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  1. #1
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    Default Noob from Mt Beauty

    Hi, have a small workshop that's been out of action for a while due to junk from when I bought the place. Finally getting to the stage where may be able to actually do a few things. Have about 14 sqm for an area where I hope to tinker with electronics, 3d printing and a few other things that don't require creating a tonne of dust. I also have a single garage area adjoining where I hope to set up a work bench, etc.

    I also have what was my grandfathers old Hyco table saw. It works but it needs some attention. A year ago I replaced the worn and frayed belt and the blunt blade. The switch at the moment is a "bit" broken and I would like to replace with a modern NVR switch with emergency stop. I hate the fact the switch at the moment is a rocker on the side that makes it very hard to turn off safely when/if wood jams. The saw runs very smoothly and is of a solid build. I know I have watched American Restoration too much as every time I look at it I would imagine tearing it down, blasting old paint off and restoring it. The saw is everything I remember about my grandfather as he was a carpenter and it was his prize possession apart from his fishing rod. I noticed the pulley on the motor is actually home made from wood and has a large split in it.

    The shed I use needs some major repairing but still trying to weigh up repairing against knocking it down and rebuilding. If not careful will spend the rest of my life just repairing instead of doing projects I have in mind.

    We have major renovations planned for the house including roof, kitchen, bathroom and laundry so having a decent work area will be a must.

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    Welcome to the forum. Doesn't sound like you're going to run out of work any time soon, there are a lot of members of this club, I'm one of them.

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    Welcome. You live in a magnificent corner of the country.
    Winter bush walking up the Devil's Staircase to the Bogong hut and beyond to Cleve Cole.

    Get the TS running functional and accurate and reliable.
    Tarted up won't show in all the house works that you need to do.
    Time for a serious work horse of a saw.

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    Welcome to the forum.

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    Welcome to the forum

  7. #6
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    Welcome to the forum.

    We were in Bright on Sunday as the mother in law wanted to see the trees in Autumn.

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    Welcome to the forum.

    Regards
    Keith

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    Welcome [emoji16]

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    G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "hoek67".
    There are a stack members across the Melbourne area, quite a few in country Victoria plus lots more across the rest of the country & the world.....
    You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
    Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP [Work In Progress] photos with build notes.
    Enjoy the forum.
    Enjoy your woodwork......
    Cheers crowie

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