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24th August 2015, 08:14 PM
Thread: Bosch 9" Grinder
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Well.... the problem was too simple. It was the...
Well.... the problem was too simple.
It was the 3 pin plug. Finally dawned on me to test the cord with 240 (without the switch) and the best
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20th August 2015, 06:29 PM
Thread: Mostly Metalwork but for Leatherwork
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Its certainly a lovely piece of art and practical...
Its certainly a lovely piece of art and practical too......I think?
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20th August 2015, 10:45 AM
Thread: Bearing supplies for hobbyists
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That'd be me holding you up :B but I usually get...
That'd be me holding you up :B but I usually get more than I need to try to limit the number visits to the bolt shop.
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18th August 2015, 05:54 PM
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I think it is as you mentioned, the glue....
I think it is as you mentioned, the glue. Pneumatic nails just have that bit of broken off wire to hold them tight or maybe there are other nails that I've never seen.
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17th August 2015, 09:55 PM
Thread: Bosch 9" Grinder
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Ok, narrowed the problem down. It is in the...
Ok, narrowed the problem down. It is in the switch. Continuity testing kept showing everything was okay,
but we decided to plug the lead and switch (which was locked on with a zip tie) into 240 and... -
17th August 2015, 09:41 PM
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Smooth nails whether hand nailed or driven with a...
Smooth nails whether hand nailed or driven with a Paslode would twist out with the weather.
Hand driven twisted galvanized nails would have been the go or screws would have been even better.
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17th August 2015, 07:17 PM
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I was roof tiling in Sydney when the massive hail...
I was roof tiling in Sydney when the massive hail storm hit the southern suburbs (1997?).
Most of the houses were probably built around the 1920's, Although the roofs were hardwood, the... -
15th August 2015, 12:35 PM
Thread: Bosch 9" Grinder
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Absolutely no sparky, or I wouldn't ask the...
Absolutely no sparky, or I wouldn't ask the question.
The lead has been checked by a fire tech, or also checked the switch with his gadget and said it was good.
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15th August 2015, 11:32 AM
Thread: Bosch 9" Grinder
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Bosch 9" Grinder
Hi guys, Probably not quite the right forum but somebody here will probably know.
I have had a GWS 22-230 LV Bosch grinder for about 6 or 7 years now but has suddenly stopped.
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9th August 2015, 10:14 AM
Thread: The story of Sidchrome
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I read John Siddons autobiography "A spanner in...
I read John Siddons autobiography "A spanner in the works"
Gives a good insight into how the old man battled against the odds. And the difficult father and son relationship
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29th July 2015, 06:56 PM
Thread: Is there someone out there
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A likely outcome sooner or later.
A likely outcome sooner or later.
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29th July 2015, 06:52 PM
Thread: Is there someone out there
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I'm not one to care too much about safety but...
I'm not one to care too much about safety but that is way beyond the pale.
Tho' I'd be interested to know how well it works in blackbut and iron bark.
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18th June 2015, 03:39 PM
Thread: New Battery drill - opinions
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I have a Makita 18V drill, driver and a rattle...
I have a Makita 18V drill, driver and a rattle gun. Had them for about 12 months.
Can not fault them. I've had most of the common brands over the years and i've decided
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My dad had one of them. He was (still is at 84 )...
My dad had one of them. He was (still is at 84 ) a diesel fitter.
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15th June 2015, 04:54 PM
Thread: India: Scrap metal heaven
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Wow! What great spot to discover. Nope....
Wow! What great spot to discover.
Nope. Not until they legislate it.
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13th June 2015, 09:10 PM
Thread: Will there be another scraping class?
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349854 Does the 'dimply' base after scraping...
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22nd May 2015, 08:34 PM
Thread: Digital Calipers
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I fixed one of the above links, there are also...
I fixed one of the above links, there are also these, http://www.machineryhouse.com.au/M115.
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22nd May 2015, 07:52 PM
Thread: Digital Calipers
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Things I've turned on the lathe to make sure they...
Things I've turned on the lathe to make sure they are the same diameter end to end. Bits of steel and alloy to be certain
they are same width from end to end.
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22nd May 2015, 05:54 PM
Thread: Digital Calipers
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Digital Calipers
Hi, I would like inside and outside micrometers that measure beyond 50mm but the price is beyond me for the occasional use.
And I don't really need that sort of precision.
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17th May 2015, 07:23 PM
Thread: Motor shafts.
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Just changing the subject slightly....I have a...
Just changing the subject slightly....I have a couple of cast iron flywheels out of Mini Minors and they look like
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4th May 2015, 09:04 AM
Thread: How flat is a file?
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Thanks Techo, was definitely using the wrong...
Thanks Techo, was definitely using the wrong stuff. Bearing blue from Repco for $13 was the go.
It has showed up a bow in the slide top. Had a bit of a scratch and it has improved a little but more... -
1st May 2015, 11:14 PM
Thread: How flat is a file?
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The old guy that gave it to me said it was "not...
The old guy that gave it to me said it was "not bearing blue". He said it was for scraping. Smells like metho and dries
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1st May 2015, 05:51 PM
Thread: How flat is a file?
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Watched the videos...eazypeazy, piece of cake,...
Watched the videos...eazypeazy, piece of cake, like laying bricks, the easiest thing the world till you have a go at it.:C
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20th April 2015, 07:22 PM
Thread: How flat is a file?
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How flat is a file?
This the base and top of my cross slide. The base appears to be made from quality steel and the top is cast iron.
The problem is as I advance the the cross slide it gets tight. I dont think its an... -
18th April 2015, 08:56 AM
Thread: Wood Turners Using Metal Turning Lathes
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I just can't remember. It solidifies when it's...
I just can't remember. It solidifies when it's cold. (Not coconut oil)
They use it in makeup and skin care. This pot given to me originated from a BHP workshop or a place like that. They were
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17th April 2015, 06:39 PM
Thread: Wood Turners Using Metal Turning Lathes
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Hi, I have an old patternmakers lathe, to me it...
Hi, I have an old patternmakers lathe, to me it looks like a converted metalworking lathe but with a wider saddle with T slots
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8th March 2015, 12:40 PM
Thread: Does your lathe have a granite bed?
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The return of the flat bed lathe! That guy is...
The return of the flat bed lathe!
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23rd February 2015, 12:01 PM
Thread: friends (and witches) you live with
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Beautifull story j. As a cat lover (dog lover...
Beautifull story j.
As a cat lover (dog lover too) It's surprising how very faithful cats can become, even suffering depression when their owner goes missing for a while. -
15th January 2015, 06:07 PM
Thread: Airline fittings - Which Type?
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The brand that is advertised on TV, just can not...
The brand that is advertised on TV, just can not think of the name, has to be the best I've seen.
They have a bayonet fitting with an O ring seal, much like the Storz fitting fire fighters use.
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16th November 2014, 08:03 PM
Thread: Engine Turning
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Thanks Phil. That's very interesting and answers...
Thanks Phil. That's very interesting and answers something that's been puzzling me everytime I'm on the road.
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16th November 2014, 04:01 PM
Thread: Engine Turning
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Just a deviation from Hercus's question....I've...
Just a deviation from Hercus's question....I've noticed that the back panel of most stainless steel tankers (fuel) have an engine turned finish. And have been wondering why go to so much trouble? My...
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13th September 2014, 08:04 PM
Thread: The Revolution has Begun
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I noticed something similar when mobile phones...
I noticed something similar when mobile phones became freely available. People stopped listening. We would drive off and the driver would say "What's the street the job's in?" "Didn't he tell?" "Yeh,...
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1st September 2014, 08:17 PM
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I have absolutely no idea, having a total of...
I have absolutely no idea, having a total of about three hours of turning experience but I'm wondering
if the cutting piece is extended too far out of the holder causing it to flex.
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21st August 2014, 07:41 AM
Thread: Neat is a more beterer jig.
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It's beautiful. And besides that, it does a...
It's beautiful.
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18th July 2014, 07:25 PM
Thread: Don't you just hate
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Totally agree...The result of short term greed.:~
Totally agree...The result of short term greed.:~
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18th July 2014, 09:28 AM
Thread: Don't you just hate
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Soft start power tools:~
Soft start power tools:~
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12th July 2014, 07:35 PM
Thread: Carbide tooling Chinese lathe
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It's been a year or so but I'm sure there was a...
It's been a year or so but I'm sure there was a youtube video showing how to grind for threading.
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8th July 2014, 03:00 PM
Thread: Carbide tooling Chinese lathe
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I would like to put in my two bobs worth about...
I would like to put in my two bobs worth about http://eccentricengineering.com.au/.
I have an old, old flat bed patternmakers lathe which is basically a glorified wood lathe.
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6th July 2014, 05:23 PM
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That's a nice solid bench :) I'm wondering if...
That's a nice solid bench :)
I'm wondering if the legs made from flat steel would really be adequate. I guess it will depend on how wide the bench will be.
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5th July 2014, 01:07 PM
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!0mm steel with a suitable width, would do it and...
!0mm steel with a suitable width, would do it and you can bend it without it fracturing or loosing strength.
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28th June 2014, 10:05 AM
Thread: Drill Sharpener
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You're quite right cba. It was reaching the point...
You're quite right cba. It was reaching the point that the router as such would not be worth importing.
But I thank you for your superior knowledge and the trouble you went to to explain things, I... -
27th June 2014, 11:52 PM
Thread: Drill Sharpener
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Thanks cba. You are really helping me. These are...
Thanks cba. You are really helping me.
These are Australian made stepdowns that seem to be the real deal.
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27th June 2014, 06:03 PM
Thread: Drill Sharpener
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Again guys, just want to thankyou for helping me...
Again guys, just want to thankyou for helping me reach a decision.
Besides the sharpener, I'm going to buy one of these -2.25 Horsepower
318022
So will this stepdown be adequate?
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26th June 2014, 05:21 PM
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Smoke and mirrors...apparently. Light and dark,...
Smoke and mirrors...apparently. Light and dark, as clear as day and night.:no:
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26th June 2014, 01:39 PM
Thread: Drill Sharpener
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I would except the argumentation of higher...
I would except the argumentation of higher voltage/testing ect, except the price problem is right across the board.
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26th June 2014, 09:07 AM
Thread: Drill Sharpener
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Thanks guys you have been very helpful, as usual....
Thanks guys you have been very helpful, as usual.
Once upon a time I could sharpen drills freehand rather easily but the lost the skill somewhere never to be found again :no:
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25th June 2014, 07:48 PM
Thread: Drill Sharpener
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Drill Sharpener
Hi guys, Does anyone have an opinion on these sharpeners?
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12th June 2014, 07:18 PM
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Sticky: Monarch
Would have to be a gift... $1500
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ashmore/miscellaneous-goods/lathe-machine-monarch-brand-for-sale-1500-00-only-/1047194228
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26th January 2014, 07:29 PM
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Little bit late to the party, but I had a thought...
Little bit late to the party, but I had a thought as I was scanning through this thread.
i wonder if blackstrap molasses thinned out with vinegar was poured over the offending spikes and wrapped... -
16th December 2013, 03:15 PM
Thread: Stick Welding and slag
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Thanks guys. So it does seem to come down to...
Thanks guys. So it does seem to come down to technique.
That makes sense because the peeling off never seems to happen with 2.5mm,
but often happens with 3.2mm.
I've been welding 6mm steel, so I...