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    Most washing machines have a special single sock...

    Most washing machines have a special single sock collection area. Once it becomes full, you have to replace it as the machine ceases to work.
    On a serious note, you've done well to get 15 years....
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    My daughter has a fused right ankle after a head...

    My daughter has a fused right ankle after a head on accident. She had a left foot accelerator fitted by Frank's Engineering here in Victoria. The pedals flip up. If she is driving, the left...
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    While I don't have cataracts, I do wear bifocal...

    While I don't have cataracts, I do wear bifocal glasses and find them difficult to weld with. I use a Speedscreen helmet and a pair of the cheap reading glasses close to my reading prescription. That...
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    I've tried the wheels on my mill but it was too...

    I've tried the wheels on my mill but it was too unstable. Now its bolted to the floor and I clean out the swarf with an airline. There's a gap of about 50mm underneath so it's easy.
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    Keep your 240v. I recently had to mount some...

    Keep your 240v. I recently had to mount some outside blinds on my daughter's house. The 18v cordless didn't cut it into brick. Swapped to the 240v and it was easy..
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    Hahaha. Very good.

    Hahaha. Very good.
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    We moved my uncle's lathe with an engine hoist...

    We moved my uncle's lathe with an engine hoist and 4 people up more than a slight slope and onto a tandem trailer. The lathe was over 500kg with a cast iron base.
  8. I inherited a mill from my uncle who was a...

    I inherited a mill from my uncle who was a stickler for precision. Amongst the numerous drawbars were ones made with all thread and nuts. I was surprised he used these but I still am. They work well...
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    Tried it all the way down to about 10 psi through...

    Tried it all the way down to about 10 psi through a regulator. Still sprayed sufficient lubricant for steel.
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    Thanks BobL. Setting it up as we speak....

    Thanks BobL. Setting it up as we speak. Appreciate the info.
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    And does it work ok?

    And does it work ok?
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    Mist coolant spray.

    Hi all
    Just got a mist coolant spray system. There are no instructions. I know how to use it but what pressure does it run at and how thin does the coolant need to be? Currently using 3 parts ATF to...
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    Thanks all. Found it. They're very basic...

    Thanks all. Found it. They're very basic instructions but should be enough. I'll have a play and see how I go.
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    Jane kit for blackening metal....help

    Hi all
    Has anyone here had experience with a jane kit for blackening steel or has an instruction manual. I've got a project that would benefit from the blackening. I inherited a kit from my uncle...
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    I've got a Rossi TIG, stick and plasma from ebay....

    I've got a Rossi TIG, stick and plasma from ebay. Edison's is the seller. Great for the price and work well. The earth clamp and arc handle are a bit weak but easily replaced.
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    Hi Jackaroo. Thanks for the link. Your blood's...

    Hi Jackaroo.
    Thanks for the link. Your blood's worth bottling. A couple of differences but so close it will do. Much better than what I've got which is nothing. Thanks again...Andrew
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    Thanks China. It could be Chinese but knowing how...

    Thanks China. It could be Chinese but knowing how my uncle was he wouldn't buy it. I know he had it about 45 years but that's all I know. Should have asked him before he died. Not sure whether he...
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    Thanks Neil. I actually found can reference to an...

    Thanks Neil. I actually found can reference to an RF30a last night and tend to agree with you. Any idea where I could find a manual? I'm new to milling but having a ball. My uncle tended to get lots...
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    Help identifying model of Her less mill

    Hi all
    Long time member and lurker but first time poster.
    I've recently inherited a Herless vertical mill but there's no tag with the model number. It has a Compton Parke's single phase motor....
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