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29th January 2009, 05:40 PM
Thread: kriesler multi sonic stereo
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Farmboy, If my memory serves me correctly the...
Farmboy, If my memory serves me correctly the Multi-Sonic has a 3.5mm socket for playback input so you would only need a 3.5 stereo to 3.5 stereo cable from the MP3 to the playback socket. I am a...
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29th November 2008, 11:46 PM
Thread: Why not a Forum welding course ?
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Count me in!
Graham, Count me in too. I've dabbled with stick & Oxy for years but could do with somethimg like this. Les.
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6th November 2008, 05:55 PM
Thread: Cuttinn a power hacksaw blade
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Hi all, Why don't you give some thought to using...
Hi all, Why don't you give some thought to using a diamond or carbide coated "rod saw" blade in an ordinary hacksaw frame? They will cut all sorts of things, cut cool & are quite cheap! Cheers, Les.
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23rd August 2008, 10:59 PM
Thread: Help needed
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I have a GMC (I know, it's not a Rolls Royce) &...
I have a GMC (I know, it's not a Rolls Royce) & used a GMC 4 jaw chuck (GMC has 3/4 x 16 TPI thread). Fitted a drill chuck & shaft from a defunct cordless drill & after alignung with a dial gauge...
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15th August 2008, 11:19 PM
Thread: AL60 Chuck
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AL60 Chuck
Hi all, A neighbour & good mate has just purchased an AL60 lathe & does not know how to remove the chuck! He doesn't want me to weigh in with the oxy or the 14pound sledge so I thought I would ask on...
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29th February 2008, 11:36 PM
Thread: FM Transmitter for home stereo
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Just my 2 bob's worth! I have "built" 2 FM stereo...
Just my 2 bob's worth! I have "built" 2 FM stereo transmitter kits from Oatley Electronics, 1 for myself & 1 for a relative. Each is hooked up to an old PC & transmits beyond the boundaries of the...
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26th January 2008, 02:39 PM
Thread: Tool find- semi gloat
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DeSoutter dril
Interested to see the DeSoutter Streamline drill, when I was learning my trade (very early 60s) the boss had several of these drills & they were magnificent! Good pickup, I almost envy you. I am not...
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13th December 2007, 06:29 PM
Thread: I Pod Query.
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Hi all, A quick note, I have purchased a couple...
Hi all, A quick note, I have purchased a couple of cheap FM transmitters fro Go-Lo also known as Crazy Clarkes in some states. They plug into cig lighter socket & 3.5 mm plug into I-Pod ear phone...
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21st October 2007, 12:46 AM
Thread: British Auto Classic - next week
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I was very interested to see the cars pictured on...
I was very interested to see the cars pictured on the link! The Austin "Bakers van" was built by my late uncle in Port Augusta a few years back & was regularly seen around town & in processions &...
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16th October 2007, 11:12 PM
Thread: Snoring
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Hi all, Just came across this thread & have to...
Hi all, Just came across this thread & have to add my 2 bobs worth! I too continually heard from SWMBO that I snored all the time, then I started to stop breathing for varying periods. I guessed the...
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17th September 2007, 11:33 PM
Thread: metal band saw or hot cut off saw
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Makita metal blade
Hi all, I have a 7.25" makita TCT metal cutting blade in a cheap circular saw. The RPMs & arbor size of the cheap saw are identical to the Makita purpose built unit, the blade guard on the Makita is...
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6th December 2006, 01:16 AM
Thread: 1/4 HP enough for a disk sander
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Hi all, I have a home made disc sander! Use a 1/3...
Hi all, I have a home made disc sander! Use a 1/3 HP washer motor with a 7 inch disc & velcro backing. Motor is centrifugal switch type, in other words no cap. The unit works very well with minimal...
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6th November 2006, 11:09 PM
Thread: Auto darkening welding helmets
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I also have the Tecman like Grahame and, although...
I also have the Tecman like Grahame and, although I haven't used it a lot yet, I am very pleased with it, makes things a lot easier for the occassional welder like me! cheers, Les.
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10th October 2006, 10:25 AM
Thread: It is BL00DY ridiculous
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I have been following this discussion for a while...
I have been following this discussion for a while & would suggest that you have a look at an old large evaporative air cooler (lots around with rusted frames etc.). The centrifugal blower fan is...
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10th October 2006, 10:09 AM
Thread: Working With Wood Shows
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Poll: I only get to www show occasionally as there...
I only get to www show occasionally as there always seems to be some other commitment interfering! I do enjoy the shows but can understand the costs for exhibitors, only chance for country woodies to...
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25th August 2006, 08:56 AM
Thread: BHP Trimdeck
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I have to agree with using a tungsten carbide...
I have to agree with using a tungsten carbide metal cutting blade in a circular saw! I use a dedicated cheap ($40) saw with Makita blade & it is brilliant. Cheaper blades are now available & if...
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25th June 2006, 12:30 AM
Thread: Triton Router
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Derek & others, Have checked Mitre10 store,...
Derek & others, Have checked Mitre10 store, Router is model R1450, 1450 watts, $173.10, Makes the $39.00 look pretty good. Cheers, Les.
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22nd June 2006, 11:13 PM
Thread: Triton Router
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Derek, Don't remember price, considerably more...
Derek, Don't remember price, considerably more than $39.95 though. It was 1/2" & (from memory) about 1400 watt. I will check tomorrow & let you know. Cheers, Les.
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22nd June 2006, 10:48 PM
Thread: Triton Router
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A quick comment to Derek, I was walking through...
A quick comment to Derek, I was walking through local Mitre10 today fantasising about the tools when I saw the GMC fixed base router on display! According to their woodworking tools guy uit was new...
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28th May 2006, 10:43 PM
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GMC Thicknesser dust extraction.
I have fitted a piece of 100mm. stormwater pipe with a slot along its length, the slot is long enough to fit over the width of the chip shield, the top of the slot rests on top of the chip shield &...
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6th April 2006, 07:31 PM
Thread: I gotta get
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I think that this refers to abrasive fibre cut...
I think that this refers to abrasive fibre cut off wheels which,IMHO, are terrible for cutting sheet material, especially when used in a circular saw, the cold cut type blades are similar to a...
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5th April 2006, 05:56 PM
Thread: I gotta get
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I have had 1 of those Makita blades (just under...
I have had 1 of those Makita blades (just under $100.00) in a cheapy
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17th February 2006, 07:28 PM
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Bunnings?
I am inclined to suspect buckpassing on the part of the Big B, I recently ordered a gardening product from them after being told by the manufacturer that Bunnings were the agents. The guy in the...
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12th February 2006, 08:51 PM
Thread: Which router
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My belief is that triton routers sold anywhere in...
My belief is that triton routers sold anywhere in the world are universal motors and, as a result, are not all that fussed by mains frequency-also most such motors will run ok on DC. Induction motors...
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23rd January 2006, 11:43 PM
Thread: Bosh electric screwdriver
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Bosch Screwdriver
I am another one of probably many who is very happy with my little Bosch driver. Tons of grunt, Li-Ion battery is great(always seems to have a charge), it kills my son's GMC look-a-like! Cheers, Les
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22nd January 2006, 04:46 PM
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"Tagging"
As a retired tech I have come across this test & tag garbage! My belief is that the units for testing are grossly overpriced and that the test they perform is utter nonsense, I am probably opening a...
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17th December 2005, 12:14 PM
Thread: Big W Routers
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I have used my Powermaster 1500W several times on...
I have used my Powermaster 1500W several times on small jobs so far and I am quite happy with it! Much better valie than $39.00 GMC from Big W. I also have 2 of 1/4" GMC from ThriftyLink @ $39.95 on...
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1st December 2005, 10:08 PM
Thread: GMC 1200 Router Bits
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Stevan, Have had this router a few weeks & so...
Stevan, Have had this router a few weeks & so far, quite happy. It feels nicer to use than 1250 watt GMC. I have old Makita fixed base, single speed 1/2 inch, very good within its limits, 2 GMC...
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1st December 2005, 10:50 AM
Thread: GMC 1200 Router Bits
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Low price router
If you have a Big W store nearby have a look at the Power Master? 1500 watt unit, it is quite a nice handheld router, 50mm plunge, variable speed, soft start and collets for 1/4 inch,8mm & 1/2 inch...
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14th November 2005, 12:30 AM
Thread: those bra thingies
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:) Don't forget the HESTIA brand bra,--- Holds...
:) Don't forget the HESTIA brand bra,--- Holds Every Size Tit In Australia!;) Les.
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13th November 2005, 10:51 PM
Thread: Removing a drill chuck
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I would suggest that you open the chuck to max...
I would suggest that you open the chuck to max capacity and put a phillips head screw driver (probably #2) into chuck and undo screw which stops chuck unthreading from shaft, it will be a left hand...
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7th June 2005, 11:40 PM
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GMC tools
I to have numerous GMC tools & I'm very pleased with them! Without a product range like GMC many of us would not be able to get as deeply into this great hobby, after all a home workshop is exactly...
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7th June 2005, 11:14 PM
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Metal cutting
I have bought Makita ferrous metal cutting blade on recommendation of my boilermaker son who uses one in a cheap 7.25" saw to cut miniorb etc. He says it is the best way he has found. The Makita cold...
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3rd April 2005, 12:46 AM
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I recently bought a GMC 24volt kit, drill, 3...
I recently bought a GMC 24volt kit, drill, 3 batteries, charger with timer, heaps of drill and driver bits etc. in a reasonable carry case from Home Hardware for $119.00. Seem pretty good to me!
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3rd April 2005, 12:33 AM
Thread: GMC Thicknesser
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I also have GMC thicknesser and I am happy with...
I also have GMC thicknesser and I am happy with it, softwood & hardwood ( jarrah) present no problems! I have made dust chute from 500mm of 100 mm PVc pipe with slot length of chip chute and fixed...
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18th October 2004, 11:39 PM
Thread: Speed control for induction motor
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If all you want to do is drop the speed you can...
If all you want to do is drop the speed you can use a heavy diode in series with the ac feed. This will feed one half only of the sine wave AC to the motor and effectively be 25 hz., hence...
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28th August 2004, 12:19 AM
Thread: Plane Blade Surface Grinder
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GMC Wet Grinder
I have just been given GMC wetstone grinder for birthday by SWMBO, purchased from Mitre10. $99.00 in fathers' day cat. Normally about $110.00 .
It appears to be brilliant for money although I...