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26th April 2021, 06:38 PM
Thread: Is this a good pocket hole jig?
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They sell on eBay for about $55 The only...
They sell on eBay for about $55
The only negatives I can see so far are the measurments are in imperial and no dust extraction but I think both of those can be easily rectified.
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25th April 2021, 11:02 PM
Thread: Is this a good pocket hole jig?
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Is this a good pocket hole jig?
Hi all,
Looking into getting a pocket hole jig as they look handy to have around. Found a cheap one on eBay that can be had for around $55, going by the photos it looks like good value, it seems... -
1st November 2017, 06:06 PM
Thread: Closed Loop Stepper Motors
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Are they easy to setup compared to a regular...
Are they easy to setup compared to a regular stepper motor? Do they work with mach3?
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16th March 2016, 07:17 PM
Thread: Anyone using Gulf Western 2 stroke oil?
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Anyone using Gulf Western 2 stroke oil?
Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone is using Gulf Western 2 stroke oil in there saws? Is there any issues with it? I bought 5 litres of it awhile ago but don't really wan't to use it if it is not... -
27th February 2016, 10:44 AM
Thread: Paint for stihl chainsaw
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Yeah would like to avoid using the Stihl paints,...
Yeah would like to avoid using the Stihl paints, haven't heard any good things about it.
Might take a small part into bunnings and have them try and match it. Probably will use Wattyl Killrust... -
27th February 2016, 09:58 AM
Thread: Paint for stihl chainsaw
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Paint for stihl chainsaw
Looking to buy some paint for a stihl saw, anyone know where I could find the correct colour in Australia? On the american forums they suggest ford lt grey tractor implement paint is pretty close to...
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8th February 2016, 03:06 PM
Thread: Look what I found in the garden. :)
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What issues are you having with the cheap plasma?
What issues are you having with the cheap plasma?
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17th January 2016, 10:45 PM
Thread: Look what I found in the garden. :)
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Hi Greg, Can you post a link to the plasma you...
Hi Greg, Can you post a link to the plasma you are using?
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10th January 2016, 12:16 AM
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Is it still a good idea to use a bag for the vac...
Is it still a good idea to use a bag for the vac or can you do without this?
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8th January 2016, 06:35 PM
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Cyclone Dust Separator Collector, Are these any good?
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Noticed you can get cheap Cylone Dust Seperators on eBay now, just wondering if they are any good or should they be avoided? It will be used with a stihl vac, I think it is around 27L in... -
30th December 2015, 10:25 PM
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Hi, I was looking for the overall width of the...
Hi,
I was looking for the overall width of the rails and the overall length.
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30th December 2015, 11:40 AM
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Ok thanks for that, should be enough info to...
Ok thanks for that, should be enough info to work something out. This will just be a temporary thing just to have a play around with, I'll make some bigger/better at a later date.
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29th December 2015, 03:46 PM
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Granberg Alaskan Small Log Mill dimensions required
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Just wondering if anyone here has an alaskan small log mill that they can measure up for me, doesn't have to be exact, just some rough dimensions would do. I wan't to make something similar... -
29th December 2015, 03:42 PM
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Hi, A quick search on eBay came up with this....
Hi,
A quick search on eBay came up with this.
60mm Cylinder Piston KIT Stihl 088 MS880 Bolt Exhaust Type TOP END Rebuild | eBay
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20th August 2015, 07:26 PM
Thread: Power file/finger file/?
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If you have an air compressor you can get a...
If you have an air compressor you can get a pneumatic one pretty cheaply. ...
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19th August 2015, 09:08 PM
Thread: Bearing supplies for hobbyists
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Try eBay, you can buy from Australia, new surplus...
Try eBay, you can buy from Australia, new surplus stock or straight from china cheaply.
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14th August 2015, 09:02 PM
Thread: 6x4 trailer plans, any available?
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No, not a motorbike trailer or fully enclosed. ...
No, not a motorbike trailer or fully enclosed. Just a normal trailer with removable cage and possibly tipping.
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14th August 2015, 08:08 PM
Thread: 6x4 trailer plans, any available?
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Even a removable cage would be a good thing to...
Even a removable cage would be a good thing to have.
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14th August 2015, 08:04 PM
Thread: 6x4 trailer plans, any available?
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500kg weight limit should be ok. I think that is...
500kg weight limit should be ok. I think that is about the max isn't it for single axle?
As for what i'm carrying, just general items really. Sometimes machinery, dirt, logs. etc.
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14th August 2015, 05:47 PM
Thread: 6x4 trailer plans, any available?
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6x4 trailer plans, any available?
Hi all,
Just wondering if there are any free 6x4 trailer plans available on line? Thinking of building one soon.
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4th June 2015, 06:52 PM
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Ok, I will go with the doubles. Do both prongs...
Ok, I will go with the doubles.
Do both prongs at each end of the tube need to be connected or just one? In the diagram in the first post it shows both ways. -
3rd June 2015, 07:54 PM
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Are you's using double tubes in your lighting. ...
Are you's using double tubes in your lighting. Mine have provision for two but have always ran with one. Would it be worth fitting two led tubes to each? Also they don't have any covers/diffusers....
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2nd June 2015, 11:03 PM
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I have old style Fluorescent fittings with the...
I have old style Fluorescent fittings with the magnetic ballast which I will be adding these AEG tubes to. Is there any advantage in removing the ballast, or should I should leave it as it is?
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31st May 2015, 04:12 PM
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Hi, Thinking of getting some of these to try...
Hi,
Thinking of getting some of these to try out. Notice there are 3 types of colour temperatures available.
4000K Office White
6500K Daylight White
4000K Cool White
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18th April 2015, 02:54 PM
Thread: Tig welding - what else do I need ?
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He has a mig so he has that covered.
He has a mig so he has that covered.
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12th February 2015, 07:56 PM
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All right will keep that in mind if I get stuck,...
All right will keep that in mind if I get stuck, thanks for the offer.
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12th February 2015, 07:07 PM
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Ok, I'm starting to think a 90 frame motor would...
Ok, I'm starting to think a 90 frame motor would be the best place to start. I don't think there is a true bolt in solution out there.
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11th February 2015, 07:36 PM
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I would never use a grub screw, I would be...
I would never use a grub screw, I would be cutting a key way as per original.
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11th February 2015, 07:05 PM
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More confusion, a 100L motor should have a 180mm...
More confusion, a 100L motor should have a 180mm spigot, mine is 130mm.
http://www1.universalrewind.com/Upload/PDFs/CEG/Flange%20Dimensions.pdf
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11th February 2015, 06:41 PM
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Yeah, I won't be able to bore out the gear, not...
Yeah, I won't be able to bore out the gear, not enough material there. The gear is only 30mm Diameter.
Looks like the shaft will need to be turned down.
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11th February 2015, 06:15 PM
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OK here is some more info & photos, seems I may...
OK here is some more info & photos, seems I may have gotten a little confused.
I just assumed it was an 80 frame motor because the shaft on the original motor being 19mm, that's what google told... -
10th February 2015, 09:30 PM
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Thanks for the replies, looks like there is...
Thanks for the replies, looks like there is plenty of there. Just need to make some calls/visits now.
Big shed, it would probably mount up ok, but I really need a 19mm shaft as I have a gear that... -
10th February 2015, 05:52 PM
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Trying to track down a certain motor, can anyone help?
Hi,
I'm after a 1.5kw 3 phase 240v motor, 1400rpm, frame 80, D flange. 19mm shaft diameter. Does any one know any places that would stock something like this. I've messaged a few sellers on eBay... -
5th January 2015, 10:50 AM
Thread: Powder Coating. Where to buy powder from?
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That's not a bad price matthew_g. I probably...
That's not a bad price matthew_g. I probably only want the basics to start with black, red, blue etc. Out of interest how far does 1kg of powder get you?
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4th January 2015, 03:11 PM
Thread: Powder Coating. Where to buy powder from?
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Powder Coating. Where to buy powder from?
Hi all,
Probably a long shot but thought I'd ask anyway. Does anyone know where I could source some powder coating powder from? I found a place through google http://www.caswellplating.com.au/... -
28th December 2014, 12:03 PM
Thread: CIG Transarc Tradesman manual wanted
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Out of interest what are you trying to find out...
Out of interest what are you trying to find out about it?
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24th December 2014, 08:47 AM
Thread: Does Makita sell spare parts in Australia?
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Ok the model of it is Makita BHX2500 and here is...
Ok the model of it is Makita BHX2500 and here is the part required http://www.ereplacementparts.com/swing-arm-p-672726.html
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17th November 2014, 06:17 PM
Thread: Does Makita sell spare parts in Australia?
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Does Makita sell spare parts in Australia?
Hi,
Just wondering if Makita stocks spare parts in Australia. I need a small part for a blower vac. It's only about 90 cents on ereplacement parts but postage is a killer.
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17th November 2014, 06:15 PM
Thread: Makita biscuit joiners
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I think the newer model would be made in China vs...
I think the newer model would be made in China vs the older model made in Japan.
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3rd November 2014, 08:34 AM
Thread: carbide tool holders for hercus 9"
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Hi, Thanks for all the replys. In the end I...
Hi,
Thanks for all the replys. In the end I decided to buy from Peter. I ended up with RH, LH, 3 boring bars, internal + external threading and inserts to suit. He was easy to deal with and... -
2nd November 2014, 07:30 PM
Thread: Hercus 260 DRO installation
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ah makes sense now. Could the 9 be drilled and...
ah makes sense now. Could the 9 be drilled and tapped at the front? Is the 260 & 9" steady the same or different?
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2nd November 2014, 07:22 PM
Thread: Hercus 260 DRO installation
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Thanks for the detailed info, I will probably...
Thanks for the detailed info, I will probably end up doing the same with my lathe at some stage.
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27th October 2014, 08:26 PM
Thread: carbide tool holders for hercus 9"
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Wow, just browsing h & f to compare and it's a...
Wow, just browsing h & f to compare and it's a bargain compared with this http://www.machineryhouse.com.au/L450 You get an extra 2 boring bars as well.
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27th October 2014, 08:20 PM
Thread: carbide tool holders for hercus 9"
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Hi, At the moment I do not own any tipped...
Hi,
At the moment I do not own any tipped tools, what I am looking for is something that will work well and the inserts should be readily available and affordable. I wouldn't mind getting a... -
26th October 2014, 09:56 PM
Thread: carbide tool holders for hercus 9"
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Just found these, looks like better value and...
Just found these, looks like better value and it's in Australia...
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26th October 2014, 09:27 PM
Thread: carbide tool holders for hercus 9"
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carbide tool holders for hercus 9"
Hi all,
Have been looking around on ebay and noticed some cheap carbide tool holders from hong kong. They are SCLCR1212H06, H & F seem to sell the same ones for double the price (how unlike them... -
out of interest what are you using the outputs...
out of interest what are you using the outputs for?
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10th January 2014, 03:09 PM
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I have used the thin cut off discs they are good...
I have used the thin cut off discs they are good value for the $$$ I did a test awhile back on some stainless and the smith a arrow didn't last as long as a flexovit but the difference wasn't worth...
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9th January 2014, 08:26 PM
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cheers for that. I just found some old down...
cheers for that. I just found some old down light fittings and it has a multicore wire with a braided cover. It looks about right to me :)
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6th January 2014, 07:21 PM
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cheers just found it :) Should be plenty. ...
cheers just found it :) Should be plenty.
Heat Resistant 2 5mm Fibreglass Wire Cable High Temp Cater Spares 5 Meter | eBay