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29th May 2011, 10:32 PM
Thread: Miniature Windmill Plans
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I think I may have a set of plans that we used to...
I think I may have a set of plans that we used to build with the kids at school. I'll see if I can locate them tomorrow.
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24th Apr 2011, 12:02 PM
Thread: finding a moderator
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Clinton, From someone who has known the other...
Clinton,
From someone who has known the other side - using the "report post" is the best way to notify the mods about the thread.
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17th Dec 2010, 11:54 AM
Thread: Tilt car trailer plans required
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Instead of a tilt trailer I have seen one made...
Instead of a tilt trailer I have seen one made that used torsion axles to get the tray as low as possible so there was minimal height. It was made so that the owner could drive his lowered MG's...
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17th Dec 2010, 11:52 AM
Thread: Axle length query
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Thanks Yonnee. It has been a while but I'm...
Thanks Yonnee. It has been a while but I'm sticking my head in a bit more often now.
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11th Dec 2010, 03:08 PM
Thread: Axle length query
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Axle length query
Hi all,
I'm in the process of designing a camper trailer to build. I've built a few box trailers before but always just used 14" holden rims so that was never an issue. My question is this:-
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13th May 2010, 10:23 PM
Thread: trailer design help
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I think 50 x 75 x 3 for the drawbar is ample and...
I think 50 x 75 x 3 for the drawbar is ample and 50x50x3 for the chassis is an overkill. I made a 7x4 box and the chassis is 30x30x3 SHS and it has handled everyload I've put in it with no movement...
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5th May 2010, 09:10 PM
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Bloody hell!! The simple fact is that is you...
Bloody hell!!
The simple fact is that is you weld by any means with residue of this stuff around there is a reasonable risk of it making you really sick. If you want to prove or disprove the hows... -
28th Apr 2010, 11:30 PM
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I have to respectfully disagree soundman. If you...
I have to respectfully disagree soundman. If you know what you are doing it is easy to tell if your weld is good with a stick. And as for the slag, it will peel away of the settings and technique are...
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28th Sep 2008, 03:01 PM
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Another option for getting a low ride on a...
Another option for getting a low ride on a trailer is using these axles from ALCO
http://www.alko.com.au/vehicle/axles/images/irs.jpg
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13th Apr 2008, 10:38 PM
Thread: Rush job
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I must admit I did think you had lost the plot...
I must admit I did think you had lost the plot talking about welding stainless when the photos showed blue paint. Makes you wonder why really? I would just confuse me having to make sure of what I...
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17th Mar 2008, 09:02 PM
Thread: Unintentional submerged arc
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If you are doing a vee butt welds, depending on...
If you are doing a vee butt welds, depending on the size you may need to do a few runs. What size rods are you using and what is the size of the vee's and plate thickness?
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17th Mar 2008, 07:02 PM
Thread: Unintentional submerged arc
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The rod angle should be about 70deg regardless....
The rod angle should be about 70deg regardless. Try turning up the amps a bit more and also you might be moving a bit too slow.
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17th Mar 2008, 07:52 AM
Thread: help with tin
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Worst case you can buy a small sheet of .4...
Worst case you can buy a small sheet of .4 zincalume from Bunnings etc for under $20.
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28th Feb 2008, 05:42 PM
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Kirk, Without knowing what your IP address is...
Kirk,
Without knowing what your IP address is I can't do anything. There is only several thousand IP's banned so it needs to be narrowed down a bit.
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23rd Feb 2008, 08:45 AM
Thread: New Format
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Check your keyboard. What is happening is...
Check your keyboard. What is happening is normally associated with holding the control key down when either scrolling or clicking on a link. Maybe one of the ctrl keys is jammed down??
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28th Jan 2008, 09:43 PM
Thread: confusing signage thread
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The simple fact is a decision was made and it is...
The simple fact is a decision was made and it is not going to be changed. End of discussion!
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28th Jan 2008, 10:33 AM
Thread: confusing signage thread
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It was moved because of content in external...
It was moved because of content in external hyperlinks.
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23rd Jan 2008, 09:25 PM
Thread: sticky rod syndrome
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Try turning the amperage up. Generally Rods...
Try turning the amperage up. Generally Rods sticking is a sign of too low amps
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23rd Jan 2008, 03:38 PM
Thread: Don't centre the columns!!..please
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We'll hold you to that!!!
We'll hold you to that!!!
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19th Jan 2008, 09:20 PM
Thread: Go Cart Sprocket Drive
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I think that the contact would be sufficient. As...
I think that the contact would be sufficient. As for a tensioner it depends on how much slack is in the chain. If you can lift the chain enough that it might jump over the side of a tooth then maybe...
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17th Jan 2008, 08:02 PM
Thread: "New Posts" search filter
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Short answer no. It has been looked into and it...
Short answer no. It has been looked into and it is not an option available at this time.
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13th Jan 2008, 08:41 PM
Thread: belt drive or geared head?
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One of the reasons I like belt drives especially...
One of the reasons I like belt drives especially for school, is that you can set the tension on the belt so it acts like a sort of slip clutch. If a too heavy a cut is tried to be taken the belt will...
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11th Jan 2008, 09:03 PM
Thread: I have posted too many pics!
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Carry, I've had a look but this is out of my...
Carry,
I've had a look but this is out of my domain. I'll make sure that those who might be able to help are aware of the problem.
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10th Jan 2008, 05:52 PM
Thread: Doing a search on "MDF"
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Try being more specific with your search query....
Try being more specific with your search query. What is it about MDF that you are looking for. For example "gluing MDF".
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10th Dec 2007, 06:07 PM
Thread: Hercus lathe paint scheme
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All the Hercus lathes at school have Red...
All the Hercus lathes at school have Red undercoating like you have described but the grenn on the top bits. Maybe they used red undercoat over everything first so they could see if they missed any...
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10th Dec 2007, 06:00 PM
Thread: Cutting Stainless Steel
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If you are going to do it yourself then your only...
If you are going to do it yourself then your only option is a hacksaw and files. Drill a few starter holes and then cut the rest out with the hacksaw and file smooth.
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6th Dec 2007, 05:51 PM
Thread: Amazing tig welder
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Maybe not but a huge factor in TIG welding is the...
Maybe not but a huge factor in TIG welding is the operator. It takes a fair bit of skill to get a really good weld. A lot more skill than what is needed for MIG or Arc
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2nd Dec 2007, 07:21 PM
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There is no problem with the welding forum....
There is no problem with the welding forum. Unfortunately due to repeated spamming of the forums, some posts by new members are placed into 'moderation'. This means that one of the Administrators or...
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30th Nov 2007, 09:36 PM
Thread: Good quality electrodes and cheap
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MH, I'm pretty sure that your welder can weld...
MH,
I'm pretty sure that your welder can weld DC or AC. If you can get a picture of the dials on the front we might be able to work out which is what. -
29th Nov 2007, 10:10 PM
Thread: Good quality electrodes and cheap
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You can get Stick welders that have different...
You can get Stick welders that have different polarity ie AC, DC +ve or DC -ve.
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29th Nov 2007, 09:35 PM
Thread: Project #2
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You're right about the arc lencth and the...
You're right about the arc lencth and the amperage. Gal is a pain to weld, also make sure you have ample ventilation. The fumes from the gal coating are toxic if breathed in.
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27th Nov 2007, 01:19 PM
Thread: Problem with PMs
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Fixed!
Fixed!
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26th Nov 2007, 08:40 PM
Thread: Oil or water based paint for lathe?
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I'd personally go for enamel, mostly because it...
I'd personally go for enamel, mostly because it is what is traditionally used and also I think it would still hold up better than any acrylic based paint would in the similar environment.
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26th Nov 2007, 02:38 PM
Thread: Reversing switch Hercus lathe?
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I think he does mean VFD (Variable Frequency...
I think he does mean VFD (Variable Frequency Drive). He's not talking about a soft starter at all. I've set them up before on lathes and they are a great idea!
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25th Nov 2007, 10:03 PM
Thread: Dont Touch It Or Click
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There is a server error at the moment with...
There is a server error at the moment with displaying some images in some of the forum skins. The error was noted earlier today and is being rectified.
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25th Nov 2007, 09:29 PM
Thread: Reversing switch Hercus lathe?
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Or you could use a magnetic contactor through a...
Or you could use a magnetic contactor through a rotary switch like what was on the Durden Pacemaker sawbenches. They had to run both directions to suit the boring attachments that that ran in the...
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23rd Nov 2007, 10:46 AM
Thread: How do I thank helpfull people
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You can only really thank people in bulk by...
You can only really thank people in bulk by posting a thank-you.
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21st Nov 2007, 05:59 PM
Thread: What is this rubbish??
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Waldo, I got you email thank-you and the...
Waldo,
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20th Nov 2007, 05:38 PM
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They go on ebay regularly for over $1500. There...
They go on ebay regularly for over $1500. There is one there at the moment that is already at $670 and it only just started. As well there is one that finished a couple of days ago for almost $2500.
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20th Nov 2007, 08:43 AM
Thread: What is this rubbish??
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If anyone ever receives anything like this that...
If anyone ever receives anything like this that is seemingly linked to the Woodwork Forums can you please contact on of the Administrators immediately. We do not take this sort of matter lightly and...
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18th Nov 2007, 04:34 PM
Thread: 9" Hercus tailstock disassembly
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There is a pin that retains the eccentric shaft...
There is a pin that retains the eccentric shaft in the body. I think it is to do with the hole in the main body neear the handle, but can't recall.
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7th Nov 2007, 07:58 AM
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The trick with thinner metals is speed. You need...
The trick with thinner metals is speed. You need to have enough amsp to make sure that you get the penetration but you can't go to slow because you will burn holes. I have this problem with students...
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6th Nov 2007, 10:49 AM
Thread: Trailer Builders
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So if there are no welded seams how are the...
So if there are no welded seams how are the trailers held together??
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5th Nov 2007, 06:42 PM
Thread: Trailer Builders
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One would hope not East. Could be rather wet:p
One would hope not East. Could be rather wet:p
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1st Nov 2007, 08:31 PM
Thread: Weldmate Gasless MIG 100 & 150 A
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I've used the 150 and it is a good welder....
I've used the 150 and it is a good welder. Gasless MIg does have it's uses but I wouldn't buy a MIG unless you could use it with gas as well. It's always sort of the "in case" thing. What if you...
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29th Oct 2007, 04:44 PM
Thread: Forum update - comments here please
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John, can you give me any more details? Like...
John, can you give me any more details? Like error messages if there is any.
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28th Oct 2007, 09:39 PM
Thread: This Thread Could Be About You!!!
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Curiousity has got the better of me. Why???
Curiousity has got the better of me. Why???
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22nd Oct 2007, 05:27 PM
Thread: Forum update - comments here please
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Sebastiaan, If you are seeing something strage...
Sebastiaan,
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18th Oct 2007, 02:01 PM
Thread: Releasing morse taper
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As far as I know with the HM-45 that is how you...
As far as I know with the HM-45 that is how you get the MT out. Make sure you use either a soft faced mallet or a block of wood between the hammer and the draw-bar
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18th Oct 2007, 08:31 AM
Thread: New interface
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Fixed.
Fixed.