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    Hi Tiger, Personally I think the most...

    Hi Tiger,

    Personally I think the most important issue you will need to address, is to ensure whatever material you use (maybe bar stainless steel) is to have the inside surface coated especially...
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    Hi DJ thanks for the quick reply. However that X...

    Hi DJ thanks for the quick reply. However that X you noticed isn't my compter interface but an article telling me where to find the search box. As a result I have modified the image, so hopefully I...
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    Where Do I Find The Search Box

    Hi,

    I am seeking help once again in that I cannot find the search box that should appear on the menu list (I don't know what the real name is?) I have Vista as my operating system and as you will...
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    Taxi Driving In Melbourne

    Hi,

    8 months on and I still haven't been able to find work:(. A few people have mentioned why not become a taxi driver? However, I don't know how to go about it?

    Are there any members out...
  5. Fitter/Turner/Welder/Machinist/PSA - Work Required

    Hi,

    This morning I found out unfortunately that I lost out to another person for a position as a technical officer at a well known university here in Melbourne. What made it worse for me was that...
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    Altus Ripping Off Members?

    Win for Altus Traffic Members | AWU Newcastle

    Win for Altus Traffic Members




    Friday 01st March 2013
  7. Obtaining a White Card - Construction Industry

    Hi,

    I plan on doing the course CPCCOHS1001A Work Safely In The Construction Industry (White Card). I know it can be done cheaper online but given that I wasn't the brightest person at school (40...
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    Suitcases - Questions........

    Hi,

    Last night I returned from England only to find this morning that my trusted "Airport" suitcase, is now only be used in future for holidays by car. Consequently, I am going to have to buy a...
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    Dents Due To Hail Damage

    Hi,

    I have just returned from having gone to a temporary RAC(V) assessment centre in Thomastown. I had been led by their consultant (via the telephone) previously that they would assess the damage...
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    Steam Cleaner For A Car

    Hi,

    I went to Godfreys, Autobarn and Bunnings today hoping to purchase a steam cleaner for my wife's and my car. However, none of them surprisingly sold any. I was told by an assistant at Autobarn...
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    Hi RayG, Once you have cut your slot with the...

    Hi RayG,

    Once you have cut your slot with the slot cutter running in a clockwise move the material over just a few thou and run the material in the opposite direction (climb milling) with...
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    Well that was more alcohol than I had on mine the...

    Well that was more alcohol than I had on mine the day previously - All Saints Day!!
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    I think the candles would have cost more than the...

    I think the candles would have cost more than the cake nowadays!!

    Seriously I to hope you have/had a great day and didn't end up too drunk?

    Btw, when was it your birthday Grahame?

    Regards...
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    Steel Sheet or Plate

    Hi,

    Is there anyone here who could recommend a good steel merchant preferably in the northern or metro area(s) of Melbourne, where I could get a piece of sheet or (cold rolled) plate up to 15mm? I...
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    Thank you to all those who were kind enough to...

    Thank you to all those who were kind enough to show me picture(s) or YouTube videos to get some ideas (and inspiration) to build my own.

    Nice to see the red neck was proud of his baby even if he...
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    Home Made Welding Trolley

    Hi,

    I am hoping to get around to making up my own welding trolley to fit both my TIG and Arc Welder onto (as well as accessories). Has anyone made there own who wishes to show it off as I am...
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    Hi Harps, Firstly, what part of the...

    Hi Harps,

    Firstly, what part of the Motherland are you from?

    Secondly, what is it you are going to make from this training exercise?

    Thirdly, looking at your drawing it appears that the...
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    Lathe Safety

    Hi,

    One can never be too cautious when using what can be a very lethal machine. I just read this sad article on a OH&S site that happened not too far from where I live. Reading in between the...
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    Your Favoured Brand Of Tyre

    Hi,

    Carrying on from another thread I started recently. What make of tyre do you favour.

    The tyres I have on presently are made by Hancook - are they any good?

    Cheers
    MH
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    195 X 55 X R15 85V - What Does It Mean?

    Hi,

    That is the size of the tyre(s) on my Holden Viva. However, I don't have a clue as to what the dimensions mean!! Given that I have to purchase a new set of tyres in the near future, so I am...
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    Archicentre - Seeking Advice

    Hi,

    As many of you will know that I have had ongoing problems with restumping issues of our 3 bedroom weatherboard house over the past 6 years. Given that I have had 2 reputable restumpers come...
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    Advice - Cordless Phones

    Hi,

    We purchased a set (two) of Uniden cordless phones about 3/4 weeks ago. However, I am going to return them (to the shop we purchased them from) later on in the week because they are as much...
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    Hi Damian, Nothing wrong with your attitude...

    Hi Damian,

    Nothing wrong with your attitude towards 'bogans' I just wish there were more people out there with enough guts to write what they really feel instead of doing nothing and going along...
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    Hi Avery, Very true. The same type of drills...

    Hi Avery,

    Very true. The same type of drills (negative cutting edge) are required for acrylic (and some other plastics) otherwise they "grab" and pull down through the material rather than cut it....
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    Damian are you willing to come down here to...

    Damian are you willing to come down here to Melbourne and run as an independant at the next election later on this year - I would certainly vote for you:wink:

    Yesterday whilst driving, a blind man...
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    Or maybe this one............. YouTube-...

    Or maybe this one.............

    YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.
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    No I didn't hear about it but here is one for a...

    No I didn't hear about it but here is one for a world record..........

    YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.
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    The Australian Navy Submarine Fleet

    Hi,

    Well blow me down another problem with the Collins Class Subs (Times 6 Off)........

    But some senior engineering experts have warned that the Swedish-supplied Hedemora diesel engines may...
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    Is that the same type of rule(s) when dobbing in...

    Is that the same type of rule(s) when dobbing in a terrorist? Or bashing in an Indian?

    No wonder they say the law is generally an ass in this "lucky country".

    Cheers
    MH
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    Hi Waldo, Thanks for the "dob in a hoon"...

    Hi Waldo,

    Thanks for the "dob in a hoon" information. However, I have to ask if the police are so infuriated about this problem then why is it the site has not been update since MAY 2008. There...
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    Hi Mike, Firstly, I must say that i have never...

    Hi Mike,

    Firstly, I must say that i have never used a CNC router/milling machine. I was surprised to hear that the cutter was only 2mm diameter. Thus I must ask:-

    1) Why not use a slot cutter...
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    Hoon With Attitude........

    Hi,

    Whilst browsing around the site about an hour ago, I heard a big bang just around the corner from where I live. After putting my crocs on I went out to investigate what had caused it. A kid...
  33. Hi Chris, What about Capral? Click on link for...

    Hi Chris,

    What about Capral? Click on link for more info:-

    Capral Ltd - Capral

    Regards
    MH
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    And remember to remove the sharp edges:wink:. A...

    And remember to remove the sharp edges:wink:. A piece of wood under the cutting zone wouldn't go a miss either.
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    Why not correctly ground flat bottom drills:?...

    Why not correctly ground flat bottom drills:? With the centre (web area already ground) just entering (and locating) the cutting edges will cut a nice circular hole with the addition of cutting oil. ...
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    Hi Funkychicken, Is there any reason you...

    Hi Funkychicken,

    Is there any reason you cannot just use allthread for your application? You could always either silver solder or tig bits together!!

    Regards
    MH
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    Hey Doug, Did you get your holes the way you...

    Hey Doug,

    Did you get your holes the way you wanted?

    Cheers
    MH
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    Hi Single Phase, Personally I would do the...

    Hi Single Phase,

    Personally I would do the yellow as shown and one on the opposite side because you are less likely to bow the angle iron as you would with the orange welds.

    But them I am not a...
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    Air Conditioning - Whose The Best?

    Hi,

    How do you rate the air conditioning in your car? I don't know if any organization i.e. RAC(V) have done any research on this, if so I couldn't find it via google:(.

    Is there anyway of...
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    Hi Pete F, So reading between the lines you...

    Hi Pete F,

    So reading between the lines you are saying that they (American sellers) are obligated to take the helmet back (at their cost - each way) if there is a genuine fault within the warranty...
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    Hi Interesting views submitted here. However I...

    Hi

    Interesting views submitted here. However I would have thought that even though the Australian dollar appears to be heading towards parity with the US dollar surely you wouldn't be saving much...
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    So rrober what you are implying is that I am a...

    So rrober what you are implying is that I am a dishonest person with no integrity?

    I can categorically state that in both incidents the police saw the offending people - after all the cyclists had...
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    Thanks for the reply Batpig. It makes you wonder...

    Thanks for the reply Batpig. It makes you wonder why bother saving that person’s life when your father ended getting into trouble through no fault of his own:rolleyes: I had the misfortune within...
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    Justice In Melbourne - A Joke

    An eye for an eye - Not in Melbourne (The Place To Be If You Are A Criminal).

    http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,26014745-2862,00.html
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    Melbourne Police

    Hi, I am an ordinary nobody tram driver who this morning was incensed as a result of an incident in the Docklands area.

    I had pulled up at the intersection of Bourke Street and the Harbour...
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    Thanks for the quick reply "The Bleeder". I...

    Thanks for the quick reply "The Bleeder".

    I just had a reply from the council stating that if the block of land was due to be built on shortly then temporary fencing is required.

    Btw, I did ask...
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    Are The Council Correct?

    Hi,

    The empty block of land that is on the other side of the road to us (opposite) as become overgrown with wild bushes and as in recent months become a dumping ground for the tenants in adjoining...
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    England "Trott" to Ashes win, beating Australia...

    England "Trott" to Ashes win, beating Australia by 197 runs at The Oval.

    Down to third in the World ranking now. Will be fourth should Sri Lanka beat the Kiwi's this week............
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    What Position Should a Crane Be Parked?

    Hi,

    I was down Collins Street in the city today where I noticed a Crane located on a building nearby that had the cable hanging over the road (at a great height). Thus I would be intrigued to know...
  50. Hi, I have found that peining down the damaged...

    Hi,

    I have found that peining down the damaged head with the ball pein end of a hammer closes up the hexagon. Then hammer in the allen key, this as got me out of the s--t many a time:wink:.

    MH
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