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    Thanks Kafie, I like that, I could put both an...

    Thanks Kafie, I like that, I could put both an analogue tape and a DRO read strip underneath the tape. I have done that same thing elsewhere and it works well.
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    Reidy, you must be thinking of someone else! I...

    Reidy, you must be thinking of someone else! I want to make a jig for my table saw and that was the first idea that popped into my head. It would have to be metric and around 10mm would work but I am...
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    Graduated Rod

    Has anyone got any ideas of where I might find rod graduated in 1mm steps, numeric markings on it and about 300mm long.
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    I found mine unused and sitting in a corner of a...

    I found mine unused and sitting in a corner of a workshop in the mid 80's and from memory only paid $50 for it, it is a superb tool but in standard form the 4 speeds was a bit limiting. A mate had...
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    I have an Arboga 415V 4 speed drill and having a...

    I have an Arboga 415V 4 speed drill and having a 415V VFD laying around I got a mate of mine to make the drill work with the VFD, I do have 3 phase in the shed. Initially when I first started using...
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    Liquid nails is rubbish as it goes crystalline...

    Liquid nails is rubbish as it goes crystalline after a while. I am in the middle of demolishing the internals of a room I built about 30 years ago, I fixed panelling on battens to monier blocks and...
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    The shadow mine throws makes it so much easier to...

    The shadow mine throws makes it so much easier to position the piece and with a bit of practise I can use the shadow to get it spot on first go.
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    Thanks for the replies, strangely I did not get...

    Thanks for the replies, strangely I did not get an email notification of replies to my question. I think it is time to extend the credit card and just buy the best.
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    Linishing Belts

    Has anyone got any suggestions on the latest and greatest linishing belts to use for general use and also for the occasional use for woodworking butchery? This if for a full sized full speed linisher...
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    Thanks for the replies but I am going to pass on...

    Thanks for the replies but I am going to pass on this model mill/drill, a member called me a few minutes ago and told me it used a MT and not an R8 draw bar.

    I didn't think there had been any...
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    HM48B Mill Drill Question

    I am looking at buying one of these https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/m141d but I would like it in 3 phase either 240V 0r 415V not single phase as on the website. I wonder if anyone who might have...
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    A hex die or simply remove the stud and then...

    A hex die or simply remove the stud and then clean the thread.
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    There is a thread in the archives where I did the...

    There is a thread in the archives where I did the same with these

    angel eyes halo ring light for sale | eBay

    PS: here it is with some discussion on shadows and other concerns. As I said in the...
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    What model Honda, I might have some contacts as...

    What model Honda, I might have some contacts as we used to race RS125's motor in superkarts and I knew someone albeit 10 years ago who worked in HRC.
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    A packing shim would be less dodgy, welding it...

    A packing shim would be less dodgy, welding it will cause more problems than you want to think about but I am willing to be proven wrong. It can't be that rare that a used one would not be available.
  16. I would not buy SnapOn if you gave me the money,...

    I would not buy SnapOn if you gave me the money, there are better tools for less though admittedly they do some stuff no one else does. The link was shown to illustrate how overpriced they are...
  17. And we haven't even got into that old debate of...

    And we haven't even got into that old debate of using socket bar extensions and how or if they affect the torque applied to the fastener.
  18. Ya think ...

    Ya think

    https://shop.snapon.com/categories/Metric-Torque-Instruments/675229
  19. I would be more worried about the accuracy of a...

    I would be more worried about the accuracy of a used torque wrench than a square drive. My son has 4 W&B torque wrenches and they get tested every year because they are used in his job as a...
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    NSW Is this still available?

    Is this still available?
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    NSW Nitrogen Regulator $50 + Postage

    Since giving up racing I have no further need for this reg. https://www.boc.com.au/shop/en/au/boc-8000-single-stage-nitrogen-regulator


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    This thread went just the way I knew it would,...

    This thread went just the way I knew it would, you can't discuss anything with an evangelist, they are always right and can never be wrong and it is always the rest of the world that has got the...
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    That is the standard answer from a person who is...

    That is the standard answer from a person who is being evangelist on a subject and that is why I said what I said. It is simply impossible to hold a balanced discussion because your approach is...
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    Marc, your evangelical approach to this topic...

    Marc, your evangelical approach to this topic prevents anyone having any sort of balanced discussion with you about weight loss. My apologies to those who have contributed but I just had to say it.
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    Yes, you should.

    Yes, you should.
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    Weight loss has so many opinions and very little...

    Weight loss has so many opinions and very little hard science. Everyone says don't snack, don't have sugary drinks, don't eat takeaway food etc etc. Guess what, I don't do any of those things, have...
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    To lose weight you have understand how we lose...

    To lose weight you have understand how we lose weight and not many people do. We are a carbon based species and we lose weight by expelling carbon when we breathe so exercise increases our rate of...
  28. If trenching the feed to the shed make sure the...

    If trenching the feed to the shed make sure the conduit for the cable is way bigger than you need and leave a pull cord or wire in the conduit so getting more cable in if needed later is an easy...
  29. I found a vice grip on a brake line of my...

    I found a vice grip on a brake line of my daughter's car but the absolute best was one of my own mechanics installed two struts on my car and left all the bolts loose on the LH strut. He figured out...
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    Baron, thanks for confirming my thinking and I...

    Baron, thanks for confirming my thinking and I will have a play with making one.
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    Coincidentally I have been playing around with...

    Coincidentally I have been playing around with the idea of making a level using a plumb bob in a frame which I think will work. I have trouble thinking through concepts like this so I will ask a...
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    The OP never said he could buy an Easson for $150

    The OP never said he could buy an Easson for $150
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    I have PM'd you.

    I have PM'd you.
  34. The equipment you choose has to be compatible...

    The equipment you choose has to be compatible with the gas that is now available and there is no legal way around that if my understanding of the current laws is correct. Apparently there is a new...
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    I have a story about I beams and bending that has...

    I have a story about I beams and bending that has some relevance to the question. My workshop is a two story building, the original plan was a workshop underneath the garage but many years ago I got...
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    My Brother in Law lives at Tomerong and could do...

    My Brother in Law lives at Tomerong and could do this, PM me with your contact details if that works for you.
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    Hot Rodding a Drill Press

    Marius is at it again.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxNrA16yZsU&ab_channel=MariusHornberger

    Enjoy!
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    Thanks Kryn, Getting it to the east coast might...

    Thanks Kryn, Getting it to the east coast might be problem but I might have to go to Adelaide in the new year though I am trying to avoid it as I have done that trip many times and it does not...
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    WTB Drill Press Table

    I am after a square drill press table to replace my round one. I realise I am unlikely to find one that will fit my Arbroga DP as it has a centre post and not one that hangs off the column so I am...
  40. I bow to your knowledge and admit I am totally...

    I bow to your knowledge and admit I am totally wrong, carry on and don't mind me.
  41. Further to Graham's comments on weld appearance...

    Further to Graham's comments on weld appearance which when it comes down to it means very little, destructive testing or NDT is the only proof of a weld's integrity and is routinely done when...
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    I would use a transfer punch rather than make one.

    I would use a transfer punch rather than make one.
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    Thanks Bob, the sale has been put on hold due to...

    Thanks Bob, the sale has been put on hold due to problems with the estate but I am a patient man.
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    Thanks Brett, I will have a look at it today.

    Thanks Brett, I will have a look at it today.
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    Thanks China, can someone sort this out for me, I...

    Thanks China, can someone sort this out for me, I have cross posted in the Hercus forum now.
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    Hercus Identification

    A mate has passed on to the great machine shop in the sky and I have the opportunity to buy his 9" Hercus lathe. This is a lathe that he used from new and no one else has ever touched it from my...
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    Hercus Lathe Identification

    A mate has passed on to the great machine shop in the sky and I have the opportunity to buy his 9" Hercus lathe. This is a lathe that he used from new and no one else has ever touched it from my...
  48. I have a thick text book published by Lincoln if...

    I have a thick text book published by Lincoln if anyone wants it for the cost of postage. It was the required text when I did tech college ARC courses about 35 years ago.
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    Have a look at thus thread Hand planes...

    Have a look at thus thread

    Hand planes youtube find - German! (woodworkforums.com)

    Ian W talks about using a Warrington hammer for peening metal dovetails in hand planes in the last post.
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    Many years ago there was a troll on a forum I...

    Many years ago there was a troll on a forum I contributed to so I started to wind him up and generally tried to annoy him. He sent me a PM which was particularly obnoxious and I posted it word for...
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