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6th August 2015, 12:02 PM
Thread: ANNOUNCEMENT/POLL - metalworkforums.com
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Sticky: Poll: My vote
I voted a while back in the "don't care" column mainly because I am a recent member here and I thought the longer time members would vote as they wished so I would be content to go with the result.
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18th July 2015, 12:43 PM
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My power hacksaw is a reasonable size and...
My power hacksaw is a reasonable size and although I don't use it a lot now, I recently cut some solid mild steel bar approx 75mm dia with it.
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3rd July 2015, 09:29 AM
Thread: Beaver lever block
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After adding the previous photos I thought I...
After adding the previous photos I thought I should have shown the block disengaged so here are a couple.
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3rd July 2015, 08:14 AM
Thread: Beaver lever block
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I have two lever blocks so just took some photos...
I have two lever blocks so just took some photos of the smallest one (1.5T). It is quite a few years old but still works ok. To release the chain the whole ratchet mechanism is disengaged from the...
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2nd July 2015, 12:04 PM
Thread: Building a sheet metal folder in India
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Maybe this is the large snips.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=351437&d=1435756387
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29th June 2015, 02:40 PM
Thread: Need help picking a 3in1 welder!
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I bought a Token Tools Ac/Dc digital welder...
I bought a Token Tools Ac/Dc digital welder earlier this year and happy with its performance. Haven't used it as much as I hoped yet but happy with Tig welding aluminium and stick welding steel with...
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27th June 2015, 02:50 PM
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This is a copy of a post I made on 7/4/15 on...
This is a copy of a post I made on 7/4/15 on another thread in the Welding forum. It seems nothing has changed since then. I was in Townsville last week and called into Total Tools there. They now...
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8th June 2015, 02:00 PM
Thread: Australian machine tool history
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Diluted labour
Started a fitting & turning apprenticeship at Evans Deakin in Montague Road, South Brisbane in 1960. Came from a small country town with a couple of small engineering shops and a blacksmith place and...
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27th May 2015, 01:20 PM
Thread: Your favourite tooling supplier
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Sticky: Token Tools Recommendation
I know Token Tools has been mentioned in previous posts but I would like to add to these comments.
Recently I decided to buy a new Inverter AC/DC Tig welder because of a problem with the one I... -
23rd May 2015, 07:03 AM
Thread: Cut-40 Plasma cutter
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Plasma cutting galvanised steel
I have recently plasma cut some dip galvanised channel for a small job shown earlier, so I will attach that photo. I did not prepare the steel in any way just marked the cut line with paint marker....
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Weldsmart experience update
Received a reply earlier this week from Weldsmart Support with the cost of a new replacement HF board is $175 delivered. As I have now bought another welder which I am happy with (new Thread soon) I...
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Welder warranty
I agree with you and I had this thought after the fault occurred. I have been trying to find the paperwork and receipts ever since but so far not found. I recall that I didn't buy it directly from...
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Weldsmart experience
I don't have a Weldsmart Mig, but do own a Weldsmart 200A ac/dc Tig machine. Until recently this went very well using it in the Tig ac and dc modes and also stick welding. A few days ago I lost the...
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10th May 2015, 10:18 AM
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Now own "E" Argon cylinder
Recently advised by Grahame Collins that Total Tools in Mackay, NQ now have Argon & Argon/mix available in D and E size cylinders. Ordered two "E" argons (one for friend) but only one left from first...
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30th April 2015, 06:25 AM
Thread: So What Did You Weld Today?
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Correction to previous post information
Realized later that Power pole is actually 12.5 metres long, not 7.5 as I think I previously stated.
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29th April 2015, 12:56 PM
Thread: So What Did You Weld Today?
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Not today but recently
Earlier this year I obtained a Power pole 7.5 metres long for an eventual replacement of a deteriorated pole on our block. It was unloaded onto a flat area near our front driveway as the truck could...
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10th April 2015, 03:08 PM
Thread: Bunnings oxyacetylene in WA...
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Bunnings oxyacetylene non supply in North Queensland
Last week I enquired to Bunnings about possible supply of oxygen & acetylene swap & go cylinders in my region. I received an email from the Airlie Beach (really Cannonvale) Bunnings which is the...
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6th April 2015, 11:26 AM
Thread: Cut-40 Plasma cutter
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Skillmeister DIY Inverter Plasma Cutter on Special
Just received an email from Deals Direct re various specials and capped shipping rate.
These Cut-40 plasma cutters are listed at $299 plus capped $5.00 shipping to most areas. I checked my postal... -
4th April 2015, 01:57 PM
Thread: unimig kmm180 opinions
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Same Brand, different model
Earlier this year I bought a Unimig Razorweld 165 Mig welder which is a bit more expensive than the one enquired about but with three years warranty. I have used it on steel with gas mix and on...
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4th April 2015, 01:25 PM
Thread: Is a plasma cutter feature worth it?
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Plasma cutters have their uses
A few years ago I bought a CT520 3 in 1 machine which was OK with plasma cutting, scratch steel tig, and stick welding. Last year I hadn't used it for a while on plasma so went to cut some steel and...
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27th March 2015, 08:35 AM
Thread: welding lead length
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Never long enough
As previous poster KB mentioned at times you sometimes find a longer cable than you have is required. I managed to get some cheaper 300+ Amp cable last year off eBay so I made up some extra leads....
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5th March 2015, 11:53 AM
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Follow Up on Welding Gases
I have also been trying to find out from the Total Tools head office when their franchises in Mackay and Townsville in NQ would be stocking welding gases (Argon & argon mix) for sale and swap and go....
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5th March 2015, 07:24 AM
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Power10 Gases Update, Negative.
I thought I would be able to announce by now I had received an "E" size cylinder of Argon but this apparently is not going to happen.
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1st March 2015, 01:30 PM
Thread: My Welders, if interested
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Sticky: Another One
I had earlier considered setting up my SIP Coppermate 170 mig machine to do some gas shielded welding with it but because it is about 30 years old and only been used with gasless wire I decided to...
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21st February 2015, 07:19 AM
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My Power10 gases update
Hi All,
Following my previous post I managed to talk to the Power10 manager before closing hours Friday (yesterday). After some information I received I placed an order for an "E" argon cylinder... -
20th February 2015, 01:08 PM
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re Power10 gases
Thank you for your reply.
I definitely phoned during their limited opening hours even taking into account Qld time (no daylight saving).
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20th February 2015, 09:03 AM
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Power 10 Gases
Wondering if any forum members are customers of Power10 gases. I need to replace my argon cylinder soon and have been making enquiries following on from the information in this thread. I decided I...
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8th December 2014, 10:38 AM
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Re Removing eBay listings after bids on item
Over recent years I have had a few items removed on which I placed bids.
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26th November 2014, 07:48 AM
Thread: My Welders, if interested
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Sticky: Why seven?
Mainly because I have the space to keep them all where I live on a rural residental 8 hectare block, plus I am a bit of a hoarder.
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9th November 2014, 07:00 AM
Thread: WHICH GAS FOR TIG LEARNER
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Thanks for the replies and suggestions. Re...
Thanks for the replies and suggestions.
Re utube or other videos. My internet service is a satellite broadband? and I find I am able to watch small videos early mornings but after 0800 to 0930 or... -
8th November 2014, 10:46 AM
Thread: WHICH GAS FOR TIG LEARNER
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Aluminium TIG info requested
A few weeks following my first post on this thread I have managed to get around to starting some TIG welding practice.
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1st November 2014, 03:08 PM
Thread: Offset Dawn Vice Repair
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My old Dawn Vices
Had a look this morning and took some photos of a 4" vice and a 4.5" vice which may help. The Both are standard but the 4.5" one may have the same jaws as the damaged one. Have not had time to remove...
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30th October 2014, 10:52 PM
Thread: Another stupid sparky question
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More Jetwelder photos
Had a bit of time recently so took the cover off the Lincoln Jetwelder featured in some earlier posts. Not a lot of welder inside the space but works ok. Removed the power supply cable but took the...
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27th October 2014, 01:45 PM
Thread: Another stupid sparky question
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Thank you Marc and Karl for your comments. When I...
Thank you Marc and Karl for your comments. When I posted the original photo I expected a response but it took a while.
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27th October 2014, 07:56 AM
Thread: Another stupid sparky question
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Marc, Maybe my information was not clear enough....
Marc, Maybe my information was not clear enough. The lead from the welder is a thick orange cable connected to the male plug sitting on top of the welder. This plugs into the female plug next to it...
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22nd October 2014, 02:39 PM
Thread: My Welders, if interested
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Sticky: My Welders, if interested
When taking a photo of my stick Jetwelder for another forum post I decided to get all of them out for some photos. Most are a bit ancient like me but I use them all from time to time. I was surprised...
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22nd October 2014, 01:16 PM
Thread: Another stupid sparky question
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Are these connections ok.
Thinking about leads and plugs on an old Jetwelder I have. I acquired it from an Instrument section workshop that was closing about 18 years ago. It had been converted to single phase use when I...
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15th October 2014, 10:30 AM
Thread: WHICH GAS FOR TIG LEARNER
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Thanks for your reply Gavin. Just goes to show...
Thanks for your reply Gavin. Just goes to show how much I know about TIG. Looked at the BOC gases site again and I had missed the little colour tags showing what gas for what type of welding.
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15th October 2014, 08:12 AM
Thread: WHICH GAS FOR TIG LEARNER
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WHICH GAS FOR TIG LEARNER
As I have had a Weldsmart TIG 200P Ac/Dc inverter welder sitting around for about a year I decided to start using it. I had intended to try out TIG with it but due to circumstances unable to until...
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10th October 2014, 07:40 AM
Thread: Angle Clamps - how hard can it be?
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Bessey WSM-9 7-Inch Welders Angle Clamps
After reading the information in this thread I decided to look around for some of these for some projects. The best I could find in Australia were about $213 each delivered and up to $400 each! I...
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17th August 2014, 07:40 AM
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Thanks for your replies. I am going to keep this...
Thanks for your replies. I am going to keep this machine and will take care with the cut setting size when I use it on all types of wood, but especially hardwoods.
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16th August 2014, 11:43 AM
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Have I bought the wrong model Thicknesser
I am not a woodwork person, mainly interested in and use metal tools and machinery. However now doing a bit of renovation and maintenance around my house. I decided I needed a portable thicknesser as...