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  1. Thread: ACME thread

    by SAISAY
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    ACME thread

    How do I explain an ACME thread count?
    My lead screw is 0.5" 8tpi 2 start.
    Is that the correct way or do I divide by 2 to get 0.5" 4tpi 2 start?
    TIA :U
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    The only think that works is something you get in...

    The only think that works is something you get in the supermarket called something like "Gunk off", it smalls like citrus or something from the cheap shop called "Sticker Remover".
    The one from the...
  3. Thread: Powder coating

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    Powder coating

    Anyone here do powder coating?
    I am specifically interested in corona versus tribo.
    Please do not direct me to articles explaining what it is. I have read enough of them to give me a headache.
    I...
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    I am sorry that you seem to have misunderstood...

    I am sorry that you seem to have misunderstood the question.
    I need the compression load, not the extension load.
    The extension load would be so easy but the compression is so very difficult.
    How...
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    Compression scales

    I nee to know how to set a spring so it takes 0.5 kg to compress it.
    It has a screw on top to adjust the pressure on the spring.

    335076
    I imagine something like a vernier that measures pressure...
  6. Thread: Advice seekers

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    Another one a few days ago. New Aussie member...

    Another one a few days ago.
    New Aussie member asked about buying a cheap Chinese CNC machine on the Vectric forum.
    I advised him to go here.
    He was peeved because the machine obviously wasn't...
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    What has happened to the forum?

    I haven't been here for a couple of week and everything seems to have changed.
    Can someone please tell me how to get rid of that bright white screen? It hurts my very weak eyes.
    I would like to...
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    My 2 cents for what they are worth. The name...

    My 2 cents for what they are worth.

    The name of this forum is actually "woodworkforums.com" not "metalworkforums.com".
    The metal work part is done as a courtesy of the owners of the forum and you...
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    that's a nice touch

    I was just browsing the new look forum and landed on the Settings site.
    How nice that, if you don't like the way the forum looks, you can change it to something that suits you.
    I am really glad I...
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    I like it

    Actually, my poor old eyes find this colour much easier to read than the old one, it was only the first day when the screen popped up in glaring white that I got a bit of a shock.
    I like the more...
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    OOOOOHHHH it is BRIGHT :oo: Hurts my poor old...

    OOOOOHHHH it is BRIGHT :oo:
    Hurts my poor old eyes.
    Cheers
    Wolffie
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    thanks Fred All is good now. Lots of dramas...

    thanks Fred
    All is good now.
    Lots of dramas here tonight.
    Goodnight
    Wolffie
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    Thank you Robbo and Mal and Sheddie I did all...

    Thank you Robbo and Mal and Sheddie
    I did all that but for some reason the mails keep coming and coming :o
    Cheers
    Wolffie
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    Turning subscriptions off

    Why do I have to turn subscriptions OFF every time I post something?
    My inbox is being flooded with messages that someone has posted a reply.
    It is so annoying that subscriptions are automatic, if...
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    Very very nice Cheers Wolffie

    Very very nice
    Cheers
    Wolffie
  16. Thread: Print size

    by SAISAY
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    's OK now. Stopped when I clicked on the...

    's OK now.
    Stopped when I clicked on the sidebar.
    Aliens about :rolleyes:
    Wolffie
  17. Thread: Print size

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    I do not touch CTRL just the scroll wheel Wolffie

    I do not touch CTRL just the scroll wheel
    Wolffie
  18. Thread: Print size

    by SAISAY
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    All day there has been strange things happening....

    All day there has been strange things happening.
    I roll the scroll wheel and the print size goes larger and smaller.
    Someone playing sillybuggers?
    Cheers
    Wolffie
  19. Thread: Random error

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    Been to Cairns for a cupla days but I saw it on...

    Been to Cairns for a cupla days but I saw it on Wednesday night.
    Refreshing the page fixed it.
    Can't remember which forum or thread though :-
    Cheers
    Wolffie
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    95 to 1600 rpm. Cheers Wolffie

    95 to 1600 rpm.
    Cheers
    Wolffie
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    I made a BIG mistake

    I wanted to buy a tilting head drill press and bought a geared tilting head milling/boring machine instead. I bought the heavy duty stand as well.
    I guess one could be kind and say it was a bit of...
  22. Thread: Posting Problem

    by SAISAY
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    DJ Had to restart my computer AGAIN :( When I...

    DJ
    Had to restart my computer AGAIN :(
    When I hit the "Post Reply" button., I get the reply screen but, when I start to type, it goes down to the bottom left hand corner, where it says "Quick...
  23. Thread: Posting Problem

    by SAISAY
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    I have a problem with posting replies. When I...

    I have a problem with posting replies.
    When I start typing, it goes straight into quick search and the only way I can fix it is to restart my computer.
    It is driving me nuts.
    Cheers
    Wolffie
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