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  1. Thread: LibreCAD

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    You can actually save data locally in Fusion360,...

    You can actually save data locally in Fusion360, you simply export it out as a Fusion360 archive file.

    Speaking of Fusion360 ... I have been a long time AutoCAD user (30 years???) and did a fair...
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    Sticky: I'm not sure that is an issue (in my instance) as...

    I'm not sure that is an issue (in my instance) as I will always be using the angle plate on the milling machine for horizontal milling.

    The reference surface is the milling table and all I...
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    Sticky: I fabricated a large angle plate from 25 x 150...

    I fabricated a large angle plate from 25 x 150 steel bar (ended up with 300 x 300 faces x 25mm thick).
    I have no idea if this is the even a half decent method, but I machined 1 face, I then mounted...
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    Maybe I'm missing something, but how do you...

    Maybe I'm missing something, but how do you download it as a PDF?
    To me it only appears to be available online.
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    They know where the money comes from and where it...

    They know where the money comes from and where it goes, the problem if figuring out/finding who (illegally) initiated the transfer.
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    That is true, but the fact is that you ARE able...

    That is true, but the fact is that you ARE able to adjust them as you go, from within the cab.

    I have found that it takes me a couple of "braking occasions" to tweak the setting and then I'm all...
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    +1 for electric brakes. Nothing gives you...

    +1 for electric brakes.

    Nothing gives you control like electric brakes do.
    You can dial it in to match the load and road conditions.
    You can manually activate the brakes from within the cab if...
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    It does sound like the contactor is sticking. One...

    It does sound like the contactor is sticking. One way to be sure is to measure the contactor coil voltage. If it goes to 0V and the contactor is still on then the contactor is sticking, otherwise...
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    I use one of them (well it looks exactly the...

    I use one of them (well it looks exactly the same) for my vehicle hoist.
    Does the job, but doesn't get a lot of use. It was installed about 8-12 months ago.

    If I remember correctly the "overload...
  10. It's a free standing structure. 4250 x 3800,...

    It's a free standing structure. 4250 x 3800, including the stairs (so the actual floor space is a little smaller).
    I had family working in the steel business at the time, so the steel for that and...
  11. No triangular specs, but plenty of engineered...

    No triangular specs, but plenty of engineered data in the links in here -...
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    Sure ... I would explain that the price includes...

    Sure ... I would explain that the price includes the cost of a full sheet and that you are welcome to what ever is left over.
    As I said I would only charge you for it (full sheet), if it was...
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    Not making judgements on the specific prices...

    Not making judgements on the specific prices being charged, however what if they had to buy in a full sheet, just to do your job?

    Unless I already had enough in stock and/or knew I would be able...
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    I use CO2 for all my welding (gal, painted,...

    I use CO2 for all my welding (gal, painted, black, thick sections and thin sheet). Works well in all situations and gives good penetration, however the bead isn't as neat (as MIG mix) and you do tend...
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    I used the TouchDRO setup for a few years on both...

    I used the TouchDRO setup for a few years on both my milling machine and lathe, but now run "commercial" DRO units on both .... in hindsight I wish I went commercial from the outset.

    Sure I had...
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    I've soldered steel to steel with both silver...

    I've soldered steel to steel with both silver solder (15%) and soft solder.
  17. Thread: Rossi welders.

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    No they don't. I have had a few ebay DOA items...

    No they don't. I have had a few ebay DOA items and if the seller wants it back, they have always paid for it.
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    Yes I realise that. What I asked was if the...

    Yes I realise that.
    What I asked was if the swivel head moves the blade further from the vice than swivelling the vice.
    Sorry I thought my question was relatively clear.
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    I'm not familiar with the swivel head bandsaws,...

    I'm not familiar with the swivel head bandsaws, but I have wondered if swivelling the head moves the blade further away from the vice jaws than swivelling the vice jaws on a non-swivel head bandsaw?...
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    I can't speak for anyone else, but I normally...

    I can't speak for anyone else, but I normally stone sharpen my HSS tooling after grinding to shape, so I doubt the "quality" of the bench grinder used would have much of an impact on the final result.
  21. Thread: Parting tool

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    I personally like the Armstrong style parting...

    I personally like the Armstrong style parting tool holders. The ones with the "spring" head.
    YMMV.

    Edit - like this 378759
  22. Thread: RCD trips

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    The issue is probably NOT in an external/plug in...

    The issue is probably NOT in an external/plug in device, but the fixed wiring itself (or a faulty RCD as Paul suggested).
    Had any rain lately?
    Have a rodent, lizard, ant problem?
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    Brings to mind the saying : :)

    Brings to mind the saying : :)
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    My shaper must be one of the only metalworking...

    My shaper must be one of the only metalworking machine tools I own that I would consider selling ... I don't think I've ever used it for a "real" project. :(
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    There was no drawbar with it when I bought it -...

    There was no drawbar with it when I bought it - the guy I bought it off never actually used the machine.
    As you can see the drawbar is not retained.
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    I run a TOS FA3 mill and use ISO40/BT40/NT40...

    I run a TOS FA3 mill and use ISO40/BT40/NT40 tooling. I simply use the appropriate threaded rod as a drawbar. I did make up a collar that I use to centre the drawbar.

    I think I may have a picture...
  28. Oh well, we all work to different standards I...

    Oh well, we all work to different standards I guess.

    No you are adding something (of no consequence) ... you are not modifying, replacing, etc, and you are certainly not replacing a "rated" part...
  29. I'm not saying that it is right, or that they...

    I'm not saying that it is right, or that they will even do it ... I'm just saying that the CAN do it because the equipment was modified.

    Yeah that is a great parallel to cutting off and replacing...
  30. I doubt there is any, however the user has...

    I doubt there is any, however the user has effectively (illegally?) modified the equipment, and the manufacturer has a right to refuse a warranty claim on those grounds.
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    From memory the axles are around 800mm apart.

    From memory the axles are around 800mm apart.
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    Correct, they are Holden bearings and non-load...

    Correct, they are Holden bearings and non-load sharing slippper springs.
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    Thank you for that Karl. Much appreciated.

    Thank you for that Karl. Much appreciated.
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    Unusual Seal on Trailer Drum Brakes

    Can anyone shed some light on what is going on here.

    I would normally expect to see a seal similar to this standard setup in the first pic.

    However when I pulled off the drum it looks like the...
  35. Where? From the stats linked in this thread???...

    Where? From the stats linked in this thread??? ... I must have missed them.

    Also you were replying to a quote regarding "general public" deaths.
  36. You are attributing all of the "general public"...

    You are attributing all of the "general public" deaths to the "DIY electrician" category which I believe is a totally incorrect interpretation of the results.

    These are just non-electricians...
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    Thanks for clarifying that. :2tsup:

    Thanks for clarifying that. :2tsup:
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    Why is that exactly? I'm currently doing up a...

    Why is that exactly?
    I'm currently doing up a horse float that has non load sharing suspension and I had thoughts of updating it ... but maybe that's not a good idea.
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    I'm not saying that it doesn't happen, only that...

    I'm not saying that it doesn't happen, only that it shouldn't. I would suggest that that behavior is not "normal" and is caused by a faulty device (maybe only a "slightly faulty") or poor design.
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    I would have thought that ANY earth leakage from...

    I would have thought that ANY earth leakage from ANY piece of electrical equipment is an issue that should be resolved.
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    There you go ... I can't quite figure out why...

    There you go ... I can't quite figure out why that is, but who am I to argue.
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    Yes it is quite normal ... that configuration is...

    Yes it is quite normal ... that configuration is how bipolar electrolytics are made.
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    I assume those caps are in series (and are the...

    I assume those caps are in series (and are the same value) which gives you 280uF 400V ... so not far off the marked 300uF 450V.
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    Plywood?

    Plywood?
  45. To what extent could reflection (i.e. welding...

    To what extent could reflection (i.e. welding inside a structure/shed/tank/etc) cause an issue?
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    The detergent keeps contaminants in suspension,...

    The detergent keeps contaminants in suspension, which is fine if the oil is fed through a filter to filter out the contaminants (like in a car engine), but no so good in a non-filter environment...
  47. He is using a "start" capacitor, not a "run"...

    He is using a "start" capacitor, not a "run" capacitor. Start caps shouldn't be left connected for extended periods.
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    That is a long bow to draw. It (My Health Record)...

    That is a long bow to draw. It (My Health Record) has dubious benefit to community as a whole and while it does appear to have benefits to the individual, I (personally) think that the risks far...
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    Or maybe not??? :) I don't trust our Government...

    Or maybe not??? :)
    I don't trust our Government to keep MY data secure and I certainly don't trust that they (or a third party that donates large sums of money to their political party) will only...
  50. Cool. Interesting concept. So the VFD is...

    Cool. Interesting concept.
    So the VFD is already running (at 50hz) when you switch on the motor?
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