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Well.... the problem was too simple.
It was the 3 pin plug. Finally dawned on me to test the cord with 240 (without the switch) and the best
we could get was 180v. The plug is very light for what...

Its certainly a lovely piece of art and practical too......I think?

That'd be me holding you up :B but I usually get more than I need to try to limit the number visits to the bolt shop.

I think it is as you mentioned, the glue. Pneumatic nails just have that bit of broken off wire to hold them tight or maybe there are other nails that I've never seen.
All I know is when I've had to...

Ok, narrowed the problem down. It is in the switch. Continuity testing kept showing everything was okay,
but we decided to plug the lead and switch (which was locked on with a zip tie) into 240 and...

Smooth nails whether hand nailed or driven with a Paslode would twist out with the weather.
Hand driven twisted galvanized nails would have been the go or screws would have been even better.
Back...

I was roof tiling in Sydney when the massive hail storm hit the southern suburbs (1997?).
Most of the houses were probably built around the 1920's, Although the roofs were hardwood, the...

Absolutely no sparky, or I wouldn't ask the question.
The lead has been checked by a fire tech, or also checked the switch with his gadget and said it was good.
He doesn't know about motors 'tho.

Hi guys, Probably not quite the right forum but somebody here will probably know.
I have had a GWS 22-230 LV Bosch grinder for about 6 or 7 years now but has suddenly stopped.
The cable was tested...

I read John Siddons autobiography "A spanner in the works"
Gives a good insight into how the old man battled against the odds. And the difficult father and son relationship
as the son tried to...

A likely outcome sooner or later.

I'm not one to care too much about safety but that is way beyond the pale.
Tho' I'd be interested to know how well it works in blackbut and iron bark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmpwKadFS9g

I have a Makita 18V drill, driver and a rattle gun. Had them for about 12 months.
Can not fault them. I've had most of the common brands over the years and i've decided
to just stick to Makita, on...

My dad had one of them. He was (still is at 84 ) a diesel fitter.

Wow! What great spot to discover.



Nope. Not until they legislate it.
Australia was not that much different 50 years ago.

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Does the 'dimply' base after scraping make it easier to push?

I fixed one of the above links, there are also these, http://www.machineryhouse.com.au/M115.


These look pretty flash, but by the time they get here in $aussie they're not that much cheaper....

Things I've turned on the lathe to make sure they are the same diameter end to end. Bits of steel and alloy to be certain
they are same width from end to end.
I have a cheapie but ....

Hi, I would like inside and outside micrometers that measure beyond 50mm but the price is beyond me for the occasional use.
And I don't really need that sort of precision.
What do think of these? ...

Just changing the subject slightly....I have a couple of cast iron flywheels out of Mini Minors and they look like
they could make good faceplates. I've been told they would need normalizing or some...

Thanks Techo, was definitely using the wrong stuff. Bearing blue from Repco for $13 was the go.
It has showed up a bow in the slide top. Had a bit of a scratch and it has improved a little but more...

The old guy that gave it to me said it was "not bearing blue". He said it was for scraping. Smells like metho and dries
very quickly. I'm wondering if I should smear it more lightly and wait till it...

Watched the videos...eazypeazy, piece of cake, like laying bricks, the easiest thing the world till you have a go at it.:C
Couldn't even get the bluing to work. I think I must be putting it on too...

This the base and top of my cross slide. The base appears to be made from quality steel and the top is cast iron.
The problem is as I advance the the cross slide it gets tight. I dont think its an...

I just can't remember. It solidifies when it's cold. (Not coconut oil)
They use it in makeup and skin care. This pot given to me originated from a BHP workshop or a place like that. They were
using...

Hi, I have an old patternmakers lathe, to me it looks like a converted metalworking lathe but with a wider saddle with T slots
and a 3" taller spindle. I have turned alloy and small dia steel on it....

The return of the flat bed lathe!
That guy is very clever.

Beautifull story j.
As a cat lover (dog lover too) It's surprising how very faithful cats can become, even suffering depression when their owner goes missing for a while.

The brand that is advertised on TV, just can not think of the name, has to be the best I've seen.
They have a bayonet fitting with an O ring seal, much like the Storz fitting fire fighters use.
A...

Thanks Phil. That's very interesting and answers something that's been puzzling me everytime I'm on the road.

Just a deviation from Hercus's question....I've noticed that the back panel of most stainless steel tankers (fuel) have an engine turned finish. And have been wondering why go to so much trouble? My...

I noticed something similar when mobile phones became freely available. People stopped listening. We would drive off and the driver would say "What's the street the job's in?" "Didn't he tell?" "Yeh,...

I have absolutely no idea, having a total of about three hours of turning experience but I'm wondering
if the cutting piece is extended too far out of the holder causing it to flex.
Perhaps...

It's beautiful.
And besides that, it does a beautiful job.

Totally agree...The result of short term greed.:~

Soft start power tools:~

It's been a year or so but I'm sure there was a youtube video showing how to grind for threading.

I would like to put in my two bobs worth about http://eccentricengineering.com.au/.
I have an old, old flat bed patternmakers lathe which is basically a glorified wood lathe.
It spins way too fast...

That's a nice solid bench :)
I'm wondering if the legs made from flat steel would really be adequate. I guess it will depend on how wide the bench will be.
I guess you want the legs like that for...

!0mm steel with a suitable width, would do it and you can bend it without it fracturing or loosing strength.
With aluminum, I just don't think 10mm would do it. I work a little bit with 6mm...

You're quite right cba. It was reaching the point that the router as such would not be worth importing.
But I thank you for your superior knowledge and the trouble you went to to explain things, I...

Thanks cba. You are really helping me.
These are Australian made stepdowns that seem to be the real deal.
...

Again guys, just want to thankyou for helping me reach a decision.
Besides the sharpener, I'm going to buy one of these -2.25 Horsepower
318022
So will this stepdown be adequate?
...

Smoke and mirrors...apparently. Light and dark, as clear as day and night.:no:

I would except the argumentation of higher voltage/testing ect, except the price problem is right across the board.

It's coming up throw out week here, so there should be few tread mills available...

Thanks guys you have been very helpful, as usual.
Once upon a time I could sharpen drills freehand rather easily but the lost the skill somewhere never to be found again :no:
I did notice too that...

Hi guys, Does anyone have an opinion on these sharpeners?
...

Would have to be a gift... $1500
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ashmore/miscellaneous-goods/lathe-machine-monarch-brand-for-sale-1500-00-only-/1047194228
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Little bit late to the party, but I had a thought as I was scanning through this thread.
i wonder if blackstrap molasses thinned out with vinegar was poured over the offending spikes and wrapped...

Thanks guys. So it does seem to come down to technique.
That makes sense because the peeling off never seems to happen with 2.5mm,
but often happens with 3.2mm.
I've been welding 6mm steel, so I...