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17th November 2016, 12:00 AM
Thread: Engineers Lamp
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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
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21st June 2015, 10:17 AM
Thread: Using something for something else
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To provide alternatives to using an angle...
To provide alternatives to using an angle grinders?
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8th May 2015, 10:02 PM
Thread: Tangye wood lathe
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Seems it has some pedigree
http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Tangyes
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30th November 2014, 11:11 PM
Thread: Where is this Lady.
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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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10th November 2014, 06:56 AM
Thread: Arduino uno R3 stepper motor control
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http://www.youtube.com/user/makecourse/videos ...
http://www.youtube.com/user/makecourse/videos
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YouTube has some detailed tutorials
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10th October 2014, 11:02 AM
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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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10th October 2014, 07:21 AM
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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
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26th September 2014, 07:35 PM
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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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22nd September 2014, 10:26 PM
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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.
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22nd September 2014, 08:45 PM
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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... -
26th August 2014, 12:30 AM
Thread: Car cover as a shed?
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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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17th July 2014, 02:12 AM
Thread: Cheap high quality tooling
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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...
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4th June 2014, 07:54 AM
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... -
21st March 2014, 06:41 AM
Thread: How do you move machinery at home?
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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.
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2nd March 2014, 10:41 PM
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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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2nd March 2014, 03:51 PM
Thread: 1.5mm plastic sheeting required
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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...
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9th January 2014, 07:51 AM
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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
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5th January 2014, 12:20 PM
Thread: Purchasing a cheap dust extractor
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Me thinks that'll be 127 CFM
Me thinks that'll be 127 CFM
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3rd January 2014, 07:24 PM
Thread: HIGH TENSILE BOLTS Vs MILD BOLTS.
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Washers - James Glen...
Washers - James Glen might be structural washers (2nd from bottom page)
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28th December 2013, 09:07 PM
Thread: Anyone used this Product? Lubricant.
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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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23rd December 2013, 09:07 PM
Thread: Radii and a DRO on Mill
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Radius Function with the ShumaTech DRO-550 -...
Radius Function with the ShumaTech DRO-550 - YouTube Does his help?
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3rd November 2013, 01:47 PM
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Frank A interesting tale with a nice twist in...
Frank
A interesting tale with a nice twist in the tail
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3rd November 2013, 11:22 AM
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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
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21st October 2013, 04:03 PM
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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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17th September 2013, 01:18 AM
Thread: Optical Pyrometer
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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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16th September 2013, 06:16 PM
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No eye or hearing protection but lots of people...
No eye or hearing protection but lots of people needed to do the work. Some great shoots of big iron
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16th September 2013, 01:03 AM
Thread: How to buy Nuts and bolts
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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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15th April 2013, 11:23 AM
Thread: Calling all new blokes
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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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1st October 2012, 10:29 PM
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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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18th April 2012, 08:33 AM
Thread: 5 axis machining
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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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7th October 2011, 02:51 PM
Thread: Projects page
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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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26th June 2011, 11:16 AM
Thread: pot belly butterfly valve
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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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26th June 2011, 11:01 AM
Thread: repairing an anvil
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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
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25th June 2011, 10:31 PM
Thread: pot belly butterfly valve
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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!)
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25th June 2011, 09:02 PM
Thread: pot belly butterfly valve
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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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25th June 2011, 02:00 PM
Thread: pot belly butterfly valve
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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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3rd May 2011, 05:42 PM
Thread: Granite references: importing or not
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Defunct comment, more worthy contribution /better...
Defunct comment, more worthy contribution /better articulated by others
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26th April 2011, 12:38 PM
Thread: Taking the Sieg C6 lathe apart
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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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1st January 2011, 12:18 PM
Thread: Anyone built a car hoist
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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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21st June 2010, 12:08 AM
Thread: I want to buy a shed
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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.