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Revocide
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Hello guys and girls Revocide here from Down Under

After seeing Jody on youtube I though i'd pop over to the forum and see whats happening.

Occasionally I use a 240V 15A Multiprocess machine (BOC Smootharc multiprocess 175), I use flux core on it exclusively as I work outdooors welding up 25mm square tube.

No official quals, just a passion for it.

Australia - the only thing more deadly than our bitey stingy things is our drivers :shock:
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Welcome Rev.

I deal now and then with the Hampdon Welding folks who are also sandgropers. Decent people.

Hope you enjoy your time here and learn a lot - I sure do.


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Ya lost me with the sandgroper thingy?... :?: But welcome
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Sandgropers, crow eaters, the big v. Those were the days. Welcome along.

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Poland308 wrote:Ya lost me with the sandgroper thingy?... :?: But welcome

Poland -

Sandgroper = West Australian

Croweaters = South Australians.

I have no idea why. It's something that's been around since well before I was born. Australia is certainly not without its quirks. And don't even get me started about the Dropbears.


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Ok. It makes perfect sense now! :D
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No it doesn't I lied
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Poland308 wrote:No it doesn't I lied

Hey, it's Australia. It's not about making sense, that's for sure.



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God's own country = Queensland
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Banana Benders--Queenslanders
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We also straightenem
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Unlike New South Welshmen, who do other things with them.
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I've been known to peal a few after I've climbed down out of my tree. :)
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weldin mike 27 wrote:Unlike New South Welshmen, who do other things with them.
That's right Mike.. we eat them.. ;)

You'd better not mention the Bunyips either Kym..
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Or Mexicans to Victorians

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Revocide welcome to the forum! It's always nice to see another from downunder.


Poland,

We Aussies are a funny bunch; but then again living on an island will do that to you.. You should come for a visit. We have the worlds deadliest snakes, spiders, sharks, jellyfish, crocodiles and birds and yet they call us "The Lucky Country" :lol:
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I'd love to take my family down there some day. Maybe ! :D
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Josh, come on down! :D
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Thanks guys for the welcomes

Looks like there is plenty to learn here, if I keep me eyes open and brain in gear all should be well.

Seems Victorians get called Mexicans and the Northern Territorians are labelled croc bait? maybe the tourists?

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Oh yer. even the chinese restaurants in victoria got nachoes on their menus.
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Unfortunately we miss out on the siestas, tequila and nice weather. Not too many drug cartels though (that the general public have to worry about)

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