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20th Jul 2011, 11:38 PM
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Business products for sale, shop and save on...
Business products for sale, shop and save on quicksales.com.au
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19th Jul 2011, 10:48 PM
Thread: Looking for 7/8th dia bright bar
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this fella might have it, bought plenty of bits...
this fella might have it, bought plenty of bits off him before.
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9th Jul 2011, 05:56 PM
Thread: Radius cutter for Mini lathe..dreamcutter
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yes that is an option, but I'm gonna buy a...
yes that is an option, but I'm gonna buy a dedicated mill soon enough anyway. Something like an X3 or X2 mini mill.
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9th Jul 2011, 04:56 PM
Thread: Radius cutter for Mini lathe..dreamcutter
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nice one Bob, the only thing putting me off i...
nice one Bob, the only thing putting me off i guess is that I dont have a mill...yet! Might have to spin up the bits i need then send them to someone with a mill.
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6th Jul 2011, 10:19 PM
Thread: Radius cutter for Mini lathe..dreamcutter
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cheers for that BS. The ball style wont be of use...
cheers for that BS. The ball style wont be of use as the first thing I want to use it for is an internal radius like a cup shape which I dont think those ones can do? . Basically a cup to fit a...
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6th Jul 2011, 07:42 PM
Thread: Radius cutter for Mini lathe..dreamcutter
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thanks for that, i just dont have time to make...
thanks for that, i just dont have time to make one. Ive emailed Dreamcutter, but aint holding much hope of hearing back.
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5th Jul 2011, 09:07 PM
Thread: Radius cutter for Mini lathe..dreamcutter
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Radius cutter for Mini lathe..dreamcutter
Hi, does anyone know much about these? It looks like maybe they are for sale soon but not sure if they are distributing them yet? I know I can probably make my own one up, but these days time is at a...
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15th May 2010, 06:14 PM
Thread: Clamp type knurler (pictures)
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nice one, now I have lathe envy!:( Got any...
nice one, now I have lathe envy!:(
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14th May 2010, 06:31 PM
Thread: Metal lathe
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cant go wrong with a minilathe. ...
cant go wrong with a minilathe.
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30th Apr 2010, 06:12 PM
Thread: MIG Welding Stainless
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awesome, make sure you post about your progress...
awesome, make sure you post about your progress and maybe a few pics. My MIG is setup for steel and aluminium. I'll master ally before going on to stainless. Me going to stainless would mean 3...
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30th Apr 2010, 05:37 PM
Thread: MIG Welding Stainless
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an appropriate BOC gas would be Stainshield....
an appropriate BOC gas would be Stainshield. https://boc.com.au/boc_sp/downloads/gas_brochures/BOC_ShieldingGas_selection_chart_Poster.pdf
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26th Apr 2010, 11:53 AM
Thread: My 7x12 Mini lathe...first item
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ok, latest off the minilathe. I have started to...
ok, latest off the minilathe. I have started to venture into trying out harder materials, namely O1 steel this time. Pretty happy and confident with mild steels now so next up will be Stainless...
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24th Apr 2010, 11:49 PM
Thread: WTB 304 stainless discs 59mm dia minimum
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cheers, that might be an option. I will check out...
cheers, that might be an option. I will check out my chuck to see if it can take 78mm.
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23rd Apr 2010, 05:32 PM
Thread: WTB 304 stainless discs 59mm dia minimum
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yes brass or bronze would work, but its a matter...
yes brass or bronze would work, but its a matter of how long it could hold the flawless appearance. Not much can match the durable qualities of stainless steel.
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22nd Apr 2010, 08:08 PM
Thread: WTB 304 stainless discs 59mm dia minimum
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aha, a coffeesnob also hey?:) I would probably...
aha, a coffeesnob also hey?:)
I would probably start off with a flat base. I havent rigged up a powered cross slide yet so getting a nice even finished on a curved surface would be tricky.
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21st Apr 2010, 11:15 PM
Thread: WTB 304 stainless discs 59mm dia minimum
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http://www.coffeetamper.com.au/products/deluxe.htm...
http://www.coffeetamper.com.au/products/deluxe.html
this guy uses both 304 and 316, so I dont think 304 would be a problem. They never get washed in a dishwasher or anything like that as they dont... -
21st Apr 2010, 05:20 PM
Thread: WTB 304 stainless discs 59mm dia minimum
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Laverton is a bit far away unfortunately but...
Laverton is a bit far away unfortunately but thanks for the tip. Offcuts galore has a 200mm length of stainless but he doesn't know what grade it is and I dont fancy spending 30mins with a hacksaw to...
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21st Apr 2010, 04:25 PM
Thread: WTB 304 stainless discs 59mm dia minimum
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WTB 304 stainless discs 59mm dia minimum
Hi there, throwing the question out there to see if anyone has any 304 stainless offcuts floating around I could buy. I want it to make the base of a coffee tamper (see pic)
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YouTube - How It's Made (Season 7 / Episode 10 /...
YouTube - How It's Made (Season 7 / Episode 10 / Part 1)
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17th Feb 2010, 04:38 PM
Thread: Stain on ways
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dont use steel wool for a start. If you do need...
dont use steel wool for a start. If you do need something abrasive, use a scotch brite pad. Steel wool leaves fine metal dust which rusts.
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16th Feb 2010, 06:36 PM
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now that's what I call a stick of acetal!:clap: ...
now that's what I call a stick of acetal!:clap: 71.96mm dia x 1000mm. Thanks for the tip jackaroo, I can highly recommend the Plastic Centre for the service.:2tsup: $192.50 plus $20 delivery I think...
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11th Feb 2010, 09:16 PM
Thread: Metal Flares
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those boys have an amazing talent, which i really...
those boys have an amazing talent, which i really hope is passed on to others. Their skill and experience is amazing.
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8th Feb 2010, 08:35 PM
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pfft! Blackwoods want $300 for a 1mtr length of...
pfft! Blackwoods want $300 for a 1mtr length of black 70mm.:hahaha:
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8th Feb 2010, 04:50 PM
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Online sources for Acetal 'Delrin' solid rod?
Howdy, I am after some largish diameter acetal rod, 60-70mm Dia and preferably black. I have found this place but they dont have black. Any suggestions would be well appreciated, cheers.
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16th Nov 2009, 07:16 PM
Thread: Cant add to my thread, too old. What!
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what is?
what is?
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15th Nov 2009, 01:18 PM
Thread: My 7x12 Mini lathe...first item
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indeed Bob, your shed needs some serious growth...
indeed Bob, your shed needs some serious growth hormone!:D Grab yourself a lathe, they are so friccin handy, Ill be getting a bigger one for sure when the space permits.
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15th Nov 2009, 12:18 PM
Thread: My 7x12 Mini lathe...first item
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Latest off the mini. This was to solve the old...
Latest off the mini. This was to solve the old "odd" size dust outlets for some power tools. Normally I would stick the vac pipe on and wrap masking tape around it to hold it there, pain in the ass....
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31st Oct 2009, 10:16 PM
Thread: Oh god!!!!!!!!!!!!
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drool, wonder where all that gear is now?
drool, wonder where all that gear is now?
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29th Sep 2009, 08:51 PM
Thread: Cant add to my thread, too old. What!
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:- crisis over, there is a new box to be...
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29th Sep 2009, 08:50 PM
Thread: My 7x12 Mini lathe...first item
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latest off the mini lathe. I had a bit of...
latest off the mini lathe. I had a bit of problems with chatter on these ones, mainly I think because its a little harder? than other brass Ive turned? plus I was chucking the piece from the internal...
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29th Sep 2009, 08:48 PM
Thread: Cant add to my thread, too old. What!
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Cant add to my thread, too old. What!
I went to add to one of my threads and it wont let me, says its 94 days old and not worth posting anything new...Ill be the judge of that! Why is it set like that?
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20th Aug 2009, 10:12 PM
Thread: My Unimig Procraft 240
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Made up some brackets so I could securely mount...
Made up some brackets so I could securely mount both bottles to the back of the unit. They are just rough fitted at the mo. I will clean them up and paint them when Im happy with it. I also had to...
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16th Aug 2009, 11:39 AM
Thread: My Unimig Procraft 240
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Yep, I will be trying out the standard torch with...
Yep, I will be trying out the standard torch with a teflon liner and a dedicated U-grooved roller, also setting up both bottles on the back of the MIG. Depending on how hard/fiddly it is to swap the...
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9th Aug 2009, 10:27 PM
Thread: My Unimig Procraft 240
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My Unimig Procraft 240
Well well, I bought this Mig about 18 months ago and no joke have not even plugged it in!:- Shows how much welding Ive done of late. So I'm dusting it off and hopefully gonna use it sometime...
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9th Aug 2009, 07:09 PM
Thread: UniMig Welders
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anyone know whats happened to the UniMig website?...
anyone know whats happened to the UniMig website? Revamp? or are they out of business?
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9th Jul 2009, 08:20 PM
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buy this and then just buy a piece of HSS and...
buy this and then just buy a piece of HSS and grind the appropriate angles on it. The quickchange toolpost comes with 2 tool holders and a parting blade holder.
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29th Jun 2009, 10:42 PM
Thread: What drill chuck to suit AL-30 lathe?
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doesnt it come with a chuck? Mine came with a...
doesnt it come with a chuck? Mine came with a drill bit chuck, 3 jaw chuck, 4 jaw chuck set of cutters, face plate etc.
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28th Jun 2009, 07:03 PM
Thread: Anyone own/use an AL-30 metal lathe?
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I haven't turned any serious amount of brass yet,...
I haven't turned any serious amount of brass yet, but what is the problem you have with cleaning up brass swarf?
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28th Jun 2009, 04:05 PM
Thread: My 7x12 Mini lathe...first item
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I forgot to post the pics of what I was making in...
I forgot to post the pics of what I was making in that vid, here they are. They lift the roll cage up 1/2" to clear the hot exhaust pipe.
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28th Jun 2009, 03:55 PM
Thread: My 7x12 Mini lathe...first item
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yep fair point and well understood. That hand was...
yep fair point and well understood. That hand was generally always a good 7" - 8" away from the chuck at all times. I had to wear the tip-less gloves that day because it was dead cold, so I proceeded...
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28th Jun 2009, 03:05 PM
Thread: Anyone own/use an AL-30 metal lathe?
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they are awesome to learn on, and are still quite...
they are awesome to learn on, and are still quite capable of making lots of things. Such a handy machine to have. Here is my thread, Ive just started learning how to use mine.
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19th Jun 2009, 06:01 PM
Thread: My 7x12 Mini lathe...first item
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YouTube - mini lathe on aluminium
YouTube - mini lathe on aluminium
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11th Jun 2009, 12:27 AM
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lol, that's exactly what I think and do too. I'm...
lol, that's exactly what I think and do too. I'm on a 22" widescreen and Ive got about 12 tabs going.
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10th Jun 2009, 07:54 PM
Thread: My 7x12 Mini lathe...first item
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yeah, its to make installing dust boots over...
yeah, its to make installing dust boots over drive shafts stupidly easy.:)
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10th Jun 2009, 06:00 PM
Thread: My 7x12 Mini lathe...first item
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yep 4 jaw chuck. Why is the small hole a problem?
yep 4 jaw chuck. Why is the small hole a problem?
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10th Jun 2009, 04:33 PM
Thread: My 7x12 Mini lathe...first item
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My 7x12 Mini lathe...first item
Finally got around too having a go on my mini lathe which has been sitting there for 6 months.:rolleyes:
Heres my first item, works way better than I imagined.
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28th May 2009, 05:35 PM
Thread: MIG ARGON or CO2??
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hmmm, chk chk boom.
hmmm, chk chk boom.
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13th May 2009, 07:33 PM
Thread: Problems with images
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I just posted some pics and they dont work.
I just posted some pics and they dont work.
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11th May 2009, 01:36 PM
Thread: Ute trailer build!
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do not put that on the road. A trailer is way too...
do not put that on the road. A trailer is way too ambitious for a first welding project.
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30th Apr 2009, 09:01 PM
Thread: Squashed metal sphere
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awesome, who'dve thunk. So any idea what one...
awesome, who'dve thunk.
So any idea what one of these dished ends would cost, say a 1200mm dia one? I'm thinkin they're prolly not cheap.:joystick: