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    445746 Well, that took a while!!

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    Well, that took a while!!
  2. Nah - just having a rest. Hard work delivering...

    Nah - just having a rest. Hard work delivering all those presents over Christmas!!
  3. Finally got around to getting a picture!! 406002

    Finally got around to getting a picture!!
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  4. Don't happen to live on Ringood - Warrandyte Rd...

    Don't happen to live on Ringood - Warrandyte Rd by any chance? Saw a couple of likely looking reindeers in a paddock out there. If they are yours, they look pretty good!!
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    Couldn't find out how to get free postage from...

    Couldn't find out how to get free postage from Blackwoods for orders under $100 - if anyone knows how I am interested!!

    Managed to get the reducers at Reece Plumbing - price about the same and...
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    Set up an online account but a minimum $100 order...

    Set up an online account but a minimum $100 order to qualify for free shipping. Otherwise $14 shipping for my $11 order!! How do you manage the free delivery??

    CartChange your delivery or pickup...
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    Buttweld Fittings

    I went to Blackwoods on Fri to get some buttweld fittings (a couple of 1-1/2" to 1" concentric reducers to be precise). Had to take the afternoon off work because Blackwoods aren't open on Sat. When...
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    Annular Cutter Adaptor

    Someone mentioned an annular cutter adaptor for a pedestal drill in a recent post. Seems like a good alternative to a hole saw for a couple of jobs I have coming up. Can't find out much about them so...
  9. Thread: Bi-metal Blade

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    I have made contact with one of the eBay...

    I have made contact with one of the eBay suppliers CBA identified and they can make the blade at 1645mm L (which is a couple of mm longer than 64.5") for the same price so I am just sorting out to...
  10. Thread: Bi-metal Blade

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    Thanks guys - lots of great information. Have...

    Thanks guys - lots of great information. Have emailed a few of the sources identified and I will see what comes back (should have guessed a 6 x 4 machine would have the blade length in inches rather...
  11. Thread: Bi-metal Blade

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    Bi-metal Blade

    I am after some bi-metal blades for my Hares & Forbes metal cutting bandsaw (pretty much a generic 6 x 4 http://www.machineryhouse.com.au/B002). Blades are 1645mm L x 12.7mm W x 0.65mm T. I am...
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    Not afraid of Phil or Marko.......

    Not afraid of Phil or Marko.......
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    Would like to come along. Would be able to tell...

    Would like to come along. Would be able to tell within 24 hrs whether I could get the time off.

    Grant
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    1 day? - no way!

    1 day? - no way!
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    A photo of my block (which I have called "My...

    A photo of my block (which I have called "My Precious") sitting on the kitchen bench. Wife has suggested it won't stay there very long. Thanks to Phil, Marco and all the other guys. Planning on...
  16. Thread: Camera slider

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    Ken, I have replied to your thread on the CNC...

    Ken,

    I have replied to your thread on the CNC page. I have now read through the thread here and I think what you are trying to do is not too hard with either the Adafruit Motor Shield or the Easy...
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    Ken, Generally the Stepper Shields have a...

    Ken,

    Generally the Stepper Shields have a direction pin that selects whether the stepper rotates CW or CCW. If it is the Adafruit Motor Shield that uses the TB6612FNG chip then this will be the...
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    I am interested if there are any vacancies and...

    I am interested if there are any vacancies and you are willing to take on a newbie.

    Grant
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    Dangerous Prototypes make a nice PCB for ATX...

    Dangerous Prototypes make a nice PCB for ATX power supply conversions. See this page for some of the builds:

    http://dangerousprototypes.com/category/atx-bb/

    You can buy the PCB from SeeedStudio...
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    DocBug, PJ, cava & jackaroo, Thanks for the...

    DocBug, PJ, cava & jackaroo,

    Thanks for the suggestions and recommendations. I will give them a call and check them out. I was at RP Steel yesterday and didn't even think of asking them!!

    Grant
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    Stainless Steel Supplier Melbourne

    I am looking for a stainless steel supplier in Melbourne (eastern suburbs even better). I am only after a small amount (4 -5 metres of 6-7mm round bar ). Does anyone have a recommended supplier?
    ...
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    Warrick, Thanks - I will check out those...

    Warrick,

    Thanks - I will check out those connectors. Like the idea that they are actually rated for 230V!!

    Grant
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    Ch4iS, I was wondering about the mic plug set...

    Ch4iS,

    I was wondering about the mic plug set up! - will take your advice and get a better plug.

    I would be interested in the VFD configuration you used if you are willing to share. Might as...
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    I am also trying to source a plug for the...

    I am also trying to source a plug for the spindle. The socket is three pin but I can only find 2 pin or 4 pin at Jaycar. Does anyone know where I can get a three pin plug? Or is this why so many...
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    Hitachi VFD & Spindle

    I was wondering whether anyone has had any experience in connecting a Hitachi VFD to a spindle. The VFD is a X200 but the spindle is non-descript and I don't Know much about it (other than the fan is...
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    BobL, Can you explain the difference between...

    BobL,

    Can you explain the difference between 240V ∆ and 415V ∆? Are you talking about different motors or are you talking about different connections for the motor windings?

    Grant
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    BobL, It is for a buffing / polishing setup...

    BobL,

    It is for a buffing / polishing setup that I am building. This thread has more details: https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=187886

    Grant
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    Simon, Pretty much settled on a VFD and 3...

    Simon,

    Pretty much settled on a VFD and 3 phase motor. Picked up a 3 phase motor from my Dad's shed on the weekend - can't argue about the cost (free) but may be a bit big for my application so I...
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    Rob, Good read - pretty much covers off...

    Rob,

    Good read - pretty much covers off everything I am looking at. One question - what is the 3 phase motor normally wired as? I am assuming delta?

    Grant
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    VFD / Motor Combination

    Looking at build a small VFD controlled motor (about 1 - 1.5HP). I have read through a number of the VFD posts but a lot are from the CNC guys who are more focused on high speed spindles rather than...
  31. Thread: Buffing Setup

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    I am thinking of initially setting it up with a...

    I am thinking of initially setting it up with a motor and pulley arrangement to sort out speeds etc and then going to a VFD (which I have not quite got my head around yet). Probably will use 10" or...
  32. Thread: Buffing Setup

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    Thanks for the link - it has a wealth of...

    Thanks for the link - it has a wealth of information. I will probably go with a 2HP 2800RPM motor and use a combination of pulley ratio and VFD to get something in the 6000 - 9000 fpm range. Haven't...
  33. Thread: Buffing Setup

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    Buffing Setup

    I have managed to pick up this Buffing Spindle from a steel fabricator that was throwing it out. It was used to buff up stainless steel (you can see the remnants of a buffing wheel on the left hand...
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    Wanted - Brisbane To Melbourne

    Looking for someone to pick up an outboard motor from Brisbane and drop off in Melbourne (or somewhere in Victoria where I can pick up). The motor has been purchased for use for a motor I am...
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    Thanks for the information. I am out that way...

    Thanks for the information. I am out that way tomorrow so I will check them out.
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    Fibreglass Supplies - Melbourne

    Trying to find a good fibreglass supplies (resin, mat etc) supplier. I am located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne but I am willing to travel if the price is right:U. I have found a few in SE Qld...
  37. Thread: Square Nuts

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    Don't need to be square - 16mm across a single...

    Don't need to be square - 16mm across a single flat is the important measurement. Thickness is not as important, along as it is sufficient to tighten up. It would be good to find a Nyloc version as...
  38. Thread: Square Nuts

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    I was thinking of Profile Automation but I will...

    I was thinking of Profile Automation but I will check out 80/20 as well. Thanks very much!!
  39. Thread: Square Nuts

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    Thanks for the reply - CNC AND CUPCAKE WORLD was...

    Thanks for the reply - CNC AND CUPCAKE WORLD was the eBay store I was looking at. I will give AME System a call and see what they can do. I seem to recall there was a company in Sydney that sold...
  40. Thread: Square Nuts

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    Square Nuts

    I am looking for a supplier of square nuts for a CNC build. I need quite a few (>200), mostly M6. The approximate size of the nut is 16mm x 16mm. I have seen some on eBay for $1.95 each but I am...
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    Pete, What height have you got? I will check...

    Pete,

    What height have you got? I will check and see if it will fit into my pedestal drill press.

    Grant
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    Guys, Thanks for all the thoughts and ideas -...

    Guys,

    Thanks for all the thoughts and ideas - I have had a few PMs which have offered assistance far above and beyond what I would expect. This forum is generous beyond belief!

    Status as of...
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    Needed a reason to by a Dremel Trio!! Does peeve...

    Needed a reason to by a Dremel Trio!! Does peeve me that they cost $147 at Bunnings but only $54 at Amazon. May be time to invest in a 120VAC transformer!
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    Some good options. The Jaycar LED panel meter...

    Some good options.
    The Jaycar LED panel meter bezel is the sort of thing he was hoping to find. It (the bezel) is attached to the LED display and the whole unit cost about $30. You can't just buy...
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    Advice re cutting hole in plastic box

    I am after some advice regarding a small job. My son's final year electrical engineering project involves a microcontroller system that utilizes an LCD (standard 16 x 2 that you buy off eBay). The...
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    PM sent

    PM sent
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    Robot Building Kit

    Stumbled across this today and thought it may be of interest:

    OpenBeam Precut Machinist Kit - Silver Aluminum ID: 1166 - $199.95 : Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits

    I...
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    Wow - nice looking stand!!

    Wow - nice looking stand!!
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    Sticky: Sydney - Auction HAFCO Lathe Thu 11 Oct

    Can't quite identify what model it is.

    Upcoming Auctions - Bid Buy Sold Auctions
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    Checked with him - he is up for it. Material cost...

    Checked with him - he is up for it. Material cost only (mate's rates he said). I think he is looking at getting some cheap mill work done down the line! Will give you a call tomorrow.

    Grant
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