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    Thanks Grahame for taking the time to analyse the...

    Thanks Grahame for taking the time to analyse the photos. I was not aware that it was accessory which makes it less attractive as you indicated. I think I will keep looking. I only want a simple Tig...
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    Thanks Grahame, I don't think it is water cooled,...

    Thanks Grahame, I don't think it is water cooled, I don't remember seeing any connections for water. I will attempt to post a Dropbox link with a couple of photos....
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    Yes Paul, apparently this welder has only been...

    Yes Paul, apparently this welder has only been used for Aluminium but a Google search doesn't bring up any info on them. I was hoping some of the older experienced guys on here might have seen one in...
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    TIG (HF) Ross Industries Electric

    Looking at buying and old Tig to teach myself alloy welding up to 4mm. Found this one locally for $300 but can't find any info on it. The manufacturer in Cairns, QLD probably doesn't exist anymore....
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    Aluminium mig wire 6kg .9mm $90

    Bought the wrong size wire and didn't realise till It wouldn't work in the machine reliably
    Probably used about 20m setting it up. BOC brand 5356. Pick up only Brisbane North or Sunshine Coast...
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    Thanks Pete, can you recommend a cheap and...

    Thanks Pete, can you recommend a cheap and cheerful gun ? i.e. inet link ? I only intend to do small stuff that will fit into a kitchen oven. Wafted was the term used on the Columbia video from...
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    Going by the Columbia coatings video, the power...

    Going by the Columbia coatings video, the power supply is 100KV.
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    Yes Mark, was wondering if anyone had used one...

    Yes Mark, was wondering if anyone had used one and if they are any good. Do you know Sammy & Violet from the panel shop ?
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    Hi wm460, I grew up in Tennant Creek until I...

    Hi wm460, I grew up in Tennant Creek until I reached HiSchool age in 1967.

    This is what peaked my interest
    ...
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    This thread is a few years old but I can't find a...

    This thread is a few years old but I can't find a more recent one.
    Has anyone tried one of the Ebay Chinese DIY powder coat guns ( $180) ? Are they any good for small home diy jobs ?
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    Thanks whitey56, a good suggestion. I will check...

    Thanks whitey56, a good suggestion. I will check the local dump shop, I saw a couple of Bunnings GMC compressors last time I was there and they had small air tanks that would almost fit I reckon ? It...
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    That's a proper flash tank, those blokes sure go...

    That's a proper flash tank, those blokes sure go to a lot of effort and do the job properly.
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    Thanks Kryn, the drawing makes it clear. ...

    Thanks Kryn, the drawing makes it clear.

    russ57 , which episode has the fuel tank ?
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    BaronJ I am in qld, Australia. There is a...

    BaronJ I am in qld, Australia. There is a rotomoulder close to me but he has no moulds for small tanks. I did have him make a large 200L diesel tank that I carry in my truck tray.

    Thanks for the...
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    Good info, thanks guys. That's an interesting...

    Good info, thanks guys. That's an interesting comment about fuel contamination, looks like I will need to go the mild steel or stainless option.
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    The plan is to support it with 2 angle iron right...

    The plan is to support it with 2 angle iron right angle brackets made from 40mm x 3mm angle similar to a truck fuel tank and suspended from the side of the RV chassis. It is only a 40L tank so not...
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    Galvanised diesel tank

    Did a bit of a search but could not find any info on fuel tanks so I hope this is under the correct heading.

    I want to make a small diesel tank to supply a diesel heater in my RV. I want to make a...
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    A lot of excellent advise on this thread, Thank...

    A lot of excellent advise on this thread, Thank you all for your input and taking the time to post your experience and ideas. It is much appreciated. I have enough information now to commence this...
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    Thanks Kryn, a lot of good tips in your post. I...

    Thanks Kryn, a lot of good tips in your post. I appreciate you guys taking the time to pass on your experience. Did you TIG or MIG your tanks ?
    John
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    Yeah KISS is the go. Is there any disadvantages...

    Yeah KISS is the go.
    Is there any disadvantages with using aluminised mild steel other than rust ? The material would be cheaper and it would be easier to weld I would think. A good paint job would...
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    Hi Mick, Hopefully someone on this forum will...

    Hi Mick, Hopefully someone on this forum will know more about the SS issue you mentioned. With my truck, the only way you can use an auxilliary tank is to transfer the fuel from aux to main when the...
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    New project - Diesel tank

    I am looking at making a diesel tank for under the tray of my Iveco 50c18. I currently uses a 200L roto moulded plastic fuel tank mounted on the tray. While it has been great on long trips, it's a...
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    Yes Matt , good suggestion but I would like a...

    Yes Matt , good suggestion but I would like a circuit diagram before I go poking around so I know what voltages to look for ?

    John
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    Unimig Craft 200 - no arc

    Hi Guys,
    I have an old Unimig Craft 200 mig that has no arc. Wire feed & gas solenoid is working ok just no arc. Does anyone have a circuit diagram or an idea on what may be the problem ? Have...
  25. Its not actually a circuit diagram, more a wiring...

    Its not actually a circuit diagram, more a wiring diagram of how the parts interconnect. I think I have managed to nut out how the wires go back on the main board. Terminal numbers on the board would...
  26. No worries, thanks for the input. I have a tech...

    No worries, thanks for the input. I have a tech background so will change the caps first. I have the cap that was removed by a previous attempt at repair, it was not a design problem.
  27. Thanks M8, Looking at the board, at the top are 5...

    Thanks M8, Looking at the board, at the top are 5 terminals. . wires marked 01 & 03 go to a circuit board for "wire length" adjustment. The other two wires -4- & -5- go to a green button for "wire...
  28. ESAB Power Compac 200 ECP mig welder- faulty circuit board

    Hi Guys,
    I have been given an ESAB 200 Mig welder with a main circuit board fault. The welding wire is live when the welder is on. I have been told the wire feeds ok when welding. Someone has...
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    Tilt trailer drawbar latch - wot is best design

    I am currently tossing up what type of catch to put on the drawbar of my 3.5T tilt car trailer currently under construction. Does anyone have any good ideas on a convenient latch that I can use to...
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    Well its nearly finished. Grinding the gal wasnt...

    Well its nearly finished. Grinding the gal wasnt too bad and resulted in less spattering when welding. Converting the drawbar to tilt function was time consuming but worth it in the long run I think....
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    Thanks for your input. It seems the only...

    Thanks for your input. It seems the only difference is personal preference.I bit the bullet and ordered gal rhs. I am building a 3.5t flat top car trailer. I will use silver zinc rich paint on the...
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    trailers - painted or gal rhs

    I notice some trailers are built using painted rhs and some gal rhs , what are pros and cons of paint/gal. Is it appearance /cost /weight ? I would have thought that gal would be less labour as only...
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    FYI I bought some Aussie 3500 flat top trailer...

    FYI
    I bought some Aussie 3500 flat top trailer plans. The plan has 150 x 50 x 4 chassis rails & drawbar, 100 x 50 x 3 cross rails x 9 for a 5m x 2.5m trailer.
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    Mmmmm ok, I will only be using it for hobby use...

    Mmmmm ok, I will only be using it for hobby use so hopefully it will do the job. I have a few small jobs lined up already.
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    Ok, thanks John. Did you get extra consumables...

    Ok, thanks John. Did you get extra consumables with yours ? I think the torch supplied is a p80.
    I have a very good drier so that should not be a problem.
    John
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    Ok, thanks Matt/John for the replies. I will...

    Ok, thanks Matt/John for the replies. I will chase up the supplier and find out what torch it is. It is a Tosense 80A P , made in china so probably some obscure brand of torch. I have been sitting on...
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    Plasma cutter. what consumables needed

    Hi, if you have a plasma cutter, what consumables do you replace the most ? I am in the process of ordering one and having not used one before, would like to know what consumables to order at the...
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    Hi Grahame I was interested in making the...

    Hi Grahame
    I was interested in making the panbrake you mentioned but there some CAD drawings missing from the list in the post ...
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    I have not used a commercial machine but my 175...

    I have not used a commercial machine but my 175 wirefeed works well and seems pretty smooth in operation to me? Maybe someone who is in the trade could comment ?
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    John, they finally answered by email. Here is...

    John, they finally answered by email. Here is their reply

    1.First, you can send video to us about problem, our engineer will help solve it until it's ok;
    2.Second, if need any parts to fix the...
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    Magnum do have a 100amp pilot arc listed , its...

    Magnum do have a 100amp pilot arc listed , its $1890

    New Magnum Welders Plasma Cutter for sale - Air Plasma Cutter 100amp Pilot Arc, 38618
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    Hi John, I started an online chat with Bob Wu,...

    Hi John, I started an online chat with Bob Wu, the guy from the chinese supplier below where you got yours. He was very chatty until I asked how they would handle warranty claims for units sent to...
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    Mmmm thats a big jump in price $422 to $655 ??...

    Mmmm thats a big jump in price $422 to $655 ??
    John
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    Hi John, The only Cut 80 I can see on their site...

    Hi John, The only Cut 80 I can see on their site is $665? Am I looking at the wrong one ?
    Buy plasma cutter 80A, plasma cutter 80A, cutting machine, Air Plasma Cutter 80A Free shipping at...
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    Jon, is the pilot arc start only really necessary...

    Jon, is the pilot arc start only really necessary for mesh etc? Are they generally dearer than the HF start models? I would like to stick to single phase so 50A is probably my limit. I have 3 phase...
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    Thanks PDW, I was wondering how the cheap chinese...

    Thanks PDW, I was wondering how the cheap chinese units on ebay performed. They would probably be ok for the hobby use I would be using it for. I have a very good air dryer on my compressor so dry...
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    Yeah, that one is a bit too flash for hobby use....

    Yeah, that one is a bit too flash for hobby use. I only need it for occasional use and was looking to spend no more than $900. There a re a few around $600 on ebay but I am not sure how good they...
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    Which plasma cutter for home use

    Hi Guys, I am looking for a plasma cutter to use in the workshop at home. I have a good compressor so dont need one with air. I cant see any need to cut anything thicker than 12mm steel so a single...
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    Yes, 3000kg atm. I am towing with an Iveco 50c18...

    Yes, 3000kg atm. I am towing with an Iveco 50c18 truck that I currently use to tow a 5T 5th wheel RV. 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer would be nice but that would be narrowing down the tow vehicle...
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    Yonnee, what wall thickness would you use for a...

    Yonnee, what wall thickness would you use for a 3T frame using 75mm rails? Would the draw bar be the same size & wall thickness?
    John
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