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2nd December 2018, 03:31 PM
Thread: 2 pac panels need to be recut.
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That was the contract: supply only. But yes, you...
That was the contract: supply only. But yes, you are right.
Some of the pieces butt into each other as well, so repainting is a must. Or we wait for the architect to come past and most probably... -
2nd December 2018, 11:02 AM
Thread: 2 pac panels need to be recut.
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2 pac panels need to be recut.
putting in some wall panels for a job for a builder. I was given the sizes, but they are out. In a few panels I have to take up to 10mm off on some sides.
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7th May 2015, 12:17 AM
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Best method for 2 metre MDF mitre joint
I have a project that requires base that has in it 2 long mitred MDF joints, pencil rounded (18mm mdf) and that will be painted in 2pac. So, we don't want any cracks. There will be a bit of weight....
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1st October 2014, 12:47 PM
Thread: CNC Router
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Yes Malb, totally understand where you are coming...
Yes Malb, totally understand where you are coming from, and it has been an education. You can only say what you know about. Nice machine, but 30K is a number too far, and that sounds standard. You...
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30th September 2014, 07:21 PM
Thread: CNC Router
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Hi Malb, thank you for the info. The work you...
Hi Malb,
thank you for the info. The work you were doing would require a lot more than we would need. We do put through more sheets than just 2400X1200s, but that is by far the majority of our... -
23rd September 2014, 09:41 PM
Thread: CNC Router
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CNC Router
Anyone work with these machines? I run a small kitchen/ commercial cabinets workshop. Have a griggio panel saw, edge bander, blum drill machine. Getting sick of making up jigs for the hand routers....
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4th January 2014, 05:17 PM
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OK. Well for anyone that has read this thread...
OK.
Well for anyone that has read this thread and might be interested in the answer, I went out and bought the bits and pieces this morning from BOC. My thought on the way to the factory was "What... -
3rd January 2014, 06:20 PM
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Hi Michael, thanks. Rang the number but no...
Hi Michael, thanks.
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2nd January 2014, 11:05 PM
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Anyone experinced with a BOC 320r 3 phase mig?
I have been offered a loan of BOC 320r (older Kemppi one) 3 phase mig while the owner is in Adelaide for a couple of months. It needs a few things doing to it (ie gears on the wire feed) to get it...
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14th September 2011, 04:41 PM
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I'm pretty sure it was straight argon. I will...
I'm pretty sure it was straight argon. I will check.
My intention is to buy a disposable bottle, so I hope that will be ok. It did have that light grey sheet metal coating. We sanded that off a... -
14th September 2011, 01:25 AM
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He had it on around 20 amps. We were both mainly...
He had it on around 20 amps. We were both mainly burning the edges away trying to get a puddle. I got too careful and started getting stuck too often. I was just trying to tack, no filler rod.
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13th September 2011, 11:47 PM
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Yes, I did.
Yes, I did.
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13th September 2011, 11:45 PM
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Yes. Definitely did that. Only difference was...
Yes. Definitely did that.
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13th September 2011, 12:18 AM
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0.5mm electrode? Thought the smallest was 1mm. ...
0.5mm electrode? Thought the smallest was 1mm.
We were using 1.6 tungsten at about 20 amps as I can remember.
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12th September 2011, 11:54 PM
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It was a butt weld on 0.8 sheet metal. Just...
It was a butt weld on 0.8 sheet metal. Just burning a hole. Impossible to get stitch. If it was just me, I'd see it as a skill prob. But neither of us could get it.
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12th September 2011, 08:20 PM
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problem TIG butt welding thin material
I have a DC Kemppi miniarc 150. I usually don't tack anything thin, but I have a truck that has some panels that needs some TLC. Obviously the stick won't do .8mm panels
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1st February 2011, 10:57 AM
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Hi Neil, I might give it a try. When you...
Hi Neil,
I might give it a try.
When you say "it makes the sanding more controlled" do you mean with hand sanding, scotch brite, or orbital? Do you end up with a better finish, and what have... -
1st February 2011, 10:43 AM
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Goober, I tried fine non 3m version of the...
Goober,
I tried fine non 3m version of the scotchbrite with some lube (water detergent) and there was a big improvement over previous attempts.
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28th January 2011, 01:24 PM
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Hi Goober, won't an abrasive like 3m grey...
Hi Goober,
won't an abrasive like 3m grey scotchbrite still leave riny scratches making the finish look a little worn?
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28th January 2011, 12:38 PM
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Hi Gooma, Sending it off is not an option...
Hi Gooma,
Sending it off is not an option because my customer sometimes wants it tomorrow.
Its 2-pac white satin. I have tried an orbital sander with 1500, Wet and dry up to 2000, and a... -
26th January 2011, 08:56 PM
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Cutting 2-Pac Matt Finish to get a satin finish
I know using a cutting compound on satin 2-pac and I end up with a near gloss finish. Would a light sand and cut on matt 2-pac end up with a satin finish?
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16th December 2010, 01:26 PM
Thread: specks on 2 pac satin
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specks on 2 pac satin
I know that with high gloss you can wet and dry (1200), buff it back, and get a completely unstippled finish free of those tiny dustmarks.
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7th June 2010, 12:15 AM
Thread: A Dust Free Shed For Spray Painting
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A Dust Free Shed For Spray Painting
Well, sort of dust free. As Dust free as I can make it.
And starting tomorrow! ha ha.
There is nothing worse than coming back to see a gloss job with a few specks on it.
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6th June 2010, 02:11 PM
Thread: Hello, From Belgrave Vic
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Yeah, but what does he know? :D
Yeah, but what does he know? :D
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5th June 2010, 07:18 PM
Thread: Hello, From Belgrave Vic
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Hello, From Belgrave Vic
Hi everyone,
my name is Brendon, I dabble in welding (occasional), woodwork (slightly more occasional), a bit of spray painting. Basically, a poor man's jack of a few trades. What bloke in his...