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    If you do a search on eBay for: Tesa Tape...

    If you do a search on eBay for:

    Tesa Tape 51036 High Temp 150°c Engine Bay Wiring Cable Looms Wiring Harnesses

    Comes up with an Aussie supplier. Not cheap but top quality.


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    I didn’t look at the Teng guns when I posted, but...

    I didn’t look at the Teng guns when I posted, but yes, they do look identical. Don’t know who copied who, but the Airboy are made in Denmark and are reasonably exxy so I figure they must be good!
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    Airboy. I also got sick of cycling compressors...

    Airboy. I also got sick of cycling compressors and upgraded my guns. Never had a problem since.


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    I have the Workquip gun. The local specialist car...

    I have the Workquip gun. The local specialist car paint shop guy talked me out of spending more money on a fancy gun! I like the fact that it comes with three nozzles so you spray thick acrylics and...
  5. That’s a lotta VFDs! Cheaper by the dozen? Was...

    That’s a lotta VFDs! Cheaper by the dozen? Was that to convert them to single phase operation or for some other reason? I have a baby Schaublin mill and small Weiler lathe and when I moved from a...
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    November, 2019 - so a while ago. Hopefully they...

    November, 2019 - so a while ago. Hopefully they are still around. Seemed a decent company.

    Leigh


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    Source for 40 position multifix style QCTP

    I contacted create tool about holders for my “original’ Multifix A. They were very particular about fitment and requested photos of my tool post which I duly sent. They said they couldn’t be sure...
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    I bought the roloc arbor from Total Tools as a...

    I bought the roloc arbor from Total Tools as a kit with some sanding disks. I used the blue pad - no idea what grit.

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210918/c9ed9f1c8ca1e0ed373d9d3f9b093913.jpg...
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    A 3M roloc scotch brite pad with a roloc drill...

    A 3M roloc scotch brite pad with a roloc drill arbor does the same thing as far as I can see. That’s what I use.

    https://www.3m.com.au/3M/en_AU/p/d/b40064719/

    Leigh


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    A Magnabend folder (or clone) could easily fold...

    A Magnabend folder (or clone) could easily fold this from one piece of sheet requiring only one weld. A quick look at some YouTube videos will show how it’s done. Don’t know if you’re looking to do...
  11. I replaced all the down lights in my house...

    I replaced all the down lights in my house (probably about 50 - they were everywhere) with Osram LED fixtures about 7 years ago. They were expensive but none have failed yet.

    A shonky builder put...
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    Thanks John, for the voltages. Looks like you’re...

    Thanks John, for the voltages. Looks like you’re well within allowable spec on your voltages.

    Leigh


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  13. I also have the 215 multi process - I already had...

    I also have the 215 multi process - I already had a plasma cutter, but it wasn’t much more and now I have two!

    I also got the foot control and the mini torch. This is great for light work - it’s...
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    Have you measured the voltages between the phases...

    Have you measured the voltages between the phases on the converter output? I’ve been running a Barry Brown 415V 3 phase Rotary phase converter running off SWER 480 V for about 6 years with no issues,...
  15. I made a dust shroud for the Mitre saw cabinet....

    I made a dust shroud for the Mitre saw cabinet. Was going to do a metal transition from a rectangle to 150 mm pipe but figured it would take a few tries to get it right and work out expensive if I...
  16. ANyone here enthusiastic about Arduino? I need some assistance with project....

    I generally use the DS1820 digital temperature sensor for low temp applications like engine temps. There’s lots of example code online, they can be epoxied into a threaded tube for immersion...
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    Thanks. It’s a work in progress, but with the...

    Thanks. It’s a work in progress, but with the shutdown I’ve gotten a bit closer to how I want it.


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    I confess, I’m a bit obsessive with noise. When I...

    I confess, I’m a bit obsessive with noise. When I build my shed I put a lot of effort into noise transmission - shed is lined with mdf and all walls (even internal) are insulated with R2 rock wool. ...
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    I bought a Centricator on German Ebay a few years...

    I bought a Centricator on German Ebay a few years ago - it just looks so cool. It works really well, but I never use it... Much easier to use a lever type Mitutoyo indicator with the DRO.

    Lovely...
  20. Tuomas, What material did you use for the die?...

    Tuomas,

    What material did you use for the die? Is it simple mild steel or something harder/tougher?

    I’ve been wanting to make something similar but assumed you needed fancy steel for the die...
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    I was also wondering about the chamfers. I can...

    I was also wondering about the chamfers. I can never get them even and it makes everything look out of square. Lovely work.

    I’ve also often wondered when you would use a horizontal over the...
  22. Thread: Schaublin 13

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    Bob, That's actually a big help. It all sounds...

    Bob,

    That's actually a big help. It all sounds like a lot of effort and the machine works fine with what came out of the factory so I don't see that variable speed and soft start will make a great...
  23. Thread: Schaublin 13

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    I've just moved back here from overseas and...

    I've just moved back here from overseas and bought my most important worldly possessions back with me - including a Schaublin 13 mill. So add me to the list of 13 owners.

    I am also interested in...
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