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    Great little engine, Where did you get the plans...

    Great little engine, Where did you get the plans for this one?

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    It is a HM40. Sent from my SM-G930F using...

    It is a HM40.

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    It was a gumtree purchase, It is 15 years old. It...

    It was a gumtree purchase, It is 15 years old. It was originally from hare and forbes.

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    Wanted: Anvil

    I know my chances are slim, Anyone have an Anvil they want to sell? Looking for around 40-50kg range. Heavier is not a problem.
    I almost had bought one on gumtree and the guy sold it, even though i...
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    hey Kryn, I thought i would update this. I ended...

    hey Kryn, I thought i would update this. I ended up spending $2200 on the mill. It is in brand new condition with collets and heaps of endmills....
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    The 185amp acdc tig, ive talked to Bob at...

    The 185amp acdc tig, ive talked to Bob at Everlast and the shipment should be in by the end of the month, he is able to reserve themfor you if you send him an email.

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    I bit the bullet, i've ordered an everlast tig...

    I bit the bullet, i've ordered an everlast tig with the footpedal aswell.

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    Tig Welding Questions

    G'day guys,
    For the past couple of years i have had a scratch tig setup and it has done the job well enough. Recently i have been using a tig with HF and it is so much easier.

    I have decided i am...
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    Fair Comment Kryn, My budget is around $1000,...

    Fair Comment Kryn,
    My budget is around $1000, ideally i would like some basic tooling but not a deal killer.

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    Wanted: Milling Machine

    G'day guys,

    i am currently in the market for a small milling machine in the sydney area. Preferably single phase but i could use a 3 phase unit with a vfd. Looking for something slightly better...
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    http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160603/2732217eb...

    http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160603/2732217eb19453fdb634e5a2925e861e.jpg

    Its Alive! I have wired up the saw (after this photo was taken), with the new switch and new motor.
    Now i just need...
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    http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160519/feeb174fd...

    http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160519/feeb174fde1b304c68dd8934e2921585.jpg

    Making progress, waiting on some partsvfrom brobo, including a new single phase motor.

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    Also, anyone able to weld aluminium in the...

    Also, anyone able to weld aluminium in the Campbelltown area? I want to remake the coolant tray. I will cut all the parts from some scrap aluminium diamond plate. I just need someone to weld it up...
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    I've started the clean up process, I've got the...

    I've started the clean up process, I've got the bevel plate free and re-greased.

    I have also received the pivot block from Brobo and fit it to the saw.
    ...
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    I will try to keep it updated Sent from my...

    I will try to keep it updated


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    New machinery purchase

    Hey guys, I bought a brobo. It's a s350d brobo Waldown cold saw. It needs a lot of work but I got it for a steal. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160421/91a939d134655dc1a1f6e2ad9eba2ef4.jpg

    I...
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    Success guys, i got the lathe moved into the new...

    Success guys, i got the lathe moved into the new workshop. I ended up hiring an engine hoist for kennards. I took the motor and belt reduction off to transport it and it all went smoothly.

    Sent...
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    I will remove it from the base, makes in easy get...

    I will remove it from the base, makes in easy get on the ute.

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    Moving a Hercus 9" long bed model A

    G'day guys,
    I'm having to move my workshop once again and I was wondering if anyone had any tricks for moving lathes.

    In the past I have dismantles the belts and motor assembly and man handled it...
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    Check out metalex, just got one and I am quite...

    Check out metalex, just got one and I am quite impressed.


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    Ground lead connected? Sent from my iPhone...

    Ground lead connected?


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    Hercus Model A

    hello, i am the proud new owner of a hercus 9' model A, long bed lathe. I am really enjoying this new lathe.
    Two questions though, is there an off the shelf taper attachment available for this...
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    http://m.ebay.com/itm/281661330515 Something...

    http://m.ebay.com/itm/281661330515

    Something like this?
  24. We bought the same bottle and reg from bunnings...

    We bought the same bottle and reg from bunnings (trade flame) at work, first one did not work so we returned it, second one had the same problem.
    We ended up going to konect (covenrtry fastners)...
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    All the citrus based cleaners are the same...

    All the citrus based cleaners are the same solvent.
    D-limolene. You can get it from some hardware stores as d-limolene and some sell it as citrus terpine (used for thinning tung oil) it is the...
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    Acetone and ATF (auto transmision fluid) makes a...

    Acetone and ATF (auto transmision fluid) makes a great penetrating oil. The acetone allows it to wick into the threads. You mix about 10% acetone to how ever much ATF you use.
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    Definitely going.

    Definitely going.
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    I weld plastics quite often using a soldering...

    I weld plastics quite often using a soldering iron. Butt your material up and use a filler rod of the same material. I fixed my welding helmet twice now (different spots) using the soldering iron and...
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    I found this guy on Gumtree selling coke for...

    I found this guy on Gumtree selling coke for $19.50 for 13Kg. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/orchard-hills/miscellaneous-goods/coke-blacksmithing-forging/1044120684
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    Thank you for all this great info guys. I think...

    Thank you for all this great info guys.
    I think i am going to make the forge that corin's video shows how to make. And Gameco seems perfect for getting some tools.

    I've got even more questions...
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    forge questions

    Hey guys,
    I've slowly been wanting to get into doing some backyard smithing. I've looked at various fuels (coke,charcoal etc) and now im looking at a gas forge souly because it is cleaner burning. ...
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    I've talking to multitool australia and although...

    I've talking to multitool australia and although the portagrind is discontinued they are looking to re-release it. They are looking at releasing it already mounted on a grinder, in both pneumatic and...
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    Try some of the salvage yards. There's a great...

    Try some of the salvage yards. There's a great place in sydney call ironwood. I've picked up some large oregon planks (100x250) from there and with a bit of work with the plane and various sanders...
  34. Im using some plans I got on ebay, made by Craig...

    Im using some plans I got on ebay, made by Craig Paxman. Good plans. He suggests using ball screws but says acme can be used, or if worst comes to worst, builders threaded rod. Not going to use the...
  35. Thanks for the links, I might go the ebay route...

    Thanks for the links, I might go the ebay route for some of the parts I need

    My main reason of acme vs ballscrews is price. I am trying to make this cnc for under $700 and ballscrews would throw...
  36. Help needed. I need to find an engineer

    G'day guys, as the title says, I need to find someone to do some work for me.
    I am currently working on a small hobby grade cnc. The plans call for 20mm presision ground shaft with an M8 hole...
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    Scratch that i think, the yard is in Vineyard,...

    Scratch that i think, the yard is in Vineyard, the factory is in Riverstone. I will definatly try though
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    I heading there this weekend. i didn't know such...

    I heading there this weekend. i didn't know such a place existed, I'm buying some rail, plate and maybe some more bits. Thank you so much Andrew.
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    Shall give some of the local scrapyards a go

    Shall give some of the local scrapyards a go
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    Thanks mate, got in contact with him, but he has...

    Thanks mate, got in contact with him, but he has already sold it all
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    Thanks for the great information, what is the...

    Thanks for the great information, what is the bounce test?
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    Where to find an Anvil

    My latest look has revealed a used one at $21.50/kilo
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    Some of the ones on gumtree are asking almost $10...

    Some of the ones on gumtree are asking almost $10 per kilo
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    I have read his post, thanks for that :) If i...

    I have read his post, thanks for that :)
    If i could afford a new one i would go straight for it but i am still only an apprentice. I have been keeping my eye out for a good price for some time now,...
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    I wish i was down there, that would be perfect....

    I wish i was down there, that would be perfect. Thanks for the help :)
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    Where to find an Anvil

    G'day guys,
    I was wondering if anyone knew anyway to get an old anvil for a reasonable price? I look a gumtree and ebay but the seem really over priced for the quality of some and then others are a...
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    Thanks for all the help guys, i gave it a go, it...

    Thanks for all the help guys, i gave it a go, it worked but it was not easy. We are going to give mig brazing a shot
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    DC Tig questions

    I currently have a DC scratch tig set-up which i use for steel and some stainless. I was wondering is it possible to tig brass. We have a large brass job on at work and silver solder does not fill...
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    Thats right, ill give a file a go

    Thats right, ill give a file a go
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    Need some Help/ Advice

    I am currently tuning up my table saw and when trying to true the trunnions parallel to the mitre slots, i am reaching the ends of the slots and i am still about 2mm out.

    My question for the...
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