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    A mate of mine did this on his wheel barrow and a...

    A mate of mine did this on his wheel barrow and a bottle trolley about 2 years ago.
    The wheel barrow is still going strong, but in saying that doesn't get used all that much, and
    really doesn't...
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    I too have the same collet blocks. I also...

    I too have the same collet blocks.
    I also bought the bearing collet nuts, Now I already had 3 or 4 Sandvik bearing collet nuts before I ordered these ones. And I can say this much.

    1. The...
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    I thoroughly enjoyed reading that. Thanks...

    I thoroughly enjoyed reading that.
    Thanks Richard.:2tsup:
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    The story of Sidchrome

    I thought you might enjoy this as much as I did.............


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gGoFQx4bKI
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    The last thing I would do is use the chuck or...

    The last thing I would do is use the chuck or main spindle as a lifting point :oo::oo::oo:
  6. Thread: Mit-a-mit

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    Dale, At the very very worst, you have bought...

    Dale,
    At the very very worst, you have bought yourself an extremely unique power hacksaw.:D
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    I don't care who was born what, I don't watch the...

    I don't care who was born what, I don't watch the videos hoping for a date, I watch them because I enjoy looking at antique machinery and related projects.
    And to be honest, NO !! I did not know...
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    I whole heartedly agree, If the story is as you...

    I whole heartedly agree, If the story is as you have said word for word you have many rights. The main that comes to mind is the removal of your gear.
    Unless money is owed, no one has the right to...
  9. Emma, I think you will find 90% of the members...

    Emma,
    I think you will find 90% of the members here are all pretty good people, I have met quite a few of them in person and get the feeling most would do what they can for a person in need....
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    Sticky: I will take a punt and say that was "C Tool" I...

    I will take a punt and say that was "C Tool" I also bought a cold saw blade from him, and guess what ?? Exactly the same thing..... Triple the teeth that was advertised..
    I ended up keeping it,...
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    Well I was there till closing and didn't bump...

    Well I was there till closing and didn't bump into anyone ;(
    I did however make one or three very interesting contacts that I will fill you all in on once I'm home and off this damn tablet that...
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    N.M.W. Who will I be seeing

    Just as the heading says.
    Who will I be bumping into at National Manufacturing Week?
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    It could be for witnessing nuts. Any time I do a...

    It could be for witnessing nuts.
    Any time I do a job for a customer that requires me to do keep quality assurance records I mark every nut and bolt that I replace with 2 center pop marks. That way...
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    I love it at APEX !!! Dark and dingy is just the...

    I love it at APEX !!!
    Dark and dingy is just the way I like it.....
    I do believe though, had you asked, Derek would have probably known or been able to find out what oils go where for you....
    ...
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    I have always relied on my Wiss Aviation snips...

    I have always relied on my Wiss Aviation snips and of course my Gilbows of 4 or 5 differing styles.
    But recently I bought a box of odds and ends at an auction and in said box was a brand new pair of...
  16. Thread: Balls!

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    I happened to find this short vid on YouTube last...

    I happened to find this short vid on YouTube last night and found it to be one of the simplest ways of turning a radius I have ever seen.
    Well worth a look if you intend turning one.
    I can see a...
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    Thats what I was hoping was not the case:(:no: I...

    Thats what I was hoping was not the case:(:no:
    I have been searching online and making a lot of phone calls to see who carries spare parts for this brand and model, but to no avail.........
    I would...
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    .22 Bolt Action Issue

    G'day folks,
    I have a Harrington and Richardson .22 Plainsman bolt action rifle that I have had for years and years, I had put it away 10 - 12 years ago and couldn't remember why. Now I have it out...
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    Just found this if it's any use to someone....

    Just found this if it's any use to someone....
  20. WOW !!! Thanks guys, I have learned one hell of...

    WOW !!!
    Thanks guys, I have learned one hell of a lot about electric motors now......
    I think I am leaning towards taking my motor out and having it checked at the rewinders, and if it is a dud I...
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    11.45pm 27/04/15 Still terribly slow. This is...

    11.45pm 27/04/15
    Still terribly slow.
    This is my second attempt at posting this reply.

    I am sure you guys are doing everything in your power to resolve the issue.

    Thank you for working so...
  22. Hi gents, And thankyou all for taking the time...

    Hi gents,
    And thankyou all for taking the time to reply with your advice.
    My reasons for wanting to do the conversion are quite simple really.
    The 2hp motor that is on the lathe has been nothing...
  23. Replacing A Single Phase Motor With A Three Phase Motor....................

    Yes you read that correctly, I want to replace the 2hp 1ph motor on my lathe for a 5hp 3ph.
    So my questions are;

    # Physical motor size, Will there be much of a difference in the diameter of the...
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    What insert are you using ?? Matt

    What insert are you using ??

    Matt
  25. E-go are very reasonable with their prices, I...

    E-go are very reasonable with their prices, I have used them well over 50 times now and absolutely never had a problem.

    Matt
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    Stuart, I have used brazed carbide in the...

    Stuart,
    I have used brazed carbide in the shaper, and to be honest, it really does work beautifully.
    I had reservations when I first went to give it a go because I thought it might just smash the...
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    You could always make yourself a QCTP. It would...

    You could always make yourself a QCTP.
    It would be a really good project, and you would get to use all your new tools to do it.
    There are plenty of plans online available.

    Matt
  28. I must admit I am lax on doing up the lock ring...

    I must admit I am lax on doing up the lock ring on my 3ph gear.
    I can assure you that has just changed !!!
    You have also just pushed me to replace a damaged plug on one of my welders also, it...
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    It looks to me it is a bearing chisel. Pretty...

    It looks to me it is a bearing chisel.
    Pretty much like Grahame mentioned, But for use fitting and grooving plain bearings after they are poured.

    Matt
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    I'm a die hard fan of CNMG inserts, All my...

    I'm a die hard fan of CNMG inserts, All my holders (over 25 of them) are 25 X 25mm shank and I'm not about to scrap them all.
    I do have a rough assortment of different style tip holders, but I just...
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    Did you hear the chips ? Did you ?

    Did you hear the chips ? Did you ?
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    Shaper Action AND Power Scraping.

    Exactly what the title says. Unfortunately I never made it to the scraping classes, so I can't say if he is doing it right or wrong. But I did enjoy watching the project unfold. Plus, How can you go...
  33. Sticky: A bargain for someone.............

    A bargain for someone..........
    http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/petrie/miscellaneous-goods/gear-head-drill/1076371439
  34. Sticky: Not that I'm greedy or...

    Not that I'm greedy or anything.......................
    BUT I WANT IT ALL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Too easy !!! Just cut the side out of an old 6...

    Too easy !!!
    Just cut the side out of an old 6 pot engine block :eheheh::party5:
    Sounds extreme but I have done it once in the past and it worked out quite well for what I was doing at the time.....
  36. Thread: MeeMeep ???

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    WOW !!!!!!! NO BODY :no::no::?

    WOW !!!!!!!
    NO BODY :no::no::?
  37. Thread: MeeMeep ???

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    MeeMeep ???

    Hey gang,
    I have just come across this company https://www.meemeep.com/
    and was wondering if anyone has used or heard reports good or bad about them.
    After reading all the garb on their website,...
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    I'm going to take a punt and guess at it being...

    I'm going to take a punt and guess at it being some form of precision pipe/round stock vice.....
    It's only a guess, let's hope we have a guru waiting in the wings...
    Matt
  39. Sticky: It also looks to have a crack in the casting...

    It also looks to have a crack in the casting under the table from behind the table all the way to the front of the base. I could be wrong, But it's what it looks like.
    In my opinion (which prob...
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    If all else fails, PM me and we can work...

    If all else fails, PM me and we can work something out mate.
    We can move things around quite easily by courier if need be.
    Matt
  41. Thread: Captain 16

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    Blades can be had for $2.00 each from...

    Blades can be had for $2.00 each from http://www.apexmc.com.au/
    I buy 2 packs of 12 blades every time I'm in Melbourne. If you need Derek to post them for you
    you need to purchase a minimum of 24...
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    :oHow could you lock her in the shed ??????? She...

    :oHow could you lock her in the shed ???????
    She should be inside sleeping in bed with you.



    I lost my tortoise shell 9 years ago to a snake bite, Even with anti venom, unfortunantly she just...
  43. Thread: Rockhampton

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    All I can say is I'm glad you 2 guys and your...

    All I can say is I'm glad you 2 guys and your families are safe and sound. After living in Darwin for many years, I know all to well how frightening it can be when big storms and floods hit your...
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    Sticky: Not sure if this place has been mentioned in the...

    Not sure if this place has been mentioned in the past, But I have made an order and will post up my thoughts when it arrives, I find their prices on their own branded products very cheap, especially...
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    It took me a while to find it, but this is the...

    It took me a while to find it, but this is the video I was refering to.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHjGc_qjNcE
  46. RISE OF THE MACHINES is nearly here people !!!!

    http://news.sky.com/story/1424656/watch-a-robot-dog-recover-from-being-kicked

    Like many have said before me, how long till it has an RPG strapped to it's back??
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    I have 2 McNaught pistol grip grease guns that I...

    I have 2 McNaught pistol grip grease guns that I love to death, and one McNaught high pressure leaver action
    grease gun.
    The only bad thing about them is the price.
    They don't leak, and I very...
  48. Thread: Gaskets

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    When I had my farm, I had a 12Kva Chi****** copy...

    When I had my farm, I had a 12Kva Chi****** copy back up generator (we were totally self sufficient for electricity) After many months of not needing to run the old girl, I had an emergency at 3 or...
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    I too grew up on a farm many many miles from...

    I too grew up on a farm many many miles from nowhere, so know only to well about fixing everything.
    If it was beyond repair, a new one was more than 10 days before a new one would grace the front...
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    For the good news, I spragged it before I removed...

    For the good news, I spragged it before I removed the switch block out of the vehicle.
    You are correct in it the master control board and has all the other door and master central
    locking switches...
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