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4th August 2020, 11:45 AM
Thread: Otto Benz blow lamp
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Otto Benz blow lamp
Not sure were to ask this question, but I have a Otto Benz blowlamp (old)
and have been trying to find what fuel to use. I've tried kero but it doesn't get up
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16th October 2018, 01:45 PM
Thread: Access to metalwork forum.
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Access to metalwork forum.
I can log-in to WW Forum OK, but when I go to the metalwork forum it asks for a log-in to look
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12th December 2016, 05:24 PM
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I've always said Deni is my hometown. :)
I've always said Deni is my hometown. :)
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Gas
Not sure if it has already been put on the forum, but I just had an email from Coregas to say Bunnings in Victoria are selling their bottles. Trade N Go Gas I think it's sold as. Haven't checked how...
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17th August 2014, 12:30 PM
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Bit late
I'm a bit late on this, but I have one of these. Same motor as yours ( looks like) and flat belt pulley on motor.
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16th July 2014, 06:58 PM
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"dumb ass" people I don't want to be pedantic,...
"dumb ass" people
I don't want to be pedantic, but we are in Australia and the word is a r s e :(( -
9th July 2014, 05:46 PM
Thread: Electric Motor
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Thanks for the replies. It was pressed in and the...
Thanks for the replies. It was pressed in and the coils are out (in pieces :wink:)
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9th July 2014, 01:05 PM
Thread: Electric Motor
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Electric Motor
Can anyone tell me what holds the stator in this motor. I'm trying to separate the (burnt) copper.:?319098319099319100319101at the same time seeing how things work.....maybe.
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Thanks
Thanks for the replies which I will pass on to the one with brains.:D
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19th March 2014, 01:42 PM
Thread: Angle Grinder Fatality
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Good reminder
This thread is a good reminder to the likes of me, who does tend to get a bit lax.
I blame it on the time I came through (77yo:o) but that is no excuse, and like many
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VFD
Trying to work out the best way to power the shaper. Thought of getting 3 phase connected, but that may be too pricey. Cam (my son) says maybe a VFD. Is this possible with this motor?
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Shapers
With the TOS shaper still gathering dust in the shed, the Son sent a link (
http://www.neme-s.org/Shaper%20Books/shaper_book_page.htm)
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1st January 2014, 11:11 AM
Thread: Happy New Year (*)
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And a Happy and healthy New Year to all, from the...
And a Happy and healthy New Year to all, from the Old F#rt in Koala Crt.:D
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17th December 2013, 02:07 PM
Thread: A Thank You
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Robbo37 (the lurker)
"I bought the biggest phone I could but my fingers are still big on it."
Welcome home. I use one of those rubber tipped doo dads messaging
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2nd December 2013, 01:27 PM
Thread: Opinions on this trailer please
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Doesn't look too bad to me, but I'm no expert....
Doesn't look too bad to me, but I'm no expert. I've just re floored one worse than that.:rolleyes:
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20th September 2013, 02:54 PM
Thread: KFF Bandsaw
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Guides
I bit the bullet and purchased the Carbatec guides. That has almost doubled the value of the saw :D
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19th September 2013, 03:49 PM
Thread: KFF Bandsaw
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No joy at Hare Forbes (Melbourne) but will call...
No joy at Hare Forbes (Melbourne) but will call at Carbatec.
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19th September 2013, 01:36 PM
Thread: KFF Bandsaw
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Some pics
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Some photos of the beastie. The 4th is a bit blurred but shows the busted lower guide.
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18th September 2013, 10:47 AM
Thread: KFF Bandsaw
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Never heard of it, but a pic is always good. I...
Never heard of it, but a pic is always good.
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17th September 2013, 04:58 PM
Thread: KFF Bandsaw
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KFF Bandsaw
Has anyone heard of KFF machines. I have a band saw which I came by a while ago
and it has rather flimsy blade guides and one is busted. I can't find anything on google
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16th September 2013, 11:53 AM
Thread: How to buy Nuts and bolts
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Around Dandenong
I gave Bunnings and co the flick long ago. Around here I don't think Economy Bolts
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18th July 2013, 04:56 PM
Thread: New purchase
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KBS Gloves
I bought a box from Repco's ($32 I think) Mainly to please the family
although at 76 years the damage would have been done long ago.:U
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13th July 2013, 05:24 PM
Thread: Unconscionable Conduct By Telstra
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Any evidence to support the claim "the fact is...
Any evidence to support the claim "the fact is lives are being saved"
Data collected to be stored in the US. The document also specifies the facility should be run exclusively by US staff.
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14th June 2013, 01:43 PM
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" How much metal etc is laying on the sea floor?"...
" How much metal etc is laying on the sea floor?"
Dean
Thinking back on my time at sea and the cans of beer we
consumed (particularly between Japan and the Persian Gulf)
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11th June 2013, 02:42 PM
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"Dave, I'm in Deni and would be interested....
"Dave, I'm in Deni and would be interested.
Cheers
David"
G'day David, I grew up out at Stevens Weir where my Dad was weir keeper for a long time
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11th June 2013, 02:35 PM
Thread: Timken badge
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Echuca Tech
I went to the Echuca Tech from (yikes!!) 1949 and we did a couple of trips to the Ordinance factory
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15th May 2013, 10:28 PM
Thread: Show us your Shaper
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http://www.eurospares.com/graphics/Tools/shapers/3...
http://www.eurospares.com/graphics/Tools/shapers/3inshaper1.pdf:no:
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13th May 2013, 09:07 PM
Thread: Show us your Shaper
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Tos Shaper(I think)
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It looks like this old girl will go into the shed..when I can work out how to get it home:? The shaper was buried under a decent coat of dirt,... -
9th May 2013, 04:20 PM
Thread: Painting machines
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Colours
Waaay back in my young days the ( I think) the SEC workshops had pale green machines, supposed
to be much easier on the eyes so they said.:wink:
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9th May 2013, 12:08 PM
Thread: eBay (and other auctions) Metalwork Stuff
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Sticky: Any use??
Too much for me (in Melbourne) as he said price is firm, but nearer to you.
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1st May 2013, 07:58 PM
Thread: What do you call what you do in the shed?
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Swarfy sounds good:D
Swarfy sounds good:D
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29th April 2013, 07:35 PM
Thread: eBay (and other auctions) Metalwork Stuff
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Sticky: Another McPherson Saw
Blow me down another hacksaw:2tsup:, much prettier than ours, but much more dollars too.
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28th April 2013, 07:52 PM
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McPherson power hacksaw
Not renovated/restored yet. Picked up an old saw to-day, covered in 2" of crud and gunk:no: but it may
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23rd April 2013, 06:32 PM
Thread: eBay (and other auctions) Metalwork Stuff
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Sticky: Drive to Sydney
"but driving to Sydney for collection is not very attractive..."
Regards
Ray
Aww go on Ray, you can pick up a power hacksaw for me at the same time.:; -
21st April 2013, 12:36 PM
Thread: Days Flour Mill
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Furnace Calibrations
Interesting thread, but it brings back memories (not entirely pleasant) of furnace calibrations up in the Persian Gulf in the sixties.:boat:
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21st April 2013, 12:08 PM
Thread: whats a Douglas shaper worth
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Or Melbourne....please:;
Or Melbourne....please:;
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15th April 2013, 06:03 PM
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Sticky: 640-652 Bourke Street (Heritage Listed Location)...
640-652 Bourke Street (Heritage Listed Location) : On My Doorstep
That was very close (like next door) to McPhersons makers of the Macson range of machinery.
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15th April 2013, 12:16 PM
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Green Jacket
Finally, a green jacket comes down under.:2tsup:
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12th April 2013, 06:03 PM
Thread: eBay (and other auctions) Metalwork Stuff
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Sticky: You know you're in trouble when you tell your...
You know you're in trouble when you tell your co-workers that you bought an Italian ( fill in relevant item - in my case older Ducati) and you get looks of horror from persons originating from that...
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12th April 2013, 09:20 AM
Thread: eBay (and other auctions) Metalwork Stuff
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Sticky: Alfisti
I won't tell you that the Alfa dropped a timing belt and is now in getting a new V6 fitted... something to do with bent valves... :)
I'm across your way almost daily at the moment, I'll surprise... -
5th April 2013, 01:30 PM
Thread: eBay (and other auctions) Metalwork Stuff
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Sticky: Senior Mill
Hi,
Tom Senior Mill on Ebay. Low starting price with lots of attachments. Does any member have one of these mills, they seem a bit bigger than a Hercus and have power feed.
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10th March 2013, 03:07 PM
Thread: eBay (and other auctions) Metalwork Stuff
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Sticky: ]WOW.....some real effort went into making this...
]WOW.....some real effort went into making this one presentable for pictures.....
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d
Did he say "as is where is":U -
6th March 2013, 11:29 AM
Thread: eBay (and other auctions) Metalwork Stuff
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Sticky: Micrometer
Not for sale, but wonder how accurate this would be.:D
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28th December 2012, 11:24 AM
Thread: ALL the best
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[QUOTE=Abratool;1588941]Just realised I turn 71...
[QUOTE=Abratool;1588941]Just realised I turn 71 tomorrow. Dec 23 2012.
Ahh, to be 71 again.:U
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25th December 2012, 12:45 PM
Thread: Christmas Greetings.
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Chrissie Greetings
From the old fella in Koala Crt to all where ever you be on this planet:U
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30th November 2012, 02:00 PM
Thread: Hello from Little Rock, Arkansas USA
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Welcome to the forum, say g'day to Bill and...
Welcome to the forum, say g'day to Bill and Hillary for us.:wink:
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10th November 2012, 01:37 PM
Thread: Day two at Lake Goldsmith
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Great pictures, sorry I missed it. Really really...
Great pictures, sorry I missed it. Really really would love to have my stuff neat and tidy like some of the tools there.:U
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27th October 2012, 09:15 AM
Thread: Request for Melbourne members
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"Maybe you could PM me your phone number so we...
"Maybe you could PM me your phone number so we can communicate over the weekend if need be."
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25th October 2012, 09:58 PM
Thread: Request for Melbourne members
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Joe, I didn't get anything from the auction, but...
Joe, I didn't get anything from the auction, but if your stuck I could probably do the pick up and work it out from there. The only problem is I am on the other side of town from you.
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12th October 2012, 01:07 PM
Thread: eBay (and other auctions) Metalwork Stuff
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Sticky: Peerles Lathe
Machine Lathe | Tools & DIY | Gumtree Australia Whitehorse Area - Vermont South
and another
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/st-albans/tools-diy/metal-lathe/1003611480#