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12th Apr 2024, 09:57 PM
Thread: mutter mutter Youtube mutter mutter
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Interestingly, I have logged into YT and viewed...
Interestingly, I have logged into YT and viewed your site and am still seeing the comments under the main video with the thumbnails on the RHS.
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17th Jan 2024, 09:28 PM
Thread: Hello from Adelaide
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At the top of the page there's a drop-down menu...
At the top of the page there's a drop-down menu entitled "Forum Actions", click on that then select "General Settings". Some way down that page there's a section entitled "Thread Display Options",...
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3rd Jan 2024, 09:22 PM
Thread: Welding Helmet Lense
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Assuming the helmet lenses are clean and...
Assuming the helmet lenses are clean and unscratched (if not, fix that first) why not just use a separate light source like a trouble light or similar to improve your visibility.
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28th Dec 2023, 05:19 PM
Thread: Need to weld this hole in my boat
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But, what actual gas type are you using - and...
But, what actual gas type are you using - and flow rate?
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27th Dec 2023, 06:34 PM
Thread: Need to weld this hole in my boat
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It's going to be a lot easier fixing the hole...
It's going to be a lot easier fixing the hole with the boat in your backyard than it will be fixing it 5 miles out to sea...
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27th Dec 2023, 08:49 AM
Thread: Need to weld this hole in my boat
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The dynamic setting is related to the supply fuse...
The dynamic setting is related to the supply fuse rating, it adjusts the machine performance to a level to suit either a 16A or 20A supply breaker.
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26th Dec 2023, 09:00 PM
Thread: Need to weld this hole in my boat
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Nope - Arcforce is only invoked in stick welding...
Nope - Arcforce is only invoked in stick welding (Section 5.3 of your manual only relates to the MMA process settings) it has no bearing on TIG operation.
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25th Dec 2023, 11:03 PM
Thread: Need to weld this hole in my boat
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The choke effect at 4.3-9 is referenced in...
The choke effect at 4.3-9 is referenced in section 5.3.3 - it's the Arc Force setting and only applies to stick welding.
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10th Nov 2023, 05:54 PM
Thread: Where to Buy Carbide Inserts
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The tolerance parameter indicates how close to...
The tolerance parameter indicates how close to the nominal size each insert is "guaranteed" to be. This matters when you need repeatable indexing when swapping inserts during a run of parts.
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21st Oct 2023, 09:21 PM
Thread: Inserting Images from URL?
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Kryn The manage attachments button is in the...
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The manage attachments button is in the Additional Options section below the text entry box
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It opens a new window with the File Manager software.
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21st Oct 2023, 06:14 PM
Thread: Inserting Images from URL?
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Do you have the "From Computer" TAB showing on...
Do you have the "From Computer" TAB showing on the Insert Image dialog box?
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20th Oct 2023, 06:08 PM
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You could also try Southern Cross Industrial...
You could also try Southern Cross Industrial Supplies at Edwardstown ((08) 8277 6288) - they are very easy to deal with.
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17th Oct 2023, 07:38 AM
Thread: Whitworth Sockets and Spanners
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if he had larger sized WW sockets (or spanners...
if he had larger sized WW sockets (or spanners for the matter) - ⅝" and upwards - I'd be very interested, all the fittings on the steam locos are WW and we struggle to keep up a supply of tools,...
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13th Sep 2023, 07:14 PM
Thread: Expanded Mesh
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Will send you a PM
Will send you a PM
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13th Sep 2023, 10:45 AM
Thread: Expanded Mesh
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Kryn I have some you can have, located at...
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9th Sep 2023, 11:47 PM
Thread: Tube bender suggestions
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PM sent
PM sent
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3rd Sep 2023, 10:33 PM
Thread: Odd fasteners
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That's a split beam nut. The cut sections are...
That's a split beam nut. The cut sections are sprung inwards slightly, when the nut is tightened down these "sprung" sections are forced back out to the bolt diameter and help stop the nut from...
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15th Aug 2023, 10:31 PM
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In my case I'm generally only cutting within the...
In my case I'm generally only cutting within the blade limitations using the shear, usually lengths of steel and aluminium flats, my sheet cutting is done with the plasma with a converted...
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15th Aug 2023, 05:05 PM
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I found adding a guide plate with holes for pins...
I found adding a guide plate with holes for pins and guide blocks was worthwhile, it makes it very easy to cut exact angles every time.
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11th Jun 2023, 06:23 PM
Thread: Grease gun coupler
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I have the same brand, "Armstrong"... On the...
I have the same brand, "Armstrong"...
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29th Apr 2023, 10:27 PM
Thread: Auto Darkening MIG Helmet
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How much is your eyesight worth?
How much is your eyesight worth?
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14th Apr 2023, 08:43 AM
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Only the 1st volume is in print, volumes 2 & 3...
Only the 1st volume is in print, volumes 2 & 3 are still unavailable. Books - General
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12th Apr 2023, 10:32 PM
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I've had a set of all 3 for years and re-read...
I've had a set of all 3 for years and re-read them every now and then.
His website is still active with an update in March this year indicating that he is working on updating all 3 volumes and... -
27th Mar 2023, 11:09 PM
Thread: Advice on turning radius
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Still working this idea out. These will be used...
Still working this idea out. These will be used to secure bronze wear plates to the axle boxes for the trailing truck under the loco, I had to drill out the old screws to install ¼" steel shims I...
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27th Mar 2023, 10:11 PM
Thread: Advice on turning radius
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Yep, it is a circular arc, the drawing specifies...
Yep, it is a circular arc, the drawing specifies a radius of 5 5/32". The drawing dates to 1936 so I can't ask the guy who drew it why that figure was arrived at!
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27th Mar 2023, 10:03 PM
Thread: Advice on turning radius
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Thanks all for your input, the job was completed...
Thanks all for your input, the job was completed today and the bush is ready to go out for hardening - one small step towards getting the locomotive back in service...
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25th Mar 2023, 09:07 PM
Thread: Advice on turning radius
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Good thinking, will look at that tomorrow on my...
Good thinking, will look at that tomorrow on my home test lash up.
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25th Mar 2023, 12:16 PM
Thread: Advice on turning radius
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2 minds with one thought, I'm currently making a...
2 minds with one thought, I'm currently making a template at home which will be screwed to a board clamped across the ways on the depot lathe. I'll bend up a rod to clamp in the back of the tool post...
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25th Mar 2023, 08:37 AM
Thread: Advice on turning radius
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Thanks for the post, the mill option occurred to...
Thanks for the post, the mill option occurred to me as well and I could probably do it at home as my BM30 has a 3 axis DRO. The mill at the depot is a large Parkinson with no DRO and it's a bit of a...
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24th Mar 2023, 11:23 PM
Thread: Advice on turning radius
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I agree, we have many of the Islington drawings...
I agree, we have many of the Islington drawings in varying states of legibility and a lot of the boilermaker tools but I'd give my eye teeth for some of the machinery they had there. It's a shame so...
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24th Mar 2023, 11:20 PM
Thread: Advice on turning radius
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Yes, as per my drawing in the 1st post, this is...
Yes, as per my drawing in the 1st post, this is in the internal bore of the bush. On this class of steam locomotive (4-6-2) the single axle trailing axle hangs off a triangular frame which connects...
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24th Mar 2023, 11:06 PM
Thread: Advice on turning radius
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Thanks all for your input, I'll make the pattern...
Thanks all for your input, I'll make the pattern tomorrow and run a test lash up on my home lathe over the weekend in readiness for the real thing on Monday at the depot.
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24th Mar 2023, 10:56 PM
Thread: Advice on turning radius
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That's a good idea, I've already cut a "gauge"...
That's a good idea, I've already cut a "gauge" plate with the correct radius which I intended to use for checking the profile, I might make another in heavier gauge steel as you suggested and try the...
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24th Mar 2023, 10:50 PM
Thread: Advice on turning radius
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Yep, that was my first idea but our experience...
Yep, that was my first idea but our experience with form tools almost 1.5" long hasn't been that good with a lot of chatter and crappy finish. I might give it a try with copious amounts of cutting...
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24th Mar 2023, 10:47 PM
Thread: Advice on turning radius
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That's the thing. We don't have anything much to...
That's the thing. We don't have anything much to go apart from the drawing and the last people to make one are long gone. This is the bush that secures the trailing truck on the loco so it's very...
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24th Mar 2023, 09:13 PM
Thread: Advice on turning radius
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Advice on turning radius
After any helpful suggestions, I am in the process of turning a new bush for part of a locomotive we are working on.
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8th Mar 2023, 07:13 AM
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Are they marked with a shade rating, they look...
Are they marked with a shade rating, they look like gas welding goggles which will be far too light for SMAW or GTAW?
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5th Mar 2023, 09:31 PM
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The advert is not very encouraging, the welding...
The advert is not very encouraging, the welding goggles pictured look like gas welding goggles, use them for TIG or stick and you're going to end up with a "interesting" sunburn outline on your...
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12th Jan 2023, 07:49 AM
Thread: One for the mods
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Click on the "Forum Actions" link on the ribbon...
Click on the "Forum Actions" link on the ribbon at the top of the page, then select "General Settings".
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27th Dec 2022, 02:44 PM
Thread: Universal Welding Clamps
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I have the 2m x 1m Stronghand table with nitrided...
I have the 2m x 1m Stronghand table with nitrided plates, 16mm holes.
The tooling was almost as much as the table plus I've made a lot of custom jigs to fit it for various recurring jobs.
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15th Dec 2022, 05:39 PM
Thread: MIG Welder for sale
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SA This one does, the I1eff rating is 20A and the...
This one does, the I1eff rating is 20A and the plug is a Clipsal 20A 56P320 type.
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15th Dec 2022, 05:33 PM
Thread: MIG Welder for sale
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SA Sold
Welder has been sold.
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15th Dec 2022, 05:31 PM
Thread: Power hacksaw for sale
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SA Hacksaw - Withdrawn from sale
No nibbles so the saw has now gone to the steam depot where I volunteer.
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6th Dec 2022, 08:33 PM
Thread: Welders with a 15 amp plug
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I tried one of those while working offsite with...
I tried one of those while working offsite with no 15A supply available. Using a Fronius inverter stick welder at 90A output with a 3.25 TC16 rod the breaker on the device tripped on rod strike more...
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17th Nov 2022, 05:29 PM
Thread: Power hacksaw for sale
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SA Yep, this is a Hercus as well. If anyone from...
Yep, this is a Hercus as well.
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7th Nov 2022, 09:44 PM
Thread: Power hacksaw for sale
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SA Yep, there doesn't seem to be much interest in...
Yep, there doesn't seem to be much interest in these old saws, only reason I'm trying to shift it is that I was given a decent bandsaw and already have a chop saw and don't need 3 saws but do need...
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3rd Nov 2022, 04:17 PM
Thread: Power hacksaw for sale
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SA Power hacksaw for sale
MacPherson power hacksaw for sale, including spare blades. 240V SP.
Pickup only from southern foothills in Adelaide
Works well, I need the room for more kit though.
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1st Nov 2022, 09:48 PM
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I'm with Joe, mine was quite a few years ago but...
I'm with Joe, mine was quite a few years ago but I remember it hurting like hell and being unable to find a comfortable position to lie in.
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26th Oct 2022, 07:21 AM
Thread: MIG Welder for sale
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SA It has a SP 20A round pin plug on it because that...
It has a SP 20A round pin plug on it because that matched the circuit in my workshop.
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22nd Oct 2022, 01:21 PM
Thread: MIG Welder for sale
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SA MIG Welder for sale
Selling BOC 200C single phase welder (from memory, a rebadged Kemppi) with spare tips, rollers etc.
Unit is in good nick, only selling due to upgrading to something lighter I can stick on the ute...