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30th Sep 2009, 01:02 PM
Thread: Contact Welding Rods
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Apparently there are 2 different types of spot...
Apparently there are 2 different types of spot guns
one uses carbon rods
the other uses conventional rods so it could be used to stitch weld as well as spot weld.
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28th Sep 2009, 09:39 PM
Thread: Generator for Arc Welder help
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ditto
ditto
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28th Sep 2009, 01:02 PM
Thread: Contact Welding Rods
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When I first started welding 47 years ago with my...
When I first started welding 47 years ago with my homemade welder I got a packet of Lincoln "Self Weld" rods. They were great , just lay them on the weld line at an angle and they'd strike and run a...
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28th Sep 2009, 10:10 AM
Thread: Contact Welding Rods
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Hi Grahame, I found this link for a Spot Welding...
Hi Grahame,
I found this link for a Spot Welding Gun Plan
it runs off an arc welder and is similar to the spot weld guns on ebay (international).
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26th Sep 2009, 10:34 PM
Thread: Contact Welding Rods
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Contact Welding Rods
Hi,
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19th Sep 2009, 07:45 PM
Thread: TIG welding helmets
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try some new batteries
try some new batteries
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10th Sep 2009, 09:26 AM
Thread: Is it possible to ignore forums?
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It'd be more fun & possibly very entertaining for...
It'd be more fun & possibly very entertaining for the rest of us if WW had to read the penturners posts before he could look at the other forums. :p
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1st Sep 2009, 04:52 PM
Thread: freehand turning??
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I've made shaped stuff on metal lathes by filing...
I've made shaped stuff on metal lathes by filing across the spinning metal.
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10th Aug 2009, 10:06 PM
Thread: 6 stud toyota stub axles for trailer
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Well if I want advice about trailers I'll ask...
Well if I want advice about trailers I'll ask Yonnee coz he is a professional trailer builder.
Why on earth would I want to consult a hi-fi man about building a trailer?
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30th Jul 2009, 11:10 PM
Thread: Standard stabila/lufkin level
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The large aluminium companies (Alcoa etc) will...
The large aluminium companies (Alcoa etc) will extrude the exact profile you want, given their minimum quantities.
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30th Jul 2009, 09:22 PM
Thread: Joint Effort
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what about a model lucas sawmill
what about a model lucas sawmill
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28th Jul 2009, 12:04 AM
Thread: One little big job
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You need to get this right first time. As it's on...
You need to get this right first time. As it's on an existing building hire a Boilermaker to do the job and avoid many hassles.
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27th Jul 2009, 01:09 PM
Thread: Safety tip
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nasty
nasty
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25th Jul 2009, 08:31 PM
Thread: Brazing aluminium to metal
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Nuts & Bolts
Nuts & Bolts
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24th Jul 2009, 12:05 AM
Thread: 6 stud toyota stub axles for trailer
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can you explin that soundman?
can you explin that soundman?
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18th Jul 2009, 11:05 AM
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I have knocked them into thickwall tube...
I have knocked them into thickwall tube successfully,
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The ball out of a tierod end would be easy to...
The ball out of a tierod end would be easy to work with
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1st Jul 2009, 06:06 PM
Thread: Need to make large holes in steel
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Cheap holesaws are useless on steel, you need a...
Cheap holesaws are useless on steel, you need a hss blade
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1st Jul 2009, 10:54 AM
Thread: Need to make large holes in steel
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That's what I do now, one day I'll get a metal...
That's what I do now, one day I'll get a metal cutting holesaw.
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24th Jun 2009, 09:42 PM
Thread: The Charcoal Foundry
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have cast ally many years ago My forge was a...
have cast ally many years ago
My forge was a 13"' holden whhel on the ground and loose sand packed around the perimeter. I used the blower side of an old vac cleaner for the air.
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22nd Jun 2009, 10:59 PM
Thread: Worn thread on a saw spindle
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I'd be inclined to run a thread file over the...
I'd be inclined to run a thread file over the start of the damaged thread then run a die nut along the whole lot.
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4th Jun 2009, 11:36 PM
Thread: Trailer Build... mission possible
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2 wheeler or tandem?
2 wheeler or tandem?
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4th Jun 2009, 11:21 PM
Thread: Trailer Build... mission possible
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have a look at big boat trailers
have a look at big boat trailers
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28th May 2009, 10:46 AM
Thread: Cutting Aluminium Plate
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I've cut a lot of ally on my bench saw, there is...
I've cut a lot of ally on my bench saw, there is no way I'd try cutting 35mm thick ally on it.
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23rd May 2009, 06:34 PM
Thread: Library opening, when?
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Have a feeling there was an unforseen health...
Have a feeling there was an unforseen health problem cropped up.
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22nd May 2009, 09:41 PM
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shouldn't be any problems but unplug the saw
shouldn't be any problems but unplug the saw
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21st May 2009, 09:23 PM
Thread: Measuring flatness of plate
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You can align a saw table very accurately without...
You can align a saw table very accurately without messing around making a plate
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18th May 2009, 11:10 AM
Thread: Painting black metal
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no
no
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18th May 2009, 09:35 AM
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If I wanted to sell something I would list it...
If I wanted to sell something I would list it here and on ebay, so that the interested parties determine the final purchaser and price.
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7th May 2009, 03:19 PM
Thread: Welding strength?
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ncrease the current or use a smaller rod.
ncrease the current or use a smaller rod.
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6th May 2009, 10:45 PM
Thread: Bandsaw or Power Hacksaw
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I'd love to use steel straight off the saw but a...
I'd love to use steel straight off the saw but a rub on the linisher isn't hard work
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6th May 2009, 06:48 PM
Thread: Bandsaw or Power Hacksaw
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Bandsaw or Power Hacksaw
I don't do much metalwork but I'd like a band saw or Power Hacksaw.
I feel the band saw might be a better tool finish wise but power hacksaws are cheaper at times on ebay.
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3rd May 2009, 01:19 PM
Thread: Free Metal and Wood Work Plans For Tools
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Free Metal and Wood Work Plans For Tools
http://www.sawmill.ausmade.com.au/building.html
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3rd May 2009, 01:17 PM
Thread: home Made Power Hacksaw
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Follow this link for 3 different sets of plans...
Follow this link for 3 different sets of plans for power hacksaws.
http://www.sawmill.ausmade.com.au/building.html
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28th Apr 2009, 03:59 PM
Thread: Including audio files in posts.
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if you do put audio in Neil, please make it so...
if you do put audio in Neil, please make it so those of us who don't want it can turn it off.
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26th Apr 2009, 04:09 PM
Thread: Metal Working For Woodworkers
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Metal Working For Woodworkers
I just uploaded these pdf's onto my website for free download
Marking Metal
Hand Tapping Machine
Electric Hacksaw
Better Metal Drilling
How To Cut Sheetmetal
How To Use Metal Punches
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25th Apr 2009, 08:57 PM
Thread: Bitza has bitz the dust
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Best wishes Derek, hope it all works out well.
Best wishes Derek, hope it all works out well.
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24th Apr 2009, 05:01 PM
Thread: What size angle grinder ??
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Thanks Bob I just found a good use for my old...
Thanks Bob I just found a good use for my old table saw :)
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23rd Apr 2009, 08:42 AM
Thread: Knife shaping
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Reckon a 100mm angle grinder with a 1mm(app)...
Reckon a 100mm angle grinder with a 1mm(app) thick Inox (stainless steel) cutting disk would do it. With these discs you can cut to the edge of a pencil line just like cutting a bit of timber with a...
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15th Apr 2009, 09:34 PM
Thread: What happened to my post?
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Sounds like its been nicked to hang a gate on :D
Sounds like its been nicked to hang a gate on :D
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12th Apr 2009, 01:11 PM
Thread: What happened to my post?
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Are you in the habit of losing things John? :D
Are you in the habit of losing things John? :D
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9th Apr 2009, 08:34 PM
Thread: New forum ideas
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There have been so mamy different woodie things...
There have been so mamy different woodie things discussed over the years that most info is already here. Maybe we need a newby/novice woodies section
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8th Apr 2009, 10:17 PM
Thread: New forum ideas
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Theres a nothing to do with woodwork forum already
Theres a nothing to do with woodwork forum already
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7th Apr 2009, 09:41 PM
Thread: Tool Steel
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I think silver steel is a type of tool steel
I think silver steel is a type of tool steel
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6th Apr 2009, 07:47 PM
Thread: Photo posting whinge.
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Not everyone has or can get fast internet. ...
Not everyone has or can get fast internet.
Last time I looked nearly 30% of people were still stuck on dialup -
28th Mar 2009, 09:35 PM
Thread: sashless sliding windows
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An alternative is rollup crystal clear plastic...
An alternative is rollup crystal clear plastic blinds. (bunnies sell some)
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22nd Mar 2009, 07:28 AM
Thread: Brass on Brass
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Teflon or hdpe or a metal like steel, stainless,...
Teflon or hdpe or a metal like steel, stainless, cast iron etc.
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21st Mar 2009, 06:26 PM
Thread: Brass on Brass
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brass doesn't like rubbing against brass,
brass doesn't like rubbing against brass,
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20th Mar 2009, 10:32 AM
Thread: I'm Taking the Plunge
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So FC, now you can make all your own machines &...
So FC, now you can make all your own machines & tools.
Start with CNC and see where that takes you. -
19th Mar 2009, 03:17 PM
Thread: Quench metal by oxygen torch
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You shouldn't need to harden an axle that size
You shouldn't need to harden an axle that size