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  1. I have considered converting to 24v, my biggest...

    I have considered converting to 24v, my biggest concern is that the wire speed adjustment is linked with the current, increase wire speed has a current increase as well, so i need the speed to be...
  2. It is a DC motor and I wouldn't be surprised if...

    It is a DC motor and I wouldn't be surprised if the brushes are getting worn but it is completely sealed and unserviceable, I attempted to pull it apart but without complete destruction that is not...
  3. Cigweld wire feed motor kaput - New welder recommendations or fix

    G'day Everyone

    My Cigweld Transmig 250 (circa 2001) wire feed motor died today. There is voltage getting to the motor but motor operation/rotation is very eccentric and quite often not at all. ...
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    Thanks for all the reply's and advice, it is...

    Thanks for all the reply's and advice, it is appreciated.

    My preference has always been to use some form of industrial/agricultural paint but i have struggled to find some paint during lock down...
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    Rebuilt/New tractor slasher paint help

    G'day Everyone

    I am currently rebuilding a tractor slasher for my Dad. It is actually more of a new item as I have rebuilt the gearbox with new bearings and seals and the actual slasher deck I...
  6. Thread: trailer advice

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    trailer advice

    I have managed to acquire an old caravan chassis from my next door neighbour with the aim to reuse the (new) drawbar, suspension and mechanical brake system for a motorbike trailer. It currently has...
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    I have a 6m bench in my shed where the bench top...

    I have a 6m bench in my shed where the bench top is yellow tongue. Down one end it has a 5mm masonite top on it that is replaced probably every 18 months and the other end is my welding/oil/grease...
  8. Thread: Riveting problem

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    I don't think that threading the rivet shank will...

    I don't think that threading the rivet shank will work as the aluminium rivets come in varying hardness, but they are still quite soft to allow deformation when squashing the rivet tails. You will...
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    I have a UV filter set up on my fish pond and it...

    I have a UV filter set up on my fish pond and it is awesome. It is cheap to run (i think it is a 11watt unit) and my one is a combination UV light as well as the filter elements. The light/filter...
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    ummmm, there are no magnetized bits of metal, the...

    ummmm, there are no magnetized bits of metal, the effect is created by an additive, often silicon based. it is actually a contaminant which gives you the effect.
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    due to being a lazy bugger i try to minimise the...

    due to being a lazy bugger i try to minimise the amount of grinding i have to do. i hate grinding!! when i have to grind the flap disc is my first weapon of choice everytime, i am a convert!! they...
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    aluminium definately does have a "grain", this is...

    aluminium definately does have a "grain", this is really noticable when trying to fold aluminium, particularly any heat treated material. As far as how the brushed aluminium look is achieved i have...
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