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24th May 2022, 04:30 PM
Thread: Selecting & Sourcing a VFD
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On a side note: Do the frame sizes of your...
On a side note:
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18th May 2022, 06:06 PM
Thread: How to remove brush holders?
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Had another go today and got them out. It took...
Had another go today and got them out. It took some doing. It looks like they got hot and slightly melted the surrounding plastic.
The brushes are VERY short. Long over due for replacing. Will... -
17th May 2022, 11:03 PM
Thread: How to remove brush holders?
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Yes, they look like they should come out. Both...
Yes, they look like they should come out. Both are resisting the same.
I have given them a few tugs, but no dice, yet.
1. I don't want to reef too hard and break something...
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17th May 2022, 07:42 PM
Thread: How to remove brush holders?
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How to remove brush holders?
Hi Guys,
Does anyone know how to remove the brush holders in a Ryobi Router model ERT241200?
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10th May 2022, 02:53 PM
Thread: Mystery lathe
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I've had good luck, in the past, with cropping...
I've had good luck, in the past, with cropping the pics so they are 'landscape' shaped. Seems to stop the trickery.
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2nd May 2022, 11:50 PM
Thread: DIY Evap Aircon Controller for shed
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I might be flogging a dead horse yet.....lol...
I might be flogging a dead horse yet.....lol...
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1st May 2022, 11:43 PM
Thread: DIY Evap Aircon Controller for shed
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Noted John. Will do some more research. Its a...
Noted John. Will do some more research.
Its a last resort except for paying exorbitant money for a new Controller. Not worth it just for a shed.
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30th Apr 2022, 10:52 PM
Thread: Syncing carbs.
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30th Apr 2022, 10:16 PM
Thread: DIY Evap Aircon Controller for shed
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OOoooh, look. Looks like it will work, but its a...
OOoooh, look. Looks like it will work, but its a bit of work. No Problem.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oQPl-GqB0E
I searched again, but using words , instead of abreviations this time and... -
30th Apr 2022, 10:06 PM
Thread: DIY Evap Aircon Controller for shed
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Thanks John.....That helps alot. Maybe its worth...
Thanks John.....That helps alot.
Maybe its worth buying a small VSD to test, as I have not come across anyone who definitvely knows for sure, either way.
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29th Apr 2022, 08:10 PM
Thread: DIY Evap Aircon Controller for shed
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Yep, looks similar. I guess the BLDC uses hall...
Yep, looks similar.
I guess the BLDC uses hall effect sensors for timing from the controller?
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29th Apr 2022, 12:38 PM
Thread: DIY Evap Aircon Controller for shed
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Apologises Sparksie.....I think I have 'oopsed' ...
Apologises Sparksie.....I think I have 'oopsed'
Yes, its a BLDC motor. I read 'star' and thought '3 phase motor'.
I might be sunk.....
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28th Apr 2022, 10:00 PM
Thread: DIY Evap Aircon Controller for shed
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Nope...pretty sure. Will have to prove the...
Nope...pretty sure. Will have to prove the concept before I get too deep.
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28th Apr 2022, 09:56 PM
Thread: Syncing carbs.
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LOL...yep.You are old school...lol 398308
LOL...yep.You are old school...lol
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28th Apr 2022, 05:00 PM
Thread: Syncing carbs.
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Late on the scene here, but: I ride BMW Twins...
Late on the scene here, but:
I ride BMW Twins and have tried a couple of different methods over the years.
These are getting harder to find now, but, I use 2 economy gauges out of XD-XE Ford... -
28th Apr 2022, 11:53 AM
Thread: DIY Evap Aircon Controller for shed
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Yeah, have seen those. Mine is a little more...
Yeah, have seen those. Mine is a little more involved.( not much )
Need to let water in before the circ pump starts and open drain for a time after Fan stops. Also my motor is not a 2 speed like the... -
28th Apr 2022, 12:09 AM
Thread: DIY Evap Aircon Controller for shed
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Yes...that is the plan. Won't be small and neat...
Yes...that is the plan. Won't be small and neat but should do the job.
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28th Apr 2022, 12:07 AM
Thread: DIY Evap Aircon Controller for shed
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Yes, simple electrical components, but the...
Yes, simple electrical components, but the electronics PCB is very busy. Logic is pretty simple too. I just got a simulated circuit working.
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27th Apr 2022, 06:54 PM
Thread: DIY Evap Aircon Controller for shed
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DIY Evap Aircon Controller for shed
I am in the process in installing a S/H Breezair EXH Evap Aircon in to my shed. (I know is Autumn now, but it will get hot again eventually and I'll be ready! .lol )
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17th Apr 2022, 08:56 PM
Thread: Anyone own a ZK6090 CNC Router?
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Thanks aaagh, Lots to think about..... Early...
Thanks aaagh, Lots to think about.....
Early days for me.
Only experience I have is a chinese 6040 and that bed was horendous.....lol
ali extrusion on Aust is super dear and importing is not... -
16th Apr 2022, 11:15 PM
Thread: Anyone own a ZK6090 CNC Router?
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Yes, the bed will ned upgrading. It seems to have...
Yes, the bed will ned upgrading. It seems to have plastic strips over ali strips.
Still looking into alternatives.
Thought about using reconstituted stone, but not sure its machinable ( to get... -
16th Apr 2022, 12:24 AM
Thread: Anyone own a ZK6090 CNC Router?
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Yes, I did. I got it just after Christmas. The...
Yes, I did. I got it just after Christmas.
The business ended up importing 10, as the costs have sky rocketed since Covid, to make it worth their while.
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3rd Apr 2022, 10:33 PM
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Post some pics woodyo, if you can. We love pics...
Post some pics woodyo, if you can.
We love pics around here....lol
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12th Mar 2022, 07:54 PM
Thread: BS-4A vs BS-5S vs BS-5V
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I have a BS-4 Band saw and I would not buy one of...
I have a BS-4 Band saw and I would not buy one of those again.There is just too much to do to make it into a reasonable machine.
I would spend more and get a better machine from the outset.
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7th Mar 2022, 09:04 PM
Thread: Torque Wrench repair
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Nice fix Bob. Well done.
Nice fix Bob. Well done.
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3rd Mar 2022, 04:14 PM
Thread: 400mm Sump Pump Pipe
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Maybe Soakwell components might work for you?
Maybe Soakwell components might work for you?
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1st Mar 2022, 06:18 PM
Thread: Storebro lathe
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You might find it very handy to have a Lathe at...
You might find it very handy to have a Lathe at home Erick.
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21st Feb 2022, 11:13 PM
Thread: Mobile Scaffolds
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LOL...Yeah, I have one of those. Not high enough...
LOL...Yeah, I have one of those. Not high enough for what I want.
I need something that will fold up to make using less of a chore.
I gues the cheaper ones won't do that....will see.
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21st Feb 2022, 06:01 PM
Thread: Mobile Scaffolds
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Found a local tool shop that can supply a...
Found a local tool shop that can supply a Baileys.
$1235. Not cheap but if its good quality, it may be worth it.
Guard Rail kit is another $680.
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21st Feb 2022, 02:59 PM
Thread: Mobile Scaffolds
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Thanks Adam, I will have a look at Bailey's...
Thanks Adam, I will have a look at Bailey's offering.
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20th Feb 2022, 11:23 PM
Thread: Mobile Scaffolds
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Thanks Bob. Know where he got them from?
Thanks Bob.
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20th Feb 2022, 10:24 PM
Thread: Mobile Scaffolds
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Mobile Scaffolds
Hi Guys,
I'm interested in getting amobile scaffold to do work around the house.
I'm an amputee and the Mrs doesn't like me using a ladder, now I'm 'older'....lol
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17th Feb 2022, 10:54 PM
Thread: Redback 2 Delta 3D Printer
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Yeah, your right It is....I should have tried...
Yeah, your right It is....I should have tried that. Didn't even cross my mind.
I looked...still not much info or its all from 2014.
I guess the structure is all there. Maybe it might just need a... -
14th Feb 2022, 11:22 PM
Thread: CIG weldskill 250 MIG
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A stab in the dark.....tested the contractor...
A stab in the dark.....tested the contractor coil? They can fail.
I assume you have a schematic diagram for your machine?
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13th Feb 2022, 09:05 PM
Thread: 6040 all-in-one trolley
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Thanks Kryn, Sure you want rid of it?...Looks...
Thanks Kryn,
Sure you want rid of it?...Looks like your using it....lol
I'm lending towards a small work bench on wheels. A local racking comparge sells these with wheels.
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9th Feb 2022, 10:55 PM
Thread: Redback 2 Delta 3D Printer
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Thanks Bob, I agree....its a worm hole....but...
Thanks Bob,
I agree....its a worm hole....but got nothing to lose except frustration....lol
I found a pic and a video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDylbvnDIPk
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9th Feb 2022, 06:56 PM
Thread: Redback 2 Delta 3D Printer
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Redback 2 Delta 3D Printer
Anybody know anything about these?
They seem to be cira 2014 and made in Australia.
A mate has one he wants to offload.
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9th Feb 2022, 06:52 PM
Thread: 6040 all-in-one trolley
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I might end up buying a plastic cart and then...
I might end up buying a plastic cart and then 'tweaking' it. Will have a look on weekend.
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7th Feb 2022, 11:32 AM
Thread: 6040 all-in-one trolley
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Sorry Grahame, I am referring to the generic...
Sorry Grahame,
I am referring to the generic names given to cnc routers. A 6040 has a cutting area of 600 x 400mm. 9060 is 900 x 600mm. give or take.
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7th Feb 2022, 12:15 AM
Thread: 6040 all-in-one trolley
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6040 all-in-one trolley
Gents,
I've had a 6040 for a few years and always had it sitting on an old school desk.
I've just got myself a floor standing 9060 which will sit it the 6040's place.
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4th Feb 2022, 11:34 PM
Thread: welding cast iron
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Thanks Mugwelder... I should clarify that...
Thanks Mugwelder...
I should clarify that 'can't' is a shortened version of 'I can't be bothered stripping the bandsaw down completely to try and weld a small piece of cast back in place, assuming... -
4th Feb 2022, 11:29 PM
Thread: welding cast iron
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I've done just that. Without the paint....Its...
I've done just that. Without the paint....Its behind a plate...lol
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30th Jan 2022, 07:43 PM
Thread: 4 x 6 Bandsaw Hydraulic Downfeed Cylinder
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Slow progess as I had to wait for shoulder bolts...
Slow progess as I had to wait for shoulder bolts and its so bleeding hot!
Plate bolted to top of saw. Right Angle lower bracket 'modified' so its level .
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27th Jan 2022, 04:37 PM
Thread: welding cast iron
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I can assure you, that I am not...lol Not the...
I can assure you, that I am not...lol
Not the 'easiest way' is very easy for me and the job. Don't think its worth it. -
26th Jan 2022, 09:37 PM
Thread: welding cast iron
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welding cast iron
Hi guys,
I made a stupid mistake the other day and I am wondering if these is a relative easy eascape?
I have zero experience welding cast iron.
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24th Jan 2022, 07:45 PM
Thread: Broken machines :-(
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Improvise, Adapt and Overcome.....lol
Improvise, Adapt and Overcome.....lol
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21st Jan 2022, 11:28 PM
Thread: Large ceiling fan for shed
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Nice.....
Nice.....
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20th Jan 2022, 11:20 PM
Thread: Large ceiling fan for shed
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Still collecting hardware for the install. I...
Still collecting hardware for the install.
I accidently bought another complete Breezair, cheap, off gumtree, locally that is supposed to have a fault. I promise not to buy any more.....really....... -
11th Jan 2022, 09:21 PM
Thread: Ender 3 S1
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Thanks Bob. Those sorts of things would probably...
Thanks Bob.
Those sorts of things would probably the sorts of things I'd make.
Have some CAD experience, but not much 3D.
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11th Jan 2022, 05:37 PM
Thread: Ender 3 S1
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Ender 3 S1
I have not got a 3D Printer, but have been feverishly trying to justify buying one to tinker with. I just can't think of anything 'specific' I want to print.
I'm sure I will think of something,...