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13th May 2017, 09:28 PM
Thread: Old Dawn Catalogues
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Thanks looks in very nice condition.
Thanks looks in very nice condition.
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13th May 2017, 01:07 PM
Thread: Old Dawn Catalogues
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Any chance of a pic or two of your Filers vice -...
Any chance of a pic or two of your Filers vice - they seem quite rare.
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7th May 2017, 09:51 PM
Thread: Old Dawn Catalogues
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Old Dawn Catalogues
Posted this on the Metalwork Forum but some here will find this interesting too perhaps:
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17th November 2016, 10:07 PM
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Thanks for your replies - I haven't had time to...
Thanks for your replies - I haven't had time to go back with it but do believe it may be an issue in relation to driving of the mosfets used in switching the motor speed. Apparently mosfets are used...
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30th October 2016, 01:38 PM
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Thanks I had seen that article - some say they...
Thanks I had seen that article - some say they whine some say not - it does sound electrical in nature and is only audible when the trigger is depressed and motor's not turning or turning at low...
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30th October 2016, 01:11 PM
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Milwaukee M12 IR 3/8" Cordless Ratchet Electronic Whining Noise
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Just bought myself one of these M12 Milwaukee Cordless Ratchets and have noticed it makes an irritating electronic whining noise from the switch area when the trigger is initially... -
6th August 2015, 07:57 PM
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Gedore originally were made in Germany then they...
Gedore originally were made in Germany then they started making some tools in South Africa then India too. The Indian spanners seem crudely made - the Sth African stuff is serviceable.
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25th July 2015, 07:09 PM
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German Tool Names - Correct Pronunciation?
I have sometimes wondered about the correct pronunciation of the various German tool makers names like Gedore, Dowidat etc - this video may help - not how I thought but he ought to know being German...
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7th June 2015, 02:59 PM
Thread: Australian Welding History Links
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Australian Welding History Links
I was looking around on CIGWELD's internet pages and found a couple of interesting history resources for any who might be interested in when things were still made in this country - look at the two...
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8th September 2014, 11:50 AM
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Golden City Implements Machinery - How much was saved?
I was just re-reading the old thread from a few years ago on that fabulous horde of old machine tools in Bendigo and was wondering what the outcome was - the thread sort of tailed off in the end -...
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7th September 2014, 01:44 PM
Thread: Old Ritch Pty Ltd tool- What is it?
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Only a guess but maybe automotive valve guide...
Only a guess but maybe automotive valve guide chamfering tool or less likely - a part of a water pump rebuild tool set.
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7th September 2014, 12:22 PM
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REGISTRATION CLOSED I'm in
I'm in
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2nd September 2014, 08:03 AM
Thread: Prostate Biopsy Costs
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Thanks to all for your replies. Very helpful.
Thanks to all for your replies.
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29th August 2014, 11:44 PM
Thread: Prostate Biopsy Costs
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Thanks for that information - may not be as...
Thanks for that information - may not be as costly as I thought.
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25th August 2014, 10:42 AM
Thread: Prostate Biopsy Costs
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Prostate Biopsy Costs
Can any one comment on the recent cost of a prostate biopsy?
My urologist's fee is $1000 apparently plus all the other costs which his receptionist was a bit vague on.
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2nd May 2014, 06:12 PM
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Metalworking Deceased Estate Clearance Brisbane 4122 Pick Up Only
I would like to alert Brisbane hobby metalworkers to an opportunity to buy items from a deceased estate - I have spent 15 mins trying to work out where this notice should be posted but don't see an...
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19th September 2013, 11:57 AM
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Thanks for the links but no downloadable owner's...
Thanks for the links but no downloadable owner's manuals there - not too hard to figure out anyway but always nice to have documentation on your tools if available.
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15th September 2013, 05:00 PM
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Centauro TM 1200 Lathe Info or Manual Request
Just scored one of these real cheap and will collect it next weekend but for now does anyone know much about these or have a manual - they are made in Italy and seem simple but strong machines -...
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1st September 2013, 03:29 PM
Thread: 9" Grinder ID
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An update for anyone interested - I believe this...
An update for anyone interested - I believe this now to be a Bergin brand grinder - made in Heidelberg Germany I believe. Super heavy duty in any case.
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17th March 2013, 12:59 PM
Thread: Framing Nail Guns
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Thanks Rob for the post - good to know the...
Thanks Rob for the post - good to know the relative driving power of these.
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10th March 2013, 05:02 PM
Thread: 9" Grinder ID
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Have tried already to contact him but no reply as...
Have tried already to contact him but no reply as yet - will keep looking for a picture of one on the web.
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4th March 2013, 10:01 AM
Thread: 9" Grinder ID
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Thanks for your feedback - the colours do look...
Thanks for your feedback - the colours do look like those used by Makita but I haven't been able able to find a picture of one like it.
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16th February 2013, 12:12 PM
Thread: 9" Grinder ID
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9" Grinder ID
I am trying to identify the brand of this angle grinder - it has a maker's tag on the side but is too worn to read - it is super heavy duty and double insulated.
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24th May 2012, 01:40 PM
Thread: Tool Store Practices
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Tool Store Practices
Thought this was interesting reading and it may help readers here from getting stung - many people only look for the cheapest price though and don't care about the other stuff mentioned in this...
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4th May 2012, 10:05 AM
Thread: Richardson Drill Press
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Congratulations JohnQ, You have the nicest...
Congratulations JohnQ,
You have the nicest and newest looking Richardson/Sterling Drill I have ever seen (apart from that motor which isn't original any way).
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11th April 2012, 01:46 PM
Thread: Scored a ryobi compound miter saw!
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Nice to have a win occasionally isn't it :) ...
Nice to have a win occasionally isn't it :)
It is amazing really what a difference Ebay has made to getting things which local suppliers won't stock or their slack-jawed sullen staff have never... -
7th March 2012, 05:55 PM
Thread: Leytool Hand Drill - New Respect
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Hi Mike, Yes I find one of these little...
Hi Mike,
Yes I find one of these little drills is still very useful for drilling screw-holes when the battery drill is flat and you don't want to wait for it to recharge. The bakelite handle is... -
16th December 2011, 09:01 AM
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Thanks for your suggestions - looks like I have...
Thanks for your suggestions - looks like I have found some usable steel thanks to a helpful member of the forum.
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14th December 2011, 02:32 PM
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Need some 100x12 flat offcuts in Brisbane
Thought I would try one last time in here before resorting to buying new steel - has anyone in Brisbane got some 90/100mm wide x 12mm or thicker flat bar offcuts - I need 2 pieces at 100mm long or so...
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26th October 2009, 07:57 PM
Thread: Drill Press Table Suggestions
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Thanks for your input. I can never understand...
Thanks for your input. I can never understand people being so careless to drill into their machines like this - just plain lazy and stupid - but that sums up a large percentage of the population I...
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25th October 2009, 12:12 PM
Thread: Drill Press Table Suggestions
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Thanks for all of your comments. I think I...
Thanks for all of your comments.
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21st October 2009, 01:10 PM
Thread: Drill Press Table Suggestions
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Drill Press Table Suggestions
I am getting close to refurbishing one of my old Richardson Pedestal drills and was wondering about filling or camouflaging the holes drilled into the table by the careless morons who previously used...
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6th September 2009, 08:24 AM
Thread: They walk among us
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M & W made a couple of different sets of scrapers...
M & W made a couple of different sets of scrapers - the silver handled ones are a smaller and finer set as pictured below. Some people just don't look after their tools - I still can't believe...
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1st September 2009, 01:49 PM
Thread: They walk among us
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They walk among us
Not space aliens but worse - brain-dead morons with no understanding of fine tools or equipment - who else would use a precision Moore and Wright Engineers flat scraper as a chisel.
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1st September 2009, 01:23 PM
Thread: MTD brushcutter petrol mix?
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The American site seems to recommend berween 32...
The American site seems to recommend berween 32 to 40 to 1 mix depending on year. You may download a manual on the second link. These ratios have a lot to do with emissions - I have noticed that some...
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31st August 2009, 12:25 PM
Thread: Making hobnails
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Seen these - making them would be a tedious job I...
Seen these - making them would be a tedious job I think:
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27th August 2009, 03:59 PM
Thread: Flexible Shaft ID
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Flexible Shaft ID
Reading the post below about flexible drill shafts prompted me to try to ID this old shaft which has a step up gearbox one end and a toolholder on the other.
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25th August 2009, 08:26 AM
Thread: Mystery Tool ID
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I think I have worked out the secret of getting...
I think I have worked out the secret of getting big prices on Ebay and it is to use the word "blacksmith" in your description of the article you are selling. Then all you have to do is sit back and...
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22nd August 2009, 08:19 AM
Thread: Mystery Tool ID
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Wow that didn't take long to solve - the...
Wow that didn't take long to solve - the collected wisdom of this forum is a powerful thing.
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21st August 2009, 04:21 PM
Thread: Mystery Tool ID
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Mystery Tool ID
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21st August 2009, 03:15 PM
Thread: Metric drill bit set needed
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That's a good question - same issue with...
That's a good question - same issue with half-price Sidchrome stuff and lately a lot of Stahlwille/Snapon tools - is it fake/parallel-imported or is this stuff as cheap as chips wholesale and the...
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10th August 2009, 04:05 PM
Thread: Unimat Lathe Wrong Rotation
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That sounds like another one of those pesky...
That sounds like another one of those pesky multi-pole noise suppressing capacitors that have been discussed on here lately in relation to power tools - I am not sure of a source in Australia and the...
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3rd August 2009, 12:54 PM
Thread: Power Hacksaw pics.
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I'm pretty sure my hacksaw cuts on the backstroke...
I'm pretty sure my hacksaw cuts on the backstroke and lifts on the forward stroke - if that's what you mean.
No shaper but I can see how they would be useful.
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2nd August 2009, 06:48 PM
Thread: Power Hacksaw pics.
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Well done with that one Kev - I've got a few more...
Well done with that one Kev - I've got a few more old machines waiting here if you get bored now that you've nearly finished the Parkanson.
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26th July 2009, 11:09 AM
Thread: How to attach a vise to plate?
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Probably had a vacuum or g-clamp mount...
Probably had a vacuum or g-clamp mount originally.
If the alloy base is solid, you may be able to drill and tap some mounting holes from below but more likely it is hollow.
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24th July 2009, 03:25 PM
Thread: This week's eBay Machinery murderer
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That is one of the most objectionable things I...
That is one of the most objectionable things I think I have ever seen on the internet.
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23rd July 2009, 09:04 AM
Thread: Reference Books
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If you don't want to spend money buying books,...
If you don't want to spend money buying books, try downloading some of the old tool and hardware catalogues available online, eg.,:
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21st July 2009, 01:51 PM
Thread: Someone please save this old drill.
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I see the old drill found a new owner proving...
I see the old drill found a new owner proving that there is at least one person of discernment and good taste living in Melbourne.:D
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14th July 2009, 06:34 PM
Thread: Brittania Screw cutting Lathe Size 13
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There's one on Youtube - not sure of model: ...
There's one on Youtube - not sure of model:
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14th July 2009, 02:21 PM
Thread: Someone please save this old drill.
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Someone please save this old drill.
This is the second time that this has come up and no one seems to want it. Nice original paint and no drilled-out table. I'd have it in an instant if it was closer.
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