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    Grahame, my post isn't based on something I've...

    Grahame, my post isn't based on something I've read, it comes from experience, I'm an old boilermaker,
    I started my a apprenticeship in 1972
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    Welding thick steel with a home welder can result...

    Welding thick steel with a home welder can result in poor penetration, preheating the job before welding helps
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    "Prince oxygen hydrating ph balanced shower gel"...

    "Prince oxygen hydrating ph balanced shower gel" from aldi is a good hand cleaner, but no good as shower gel

    Ken
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    Sticky: I need some carbide burrs of reasonable quality,...

    I need some carbide burrs of reasonable quality, where do you buy yours

    Ken
  5. Some Bunnings stores now have argon and migshield...

    Some Bunnings stores now have argon and migshield in a D size bottles for $200 deposit, $99 refill
    Currently the stores on Brisbane southside that I have been told have bottles are Underwood, Cannon...
  6. Thread: Old Walther GSP

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    I have used contact adhesive as a weak thread...

    I have used contact adhesive as a weak thread locker
    Ken
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    The BOC - $165 for a D size bottle - Includes 2...

    The BOC - $165 for a D size bottle - Includes 2 refills a year, is only for the first year, then it changes to one refill

    Ken
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    Some motorbike engine side covers are magnesium ...

    Some motorbike engine side covers are magnesium

    Ken
  9. Thread: Argon

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    I have some more information on the BOC deal,...

    I have some more information on the BOC deal, that price is for argoshield, straight argon is much dearer, also you only get 2 cylinders the first year

    Ken
  10. Thread: Argon

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    I was in BOC recently and the salesman told me...

    I was in BOC recently and the salesman told me they have a new deal, you can have two d size cylinders for $100 per year total, but only one at a time
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    Probably ok for light sheetmetal, you will get...

    Probably ok for light sheetmetal, you will get better penetration if you preheat

    Ken
  12. I'm assuming this is an inverter type welder,...

    I'm assuming this is an inverter type welder, which has a switch mode main power supply
  13. Good idea

    "getting a welder which I have found diagrams for"

    Thats a good idea, can you post the links

    Ken
  14. Thread: New Metal Lathe

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    Sand

    My AL320G's top slide came with lots of casting sand

    Ken
  15. Co2

    Bushy, might be better to get an aussie home brew bottle, the yanks use a different thread on their bottles
    I bought a co2 stem and nut to convert my argon regulator to co2
    Home brew shops fill the...
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    I've been using an italian made telwin for years,...

    I've been using an italian made telwin for years, it's a simple transformer type with a 10amp plug

    GMC sold these, it would be safe to buy a used one, there isn't much in these that will fail,...
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    Wire

    Bronze mig wire is used a lot now for body repairs, for less distortion

    It is expensive compared with steel, but might save you a lot of work
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    2.5mm electrodes are bit big for welding steel...

    2.5mm electrodes are bit big for welding steel than thin, try 2mm electrodes

    Ken
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    mig

    I have a small project I'm working on that needs a bit of aluminium welding,
    an argon disposable cylinder would be plenty
    I have a 240v kempi mig welder, been welding steel using argoshield and co2
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    Larger disposable cylinders

    Anybody using these cylinders, looking for one in Brisbane

    Ken

    http://www.tesuco.com.au/media/42096/IND_DIS_V02.pdf
  21. Thread: harrison lathe

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    Noise

    Heavier oil in the gearbox might quieten it, light oil is ok in a cold place like england

    Ken
  22. Thread: 6061-T6 Source

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    Action Aluminium

    Bought a small piece of 6061 bar from action at acacia ridge today, good place

    Ken
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    Grinding aluminium

    Is is feasible to grind the last couple of thou to get a very smooth surface,
    if so what would I use

    regards,
    Ken
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    I think you hit the nail on the head

    I think you hit the nail on the head
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    Thanks for the fast replies, just checked the...

    Thanks for the fast replies, just checked the spindle bearings by holding one end of a bar in the chuck, and the another in the tail stock, I can get .04mm axial movement on the dial gauge
    gibs are...
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    Machining head surface in lathe

    How do I achieve a better finish, the tool cuts small grooves when it passes over the head bolt and coolant holes

    Ken
  27. Thread: Welder advice

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    crash repair shops use brass wire mig for some...

    crash repair shops use brass wire mig for some welds for less distortion than steel wire

    Ken
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    Nicholson files from Bunnings are good Ken

    Nicholson files from Bunnings are good

    Ken
  29. Thread: Machine Id

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    Table is 460 x 120mm morse taper 3 spindle...

    Table is 460 x 120mm
    morse taper 3 spindle
    whitworth threads

    Ken
  30. Thread: Machine Id

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    Machine Id

    A friend gave me this machine, I hope someone can identify it

    regards, Ken
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