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9th March 2016, 04:53 PM
Thread: Expensive Mechanical
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The fuel pump died on my old Rodeo flat tray ute...
The fuel pump died on my old Rodeo flat tray ute some years ago - quote for the pump only from the Holden dealer was almost $450 + fitting :stars:.
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31st October 2011, 01:13 PM
Thread: Drilling hubs question ?
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Thanks guys. I'll be picking up the hubs after...
Thanks guys.
I'll be picking up the hubs after I get the frame organised, looks like the cruiser wheels would be a close enough match that no-one will notice any difference.
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30th October 2011, 11:04 PM
Thread: Drilling hubs question ?
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I don't remember where, but I'm sure I saw...
I don't remember where, but I'm sure I saw somewhere that they aren't a direct fit.
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30th October 2011, 10:35 PM
Thread: Drilling hubs question ?
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Drilling hubs question ?
A friend has asked me to build him a custom 8 x 5 box trailer, single axle with Landcruiser hubs and electric brakes. :2tsup:
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20th April 2011, 11:16 AM
Thread: Quick & easy remote ply ripping?
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Get a portable saw.
I got an earlier (NiCad) version of this makita 18v saw recently and for light use, it's amazing :oo:
Half the weight of a small 240v saw, very solidly built too.
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12th March 2011, 12:06 AM
Thread: A little bit of galvanised steel tube
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Where d'ya get it?
I've picked up a few useful offcuts from the local council recycling centre.
I'm planning to extend my old Hills hoist :q
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24th September 2010, 02:59 PM
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Inevitable
I think you'll find a hint of blowback is standard for reed valves.:U
They are slow to react due to their mass, and the piston will start it's compression stroke before they close fully.
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23rd August 2009, 10:02 PM
Thread: Drill Doctor
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750X for me
I got a 750X on ebay (US) for about 240AU delivered.:D
110 volt of course, so a 300 watt 240/110 inverter for $50 took care of that!
Under $300 for a top of the range model suits me :)
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13th November 2008, 10:32 PM
Thread: CIG Eaywelder EC - dead
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Dry joint?
Sounds not dissimilar to a problem with my transmig 160 a few months ago.
I sent some digital pics of the circuit board to a techie friend and he diagnosed some potential dry solder joints on it.... -
25th July 2008, 06:44 PM
Thread: steel price increase
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Better
That's certainly cheap :2tsup:
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22nd July 2008, 05:11 PM
Thread: steel price increase
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Cheers Acton, Premier have 2.5 mm (as opposed to...
Cheers Acton, Premier have 2.5 mm (as opposed to 3 mm at the other places) for around $81.50 per 6.5 metres :U
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18th July 2008, 06:02 PM
Thread: steel price increase
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I can't be sure - the quote was from a member of...
I can't be sure - the quote was from a member of "Admin" and took several minutes to get.
I was so stunned by the reply that I staggered out of the office in a daze :C
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17th July 2008, 07:59 PM
Thread: steel price increase
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A bit of an update to my particular needs - the...
A bit of an update to my particular needs - the quote of $224 per 8 metres was from Onesteel.
A call to Smorgon Steel gave a price of $88 for 6.5 metres ! That's a bit closer to reality .:;
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15th July 2008, 11:33 PM
Thread: steel price increase
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Expensive init ?
Sounds reasonable !
I got a price today on 25 x 25 x 3 SHS to build a stock crate frame for a ute.
A single 8 metre length (I need 3 ) was $224 :o:o:o
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24th February 2008, 03:55 PM
Thread: Tacking and job assembly for beginners
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Excellent advice Grahame, I've always tacked...
Excellent advice Grahame, I've always tacked before final assembly, but too often the tack failed when moving the job for the next tack.
Your advice - " A tack should be carried out at... -
15th December 2007, 12:02 AM
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I'm pretty sure the amps has little to do with...
I'm pretty sure the amps has little to do with the process.
As long as you've got more (DC) volts than the original pack, I think it will work.
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13th December 2007, 08:24 PM
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Try this mate.
If they are NiCads, have a look at this.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Revive-Nicad-Batteries-by-Zapping-with-a-Welder/
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27th September 2007, 11:42 PM
Thread: fuel economy
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Is it just me?
Despite being committed to embracing the metric system (especially after 12 years in a timber mill where it was all they used), I've always done my calculations in MPG.
Funny thing, almost every...