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1st Apr 2024, 05:19 PM
Thread: The hoisty thing
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SA Looks very similar to the Sky Hook. ...
Looks very similar to the Sky Hook.
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/a358
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13th Jan 2024, 08:56 AM
Thread: Brobo cold saw
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There would be no issue recouping your money, I...
There would be no issue recouping your money, I think you will end up getting more than what you paid for it.
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13th Jan 2024, 02:33 AM
Thread: Brobo cold saw
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Well a non ferrous saw generally runs at 4000rpm,...
Well a non ferrous saw generally runs at 4000rpm, a proper cold saw for cutting steel is in the 40rpm range.
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12th Jan 2024, 08:39 PM
Thread: Brobo cold saw
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Are you only planning on using it for non ferrous...
Are you only planning on using it for non ferrous material such as aluminium or where you planning to cut steel with it?
It looks like a non ferrous saw from the photos but I could be wrong.
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6th Jan 2024, 06:16 PM
Thread: Another 'where to get?' thread- TPG stones
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Have you tried 3M cubitron sanding discs? They...
Have you tried 3M cubitron sanding discs? They are probably a lot more expensive than the Deerfos, but they last a long time!
https://www.3m.com.au/3M/en_AU/p/d/b40064724/
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4th Jan 2024, 02:01 PM
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They also have the extra machinery bench grinder...
They also have the extra machinery bench grinder on sale for $198.
You could probably make up your own spindles and buy some buffing wheels.
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/g159
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4th Jan 2024, 01:56 PM
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Machinery house have this, it says it weighs...
Machinery house have this, it says it weighs 69KG!
How can something powered by a 1HP motor be so heavy?
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/g166
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4th Jan 2024, 11:07 AM
Thread: Welding Helmet Lense
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Out of interest what helmet do you have? Might be...
Out of interest what helmet do you have? Might be time for an upgrade.
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2nd Jan 2024, 08:44 PM
Thread: Wire Clamping Tool
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https://youtu.be/WxazYMD7a9s?si=5KqWU4DEVA_1PJKU...
https://youtu.be/WxazYMD7a9s?si=5KqWU4DEVA_1PJKU
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2nd Jan 2024, 10:55 AM
Thread: Wire Clamping Tool
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I really should looking into getting both types,...
I really should looking into getting both types, not that they would ever get used much.
I have always just made it work with what I had available at the time, not the most efficient way though!
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2nd Jan 2024, 08:01 AM
Thread: Wire Clamping Tool
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Just found out the correct toom for these spring...
Just found out the correct toom for these spring clamps.
https://www.knipex.com/products/special-pliers/spring-hose-clamp-pliers/spring-hose-clamp-pliers/8551250AF
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1st Jan 2024, 11:04 PM
Thread: Wire Clamping Tool
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Do you have a photo of the special plier that is...
Do you have a photo of the special plier that is required for these as you mentioned earlier.
I've always just used pliers or vice grips as far as I can remember.
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1st Jan 2024, 01:11 PM
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Will a 240v ac powered inverter welder run from a...
Will a 240v ac powered inverter welder run from a dc supply?
Just an idea but with high voltage batterys such as the dewalt 60v now readily available, running 4 of them in series will give you 240... -
31st Dec 2023, 09:25 PM
Thread: Cashing in old car batterys, where to go?
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If I diluted the acid with water, would that make...
If I diluted the acid with water, would that make a good concrete cleaner?
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31st Dec 2023, 05:23 PM
Thread: Cashing in old car batterys, where to go?
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Yeah $$$ in my account would be fine. Do I...
Yeah $$$ in my account would be fine.
Do I need an account or ABN etc
Would it be worth removing the lead myself, might get more $$$ worth that way or too much hassle?
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31st Dec 2023, 02:19 PM
Thread: Cashing in old car batterys, where to go?
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Cashing in old car batterys, where to go?
Hi all,
Having a bit of a clean up whilst I am on holidays, I think I probably have around 10 old car batterys scattered around the place.
Is there anywhere I can take them for some cash, I... -
31st Dec 2023, 02:00 PM
Thread: Wire Clamping Tool
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I like how they are compact, I would like to know...
I like how they are compact, I would like to know if it would hold up for a permanent solution.
I'm not a fan of worm drive clamps, from experience I have seen leaks caused by them.
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28th Dec 2023, 06:29 PM
Thread: Need to weld this hole in my boat
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He mentions that he is using argon, as far as I...
He mentions that he is using argon, as far as I am aware there is no other option for TIG, well there are Argon/Helium blends but that would be for thicker materials, I have never seen it used...
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So I changed the scale resolution to 10 micron...
So I changed the scale resolution to 10 micron and it is reading correctly now. It's now at 2 decimal points instead of 3, would that effect accuracy?
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22nd Dec 2023, 07:58 PM
Thread: Problems with UNIMIG Workshop 255
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Have you pulled out the liner? Make sure it's not...
Have you pulled out the liner? Make sure it's not damaged and you can easily feed the wire through without any restriction?
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22nd Dec 2023, 04:34 PM
Thread: Problems with UNIMIG Workshop 255
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Without actually striking an arc, maybe run the...
Without actually striking an arc, maybe run the wire speed at various speeds for say a minute each and see if you have consistent wire coming out.
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DRO Query
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I have just a question about the dro that I am currently setting up on my lathe. I was expecting to be able to enter the diameter of the material but when I enter the diameter it doubles... -
12th Dec 2023, 05:55 AM
Thread: Magnetic DRO scale installation
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I figure extra protection shouldn't hurt. It only...
I figure extra protection shouldn't hurt. It only takes up about 1mm of usable travel space.
I'll grab some of that felt too, I should start looking into lead screw covers as well and possibly... -
11th Dec 2023, 06:25 PM
Thread: Magnetic DRO scale installation
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Where did you source the felt from, I'll add...
Where did you source the felt from, I'll add wipers down the track to the tail stock but for now I just added a stop to the crossslide using a m4 bolt, I probably should add wipers to the cross slide...
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8th Dec 2023, 08:47 PM
Thread: Magnetic DRO scale installation
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Hi Dave, This is what I ended up with. I still...
Hi Dave,
This is what I ended up with. I still need to make up a stop in the carriage to protect it from the tail stock, will probably use an m5 or m6 cap screw.
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5th Dec 2023, 05:41 PM
Thread: Magnetic DRO scale installation
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I found some 2mm aluminiun angle that should work...
I found some 2mm aluminiun angle that should work and some m3 countersunk torx headed screws. I was planning on using 2 screws maybe 10mm in from the ends, could possibly add a third in the middle if...
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3rd Dec 2023, 11:16 PM
Thread: Magnetic DRO scale installation
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Those were my photos, was just playing around...
Those were my photos, was just playing around with it, glad you posted, it would have wasted a lot of space.
I am going to mount on the lathe chuck side of carriage, with some aluminium angle like... -
3rd Dec 2023, 12:54 PM
Thread: Magnetic DRO scale installation
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Hi Dave, here are some photos of how I was...
Hi Dave, here are some photos of how I was planning on mounting it, I'm glad you posted because I'd probably loose a lot of travel room for the tailstock.
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1st Dec 2023, 07:57 PM
Thread: Magnetic DRO scale installation
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I just had a quick look at the lathe and mocked...
I just had a quick look at the lathe and mocked up how I am going to mount it all, looks like it will be a straight forward process.
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1st Dec 2023, 06:25 PM
Thread: Magnetic DRO scale installation
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It's an MSR5000 read head, the magnetic tape is...
It's an MSR5000 read head, the magnetic tape is 10mm in width.
There is a machined surface on the cross slide for the tape to stick to. So if the adhesive fails, I can put some new adhesive on?
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1st Dec 2023, 09:31 AM
Thread: Magnetic DRO scale installation
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Magnetic DRO scale installation
Hi all,
I plan to install a magnetic scale to my cross slide due to limited space, I'll be using the magnetic tape.
Is there a installation guide available or does any one have any tips?
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3rd Nov 2023, 02:55 PM
Thread: What did you learn today?
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Sticky: Something like this will probably do the job. ...
Something like this will probably do the job.
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21st Oct 2023, 05:22 PM
Thread: A belt untensioner?
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What about a new drill chuck? The type with a...
What about a new drill chuck? The type with a locking mechanism?
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20th Oct 2023, 08:13 PM
Thread: A belt untensioner?
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So are saying the chuck opens up and the drill...
So are saying the chuck opens up and the drill bit falls out?
What size chuck it?
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17th Oct 2023, 08:08 PM
Thread: What Respirator for spray painting
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Think it comes with cartridges, whether they are...
Think it comes with cartridges, whether they are the right type for paint fumes, I'm not sure.
Had a quick look on aliexpress and plenty of parts around, filters you can get 5 pairs for $50.
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17th Oct 2023, 07:50 AM
Thread: What Respirator for spray painting
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What about something like this, looks to be good...
What about something like this, looks to be good value at $30, I had a look at an equivalent from a shop and they run at about $400.
Apparently can be converted to air feed to do 2k.
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16th Oct 2023, 06:46 PM
Thread: What Respirator for spray painting
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What Respirator for spray painting
Hi all,
I plan to do a bit of spray painting in the future, mainly just small jobs with oil based enamel but also considering using iso based 2k due to it being harder wearing.
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10th Oct 2023, 09:00 PM
Thread: how is this profile shape made
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I would say they would be roll formed. Sent...
I would say they would be roll formed.
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8th Oct 2023, 03:55 PM
Thread: Thread Dial Indicator
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Anyone found a good DIY ELS solution, I'm...
Anyone found a good DIY ELS solution, I'm seriously considering it and I reckon I have all the parts required scattered around the house/garage somewhere [emoji3]
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6th Oct 2023, 05:38 PM
Thread: Rod Bender 3mm - 6mm
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Thanks for the link/suggestions, a few good ideas...
Thanks for the link/suggestions, a few good ideas there.
Just found this one too, looks fairly easy to replicate.
https://restosupplies.co.nz/rod-bender
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4th Oct 2023, 09:10 PM
Thread: Rod Bender 3mm - 6mm
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Rod Bender 3mm - 6mm
So I would like the ability to make some hooks, most likely the type to use on a pegboard.
So would like to know what bender would be the most suitable for this.
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4th Oct 2023, 06:18 PM
Thread: Cannot access thread
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OK thanks, waiting longer worked, I need to be...
OK thanks, waiting longer worked, I need to be more patient next time [emoji3]
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4th Oct 2023, 12:24 PM
Thread: Cannot access thread
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Cannot access thread
Hi,
I am having trouble accessing the Sieg Z Axis thread, it was working yesterday at some point, now it just says "Loading" and nothing happens.
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21st Sep 2023, 06:18 PM
Thread: Plasma Cutter Glasses
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I just used to use shade 5 glasses, same type you...
I just used to use shade 5 glasses, same type you would use when using oxy/acetylene.
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11th Sep 2023, 08:34 PM
Thread: Tube bender suggestions
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I was planning on making a JD2 type bender at...
I was planning on making a JD2 type bender at some stage, they seem to be a common thing in the fabrication industry but not sure if it would suit your requirements.
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11th Sep 2023, 08:29 PM
Thread: Tube bender suggestions
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What about a 3 phase motor and vfd, you should be...
What about a 3 phase motor and vfd, you should be able to program that to stop pretty quickly.
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3rd Sep 2023, 10:07 PM
Thread: Small Tube Benders
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I have the black one, I never had any issues with...
I have the black one, I never had any issues with it.
You can get this type as well but it is 1/4" minimum.
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3rd Sep 2023, 08:18 PM
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Sheraton 9" AM thread cutting, am I missing a gear?
Hi all,
I need to cut an M24 x 1.5 thread, I've never really done much thread cutting on a lathe in the past as I thought it was too much effort and went out and bought a die or tap to suit.
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1st Sep 2023, 07:25 PM
Thread: What air fitting is this?
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Worth checking out cejn as well, it looks...
Worth checking out cejn as well, it looks similar.
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21st Aug 2023, 07:07 AM
Thread: The effect of lubrication !
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I once read that water is the best cutting fluid,...
I once read that water is the best cutting fluid, the downside, it causes rust.
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