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    The yellow cap covers the terminals. The...

    The yellow cap covers the terminals.

    The grinder is probably older than me, it was in dad’s shed as long as I can remember.
    What I don’t understand is that Australia is 240volt, why would they...
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    Bench Grinder Capacitor

    The capacitor on my dad’s old bench grinder has given up the ghost.

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    On the capacitor it says 110 volts, can I...
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    Your right the local branch is shut. 50 L X...

    Your right the local branch is shut.

    50 L X 30X 26 mm


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    Just to connectors, should be easy to get. ...

    Just to connectors, should be easy to get.

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    I have an old meat saw I got from Dad hanging on...

    I have an old meat saw I got from Dad hanging on my shed wall I will use that for a test piece.


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    My question is would this changer work with these...

    My question is would this changer work with these batteries?

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    Battery Charger Needed.

    I was lucky to be able to get a patient lifter (rated for 300kg).
    One bit broken that I will mill up when I get the right size aluminium.
    My question is about charging the battery.
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    Thanks. Citric acid I have got, what is that...

    Thanks.
    Citric acid I have got, what is that like on wood?


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    I searched everywhere can’t find the Evaporust I...

    I searched everywhere can’t find the Evaporust I had.
    Have got it on the shopping list for next trip to Alice.


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    I found this video a while ago, while I was...

    I found this video a while ago, while I was thinking about a stand for my 260.
    I did contact the maker for a cutting list but he said he didn’t have it anymore, but I could come and have a look,...
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    It’s a French 1875 Gras bayonet. ...

    It’s a French 1875 Gras bayonet.

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    Evapo Rust On Wood?

    I have been asked to clean up a bayonet someone’s grandfather brought back from the Great War.
    The grips appear to be riveted, I was wondering if I soaked it in Evapo rust would it harm the wood?
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    I looked at some reviews of local businesses and...

    I looked at some reviews of local businesses and saw that the owners where giving their business great reviews, multiple partners multiple great reviews.:((:((
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    Didn't someone recently buy something on...

    Didn't someone recently buy something on epay/alliexpress and the seller seller ask to be paid as a gift, when the buyer got shafted he found that the payment was a gift he had comeback?
  15. Thread: Retirement

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    + You got awhile to catch up with me, I got 2...

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    You got awhile to catch up with me, I got 2 weeks work at my present employer in 1992.:D:D
    All I need now is for someone to buy my house and I am pulling the pin.
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    I like this idea, as long as the motor is lower...

    I like this idea, as long as the motor is lower than 200 mm I have a mezzanine floor above the mill.
    Would I have to remove existing Z handle and shaft?
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    That is what I do, but some times something will...

    That is what I do, but some times something will take so long to get here, that I will use some thing from that pile and when the missing part turns up I spend hours looking for the part I had used...
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    Suggestions for theif proof gate lock

    One copper told me that they are warned not to leave their uniforms on the clothes line in sight of the public view, as that is an invitation to break in. Thanks to Territory labor’s soft on crime...
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    The Police flats in Tennant 10 “...

    The Police flats in Tennant 10 “ high.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231002/f25b6e196ef07cbea46a1bf4513a2812.jpg


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    What size tube did you use? Is that something...

    What size tube did you use?
    Is that something that you can get from Bunnings?


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    I was hoping that someone has already done this,...

    I was hoping that someone has already done this, the last thing I want is another project sitting around in part for 6 months waiting for parts to turn up.


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    Totem fences in Darwin offer various security...

    Totem fences in Darwin offer various security features.

    If you look closely in the first photo you can see two rows of spikes at 90° .
    Have been told that they are extremely effective at...
  23. What lathe did you build this for? Sent from...

    What lathe did you build this for?


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    Sieg SX3 Z Axis Query

    I am wondering if anyone has made a power drive for their Sieg SX3 mills Z axis?

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    Cleaning name plate

    How can I clean this Plate without damaging it?

    Tried turps and weak degreaser.

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  26. Thread: Generator

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    VIC Pity its so far away.:?

    Pity its so far away.:?
  27. QLD I will take it.

    I will take it.
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    Blimey 262 5 star reviews and 333 star reviews....

    Blimey 262 5 star reviews and 333 star reviews.

    Looking on the internet, came across this mob, same address just different name.
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    I gave up on Dumb and Dumber getting the paint,...

    I gave up on Dumb and Dumber getting the paint, ordered a couple of cans from the mob in the above post a week latter they arrived.:2tsup:
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    Where can I get these rubber parts for the B&S...

    Where can I get these rubber parts for the B&S motor.
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  31. NSW Thats cruel pick up only.:(

    Thats cruel pick up only.:(
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    Will post some more when I get back from Alice....

    Will post some more when I get back from Alice.
    I did get a bit further dismantling and run into more problems.





    See my post about my mapp gas torch.:((
  33. Thread: Mapp Torch Leak.

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    Mapp Torch Leak.

    My mapp gas torch has a leak the rubber seal in the base looks like it is in good condition.
    Is there any user serviceable parts in side?

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    Cement Mixer Repair.

    My cement mixer that was loaned out and not used in 20 years and left out in the weather.:((
    After scraping of the grease that had gone hard and degreaser would not touch, the motor runs and the...
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    Thanks for your replies, the fuel tank is metal,...

    Thanks for your replies, the fuel tank is metal, just the standard Briggs and Stratton motor, I will try Bobs idea with the carby cleaner first and see how that goes.
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    Cleaning Fuel Tank.

    I have been collecting my gear that I have loaned out, unfortunally its not returning in the same way as it was loaned.
    Joys of leaving things in other peoples sheds.:doh:

    My query is how to...
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    Came across this on another site, $11.95 a can. ...

    Came across this on another site, $11.95 a can.


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    Update: Dumb and Dumber let me down, they...

    Update:

    Dumb and Dumber let me down, they said Haymes paint can’t do it.

    Alice Crash said they can colour match if they paint it, they don’t sell paint retail.
    I have to take the missus to...
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    Hi, I am heading down to Alice next week google...

    Hi, I am heading down to Alice next week
    google tells me there is two Alice Crash Repairs, which one did you go to?

    Alice Crash Repairs 7 Brown St Ciccone

    Alice Crash Repairs 7 Boronia Ct East...
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    Geez it been awhile finally got motivated again...

    Geez it been awhile finally got motivated again and got stuck into my Hercus 9. .
    Even here in the desert with bugger all rain the bare metal still got covered funny brown patina.

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    I...
  41. Thread: Painting Query?

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    More questions.:D The WhiteKnight paint tin...

    More questions.:D

    The WhiteKnight paint tin say to clean up with Rust guard solvent or turps, is this what I thin it with?


    To paint a galvanised surface it says to etch prime first.
    I have...
  42. Thread: Painting Query?

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    Looking for something else I found an old White...

    Looking for something else I found an old White Knight paint chart, sent the photo to my mate, now have a litre of Marine Blue. :2tsup:

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    I had a chat with the new manager of Dumb and...

    I had a chat with the new manager of Dumb and Dumber in the club the other night, I ask him about hammertone green, He said that they have a Spectrophotometer and bring a sample in and they should...
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    The only thing stops me is I want to get out of...

    The only thing stops me is I want to get out of the place ASAP.
  45. Thread: Painting Query?

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    Thanks Steve, Years ago I bought a spray can...

    Thanks Steve, Years ago I bought a spray can similar shade of blue, I used the last of it when I fitted a EVS to my Vicmarc lathe, now have another project I would like to use the same colour blue.
  46. Thread: Painting Query?

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    OK 2L for the stand, the same for the lathe? ...

    OK 2L for the stand, the same for the lathe?
    I have a mate heading down to Alice in a couple of weeks who will pick it up for me.

    What colour blue is that Steve?
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    We got no choice, only one supplier, we have been...

    We got no choice, only one supplier, we have been warned of a price increase on July the 1st.

    If I was going to stay here I would put solar on the roof.
    My mate around the corner keeps showing...
  48. Thread: Painting Query?

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    Thanks for your replies every one. How many...

    Thanks for your replies every one.
    How many litres would I need for lathe and stand?
    Seen one of these for sale locally, this be suitable?

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  49. Thread: Painting Query?

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    Painting Query?

    When my thumb is back in action I want to get stuck into my Hercus again.
    I have already removed the old paint etc from the stand and tray back to bare metal.
    What is the next step, etch, prime,...
  50. Thread: Hercus 9 AH

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    Hercus 9 AH

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/175347588028?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D213d34c7e89a402aa48eec0665213243%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26r...
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