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Thanks. Well a cheap auto darkening might have to be the start unfortunately as one of the first things I was hoping to do is exactly that, make up some small fence type panels using something like...

Thanks for more help.

Wow, not a chance I can invest in one of those helmets just yet for the small hobby use I'll be getting out of the welder. :o Is there a midway alternative? CIGWELD, Boss...

Thanks everyone, sorry I took a while to get back on. I got notification of the first reply, didn't think I'd have so many more helpful people reply afterwards!

I'm very keen to start welding...

Hey all,

Bought myself a cheap CIG 140 Turbo stick welder and will soon be ready to lay my first bead. One question I have which I can't seem to find any info on (even though its a pretty simple...

As an update to the below update:

After a lot of stress, dad saw an immunologist to see if they could figure out what was threatening him with death every operation. They tested his allergys to...

Can't see how nicotine is effective - I've been on huge doses for years and I'm still here.

Cough Choke Cough. :doh:

From what I've found there are 'generic' products with the same ingredients as the well known ones like Premise, etc. My local Mitre10 actually had something some months ago in a 1L bottle that was...

Thanks mate.

I'll look into that stuff.

Hi all,

Our place is pretty much overrun by redbacks and a variety of spiders and creepy crawlies. Rather than pay a pest controller a fortune, I'd like to spray around the house and under the...

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Thanks mate

Hi all,

Well, aint life grand. A few months ago I was diagnosed with moderate Keratoconus, and have subsequently been fitted with 16mm rigid contact lenses, which give pretty good vision (in...

Just a very quick update on my father.

He opted for Brachytherapy, and was put under the check the size of the prostate and the ideal location for the rods, however in addition to it finding...

Will look great when its done. They never fail to looks classy, sporty and fast once they are done up. Can't wait to see final pics. :)

As an IT consultant, the major thing I have found lacking with most of my clients, even ones that have been using PC's for years, is the HDD directory structure, how it works and where files are...

My inlaws have got Virgin wireless broadband, and having experienced a few of the wireless - Telstra, Unwired etc, I must say its the only one I'm happy with the speed of. The others seem to be a...

A third here!

Unless you have any specific requirements that may require specifically larger storage or better video cards, sub $1000 there are tonnes to choose from. You will basically just...

Yep, there was actually one little Duo or was it Due MIG single phase MIG there the other day, but I was not sure about the brand so didn't bid. As it was it went for $175 which if it was in good...

Hi Grahame, we meet again in the welding forum. :)

No, no, I think you misinterpreted my intentions - I'm not even considering fixing alumnium boats for any real gain or specifically for other...

Thanks guys.

I've read the Lincoln 170's aren't a bad unit, but unfortunately a few more $$$ too. I guess I might have to start saving! :)

Thanks. So in that picture someone has hooked it up incorrectly since on the end of that 'high' cable is a clamp. Strange. :?

Looks like I might need to enrol in the local community college...

WOW, thanks for quick replies.

Gee I am dumb, I never even thought that top knob moved the amps - and it does, fantastic!

I'm a bit confused, the way I read your 2 threads, Grahames...

Hi all,

Although I'm ideally after a MIG, I attended a marine auction that also included some gear from what looked like a closed down welding workshop as there were lots of welders, and the...

I must say, what fantastic service from ebay user '4wdextreme'. Purchased and paid 6.45 Tuesday night, parcel sent Express Post on Wednesday (from SA), received today in Sydney.

This guy has...

Thanks again Grahame.

I know what you mean, sometimes cheap isn't much better than not at all, but I don't have the luxury of being able to afford the alternative.

Having said that, if I...

Thanks Grahame.

Thats odd, I was somehow under the impression the SIPS were the better of the cheaper units. Unfortunately I simply cannot afford a full priced machine so second hand for a few...

Thanks Rossluck.

Anyone else know about these machines? I know there are some welding experts on here. :2tsup:

Here ya go, I just bought one, from good old fleabay:
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Yep, 16,000mA.

You're right about the 8000, I assume it would charge all the batteries I'd ever need it for, so maybe it would be cheaper still. But then again, at $150 would you bother? :)

Excellent.

In that case I assume the $150 price I can get one for is pretty darn reasonable. :2tsup:

Fantastic review, and from the sounds of it, fantastic charger.

I was ready to drop dead at the end waiting for the price - chargers can be hideously expensive, but considering its features, I...

Hey all,
I'm new to welding and really must do a course, but I am aware that since my main interest is in alloy boats (tinnys and runabouts more so than plate alloy!!) that a MIG welder will be of...

Not being able to hear the announcements is just ridiculous. Makes you wonder doesn't it.

Anyway, I've never missed one whilst at the airport but on a recent holiday to Tasmania, we arrived at...

Thanks mate. Seems cheaper than a lot of the sets.

Not sure if theres a more appropriate forum area, but mods feel free to move if there is. :)

Anyway, I have a good set of KC Tools sockets, which I love, and I need a half decent set of spanners,...

I assure you, you would never have seen a fairlane wagon, they are sedan only (for the last 20 years anyway). Basically they are a longer wheelbase luxury car, as for specs, not quite sure about that...

I'm a ford guy but not anti-holden at all. My first 'decent' car was a 2 yr old VR Berlina. Comfy as all hell, could drive it on long holidays and get out at the other end still fresh. Just magic....

Yeah, I honestly don't think its price thats the problem now but people simply not buying. Well, I guess its all relevant to each other, but you know what I mean. Its now on ebay, oztion, trading...

If they change to rear wheel drive I might consider it!!:D

Ha Ha.

Mate, I've never change to anything else now. Had 5 in a row and they've all been fantastic run arounds.

Well, if I'm going to pay commission anyway, heres a pic:

Now $6999. :2tsup:

Although a long time ago, my grandmother had a hip replacement and, like some of these others mentioned, was a fairly quick recovery. For the hip, it was the best thing she could have done, she...

Hey, I dunno, even though I didn't bring the price down much, it was obviously just at that point where already reasonable becomes cheap. I just found it odd that there wasn't even an enquiry. I...

Sold the 99 Falcon for $3000. I'm happy with that and should see us out of the pickle.

Thanks Damian, well I am pretty much on the money according to redbook and taking into account the k's on the 99 model:

1999 AU Forte Wagon 4dr Auto 4sp 4.0i (selling 256000k for $3400)
Prices...

Yeah, must be. That it.

Peter,

You may not be aware but these very popular fishing kayaks hold their value considerably. $600 less than new for such a low usage one isn't a bad deal. There are not many on the market...

Thanks mate.

I sold the reptiles (breeding trios of cute little geckos) about 15min ago so thats $500 extra. Also found a balance of $500 above the minimum to avoid fees in one of our rarely...

Not a personal attack? Not that I really have to explain, however:

For starters, I purchased the kayak prior to Christmas. I upgraded from a larger, heavier one. There was no issue with the $$ at...

Ah, I tell a lie, I just had some looser ring and offer $1200 for my $1800 fishing kayak thats had 3 hours use which would cost $2400 to replace with new. :((

Thanks mate.

Doesn't help when half the things I'm selling are 'luxuries' and the 2 cars are 6cyl falcons. :((