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14th October 2019, 07:33 PM
Thread: New Dust Extraction setup
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That looks pretty simple. Thanks! Is it 150mm?
That looks pretty simple. Thanks!
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10th October 2019, 01:08 PM
Thread: New Dust Extraction setup
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That'd be great. I did knock up a plywood hood...
That'd be great.
I did knock up a plywood hood using the stock DC and hose but it didn't work so I canned it.
It's certainly one of the worst machines for dust in my shed.
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9th October 2019, 08:54 PM
Thread: New Dust Extraction setup
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Some pretty good info to get me started. Thanks...
Some pretty good info to get me started.
Thanks all.
Any suggestions for SCMS extraction?
I was thinking of a wooden hood with a pipe dropped down into it from the top (with the side of the... -
7th October 2019, 10:05 PM
Thread: New Dust Extraction setup
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So do you just cut a hole in the threaded cap to...
So do you just cut a hole in the threaded cap to push the hose in?
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7th October 2019, 04:34 PM
Thread: New Dust Extraction setup
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Cheers. I think I'll use a bell mouth on a...
Cheers.
I think I'll use a bell mouth on a flexy hose for the router table and sanding area - they are in the same place so I can just clip it to either the router table or work bench as needed.
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7th October 2019, 02:57 PM
Thread: New Dust Extraction setup
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Thanks Bob, I was hoping you'd come along... ...
Thanks Bob, I was hoping you'd come along...
So the standard bag/filter arrangement is more efficient than dumping into a drum?
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7th October 2019, 01:25 PM
Thread: New Dust Extraction setup
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New Dust Extraction setup
Finally getting round to investing in dust control.
I have a generic 2hp dusty which I will locate outside the shed and convert to 6" inlet.
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14th February 2019, 06:58 PM
Thread: 2HP (or higher) dust extractor
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WANTED:VIC I picked one up just a week or so ago. Thanks...
I picked one up just a week or so ago.
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22nd November 2018, 02:25 PM
Thread: 2HP (or higher) dust extractor
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WANTED:VIC 2HP (or higher) dust extractor
South East/Eastern suburbs Melbourne.
Looking for a 2hp or higher dusty.
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20th November 2018, 04:36 PM
Thread: Venting dust straight out of the shed
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Make sense. It'll be easy to mount the...
Make sense.
It'll be easy to mount the impeller outside with a small cover over it and vent it away from the shed or into a drum via an open pipe. -
19th November 2018, 12:55 PM
Thread: Venting dust straight out of the shed
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I've started reading through the sticky for dc...
I've started reading through the sticky for dc mods but at almost 300 posts it's quite cluttered. It could almost do with culling down to a single how to post to make it more useful.
In the... -
15th November 2018, 09:29 AM
Thread: Venting dust straight out of the shed
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We're on 1 acre. Nearest neighbour on that...
We're on 1 acre.
Nearest neighbour on that side is about 200m away from the shed.
I could angle the outlet downwards. If it gathers in a pile I can just rake it out, the chickens scratch around... -
14th November 2018, 04:14 PM
Thread: Venting dust straight out of the shed
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Venting dust straight out of the shed
I'm just starting on the dust extraction journey so apologies for any stupid questions.
I've been looking for a 2hp dusty 2nd hand (like most people I am on a limited budget unfortunately).
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22nd April 2018, 07:39 PM
Thread: April/May 2018 - PRIZE DRAW # 123
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19th March 2018, 12:34 PM
Thread: MARCH/APRIL2018 - Prize Draw # 122
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17th January 2018, 02:45 PM
Thread: Timber vanity top
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I had made the same recommendation. They didn't...
I had made the same recommendation.
They didn't want to go thicker.
I declined to make it in the end. I wasn't confident in the longevity of the item given the thickness required, they were going... -
14th January 2018, 07:37 PM
Thread: Timber vanity top
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Timber vanity top
I've been asked to make a timber vanity top.
It's only 900 x 400.
Likely to be Blackbutt or Vic ash at this point.
I dont have an issue glueing and flattening the boards (router sled due to... -
13th November 2017, 07:04 PM
Thread: NOVEMBER 2017 - Prize Draw # 120
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26th September 2017, 10:52 PM
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Hi John, Thanks for the reply. Agreed - best...
Hi John,
Thanks for the reply. Agreed - best to get the design right before picking up the first piece of timber. I haven't done anything on this scale before.
I have a lot of the... -
25th September 2017, 01:23 PM
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Recycled timber table top - couple of questions...
Hi all,
I've promised the wife I'll make her a table from recycled hardwood. It's a pretty common style at the moment:
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9th September 2017, 03:55 PM
Thread: Home made lathe
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FREE: VIC If no one wants this I'll salvage the motor and...
If no one wants this I'll salvage the motor and scrap the rest, which would be a shame....
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8th September 2017, 09:59 PM
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N.S.W. Hi Dubrosa, I'll grab the Stanley if it's...
Hi Dubrosa,
I'll grab the Stanley if it's still available.
pm me your paypal details etc.
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5th September 2017, 10:11 PM
Thread: Home made lathe
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FREE: VIC Thanks Pagie, I'm still plodding along trying...
Thanks Pagie,
I'm still plodding along trying to learn turning since the impromptu lesson you gave me.
I'm getting OK at spindle turning but hopeless at hollowing or bowl turning.
I'm trying a... -
5th September 2017, 07:19 PM
Thread: Home made lathe
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FREE: VIC Home made lathe
This is a really large, heavy duty full size lathe.
It came with a load of other machinery I bought and I haven't had time to do anything with it.
The seller told me he tested it and it was... -
2nd September 2017, 01:00 PM
Thread: 'Tis the season for chopping
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What wax do you use to seal the ends?
What wax do you use to seal the ends?
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16th July 2017, 02:34 PM
Thread: Medley of pen blanks
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QUEENSLAND How much would postage to 3160 be? Ta
How much would postage to 3160 be?
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6th July 2017, 10:01 PM
Thread: Redgum fence posts
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If this falls through for any reason I'm...
If this falls through for any reason I'm interested.
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19th June 2017, 04:37 PM
Thread: Where to buy to timber (Melbourne)
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Thanks Springwater, I don't get too close to...
Thanks Springwater,
I don't get too close to the CBD much these days.
After glueing up the laminate blank I got almost to completion and got a catch turning one of the balls on the end of the... -
16th June 2017, 08:03 PM
Thread: Where to buy to timber (Melbourne)
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Thanks Gabriel, That's very generous of you!
Thanks Gabriel,
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16th June 2017, 07:51 PM
Thread: Where to buy to timber (Melbourne)
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I'm up in Belgrave, I've laminated a few...
I'm up in Belgrave,
I've laminated a few strips of the spotted gum and tas oak today. they are just shy of 600 long and 65mm wide. I'll see how I go turning them into a rolling pin tomorrow and... -
16th June 2017, 06:38 PM
Thread: Where to buy to timber (Melbourne)
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Cheers all, I've got a bit of pine lying...
Cheers all,
I've got a bit of pine lying around.
I grabbed some spotted gum and tassie oak from the big green shed to have a bit of a play around with.
I swung into Mathews Timber in Knox to... -
13th June 2017, 10:14 PM
Thread: Where to buy to timber (Melbourne)
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Ah! Merbau... great idea. I was scouring...
Ah!
Merbau... great idea.
I was scouring bunnings website for ideas but didn't see it.
I'm going to head down on the weekend but thought someone would have some ideas first.
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13th June 2017, 09:54 PM
Thread: Where to buy to timber (Melbourne)
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Where to buy to timber (Melbourne)
Hi,
I'm still practicing (butchering) wood turning so looking for inexpensive suitable timber.
I've got some blackwood and gum drying in the shed but it's a long way off.
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12th March 2017, 10:47 AM
Thread: Tool rest adjustment screws
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Thats more like it. When I searched ebay for...
Thats more like it.
When I searched ebay for indexing handle only expensive ones showed.
I'll order a couple so I have spares.
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12th March 2017, 08:19 AM
Thread: Tool rest adjustment screws
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They're expensive little things. Over $20 each...
They're expensive little things. Over $20 each for M8!
Maybe thats why the ones that came on the lathe were so crap. -
11th March 2017, 08:33 PM
Thread: Tool rest adjustment screws
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Perfect! That's exactly what I need....
Perfect!
That's exactly what I need. Blackwoods is close to me.
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11th March 2017, 07:48 PM
Thread: Tool rest adjustment screws
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Tool rest adjustment screws
The spring loaded screws with cast lever that adjust the tool rest on my MC900 lathe have snapped.
I'm pretty sure this is a common problem but I have no idea what they are called in order to find... -
17th February 2017, 06:29 PM
Thread: Log Cabin mail box build questions
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OK, Quick update. I managed to lay my hands on...
OK,
Quick update. I managed to lay my hands on a cheap big old drill press so will go with the forstner bit idea. I reckon it will be more pleasant than spending hours with a router making... -
3rd February 2017, 05:00 PM
Thread: Log Cabin mail box build questions
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something like this: Econocut Core Box Router...
something like this: Econocut Core Box Router Bits ?
Does the profile match the radius of the log? It's hard to tell from the picture/specs.
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3rd February 2017, 11:49 AM
Thread: Log Cabin mail box build questions
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Forstner bit sounds like a good idea but I don't...
Forstner bit sounds like a good idea but I don't have a drill press and I assume would be too hard by hand for so many pieces?
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2nd February 2017, 08:47 PM
Thread: Log Cabin mail box build questions
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Log Cabin mail box build questions
So for some reason I have decided to make a log cabin style mail box.
I have a heap of blackwood lying around and will turn the 'logs' on a lathe. That's the easy part.
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6th November 2016, 08:47 PM
Thread: How to store freshly cut blackwood
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That pic shows how little hair I have left on top...
That pic shows how little hair I have left on top :(
Thanks so much again for the help yesterday.
The bonus impromptu turning lesson was great!
I successfully turned a chisel handle yesterday... -
1st November 2016, 11:02 PM
Thread: How to store freshly cut blackwood
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Sounds great. Always keen to learn new things. ...
Sounds great. Always keen to learn new things.
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1st November 2016, 09:40 PM
Thread: How to store freshly cut blackwood
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Cheers Pagie, I'm only down the road from you...
Cheers Pagie,
I'm only down the road from you in Belgrave.
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1st November 2016, 07:48 PM
Thread: How to store freshly cut blackwood
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How to store freshly cut blackwood
Hi all,
I live in the Dandenong Ranges and we have lots of blackwoods around.
The last big one we took down in our garden was used for firewood :-. I still have another dead standing one to take... -
3rd October 2016, 08:20 PM
Thread: Newbie advice please...
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I did contemplate replacing the motor but at $250...
I did contemplate replacing the motor but at $250 or so for a new motor It wouldn't be worth it.
Did have a quick look around for 2nd hand motors but nothing around.
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1st October 2016, 03:19 PM
Thread: Newbie advice please...
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Quick update. I passed on this saw. The motor...
Quick update.
I passed on this saw.
The motor is only 3/4 hp and it didn't like the 2' length of hardwood I took to test.
It got half way through but the motor was slowing down, had to keep... -
1st October 2016, 10:55 AM
Thread: Newbie advice please...
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Thanks for the advice. I'm going to go and...
Thanks for the advice.
I'm going to go and look at it as I think having the planer and saw will be a good start. I'm just not sure if the fence is much good.
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29th September 2016, 06:14 PM
Thread: Newbie advice please...
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Thanks for the feedback. I'm not too stressed...
Thanks for the feedback.
I'm not too stressed about safe work habits (within reason obviously). I have many years of metalworking experience with grinders, cut off saws and many unsafe/unguarded... -
29th September 2016, 12:12 AM
Thread: Newbie advice please...
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Thanks Bob. I guess part of the reason for...
Thanks Bob.
I guess part of the reason for using the reclaimed timber is cost.
The desk unfortunately needs to be 2500 long which looks like would cost as much in a nice thick dressed hardwood as...