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24th Mar 2018, 08:54 AM
Thread: Lets have your stick welding tip.
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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,
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11th Mar 2018, 12:02 PM
Thread: Lets have your stick welding tip.
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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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22nd May 2017, 08:30 AM
Thread: Suggestions on hand cleaner
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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
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21st May 2017, 08:10 AM
Thread: Your favourite tooling supplier
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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
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29th Mar 2016, 01:59 PM
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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
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27th Nov 2015, 11:39 AM
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
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8th Nov 2015, 08:29 AM
Thread: Where to get my Argon??
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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
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14th Oct 2015, 11:01 PM
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Some motorbike engine side covers are magnesium ...
Some motorbike engine side covers are magnesium
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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
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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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1st Oct 2015, 01:15 PM
Thread: Pure Argon for Mild Steel MIG?
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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
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1st Nov 2013, 03:29 PM
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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
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1st Nov 2013, 09:16 AM
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Good idea
"getting a welder which I have found diagrams for"
Thats a good idea, can you post the links
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25th Mar 2013, 12:12 PM
Thread: New Metal Lathe
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Sand
My AL320G's top slide came with lots of casting sand
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16th Mar 2013, 01:08 PM
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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
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24th Jan 2013, 01:16 PM
Thread: good arc welder for a novice
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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
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16th Jan 2013, 12:32 PM
Thread: What to buy for panel replacement work?
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Wire
Bronze mig wire is used a lot now for body repairs, for less distortion
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1st Jan 2013, 11:39 PM
Thread: Help a beginner - stick welding
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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
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29th Dec 2012, 10:04 PM
Thread: Larger disposable cylinders
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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
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29th Dec 2012, 05:52 PM
Thread: Larger disposable cylinders
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Larger disposable cylinders
Anybody using these cylinders, looking for one in Brisbane
Ken
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28th Nov 2012, 11:36 AM
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
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2nd Oct 2012, 01:51 PM
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
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9th Sep 2012, 01:56 PM
Thread: Machining head surface in lathe
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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
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27th Aug 2012, 07:10 PM
Thread: Machining head surface in lathe
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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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27th Aug 2012, 06:37 PM
Thread: Machining head surface in lathe
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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
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27th Aug 2012, 05:19 PM
Thread: Machining head surface in lathe
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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
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2nd Jun 2012, 10:27 AM
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
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9th May 2012, 06:38 PM
Thread: Choosing a good brand of file for metal
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Nicholson files from Bunnings are good Ken
Nicholson files from Bunnings are good
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5th May 2012, 05:06 PM
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
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5th May 2012, 03:01 PM
Thread: Machine Id
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Machine Id
A friend gave me this machine, I hope someone can identify it
regards, Ken