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20th January 2018, 09:13 AM
Thread: Help to identify wood please?
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Crocy Thanks for that. I'll try and repost/...
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Thanks for that.
I'll try and repost/ move etc to that area.
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19th January 2018, 10:13 PM
Thread: Help to identify wood please?
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Cava. I'm not an expert but I dont think its...
Cava.
I'm not an expert but I dont think its Meranti. Its a lot lighter in colour and appears to be harder. I should sand a bit of it. My sinuses will tell me if its Meranti as they block up with... -
19th January 2018, 05:09 PM
Thread: Help to identify wood please?
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Help to identify wood please?
Gday Wood experts.
I've come over here from the darkside (Metalworking) in the hope that someone can identify some wood for me.
I have no idea what it is. It was from an old student desk/bench that... -
2nd October 2017, 08:37 PM
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Something to consider with a van that I haven't...
Something to consider with a van that I haven't seen much said about in this thread. If you go for a forward control eg HiAce there is not much crumple zone in front of you. Your legs are still in...
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21st August 2015, 02:24 PM
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If it was me, I'd be cleaning it off and then...
If it was me, I'd be cleaning it off and then using some teflon tape. Can get good quality from any plumbing supply place.
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20th August 2015, 11:14 AM
Thread: Mostly Metalwork but for Leatherwork
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Looks like a fancy bit of animal husbandry...
Looks like a fancy bit of animal husbandry equipment. I'm thinking for forceps delivery of calves etc. :)
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17th August 2015, 11:18 AM
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It would be interesting to see the results of...
It would be interesting to see the results of some proper scientific testing on the two types of joint mentioned. It wouldn't surprise me if the nail plate joint, if installed correctly, was stronger...
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5th August 2015, 08:57 AM
Thread: carbide bench grinders
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I think Brobo Walden used to make one. I have...
I think Brobo Walden used to make one.
I have one (not a Brobo) that looks very similar to the one on the pic, though mine, being of asian origin (not sure now if its Taiwan or China) is probably... -
29th July 2015, 07:01 PM
Thread: What are these for - help please?
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Dave PM sent bollie7
Dave
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29th July 2015, 11:09 AM
Thread: What are these for - help please?
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So is there anyone on here who could use these in...
So is there anyone on here who could use these in a project? I'm thinking that maybe someone is building something and could use the retro look pulleys. I'm happy to donate to someone of they pay the...
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28th July 2015, 09:00 AM
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Unless the used drills are obviously bent or are...
Unless the used drills are obviously bent or are chewed up along the flanks than I'd be going for them. For the same reason that Michael as already stated. Theres always a risk that a used drill...
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27th July 2015, 11:32 AM
Thread: Making a motorised sieve/vibrator
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According to our Metallurgy teacher, its also...
According to our Metallurgy teacher, its also called a "riddle" so if you search on "riddle sieve' you might find some more info
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27th July 2015, 11:23 AM
Thread: What are these for - help please?
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I thought about that myself but I think these are...
I thought about that myself but I think these are a bit too light for that.
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27th July 2015, 11:21 AM
Thread: What are these for - help please?
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Thanks. I hadn't thought of that. bollie7
Thanks. I hadn't thought of that.
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26th July 2015, 10:28 PM
Thread: What are these for - help please?
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What are these for - help please?
G'day All. I'm not much of a wood worker and I have made my way here from the dark side (metal work) in the hope that a workworking guru can identify these little pulley things I found in the shed.
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26th July 2015, 10:16 PM
Thread: Brass Oiler... Will this work?
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Somewhere I have an oil can similar to the one...
Somewhere I have an oil can similar to the one that Micheal G posted the pic of. It has a slightly domed brass bottom that allows you to press it to dispense the oil. It always springs back to the...
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25th July 2015, 07:25 PM
Thread: Brass Oiler... Will this work?
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re the original question. 1.5 - 2.0mm wall...
re the original question. 1.5 - 2.0mm wall thickness is really a bit exessive for this. As you dont have any sizes on your sketch, I'm making a guess here at around 40 or 50mm dia X about 20 thick? ...
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11th July 2015, 10:26 AM
Thread: old micrometer 0 - 25
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Unfortunately, with some of the students, this...
Unfortunately, with some of the students, this would be a far more accurate description.
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9th July 2015, 09:11 AM
Thread: How to size used drills
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Dont get too concerned here mate. Drills are not...
Dont get too concerned here mate. Drills are not that accurate. Thats why reamers are made.
As the other gents have said, just measure with whatever means you have. Vernier, mics, drill guage. I... -
9th July 2015, 09:01 AM
Thread: Acme LH 7/8" x 4 tpi nut
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You are going to be starting with a hole some...
You are going to be starting with a hole some where around 5/8" ID (if my extremely rough, mental calc is somewhere close) so you might have trouble with a std boring bar.
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8th July 2015, 08:59 AM
Thread: arbor press and recycle yard pics
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Theres a reason for that. They were such a...
Theres a reason for that. They were such a mongrel to get started and work on, that most of them have been melted down by now.:D
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8th July 2015, 08:57 AM
Thread: arbor press and recycle yard pics
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Tah dah. and the prize goes to R.C. I used to...
Tah dah. and the prize goes to R.C.
I used to have one of the those. I bought it from my uncle along with a pressure pot grit blaster that he had made. He had fitted a real muffler to it in an... -
7th July 2015, 11:20 AM
Thread: Whisperings
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I can relate to that Phil Back when I worked...
I can relate to that Phil
Back when I worked in the power stn it wasn't acceptable but there were not that many valves that small. Packing a valve by spiral winding the packing was a "reamable"... -
7th July 2015, 08:58 AM
Thread: arbor press and recycle yard pics
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I think the press is just about stuffed, like...
I think the press is just about stuffed, like most of the other gear there. There is a large bandsaw with wheels close to a metre in dia and a blade about 30mm wide just rusting away. At least 2...
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7th July 2015, 08:51 AM
Thread: old micrometer 0 - 25
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hahaha. This mic is probably far too big for...
hahaha. This mic is probably far too big for that.
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6th July 2015, 10:30 PM
Thread: old micrometer 0 - 25
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Thats because it has the wrong sort of bills in...
Thats because it has the wrong sort of bills in it :D
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6th July 2015, 10:28 PM
Thread: arbor press and recycle yard pics
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arbor press and recycle yard pics
Theres a recycled building material and other stuff yard at Redhead (just south of Newcastle) I know the owner and his wife. Bruce is a bit of a hoader. We went down to their yard on Sat to see if he...
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6th July 2015, 09:40 PM
Thread: old micrometer 0 - 25
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old micrometer 0 - 25
G'day All
Thought you might like to see an old mic they have in F & M at work.
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3rd July 2015, 09:44 PM
Thread: This might make some cry- scrap bin pics
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Too late. The bin is just about chocka now with a...
Too late. The bin is just about chocka now with a lot more other stuff. That cast is certainly nice (for cast) to turn. I did manage to scab one lump this morning which I might have to use for a...
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3rd July 2015, 08:44 AM
Thread: Bit Storage
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Generally a two flute is called an "slot drill"....
Generally a two flute is called an "slot drill". If you look at the cutting end you will see that one flute is ground so that it extends past the centre. This enables you to drill a hole or plunge...
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3rd July 2015, 08:36 AM
Thread: This might make some cry- scrap bin pics
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Kryn Just a small handfull. Not sure what...
Kryn
Just a small handfull. Not sure what threads they are as they were mixed up when given to me. You can have them if you send me a prepaid padded bag. I just have to dig them out so I'll let you... -
3rd July 2015, 08:33 AM
Thread: This might make some cry- scrap bin pics
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Ok mate, I'll see if I can put a care package...
Ok mate, I'll see if I can put a care package together. Unfortunately I dont seem to have much other than 1/4"W. theres a bit but nowhere nears much as 1/4" Not sure why that is:rolleyes:. I'll let...
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2nd July 2015, 08:58 AM
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Geez theres some weight on that set of shelves....
Geez theres some weight on that set of shelves.
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2nd July 2015, 08:54 AM
Thread: This might make some cry- scrap bin pics
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Thats almost what happened to me except my dept...
Thats almost what happened to me except my dept hasn't closed - yet. My boss of many years and I both had seen the writing on the wall for some time and I had been unofficially doing some work for a...
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1st July 2015, 08:49 PM
Thread: This might make some cry- scrap bin pics
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Greg No problem, wont be for a few weeks though...
Greg
No problem, wont be for a few weeks though as I reckon its best to sort through all the trays etc first and see what I end up with. I really dont want to scrap anything that might be useful to... -
1st July 2015, 08:42 PM
Thread: This might make some cry- scrap bin pics
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Hunter TAFE. Due to "Smart & Skilled" funding,...
Hunter TAFE. Due to "Smart & Skilled" funding, there has been, and is still ongoing, massive changes in how it works. TAFE Vic, TAS and SA have already been through similar things over the last few...
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1st July 2015, 06:50 PM
Thread: This might make some cry- scrap bin pics
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Vann - I dont have any square stuff. I might have...
Vann - I dont have any square stuff. I might have some excess 3/8 whit stuff but wont be a lot. I'll have a look. What about smaller BSF eg 1/4 and possibly some larger BA in there as well. Also have...
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1st July 2015, 11:25 AM
Thread: This might make some cry- scrap bin pics
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Unfortunately most of my spare time is spent...
Unfortunately most of my spare time is spent renovating the old house atm. I dont have problems doing that sort of stuff but its not my favourite.
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1st July 2015, 11:11 AM
Thread: This might make some cry- scrap bin pics
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I'll take your word on it as I'm not a fridgy:). ...
I'll take your word on it as I'm not a fridgy:). It could have come from the refridge dept or F&M. If F&M they were probably using it as a fitting exercise -cutting caskets (joints) or something...
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1st July 2015, 08:59 AM
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I know, I know, but I've had to become a lot more...
I know, I know, but I've had to become a lot more selective over the last few years. I really dont have much room at home, and I dont do that sort of work at work anymore.
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30th June 2015, 07:28 PM
Thread: This might make some cry- scrap bin pics
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This might make some cry- scrap bin pics
This might make some cry. I was going past the scrap bin outside Fitting and Machining at work this arvo and as old habits die hard I had a quick look inside.
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23rd June 2015, 11:16 AM
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As above. Also, the all thread will be a rolled...
As above. Also, the all thread will be a rolled thread so it will be stronger than a cut thread (assuming same or similar grade of material)
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22nd June 2015, 09:00 AM
Thread: New Battery drill - opinions
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When I bought my first (in need of a reno) house,...
When I bought my first (in need of a reno) house, back in 1983, when I had a pretty good income, I bought a new Metabo 1/2" electric hammer drill. I think it cost abotu $230 at the time. Great bit of...
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20th June 2015, 08:26 PM
Thread: New Battery drill - opinions
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So was I. I'm thinking of putting the radio on...
So was I. I'm thinking of putting the radio on Gumtree and see what I can get for it. They are $79 to buy seperately
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20th June 2015, 06:27 PM
Thread: New Battery drill - opinions
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I basically did the same thing this morning. My...
I basically did the same thing this morning. My local store had 10 in stock as well. It seems like a nice bit of gear. Used it to drill out a couple of pop rivets this arvo (not a real test) but it...
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19th June 2015, 08:37 PM
Thread: New Battery drill - opinions
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My lovely wife reckons I should get the new AEG...
My lovely wife reckons I should get the new AEG combo kit. She thinks the impacter will come in be usefull with my arthritus. So we signed up for a Bunnings powerpass a short while ago. All seems...
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19th June 2015, 01:49 PM
Thread: New Battery drill - opinions
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Thanks for that kind offer - I just remembered...
Thanks for that kind offer - I just remembered that one of my daughters friends works at Bunnings. I might ask what sort of discount she can get. I'm not in any rush
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19th June 2015, 11:21 AM
Thread: New Battery drill - opinions
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Its interesting that the same combo kit is $299...
Its interesting that the same combo kit is $299 retail at bunnings http://www.bunnings.com.au/aeg-18v-pro-li-ion-3-piece-compact-cordless-combo-kit_p6230174
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18th June 2015, 08:34 AM
Thread: New Battery drill - opinions
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Thanks for the replies. As much as I would like...
Thanks for the replies. As much as I would like to be able to go and buy an expensive drill, I really can't justify the money for something that will only get used once a week or so. Unfortuntley I...
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17th June 2015, 09:04 PM
Thread: New Battery drill - opinions
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New Battery drill - opinions
G'day All
My poor, 27 year old, 7.2V Makita battery drill is starting to get a bit tired, plus I'm finding it a bit difficult with the arthritus to tighten the chuck. I have 2 GMC 14.4V drills with...