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18th August 2020, 08:38 AM
Thread: Altering Cavity door unit.
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yes, whole wall is to be packed 10mm on that side.
yes, whole wall is to be packed 10mm on that side.
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17th August 2020, 09:16 PM
Thread: Altering Cavity door unit.
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Two good suggestions rwbuild, I'm going to use...
Two good suggestions rwbuild, I'm going to use them both, replace the split jamb, on the offset side, with one 10mm wider.
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17th August 2020, 04:43 PM
Thread: Altering Cavity door unit.
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Altering Cavity door unit.
Has anyone successfully made a Hume cavity door unit wider ?
I have a cavity door unit that for a 90mm stud wall, but I need it for a 100mm stud width.
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15th August 2020, 08:01 AM
Thread: Attaching timber to RSJ
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thanks for replying rwbiuld
thanks for replying rwbiuld
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14th August 2020, 08:54 PM
Thread: Attaching timber to RSJ
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So this is either a bad idea or nobody has a clue...
So this is either a bad idea or nobody has a clue what I'm talking about.
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14th August 2020, 07:52 AM
Thread: Attaching timber to RSJ
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Attaching timber to RSJ
I'm adding some walls in a large underfloor area at my sons house, which requires me to box in a 180 x 100 (approx.) RSJ with Plasterboard.
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12th November 2017, 07:30 PM
Thread: Removing Roofing Nails
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Thanks guys, some good suggestions, I'll try the...
Thanks guys, some good suggestions, I'll try the Pipe idea first , then progress to cutting the nails if needed.
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11th November 2017, 07:58 PM
Thread: Removing Roofing Nails
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Removing Roofing Nails
I need to remove some trimclad roofing sheets on my garage, to gain access to the trusses for a carport extension, this roof has been in place for a number of years and is fastened with old style Gal...
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2nd September 2009, 09:06 AM
Thread: which coolant ?
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the my pump is actually a fountain pump bought...
the my pump is actually a fountain pump bought from bunnings, the aerator is a faulty unit (oxegenator)from a spa
the ultracut sounds like the go, but for it to be cost effective It would need to... -
1st September 2009, 11:13 PM
Thread: which coolant ?
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Bumpity bump
Bumpity bump
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7th February 2009, 07:27 AM
Thread: Boring attachment
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Thanx Franco, thats very similiar to the one I...
Thanx Franco,
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10th January 2009, 03:09 PM
Thread: Boring attachment
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thanx guys, certianly something to think about. ...
thanx guys, certianly something to think about.
If I recall the one I was refering too in my first post, used HSS section as opposed to the boring bars ?? -
10th January 2009, 07:53 AM
Thread: Boring attachment
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yes thats what I'm after. pretty complex...
yes thats what I'm after.
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9th January 2009, 10:26 PM
Thread: Boring attachment
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Boring attachment
anyone had a go at making a boring attachment (sorry correct name escapes me atm) for boring large holes (larger than common drill sizes anyway) in a mill / drill.
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15th December 2008, 09:33 PM
Thread: which coolant ?
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I guess my tank would be about 15 ltr ( it feeds...
I guess my tank would be about 15 ltr ( it feeds to both the lathe and the mill), goes to show how much I use either machine and or coolant.
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15th December 2008, 03:53 PM
Thread: which coolant ?
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my question was more out of interest in what...
my question was more out of interest in what other ppl are using and any benifets if any and any cost advantage
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15th December 2008, 02:59 PM
Thread: which coolant ?
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thanx Retro, some good info there for me to...
thanx Retro, some good info there for me to follow up on.
just as a mtter of interest what does the Rocol stuff cost you ?
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15th December 2008, 07:33 AM
Thread: which coolant ?
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have'nt heard of cimcool, but will look in to it.
have'nt heard of cimcool, but will look in to it.
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14th December 2008, 09:55 PM
Thread: which coolant ?
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which coolant ?
I've been using soluble Oil ( @ 15:1 IIRC) as a coolant on the lathe for a while now, but its almost due for a change, (starting to get a bit dirty). Curious to hear what others are using.
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31st May 2008, 10:51 PM
Thread: bike lift plans
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one more pic, just tp prove it works ...
one more pic, just tp prove it works
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31st May 2008, 09:26 AM
Thread: bike lift plans
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10mm eyebolts (that where'nt fitted when that...
10mm eyebolts (that where'nt fitted when that photo was take) located at the front and centre, for securing the bike while on the lifter.
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30th May 2008, 08:54 PM
Thread: bike lift plans
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I think Neksmerj's originall estimate was around...
I think Neksmerj's originall estimate was around 30-40 hrs but it was closer to 48 hrs and around $260 in materials, with out the Jack and the ply for the top.
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30th May 2008, 08:28 PM
Thread: bike lift plans
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well my project is finally complete thanks again...
well my project is finally complete thanks again to ken for his time and guidance, I have made a few minor changes to your drawing, but nothing to drastic.
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28th April 2008, 02:42 AM
Thread: bike lift plans
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yes thanks Ken, for your time and considerable...
yes thanks Ken, for your time and considerable effort with the Plans, Will post some pics when I get it finished
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2nd April 2008, 07:46 PM
Thread: bike lift plans
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yes the plans I have are for the one in my post...
yes the plans I have are for the one in my post on page 1, and yes unfortunaltey they are copyright
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2nd April 2008, 05:20 PM
Thread: bike lift plans
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well I may not be as old as you, but I'm older...
well I may not be as old as you, but I'm older than my son (20) and he reckons I'm old :o as for the hack you havent seen me at work have you :C
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23rd March 2008, 08:43 PM
Thread: bike lift plans
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I have been able to get plans for a lifter that...
I have been able to get plans for a lifter that looks very similiar to the one in your pic, but it designed to lift heavy bikes.
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5th March 2008, 07:30 AM
Thread: Drilling Steel
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if you have a look at the chart above, you'll...
if you have a look at the chart above, you'll notice that is actually faster, 45 m/min as a opposed to 30m/min for mild steel.
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2nd March 2008, 08:36 PM
Thread: Engineers around Newcastle ?
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Engineers around Newcastle ?
I have managed to get hold of some plans for my bike lift table as per my previous thread.
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?t=67184
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2nd March 2008, 08:25 PM
Thread: Drilling Steel
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depends on Material and size of the drill ...
depends on Material and size of the drill
this should help
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23rd February 2008, 08:20 PM
Thread: bike lift plans
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that exactly what I'm after either hydraulic ,...
that exactly what I'm after either hydraulic , pneumatic or a combination of both.
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20th February 2008, 08:26 PM
Thread: bike lift plans
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thanks for that should help greatly, just need to...
thanks for that should help greatly, just need to figure out pivot locate and length now
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20th February 2008, 07:55 PM
Thread: bike lift plans
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I was thinking of putting the design on a diet,...
I was thinking of putting the design on a diet, but not to sure how light to go ?. was thinking some thing like 30x30x3 RHS and 30x30x3 angle ?
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19th February 2008, 09:02 PM
Thread: bike lift plans
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thanx for the link, will sent them an email and...
thanx for the link, will sent them an email and see what the plans are worth $AUD.
most of the one available to buy are around $350-400, but some of them dont look that strong, the one in the... -
19th February 2008, 07:48 PM
Thread: bike lift plans
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yes please.
yes please.
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19th February 2008, 05:24 PM
Thread: bike lift plans
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bike lift plans
anyone had a go at building one of these or know where I can get plans to built one.
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21st August 2007, 06:55 PM
Thread: bending 10mm round bar
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thanx Guys, I made up bending jig today.
thanx Guys, I made up bending jig today.
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20th August 2007, 09:39 PM
Thread: bending 10mm round bar
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I actually thought of using the Welder to bend...
I actually thought of using the Welder to bend it, ie runa good weld along the outer edge of the bend, then bend while hot, gring off weld when cool.
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20th August 2007, 09:18 PM
Thread: bending 10mm round bar
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bending 10mm round bar
I need to bend some 10mm round bar for a project I'm working on.
a couple of the bends are large dia. (50mm) and can be done cold, but some are right angle bends and will require heating to get a a... -
24th June 2007, 09:36 AM
Thread: adding a coolant tank
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yes, a stronger aerator would work, mine has'nt a...
yes, a stronger aerator would work, mine has'nt a strong enough air stream to break the surface, hence the tramp oil forms a skin.
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22nd June 2007, 09:47 PM
Thread: adding a coolant tank
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as mentioned above I have read that by aerating...
as mentioned above I have read that by aerating the coolant tank, you can stop you coolant going off ( turning into an alien life form).
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18th June 2007, 05:49 PM
Thread: Marking Blue Blues
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I am reffering to marking blue use as a medium...
I am reffering to marking blue use as a medium for marking out jobs prior to machining, think the copper sulphate would seve the same purpose but is a :C to remove.
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17th June 2007, 08:30 PM
Thread: Marking Blue Blues
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thanx ppl
thanx ppl
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17th June 2007, 04:34 PM
Thread: Marking Blue Blues
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Marking Blue Blues
anyone know of a where I can get Marking Blue ?
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13th June 2007, 08:44 PM
Thread: Material supplies
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Material supplies
I have a couple of jobs coming up where I need small lengths (about 100mm) of both 30mm Brass and stainless steel.
problem is to buy either of these you need to buy by the mtr.
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13th June 2007, 08:58 AM
Thread: What oils are we using in our machines.
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I was told by Hare & Forbes to use Valvoline...
I was told by Hare & Forbes to use Valvoline Ultramax 46 in my AL320G when I bought it. :? :? :?
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30th May 2007, 07:47 PM
Thread: materials Mass Data
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beautiful, just what I was after :2tsup:
beautiful, just what I was after :2tsup:
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30th May 2007, 02:52 PM
Thread: materials Mass Data
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materials Mass Data
anyone know where i can find information on the mass per kg on different metals ?
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27th May 2007, 11:23 AM
Thread: Stainless Steel or 4140
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thanx for the excellent feedback. I have...
thanx for the excellent feedback.
I have decided to make the spacers out of solid 316 for a number of reasons
1 its easier than machining the wear ring abd getting the "fit"
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25th May 2007, 01:17 AM
Thread: Stainless Steel or 4140
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thanx for the feedback the spacers are rear axle...
thanx for the feedback the spacers are rear axle spacers on an enduro bike.
the grit etc gets under the lip of the seal and gouges the aluminium, hence the need for a wear ring. they are approx 30mm...