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12th Sep 2019, 10:47 PM
Thread: Cheap plier handle fix.
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Cheap plier handle fix.
Not for everyone so don't jump.
I inherited some old hand-tools from my dad some years ago but didn't use the pliers and pincers etc as I have newer ones with, plastic coated handles.
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12th Sep 2019, 10:35 PM
Thread: Aldi Plasma cutter
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Aldi Plasma cutter
I understand the reluctance of some to buy cheapy gear. I have had to get refunds from Aldi myself. I only use the Aldi PC occasionally so a "proper" one would not be appropriate in my situation....
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10th May 2019, 06:17 AM
Thread: G'day everyone from Brisbane.
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G'day everyone from Brisbane.
After many years I've just retired from teaching Design Technology subjects at high schools around Queensland.
I live just north of Brissy in the Moreton shire and I have to confess that working in... -
10th May 2019, 06:13 AM
Thread: G'day everyone from Brisbane.
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G'day everyone from Brisbane.
After many years I've just retired from teaching Design Technology subjects at high schools around Queensland.
I live just north of Brissy in the Moreton shire and I have to confess that working in... -
9th May 2019, 08:48 PM
Thread: Scratched feed details plate.
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New plate on the way
Thanks for taking the time to think that one through.
Today I found that we have a very similar model at my work and when I compared the numbers that I could make out, they were almost exactly the... -
9th May 2019, 07:30 AM
Thread: Aldi Plasma cutter
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Aldi plasma cutter
Yeah, I bought one about a year ago. So far it has been great. I have cut 10mm steel with it.....it struggled and left a ragged cut but it did it.
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9th May 2019, 07:04 AM
Thread: Scratched feed details plate.
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Scratched feed details plate.
G'day everyone, I think I'm new here, at least under this name.
I have a Chinese gearbox lathe circa 1992. (Not sure of the brand) Everything works well on it but the feed screw info plate has been...