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  1. Yep, just the one bowl that comes on the cutter....

    Yep, just the one bowl that comes on the cutter. Don't have that problem in the shed where the compressor setup has a decent condensation management system :D

    In the shed on clean steel 5-6m is...
  2. Long Term Review of Token Tools LG-40E Plasma Cutter.

    Hi Forum,

    18 months ago I bought a Token Tools LG40E plasma cutter for home use. I also have a 200A ac/dc tig of the same brand. I have no other connection to Peter other than being a happy...
  3. N.S.W. This item has been sold.

    This item has been sold.
  4. N.S.W. Hi Anton, I bought it at a auction of gear...

    Hi Anton,

    I bought it at a auction of gear from a high school metalwork dept. The bare metal surfaces had a surface coating of rust and I wire wheeled it off. Going off the serial number I...
  5. N.S.W. Magnabend 1000E Sheetmetal Folder LOC: Coffs Harbour NSW

    For sale is my Magnabend 1000E Sheetmetal Folder. Bending capacity is 1000x1.6mm.

    Uses an electromagnetic clampbar to hold the material which means you can achieve shapes not normally capable of...
  6. N.S.W. Hafco AL330 Metal Lathe LOC: Coffs Harbour NSW

    Decided to sell my lathe. I just don't use it enough to justify it sitting in the garage, especially when I have access to all the gear I could possibly need at work.

    Is about 10 years old, has a...
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    I've done a few cast iron repairs at work. ...

    I've done a few cast iron repairs at work.

    Get the nickel rods and turn your amps down 70-80 for 3.2 rods.

    Do short runs just to build up the weld. In between runs peen the weld area with...
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    If it is cast iron you should be able to weld it...

    If it is cast iron you should be able to weld it up. You'll need some nickel rods made for welding cast iron. I'd weld one tooth up at a time and clean up with a grinder as you go to give a reference...
  9. Thread: Gas Vs Gasless

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    How intriguing. Would cost bugger all to put a...

    How intriguing. Would cost bugger all to put a rectifier in there and have something that might actually work!

    I love these kinds of machines, people buy them, can't do anything with them and then...
  10. Thread: Gas Vs Gasless

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    I'd doubt that your welder is AC on the output....

    I'd doubt that your welder is AC on the output. Mig is a DC process. Stick is the best choice for gasless welding on a home type level.
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    We use a water based soapy pink product at work,...

    We use a water based soapy pink product at work, can't think of what the name is off hand. I personally don't use it as I'm with Karl - spatter is controllable by doing it right! Too much gun angle...
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    I have a box of chinese electrodes that are hard...

    I have a box of chinese electrodes that are hard to control as the OP described. At work we use the WIA Austarc 12's and 13's and they are a joy. Don't be afraid to turn it up either.

    Was talking...
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    Tungsten Sharpening Tip

    Just thought I'd share a tip with you all.

    When sharpening your tungsten for tig welding on a bench grinder, put the tungsten in your battery drill and pull the trigger whilst applying tip to the...
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    What Tokentools will give you that random ebay...

    What Tokentools will give you that random ebay cheapies won't...

    5 year warranty
    A phone number that you CAN ring and WILL be answered

    I have both a tig and a plasma of Petes and don't know...
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    Pretty much, if I grabbed my drill chuck with two...

    Pretty much, if I grabbed my drill chuck with two gloved hands I'd be able to stop it, especially being belt driven. Geared head lathes have no slip and will eat people whole.
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    Dean, many years ago on my way home from work I...

    Dean, many years ago on my way home from work I came across an abandoned EF falcon sedan. The bonnet was heavily caved in and a dead roo on the roadside 30m or so back. The airbag had deployed.
    ...
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    We get small run castings done at work, not cheap...

    We get small run castings done at work, not cheap but I'll find out who does them if you like?
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    Same helmet, but I have no idea what the...

    Same helmet, but I have no idea what the replacement screens cost, welding for the boss means the boss buys me new screens :P

    Miller Elites don't carry an AS sticker anyway so polishing with...
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    Had a look at the ones at work, all it says is...

    Had a look at the ones at work, all it says is 'Made in USA' and safety/usage info.... no makers name nothing! I am fairly certain they came from Aitkens though so maybe just try a welding place and...
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    I'll find out today what brand they are and where...

    I'll find out today what brand they are and where they come from. Normally though just any industrial supply house would have them.
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    Good stuff. To clean up your welds get hold...

    Good stuff.

    To clean up your welds get hold of a stainless blending disc. They are a creamy white colour and are cellulose based. Give a very fine grind unlike a flap disc or grind wheel. Have an...
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    OK, looking at those pics I am sure the gas is...

    OK, looking at those pics I am sure the gas is argon, if you use a argon/co2 blend on tig the outcome is very crusty on the surface.

    2.4 electrode is fine, as is your grinding wheel. so long as...
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    If I was welding this at work I'd be looking...

    If I was welding this at work I'd be looking around 60 amps, 1.6 filler and 8lpm on a #6 nozzle.

    This is about the best you can hope for straight off the torch, mostly welds will have a lot of...
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    After a lot of thought I finally had a go at this...

    After a lot of thought I finally had a go at this today. I always thought that if MIG worked as a DC process to weld aluminium then there had to be a way of getting it to work on tig - then of course...
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    This law has been the case for many many years. ...

    This law has been the case for many many years.

    When it comes to ebay, the only time it DOESN'T apply is for auctions, if you click 'Buy It Now' then it is a retail transaction and the Trade...
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    Interference fit? What is the accepted method of...

    Interference fit? What is the accepted method of removing the die after bending? Big Hammer?
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    You got it, but then I figured that would be the...

    You got it, but then I figured that would be the case - I could have sought a refund through the Fair Trading 'Not Fit for Purpose' clause but the only alternative is an order of 10x more expensive...
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    Pipe Bender WIN!

    Further to this thread here - http://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/pipe-bending-fail-120570/

    I came across a post on another forum that showed the results of heating the die, hammering it a...
  29. Thread: Pretty welds

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    Just went and had a look back through some of my...

    Just went and had a look back through some of my work pics, found one I liked, I think I am too hard on myself sometimes....

    Pretty easy to achieve with a pulse tig and positioner though. 38mm...
  30. Thread: Pretty welds

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    A lot of the welds, especially the 'weave' tig...

    A lot of the welds, especially the 'weave' tig were heavily undercut and underfilled, It was explained somewhere that this is to increase the radius of the weld...

    The mig welds had me cringing,...
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    Capral uses 6060T5 in their extrusions, some...

    Capral uses 6060T5 in their extrusions, some qubelok is 15um clear anodised, some is mill finish.
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    If you were using qubelok system then it is...

    If you were using qubelok system then it is highly likely it was anodised. Grind a bit back with a blue flap disc and see how it goes.
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    lol, what a great thread :) Personally, I'd...

    lol, what a great thread :)

    Personally, I'd cut 0.9 316 all day with a pair of wiss snips, up to 40mm long. I sharpen my wiss set maybe twice a year and cut a lot of 0.9 to 1.5 316 in between. But...
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    I paid $70 more for my Miller Digital Elite...

    I paid $70 more for my Miller Digital Elite helmet and was worth it, as I sent it back for a warranty claim as the LCD started to delaminate. One of the work provided helmets went back for warranty...
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    Just an update on how the machine is going... ...

    Just an update on how the machine is going...

    The gas solenoid is continuously not closing at the end of a weld, seems to be sticking open slightly. I have had the solenoid out and open to clean...
  36. Thanks Ern, have posted the same Q to Myswag (was...

    Thanks Ern, have posted the same Q to Myswag (was already a member there). Some quality builds go on over there!
  37. Hi, Nah not really the big aussie treks, just...

    Hi, Nah not really the big aussie treks, just Barrington Tops, Upper Macleay valley, something that needs a bit of ground clearance and suspension to get into, 800km of corrugations is not my wifes...
  38. Caravan Modding - Specifically Viscount Aerolite

    Been thinking of buying an old van to make camping that little bit more comfortable, however having a lifted GU Patrol on 33 muds means I like the offroad thing too... So I need something that is...
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    Correct placement of split/spring washers

    Hi all, I am trying to find a definitive answer to a question that has been bugging me and a tradesman at work (difference of opinion...)

    When using a split spring washer I was told (apart from...
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    Cheap 3" or 4" 3 Jaw Chuck

    Chasing a used cheap 3 jaw in the small size for a little project I have on, doesn't have to be the most accurate (ie within .2-.3mm tir would be fine) any kind of mount type is fine :)

    Happy to...
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    Ok, Started with 2 100x300x5mm plates today,...

    Ok, Started with 2 100x300x5mm plates today, sanded all the surface of both plates with zirc flap disc.

    Did a few welds, ended up finding 230 amps was the sweet spot (fronius pulse mig) 0 on arc...
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    Thanks for that. I was supposed to be at tech...

    Thanks for that. I was supposed to be at tech today to get back into it but had to look after sick kids - hopefully next week!

    Yes it is extruded bar, I can get hold of some plate to try too...
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    http://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/silver-solder-pt...

    http://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/silver-solder-pt-1-info-43407/

    We use the SB 45 at work for silver soldering stainless steel bit of an art to it , well not really. If the stainless gets too hot...
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    Can I assume the brass you are after is 1"...

    Can I assume the brass you are after is 1" diameter and 2' in length? If you actually mean 1' and 2' then at $80, Pipeclay, I'll take ten!

    But seriously there is a ton of engineering firms that'll...
  45. Midway do no 8 and have a store in Melbourne. We...

    Midway do no 8 and have a store in Melbourne. We use them at work for most of our stainless. Either them or Atlas
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    sorry, it wasn't the whole weld that didn't stick...

    sorry, it wasn't the whole weld that didn't stick only the start 10-15mm or so. Was using a fronius mig with torch control. Best results came with a starting amps of 205 then backing of one click...
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    I bought my bosch as we have one on the tool wall...

    I bought my bosch as we have one on the tool wall at work. I nearly always pick up the bosch over the metabo or hitachi grinders there. It is so light and the body is small despite the decent power....
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    I started ally mig at tech today and that was the...

    I started ally mig at tech today and that was the method taught to us.

    My problem is getting the weld to stick at the start, broke a few welds that the bead just fell off.
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    not really, depending on what I am doing I will...

    not really, depending on what I am doing I will deliberately choose a worn disc rather than a new disc as it will give a smoother finish, like going to a finer grit. I am really interested in this...
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    5" Cutting, 4" Grinding I have a 5" Makita and...

    5" Cutting, 4" Grinding

    I have a 5" Makita and a 4" Bosch. The $85 blue Bosch kits are great, can't kill em, plenty of power.
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