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12th June 2021, 03:30 PM
Thread: Tap and Die set for sale
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SOLD: I’ll take it if still available. Where about’s in...
I’ll take it if still available. Where about’s in Canberra are you?
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21st April 2021, 08:04 PM
Thread: 2HP Blower for dust extractor
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SOLD: Message sent
Message sent
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29th March 2020, 10:35 PM
Thread: Left hand Woodfast faceplate
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Thanks Pat, I will call tomorrow [emoji106]
Thanks Pat, I will call tomorrow [emoji106]
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29th March 2020, 10:34 PM
Thread: Left hand Woodfast faceplate
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Yep, called but no answer. Was going to try again...
Yep, called but no answer. Was going to try again but figured I’d ask here in the mean time.
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29th March 2020, 07:06 PM
Thread: Left hand Woodfast faceplate
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I will give them a call, thank you. Certainly...
I will give them a call, thank you. Certainly nothing on their website but you never know if you don’t ask
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29th March 2020, 04:52 PM
Thread: Left hand Woodfast faceplate
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Left hand Woodfast faceplate
Good afternoon all,
Hoping someone can point me in the direction of where I can obtain a faceplate with a Left Hand M30x3.5 thread for the outboard mount of my Woodfast lathe.
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I use radius masters and the 84 Engineering linishers at work. The radius masters only benefit is that they are a self contained unit, so they are compact. It’s also a negative as you cannot add...
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24th January 2020, 07:13 PM
Thread: woodfast scrollsaw
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QUEENSLAND https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200124/272014db...
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18th January 2020, 09:29 PM
Thread: woodfast scrollsaw
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QUEENSLAND I didn’t know these existed, but now I do I want...
I didn’t know these existed, but now I do I want one bad!! I have the Steelfast diefiler version. Need the pair! Bummer I missed this
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15th December 2019, 09:14 PM
Thread: Woodfast outboard (LH thread) faceplate
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WANTED:A.C.T. No problems at all. Thanks for the reply. Hope...
No problems at all. Thanks for the reply.
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15th December 2019, 02:01 PM
Thread: Woodfast outboard (LH thread) faceplate
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WANTED:A.C.T. Thank you for the replies. It’s a 30 x 3.5 and...
Thank you for the replies. It’s a 30 x 3.5 and faceplate size isn’t important
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12th December 2019, 09:15 PM
Thread: Woodfast outboard (LH thread) faceplate
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WANTED:A.C.T. Woodfast outboard (LH thread) faceplate
Hi all,
As the title suggests I’m after a Faceplate to suit a Woodfast outboard mount, being a LH thread.
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11th August 2019, 12:03 PM
Thread: Waldown 4 speed drill
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N.S.W. Hi John, I’ll take it. PM on its way
Hi John, I’ll take it. PM on its way
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11th August 2019, 09:33 AM
Thread: Waldown 4 speed drill
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N.S.W. Not a problem, thanks. I’ll keep an eye out
Not a problem, thanks. I’ll keep an eye out
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11th August 2019, 12:44 AM
Thread: Waldown 4 speed drill
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N.S.W. Hi John, do you have pics of the vice and...
Hi John, do you have pics of the vice and Morrison’s attachment it comes with?
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21st November 2018, 07:34 PM
Thread: Woodfast Lathe
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You sure do! I have no idea about the motors...
You sure do! I have no idea about the motors except they’re all 1.5kw motors. I had an industrial electrician check them and wire it up and he assured me they’re ok to run like this.
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21st November 2018, 06:17 PM
Thread: Woodfast Lathe
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21st November 2018, 02:04 PM
Thread: Woodfast Lathe
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I’ll get a few this arvo and send them through...
I’ll get a few this arvo and send them through mate
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21st November 2018, 01:52 PM
Thread: Woodfast Lathe
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Late to the party but I have a woodfast lathe...
Late to the party but I have a woodfast lathe running of a vfd, definitely worth the trouble.
I have a Teco model, which is rated to IP65. If you can get one of these there is no issues with dust,... -
17th October 2018, 07:28 PM
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I have an M408S and love it. Came with a 3phase...
I have an M408S and love it. Came with a 3phase motor. Hooked it up to a VFD I already had and I have a variable speed lathe.
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19th January 2017, 06:46 PM
Thread: Genuine feedback please
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Got the set finished today and collected about an...
Got the set finished today and collected about an hour after it was done!
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16th January 2017, 11:47 PM
Thread: Genuine feedback please
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Hi Ian, yet to finish them so haven't tried them...
Hi Ian, yet to finish them so haven't tried them properly but they both feel good. Te brush I will probably make a little narrower next time, just because it suits me a little better, but the brush...
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16th January 2017, 04:12 PM
Thread: Genuine feedback please
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Hmmm now I'm conflicted. I use wax finishes for...
Hmmm now I'm conflicted. I use wax finishes for the same reason, easy to refurbish and can take abuse better than hard finishes.
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16th January 2017, 01:51 PM
Thread: Genuine feedback please
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Dammit!! I was even in Fyshwick and it completely...
Dammit!! I was even in Fyshwick and it completely slipped my mind [emoji35]
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16th January 2017, 01:20 PM
Thread: Genuine feedback please
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I had psyched myself up to try a CA finish but...
I had psyched myself up to try a CA finish but turns out that Canberra doesn't seem to have it anywhere and I need it today.
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16th January 2017, 01:19 PM
Thread: Genuine feedback please
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Thanks Lyle, I honestly don't know about...
Thanks Lyle,
I honestly don't know about function just yet. I just went in an assumption of what would work, roughly based on what I had seen of shaving bowl (dangerous I know!)
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16th January 2017, 09:37 AM
Thread: Genuine feedback please
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I hadn't thought about it being compatible, that...
I hadn't thought about it being compatible, that is a good point. I'll have to look in to it. Thanks for your input, you may have saved me a significant headache!
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16th January 2017, 08:31 AM
Thread: Genuine feedback please
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Thanks for your feedback Christos. I'm yet to...
Thanks for your feedback Christos. I'm yet to glue the brush in so will remove to apply a finish to the handle. A stand is in the works. I'll post up a pic of the completed set once it's done.
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16th January 2017, 08:29 AM
Thread: Genuine feedback please
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Thanks very much Jerry. Yep, it's a filled crack....
Thanks very much Jerry. Yep, it's a filled crack. Just that colour from the wood dust.
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15th January 2017, 10:59 PM
Thread: Genuine feedback please
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Thanks for your comments Gabriel. It's ringed...
Thanks for your comments Gabriel. It's ringed gidgee. The finish is just sanded to 12,000g and then rubbed with eee cream. I'm yet to put a finish on them.
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15th January 2017, 09:23 PM
Thread: Genuine feedback please
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Genuine feedback please
Hi,
I have turned my first shaving brush and shave bowl. I have not turned either before so would like to hear your feedback on what could be improved.
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13th November 2016, 10:18 PM
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Dai sensei, that could be the issue, but I always...
Dai sensei, that could be the issue, but I always kept at least around 4 inches from the intake and always watched and controlled the amount the resin boiled.
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13th November 2016, 08:09 PM
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I did try a resin trap. I tried the commercial...
I did try a resin trap. I tried the commercial in-line versions and I also made one. I think mine was better. I used a PVC container that I placed filter foam in. The idea was that the combination of...
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13th November 2016, 03:14 PM
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Hi gents, I have done a lot of cactus juice...
Hi gents, I have done a lot of cactus juice stabilizing in the last couple of years. I have moved from the vacuum pumps to the vacuum generator after killing three pumps.
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13th November 2016, 02:47 PM
Thread: Metal spinning?
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PM sent
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12th November 2016, 12:24 PM
Thread: Stunning tool cupboard
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The photos don't do it justice. It was brilliant....
The photos don't do it justice. It was brilliant. Not wrong about a hefty price tag however the tools look very well made
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11th November 2016, 09:43 PM
Thread: Stunning tool cupboard
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Stunning tool cupboard
Took my old man out to the Bungendore Woodwork shop the other day while he was visiting.
Saw this work of art so thought some of you may appreciate some pics.
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15th October 2016, 09:25 AM
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I have a mate who has a Richardson drill press....
I have a mate who has a Richardson drill press. Nice solid and accurate drills. I prefer waldowns but both are excellent in their simplicity. Bearings are easily replaced if need be. $500 is at the...
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13th October 2016, 10:32 PM
Thread: Sharpening knives
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I have a lansky and really like it for its...
I have a lansky and really like it for its repeatability, portability and ease of use.
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11th October 2016, 05:19 PM
Thread: First go at a chisel
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There you go. I have to admit my understanding of...
There you go. I have to admit my understanding of the finer details of metallurgy are not there at all and your information is probably bang on.
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11th October 2016, 03:23 PM
Thread: First go at a chisel
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Hi Ian, Thank you for your feedback. You are...
Hi Ian,
Thank you for your feedback. You are absolutely right that 25 degrees would have been more appropriate. I figured that since I'd finished and etched it I would sent it to him and he can... -
10th October 2016, 07:49 PM
Thread: First go at a chisel
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Hopefully I'm allowed to post links. This is my...
Hopefully I'm allowed to post links. This is my FB page... uploading pics to tapatalk is a nightmare! They're all there if you're inclined to have a look.
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10th October 2016, 05:12 PM
Thread: First go at a chisel
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Thanks very much Matt... it's definitely a good...
Thanks very much Matt... it's definitely a good name!!
You're not wrong, I'm already working on plans for a few others. Had some great feedback and realized I had a blend of a few different... -
10th October 2016, 05:07 PM
Thread: First go at a chisel
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Thank you very much Paul, appreciate it. I'll let...
Thank you very much Paul, appreciate it. I'll let him know if he wants it gone [emoji6]
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5th October 2016, 09:57 AM
Thread: First go at a chisel
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First go at a chisel
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3rd October 2016, 09:56 PM
Thread: First go at a chisel
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Thank you for your comments Derek, greatly...
Thank you for your comments Derek, greatly appreciated.
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3rd October 2016, 09:19 PM
Thread: First go at a chisel
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First go at a chisel
Hi Derek,
Questions I will try and answer. My old man is mad for scroll saw work so the idea was that he can just use it to clean up the occasional rough edge.
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3rd October 2016, 08:50 PM
Thread: First go at a chisel
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Thanks lads, it's always good when you think...
Thanks lads, it's always good when you think you've hit the mark and get some agreement. I really enjoyed this build so thinking a bit more research on chisels and a set might be on the cards.
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2nd October 2016, 11:31 PM
Thread: First go at a chisel
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First go at a chisel
Hi all,
Just about done on my first chisel.
I had a piece of Damascus steel I had forged left over so thought I'd give it a go.
Blade is 1095/15n20 high carbon steel.
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8th July 2016, 04:07 PM
Thread: Waldown type NH drill
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Thanks Zsteve, I finally managed to get on to a...
Thanks Zsteve, I finally managed to get on to a computer and located the file. Thanks very much. I have since sold the drill as is so didn't need to get a new chuck. I have also collected my other NH...