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20th Mar 2024, 09:01 PM
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Yes, up to a point. The adjustments are for...
Yes, up to a point. The adjustments are for material thickness, the machine is designed to give an r of about .5 x thickness. Sure you can fudge it a little either way but the shape of the bend...
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20th Mar 2024, 02:06 PM
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Not really. Don't expect to get much of a radius...
Not really. Don't expect to get much of a radius with those adjustments, they are really for material thickness. If you want a true radius that's much larger than material thickness it needs to be in...
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19th Mar 2024, 05:24 PM
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You might want to check the last fold works out....
You might want to check the last fold works out. Micheal's folder likely has more clearance for that fold than yours does.
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19th Mar 2024, 05:13 PM
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If this thing has 250W output, your average...
If this thing has 250W output, your average cyclists pedaling isn't going to make a lot of difference. :D
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19th Jan 2024, 10:24 AM
Thread: Drilling toughened glass
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Pretty sure it's not going to happen. Holes...
Pretty sure it's not going to happen.
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17th Jan 2024, 11:32 PM
Thread: Surface Plate recommendation
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I don't think it is, my maths says for a plate...
I don't think it is, my maths says for a plate 300x300 B grade has a flatness tolerance of .005mm.
You think it will matter much?
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2nd Jan 2024, 11:16 PM
Thread: Wire Clamping Tool
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High tensile is fine as long as it can be bent...
High tensile is fine as long as it can be bent around its own diameter without breaking.
When was the topic ever "which clamp is best for automotive radiator hoses"? Maybe I missed that... -
2nd Jan 2024, 10:01 PM
Thread: Wire Clamping Tool
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And yet that point was reached only after...
And yet that point was reached only after suggesting an idea that wont work?
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2nd Jan 2024, 09:25 PM
Thread: Wire Clamping Tool
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For 100psi+?
For 100psi+?
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2nd Jan 2024, 07:21 PM
Thread: Wire Clamping Tool
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This is an easy one to build. There are many...
This is an easy one to build. There are many others along those lines it you search "diy hose clamp wire tension tool"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRc7ZDRcgrQ&t=2s
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2nd Jan 2024, 07:12 PM
Thread: Wire Clamping Tool
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Because fencing wire isn't reo wire and doesn't...
Because fencing wire isn't reo wire and doesn't respond well to be twisted like that. Nor does MIG wire.
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2nd Jan 2024, 10:01 AM
Thread: Wire Clamping Tool
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But I didn't quote a post. But its all good :) ...
But I didn't quote a post. But its all good :)
I think I remember seeing one of those now that you mention it.
Yeap that's exactly what it is. I'm not a fan of the head that comes on them but... -
1st Jan 2024, 11:39 PM
Thread: Wire Clamping Tool
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Hi Baron, Not 100% sure why you are addressing...
Hi Baron,
Not 100% sure why you are addressing me? I haven't seen those hose clamps in 7" dia.
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1st Jan 2024, 12:13 AM
Thread: Tank stand/base in sandy conditions
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I had a 30k steel tank sitting on a sand pad. It...
I had a 30k steel tank sitting on a sand pad. It wasn't the pad that made it fail.
Assuming its a round tank I wouldn't be overly worried. If it starts to tip it should be easy enough to move.
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1st Jan 2024, 12:02 AM
Thread: Melbourne: Machine storage options
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One thing I don't think you mentioned was how far...
One thing I don't think you mentioned was how far you are planning to move.
Self-storage one machine at a time is fine if you aren't planning on going far.
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31st Dec 2023, 11:41 PM
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The acid out of the battery I dismantled was...
The acid out of the battery I dismantled was "dirty" I assume it is lead in one form or another. Whatever it was settled out over a few months.
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31st Dec 2023, 11:36 PM
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https://m.recycal.net/victoria.html Has a...
https://m.recycal.net/victoria.html
Has a place in Ringwood and Bayswater.
I have read online(in general not about this company) it can be better to ring first and get a price, places have been... -
31st Dec 2023, 11:24 PM
Thread: Wire Clamping Tool
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Being to lazy to make my own in this case I have...
Being to lazy to make my own in this case I have one from these guys in QLD.
https://www.practool.com/
Very nicely made.
They have their uses. They can be done up damn tight IF needed.(edit... -
10th Dec 2023, 01:47 PM
Thread: Your latest 3D design/redesign or print.
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The sliding gate valves I used on my downpipe...
The sliding gate valves I used on my downpipe system seem to "set" after they have been sitting awhile so I printed up these little ramps to get them moving without having heave on them.
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10th Dec 2023, 01:38 PM
Thread: Sliding gate valves
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Well I came up with a 3D version of the last...
Well I came up with a 3D version of the last design.
And sure it looks pretty, but one issue I didn't see coming is it can form a bell syphon.
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24th Oct 2023, 01:19 PM
Thread: A belt untensioner?
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By holding the chuck aren't you simulating "more...
By holding the chuck aren't you simulating "more inertia" in the outer piece?
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24th Oct 2023, 12:48 PM
Thread: A belt untensioner?
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Hi Michael, If you hold the chuck while...
Hi Michael,
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21st Oct 2023, 04:57 PM
Thread: A belt untensioner?
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Tighten the bearing preload? ;) Wouldn't a...
Tighten the bearing preload? ;)
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4th Oct 2023, 10:29 PM
Thread: Rod Bender 3mm - 6mm
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You might get some ideas from here....
You might get some ideas from here.
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4th Oct 2023, 11:46 AM
Thread: 300mm Grinder Refurb
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Can't recall how much you know about woodwork(I...
Can't recall how much you know about woodwork(I certainly dont know much but my old man knew a fair bit)
Just remember there are some amazing woods out there(mostly in very short supply), so... -
2nd Oct 2023, 12:38 PM
Thread: Suggestions for theif proof gate lock
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As others have mentioned. Just how hard do you...
As others have mentioned. Just how hard do you want to make it and just how hard do you think someone is going to want to get past your gate?
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23rd Sep 2023, 08:28 PM
Thread: Sliding gate valves
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Need? no they aren't needed, I could let all the...
Need? no they aren't needed, I could let all the water run through the first tank I just choose not to*. The tanks aren't(normally) connected so I can't lose both tanks in one go.
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23rd Sep 2023, 03:01 PM
Thread: Sliding gate valves
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I may have left from important info out ;) ...
I may have left from important info out ;)
These pipes are vertical, the valves being about halfway up the side of the tank.
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23rd Sep 2023, 11:42 AM
Thread: Sliding gate valves
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Sliding gate valves
ok I'm likely over thinking this, but I'm installing three of these valves into our downpipe system.
https://rainharvesting.com.au/products/sliding-gate-valves/sliding-gate-valve-plastic-paddle/
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23rd Sep 2023, 10:32 AM
Thread: What did you learn today?
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Sticky: If only we were all perfect. I'll give you the...
If only we were all perfect. I'll give you the first two but not the third.
Story time.
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9th Sep 2023, 10:27 AM
Thread: Making a Cast Iron Lap
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If you are going to use embedded grit aren't you...
If you are going to use embedded grit aren't you going to need more than one lap?(though I did see somewhere someone using Alum foil on the face of the lap, likely from a link here somewhere I guess)
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9th Sep 2023, 10:14 AM
Thread: Do I need a lathe that can cut threads?
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You can get an adapter for clarkson chucks to let...
You can get an adapter for clarkson chucks to let you run straight shanks in smaller sizes.(never seen a cheap one though and you could argue whats the point).
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6th Sep 2023, 03:52 PM
Thread: Making a Cast Iron Lap
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Just how big is your large surface plate that you...
Just how big is your large surface plate that you need a lap 900x450? That's a big lap, but then I'm basing that on what I've seen on youtube.
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5th Sep 2023, 11:24 PM
Thread: What air fitting is this?
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Got one on the way, thinking along the exact same...
Got one on the way, thinking along the exact same lines.
Now I know what they are I am finding them all over the place lol
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4th Sep 2023, 11:38 PM
Thread: What air fitting is this?
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Not a lot of time today other than to check...
Not a lot of time today other than to check Bunnings and the local industrial supplies. No go.
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3rd Sep 2023, 09:48 PM
Thread: What air fitting is this?
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We have a winner. I knew I had seen this plug...
We have a winner. I knew I had seen this plug before. Its the same as on my TIG welder.
I think that's the next size up(although they don't simply call them different sizes lol)
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2nd Sep 2023, 10:27 PM
Thread: What air fitting is this?
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Thank you guys. With one of those names and some...
Thank you guys. With one of those names and some more googling and I think I have found out what it is. Now to find one.
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1st Sep 2023, 02:12 PM
Thread: What air fitting is this?
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What air fitting is this?
Afternoon all,
I'd like to buy the female fitting to suit the picture.
I haven't been able to find a drawing with dimensions.
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21st Aug 2023, 09:05 PM
Thread: A technical (drawing) question
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My rant was more about setup times. So repeat is...
My rant was more about setup times. So repeat is good, volume didn't matter so much. We had jobs that setup would have been around 50% of the hours.
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21st Aug 2023, 08:44 PM
Thread: How accurate can a toolpost grinder be?
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Something you might have an issue with is how are...
Something you might have an issue with is how are you going to infeed it? If you have to use the cross slide your tolerance is gone over .25 the distance between the graduations. Wouldn't want any...
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16th Aug 2023, 11:42 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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Its to do with the thrust bearing on the worm. As...
Its to do with the thrust bearing on the worm. As I understand it, it's much easier to build a worm box to rotate in one direction, as long as its built with running in both directions I assume its...
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16th Aug 2023, 03:33 PM
Thread: A technical (drawing) question
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One more thought. The above is mostly about...
One more thought.
The above is mostly about repeat jobs. If you hope to be making something a few times a year for years, spending the time to work out just how loose the tolerance can be... -
16th Aug 2023, 02:20 PM
Thread: todays tools gloat
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Did you reverse the feed motor to do this? Is...
Did you reverse the feed motor to do this?
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16th Aug 2023, 02:12 PM
Thread: A technical (drawing) question
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Hmmm how to not sound like a grumpy old man??? ...
Hmmm how to not sound like a grumpy old man???
Lets just say I am not a big fan of general tolerances, but then I cant really think of an easy way around them. Perhaps its not all the systems... -
16th Aug 2023, 01:05 PM
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How close to the size you want can you buy and...
How close to the size you want can you buy and what do they cost?
Rather than make one I'd at least try opening one up with an angle grinder(or maybe even a little file work) if they are cheap... -
27th Jul 2023, 08:21 PM
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Work of art Bob!
Work of art Bob!
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17th Jul 2023, 08:13 PM
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It's not that simple. The test you have done is...
It's not that simple.
The test you have done is fine but you can't just assume from that it's a tram problem at the base of the column.
Could be the bed isn't parallel to the Y axis.
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17th Jul 2023, 11:10 AM
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Just seen pictures of your mill. Tramming doesn't...
Just seen pictures of your mill. Tramming doesn't appear to be an option.
I believe if people feel its going to be an issue they position the head and then do Z movements with the quill.
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17th Jul 2023, 10:58 AM
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Yes it's the case. You have an offset load on a...
Yes it's the case. You have an offset load on a vertical column, the longer you make that column the more its going to "tip"
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15th Jul 2023, 08:00 PM
Thread: Hauser 3SM manual
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Looks nice. Mines an earlier model, though it...
Looks nice.
Mines an earlier model, though it came with a manual for a model which looks much like that. Let me know if the manual you bought doesn't include the hydraulic quill feed(earlier models...