC = Parallel Flange Channel
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20th Jun 2017, 04:44 PM
Thread: Making a Steel Beam Flat
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Thanks for the reply Keith_W. I am just starting...
Thanks for the reply Keith_W. I am just starting this adventure and I have far more questions than answers!!
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20th Jun 2017, 02:32 PM
Thread: Making a Steel Beam Flat
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Making a Steel Beam Flat
Might be a question for the CNC Forum but I thought I would try here first.
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3rd Jun 2017, 11:37 AM
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Most of it is covered above. I call the plastic...
Most of it is covered above. I call the plastic inserts "tube sliders" but I am unsure whether that is the industry name. They are okay as long as there is no load on them. Here is one place in Oz...
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Use them all the time (may be not that particular...
Use them all the time (may be not that particular make but something very similar), mainly for sheet metal work. Work well!!
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11th Feb 2017, 04:32 PM
Thread: Tubal Cains Vertical Steam Engine
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Can you pass on the contact details for Toly. Is...
Can you pass on the contact details for Toly. Is he is a memebr of this forum?
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26th Jan 2017, 07:01 PM
Thread: Lathe motor gone cactus
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I have bought a couple of motors off Conon Motors...
I have bought a couple of motors off Conon Motors and have been happy with their service. They have a good range and are reasonably priced. They have a shop front in Glen Waverly and also an eBay...
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15th Jan 2017, 03:38 PM
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Probably best with an adjustable LPG regulator. I...
Probably best with an adjustable LPG regulator. I believe gas hoses need to be crimped, not held in place with screw clamps. I would try Gameco - they are used extensively by the blacksmithing...
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4th Jan 2017, 09:49 PM
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I am with Pete F on this. An Arduino Uno, grbl...
I am with Pete F on this. An Arduino Uno, grbl shield and 4 x stepper drivers can be had for under $20. That way you can control it using G Code. Don't think you could get the electronics much...
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1st Jan 2017, 03:13 PM
Thread: Making A Compressor?
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I have seen upright compressors at Costco and I...
I have seen upright compressors at Costco and I recall been surprised at how big they were. They appear every 3 months or so (most of their stuff appear to be on some sort of sale rotation). Can't...
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12th Dec 2016, 06:23 PM
Thread: Portable Sandblaster
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The Roto Stripper looks interesting. I have...
The Roto Stripper looks interesting. I have bought a couple of the wire brush attachments for drills / angle grinders over the last few weeks. I have also bought some of those poly paint stripping...
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11th Nov 2016, 03:00 PM
Thread: Magnetic Base Problem
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Just got back from a few days in Canberra so have...
Just got back from a few days in Canberra so have only just had a chance to take on board the advice.
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7th Nov 2016, 01:37 PM
Thread: Magnetic Base Problem
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Magnetic Base Problem
I picked up a couple of bits & pieces at a garage sale for $5. The only problem is that the switch on the magnetic base doesn't want to work. It seems to be stuck on "Off" and won't turn across to...
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6th Nov 2016, 12:04 PM
Thread: Portable Sandblaster
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This VW is from a farm out Gisborne way where it...
This VW is from a farm out Gisborne way where it was at least kept under a tarp. Someone has had a previous attempt at fixing some of the rust - there are a few places where I can seen some pieces...
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5th Nov 2016, 10:34 AM
Thread: Portable Sandblaster
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Ok guys - I have been convinced!! I have one of...
Ok guys - I have been convinced!! I have one of the cabinet type sand blasters so I will limit myself to doing some of the smaller parts. I will look into chemical stripping - if anyone has any...
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2nd Nov 2016, 08:22 PM
Thread: Portable Sandblaster
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Portable Sandblaster
I am in the process of restoring a VW Beetle (father and son project). We have stripped most of the panels off the beast and need to sand blast them before painting. Probably will need to sand blast...
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14th Oct 2016, 07:09 PM
Thread: weld positioner
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I have a couple of 10A ones kicking around - I...
I have a couple of 10A ones kicking around - I will give them a try. I think the stall current of a windscreen wiper motor would be closer to 15A so might have to invest in a bigger one for the final...