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2nd January 2017, 06:42 PM
Thread: Leather Work Group
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Leather Work Group
Hi, I wish to start up a Leather Work Group in Tamworth N.S.W. and looking for self minded people to be part of it.
Anyone interested please contact me via. this forum.
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21st May 2013, 12:32 PM
Thread: Steam power at work
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They do lack protective guards & hair nets,...
They do lack protective guards & hair nets, however, I did notice the dogs tail has been shortened :C. One of those vid's that warms the heart. Very good.
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3rd April 2013, 01:05 PM
Thread: Flaring a SS tube
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BobL, I am thinking gas blacksmith forge right,...
BobL, I am thinking gas blacksmith forge right, you should not need a flare end when burner is in the forge because there is back pressure from the enclosure. However I made one for use as a torch by...
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15th November 2012, 08:26 AM
Thread: How big a hammer do you need?
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G'day Michael, you might like to try this hammer!...
G'day Michael, you might like to try this hammer! :C
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18th September 2012, 02:22 PM
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Ha ha ha What Bob, you didn't know what a...
Ha ha ha What Bob, you didn't know what a Perthometer is ! :C L.O.L.
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10th September 2012, 02:22 PM
Thread: Question on Metal Hardening......
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I believe you have answered your own question....
I believe you have answered your own question. :doh:
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19th August 2012, 09:09 PM
Thread: Decorative steel - flat bar supplier
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Marc if they were it was a long time ago, To my...
Marc if they were it was a long time ago, To my knowledge they have been at Silverwater, I first got some supplies off them about 15 years ago. Cheers John. :U
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19th August 2012, 06:45 PM
Thread: Decorative steel - flat bar supplier
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G'day Marc, try these guys....
G'day Marc, try these guys. www.artisticwroughtiron.com.au 1-3 Egerton St, Silverwater. Phone 02)9648-3602
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19th July 2012, 12:08 PM
Thread: My second attempt at steel bluing
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BobL looks good mate, what process did you use...
BobL looks good mate, what process did you use for bluing? (hot, cold etc.) Cheers John.
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18th July 2012, 06:37 PM
Thread: Super Adept
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Ben I think that motor is an overkill mate, they...
Ben I think that motor is an overkill mate, they are usually driven by a singer sewing machine motor. :C
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27th April 2012, 07:50 PM
Thread: A question for the Shaper Owners
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I am at the moment lost without the use of my...
I am at the moment lost without the use of my shaper, I retired 2 years ago and had to let my rented shed go, thus my shaper is sitting idle at my home. One of my hobbies is Blacksmithing and I used...
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27th April 2012, 09:15 AM
Thread: National Engineering
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24th April 2012, 09:45 AM
Thread: Coke for a forge
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You could try old large Hospitals in your area...
You could try old large Hospitals in your area that have a laundry run by a boiler or put an add in a Blue Mountains local paper. You should have asked the Blacksmiths at iron fest as I know some of...
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24th April 2012, 09:22 AM
Thread: National Engineering
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How about 4 inches. :C
How about 4 inches. :C
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12th April 2012, 02:38 PM
Thread: The Brotherhood of the Travelling Stick
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Stick just arrived I will post it to Welder...
Stick just arrived I will post it to Welder tomorrow. cheers John.
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6th April 2012, 08:16 AM
Thread: The Brotherhood of the Travelling Stick
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Thanks Bob, all sent.
Thanks Bob, all sent.
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27th March 2012, 09:15 AM
Thread: The Brotherhood of the Travelling Stick
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Hi Phil, I'm in. Cheers John.
Hi Phil, I'm in.
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I'm in a local blacksmith club & use a 50/50 mix...
I'm in a local blacksmith club & use a 50/50 mix of lanolin / turps on all metal jobs as well as my tools including my shaper, bench drill, jigs, etc.
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Yes it does work however it can stay on your...
Yes it does work however it can stay on your hands after you wash them.
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22nd January 2012, 07:40 AM
Thread: Drill press foot switch (safety)
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Thank God for O.H&S, A drill press is one machine...
Thank God for O.H&S, A drill press is one machine that should not have a foot pedal, even if you had a dozen energency stop buttons your reaction would be too slow to stop this. As far as other items...
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12th December 2011, 03:48 PM
Thread: I need a couple of bits of sheet
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Dick Smith used to sell universal brackets a...
Dick Smith used to sell universal brackets a while back, don't see why that would have changed.
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12th November 2011, 06:18 PM
Thread: Waldown Pedestal Drill Questions
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The return springs are still used on new machines...
The return springs are still used on new machines & should be able to purchase from a supplier like Hare & Forbes, maybe likewise with the shaft as manufacturers liked to copy each other to some...
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11th November 2011, 08:43 PM
Thread: Waldown Pedestal Drill Questions
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The parts in the photo can be replaced or made...
The parts in the photo can be replaced or made cheap enough.
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5th November 2011, 09:17 PM
Thread: Waldown Pedestal Drill Questions
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Some waldown drills have a collar just above the...
Some waldown drills have a collar just above the chuck, hold a large allen key in the chuck to hold it while turning the collar upwards which releases the chuck.
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3rd November 2011, 07:23 AM
Thread: Starter band saw recommendation
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Get yourself a cheep secondhand electric hacksaw
Get yourself a cheep secondhand electric hacksaw
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4th September 2011, 08:52 AM
Thread: Power Hacksaw
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They cut on the forward stroke, most good makes...
They cut on the forward stroke, most good makes of power hacksaws lift the blade slightly on the backward stroke to save the blade.
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31st December 2010, 11:43 PM
Thread: Anyone built a car hoist
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You'd best check out o.h & s + the Australian...
You'd best check out o.h & s + the Australian standards first, cheers John.
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8th December 2010, 05:59 AM
Thread: Mystery Object
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Hi people, looks more like a hydraulic pump to me...
Hi people, looks more like a hydraulic pump to me that is driven by a drill or mill, hence all the hydraulic hose fitting on its side.:doh:
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21st April 2010, 06:57 PM
Thread: Joseph Wilkinson Warranted anvil
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small anvils in good condition are sort after by...
small anvils in good condition are sort after by farriers and other horse people to do shoe work, but I am sorry to say this anvil looks flogged out and comes under the category of anchor.
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9th June 2009, 03:22 PM
Thread: Tailstock Turret
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Big shed
go to little machine shop.com tailstock turret tool holder & look under "CHRIS TIPS".
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8th June 2009, 06:50 PM
Thread: Tailstock Turret
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calala
google mick moyle's, has them with #2 taper for $125 + gst.