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25th March 2015, 11:49 AM
Thread: How did he make this?
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Hi Tiger, Personally I think the most...
Hi Tiger,
Personally I think the most important issue you will need to address, is to ensure whatever material you use (maybe bar stainless steel) is to have the inside surface coated especially... -
4th March 2014, 08:49 PM
Thread: Where Do I Find The Search Box
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Hi DJ thanks for the quick reply. However that X...
Hi DJ thanks for the quick reply. However that X you noticed isn't my compter interface but an article telling me where to find the search box. As a result I have modified the image, so hopefully I...
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4th March 2014, 07:45 PM
Thread: Where Do I Find The Search Box
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Where Do I Find The Search Box
Hi,
I am seeking help once again in that I cannot find the search box that should appear on the menu list (I don't know what the real name is?) I have Vista as my operating system and as you will... -
27th October 2013, 01:19 PM
Thread: Taxi Driving In Melbourne
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Taxi Driving In Melbourne
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8 months on and I still haven't been able to find work:(. A few people have mentioned why not become a taxi driver? However, I don't know how to go about it?
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26th July 2013, 01:40 PM
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Fitter/Turner/Welder/Machinist/PSA - Work Required
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This morning I found out unfortunately that I lost out to another person for a position as a technical officer at a well known university here in Melbourne. What made it worse for me was that... -
14th May 2013, 10:03 PM
Thread: Traffic Control Brisbane
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Altus Ripping Off Members?
Win for Altus Traffic Members | AWU Newcastle
Win for Altus Traffic Members
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14th April 2013, 10:31 PM
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Obtaining a White Card - Construction Industry
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I plan on doing the course CPCCOHS1001A Work Safely In The Construction Industry (White Card). I know it can be done cheaper online but given that I wasn't the brightest person at school (40... -
12th April 2013, 11:04 PM
Thread: Suitcases - Questions........
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Suitcases - Questions........
Hi,
Last night I returned from England only to find this morning that my trusted "Airport" suitcase, is now only be used in future for holidays by car. Consequently, I am going to have to buy a... -
10th February 2012, 10:16 AM
Thread: Dents Due To Hail Damage
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Dents Due To Hail Damage
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I have just returned from having gone to a temporary RAC(V) assessment centre in Thomastown. I had been led by their consultant (via the telephone) previously that they would assess the damage... -
18th August 2011, 10:03 PM
Thread: Steam Cleaner For A Car
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Steam Cleaner For A Car
Hi,
I went to Godfreys, Autobarn and Bunnings today hoping to purchase a steam cleaner for my wife's and my car. However, none of them surprisingly sold any. I was told by an assistant at Autobarn... -
20th March 2011, 10:48 PM
Thread: Machining Sticky Aluminium
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Hi RayG, Once you have cut your slot with the...
Hi RayG,
Once you have cut your slot with the slot cutter running in a clockwise move the material over just a few thou and run the material in the opposite direction (climb milling) with... -
3rd November 2010, 11:17 AM
Thread: Happy birthday
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Well that was more alcohol than I had on mine the...
Well that was more alcohol than I had on mine the day previously - All Saints Day!!
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2nd November 2010, 05:06 PM
Thread: Happy birthday
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I think the candles would have cost more than the...
I think the candles would have cost more than the cake nowadays!!
Seriously I to hope you have/had a great day and didn't end up too drunk?
Btw, when was it your birthday Grahame?
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31st October 2010, 09:50 PM
Thread: Steel Sheet or Plate
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Steel Sheet or Plate
Hi,
Is there anyone here who could recommend a good steel merchant preferably in the northern or metro area(s) of Melbourne, where I could get a piece of sheet or (cold rolled) plate up to 15mm? I... -
14th October 2010, 12:59 AM
Thread: Home Made Welding Trolley
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Thank you to all those who were kind enough to...
Thank you to all those who were kind enough to show me picture(s) or YouTube videos to get some ideas (and inspiration) to build my own.
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9th October 2010, 09:28 PM
Thread: Home Made Welding Trolley
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Home Made Welding Trolley
Hi,
I am hoping to get around to making up my own welding trolley to fit both my TIG and Arc Welder onto (as well as accessories). Has anyone made there own who wishes to show it off as I am... -
9th October 2010, 09:13 PM
Thread: cutting a slot in aluminium
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Hi Harps, Firstly, what part of the...
Hi Harps,
Firstly, what part of the Motherland are you from?
Secondly, what is it you are going to make from this training exercise?
Thirdly, looking at your drawing it appears that the... -
9th May 2010, 04:29 PM
Thread: Lathe Safety
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Lathe Safety
Hi,
One can never be too cautious when using what can be a very lethal machine. I just read this sad article on a OH&S site that happened not too far from where I live. Reading in between the... -
12th March 2010, 09:42 AM
Thread: Your Favoured Brand Of Tyre
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Your Favoured Brand Of Tyre
Hi,
Carrying on from another thread I started recently. What make of tyre do you favour.
The tyres I have on presently are made by Hancook - are they any good?
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9th March 2010, 04:47 PM
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195 X 55 X R15 85V - What Does It Mean?
Hi,
That is the size of the tyre(s) on my Holden Viva. However, I don't have a clue as to what the dimensions mean!! Given that I have to purchase a new set of tyres in the near future, so I am... -
24th February 2010, 01:21 PM
Thread: Archicentre - Seeking Advice
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Archicentre - Seeking Advice
Hi,
As many of you will know that I have had ongoing problems with restumping issues of our 3 bedroom weatherboard house over the past 6 years. Given that I have had 2 reputable restumpers come... -
21st February 2010, 09:21 PM
Thread: Advice - Cordless Phones
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Advice - Cordless Phones
Hi,
We purchased a set (two) of Uniden cordless phones about 3/4 weeks ago. However, I am going to return them (to the shop we purchased them from) later on in the week because they are as much... -
28th January 2010, 02:19 PM
Thread: Nanny / Police state?
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Hi Damian, Nothing wrong with your attitude...
Hi Damian,
Nothing wrong with your attitude towards 'bogans' I just wish there were more people out there with enough guts to write what they really feel instead of doing nothing and going along... -
28th January 2010, 01:20 PM
Thread: Machining Brass problem
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Hi Avery, Very true. The same type of drills...
Hi Avery,
Very true. The same type of drills (negative cutting edge) are required for acrylic (and some other plastics) otherwise they "grab" and pull down through the material rather than cut it.... -
28th January 2010, 01:07 PM
Thread: Nanny / Police state?
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Damian are you willing to come down here to...
Damian are you willing to come down here to Melbourne and run as an independant at the next election later on this year - I would certainly vote for you:wink:
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27th January 2010, 02:47 PM
Thread: Bullet proof youngsters
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Or maybe this one............. YouTube-...
Or maybe this one.............
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27th January 2010, 02:44 PM
Thread: Bullet proof youngsters
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No I didn't hear about it but here is one for a...
No I didn't hear about it but here is one for a world record..........
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26th January 2010, 02:19 PM
Thread: The Australian Navy Submarine Fleet
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The Australian Navy Submarine Fleet
Hi,
Well blow me down another problem with the Collins Class Subs (Times 6 Off)........
But some senior engineering experts have warned that the Swedish-supplied Hedemora diesel engines may... -
26th January 2010, 01:50 PM
Thread: Hoon With Attitude........
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Is that the same type of rule(s) when dobbing in...
Is that the same type of rule(s) when dobbing in a terrorist? Or bashing in an Indian?
No wonder they say the law is generally an ass in this "lucky country".
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26th January 2010, 01:10 PM
Thread: Hoon With Attitude........
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Hi Waldo, Thanks for the "dob in a hoon"...
Hi Waldo,
Thanks for the "dob in a hoon" information. However, I have to ask if the police are so infuriated about this problem then why is it the site has not been update since MAY 2008. There... -
25th January 2010, 08:45 PM
Thread: Machining Brass problem
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Hi Mike, Firstly, I must say that i have never...
Hi Mike,
Firstly, I must say that i have never used a CNC router/milling machine. I was surprised to hear that the cutter was only 2mm diameter. Thus I must ask:-
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25th January 2010, 04:44 PM
Thread: Hoon With Attitude........
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Hoon With Attitude........
Hi,
Whilst browsing around the site about an hour ago, I heard a big bang just around the corner from where I live. After putting my crocs on I went out to investigate what had caused it. A kid... -
15th January 2010, 09:52 PM
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Hi Chris, What about Capral? Click on link for...
Hi Chris,
What about Capral? Click on link for more info:-
Capral Ltd - Capral
Regards
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26th November 2009, 12:19 PM
Thread: How to drill aluminium
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And remember to remove the sharp edges:wink:. A...
And remember to remove the sharp edges:wink:. A piece of wood under the cutting zone wouldn't go a miss either.
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26th November 2009, 12:15 PM
Thread: Drilling holes
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Why not correctly ground flat bottom drills:?...
Why not correctly ground flat bottom drills:? With the centre (web area already ground) just entering (and locating) the cutting edges will cut a nice circular hole with the addition of cutting oil. ...
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15th November 2009, 02:11 AM
Thread: Threading Stainless Steel
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Hi Funkychicken, Is there any reason you...
Hi Funkychicken,
Is there any reason you cannot just use allthread for your application? You could always either silver solder or tig bits together!!
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15th November 2009, 02:02 AM
Thread: Hand reamer problems
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Hey Doug, Did you get your holes the way you...
Hey Doug,
Did you get your holes the way you wanted?
Cheers
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21st October 2009, 07:49 PM
Thread: How many welds?
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Hi Single Phase, Personally I would do the...
Hi Single Phase,
Personally I would do the yellow as shown and one on the opposite side because you are less likely to bow the angle iron as you would with the orange welds.
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21st October 2009, 12:54 PM
Thread: Air Conditioning - Whose The Best?
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Air Conditioning - Whose The Best?
Hi,
How do you rate the air conditioning in your car? I don't know if any organization i.e. RAC(V) have done any research on this, if so I couldn't find it via google:(.
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19th October 2009, 11:42 AM
Thread: TIG welding helmets
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Hi Pete F, So reading between the lines you...
Hi Pete F,
So reading between the lines you are saying that they (American sellers) are obligated to take the helmet back (at their cost - each way) if there is a genuine fault within the warranty... -
17th October 2009, 09:14 PM
Thread: TIG welding helmets
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Hi Interesting views submitted here. However I...
Hi
Interesting views submitted here. However I would have thought that even though the Australian dollar appears to be heading towards parity with the US dollar surely you wouldn't be saving much... -
3rd September 2009, 07:14 AM
Thread: Melbourne Police
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So rrober what you are implying is that I am a...
So rrober what you are implying is that I am a dishonest person with no integrity?
I can categorically state that in both incidents the police saw the offending people - after all the cyclists had... -
2nd September 2009, 01:36 PM
Thread: Melbourne Police
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Thanks for the reply Batpig. It makes you wonder...
Thanks for the reply Batpig. It makes you wonder why bother saving that person’s life when your father ended getting into trouble through no fault of his own:rolleyes: I had the misfortune within...
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2nd September 2009, 07:03 AM
Thread: Justice In Melbourne - A Joke
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Justice In Melbourne - A Joke
An eye for an eye - Not in Melbourne (The Place To Be If You Are A Criminal).
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1st September 2009, 08:51 PM
Thread: Melbourne Police
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Melbourne Police
Hi, I am an ordinary nobody tram driver who this morning was incensed as a result of an incident in the Docklands area.
I had pulled up at the intersection of Bourke Street and the Harbour... -
25th August 2009, 02:57 PM
Thread: Are The Council Correct?
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Thanks for the quick reply "The Bleeder". I...
Thanks for the quick reply "The Bleeder".
I just had a reply from the council stating that if the block of land was due to be built on shortly then temporary fencing is required.
Btw, I did ask... -
25th August 2009, 11:14 AM
Thread: Are The Council Correct?
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Are The Council Correct?
Hi,
The empty block of land that is on the other side of the road to us (opposite) as become overgrown with wild bushes and as in recent months become a dumping ground for the tenants in adjoining... -
24th August 2009, 06:27 AM
Thread: cricket, test match
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England "Trott" to Ashes win, beating Australia...
England "Trott" to Ashes win, beating Australia by 197 runs at The Oval.
Down to third in the World ranking now. Will be fourth should Sri Lanka beat the Kiwi's this week............ -
23rd August 2009, 08:12 PM
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What Position Should a Crane Be Parked?
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I was down Collins Street in the city today where I noticed a Crane located on a building nearby that had the cable hanging over the road (at a great height). Thus I would be intrigued to know... -
12th August 2009, 11:45 PM
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Hi, I have found that peining down the damaged...
Hi,
I have found that peining down the damaged head with the ball pein end of a hammer closes up the hexagon. Then hammer in the allen key, this as got me out of the s--t many a time:wink:.
MH