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If I hold the start button down. It has a 1 second (approx) “spurt” of acceleration, followed by a 1 second “coast”, spurt, coast, spurt, “trips out”.

Yes, it is during this “soft” start that it usually fails (trips), when set on the fastest speed.
But sometimes it does get through the start, and up to speed. Impressive speed.

Usually, I run it...

A 150mm 3 jaw. The standard as far as I know.
I haven’t tried the 200mm 4 jaw I have, yet.

I have fairly recently bought one of these second hand.
I’m enjoying it so far.

One issue: When trying to start in “high”, it struggles to get started, and often “trips” some form of protection....

Thanks Baron,

Always better to get a personal recommendation.
I want to make a MT2 plug for a project.
My hero Quinn, (Blondie Hacks) turns one up (between centres). Seems like more work than...

Thanks Joe, (and others)

Some great info and advice.

I’d love to make it myself.
The finish isn’t critical, and the triangle cutout is for weight saving and aesthetics.

I have a boring...

I’m thinking 6061 (The “black” is an “Artists Impresion”
The closest tolerance required is the press fit for the 3 bearings.

This is the original cast version, with different geometry (The reason...

Custom job.
Around A$500, when they were available (I would just buy one, if I could)

Get it water jet cut out of 40mm 6061?
Then machine part of it down to 30mm, machine the holes (need to be...

I have just bought a nice mill. :)
But have zero experience. (Well, NOW, I have milled a nice “Hasp and staple” out of 10mm AL for my gate….)

I want to make this: (A suspension link for my race...

I have a LOT to learn, with my new friendly monster!




This sounds like a superb idea - hopefully I can achieve this.
(Unlike having the pic right way up)

I’ve never done it before. Just tried it. “MMA Pro” (I’ve only used “MMA Easy”) When I select VRD to “off” the fan runs continuously. Fan turns off if I select VRD “on”.

Back to “TIG Pro” for me :)

As I’ve mentioned, I have that machine, and my good friend just ordered one.

Grab a bottle of Argon and get TIGing! (I got an “E” from Bunnings)
All you need is some steel filler rod.
Use the...

Not sure if posting this on the bottom of an existing thread was a good idea - certainly got no response.
I’ll try a new thread here:

Does anyone have any experience with the H&F “Fixture Point”...

Does anyone have any experience with the H&F “Fixture Point” table?
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/W07706

Is it “flat”? Does it stay flat when clamping?

Obviously, I’d prefer an 8mm or 16mm...

While I want to be clear - I’m an Aussie - I did live in NZ for a few years :)
Now back home.

I’ve taught myself to TIG weld, with pleasing results, albeit with a long way to go.
The two things...

Back in the day 6013 and 6012 were General Purpose from memory. Mainly CIG. Can’t remember the specifics. 6012 for positional?
Try and keep the moisture out of the rods - I believe they can be...

All this talk of welding.
Modded this bracket for a friend last night.
For a rank amateur, I’m happy - I’d bump the Amps up a bit if I did it again.
I have an aluminium job for another mate next.

Except for the mail order/one supplier issues, I’d go the SWS version over the one you have linked. Has great “auto” settings, with all the normal manual adjustments when you are ready. These...

Sold

I believe the foot pedal has been an integral part of my novice success welding Aluminium.
As has a decent helmet, that wasn’t overly expensive.

That’s what I’ve done and I’m really happy.

While I would never recommend it. Mine is regularly used on a 10amp outlet via my “special” extension lead. (Modified to plug my 15A camper into a 10A outlet. Not recommend or “legal”.)

Again,...

Yes, they have updated the machine.
The company seem to have the philosophy “as welders, we design/update the machine based on our experience and feedback from users”

I think this is the latest...

I bought one of these:
Couldn’t be happier. (Unless I could have picked it up locally)
I bought the MMA leads and it seems great as a stick welder.
All the auto settings are great for getting...

3 cylinder, single phase compressor.
Seems to work fine. History unknown.
Includes pictured shelter.
$150 (just to move it on)

Pick up Warana 4575

More and more it seems almost all Lathes need a good “going over” when brand new.I guess it’s the price we pay, for an affordable product.


My main issue, apart from the time and effort, is the...

Welcome aboard.

An ex Novacastrian myself.
Did an apprenticeship with the then “Shortland County Council”, back in the day.
These days I only touch tools for my own satisfaction. Motorbikes and...

I’ve been practicing.
Been getting a few “jobs” since Ive been claiming to be able to “weld aluminium”.

7M high tilt slab shed (Room for Mezzanine, when it’s not big enough.)

Approved “Caretakers Accomodation” upstairs

I’ve been living in an Industrial shed for 12 years.
Suits me best, of all available options.
(It would be difficult to go back to a situation where I had to look at the time before cranking the...

Just another Chinese, dubious quality machine, with some nice features?

https://www.machines4u.com.au/view/advert/2-Speed-Box-16-Speed-Centre-Metal-Lathe-with-51mm-Spindle-Bore-Loads-More/526985/...

There seems to be a hole in the market for a good quality, modern lathe. Even at the inevitable higher price.
I’m not so interested in the quality issues associated with many (most?) of the Chinese...

Any suggestions on where to buy Gemini 12, or Murex Speedex 12 electrodes? (or WIA 12P’s, I guess.)
I’m on Sunshine Coast QLD

I have to weld a crack in a Bike swingarm (1981 Suzuki RM125X)
I consulted a number of expert forums.

Got similar advice to what’s on this thread.
Basically- difficult to determine what grade of...

Background.
Semi proficient “stick welder” (MMA) as a kid in the ‘70’s. Including a TAFE course while still at school.
Tiny bit of “oxy” “back in the day”

Virtually no welding for approx 30...

I made a “swingarm angle jig” for a race bike.
I’ve been using my iPhone as an angle gauge - while I wait for my eBay one.

According to my expert, I need 2 more degrees on the swingarm, for...

Thanks - another $14.95 I’ll never see again! :U

Wow guys - thanks so much for the info and techniques - Just fabulous!!

Kryn - genius technique!!

As an aside (Thread drift)

Any tips on holding a thread tap (M12 in this case) 4 side square, in a 3 jaw PD drill chuck?
I’m trying to ensure I tap “square” in my job.

I gripped it further...

I think the Nova is primarily a woodworking drill.
Some of the features that really appeal to me (mainly metal work):
High speeds - for small drills.
Quick and easy speed changes.
Smooth running....

Race bikes have no stand.
I made this portable one - mainly for taking the bike to scrutenering, or hold it up while I get the “big stand”
It has plastic pipe inside, and slips over the footpeg.
...

Impressive!!
I have 2 words - “Nova Voyager”.

https://www.carbatec.com.au/nova-dvr-drill-press?SearchID=9855810&SearchPos=1&SearchID=9855810&SearchPos=1

On one hand, this seems my dream drill....

As requested
Welder
machine
steel
aluminium

I bought a TIG machine from these guys.
https://swswelding.com.au/

Couldn’t be happier. (Machine/Service - The guy that answers the phone is a welder!)

No idea how their MIG stacks up.

That sounds frustrating.
Can the belts be removed and the gearbox turned by hand?
A shaft bent due the initial problem, now causing the issue?

Beware the random, unrelated problem - eg, the...

First try “Evapo rust”. $95/4l at “Supercheap” (Also available in 1L)
It’s quite amazing, and doesn’t harm anything, inc metal (skin/eyes, paint, etc)

I did a cast iron thicknesser base by...

Looks like you will end up with the short piece of “Earth” wire left over. (The bit that currently runs from the switch to the frame.)
Is that your understanding?

I was slightly horrified when I...

Welcome aboard.
I’m new as well - Seems a good forum (No one has laughed at my TIG welding, yet.)

While I’m in QLD now, I lived in Mayfield, Newcastle for a while. (Simpson Cottage, in fact.)

Thanks.
I understood the point. I’ve tried to weld ally with a Dillion Oxy/Acetylene rig, and aggressive flux. Never had much success. The TIG is certainly easier.

I’ve read the “grey” on...

Even the fast forming oxide on Aluminium melts at a higher temp than the base metal - hence the need for aggressive flux, or “AC” on TIG/MIG.