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    I have also bought the 1-6 and 6-10mm in .1mm...

    I have also bought the 1-6 and 6-10mm in .1mm rises as WCD has done from McJings. Good value for money, and their reputation for quick delivery is well deserved.

    Alan...
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    Thanks for the tour Bob. Looks like there isn't...

    Thanks for the tour Bob. Looks like there isn't much room for you in there, but that seems to be a fairly common problem for many of us.
    It would be very scary to price every single item in there if...
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    I'd love to have a VFD on a couple of machines,...

    I'd love to have a VFD on a couple of machines, particularly the drill press. My reflexes are pretty good, but no match for this linisher's acceleration curve.

    Alan...
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    It could have been worse. I have a 12" disc /...

    It could have been worse. I have a 12" disc / belt machine, the belt section is 100mm wide by about 650mm long, nice and flat, and an ideal place to rest bits and pieces, things like small tools,...
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    Gees, that's a collection and a half of...

    Gees, that's a collection and a half of screwdrivers!. Very impressive. Looks like you had a good day at an interesting machinery display day. How did it compare size wise with the Campbelltown...
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    Have a look at 'power transmission suppliers' in...

    Have a look at 'power transmission suppliers' in the yellow pages, or call in to a bearing supplier such as BSC Motion Technology. See Couplings | BSC. There is a brand of couplings called...
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    The bloke using that machine must have been deaf,...

    The bloke using that machine must have been deaf, as he didn't need to wear ear protection!
    Interesting bit of gear, never seen a hammer of that style before.
    Alan...
  8. Great post. Watching with interest, hope you get...

    Great post. Watching with interest, hope you get everything back into working order without too many hassles.

    Alan...
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    Polyurethane belting

    Another product to consider is round polyurethane belting available in a variety of diameters and is fastened with little barbed connectors which fit into the hollow belt. Have a look at...
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    Have a look at Blackwoods in Greystanes ...

    Have a look at Blackwoods in Greystanes https://www.blackwoods.com.au/part/00712554/belt-link-powertwist-a-carded-2mtre. There are several variants, this should be getting close to what you are...
  11. I was on holidays when I replied to this thread,...

    I was on holidays when I replied to this thread, and when I read your reply it really made me wonder how I could have stuffed this up. Was just about to go onto the Onesteel site and look at the...
  12. O.D of pipe is constant

    The outer diameter remains constant regardless of wall thickness or schedule. That way all threaded fittings will fit all wall thickness or schedule pipes. If it was as stated, you would need a...
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    Great to save a few dollars, but make sure you...

    Great to save a few dollars, but make sure you give it a real good clean before returning it to the lady. Maybe give it a coat of Vaseline to keep it in tip top condition.

    Alan...
  14. Thread: Bit Storage

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    Rust on shanks?

    Very impressive set-up you have there CBA. I am also concerned about rusting of the shanks in the wooden blocks. Will be most interested in how yours have survived with the Estapol coating.

    Alan...
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    Oh&s

    Love the Japanese safety boots on the workers, and the invisible welding goggles on the guy using the cutting torch.
    Might be a business opportunity up there opening a safety equipment supply shop?...
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    Yes please

    An update would be great. Very interesting thread and would love to see how things have progressed.

    Alan...
  17. Thread: Switch wiring

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    Good idea

    Ah, dunno why I didn't twig to that idea. Note to self - Read replies carefully before engaging keyboard!

    Regards,

    Alan...
  18. Thread: Switch wiring

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    Imperial thread

    There is a good chance the female thread in the junction box is imperial conduit (3/4" maybe?). Getting imperial cable glands might be problematic, tapping out the thread to metric (20mm) should be...
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    Fat fingers?

    Been reading this thread for the last few days, and have just realised the O.P is looking for 'blots' and nuts.
    Funny how the mind reads what is meant, not what is typed.

    Alan...
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    Fixed?

    Looks like the Squirrels have been fed.
    This problem over the last week or so certainly kept Steven the 'puta guru and Neil a tad busy.
    Thanks guys for all the extra work.

    Alan...
  21. Good idea

    That is a great idea. I have a rack above my HWS for drying shoes etc,. A bit of a modification, and my small supply of rods will have a new home.

    Alan...
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    Sticky: Great job

    Crikey, that kept you busy. Well done, and a very enjoyable write-up.
    You will have Brownie points to spare for quite some time to come.

    Alan...
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    Sticky: Nuts

    Oops, didn't read your reply correctly. It seems that the nut in front of the steering wheel has a lot to answer for!.

    Alan...
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    Sticky: 2 ways

    Just make sure the bit that mates with the wheel cylinder etc. is facing the correct way. A real bugger when you get it wrong!.

    Alan...
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    Sticky: Yes, but...

    Ah yes, but you also have to make sure the nut is facing the correct way when you remember to put the nut on the tubing! DAMHIKT

    Alan...
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    BYO oil field

    That link is a terrific read. Well worth taking the time to appreciate just how big some of the ships are that use these massive engines. It also makes one appreciate how far you can drive on a litre...
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    Big banger

    It's definitely not out of my Honda, but certainly could come in handy one day. Just imagine how much fuel an 8 cylinder engine of that size would use. It would need 1'' dia. fuel lines just to keep...
  28. Thread: Bearing noise

    by Uncle Al
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    Grip your nuts

    Have a look at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AXs_8hetE8

    This is a link to Metrinch sockets and spanners which grip on the flats of a nut, not the corner as in a conventional socket.
    One...
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    Swap sides

    Glad you have had success in repairing your switch, thus saving $600 or so. (What goodies are you going to buy with the savings?):rolleyes:

    When re-installing the switch panel, may I suggest...
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    Reproduction

    That's how they make midi lathes:D

    Alan...
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    I reckon that wins hands down. Congratulations to...

    I reckon that wins hands down. Congratulations to all involved.

    Alan...
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    Lubricants with care

    Merry Christmas to all our members and sponsors, and a special thanks to the moderators and Mr U-Beaut and his merry helpers.
    For those who received tonsil lubricant from Santa, use it sparingly and...
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    Only a few contributors, but...

    Hi guys
    I find this post quite interesting, and have contributed to the 1200 or so views the thread has received.
    I haven't been involved with the restoration of vehicles, but have had some...
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    Another couple of materials you might consider...

    Another couple of materials you might consider are vinyl upholstery from the likes of Clark Rubber or maybe Spotlight, and rubber backed curtain material, again from Spotlight etc. A nice floral...
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    Hi Simon That looks like a taper-lock bush. Have...

    Hi Simon
    That looks like a taper-lock bush. Have a look at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT4axK3haQ0
    It is a short how to video (1-1/2 minutes) on the fitting and removing of these bushes.
    I...
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    Assuming you only need short lengths of each...

    Assuming you only need short lengths of each pipe, try and get some offcuts of seamless pipe from a pipe fabricator who works for the oil or chemical industries or maybe hydraulic pipe people. The...
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    If you go the angle grinder route, make sure the...

    If you go the angle grinder route, make sure the cut-off discs are labeled "Inox". The Inox discs are almost the same price and won't leave any residue that will rust and discolour the sheet...
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    Being far from an expert in these things, I...

    Being far from an expert in these things, I believe that your 48 Amps from 16mm cable is 'per phase'. Dunno how many horsepower that equates to on a lathe or mill, but would be absolutely heaps for a...
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    I cut some universal column with a Makita 9-1/4"...

    I cut some universal column with a Makita 9-1/4" saw using a metal cut off disc successfully many years ago, but the heat from the sparks wrecked the return spring on the guard.
    Depending on the...
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    McJings have silver steel ...

    McJings have silver steel https://mcjing.com.au/categorybrowser.aspx?categoryid=39
    For those in Sydney, it is right at the back of the shop under the window.
    McJings have a well regarded mail...
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    I have just spent the last half hour drooling at...

    I have just spent the last half hour drooling at the set-up OldCarGuy has in Ohio. The post started in 2005 and I have read up to page 7 so far, and thoroughly recommend any of our guys to have a...
  42. Have a look around this site -...

    Have a look around this site - http://www.speedwerx.com.au/products.php?cid=2&Level=1
    They are a mob making and supplying equipment to the automotive restorers and motor racing mobs.
    A lot of their...
  43. My original thought was "Look what I got" but the...

    My original thought was "Look what I got" but the above may be a bit softer.

    Ideally, I would like to see the same thread in both the Metal work and Wood work sections.
    Either way, I agree that...
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    I have a pair of safety glasses with prescription...

    I have a pair of safety glasses with prescription lenses, wear them all the time in the shed.
    I did try overglasses at work, but gave up the idea quick smart as they were quite cumbersome.

    Maybe...
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    Rich River traders sounds like an interesting...

    Rich River traders sounds like an interesting place to call in to next time I am down that way.
    Hopefully I will be able to find the note I saved about this business when planning he next trip:D....
  46. Having one cut by laser could be an option. Check...

    Having one cut by laser could be an option. Check out a couple of sheet metal fabricators, the larger ones probably have a laser these days. Alternatively, contact a laser cutter or sheet metal...
  47. Thread: machine crash

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    I can imagine the investigation and paper work...

    I can imagine the investigation and paper work that went into that incident, would have kept a lot of people busy for quite a while, let alone the guys who had to repair the damage.

    Alan...
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    I have often said in jest when someone is having...

    I have often said in jest when someone is having trouble accessing a component forward of the drivers seat - "You should start at the rear bumper bar and work forward until you get to the bit that...
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    A bit out of left field, and seeing it is for a...

    A bit out of left field, and seeing it is for a woodworking machine, a turned timber wheel with a fairly high gloss finish could be an alternative material. Very cheap, and plenty of turners on this...
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    Ah!, A brilliant way to get many people to look...

    Ah!, A brilliant way to get many people to look for the "lost pencil", could be a real time saver.

    (Sorry to be a bit flippant, still coming to terms with a hand me down iphone from my daughter,...
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