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    Thanks a lot for this information. There's...

    Thanks a lot for this information. There's actually a Matthews Timber in Melbourne too, which is where i'm based. I think if i were to get this model, i'd probably eventually upgrade the blades...
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    Advice on a thicknesser

    Hi there

    I'm wondering if anyone could give me some advice on a thicknesser. Most of the material ill be working with will be kiln dried stock that ill be using for various furniture pieces among...
  3. Hah. Yep, i think i was just in denial. I took...

    Hah. Yep, i think i was just in denial. I took the rotary hammer drill to it and it seems pretty doable. Much easier than i anticipated.
  4. Building a pergola with paved brick under deck

    Hi there

    I'm in the process of organising a permit to build an attached 5x5m roofed pergola. I'm going to have to put in 2 posts, one of which will be fixed underneath a deck (the other will be...
  5. Yep, this is the main reason i wanted it (plus i...

    Yep, this is the main reason i wanted it (plus i can mount it in the dead space above the door). I'm not actually going to mount it direct to the ceiling though. It will have its own stand-alone...
  6. Hi Bob Apologies, im not sure what you mean...

    Hi Bob

    Apologies, im not sure what you mean here. For all intents and purposes its outside the shed... Its basically in an enclosed "room" that i've built and sectioned off, between the workshop...
  7. Good question. Basically, its going to be hanging...

    Good question. Basically, its going to be hanging upside down just in front of a door. I need the bag/filter to be either side of the door to allow access.

    Like this:
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    I should also...
  8. Dust collector - extending distance to filters

    Hi

    In my dust collector cabinet, i have need to extend the distance between the bags/filters and the motor, similar to the crude picture i've attached. Are there any negatives to creating such a...
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    Thanks for this info. Basically means i will...

    Thanks for this info. Basically means i will ensure the ducting is attached secure and basically permanant without removing screws etc. So i understand clearly are you saying without the ducting...
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    Sorry, just saw this part. Ill take a look.

    Sorry, just saw this part. Ill take a look.
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    Thanks Bob I'll be using 6" ducting. My...

    Thanks Bob

    I'll be using 6" ducting.

    My breaker panel is located in the wall connecting the house to the garage. Its on the inside of the garage, which is where the tools are. My power runs...
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    I've attached a pic of the motor name plate if...

    I've attached a pic of the motor name plate if that helps. It can be on its own 15A circuit it that means anything at all.

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    VFD for 5hp extractor

    Hi there.

    I recently acquired a second-hand 5hp DC-90 unit. I believe I will need to run this with a VFD, since I only have 240v. However I have no idea what I'm looking for, so I thought I'd...
  14. Thread: DC advice

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    This information is excellent. Thanks all. To...

    This information is excellent. Thanks all. To cut down on noise outside the shed, i'm thinking about mounting the DC inside the shed, with PVC pipe joining to a (relatively) sound proofed,...
  15. Thread: DC advice

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    Thanks Bob. I'm definitely going to look into...

    Thanks Bob. I'm definitely going to look into filters.



    By the above, do you mean you use your 3HP DC to vent outside to a collector, or just vent all material directly outside?



    Thanks...
  16. Thread: DC advice

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    Thanks Bob and tonzeyd for the replies. To...

    Thanks Bob and tonzeyd for the replies.

    To clarify, what i was considering in my earlier posts was to either:
    a) use the cyclone inside the shop, with the DC attached direct to the cyclone...
  17. Thread: DC advice

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    Thanks Bob. I was thrown, as the unit has a...

    Thanks Bob.

    I was thrown, as the unit has a 12" impellar. I thought id would be larger.

    Shed is about 7.6 x 6.0m, with 3m celings. My plan is to connect 6" PVC direct to everything, and...
  18. Thread: DC advice

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    DC advice

    Hi all
    I was looking for some advice/info on the DC i have. I purchased it second hand, wanting to upgrade my 2HP to a 3HP. I've attached a pic.

    From what i can gather this model is similar to...
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