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    Interesting video. I really feel like sending...

    Interesting video. I really feel like sending them a box of safety glasses. I don't think all that graphite (I think it is) that's smeared over the hands of the lathe operator in Step 2 would be good...
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    I messaged the guy because I was sorta...

    I messaged the guy because I was sorta interested. Seems its been sold. It was hard to communicate with the seller, not sure if English was his first language. He said it was a good machine and...
  3. Thread: Unsual Object !

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    Victorian era incinerator? Ben.

    Victorian era incinerator?

    Ben.
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    Program for Designing Stickers?

    Hi,


    Does anyone know of a program for designing your own stickers? Would prefer freeware. I have access to a sticker printer but I want to make my own stickers.


    Cheers Ben.
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    Thanks for the replies. It would be cheaper...

    Thanks for the replies.

    It would be cheaper and easier (and will what I probably end up doing) just buying one from ebay. The tool looks simple and easy to use. I thought it might be a good little...
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    Where's the pivot point?

    Hi,

    I want to make one of these sooner or later:

    https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/iVUAAOSwE6lhREbR/s-l1600.jpg
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/144205245227?var=443500729869


    I'm think the pivot...
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    They are so close. But, yep I need male to...

    They are so close. But, yep I need male to female. At least I have something to start looking with.

    I'm tempted to make up my own cables as well.

    Thanks Ben.
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    240V Light Extension/Connectors

    Good Morning All,

    Does anyone know what these light extension/connector cords are called?
    I need longer ones to connect my lights up.

    This is the product I have:

    ...
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    Hi, Are you guys getting physio as well as...

    Hi,

    Are you guys getting physio as well as medical treatment? I can't emphasize how beneficially physio is.

    I see a physio regularly and I do a lot home physio (which I learnt from my time at...
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    I'm going to be cutting aluminum and mild steel...

    I'm going to be cutting aluminum and mild steel (hopefully). I'm not sure what the length of the blade is, but for some reason I thought 14" referred to the length of the blade but it probably means...
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    G'Day, I fixed my switch on the bandsaw. ...

    G'Day,

    I fixed my switch on the bandsaw.

    Now I need to replace the blade. I'm thinking of buying a bi-metal blade from H&F like this:

    https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/B196

    and then...
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    Hi, I seen something about the vice on...

    Hi,

    I seen something about the vice on Facebook and only had a quick glance as I thought it was gee up. Glad I watched it. Amazing vice, now me and million other blokes want one.

    What was that...
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    Hi, Yep the new switch is all plastic and...

    Hi,

    Yep the new switch is all plastic and doesn't have anywhere for the earth wires.

    Cheers.
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    New Switch for Bandsaw

    Good Morning All,

    I've bought a new switch for my bandsaw. Before I wire it up I want to confirm I can put the earths to the frame of base of the bandsaw (instead of to the metal frame of the...
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    Relying on the filing cabinet part as a...

    Relying on the filing cabinet part as a structural part is not a good approach.

    Eric (Lamestllama) uses some interesting castors that have a locking foot built into them. He will have to tell you...
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    Advice Needed for Upcoming Project

    Good Morning All,

    I need some help regarding making up some movable cabinets for a drill press and a couple of bench grinders.

    I'm going to weld up some cabinets with old filing cabinets in...
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    Craftsman Vertical Bandsaw

    Hi,

    I purchased this Craftsman vertical bandsaw the other day. It's model number is CMWB-350.

    Does anyone on the forum have one and know where to buy spare parts for it? The switch doesn't...
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    Sticky: We still have a few components at work that use...

    We still have a few components at work that use SAE threads on air fittings/piping. It's really difficult to get the "new" parts when we have to replace anything.

    Ben.
  19. Thread: Router Bits

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    Well did a trial run today. I'm happy with the...

    Well did a trial run today. I'm happy with the results. 0.5 mm max cuts off the corners, slow manually feed. I can't remember the rpm. The kit came with a chamfer cutter so I'll try that next.

    Ben.
  20. Thread: Router Bits

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    Router Bits

    G'Day,

    I want to cut a few profiles in aluminum.

    What router bits is anyone using?

    I'm thinking of trying these:

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/ultra-6-4mm-5-piece-router-bit-set_p6372550
  21. Thread: Sydney Floods !

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    Could you provide a link to that site? It's...

    Could you provide a link to that site? It's pretty cool.

    IRT the population affected, I do get a bit cynical when I drive out to Richmond or Penrith and see the 200,000 odd houses that respective...
  22. Thread: Sydney Floods !

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    I drove out to work today, the air base, the...

    I drove out to work today, the air base, the water is up from Monday. It will be interesting if they keep letting water out from Warragamba Dam how much more the flood water level will rise...
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    Hi, Nice video. I never thought of using an...

    Hi,

    Nice video. I never thought of using an old candle for lubrication.

    Quick question. I recently cut a short length of 63mm OD 12L14 bar stock from a 1 M length. The cut was a good 2 to 3 mm...
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    Parting Off and Sutton's Viper Cutting Fluid

    Hi,

    Yesterday I was parting off some 12L14 steel about 63mm OD and for whatever reason I just couldn't get it to part off right. I tried re-adjusting the height of the parting off blade (HSS...
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    I've stripped most of the post drill but it's...

    I've stripped most of the post drill but it's sitting at work under the welding table in tubs. Unfortunately life is getting in the way! I really do have to do something about it.

    Ben.
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    Hi, I've had cortisone in my shoulder twice...

    Hi,

    I've had cortisone in my shoulder twice due to suffering an impingement which results in bursitis. The cortisone works well. I do do a lot of home physio type exercises to keep movement and...
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    Hi, Sorry for jumping in on this post but what...

    Hi,

    Sorry for jumping in on this post but what can you do with a D-Bit grinder? We have two at work for our engraving machines but nobody knows how to use them (govt department). One's a German...
  28. Thread: Trolly Jack Mod

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    Yep Bunbury, WA. Many years ago. Must of been in...

    Yep Bunbury, WA. Many years ago. Must of been in the early eighties.

    Ben.
  29. Thread: Moving Query

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    HI, When I moved my lathe and mill into my new...

    HI,

    When I moved my lathe and mill into my new shed I looked at these:

    https://www.kennards.com.au/lifting-and-materials-handling/hoists-winches/gantry-steel-5t.html
    ...
  30. Thread: Trolly Jack Mod

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    I remember being a kid and trying to buy a rifle...

    I remember being a kid and trying to buy a rifle and ammo from K Mart in Bunbury in the 80's. I didn't need a license back then but the bloke behind the sports counter said something like I need my...
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    Sticky: It would be a glorious death.

    It would be a glorious death.
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    Nice Mail Box or Sacrilege?

    I pass this old mail box every now and then on Bells Line of Road. Not sure if I like it or it's sacrilege?

    It is a Walden.

    Ben.
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    Adept Hand Shaper

    Someone buy this before I do:

    https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/balcatta/hand-tools/vintage-adept-shaper-keyway-modelmakers-machine/1265485593


    I really want to buy this but know I don't really...
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    IRT TAFE, I wanted to do a metal fabrication...

    IRT TAFE, I wanted to do a metal fabrication course this year. The only TAFE in the Sydney Metro area is Ultimo TAFE. That's the only TAFE for all engineering type TAFE short courses in Greater...
  35. My work just bought a Harrison M300 lathe....

    My work just bought a Harrison M300 lathe. $37000.00 (about the size of a AL960B)! I'm trying to figure a way of getting it into my trailer.

    Ben.
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    3MT Drill Arbors

    Hi,

    Cleaning out the shed and off-loading some stuff:

    1 x 3MT with small dead centre in it $10.00
    3MT to 4JT Jacobs Brand Drill Arbors $15.00 each (you can't see the Jacobs brand on the one...
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    HI, I haven't noticed steel becoming less...

    HI,

    I haven't noticed steel becoming less available (at the moment) but I ordered 4 lengths of 20 x 20 x 1.5 mm RHS by 6 metres for work. Each length cost $14.75, not sure where it was made but...
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    I must admit that's a skill (casting) I'd love to...

    I must admit that's a skill (casting) I'd love to have.

    Ben.
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    PM sent. Ben.

    PM sent.

    Ben.
  40. If it's still available let me know. Ben.

    If it's still available let me know.

    Ben.
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    Sold via FB.

    Sold via FB.
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    Sold via FB.

    Sold via FB.
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    Unknown 8" Bench Grinder

    Hi,

    Selling a unknown brand 8" 240V Bench Grinder

    Well made but I can't read the data plate. It has at least one Norton grinding wheel. Old and dusty but works well. I'm pretty sure it's either...
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    Lotze Power Hack Saw

    Hi,

    Listing my Lotze Power Hack Saw.

    I repainted it a couple of years ago, re-made the some bushes.
    Works ok but the hydraulic pot for slowing the arm down doesn't work (not sure if there's...
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    Alternative to Fusion 360?

    Good Morning Everyone,

    Apparently Fusion 360 is going commercial and no longer available for free.

    Anyone know a good free alternative?

    Thanks Ben.
  46. Thread: Manuals Galore

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    Hi, The bloke has a lot of manuals, including...

    Hi,

    The bloke has a lot of manuals, including weapon CNC plans et.c so I would be careful of what you click on and download. I believe some states or the Federal Govt (Aust) has or are about to...
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    Now that's a nice hobby shed. Ben.

    Now that's a nice hobby shed.

    Ben.
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    Hi John, I miss my old Richardson, I wish I...

    Hi John,

    I miss my old Richardson, I wish I didn't sell it now (like most of my older machines - shaper and Hercus Mill). I have a older Waldon now, I'll post photo's one day.

    Ben.
  49. Hi, These are my efforts from work. Not...

    Hi,

    These are my efforts from work. Not really machining related but they kept the kids happy over the holiday (modern arts and crafts). We still have a way to go to finish them off - painting...
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    Bicycle stand plans

    Hi,

    Sometime in the near future one of my projects to do is make a bicycle stand for 3 to 5 bikes.

    Just wondering had anyone made one, have photo's and/or plans?

    I've got some good ideas...
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