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    Thanks Steve. I was thinking of a composite...

    Thanks Steve.

    I was thinking of a composite body, but unsure of how to secure it to a trussed design. Where do you get the special epoxies from?

    George
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    Any thoughts of an alternative to UHMWPE?

    Any thoughts of an alternative to UHMWPE?
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    Hi Kryn, If I go this route, will the Huck...

    Hi Kryn,

    If I go this route, will the Huck Fasteners promote a Galvanic effect ie connecting the Aluminium to the Steel Chassis? Hmm, I wonder if there are non-metallic options available that...
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    Galvanic was the term I was looking for. :doh: ...

    Galvanic was the term I was looking for. :doh:

    So how do cars such as Landrover, with an Aluminium body and steel frame prevent Galvanic corrosion? Just rubber grommets between them?
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    Hi Kryn, Looking at attaching square tube to...

    Hi Kryn,

    Looking at attaching square tube to square tube, so possibly Sikaflex could be the go - it is afterall for a prototype proof of concept thing.

    Ideally I wanted to avoid doing a steel...
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    Aluminium Caravan Question

    Hi All,

    I have been toying with the idea of building a small light weight camping caravan.

    The idea has been developing in my mind for the last decade or more, and revolves around the stagnant...
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    What about oven door glass? It's not 6mm...

    What about oven door glass?

    It's not 6mm thick, but several layers of it with an air gap in between should be acceptable.
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    Probably munitions/armaments or similar.

    Probably munitions/armaments or similar.
  9. Thread: Volvo PV V12

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    That is one massive motor. :rolleyes: Like the...

    That is one massive motor. :rolleyes:

    Like the dual rear wheels.
  10. Thread: Coat suggestions

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    Agree with this. There has to be a substitute...

    Agree with this.

    There has to be a substitute for Lead. Gold perhaps. :rolleyes:
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    When is the Sale on? I could not find it, or the...

    When is the Sale on? I could not find it, or the date, when I checked their website.
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    Wow, this brings back memories. From memory I had...

    Wow, this brings back memories. From memory I had a TC12 at work - I started 9/1981.
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    I just checked Hastings, and they have none. I...

    I just checked Hastings, and they have none. I would assume that it is a local store clearance.
  14. Thread: Gas burner

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    This might help. ...

    This might help.

    https://www.artisansupplies.com.au/product-category/blacksmithing-metalsmithing-and-jewellery-supplies/gas-forge-burners-and-accessories/
  15. Thread: Gas burner

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    Ask for Corin.

    Ask for Corin.
  16. Thread: Gas burner

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    Try GAMECO, in Auburn from memory.

    Try GAMECO, in Auburn from memory.
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    Thanks Joe. I am presently outside of VIC, but...

    Thanks Joe.

    I am presently outside of VIC, but will consider it when I return.
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    Mornington Peninsula VIC.

    Mornington Peninsula VIC.
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    Perhaps a water jet is the way to go, food for...

    Perhaps a water jet is the way to go, food for thought.:rolleyes:
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    In a perfect world, where I had a mill, it would...

    In a perfect world, where I had a mill, it would not be an issue - however, I don't.
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    Looking to make/trim two (2) plates of say 40cm x...

    Looking to make/trim two (2) plates of say 40cm x 30cm. I currently have two (2) plates a little bit bigger than this to work with.
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    Thanks Shed, I am not a metalworker, however I...

    Thanks Shed, I am not a metalworker, however I have seen various utube videos showing thick plate being cut, hence the question.

    What I really need is a reasonably flat cut, and I do not think...
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    Circular Saw Blade

    Hi All,

    I have a limited application cutting 25mm steel plate for a small project.

    The question is, what brand of metal cutting circular saw blade should I go for, and where can I get it?

    TIA
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    Good point.

    Good point.
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    So, it appears that it is a throw away job. :(

    So, it appears that it is a throw away job. :(
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    Hardening Stainless Steel

    Hi All,

    The question is, can 316L Stainless Steel be hardened easily?

    I inadvertently made a knife blade out of 316L, only to be told that I could not heat treat it to keep the blade edge...
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    Thanks Paul. I was concerned about the...

    Thanks Paul.

    I was concerned about the oxidising effect on timber so I spray painted the insert - not a very good job, but it was made on a cheap budget. :rolleyes:

    I remeasured the thickness...
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    Would have loved to have had thicker plate to...

    Would have loved to have had thicker plate to work with, but alas the metal recyclers only had this thickness.:?
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    Thanks for the offer - I will bear that in mind...

    Thanks for the offer - I will bear that in mind if this all goes pear shaped.:rolleyes:
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    Hi All, I took the router bit method, using a...

    Hi All,

    I took the router bit method, using a cheap 26mm bit in the drillpress, and was surprised at the result. I am not sure what grade the aluminium is, but it cut and drilled very easily using...
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    The plate is/was going to be the actual insert in...

    The plate is/was going to be the actual insert in a budget router table. The plate (I don't have it in front of me) from memory is circa 220 mm diameter.

    The router to be used is the baby Triton 1...
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    What speed (RPM) should I use for the holesaw?

    What speed (RPM) should I use for the holesaw?
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    Drilling Aluminium Question

    Hi All,

    I want to drill an aluminium plate 5mm thick for a router plate insert.

    The diameter of the central hole is to be circa 30-35mm and all I have is a drillpress and basic Sutton drill...
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    Does it have asbestos in it, which a lot of...

    Does it have asbestos in it, which a lot of products from the 50-60's did?

    If it does, the chance of getting the same is marginal.
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    Melbourne? :rolleyes:

    Melbourne? :rolleyes:
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    Wow - what a fantastic project, and so simple!...

    Wow - what a fantastic project, and so simple! :2tsup:
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    As advised previously, look at car/truck...

    As advised previously, look at car/truck wreckers.

    I got mine from a 4x4 wrecker at Somerville.
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    This is probably the best approach. A good...

    This is probably the best approach.

    A good lock like abloy and a thick boron chain can be cut in 'minutes', and are no protection. Don't ask me how I know. :((
  39. I do the approvals for a whole range of products...

    I do the approvals for a whole range of products into Australia for many companies, and they have all told me the same pricing.
  40. White goods are land in Australia fully paid with...

    White goods are land in Australia fully paid with taxes/duty etc for circa 30-35% of the RRP.

    Brown goods (small appliances) are typically landed 20-40% of the RRP.

    I am not sure what the...
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    Sticky: Poll: I like the cross pollination of ideas between the...

    I like the cross pollination of ideas between the wood/metal threads, and would probably be disinclined to view one of the sites if they were separated.
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    Would filling the pipe with dry sand prior to...

    Would filling the pipe with dry sand prior to bending help?
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    :whs:

    :whs:
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    How old is the cable? Asbestos was being phased...

    How old is the cable? Asbestos was being phased out in Victoria circa 1983 - not sure about the other States, but assume that it would be similar.
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    Same with me. All the notifications are being...

    Same with me. All the notifications are being sent to my junk folder as well, even though it has been advised that WWF is safe several times. :?
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    Same problems here. :?

    Same problems here. :?
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    Any progress on the furnace build and how it is...

    Any progress on the furnace build and how it is all coming together?

    Pictures would be great. :D
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    Happened to be at my local scrap merchants today...

    Happened to be at my local scrap merchants today (buying, you know, groceries etc :) ) and saw a lump of 20 mm plate.

    Long story short, it followed me home.

    Whilst I was originally looking for...
  49. Thread: Oxy/lpg hose life

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    I have a similar problem with my oxy set. Our...

    I have a similar problem with my oxy set. Our local plumber suggests to go to tradelink/reece/swan etc and get new ones made up - problem solved.

    I am not sure of the cost, but since they deal in...
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    Bob, I could fudge around the cost of the rods,...

    Bob, I could fudge around the cost of the rods, nuts and even machining. But the steel cost floored me...

    Oh well, another day perhaps.
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