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    Hi Tiger, Personally I think the most...

    Hi Tiger,

    Personally I think the most important issue you will need to address, is to ensure whatever material you use (maybe bar stainless steel) is to have the inside surface coated especially...
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    Hi RayG, Once you have cut your slot with the...

    Hi RayG,

    Once you have cut your slot with the slot cutter running in a clockwise move the material over just a few thou and run the material in the opposite direction (climb milling) with...
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    Well that was more alcohol than I had on mine the...

    Well that was more alcohol than I had on mine the day previously - All Saints Day!!
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    I think the candles would have cost more than the...

    I think the candles would have cost more than the cake nowadays!!

    Seriously I to hope you have/had a great day and didn't end up too drunk?

    Btw, when was it your birthday Grahame?

    Regards...
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    Steel Sheet or Plate

    Hi,

    Is there anyone here who could recommend a good steel merchant preferably in the northern or metro area(s) of Melbourne, where I could get a piece of sheet or (cold rolled) plate up to 15mm? I...
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    Thank you to all those who were kind enough to...

    Thank you to all those who were kind enough to show me picture(s) or YouTube videos to get some ideas (and inspiration) to build my own.

    Nice to see the red neck was proud of his baby even if he...
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    Home Made Welding Trolley

    Hi,

    I am hoping to get around to making up my own welding trolley to fit both my TIG and Arc Welder onto (as well as accessories). Has anyone made there own who wishes to show it off as I am...
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    Hi Harps, Firstly, what part of the...

    Hi Harps,

    Firstly, what part of the Motherland are you from?

    Secondly, what is it you are going to make from this training exercise?

    Thirdly, looking at your drawing it appears that the...
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    Lathe Safety

    Hi,

    One can never be too cautious when using what can be a very lethal machine. I just read this sad article on a OH&S site that happened not too far from where I live. Reading in between the...
  10. Hi Chris, What about Capral? Click on link for...

    Hi Chris,

    What about Capral? Click on link for more info:-

    Capral Ltd - Capral

    Regards
    MH
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    And remember to remove the sharp edges:wink:. A...

    And remember to remove the sharp edges:wink:. A piece of wood under the cutting zone wouldn't go a miss either.
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    Why not correctly ground flat bottom drills:?...

    Why not correctly ground flat bottom drills:? With the centre (web area already ground) just entering (and locating) the cutting edges will cut a nice circular hole with the addition of cutting oil. ...
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    Hi Funkychicken, Is there any reason you...

    Hi Funkychicken,

    Is there any reason you cannot just use allthread for your application? You could always either silver solder or tig bits together!!

    Regards
    MH
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    Hey Doug, Did you get your holes the way you...

    Hey Doug,

    Did you get your holes the way you wanted?

    Cheers
    MH
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    Hi Single Phase, Personally I would do the...

    Hi Single Phase,

    Personally I would do the yellow as shown and one on the opposite side because you are less likely to bow the angle iron as you would with the orange welds.

    But them I am not a...
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    Hi Pete F, So reading between the lines you...

    Hi Pete F,

    So reading between the lines you are saying that they (American sellers) are obligated to take the helmet back (at their cost - each way) if there is a genuine fault within the warranty...
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    Hi Interesting views submitted here. However I...

    Hi

    Interesting views submitted here. However I would have thought that even though the Australian dollar appears to be heading towards parity with the US dollar surely you wouldn't be saving much...
  18. Hi, I have found that peining down the damaged...

    Hi,

    I have found that peining down the damaged head with the ball pein end of a hammer closes up the hexagon. Then hammer in the allen key, this as got me out of the s--t many a time:wink:.

    MH
  19. Thanks for saving my :B:B:B there Pipeclay....

    Thanks for saving my :B:B:B there Pipeclay. However, I must admit I was in a rush at the time before having to go to work:doh:.

    Cheers
    MH
  20. Metal Head

    Metal Head
  21. Thanks also to Edstar & Ashmore for your...

    Thanks also to Edstar & Ashmore for your additional comments. I will inquire about stellite wheels - I have never heard of them.
  22. Cheers MH

    Cheers
    MH
  23. Hi, Thanks to all those you replied with...

    Hi,

    Thanks to all those you replied with whatever advice you gave. I was intrigued by Grahame's advice about the paste. However, I have worked in the aircraft and ship industries and I never came...
  24. Which Grinding Wheel For Grinding Tungsten Electrodes

    Hi,

    I just used the search facility to find an answer to my question but was surprised not to find one!!

    When I have ground my electrodes previously (at places of work) there has always been a...
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    As well as the shanks on broken milling cutters.

    As well as the shanks on broken milling cutters.
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    If tapers are the issue and they are at nominal...

    If tapers are the issue and they are at nominal sizes why not use taper reamers? or is that too simplistic?

    MH
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    I can see where you are coming from Retromilling...

    I can see where you are coming from Retromilling but unless you are only doing small items and not going to bore tough materials you might get away with it. In regards using it in the tailstock, some...
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    I think the mill he is selling, is at a more...

    I think the mill he is selling, is at a more realistic price but maybe still too much!!
    ...
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    I can only agree with what Pipeclay as...

    I can only agree with what Pipeclay as highlighted. I have never seen it done in my 35 years of being in the industry but that doesn't mean it hasn't. You just wouldn't get the rigidity that a...
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    Sorry Cody but I would have to disagree with you...

    Sorry Cody but I would have to disagree with you there mate. What about the 1.5mm step marks you will have on the machined faces? If you went down in steps with a slightly under size slot cutter,...
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    Hi Steve, Use a side & face milling cutter....

    Hi Steve,

    Use a side & face milling cutter. The cutter width should be the same width as that required in the job. Always go to the full depth required in one go. So set the speed & feed...
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    Thanks guys for your replies. Given that I...

    Thanks guys for your replies.

    Given that I don't have a great understanding of electricity I just wanted to know if it was possible to run off 240V? From the answers you gave me it only confirmed...
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    Single Phase To Operate This Lathe?

    Hi,

    I was just looking through EBay at various items and came across this lathe which the owner claims to be single phase (domestic):rolleyes:. The only lathes I have seen that size have always...
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    Hi Tiger, Given what as been said so far...

    Hi Tiger,

    Given what as been said so far should work for you given that your disc are 8mm "thick". However, if they were only around the 1mm mark I would do it differently especially if one has...
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    Couldn't you get them punched out at a press...

    Couldn't you get them punched out at a press shop?

    MH
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    Hi Whilst looking through the tool shop at the...

    Hi

    Whilst looking through the tool shop at the local Bunnings branch this morning, I notice a cold metal cutting saw made by Ozita with a tipped cutter for around the $350 mark.

    As anyone...
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    Hi, I have never done an out & out TIG welding...

    Hi,

    I have never done an out & out TIG welding job but I would say the more specialised you get the more money you could expect. However, there are not that many companies that have advertised...
  39. Melbourne - Availability Of Steel Metal Plate

    Hi,

    I have just finished phoning around both scrap dealers and steel merchants in the Northern area of Melbourne and only got one satisfactory reply. I am looking for a piece of steel plate 1...
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    Echnidna - Drilling Hole In Angle Iron I want to...

    Echnidna - Drilling Hole In Angle Iron
    I want to drill a 1/2" hole in the apex of some 1 1/2" angle iron. Is there any way to prevent the drill grabbing?

    Hi,

    There are many ways to skin a...
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    I don't know where you got that price from Waldro...

    I don't know where you got that price from Waldro as this is off their official site!!.


    Learn to MIG Weld MF929

    If you have a keen interest in learning metal inert gas (MIG) welding, then...
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    No 2 - looked like it could be a tapered mandrel...

    No 2 - looked like it could be a tapered mandrel but then I ask myself why would it have a knurl on one end?

    No 3 - looks like a boring bar of a sorts.

    No 4 - looks like a toggle lock clamp...
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    Hi, Well I got around to making up the brace...

    Hi,

    Well I got around to making up the brace (yet to be completed) and mounting it on the wooden supports as previously mentioned. However, I wanted to run this by you experienced woodworkers...
  44. Being the nosey bugger I am, how much did they...

    Being the nosey bugger I am, how much did they charge you for that piece of scrap Eurostat? I wouldn't have thought it would be too complicated for a decent tradesperson to do?

    Regards
    MH
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    Hi Monkeyrelish, When I was younger (many...

    Hi Monkeyrelish,

    When I was younger (many years ago) my favourite colour yellow - bananas are still my favourite fruit. I have never bought any Dewalt equipment previously but I am tempted to test...
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    Hi Grahame, Monkeyrelish, Gavin & Footz Thank...

    Hi Grahame, Monkeyrelish, Gavin & Footz

    Thank you all for your replies - much appreciated. Below I have placed a link that shows a list of cut off saws which maybe the Maktec & Hitachi shown are...
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    Metal Cut Off Saw

    Hi,

    Given that I plan on doing a few metal related projects in the coming months I thought it was about time to do away with the angle grinder and cut off wheel. So this arvo I dropped into...
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    Purchasing Tig Wire

    Hi,

    I've just checked out the site via the search facility but to no avail:(.

    I am interested in purchasing excellent TIG welding wire for both stainless steel and aluminium in the Northern...
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    Hi Grahame, I thought you had retired for good...

    Hi Grahame,

    I thought you had retired for good when you left the TAFE sector:?, or was the offer to work for them too good to knock back?

    Regards
    MH
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    Thanks China for your reply:wink: Now I have...

    Thanks China for your reply:wink:

    Now I have got my exams out of the way, I am hoping to get around to making something soon. The time has also made me think that given the weight of the punch bag...
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