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11th May 2020, 10:49 PM
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Nope, not trolling at all. Our police have a...
Nope, not trolling at all. Our police have a very difficult job and I take issue with anyone who disrespects their professionalism and sullies their name.
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11th May 2020, 10:30 PM
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There appears to be more than one member here...
There appears to be more than one member here with police issues. Just because you have been caught breaking the law and being held to account does not give you licence to disrepute the police...
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11th May 2020, 09:07 PM
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That's rubbish, police are trained in firearm...
That's rubbish, police are trained in firearm safety and like defence are required to qualify.
Typically, hunters do not shoot for food, they get some sort of enjoyment from shooting signs and... -
11th May 2020, 07:09 PM
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That wording leaves a little to be desired. ...
That wording leaves a little to be desired.
Just as a matter of interest, why would anyone want a firearm? Firearms are best in the hands of police, defence and professional shooters licenced and... -
6th May 2020, 07:08 PM
Thread: Bandaw help:Adjustment
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Yep, that's correct. They are a bit of a pain to...
Yep, that's correct. They are a bit of a pain to adjust due to the rough castings and machining of the guide. I also found that you can adjust it as much as you like, but you can never get it...
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6th May 2020, 07:00 PM
Thread: Warning - Do not buy from China!
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I ordered some bike bits from a German seller a...
I ordered some bike bits from a German seller a couple of weeks ago. Got an email saying money had been refunded and they're not posting articles out of Germany for the near future.
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5th May 2020, 11:06 PM
Thread: Bandaw help:Adjustment
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When adjusting the cut, as already stated, use a...
When adjusting the cut, as already stated, use a piece of wood and check with a square. Adjust the cut with the bottom adjuster. Once done you need to adjust the top adjuster, you do this by...
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2nd May 2020, 10:31 AM
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I have the BS5S which I'm very happy with, the...
I have the BS5S which I'm very happy with, the swivelling head was the main consideration when I purchased it, but geez, they've gone up in price, I paid $650 when I bought mine. Why not see if you...
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26th Apr 2020, 11:25 AM
Thread: How much interference for a press fit?
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Be careful with press fits on mowers, at some...
Be careful with press fits on mowers, at some stage you will want to part the pieces, with all the crap the joint will be exposed to it will no doubt oxidise, no point it making it difficult.
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26th Apr 2020, 11:17 AM
Thread: I need a bandsaw
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I have a BS-5s which I've put on wheels. Had it...
I have a BS-5s which I've put on wheels. Had it for around 5 years and generally use the 18 tip for everything except the ocassional bit of wood. Good saw.
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23rd Apr 2020, 04:47 PM
Thread: boring very small diam holes straight
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Try mounting the drill in the lathe chuck and the...
Try mounting the drill in the lathe chuck and the stock in either the tailstock chuck or the tool post.
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21st Apr 2020, 07:16 PM
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I only part off small sections, usually nothing...
I only part off small sections, usually nothing over 30 mm, I find it quicker to cut off with the bandsaw, then set the piece up again and face it. I used to break blades all the time following...
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20th Apr 2020, 09:01 PM
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I'm a bit more realistic. Expecting businesses...
I'm a bit more realistic. Expecting businesses to print a catalogue for each store is just not realistic. Next you'll want catalogues specific to your personal needs, that'd be nice??? Mitre 10...
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19th Apr 2020, 05:00 PM
Thread: 2 weeks of unadulterated shed time!
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I enjoy self isolation 365 days a year, by...
I enjoy self isolation 365 days a year, by choice. Not particularly sociable, have no friends, except the wife, and don't particularly want any. Unfortunately, some health problems mean I can only...
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19th Apr 2020, 04:55 PM
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Do you really expect them to print catalogues or...
Do you really expect them to print catalogues or send emails specific to different areas/suburbs, that's just plain silly. I wonder how many areas/suburbs they would have to cater to, thousands,...
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18th Apr 2020, 08:13 PM
Thread: Drill Press -Advice
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Personally, I'd get a pedestal drill. A bench...
Personally, I'd get a pedestal drill. A bench drill takes up bench space and drill swarf is a bugger to clean off benches. Pedestal drills also allow you to drill fairly long stock.
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16th Apr 2020, 08:40 PM
Thread: Cigweld Weldskill 185
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Easy striking is largely due to rod brands I've...
Easy striking is largely due to rod brands I've found: Gemini rods are a bugger, as are the cheap Chinese rods. Lincoln and Michigan, I've found are excellent. If using hard to strike rods you...
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Yep, I like to use a little common sense for my...
Yep, I like to use a little common sense for my tool and machine purchases. Not being a professional and not having a real fab shop, a Miller or Lincoln is just a little over the top for hobby use I...
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That's probably the Transmig your thinking of. ...
That's probably the Transmig your thinking of. Specs say they are the same as the Weldskill, just twice the price?? The Unimig I had had presets for voltage and no inverter technology. I'm on my...
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Product review.
I just looked up Product review, the Weldskill doesn't get very good reviews, however, the Unimig Viper gets excellent reviews, and comments on these two?
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Mig
I'm interested in this multi purpose machine https://www.totaltools.com.au/119221-cigweld-weldskill-185-multi-process-inverter-welder-w1008185 I really only want a MIG as I already have A CIG 170...
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15th Apr 2020, 07:32 PM
Thread: LED Shed lighting, plug in options?
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I hardwired two Fluro lights along with power...
I hardwired two Fluro lights along with power points in my 5x5 workshop after the shed was constructed, then had an electrician check everything and connect to the meter box. Didn't think I'd need...
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11th Apr 2020, 11:07 AM
Thread: Coronavirus stupidity
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I'm in a similar position at near as damn it to...
I'm in a similar position at near as damn it to 70. Staying at home doesn't worry me as I normally do anyway working in my workshop. The wife's cut her outings down to just the supermarket as need...
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19th Mar 2020, 07:01 PM
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I was talking to a chap at General Tools in...
I was talking to a chap at General Tools in Adelaide last week, they will not stock Optiturn lathes anymore as they have had too many problems with them. Having said that, I have one with a 6 speed...