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    killed spirits is simple to make. Jusy get...

    killed spirits is simple to make. Jusy get normal spirits and put some zinc pieces in it until it stops bubbling. The old man used to use that method all the time.

    Hooroo

    John
  2. SA Kryn, Iwill take it. Horsham or Stawell will be...

    Kryn, Iwill take it.
    Horsham or Stawell will be fine
    PM on the way.
    John
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    Do you know a broad acre farmer? They will all...

    Do you know a broad acre farmer?
    They will all have left over plastic chemical drums.
    Ideal for what you want and free.

    John
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    Dead man switch

    What about a 3D printed one to hold the micro switch?
    You will have to design it first

    John
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    What about Bi-Carb soda and a tooth brush. May...

    What about Bi-Carb soda and a tooth brush. May work. Non-abrasive.

    John
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    Look for Angel Eye LED's on Ebay. John

    Look for Angel Eye LED's on Ebay.

    John
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    Once you add the mudguards etc., it is going to...

    Once you add the mudguards etc., it is going to be a very wide arrangement.
    What is wrong with the width at the moment?

    John.
  8. I:[QUOTE=aarggh;1979689]I'll take it. PM on the...

    I:[QUOTE=aarggh;1979689]I'll take it.
    PM on the way.

    John
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    The bonus with a Bunnings purchase is you get you...

    The bonus with a Bunnings purchase is you get you money back when you no longer need the cylinder.
    Must keep your receipt. Make sure you copy it as all those small receipts fade quickly.
    I scanned...
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    How lucky can you be. Bet this was a relief....

    How lucky can you be.
    Bet this was a relief.
    Now. What about a tracker being installed.

    Hooroo.
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    You mention 1" pipe into a paddock and that it...

    You mention 1" pipe into a paddock and that it may serve another house later on.
    You will be bitterly disappointed with the volume.
    Go 50mm in Polly.
    Gal is a thing of the past.

    Regards,
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    Of course they will say that. I have had the LED...

    Of course they will say that.
    I have had the LED fluro replacements for over two years now. No reduction in light and no failures.
    I also measured the power used before and after replacement using...
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    Yes. All 23 tubes replaced in the workshop and...

    Yes. All 23 tubes replaced in the workshop and all fluro tubes in the house
    The older style of ballast type only need the starter removed. Later model stuff needs the whole lot of the internals...
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    Instead of two U bolts, what about 4 bolts and...

    Instead of two U bolts, what about 4 bolts and two of the four hole plates.

    Hooroo.
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    4me, you will have to take another photo with a...

    4me, you will have to take another photo with a better camera. I tried blowing it up but it is very pixelated and does not show the damage very well.

    Hooroo.
  16. I can vouch for Simon's recommendation. Just...

    I can vouch for Simon's recommendation. Just purchased a set the other day to replace lights in the motor home. Draw about 600 m/amps and this is important with solar run systems.
    Go for it.
    ...
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    Gazza. Why are you so convinced that putting...

    Gazza.

    Why are you so convinced that putting oil in the frame is a good idea. You are going to get it galvanised obviously. What is wrong with allowing the gal. to run inside your RHS. Holes...
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    Thanks Bob. .6mm is not much but in this case,...

    Thanks Bob. .6mm is not much but in this case, may be.
    There are better experts here than I in relation to this matter.

    Hooroo.

    John
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    Pray tell. What is PCD. .6 of a mm is not very...

    Pray tell. What is PCD. .6 of a mm is not very much.

    Mmmm. Seems I double posted

    John
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    Pray tell. What is PCD. John

    Pray tell. What is PCD.

    John
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    You have to remove all rust and those gal...

    You have to remove all rust and those gal coatings completely to even start to do anything decent.

    Hope this helps.

    John
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    Just make up a cover to throw over it. John

    Just make up a cover to throw over it.

    John
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    Thanks again Simon John

    Thanks again Simon

    John
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    Simon, thanks for the info on the 12v motor. ...

    Simon, thanks for the info on the 12v motor.

    John
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    Simon. In regard to the log lifter, what is the...

    Simon. In regard to the log lifter, what is the 12v motor you are using from and what are you driving to operate the ram. Small hydraulic pump or what?
    I have a Dalmore splitter, (Great machine)...
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    Phil, you are a perfectionist. Bob has added...

    Phil, you are a perfectionist. Bob has added some good advice.

    John
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    "Should I be looking at welding sister frames...

    "Should I be looking at welding sister frames outside the main frames to increase the axle width?"

    Graham, I am certainly not an engineer, but through experience, I would suggest a wider frame....
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    "would fail pretty quickly " Yes. John

    "would fail pretty quickly "

    Yes.

    John
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    I think you will find the 1.6mm sheet will be far...

    I think you will find the 1.6mm sheet will be far too light. Will dent very easily.

    Regards,

    John.
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    Must be age. Happens to me too. John

    Must be age. Happens to me too.

    John
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    RustyArc. I converted my standard 6x4 into a...

    RustyArc.
    I converted my standard 6x4 into a tipper, simply by hinging the draw bar about one third of the length from the front. Then welded two pieces of 50mm x 4mm flat sticking out the...
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    Being steel you were trying to weld, I would have...

    Being steel you were trying to weld, I would have used bronze.

    Hope this helps,

    John.
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    I have built eight or nine boat trailers and...

    I have built eight or nine boat trailers and would not use anything else but RHS.
    But be very aware of where to drills the holes for the galvanizing to get inside and then out when dipped, as well...
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    Sticky: Yup.

    Yup.
  35. What is wrong with an old sink? Just cut the...

    What is wrong with an old sink? Just cut the outer draining section off if you want, or just use as is.
    Tip shop or Garage sales would be the place to look.
    $83 to wash paint brushes in. Nup.
    ...
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    It can be simulated with a needle in the arm with...

    It can be simulated with a needle in the arm with some magic fluid. Does the same thing to the body as the physical test.
    May put your mind at rest Bob.
    They did that to me. You feel a bit...
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    If the wall thickness is about 2mm as described...

    If the wall thickness is about 2mm as described in the original post, that is a light pipe and I doubt you will get a thread cut on it and leave any metal behind to screw on to.

    Hooroo.
  38. Grind the weld out of the rear of the current...

    Grind the weld out of the rear of the current plate, cut the necessary length off the new plate and weld that on.
    It will take a deal of time to remove the original plate as it will be welded inside...
  39. Kryn, I will take everything in the photographs...

    Kryn, I will take everything in the photographs except the paint pot and spray gun (last two photos)
    I will be at Dooen.

    John
  40. Michigan welders - Anyone have any experience with them.

    Was in Total Tools, Ballarat yesterday and spotted these welders.
    Several sizes but there was a small inverter welder for $199 with a kit.
    Too small for my work but a mate wants one for light and...
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    McDiven Saws P/L specializes in all types of...

    McDiven Saws P/L specializes in all types of bandsaws

    This mob have been around for a long time. Good product, and they only do bandsaw blades.

    Hooroo.

    John
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    Absolutely agree with the Aloe Vera plant. Have...

    Absolutely agree with the Aloe Vera plant. Have several and they are the best thing for burns.
    They need very little attention. Just keep them damp.
    You can buy it in bottles but shelf life is...
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    Get the roof on quick! John.

    Get the roof on quick!

    John.
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    Wander down to your local auto sparky. He may...

    Wander down to your local auto sparky. He may also be a motor re-winder. He will be able to assist with the correct size, or send you to where you can get one.

    Hooroo.
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    I have several 24v fans running on 12v for...

    I have several 24v fans running on 12v for different purposes.
    Run a bit slower but very quiet. Run on 24v and they are noisy.

    Hooroo

    John
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    Had a good laugh over that comment. Hooroo. ...

    Had a good laugh over that comment.

    Hooroo.

    John
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    I use Opera as my browser and they took that...

    I use Opera as my browser and they took that facility away months ago.
    Is a real pain as keyboard use is a lot quicker than having to use the mouse.
    Probably your browser is the problem.

    Hooroo...
  48. Thread: Rivnuts?

    by Wimmera Jack
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    Add another $100 for the same ones on ebay. ...

    Add another $100 for the same ones on ebay.

    Hooroo

    John
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    Thank you Sir. Great stuff. John.

    Thank you Sir. Great stuff.

    John.
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    It is a pitty that those of us who do not use...

    It is a pitty that those of us who do not use facebook cannot see the video.

    Hooroo

    John
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