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  1. Hello Bruce, I don't have any experience other...

    Hello Bruce,
    I don't have any experience other than with the #5 Carter which is my tool box user. It appears to be the same as the one in your post, with an original black finish and lacquered...
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    Mick Moyle's in Sydney are showing a couple of...

    Mick Moyle's in Sydney are showing a couple of what looks like "A" section multi stepped pulleys on their website; might be worth a phone call. Mick Moyle's Engineers Supplies

    Chas.
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    The arrival of these saws in the marketplace has...

    The arrival of these saws in the marketplace has been a game changer for me. I work as a volunteer bushland regenerator, and for the removal of privet, lantana and other woody weeds, these saws have...
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    I am surprised that the machine has no belt...

    I am surprised that the machine has no belt tension adjustment. V belts wear and stretch, and it is normal design practice to provide a method of compensating for this in the design of a machine...
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    If the belt is only frayed, not broken, perhaps...

    If the belt is only frayed, not broken, perhaps you can adjust the belt tension by moving the motor? This might give you immediate usage time on the machine for a limited period while you explore...
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    The gearbox will overheat if it is filled with...

    The gearbox will overheat if it is filled with grease, caused by the friction of the grease being churned. The amount of grease required is in the region of 1/4 to 1/3 full. This means the gears...
  7. I would simply obtain a couple of AMP style bare...

    I would simply obtain a couple of AMP style bare wire crimp terminals and install them on the wires using an AMP type crimp tool. Next, cut the terminal ends off, leaving the crimped ferrules...
  8. Thread: Brace Repair

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    It would be worth trying the local bicycle shop....

    It would be worth trying the local bicycle shop.

    Chas.
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    Have you tried Bunnings Special orders? I was...

    Have you tried Bunnings Special orders? I was able to obtain an NLA Ryobi part for a saw this way at a cheaper price than I had been quoted by other suppliers who then couldn't deliver.

    Chas.
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    I'm with Bob; AFAIK these vices were made that...

    I'm with Bob; AFAIK these vices were made that way to provide an even pressure on the saw plate, with the bow in the jaws preventing `loss of grip at either end. I have a similar vice, and it is the...
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    That reminder is not supported by AS/NZ...

    That reminder is not supported by AS/NZ 3000:2018, nor by the now obsolete AS/NZ 3018. You will note that the requirement under the Standard is 20A, not 15A as is so often stated in this forum.
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    Westinghouse Baretter Data

    Hello All,
    I am trying to find the specs for a Westinghouse type 788 Baretter which was used in a Cambridge Instruments exhaust gas analyser produced for aircraft use during WW2. So far my searches...
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    The photo of the motor contactor shows that the...

    The photo of the motor contactor shows that the range of current would be for a 415v 3p motor of either 1 1/2 HP or 2 HP. Unless you are planning for a blade larger than 12" diameter, a 3 HP motor...
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    The saw is certainly older than the motor...

    The saw is certainly older than the motor illustrated. You didn't state the size of the blade, so it is hard to comment on its' power. It is common to have 1 HP for an 8" blade, 1 1/2 HP for a 10"...
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    I think Petet57's pulleys as shown are the...

    I think Petet57's pulleys as shown are the correct size for a 1425rpm motor and the machine, as shown by the photos. The catalogue must have a misprint to show the motor pulley as 4 1/2" diameter....
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    From my Paul's (Merchants) Pty Ltd catalogue of...

    From my Paul's (Merchants) Pty Ltd catalogue of the 1980s:
    Maximum depth of rebate 1/2" (13mm)
    Speed: 4,500-5000 rpm
    Recommended horsepower 1/2-3/4 hp
    Recommended motors: 1/2 hp 1425 rpm or 3/4...
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    Have you ever replaced the bios back-up battery? ...

    Have you ever replaced the bios back-up battery? You did not mention it in your first post. Could be worth a try.
    Chas.
  18. Thread: VFDs for Newbies

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    Sticky: As nearly as I can make out, the nameplate of the...

    As nearly as I can make out, the nameplate of the K.L.Electric motor shows "stator conn" as being star (lower RH corner). If this is the case, you could be in luck.

    Chas.
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    Aldi sells a Deco brand product in a 384g spray...

    Aldi sells a Deco brand product in a 384g spray can called "Transparent Protection Spray" at irregular intervals as a "Special Buy" promotion with other Deco Style paints. It is described as...
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    Perhaps the local Makita service shop is hoping...

    Perhaps the local Makita service shop is hoping for a replacement sale. I would suggest you get another opinion; ball bearings are not expensive, and if there are no other issues with the saw,...
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    The SDS info on the 'net has proved elusive for...

    The SDS info on the 'net has proved elusive for that particular EMB grease; its' components are listed on the specificr SDS as 'trade secret'.
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    If my old data sheets are correct, RMS 7 & 9 are...

    If my old data sheets are correct, RMS 7 & 9 are the SKF sizes 7/8 x 2 1/4 x 11/16 and 1 1/8 x 2 13/16 x 13/16 inches respectively for medium duty single row ball bearings. Good luck in finding...
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    It's called a woodruff key. Chas.

    It's called a woodruff key.

    Chas.
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    Personally, I would have mounted the wheel and...

    Personally, I would have mounted the wheel and trued it as the first step. It is obvious from the video that the wheel is slightly eccentric when mounted, and this probably accounted for most of the...
  25. Thread: PC is losing time

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    You can remove the the battery and check it with...

    You can remove the the battery and check it with a voltmeter, the battery should read 3v, Anything under 2.8v is problematic.

    Chas.
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    I'd be interested in your experience with the...

    I'd be interested in your experience with the NiMH in relation to self-discharge. I tried NiMH in my Makita 12V drill which gets only sporadic use. The original NiCad battery had very little...
  27. Franklin, the category you should be looking at...

    Franklin, the category you should be looking at is "aluminium", the correct terminology for what are commonly referred to as "electros". You might also try Element 14 (formerly Farnall) as a source,...
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    WANTED:N.S.W.. Makita 1911B 110mm Planer Blade Sharpening Jig

    Does anyone have one of these lying around not wanted? Perhaps you no longer have the planer.

    Chas.
  29. Thread: Advice on a vice

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    That form of thread is called "Buttress". It...

    That form of thread is called "Buttress". It allows the outer plate of the vyce to be manually pushed in to initially hold material without the need to use the QR lever or the screw handle.

    Chas.
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    Bob, those calculations are fine if the...

    Bob, those calculations are fine if the compressor is rated at input power, but in my experience compressors are usually rated by the power delivered by the motor, not that consumed by it. I would...
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    Hello Norm, I hope your battery charger is...

    Hello Norm,

    I hope your battery charger is fully compatible with your new AGM batteries, which may have a different charging profile from the (presumably) GEL SLA units they are replacing. AGM...
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    Q2. Does anyone know of a suitable 8" grinder...

    Q2. Does anyone know of a suitable 8" grinder that has this 5/8" 11tpi thread on the left hand shaft?

    The older style Abbot & Ashby 8" grinder manufactured in Australia had 5/8' x 11tpi shafts. ...
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    Perhaps the machines referred to were meant for...

    Perhaps the machines referred to were meant for metalworking rather than wood. That would explain the 2800 rpm motors, also the rating of 1.5 hp. I have one of these machines originally fitted with...
  34. No, this is not related to spindle run-out. To...

    No, this is not related to spindle run-out. To perform a check for backlash, first unplug the machine from the power. Open the top belt guard and grasp the spindle pulley with one hand. With the...
  35. The drill pictured has the optional slow speed...

    The drill pictured has the optional slow speed attachment as per the side offset motor mount. This provides additional lower speeds. In standard configuration, six speeds range from 350 RPM to 5500...
  36. Thread: Reversing a fan

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    Bob, as you have pointed out, both directions...

    Bob, as you have pointed out, both directions will work. However, the most common configuration is to have backward curved blades on the impeller for a given direction of rotation for maximum...
  37. Thread: Reversing a fan

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    Bob, the picture gives your question a whole new...

    Bob, the picture gives your question a whole new perspective. The angle of the rotor blades indicates that from this view, the intake side of the fan, the rotor must rotate clockwise. The problem...
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    These are a very good old water drain/regulator...

    These are a very good old water drain/regulator when operating correctly. You have yours connected correctly, and there is provision for a second regulated outlet below the outlet pressure gauge, as...
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    According to the 1979 Blackwoods catalogue, that...

    According to the 1979 Blackwoods catalogue, that particular Woodfast combination was fitted with a 3HP, 4HP or 5HP motor depending on the diameter of the saw blade being 14", 15" or 16".

    Chas
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    [QUOTE=Prle77;1890298]Hi Luke Some good feeback...

    [QUOTE=Prle77;1890298]Hi Luke
    Some good feeback in those posts...

    Now couple of things you need to be aware.. and might want to talk to electrician when he comes
    By the regulations, 15A will run...
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    The motor start capacitor cannot retain a charge,...

    The motor start capacitor cannot retain a charge, as in series with the start winding, it will discharge thru the run winding when the motor is stopped, ie the start switch has closed.

    You may...
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    You might try Bohler-Udderholm who have a Nth...

    You might try Bohler-Udderholm who have a Nth Parramatta address, phone 9681 3100. Up to about 18 months ago they had a retail outlet at Kings Park called The Steel Store where most grades of steel...
  43. Thread: Start motor reco

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    Not all Lucas stuff was bad. I remember the...

    Not all Lucas stuff was bad. I remember the 1979-83 Toyota Corona XT130 which was fitted with the GM "Starfire 4" 1.9 litre engine, known in the trade as the "Misfire 4". In the Toyota, the starter...
  44. Irrespective of how you carry out the repair, the...

    Irrespective of how you carry out the repair, the first thing I would do is replace that very worn-out sprocket, otherwise history will likely repeat itself with another hole or worse.

    Chas.
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    Unfortunately, a 12 point socket or ring spanner...

    Unfortunately, a 12 point socket or ring spanner will not fit an 8 sided nut. A plumber would use a stillson wrench or similar with protection strips between the jaws and the nut. A good quality...
  46. Thread: Ramp

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    That may be the same type material, but it is not...

    That may be the same type material, but it is not what I was trying to describe. The modules I recently saw on boardwalks in several Nature Reserves are a rectangular grid pattern with holes approx...
  47. Thread: Ramp

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    [QUOTE=Marc;1832390]Karl Robbers; Weight. ...

    [QUOTE=Marc;1832390]Karl Robbers;



    Weight. One piece construction will always be lighter than sectioned construction. Your heaviest component will be the timber decking. Could be worth...
  48. Thread: Grinder tests

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    I think your assumption that the nameplate power...

    I think your assumption that the nameplate power rating refers to input power is incorrect. Nameplates for induction motors normally show only the output power, but in the unusual case of one of...
  49. Be very carefull, the use of this type of...

    Be very carefull, the use of this type of transformer (autotransformer) is expressly prohibited by Australian SAA Wiring Rules AS3000. To quote: "4.28.4.2 Prohibited use. Autotransformers shall...
  50. Thread: whatsit

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    You havn't indicated the size of the stone, but...

    You havn't indicated the size of the stone, but to me it looks like a kitchen knife sharpening stone which my parents had pre-WW2. It was approx 200mm in length and 12mm thick, being about 30mm wide...
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