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7th October 2019, 01:59 PM
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QUEENSLAND Powermatic 20" Industrial Helical Head Thicknesser - 3 Phase Code: PM-209HH
Hi all,
I have my unused Powermatic 20" Industrial Helical Head Thicknesser (3 Phase) up for sale. Extremely reluctant sale due to back injury and marriage breakdown.
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25th July 2019, 11:48 AM
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I know it's a little late now, but I used Wilson...
I know it's a little late now, but I used Wilson & Bradley's 'Kia Ora' side mounted runners (35 x F/Ext in black, 10 were S/C) for my workshop cabinets.
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17th July 2019, 07:35 PM
Thread: Suitable Glue
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When it comes to chopping boards, Titebond 3 is...
When it comes to chopping boards, Titebond 3 is one of the most popular choices.
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3rd July 2019, 11:58 AM
Thread: inbuilt wood fire
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Pretty sure I didn't say it didn't...
Pretty sure I didn't say it didn't...
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3rd July 2019, 11:42 AM
Thread: inbuilt wood fire
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Hebel
We had a Jetmaster wood fire insert installed and used a timber frame + plasterboard design but it had Hebel block walls (100mm) surrounding the insert.
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14th June 2019, 05:02 PM
Thread: Routing aluminium
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I know a few workshops (in Sydney) that used to...
I know a few workshops (in Sydney) that used to use old table/panel saw blades to cut all their ally... They simply turned the blade around... ;)
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4th June 2019, 10:41 AM
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+1 for Affinity...
+1 for Affinity Photo & Designer, I've been using Affinity for 2 years now.
Long time Adobe PS & AI user, and CS user since inception... Got peeved when Adobe hiked up the AU subscription fees... -
23rd May 2019, 10:57 PM
Thread: Hi from Zululand, KZN, South Africa
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Another ex Natalian & banana boy/sharks supporter...
Another ex Natalian & banana boy/sharks supporter here... And howzit! :2tsup:
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19th May 2019, 07:31 PM
Thread: South african wedding tree
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BobL - Have you got pics of this tree? I'm an...
BobL - Have you got pics of this tree?
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19th May 2019, 07:26 PM
Thread: Workbench top
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Formply or melamine will also work
Formply or melamine will also work
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12th May 2019, 07:52 PM
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DC Ducting
I managed to find a good deal on pvc pipe (225mm & 150mm) on Gumtree with fittings coming from the either the 'Gumtree guy' or from Samios Plumbing.
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12th May 2019, 07:24 PM
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DC Enclosure
After much deliberation, I decided to build a timber framed enclosure for the CV Max, clad in plywood. The muffler is also made from plywood scraps with the exhaust venting out of the east wall of...
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12th May 2019, 07:08 PM
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Mobile Lift
To help with future lifting needs, I bought a "Mobile Girder Rail Package Deal (1 Tonne Capacity)" that was on sale from Hare & Forbes. I'm pretty happy with it.
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12th May 2019, 06:56 PM
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Assembly bench
Been a while since my last post, here's a little catch up...
I got tired of doing things on the floor or with sawhorses, so I knocked up an assembly bench with the materials I had left over...
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24th April 2019, 03:00 PM
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QUEENSLAND Fantastic, thanks once again Gary! :2tsup:
Fantastic, thanks once again Gary! :2tsup:
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22nd April 2019, 05:56 PM
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QUEENSLAND Hi Gary, I'll grab it, if it's still...
Hi Gary,
I'll grab it, if it's still available.
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6th March 2019, 03:17 PM
Thread: Pictures not showing??
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Yep, the forum software (vBulletin) basically...
Yep, the forum software (vBulletin) basically crapped itself and 1 or 2 pics were lost... :doh:
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6th March 2019, 02:20 PM
Thread: Pictures not showing??
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How long ago are we talking about? Last...
How long ago are we talking about?
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5th March 2019, 10:26 AM
Thread: Reward for telling the truth.
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So the reward is deletion? :bricks:
So the reward is deletion?
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28th February 2019, 06:30 PM
Thread: Forum news letter.
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Yep, there's a tickbox under Settings/General...
Yep, there's a tickbox under Settings/General Settings then scroll down to "Miscellaneous Options"... 2nd last option.
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29th January 2019, 04:24 PM
Thread: Theory V Practicality
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You should be be looking at the DWV 88° bends...
You should be be looking at the DWV 88° bends rather than the stormwater 90's...
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25th January 2019, 02:22 PM
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FREE: QLD Hey woodchopper, I'm keen for both, just not...
Hey woodchopper,
I'm keen for both, just not sure when I can get up there. It might only be the 2nd week of Feb... :? -
25th January 2019, 09:14 AM
Thread: Looking for a workshop to Rent
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Another one to the list: The Shed...
Another one to the list: The Shed
Based in Abbotsford.
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7th January 2019, 06:58 PM
Thread: ROS - Corded or Cordless
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They have their place, kinda, but if you're going...
They have their place, kinda, but if you're going to sand indoors, most people will prefer to attach it to a vacuum therefore rendering the cordless option pretty much redundant...
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6th January 2019, 12:00 PM
Thread: I feel the need, but how much speed?
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Budget and intended use?
Hey Tools,
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2nd January 2019, 03:54 PM
Thread: Trim Router advice
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I do have my eye on that model, but the one with...
I do have my eye on that model, but the one with extra bits:...
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2nd January 2019, 03:49 PM
Thread: Trim Router advice
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Agreed. It also depends on what material you...
Agreed.
It also depends on what material you are trimming and how much you are trying to remove with each pass.
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2nd January 2019, 03:44 PM
Thread: Trim Router advice
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No speed control. Most small laminate...
No speed control.
Most small laminate trimmers I've used (less than 600W) don't tend to have speed control, so I'd be inclined to say that it isn't needed, but it depends on what you intend... -
1st January 2019, 01:03 PM
Thread: New Steam Bending Business
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SOMETHING NEW! Looks interesting, not too far from me as well....
Looks interesting, not too far from me as well. :D
PS - Looks like your WP theme isn't behaving... Give me a shout if you need a hand with it. -
1st January 2019, 12:56 PM
Thread: Trim Router advice
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Like most of the replies, +1 to Makita trimmers....
Like most of the replies, +1 to Makita trimmers. The last 2 commercial workshops I've worked in, had Makita trimmers as their 'shop' trimmers.
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1st January 2019, 12:28 PM
Thread: Best connectors for flatpack furniture
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So you finally bit the bullet and got one... ;)...
So you finally bit the bullet and got one... ;)
I bought the 4mm blade and use it as my std biscuiter as well.
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16th December 2018, 12:04 PM
Thread: Adjustable work bench?
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My ultimate workbench would be the one that Mike...
My ultimate workbench would be the one that Mike Farrington uses:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlM0aQ-VpUM
Torsion box workbench on top of a scissor lift.
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16th December 2018, 11:53 AM
Thread: Clearvue Noise Problems - Take 2
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My CV Max Enclosure
Here's what I used for my CV Max (and links to where I got it):
Earthwool R2.5HD 90 x 430mm (for muffler)
Whites 90cm x 5m x 25mm x 25mm Cage Mesh (for muffler)
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7th December 2018, 11:10 AM
Thread: Free Dexion shelving unit
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FREE: QLD Massive thanks to woodchopper for your generosity...
Massive thanks to woodchopper for your generosity and help with getting it on the trailer!
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7th December 2018, 11:07 AM
Thread: Free h/d trolley for clamp rack conversion
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FREE: QLD Massive thanks to woodchopper for your generosity...
Massive thanks to woodchopper for your generosity and help with getting it on the trailer!
The trolley is in great nick and I can't wait to put it to use.
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6th December 2018, 09:36 AM
Thread: Free Dexion shelving unit
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FREE: QLD Thanks very much Flindersia, much appreciated! :D
Thanks very much Flindersia, much appreciated!
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5th December 2018, 05:26 PM
Thread: Free h/d trolley for clamp rack conversion
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FREE: QLD Hey woodchopper,, I'll grab it tomorrow if...
Hey woodchopper,,
I'll grab it tomorrow if that suits you.
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5th December 2018, 05:24 PM
Thread: Free Dexion shelving unit
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FREE: QLD If Flindersia doesn't take it, I'll grab it...
If Flindersia doesn't take it, I'll grab it woodchopper.
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4th December 2018, 01:06 AM
Thread: Spacing Drawer Fronts
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Hey Stinky, You might want to check your calcs...
Hey Stinky,
You might want to check your calcs again... some of those dimensions are out.
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1st November 2018, 09:59 AM
Thread: MDF vs particle board drawers
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Depending on where you are planning on fixing the...
Depending on where you are planning on fixing the runner to the drawer, you could add a few screws and hide them behind the runner...
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1st November 2018, 12:16 AM
Thread: MDF vs particle board drawers
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What type of runners do you plan on using? ...
What type of runners do you plan on using?
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24th October 2018, 07:41 PM
Thread: November Prize Draw - # 126
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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15th October 2018, 12:16 PM
Thread: Attaching mirror to melamine
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Most shops I've worked in, use primarily...
Most shops I've worked in, use primarily silicone.
Some use 3M double sided tape (around the edges) and silicone.
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14th October 2018, 12:56 PM
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How do you get the bear to stay in the trailer?...
How do you get the bear to stay in the trailer? ;)
As already mentioned, Tricoya is been around for a while. It was mentioned in the forums earlier this year: here
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8th September 2018, 12:09 PM
Thread: Screw - Screwit or Scrooz?
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I've used them a few times, both online and...
I've used them a few times, both online and in-store (now that they're in Brendale), and they have been great. Great staff, great product and as mentioned previously, each pack/box comes with a free...
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27th July 2018, 06:09 PM
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I used to work at a high end cabinet company in...
I used to work at a high end cabinet company in Sydney that produced many wall hung vanities (with doors, drawers, stone tops and basins) with rebates, but the rebated panels were the sides and they...
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27th July 2018, 05:16 PM
Thread: Clear Vue Owners - Impeller Mounting
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Impeller Housing Measurements
As Pete mentioned, the shape is spiral so the measurements will be different depending on where it is measured.
Here are some pics:
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27th July 2018, 05:07 PM
Thread: Clear Vue Owners - Impeller Mounting
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Perfect, thank you Pete!
Perfect, thank you Pete!
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26th July 2018, 10:35 AM
Thread: Clear Vue Owners - Impeller Mounting
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No Worries, will do.
No Worries, will do.
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26th July 2018, 10:34 AM
Thread: Clear Vue Owners - Impeller Mounting
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I had watched that video before purchasing, but...
I had watched that video before purchasing, but given the age of it, I thought that things may have changed since then. I.e. the MDF pieces are now painted blue and the mounting plate is specified...