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15th June 2023, 11:20 AM
Thread: WADKIN RD 16 inch Planer
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N.S.W. This Wadkin is still up for sale for anyone who...
This Wadkin is still up for sale for anyone who may be interested.
Utilise the instant asset write off before 30 June.
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6th January 2023, 07:51 AM
Thread: A THANK YOU GIFT for a friend
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Nice one Crowie!
Nice one Crowie!
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4th January 2023, 05:54 PM
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Sticky: The best!
The best!
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2nd January 2023, 08:02 AM
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Sticky: Brockovich
Brockovich
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21st December 2022, 07:19 PM
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Hang in there Bob! Just keep plodding along and...
Hang in there Bob!
Just keep plodding along and keep a smile on your dial. The sun will shine again.
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4th December 2022, 06:13 PM
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Sticky: WOOHOO IT'S HERE! Fun to watch and a good job to all! Regards ...
Fun to watch and a good job to all!
Regards
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23rd November 2022, 07:17 PM
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How good do they look! Good job mate. Maybe...
How good do they look!
Good job mate.
Maybe next year they will be made from American Oak. Wink!
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19th November 2022, 07:23 PM
Thread: Cubism competition 2022 - Labr@
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Very nice [emoji736]. Pete.
Very nice [emoji736].
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19th November 2022, 07:12 PM
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Spotted gum can sometimes be a problem...
Spotted gum can sometimes be a problem particularly if it is a dense and oily piece. It varies significantly. I’ve had the most success using polyurethane glue (froth glue as we call it). It foams up...
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19th November 2022, 05:44 PM
Thread: WADKIN RD 16 inch Planer
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N.S.W. WADKIN RD 16 inch Planer
For sale - Wadkin RD Planer
Blade/cutter head is 16" (inch) 400mm.
It is a two knife skew cutter head with provision to take moulding/shaping knives which was a special-order cutter head back in... -
12th November 2022, 09:02 AM
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Dear Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with you...
Dear Bob.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. I’m shedding a tear with you now as I remember my loved ones that have left before me.
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23rd October 2022, 01:40 PM
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I’m interested, thanks. Pete.
I’m interested, thanks.
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5th October 2022, 07:07 PM
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Thanks Charlie. I’ll get a set and give it a...
Thanks Charlie.
I’ll get a set and give it a try and get back to you.
I’m sure others would like to know how they perform too.
Best regards to you.
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30th September 2022, 08:32 AM
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Thanks Nigel. Anyone bought the Indian ones? ...
Thanks Nigel.
Anyone bought the Indian ones?
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29th September 2022, 07:06 AM
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Hi Charlie I have a Wadkin mortiser and need to...
Hi Charlie
I have a Wadkin mortiser and need to purchase some new chain, bar & sprocket sets.
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14th February 2022, 07:09 PM
Thread: Felder FB 510 Bandsaw for sale.
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WITHDRAWN: OK. Thanks for letting us know. Pete.
OK. Thanks for letting us know.
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10th February 2022, 08:23 PM
Thread: Felder FB 510 Bandsaw for sale.
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WITHDRAWN: Hi Millard I’m interested in purchasing your...
Hi Millard
I’m interested in purchasing your bandsaw.
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17th January 2022, 01:38 PM
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It sure is heavy. That benchtop was on the first...
It sure is heavy. That benchtop was on the first floor of the house and needed to be craned in in three pieces. Then manhandled into position joined and finished. It was a bit of a mission.
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17th January 2022, 10:40 AM
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Here’s what we do with Ironbark (Grey). ...
Here’s what we do with Ironbark (Grey).
Regards
Pete.
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16th January 2022, 08:22 PM
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That’ll be fine.
That’ll be fine.
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16th January 2022, 08:17 PM
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Came across this whilst reading. Might...
Came across this whilst reading.
Might help?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220116/95d2365c3b8441bd88a8d64969f8c550.jpg... -
16th January 2022, 05:42 PM
Thread: Hello from Sydney
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Welcome Yash. There is plenty on this forum...
Welcome Yash.
There is plenty on this forum for you to extend your skills and have a bit of fun to boot.
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16th January 2022, 08:04 AM
Thread: Jaw dropping good
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Hi Ray I reckon you’re up for it! Best...
Hi Ray
I reckon you’re up for it!
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16th January 2022, 07:39 AM
Thread: First Truck and trailer,loader.
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WOW, great job. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
WOW, great job.
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16th January 2022, 07:34 AM
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Hi Matt. Nice project. How are you cutting...
Hi Matt.
Nice project.
How are you cutting and shaping the steel and brass?
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15th January 2022, 03:29 PM
Thread: Challenge 2020-21 - Pittwater Pete
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Whoops, was I supposed to have this plane...
Whoops, was I supposed to have this plane finished already, bugger!
No one issued me with a “did not finish”, so I will continue on.
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13th January 2022, 02:24 PM
Thread: Poplar Suppliers?
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Poplar Suppliers?
Greetings All.
Could someone please direct me to a supplier of Poplar. In Sydney if possible but not essential.
I’ll be needing about 100Lm of 20 x140ish mm.
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8th January 2022, 03:05 PM
Thread: Panic buying
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Even with these high, and quickly growing...
Even with these high, and quickly growing numbers, the good news is that getting Covid is not hospitalising most people. I feel for those that are though.
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8th January 2022, 01:10 AM
Thread: Panic buying
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In my experience, shortages are real. Raw...
In my experience, shortages are real. Raw materials for production like; board, timber hardware, glues and two pack paints. Not only are they hard to get but prices are a lot higher than 12, or even...
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4th January 2022, 08:07 AM
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4th January 2022, 07:59 AM
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With the nuc boxes removed....
With the nuc boxes removed.
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4th January 2022, 07:55 AM
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I’m happy to report that the two hive nuclei have...
I’m happy to report that the two hive nuclei have been installed into the two hives and are doing well so far. They are busy doing their thing.
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1st January 2022, 06:14 PM
Thread: Challenge 2020 - 2021 Simplicity
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I know I’m very late mate but it’s not too late...
I know I’m very late mate but it’s not too late to say that you have done a fine job.
Pete.
P.S. I will finish mine but it’ll take a bit longer yet.
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30th December 2021, 10:26 AM
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Hi Paul. Hope you are well and a Very Merry...
Hi Paul.
Hope you are well and a Very Merry Christmas to you.
Yep they sure are small.
I will start a native bee hive in the future but need to get the new hives going first.
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28th December 2021, 08:05 AM
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I did not know that the stingless natives had...
I did not know that the stingless natives had such a restricted range.
Geelong have an active beekeeping club. Maybe you can get your beekeeping fix by mentoring newbies learn more.
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27th December 2021, 09:32 AM
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Thanks Bruce. If your new residence is too small...
Thanks Bruce.
If your new residence is too small for your existing hive, have you considered native bees? They don’t take up any space, are fun to watch and not much work. Stingless to boot.
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27th December 2021, 09:27 AM
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A couple of pics to highlight the basic...
A couple of pics to highlight the basic difference between a horizontal and conventional/ commercial hive structure.
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26th December 2021, 04:24 PM
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In answer to your question Bob; In short, a...
In answer to your question Bob; In short, a conventional hive has boxes (containing the hive frames) stacked vertically that need to be lifted off and on to get access for hive inspections and the...
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26th December 2021, 03:19 PM
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I hope they are fine but they are in the breeders...
I hope they are fine but they are in the breeders hive because there is a backlog of orders[emoji20]
I’m patient though.
Regards
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26th December 2021, 03:17 PM
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Thanks for your comments and good advice Bruce....
Thanks for your comments and good advice Bruce.
I’m just newbie to beekeeping and in fact don’t even have my bees yet. I have been waiting on availability from a particular breeder that breeds for... -
23rd December 2021, 02:04 PM
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Hi Matt. American Foul Brood. A disease that...
Hi Matt.
American Foul Brood.
A disease that destroys a hive by infecting new brood and necessitating the burning or irradiation with gamma rays to kill it and stop its further spread. ... -
23rd December 2021, 11:28 AM
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The terrible thought has crossed my mind. With...
The terrible thought has crossed my mind.
With the legs removed it will fit in the irradiation chamber, just.
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22nd December 2021, 08:51 AM
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I have had glue failures with Ironbark when using...
I have had glue failures with Ironbark when using epoxy and using titebond and that was when it was dry.
I ended up using polyurethane glue with much more success.
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22nd December 2021, 08:33 AM
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I agree with Ian. Toona Calantas. Calantas or...
I agree with Ian.
Toona Calantas.
Calantas or New Guinea Cedar.
Looks and smells a lot like Australian Cedar but is overall paler and is a lot more furry when worked.
Regards
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22nd December 2021, 08:16 AM
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To conclude; a quick happy snap of the new hives doing their thing in my backyard.
Regards and best wishes.
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22nd December 2021, 07:53 AM
Thread: Wadkin EC Tenon Machine
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Wadkin EC Tenon Machine
Greetings all.
We’ll it’s been a year since I took delivery of the tenon machine and within that time I’ve tried to chip away at the tasks outlined earlier in the thread. I say I, but in all... -
6th April 2021, 06:57 AM
Thread: Balsa canoe build
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Looks beautiful Labr@, well done. When is her...
Looks beautiful Labr@, well done.
When is her maiden voyage?
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4th April 2021, 08:22 PM
Thread: Wadkin rd 16 inch planer
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I’ll take it. Pete.
I’ll take it.
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13th March 2021, 03:54 PM
Thread: Tips, Techniques and Theory
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Sticky: How ingenious!
How ingenious!
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6th March 2021, 06:56 PM
Thread: A Few Good Ideas
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Hi Chris Hope you are well and spending some...
Hi Chris
Hope you are well and spending some time in your workshop.
That’s a really neat bench setup isn’t it.
Regards to you.
Pete.