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  1. Thread: Welder Choice

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    :whs:

    :whs:
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    I did the same as Mid Life. Brackets and bolts...

    I did the same as Mid Life. Brackets and bolts where the chassis crosses the draw bar.
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    Well it's been a while but trailer is 99%...

    Well it's been a while but trailer is 99% finished.

    Lancer wheels didn't work out. After machining hubs to get wheel on they would have required hub-centric rings to locate them because they...
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    Check that the centrifugal switch is working...

    Check that the centrifugal switch is working first. It is mounted under the fan cover on the end of the motor.
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    I remember watching Stan Ceglinski at the Brissy...

    I remember watching Stan Ceglinski at the Brissy wood show demonstrate shingle splitting. Fairly sure he was using Bloodwood, but it was a few years ago.
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    So the tray twists when one wheel is loaded more...

    So the tray twists when one wheel is loaded more than the other on an axle?
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    The tray looks twisted in the pic in post #20. ...

    The tray looks twisted in the pic in post #20.

    Optical illusion?
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    As far as zero turn mowers go, I notice the local...

    As far as zero turn mowers go, I notice the local contractors that mow the traffic islands and some roadside grass use Toro mowers. Seem to chew through it fairly well. I have an uncle in Cooktown...
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    How much area has to be mowed? I started on 3...

    How much area has to be mowed?

    I started on 3 1/2 acres of cow paddock with an old B4200 Kubota compact tractor. Virtually un-stopable but slow due to only having 44 inch cut width on the mid...
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    G'day Pete, If you go to page 132 of that PDF...

    G'day Pete,

    If you go to page 132 of that PDF you linked you will see the explanation of discrimination. I think this is what you are referring to with your 20 floor building explanation. Ka...
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    I don't think this is correct. ka rating...

    I don't think this is correct.

    ka rating refers to maximum fault that the cb can safely interrupt without damage.
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    Penetrol Wood Oil usually. Keep coating to get...

    Penetrol Wood Oil usually. Keep coating to get the level of gloss you want. Usually 2 coats is enough for me (wet sanded). Maybe some Ubeaut traditional wax to finish.
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    Why do you want to convert it?

    Why do you want to convert it?
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    If it was mine I would include a starter like the...

    If it was mine I would include a starter like the one you have linked to (Electrician Supplies). If you wanted an extra E-stop somewhere else on the machine, a starter makes it easy to connect.
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    Cat No KC5478 from jaycar would work.

    Cat No KC5478 from jaycar would work.
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    No. It's only good for 120w. You will need a...

    No. It's only good for 120w.

    You will need a controller for universal motors.
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    :2tsup:

    :2tsup:
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    We use the rittal cabinet thermostats at work but...

    We use the rittal cabinet thermostats at work but they need to be wired in. A quick google turned this up.

    BRAND NEW 1U THERMOSTAT FOR 19INCH SERVER CABINET | eBay

    Looks ok if there's room.
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    Clean and elegant. I like it!

    Clean and elegant. I like it!
  20. Thread: Trailer rebuild

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    The axle thing has been mentioned many times by...

    The axle thing has been mentioned many times by Yonnee and goes like this.

    Axle goes 25mm back from center of box for each 300mm of box length. So a 7 foot box (2.1m roughly) would have center of...
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    A 7 pin large plug and socket would accept the...

    A 7 pin large plug and socket would accept the 6mm^2 wire.

    Large Round - Products - Narva

    Using chassis as an earth would probably work as long as there is a solid connection from battery to...
  22. Thread: Erection

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    After putting up a 17.5m x 7.5m (with 17.5 x 6...

    After putting up a 17.5m x 7.5m (with 17.5 x 6 awning) I would say a 6x6 would be childs play. I would still give it a couple of weekends though. If doing it yourself, I would recommend using some of...
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    Looks a bit big to me too but it's a bit hard to...

    Looks a bit big to me too but it's a bit hard to tell from the pic. I have the axles out of mine at the moment and the backing plate overlaps the edge of the drum by about 5mm. The backing plate...
  24. Thread: Shopping overseas

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    Perhaps they want people to spend up on their...

    Perhaps they want people to spend up on their credit cards so they can pay them more interest?
  25. Thread: New Family member

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    Good looking pup Bob. We've had one for a bit...

    Good looking pup Bob. We've had one for a bit over 3 years and she's turned out great. Was a bit worried about being too energetic (working dog stock) but she'll sleep all day on verandah until time...
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    Putting that number into google will reveal they...

    Putting that number into google will reveal they are bearings from 1930-50 chev front wheels. How old do you think the trailer is?
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    Or, centrifugal switch not operating?

    Or, centrifugal switch not operating?
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    Might be worth going over to the Renovate Forum ...

    Might be worth going over to the Renovate Forum and having a look around in the kitchen subforum (use your user name and password from here to see pics). You might even be able to justify the cost of...
  29. Thread: Saw files

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    I know Lie-Nielsen Australia have them but a...

    I know Lie-Nielsen Australia have them but a quick google also turned up these blokes Taper Files (No Handle)
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    I would be tempted to flatten the sole of the...

    I would be tempted to flatten the sole of the plane if it was mine. Still got the instruction sheet that came with the plane?
  31. You can get the "D" rings that Yonnee has linked...

    You can get the "D" rings that Yonnee has linked from "The Mans Toyshop" in Rocky. Will cost about $11 though.
  32. Thread: Al's tooling up!!

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    Is that trailer ok to carry 2400kg? Although I...

    Is that trailer ok to carry 2400kg? Although I guess the picture proves it :D
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    Yep, was planning on rocker setup and ford...

    Yep, was planning on rocker setup and ford bearings. Not sure if I can stretch the budget to brakes all round, even though it would be nice.

    Tow vehicle will be Nissan Patrol Ute (coil suspension,...
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    Thanks for the replies.:) Wheels are off...

    Thanks for the replies.:)




    Wheels are off my Missus' car :doh:
    Center hole tapers down to 55mm where the cap fits in in. I think I read somewhere that hubs can be machined slightly if need...
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    Tandem Box trailer questions

    I've decided I would like to build a tandem box trailer that will be used for general trailer stuff as well as moving my compact tractor (900kg roughly) up to our new block for working on weekends.
    ...
  36. Thread: New welder!

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    I have had a Weldskill 130 for a few years and...

    I have had a Weldskill 130 for a few years and it's been excellent. There's also a 170 at work that hasn't been any trouble either although it's fitted with a 15 amp plug that limits it's use at...
  37. Thread: Maleny wood show

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    I was there. First time. Smaller than Brissy show...

    I was there. First time. Smaller than Brissy show and much better because of it. I don't normally buy much at shows but picked up a board of Huon and a can of Kunos oil to try out.
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    A power circuit is quite often protected by a...

    A power circuit is quite often protected by a 20amp circuit breaker.
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    Nice work :)

    Nice work :)
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    Rob Cosman has a neat way of doing it. I ended up...

    Rob Cosman has a neat way of doing it. I ended up using a bit of tool steel in mine to get more of a scraping cut. It's described here
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    Have you tried a new lamp (bulb)?

    Have you tried a new lamp (bulb)?
  42. I don't know what I've done wrong/right? but I...

    I don't know what I've done wrong/right? but I don't get spam. Had the same address for about four or five years.:?

    Not that I'm complaining:D
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    I've just broken in a set (style 881 over here...

    I've just broken in a set (style 881 over here ). A good layer of leather dressing (about 2mm thick) in the areas that need to bend/crease (there's places around the tongue that end up being 4 layers...
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    Simply changing driving style would be a good...

    Simply changing driving style would be a good start for a lot of people. I go down to Brisbane every now and then and every red light is like a drag race.
    It's getting pretty bad up here as well,...
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    Seems to be ok where it is, ANNOUNCEMENTS A...

    Seems to be ok where it is,

    ANNOUNCEMENTS A forum for ALL WOODWORKERS.Tell the world about your new product, service, web site, whatever. Announce upcoming woodies events, meetings, exhibitions,...
  46. Thread: work clothes?

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    Then when you go work in an Aluminium smelter,...

    Then when you go work in an Aluminium smelter, lace ups are out and velcro is in.:?
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    I think there may be one or two inaccuracies in...

    I think there may be one or two inaccuracies in your suppliers advice.:oo:

    Just for a laugh you could sign up over here and ask them if they think your suppliers comments have any truth to them.
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    I haven't come across any, and I've been using it...

    I haven't come across any, and I've been using it for a few months now.

    The link below takes you to the Ubuntu Webcast site and it gives you a pretty good intro to what it's all about and how to...
  49. Thread: Location Location

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    Or you could leave it where it is and cut a hole...

    Or you could leave it where it is and cut a hole in the back of the cupboard. Any chance you want to keep your cordless tools in the cupboard with their chargers?
  50. Thread: Boom Times in W.A

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    Not if you add the correct dictionary.:)...

    Not if you add the correct dictionary.:)
    https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/browse/type:3
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