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22nd Feb 2017, 10:55 PM
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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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15th Dec 2016, 06:25 AM
Thread: Wanted: Milling Machine
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It is a HM40. Sent from my SM-G930F using...
It is a HM40.
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14th Dec 2016, 11:16 PM
Thread: Wanted: Milling Machine
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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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14th Dec 2016, 09:04 PM
Thread: Wanted: Anvil
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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.
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14th Dec 2016, 08:51 PM
Thread: Wanted: Milling Machine
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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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17th Oct 2016, 08:10 PM
Thread: Tig Welding Questions
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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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16th Oct 2016, 06:17 PM
Thread: Tig Welding Questions
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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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4th Aug 2016, 07:06 PM
Thread: Tig Welding Questions
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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.
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20th Jul 2016, 10:50 PM
Thread: Wanted: Milling Machine
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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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19th Jul 2016, 08:29 PM
Thread: Wanted: Milling Machine
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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... -
3rd Jun 2016, 07:33 PM
Thread: New machinery purchase
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Its Alive! I have wired up the saw (after this photo was taken), with the new switch and new motor.
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19th May 2016, 09:32 PM
Thread: New machinery purchase
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Making progress, waiting on some partsvfrom brobo, including a new single phase motor.
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29th Apr 2016, 07:23 PM
Thread: New machinery purchase
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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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29th Apr 2016, 07:21 PM
Thread: New machinery purchase
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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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21st Apr 2016, 10:24 PM
Thread: New machinery purchase
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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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21st Apr 2016, 09:55 PM
Thread: New machinery purchase
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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
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10th Apr 2016, 11:39 PM
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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.
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30th Mar 2016, 08:22 PM
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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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30th Mar 2016, 07:23 PM
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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.
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2nd Mar 2016, 08:05 PM
Thread: Help choosing a cold saw
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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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12th Jan 2016, 07:25 PM
Thread: Mig Welder Problems
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Ground lead connected? Sent from my iPhone...
Ground lead connected?
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2nd Sep 2015, 07:39 PM
Thread: Hercus Model A
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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.
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20th Jul 2015, 09:11 AM
Thread: Metal lathe for children
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http://m.ebay.com/itm/281661330515 Something...
http://m.ebay.com/itm/281661330515
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19th Jun 2015, 07:54 PM
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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.
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7th May 2015, 07:57 PM
Thread: Auction label removal
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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... -
7th Jul 2014, 10:49 PM
Thread: Post Drill
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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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12th May 2014, 07:38 PM
Thread: Campbelltown Steam Museum Open Day
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Definitely going.
Definitely going.
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7th May 2014, 09:16 PM
Thread: Plastic welders
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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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4th May 2014, 11:35 PM
Thread: forge questions
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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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30th Apr 2014, 11:20 PM
Thread: forge questions
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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.
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28th Apr 2014, 10:59 PM
Thread: forge 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. ... -
25th Mar 2014, 12:01 AM
Thread: Multitool Portagrind- who has one?
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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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17th Feb 2014, 07:22 PM
Thread: Pool table hsc major timber help
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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...
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4th Feb 2014, 06:27 PM
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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...
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3rd Feb 2014, 11:52 PM
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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... -
3rd Feb 2014, 06:59 PM
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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... -
13th Nov 2013, 11:10 PM
Thread: Where to find an Anvil
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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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13th Nov 2013, 10:56 PM
Thread: Where to find an Anvil
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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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13th Nov 2013, 07:39 PM
Thread: Where to find an Anvil
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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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13th Nov 2013, 07:32 PM
Thread: Where to find an Anvil
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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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12th Nov 2013, 10:55 PM
Thread: Where to find an Anvil
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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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12th Nov 2013, 08:02 PM
Thread: Where to find an Anvil
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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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12th Nov 2013, 07:52 PM
Thread: Where to find an Anvil
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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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12th Nov 2013, 07:50 PM
Thread: Where to find an Anvil
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I have read his post, thanks for that :) If i...
I have read his post, thanks for that :)
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12th Nov 2013, 07:29 PM
Thread: Where to find an Anvil
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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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12th Nov 2013, 07:08 PM
Thread: Where to find an Anvil
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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... -
7th Nov 2013, 08:49 PM
Thread: DC Tig questions
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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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4th Nov 2013, 07:19 PM
Thread: DC Tig questions
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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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29th Oct 2013, 06:14 PM
Thread: Need some Help/ Advice
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Thats right, ill give a file a go
Thats right, ill give a file a go
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29th Oct 2013, 05:59 PM
Thread: Need some Help/ Advice
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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...