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OGYT
27th January 2008, 05:44 AM
Would anyone be interested in having a short tutorial on how I made my current Buffing System? :?
I have it in MS Word Document format (.doc). Don't know how to make a .pdf file. :(
Couple of decent pics, and description of the steps from start to finish.

Pat
27th January 2008, 07:01 AM
Yes please.

One the pdf front, you could use SolidPDF, if you don't mind the tag on the bottem of each page ". . . created by SolidPDF . . ." or some such nonsense. The trial is free.

I believe there are other "free" PDF software out there, most having limited functionality. Of course if you know someone with a full version of Adobe's Acrobat (version 8, ATM), ask them to make the PDF.

killerbeast
27th January 2008, 08:05 AM
Would anyone be interested in having a short tutorial on how I made my current Buffing System? :?
I have it in MS Word Document format (.doc). Don't know how to make a .pdf file. :(
Couple of decent pics, and description of the steps from start to finish.

Yep !! im in if you want i will be more than happy to create a PDF file with all the bells and whistles...

OGYT
27th January 2008, 08:41 AM
I tried to post the .doc file and it's too big. It's just 150kb, but that's 50kb too large for the forum. I tried to reduce the size of the pics, and they were too small to see.
Rasmus, I sent you an email through the forum, and gave you my email address. If you'll send me your email address, I'll send you the .doc file, and let you make a .pdf of it.
Are .pdf files smaller for some reason? I don't understand all I know about this stuff.

kevjed
27th January 2008, 08:54 AM
Looking forward to it.
Thanks

Sebastiaan56
27th January 2008, 09:33 AM
OGYT,

I use pdf995 which makes the best pdf's outside of the standard owners. You get a message when it is burning but then the pdf file is of commercial standard, free from pdf995.com

I have no benefit from this recommendation except as a printer it makes my life easier....

wheelinround
27th January 2008, 09:48 AM
OGYT no PDFs can end up larger the PDF may need to be broken into pages to make it smaller same as a .doc
ie. save 3 pages and the next 3 etc

Like the thoughts of my own buffer have a washing machine motor sitting about which would be good to use.

OGYT
27th January 2008, 10:09 AM
Thanks for the advice, Sebastian, I'll look into it.
Wheelin', I like that idea for now. I'll give it a try. Page 1, Page 2, etc. Thanks.

OGYT
27th January 2008, 10:43 AM
We'll see if this works. :?

DJ’s Timber
27th January 2008, 11:02 AM
We'll see if this works. :?

Worked for me :2tsup:, looks good Al.

Will have a good read of it later :;.

Sawdust Maker
27th January 2008, 11:04 AM
Al
Thanks
instead of using a drill press to cut out the centre holes one can use a wad punch
cheers

OGYT
27th January 2008, 11:21 AM
Sawdust Maker, .... uh... What's a wad punch?
I guess by my asking, I probably don't have one... :D

Woodlee
27th January 2008, 11:44 AM
Sawdust Maker, .... uh... What's a wad punch?
I guess by my asking, I probably don't have one... :D


This is a wad punch .They come in sets or can be purchased individually.
You place your material on the end grain of a piece of hardwood or block of lead and belt the punch with a hammer .

Cheers
Kev

scooter
27th January 2008, 11:52 AM
Thanks Al. :2tsup:

Taffsmania
27th January 2008, 12:12 PM
Hi try PDF Creator real easy to use.
Keith

orraloon
27th January 2008, 01:49 PM
Thanks Al. Another idea to ponder on. The to do list is getting longer all the time.

Regards
John

Simomatra
27th January 2008, 01:57 PM
Thanks Al
Have down loaded and will check it out a bit later

OGYT
27th January 2008, 02:38 PM
You're welcome, all. I didn't know how well it would be received.
Keith, another man told me about PDF Creator, and I downloaded it just a little while ago, and made it into a .pdf file. The three pages together in pdf are still just a little over 100kb. But that little program does work well.

DJ’s Timber
27th January 2008, 03:41 PM
The three pages together in pdf are still just a little over 100kb.

Al that's okay, because as you can see from this :aro-d:, you can load up to 393.0 KB for pdf files

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DJ’s Timber
27th January 2008, 04:21 PM
OK, I downloaded all 3 pages of your Word Docs and combined them into 1 doc and then save as a pdf using the pdf Creator. Total size was 150 KB and have attached.

OGYT
28th January 2008, 01:29 AM
Thanks DJ. I guess this has been a good learning experience for me. Maybe next time it won't be so time consuming for any of us. :U I hope!

wheelinround
28th January 2008, 08:33 AM
:2tsup: well done all and thanks OGYT will read later it looks good

Now to sort out that washing machine motor

Caveman
28th January 2008, 07:48 PM
:2tsup:Nice one Allen - thanks for sharing!:)

hughie
28th January 2008, 08:39 PM
well written and easily understood. :2tsup:

TTIT
28th January 2008, 10:40 PM
I WILL get around to it one day..... :B:B:B Good one Al.

OGYT
29th January 2008, 12:05 PM
Thanks, all. Kindnesses appreciated.