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25th Oct 2022, 10:43 AM
Thread: Cloth insulation tape.
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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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8th Mar 2022, 07:18 PM
Thread: Compressed air blow guns
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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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8th Mar 2022, 01:25 PM
Thread: Compressed air blow guns
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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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6th Feb 2022, 08:15 AM
Thread: Spray gun recommendation
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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...
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29th Oct 2021, 09:02 PM
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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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28th Oct 2021, 10:45 PM
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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.
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27th Oct 2021, 11:03 AM
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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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18th Sep 2021, 12:02 PM
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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.
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17th Sep 2021, 10:22 AM
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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/
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17th Aug 2021, 11:20 AM
Thread: How to design/build a sheet metal tube?
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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...
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12th Jul 2021, 04:02 PM
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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.
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4th Aug 2020, 10:51 AM
Thread: Power supply workarounds
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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.
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4th Aug 2020, 10:43 AM
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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!
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2nd Aug 2020, 12:51 PM
Thread: Power supply workarounds
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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,...
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21st Jul 2020, 07:07 PM
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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...
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5th Jul 2020, 05:10 PM
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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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16th May 2020, 02:02 PM
Thread: Noise Reduction
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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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16th May 2020, 11:04 AM
Thread: Noise Reduction
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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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10th Apr 2020, 08:45 PM
Thread: Edge and Centre finders
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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.
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30th Oct 2019, 08:49 PM
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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?
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29th Mar 2018, 03:23 PM
Thread: A Simple Retractable Threading Tool
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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.
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29th Aug 2013, 02:15 PM
Thread: Schaublin 13
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Bob, That's actually a big help. It all sounds...
Bob,
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27th Aug 2013, 10:53 AM
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...