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23rd November 2016, 03:49 PM
Thread: Turning Ekodeck
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Look like using Titebond 2 or Weldbond.
Look like using Titebond 2 or Weldbond.
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23rd November 2016, 01:21 PM
Thread: Turning Ekodeck
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Turning Ekodeck
Have a large amount of Ekodeck offcuts available to me and was enquiring if they can be used for segmented turning.
Seems a shame to throw them away ,did not know if they could be glued p and turned... -
22nd November 2016, 05:26 AM
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Try Blackwoods at Wickham ,they should be able to...
Try Blackwoods at Wickham ,they should be able to fix you up with what you are looking for.
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12th July 2013, 05:17 PM
Thread: GP Polyester Has Gone Rubbery In Tin
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GP Polyester Has Gone Rubbery In Tin
Hi There,
Have been getting a project mould ready and when I opened my GP Polyester Tin it has turned rubbery .
Is there any way I can dissolve it to use or is it to be thrown out,I last used some... -
1st June 2013, 04:58 PM
Thread: Identification Required
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Identification Required
Have been given this old piece for restoration.Can anyone identify it for me,the turned part on the top is merely a handle,the metal clip could have been for holding envelopes or similar.Hope someone...
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8th May 2013, 04:36 PM
Thread: From The Scrap Box ..A Table Lamp Is Born
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Had a lot of fun drilling a hole 400mm through...
Had a lot of fun drilling a hole 400mm through the centre,patience was certainly needed to stop the drill from clogging up and staying inside the piece,welded a 12mm drill onto a piece if 10mm rod...
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8th May 2013, 01:01 PM
Thread: From The Scrap Box ..A Table Lamp Is Born
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From The Scrap Box ..A Table Lamp Is Born
Whilst emptying my scrap box I came across some nice pieces of Tassie Oak and Some Blue Gum,cut them to size and ran them through the thicknesser to get them somewhat level.After laying them all out...
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18th November 2011, 07:11 AM
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Poll: HEADS UP Morning Brett, What is the latest position with...
Morning Brett,
What is the latest position with our unfilled orders.
Sure has been an epic journey from ordering day till collection day.
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2nd May 2011, 07:14 PM
Thread: Variable Frequency Drive Problem
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Configured it back to be used as keyboard use...
Configured it back to be used as keyboard use and it works fine now,looks like the dial knob on the POT mechanism is the problem at the moment.
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20th April 2011, 07:52 PM
Thread: Variable Frequency Drive Problem
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My Vicmarc VL 200 is a 1990 Model. I replaced...
My Vicmarc VL 200 is a 1990 Model.
I replaced the single phase 240 with a brand new 240v Three Phase in Novemeber 2010..Then added the appropriate Variable Frequency drive .also in Nov 2010.
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20th April 2011, 04:56 PM
Thread: Variable Frequency Drive Problem
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Variable Frequency Drive Problem
Hello All,
I have a Variable Frequency Drive fitted to my Vicmarc 200 it is a
Bonfiglioli Vectron Model S220 05 AF
Single Phase 240 in with Three phase 240out.
Has been working like a dream for... -
5th March 2011, 01:32 PM
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Poll: HEADS UP Put me down for $165 worth of forstners ,roto...
Put me down for $165
worth of forstners ,roto stop.extension bar.
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22nd December 2010, 07:42 PM
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Making Pepper Grinders ..Using Colt Maxi Cut
Good Evening,
Have been having a go at making the Salt and Pepper Mills,the forstner bits from Torqueta are not very good at chewing aussie hardwood.
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19th September 2010, 11:42 AM
Thread: Variable speed treadmill/Lathe Conversion
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Have found the following item,as I am not real...
Have found the following item,as I am not real savvy with electrics is this the style of thing that I need to convert my VL200 to variable speed when used with a 1hp 3phase motor.
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14th September 2010, 10:30 AM
Thread: Variable speed treadmill/Lathe Conversion
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Variable speed treadmill/Lathe Conversion
Has anyone ever considered using the motor and variable speed unit from a treadmill to convert to be used on a wood lathe.
Just looking at this option as all the EVS units are so expensive and... -
12th September 2010, 10:38 AM
Thread: Vicmarc VL200 LONG SM EVS
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Hi Jim, I already have the VL200. With the...
Hi Jim,
I already have the VL200.
With the change to the VL100 electonics reducing the price,
How much would it now cost to supply an EVS setup to my existing VL200
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10th September 2010, 09:24 PM
Thread: Faceplates With 30mmx3.5 thread
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Faceplates With 30mmx3.5 thread
Have made the almighty leap to a Vicmarc 200.
Now looking for any size faceplates with a thread size of 30mmx3.5..(I.E.125mm,100mm,90mm75mm50mm)
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8th September 2010, 01:37 PM
Thread: TOS 4 Jaw 125mm Self centering Chuck
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Have now listed item on E-Bay Thank you Lathe...
Have now listed item on E-Bay
Thank you
Lathe Chuck TOS 125mm 4 Jaw Self Centering Metalwork - eBay, Chucks, Metalworking, Industrial. (end time 18-Sep-10 12:29:17 AEST) -
7th September 2010, 01:29 PM
Thread: TOS 4 Jaw 125mm Self centering Chuck
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The backing plate is removable,held on by three...
The backing plate is removable,held on by three bolts,once removed any backing plate could be fitted to suit.
The three jaw version sells for $349 at Hare and Forbes,appears the four jaw version was... -
7th September 2010, 08:55 AM
Thread: TOS 4 Jaw 125mm Self centering Chuck
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It is a metal working chuck and I dont have a...
It is a metal working chuck and I dont have a metal working lathe,that is why I am selling the chuck.Would be of more use to one of our members rather than just sitting in my shed and never being...
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7th September 2010, 07:50 AM
Thread: TOS 4 Jaw 125mm Self centering Chuck
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TOS 4 Jaw 125mm Self centering Chuck
Hi ,
I have just purchased a woodlathe and it came with a TOS Chuck ( Made in Chez Republic.
4 Jaws ,125mm and is self centering with a t/bar type operating key.
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17th May 2010, 10:01 AM
Thread: buttons for longworth chuck
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Clark rubber have a good selection of tapered...
Clark rubber have a good selection of tapered plugs.you just gave to drill them yourself.
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3rd March 2010, 05:08 PM
Thread: Camphor laurel help
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This might help you out. Is 320mm Long 5 1/2...
This might help you out.
Is 320mm Long
5 1/2 inches diameter.
I prepared it about 3 years ago and is very dry .
I cut a sliver off the end to show the inner end grain.
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Woodfast
I have been trying to ring Woodfast in South Australia and Optus keep telling me that the number is disconnected.
Are they still in business?????,does anyone have a new number for them,they dont... -
31st October 2009, 09:10 AM
Thread: Carbatec TSC 10HB-R table Saw
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Works like a dream. The extension wing comes...
Works like a dream.
The extension wing comes with the slots cast in underneath and the clips,slides,nuts etc all come with the table saw kit.
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20th September 2009, 12:40 PM
Thread: Carbatec TSC 10HB-R table Saw
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Durrrr, Solved my own problem ,got a really...
Durrrr,
Solved my own problem ,got a really strong light and stuck my boof head in the enclosure,sure enough the one wide belt I saw was in fact three smaller belts side by side.
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20th September 2009, 11:56 AM
Thread: Carbatec TSC 10HB-R table Saw
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My TSC-10HB Table saw has arrived from Carbatec....
My TSC-10HB Table saw has arrived from Carbatec.
This is from a feshly imported batch with a manufacture date of July 2009.
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10th September 2009, 11:56 AM
Thread: Carbatec TSC 10HB-R table Saw
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Carbatec TSC 10HB-R table Saw
I have taken the plunge and purchased one of the above from Carbatec in Brisbane,the R on the end signifies Router..
Meaning it will come with a router hole in the left side wing.
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9th September 2009, 08:34 PM
Thread: EEE sale for Sydneyites
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Come on Mr U-Beaut. Whats changed ...I used to...
Come on Mr U-Beaut.
Whats changed ...I used to love the lingering smell that was in the workshop when I used the EEE
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9th September 2009, 12:46 PM
Thread: EEE sale for Sydneyites
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Thanks Hughie, Got mine off the postie at...
Thanks Hughie,
Got mine off the postie at 1000hrs.
Had a piece on the lathe waiting to be attacked with EEE.
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27th August 2009, 05:04 PM
Thread: CT-110L Table Saw
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CT-110L Table Saw
Looking ckosely ay this one .
Does anyone have the router wing attached to this model,if so how does it perform.
I know the router wing comes on the TSC-10HB-R ...but the above model caught my eye... -
26th August 2009, 11:01 AM
Thread: EEE sale for Sydneyites
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Thanks Hughie, Half litre will be fine with...
Thanks Hughie,
Half litre will be fine with me .
Thanks again for the offer .
Cheers.
Steve
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25th August 2009, 08:30 PM
Thread: EEE sale for Sydneyites
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Put me down for 1 Litre , Give me a PM and let...
Put me down for 1 Litre ,
Give me a PM and let me know how much I owe ,(including postage to Newcastle)
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19th August 2009, 02:21 PM
Thread: Woodfast BS 500...V... Carbatec SBW-4800CE
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Woodfast BS 500...V... Carbatec SBW-4800CE
New Bandsaw purchase coming up for me..undecided???,,,need help???.$2k region.
Have narrowed it down to the above two Model Bandsaws,cost is very comparative between the two ,but the Warranty seems... -
13th August 2009, 08:59 PM
Thread: Table Saw with Provision for Router
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Table Saw with Provision for Router
Looking for a Table Saw that can have the router mounted under it all the time ,being able to use the table saw fence would be a bonus,how many models are there out there that can house the router...
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31st July 2009, 12:05 PM
Thread: Thompson turning tool bulk buy?
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Got mine today . Thanks again for being allowed...
Got mine today .
Thanks again for being allowed to be part of this offer.
Making up the handles this afternoon.
Cheers.
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17th July 2009, 07:53 AM
Thread: Thompson turning tool bulk buy?
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Ern, I have calculated my balance at the correct...
Ern,
I have calculated my balance at the correct rate of 1.275 and have sent deposit funds to your account. at 0650
Cheers.
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13th July 2009, 08:24 PM
Thread: Thompson turning tool bulk buy?
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Evening Ern, Money transferred at 1921 hrs....
Evening Ern,
Money transferred at 1921 hrs.
Many thanks for all your effort and considering others with your offer.
Cheers
Steve
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9th July 2009, 04:25 PM
Thread: Thompson turning tool bulk buy?
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Ern, Have come up with a second order as well....
Ern,
Have come up with a second order as well.
one 5/8 inch V shaped Bowl Gouge
Cheers.
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9th July 2009, 07:40 AM
Thread: Thompson turning tool bulk buy?
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Ern, Put me down for one 1/2 inch V Shaped ...
Ern,
Put me down for one 1/2 inch V Shaped Bowl Gouge.
Let me know the amount and I will transfer funds straight to you.
Cheers.
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15th June 2009, 09:18 PM
Thread: Australian Woodturning Exhibition
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Australian Woodturning Exhibition
Does anyone have an address page that we can go to to get the entire results...etc.
Cheers.
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14th June 2009, 08:29 PM
Thread: Salt Shaker Bums..(Bottoms..Plugs..))
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Salt Shaker Bums..(Bottoms..Plugs..))
Have been making some salt and pepper sets. It is easy to get the the top part that shakes the salt out.
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2nd June 2009, 09:29 PM
Thread: Pepper Mill and Salt Shaker
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Pepper Mill and Salt Shaker
Have just finished a set of the above and finished them with Shellawax on the outside,what do I seal the insides with that will not affect the products ....( Salt and pepper) that are put in them....
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12th March 2009, 06:15 AM
Thread: Whipper Snipper
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Whipper Snipper
My old snipper has turned up its toes.Can anyone give me some tips or hints on what make or model of Whipper Snipper I should buy,you hear about all the ones that dont work well,has anyone got any...
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30th January 2009, 08:52 PM
Thread: Tripoli Powder
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Tripoli Powder
I am looking to buy 1kg
If I can save the postage that would be good.
Is it a Lapidary Club type product or from someone else,the dude at Bunnings had never heard of it.
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28th January 2009, 12:44 PM
Thread: Tripoli Powder
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Tripoli Powder
Does anyone know where I can purchase tripoli powder here in Newcastle??
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21st December 2008, 06:43 AM
Thread: an upgrade to a solid rough out tool
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PM sent..Looks like your mailbox is full. Not...
PM sent..Looks like your mailbox is full.
Not sure if PM went through or not, but you can put me down for one of these.Send PM to me if you got my message.
Cheers.
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29th November 2008, 02:01 PM
Thread: Makita UC4000 Electric Chainsaw
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Thanks for the tips,however this type of Makita...
Thanks for the tips,however this type of Makita is a real mongrel .I have dismantled the side,have even parted the electrics from the gearbox.The oil tank is hidden beneath a casting,no way of even...
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29th November 2008, 07:20 AM
Thread: Makita UC4000 Electric Chainsaw
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Makita UC4000 Electric Chainsaw
Hi There,
I recently purchased one of these to make blanks etc without annoying the neighbours.It is only just out of warranty and it is not sending any oil to the chain,have given it a quick look... -
28th November 2008, 08:00 PM
Thread: New Turning Tool On E-Bay
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New Turning Tool On E-Bay
Has anyone had any dealings with this type of tool.
Looks pretty impressive with a double ended tool.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=260321616677