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15th Jun 2014, 12:12 PM
Thread: Just a beautiful Place.
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Any Zappa fans are a friend of mine too ;)
Any Zappa fans are a friend of mine too ;)
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29th Apr 2014, 11:29 PM
Thread: Some welds for you to critique
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Me too! Go for it. (See if they'll give you a...
Me too! Go for it.
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29th Apr 2014, 11:01 PM
Thread: Some welds for you to critique
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Look pretty good to me.
Look pretty good to me.
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2nd May 2013, 09:42 PM
Thread: Renovate - WWF forum link
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Renovate - WWF forum link
Hi guys, I'm sure years ago there used to be a link on this forum to the Renovate forum and maybe vice versa.
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18th Apr 2009, 01:08 PM
Thread: brazing fuel tank?
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I posted some time back on an actual experience I...
I posted some time back on an actual experience I had with fuel tanks. I've copied the text for the post located here: http://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?p=622330#post622330
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18th Feb 2009, 01:56 PM
Thread: DIY TIG Welder
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How's this coming along? Any updates?
How's this coming along? Any updates?
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20th Dec 2008, 10:59 AM
Thread: DIY TIG Welder
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Wow Edd, I'm looking forward to see how this...
Wow Edd, I'm looking forward to see how this works out for you. I looked at going the exact same thing quite a while back. I finally put it in the too hard/expensive bucket along with most of my...
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6th Sep 2008, 06:29 PM
Thread: Plasma Cutter
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Nope and sorry for the late reply. That said,...
Nope and sorry for the late reply. That said, I've never seen a plasma that can't cut 3mm.
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17th Jul 2008, 03:38 PM
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How did you go Steve, did you get the MIG you...
How did you go Steve, did you get the MIG you were looking at?
Personally, if I could afford one, I would go the TIG, their just so versatile. TIG welding is not too differcult and the finish is... -
9th May 2008, 10:36 AM
Thread: Welding up a Alloy boat
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Wow, awesome boat. I didn't relise how big it was...
Wow, awesome boat. I didn't relise how big it was until I looked at the last picture with someone inside it.
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14th Apr 2008, 08:08 PM
Thread: My journey as an Apprentice Welder
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Welcome to the forums mate. I done exactly the...
Welcome to the forums mate.
I done exactly the opposite and boy do I miss being a fabricator.
Anyhow being 32 is not too old to get an apprenticeship. You sound keen and I'm sure someone would see... -
6th Apr 2008, 09:25 AM
Thread: My journey as an Apprentice Welder
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Lol. We used to have another saying for the times...
Lol. We used to have another saying for the times we didn't follow rule number 1
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19th Mar 2008, 12:09 PM
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Lol, that's a good one. I reckon it would be...
Lol, that's a good one.
I reckon it would be cheaper and easier to just buy a garden shed and store your bike in there ;) -
19th Mar 2008, 11:58 AM
Thread: help with tin
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You can also salvage sheet metal from lots on old...
You can also salvage sheet metal from lots on old things around the house. Eg: Old stereo cabinets, washing/dishwaters machines, even empty foodstuff cans.
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17th Feb 2008, 07:07 PM
Thread: Which TIG to buy (Grahame)?
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Sounds like we could really do with that National...
Sounds like we could really do with that National ring water main now. The plus side is, beside watering us dry southerners, it would give 'em welders a lot more work ;)
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13th Feb 2008, 03:46 PM
Thread: Arc welding Thin Walled pipe
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I've found personally the best method for stick...
I've found personally the best method for stick welding thin stuff is to do very quick welds. That is lay down a small weld about a second long, watch the glow die down (about 2-3 seconds) weld...
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26th Jan 2008, 01:05 AM
Thread: Chinese tigs
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That certainly has all the whistles and bells :)...
That certainly has all the whistles and bells :) Look forward to hearing how it goes!
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25th Jan 2008, 08:53 PM
Thread: Chinese tigs
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Not to overlook those Esab's too, as you can pick...
Not to overlook those Esab's too, as you can pick 'em up with one finger, strap on ya back and go up a ladder. Great little welders. I used them in the sheetmetal trade for a number of years.
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21st Jan 2008, 01:37 PM
Thread: Which 240V Mig Welder to Buy?
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True, but your average home user is not making a...
True, but your average home user is not making a ship :)
As for 6mm plate, I would TIG it, 10mm might be another story.
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20th Jan 2008, 09:15 AM
Thread: Which 240V Mig Welder to Buy?
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Personally, If I had the dough, I would bypass...
Personally, If I had the dough, I would bypass buying a MIG and go straight to TIG.
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17th Jan 2008, 10:59 PM
Thread: First Welder
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I've got the GMC cheapy from bunnings too. It...
I've got the GMC cheapy from bunnings too. It works great. The duty cycle is bit of a draw back but works out ok if you're a heavy smoker :) (probably does about 4-5 sticks from dead cold before...
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5th Dec 2007, 01:06 PM
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Oxy eh. I thought TIG would've been the process...
Oxy eh. I thought TIG would've been the process of choice.
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10th Nov 2007, 01:36 AM
Thread: Welding applications and thin metal
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Years ago, While I was working as a labourer in a...
Years ago, While I was working as a labourer in a Plumbing and Sheetmetal shop. We had a job come in to alter a boats aluminum fuel tank. I got the job of flushing it out. It was left with water...