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3rd Jun 2015, 04:13 PM
Thread: New project - Diesel tank
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just one last point to make in this fine thread...
just one last point to make in this fine thread and that is to consider using pickled and oil sheet.It will save you a lot of cleaning of the scale flakeing etc
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26th Nov 2014, 12:00 AM
Thread: mild steel to stainless steel
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id say give it a go mate.if its only joins that...
id say give it a go mate.if its only joins that are accesable easily enough then have a crack.ive welded many many items together with gas shielded mig and steel wire when it hasn't been important...
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20th Oct 2014, 10:55 AM
Thread: Melbourne Area
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Hi Allan,what area are you from and what calibre...
Hi Allan,what area are you from and what calibre are you planning on?
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16th Sep 2014, 05:23 PM
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2014 aluminium welding procedure required
I am looking for a welding procedure for 2014 alli,its possible it is 2017 grade also. I HAVE SEARCHED TO THE LIMIT OF MY ABILITY AND PATIENCE ON THE INTERNET and am now putting it out there for an...
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7th Jul 2014, 01:48 PM
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and the original correct expansion of RHS Is...
and the original correct expansion of RHS Is rolled hollow section being square or rectangular,little rant over.
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7th Jul 2014, 01:45 PM
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Can I offer my experience of 40 years of...
Can I offer my experience of 40 years of Boilermaking / fabricating. Make your trailer from rhs black material (unpainted)if you can get it.Leave your large ends open and drill or blow large air...
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25th Jun 2014, 05:24 PM
Thread: Lathe inspection in Melbourne
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Hi Robin,what suburb does this lathe live in?
Hi Robin,what suburb does this lathe live in?
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17th Jun 2014, 01:47 PM
Thread: Tig Advice
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Oh and I'm a foot pedal man, I'll tape it to my...
Oh and I'm a foot pedal man, I'll tape it to my foot before I use a switch.
Pulse what pulse my foot shakes enough not to use it.
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3rd Apr 2014, 07:29 PM
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as an add to this post,try BMS in Campbellfield...
as an add to this post,try BMS in Campbellfield for a quote.They do oxy profile cutting and also water jet cutting.Alliance laser in Campbellfield can cut 16mm no probs and have a 12.00mtr x1.500mtr...
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24th Mar 2014, 04:01 PM
Thread: Angle Grinder Fatality
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could be a sign of the future...all Metro trains...
could be a sign of the future...all Metro trains (Melbourne train operator)maintenance depots have a blanket ban on 9'' grinders on SITE...no use..no possession.thankfully 5'' and 7'' grinders have...
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17th Feb 2014, 08:26 AM
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The gun is marked not with no 4 or numbers etc,...
The gun is marked not with no 4 or numbers etc, rather strange. Just marked350amp.3.6 mtr long.i have two no 4's on a safmig and a cig and a no two on an old three phase 180 amp cig machine.the...
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17th Feb 2014, 12:09 AM
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My 195 rural pack came oe with a "350 amp" tweco...
My 195 rural pack came oe with a "350 amp" tweco gun,a great gun too.tweco no 4 tips liners and shrouds etc fitted correctly.ive not seen this gun on anything else.id guess and say in between 2 ad 4...
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14th Feb 2014, 06:21 PM
Thread: teflon liner in bulk?
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hi graham I didn't mention the machine is a 210...
hi graham
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6th Feb 2014, 08:52 AM
Thread: teflon liner in bulk?
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hi graham ive got quite a few rolls of old 1.2...
hi graham
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4th Feb 2014, 03:52 PM
Thread: teflon liner in bulk?
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teflon liner in bulk?
Hi all,does anyone know if it is possible to buy Teflon liner in bulk?i only use 1.2mm ally and haven't had any luck on fleabay etc
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4th Feb 2014, 03:47 PM
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I would imagine that pre setting an angle of 92...
I would imagine that pre setting an angle of 92 degrees inside as graham suggests would be successful.no gap would be essential and clamp solid if possible.Maybe trial and error will flush out the...
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9th Oct 2013, 11:23 PM
Thread: Failing Vision
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brasso and silvo also do a...
brasso and silvo also do a brilliant(http://www.woodworkforums.com/images/icons/icon6.png)job.while we are on the subject,i have fitted a boc magnifying lense under my polycarb cover to aid my...
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9th Oct 2013, 11:17 PM
Thread: help needed please.
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I had to do a pick up today from my laser cutter...
I had to do a pick up today from my laser cutter and it dawned on me that they also make springs so I asked the obvious question and they handed me over four for free,hows that for quick...
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9th Oct 2013, 08:49 AM
Thread: help needed please.
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thanks bob,much appreciated
thanks bob,much appreciated
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9th Oct 2013, 12:03 AM
Thread: help needed please.
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help needed please.
hi all.i have a job to do that requires telescopic handles on a very exspensive hand truck and need to know the name of the spring loaded double pin clips that one would find in tubes like...
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19th Aug 2013, 10:18 PM
Thread: Sporterising a Swedish Mauser
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I would add onlu one point to an informative...
I would add onlu one point to an informative discussion,and that is that a 29" barrel is fine in some quarters of shooting but as a sporter it is very long when combineing a longer butt on a sporting...
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5th Apr 2013, 09:51 PM
Thread: Which Multitool Linisher Attachment?
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ive got a915 x 50 on an old cmf 8 inch bench...
ive got a915 x 50 on an old cmf 8 inch bench grinder,it gets used solidly every day.i also have a three phase 5hp 2740mm x 75 linisher and i like the little one better.
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27th Mar 2013, 11:14 PM
Thread: Machinability of MIG weld
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i would suggest(from my own exp) that you have...
i would suggest(from my own exp) that you have welded mig deposits onto cast iron.When i did the same by accident thinking what i had was an old piece of cast steel i broke tips and could not budge...
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4th Mar 2013, 10:03 PM
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i purchased a pac 50 from token tools last year...
i purchased a pac 50 from token tools last year and have used it nearly every day since and i cant fault it so far.ive used it and abused the tips on cutting 310 ub 46 beams as well as on1mm...
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4th Mar 2013, 09:51 PM
Thread: Use for stainless steel LPG car tanks
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hi all,im happy to stand corrected here but from...
hi all,im happy to stand corrected here but from memory gas tanks are tested to appro480 psi(YES IM OLD)for a working pressure of 120 psi.I would add that these tanks will most likely be out of test...
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26th Feb 2013, 11:36 PM
Thread: Etched brass name plates
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hi all,ive seen copies available on ebay.they are...
hi all,ive seen copies available on ebay.they are of original size and correct gear/feed specs and come from southbend origin usa if my memory is correct.
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3rd Feb 2013, 09:21 PM
Thread: 7016 vs 7018 what's your experience
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graham thats a great idea for a new thread!...
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thats a great idea for a new thread!
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8th Jan 2013, 11:03 PM
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31st Dec 2012, 08:23 PM
Thread: Larger disposable cylinders
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and that is long enough for me
and that is long enough for me
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29th Dec 2012, 07:08 PM
Thread: What am I doing wrong
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Graham has given you a perfect guideline to ...
Graham has given you a perfect guideline to cutting your plate,all i would add is that the scale on that plate looks odd to me,either very thick or not mild steel or down grade or something like...
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29th Dec 2012, 06:53 PM
Thread: Larger disposable cylinders
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I have used a single bottle of pure Argon...
I have used a single bottle of pure Argon purchased for $69 from supergas.My use was for site tig welding ally scaffolds and i thought i would try it once.My findings are,its difficult to get enough...
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21st Nov 2012, 10:07 PM
Thread: Gate design issue
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try Goliath self closeing hinges,not sure what...
try Goliath self closeing hinges,not sure what retail is but its nowhere near that price.
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9th Oct 2012, 09:05 PM
Thread: sheraton serial number AR111M
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thanks pipeclay,im wondering if its a mongrel...
thanks pipeclay,im wondering if its a mongrel bitsa as the owner says it has a sheraton named plate on the gearbox.
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9th Oct 2012, 08:19 PM
Thread: sheraton serial number AR111M
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sheraton serial number AR111M
236175hi all,does anyone have the info on above serial no sheraton.lathe is called a model a junior according to its owner.ihavent seen it so only have photo to go by.thanks,danny
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8th Oct 2012, 10:31 PM
Thread: sheraton junior
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sheraton junior
has anyone heard of a sheraton "junior"lathe?
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20th Sep 2012, 09:54 AM
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50x50 x1.6 or 2mm in gal finish will be ok,its...
50x50 x1.6 or 2mm in gal finish will be ok,its not the size of the tube but the desighn which counts.make sure you put a diagonal brace from top outside to bottom middle in each panel(even 10mm rod...
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1st Sep 2012, 11:04 PM
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i have some 50 mmod ss tube bends(1.6mm wall)...
i have some 50 mmod ss tube bends(1.6mm wall) that are pretty damned good that i got from "swadesir" in thomastown.they are 180 degree and aprox120 mm od radius.maybe look him up.i cant help you with...
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9th Aug 2012, 12:08 AM
Thread: hdpe machineing
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hdpe machineing
i have a job to quote and am not familiar with one aspect of the job,machining hdpe round bar.i have to get it to a tolerance of about .5mm on 150diam about 350mm long.will it behave?it will be...
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29th Jul 2012, 09:51 PM
Thread: A little question
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are you useing splits or sticks?
are you useing splits or sticks?
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24th Jul 2012, 11:54 PM
Thread: Alloy Cylinder head repair
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as the robber says,remove ALL corrosion and make...
as the robber says,remove ALL corrosion and make sure its back to pure alloy.
preheat gently and thouroughly allow heat to soak and preheat again.i have mig welded 6 cyl falcon heads but i recomend... -
17th Jul 2012, 11:44 PM
Thread: Safety Question
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i have an old lincoln "portable" 240volt jet...
i have an old lincoln "portable" 240volt jet which draws aprox 4400 watts start up current on a 3.2mm gp rod setting(flat out).didnt do slow blows or breakers at arc strike but will at 10 seconds...
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23rd Jun 2012, 09:29 PM
Thread: welding flash
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i would agree with karl in that mig is worse than...
i would agree with karl in that mig is worse than stick in general.I know when uv burns on my upper chest are concerned,mig is worse,I always assumed it was because the arc and weld pool with mig...
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21st Jun 2012, 11:09 PM
Thread: This is for metal workers too!
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i will simply say that there are quite a few very...
i will simply say that there are quite a few very carefull operators out there that have lost a digit or two and up until that micro second of red mist they belonged to the" it wont happen to me"...
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21st Jun 2012, 10:50 PM
Thread: Flat belting
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thank you for posting that,i have a denbigh...
thank you for posting that,i have a denbigh camelback and that technique may come in handy for a save one day.
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16th Jun 2012, 06:49 PM
Thread: Current Aluminium Price
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i normally find that per kg price ranges between...
i normally find that per kg price ranges between $7.50 and $11.00 depending on quantities purchased and grade required and wether its extruded or rolled product.a 3mm floorplate 1200x2400 is about...
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7th Jun 2012, 09:02 AM
Thread: Magnetic Chuck Rebuild
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i used to work for eriez magnetics in...
i used to work for eriez magnetics in cambellfield/melbourne.they are normally good people to deal with.i have another contact who recos chucks from home and if you need i can contact him,pm me if...
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20th May 2012, 09:54 PM
Thread: hare and forbes horizontal bandsaw.
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i should've made it clearer in my post,i have a...
i should've made it clearer in my post,i have a small metalworking firm and i manufacture spiral staircases and also some small structural steelwork up to about 10 ton jobs as well as supply a lot of...
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20th May 2012, 12:38 AM
Thread: What were these grinders?
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a brand of barrel/straight grinder in alloy was...
a brand of barrel/straight grinder in alloy was black and decker.I have three in different sizes and they are hard work.I just purchased a hitachi and they are much lighter but dont have the outright...
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20th May 2012, 12:33 AM
Thread: hare and forbes horizontal bandsaw.
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hare and forbes horizontal bandsaw.
Hi all,im looking at purchaseing a low end bandsaw for work.It wont get a lot of use so im looking at a taiwanese machine from hare and forbes.its a bs 10ls and im wondering if any members can...
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15th May 2012, 08:20 PM
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will look tomorrow at work,think my mesh is...
will look tomorrow at work,think my mesh is approx .5MMs/s.happy to post some if size is ok