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    My guess...

    My guess https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLxDRb7yWnw Appling a layer of soot on metal surfaces when carrying out final fitting

    see fromtime 5:35 in the video on handmade shotgun?
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    To provide alternatives to using an angle...

    To provide alternatives to using an angle grinders?
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    Seems it has some pedigree

    http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Tangyes

    That lathe seems to have quite a pedigree behind it

    See the link towards the bottom of page.
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    I believe bumping a thread is just a way of...

    I believe bumping a thread is just a way of moving an old thread back up to the front of the queue. Prevents it fading away. As a courtesy the word bump is inserted to signify what is happening.
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    http://www.youtube.com/user/makecourse/videos ...

    http://www.youtube.com/user/makecourse/videos

    Ken

    YouTube has some detailed tutorials
    for example the ones linked above. These run from Arduino basics through to programming steppers
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    Could not agree more on pricing, both site linked...

    Could not agree more on pricing, both site linked to show pricing including GST and if I have got it correct are sub forum sponsors in polishing & finishing.
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    http://www.thesandpaperman.com.au/150-x-2260-mm-sa...

    http://www.thesandpaperman.com.au/150-x-2260-mm-sander-belts

    http://www.abrasiveindustrial.com.au/150-x-2260mm-alox-sanding-belt.html

    Are you aware of these two
  8. Some of us just don't have that sort of money and...

    Some of us just don't have that sort of money and therefore need to be a little creative rather than give up as its all to hard.
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    The thread would be made to self tighten. You...

    The thread would be made to self tighten. You can get adjustable or universal angle grinder wrench / key / spanner from most hardware stores including the big green shed.

    You could try a couple...
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    http://doc.servotool.eu/documents/827210%20Manual-...

    http://doc.servotool.eu/documents/827210%20Manual-UK%20%200209-20.pdf

    I think is similar. It uses a 2 prong wrench like angle grinder wrench to hold shaft while undoing nut clockwise (LHT) using...
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    Throw in the $89 enclosure kit (sides, front &...

    Throw in the $89 enclosure kit (sides, front & back) and you have the makings of a temporary work space. Can be clean & dry assembly area or a dirty spray booth, grit blasting etc. Particularly if...
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    When I was a lad, my old man would go on about...

    When I was a lad, my old man would go on about the Jap rubbish that was cheap and nasty. I suspect the Chines are following a similar upward path while here in Australia we let our onshore...
  13. Thread: Grrrrrrr!!!

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    http://www.grizzly.com/products/category/420000 ...

    http://www.grizzly.com/products/category/420000

    A bit late and probably not much hep, however Grizzly Industrial in the US of A often have the same machine banded in their own colours with a much...
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    Engine crane, lengths of gal pipe (for rollers),...

    Engine crane, lengths of gal pipe (for rollers), crow bar and chain pull.
  15. I doubt anyone on my local council elected...

    I doubt anyone on my local council elected representatives can read much less care about rate payers.
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    Myself I'd just wrap duct tape around until...

    Myself I'd just wrap duct tape around until suitable thickness was achieved? Otherwise visit one of the $2 shops like the reject shop, shiploads, Kmart and find a plastic material that could be...
  17. Have you seen this post? MD45/HM46/RF45 DRO...

    Have you seen this post? MD45/HM46/RF45 DRO Install as requested..

    I suspect that each scale has it's own calibration, but then I 'm guessing. More detail of your gear might help others

    You...
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    Me thinks that'll be 127 CFM

    Me thinks that'll be 127 CFM
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    Washers - James Glen...

    Washers - James Glen might be structural washers (2nd from bottom page)
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    No haven't used it or even heard of it, but the...

    No haven't used it or even heard of it, but the MSDS is basically for a light mineral lubricating oil.
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    Radius Function with the ShumaTech DRO-550 -...

    Radius Function with the ShumaTech DRO-550 - YouTube Does his help?

    Also is the 1R , 1.5R etc. refer to tool radius?
  22. Frank A interesting tale with a nice twist in...

    Frank

    A interesting tale with a nice twist in the tail

    Tony
  23. This guy building of a Orrery might be of interest

    Came across this site that steps through how he builds a Orrery (model clockwork solar system)

    The Art and Craftsmanship of Zeamon | Building An Orrery – Overview

    Certainly dedicated to...
  24. I'm guessing something to do with steam turbines?...

    I'm guessing something to do with steam turbines? But then I not noted for my guessing prime examples being the Saturday lotto numbers or the grand final winner :-)
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    Agreed. It's a voltage reference (standard cell)...

    Agreed. It's a voltage reference (standard cell) optical pyrometer info1
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    No eye or hearing protection but lots of people needed to do the work. Some great shoots of big iron
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    Totally agree, my local nuts & bolts is the place...

    Totally agree, my local nuts & bolts is the place to shop. Quantity, quality and choice are all there along with people who can help. I notice that my local tool king still has bins of various...
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    I joined in 2009 with very few posts and have to...

    I joined in 2009 with very few posts and have to agree. I actually came across the site while searching for model engineering information. Now in my mid-fifties and having worked since age 15, I am...
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    The likes of NALCO or GE Water sell it as a water...

    The likes of NALCO or GE Water sell it as a water treatment chemical and I believe they are in the phone book for SA. I'm not sure they would sell to members of the public these days, and...
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    I assume this thing rotates at a fair clip...

    I assume this thing rotates at a fair clip (although it looks more like a feed roller than cutter ). Given the size needing to dynamic balance may be more an issue rather than manufacture. Of...
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    Is this the sort of thing you are looking for...

    Is this the sort of thing you are looking for Sheet Metal Slip Roll Machine ?
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    Looks like you have a way of moving forward. ...

    Looks like you have a way of moving forward. It's more elaborate than I would do it, but then my skills are well short of what you can achieve (from the wonderful pictures you posted ealier).
    ...
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    Link below might be a place to start or have a...

    Link below might be a place to start or have a good chance of some answers.

    Blacksmithing Forum | I Forge Iron

    http://www.anvilmag.com/smith/anvilres.htm
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    [QUOTE=Stustoys;1338174]Driftabout, This the...

    [QUOTE=Stustoys;1338174]Driftabout,
    This the sort of thing you mean?
    (Wouldnt work exactly as drawn!)

    Yep, now if the butterfly shaft is extended out so the push pull rod just clears the side...
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    As per erickendall's drawing except that it's...

    As per erickendall's drawing except that it's just a push - pull rod. Notches in the rod engage with a simple bracket at front of the heater (could be simple bracket with a hole for the rod to slide...
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    Along the same line as Erickendall, the shaft...

    Along the same line as Erickendall, the shaft will need to be attached to a notched or pinned arc or quadrant to give incremental steps. The previous post is a much better engineered than I was...
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    Defunct comment, more worthy contribution /better...

    Defunct comment, more worthy contribution /better articulated by others
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    When I was a removalist, things like fridges &...

    When I was a removalist, things like fridges & washing machines could be handled by 2 guys or one guy and a hand trolley. Chest freezers which were much more common where likely to be the heaviest...
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    Given the hieght, have you considered a overhead...

    Given the hieght, have you considered a overhead hoist lifting a cradle? My gut feeling says it's got to be cheapest and safest approach.
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    I have a 6 x 3 but find it's too narrow. Once...

    I have a 6 x 3 but find it's too narrow. Once the gear is in I found that I have very little clear space to work. It didnt take long to fill it up.
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