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Squirrel,
I don't think you will be disappointed with the bigger machine in the long run. Bigger always seems to be better with the extra rigidity in particular.

As you have done the right thing...

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Just spotted a Lucas mill for sale on ebay. Located at Hall (just north of Canberra - in fact nearly part of Canberra now).
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Best one I've seen was on an old volkswagon.

"Horn not working, watch for finger !"

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I went in to Bunnings (Melbourne) the other day to buy some galvanised butt hinges; only to discover that they don't stock them anymore!

What's more I can't seem to find a supplier...

Back in the north of SA, where I started this life, a time honoured method of cleaning the rust from welding wire was to tie a good length to the back of the ute and then do a couple of turns round...

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Can anybody tell me if there are prescribed colours for the active wires in 3 phase wiring in Victoria.

I need to have a 3kw motor direct wired (with isolation switch and...

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I was going past Gustec (Bayswater, Melbourne) today and dropped in.

There is no stock in the building and the place is being taken apart. I was told by someone who claimed to be...

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I have just replaced an old verandah post with a "Cyprus Gold" post. These are wrapped in plastic with warnings to leave the plastic intact until 3.2 milliseconds (approx.) before...

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I came across this ebay listing which may be of interest to anyone looking for a very high quality small woodlathe.
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Check out this ebay ad. for an "industrial quality" lathe :eek:

http://cgi.ebay.com/BRAND-NEW-WOOD-LATHE-IDEAL-FOR-STYLING-WOOD_W0QQitemZ4433034366QQcategoryZ632QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem...

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I have a H&F milling attachment which I use on my AL330 with some success (if I do say so myself). I have found that there are several rules worth following.

* Clamp the two halves...

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By George ! It's as clear as the nose on your face. :D We've got them by the short and *****'s now. That'll put a stop to any price fixing !

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Greetings Sam,

I have the 150/3 and I regularly use it with 80 grit and above without any problems. In fact I have even used it with 60 and 40 grit which I find useful for removing very tough...

Two eggs got married.

After the reception they were booked into the bridal suite for their first night of married bliss.

As they were preparing for bed the girl egg said "Why don't you get into...

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I have no connection with Carbatec (apart from having been an occasional - OK frequent :D - customer in the past) and I offer no comment on the recent events.

I was out in...

Ball ? What Ball :confused:

Steve: Funny you should mention the 1mm disks ! :D

I picked up a couple of them from Just Tools in South Melbourne earlier this week. They are certainly faster and cleaner than the thicker...

Many thanks to those who replied to my post. Your experience is of great value.

It was an interesting revelation about coolant (going rancid). I use coolant on my lathe, which I find to be well...

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In my usual rummaging through ebay's wood and metal working ads I came across the following interesting item. Note the vendor's name !
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Rod,

Many thanks for your response; just the experience I was seeking.

The BS-5S looks like a solid machine but I was thinking that I would have to go further to the BS-7LA. One reason being...

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I'm looking at buying a metal cutoff saw so that I can retire the hacksaw. I started at Bunnies looking at metal cuttoff saws (GMC Platinum through to Hitachi - from $180.00 to...

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I was waiting for someone else to start the ball rolling but everyone must be on holidays.

I recently bought a 12" x 36" Herless lathe and have been practising by making up a...

Great news. I have always liked woodwork and have derived great pleasure from this board. I don't see the two areas as being in conflict, more as complementing each other.

Only recently I bought...

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I was driving along Domain Road, South Yarra a couple of days ago and saw some tree fellers removing a large Cypress Elm (at least that's what I think it was - very strong pine/resin...

I've found that I'm much more likely to suffer a dig-in with my "standard" shaped skews - i.e. those ground at a fairly acute angle with a straight edge.

However, I have a Raffan skew which I find...

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I spent several hours there myself - arrived a little late so missed the foil hats.

However, I did see a number (10 to 20) Mujinfang (not certain of the spelling) planes going for...

Very impressive work Bob.

I'd virtually given up on drill mounted sanders as I had only tried the el-cheapo Chinese type. With the blow-up facility they certainly sound worth another look.
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I'm looking for some threaded inserts for a project. I have done a search of the forum and seen some O/S sites - but am hoping to find an Australian supplier, preferably local...

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Does anyone have experience or knowledge of the Unisafe Powerpack respirators - especially the Powerpack3. Trend Timbers sell them (amongst others). I need to get a respirator but I'm...

Ignore the naysayers. If it feels good - go for it ! The only thing you have to lose is a couple of bits of wood and you stand to gain the thing you can't buy - experience !

Just a couple of...

Can't wait to see how it looks when finished. What is the wood (veneer ?) in the front panels ?

Tell us a bit about it. :)

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I can assure you with absolute certainty that I have no intention of knowing my tradesman like I know my mistress :eek:

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After spending yesterday afternoon sanding some jarah, I've decided that I must get myself a powered dust mask. I've read all the threads that I could find regarding said masks and now have a...

Great stuff Bob !

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Bob,

Unfortunately, modifying the table is a little difficult. It's a cast iron top. :eek:

The problem is not major, it only prevents me using the full range of some bits. In all I lose...

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I am looking for a router for my router table which has a better "reach" than my current ? ACE 1300 (I can't remember what make it is, and it's too cold to go back out to the shed !) ....

Smidsy,

No, not out of 10. I don't know how the Janka hardness figures are calculated but the following may help to put things in perspective.

Janka hardness: Green Dried
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I came across this interesting looking plane on ebay. (No connection to seller etc.)

It's difficult to form a definite opinion from the single photo, but is this just an unusual...

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According to Keith Bootle's "Wood in Australia" (a very good reference IMO):

In the introduction to the table he says: "Hardness figures are a measure of resistance to denting".
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Back on the Bunnings bash again. I spend quite a bit of time in Bunnings, for professional reasons of course. One day I'll finish a job without having to go off half way through to...

I knew a bloke who turned his ankle :D

You can also try the venerable Jim Carroll. His site is: http://au.store.yahoo.com/cws-store/index.html

Jim is in Drysdale (Vic) and also does mail order.

WARNING: Do not go to his shop ! ...

Contact details for Triton:

Triton Manufacturing and Design Co.

14-18 Mills St. Cheltenham
(03) 9584 6977

I'm not sure if they refer to it as a Clearance Centre - I just asked if they sold...

Jon,

Thanks for the tip. I tried Hills clearance in Melbourne but their price was dearer than Bunnings ! The bloke couldn't give me a quote over the 'phone but when I told him the standard...

I was in Bunnings the other day, waiting in the checkout queue.

There were at least 25 people waiting with only 2 checkouts working.

Looking around I can see about 12 Bunnings staff. Two at...

Thanks Gumby. I will give that a try as well.

I wonder how I'd go getting Bunnings' 15% off against the Hills or seconds price. :D Just an idea.

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Jon,

Many thanks for your reply. I was beginning to wonder if I had broken the unwritten rule and been sent to Coventry. :D

I knew about the Hills clearance centre in Sydney from searching...

I can't stand it any longer, I have to get myself a set of quality chisels. After doing my research I have come to the conclusion that Japanese Butt chisels are the way to go (for me anyway).
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I am going to buy a Triton superjaws (I have finally found the excuse... I mean job that requires them :) ).

Can anyone advise on where to find the best price in Melbourne ?
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She wanted a pair of genuine alligator shoes in the worst way, but was very reluctant to pay the high prices the local...