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2nd December 2023, 01:00 PM
Thread: Looking for ideas
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If it were me i would use a capacitive sensor...
If it were me i would use a capacitive sensor...
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1st November 2023, 10:27 PM
Thread: where to put new lights in bedroom?
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I recently installed two pendant lights for my...
I recently installed two pendant lights for my wife to replace her two bedside lights. Looks and works good :)
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6th September 2023, 07:50 PM
Thread: Small shed ventilation
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Sadly, due to the location of the shed it's...
Sadly, due to the location of the shed it's getting a lot of shade during the day. I am hoping it will improve as the season changes.
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6th September 2023, 04:56 PM
Thread: Small shed ventilation
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Progress, i now have power to run the fans and...
Progress, i now have power to run the fans and charge the battery. Next step is to make up and install a controller and tidy up the wiring...
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1st September 2023, 07:10 AM
Thread: Small shed ventilation
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The only "open" area in this shed is around the...
The only "open" area in this shed is around the door. So basically the two fans will slightly pressurise the shed and vent through around the door frame...
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31st August 2023, 09:09 PM
Thread: Small shed ventilation
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Yes, not the best looking job. Will look a little...
Yes, not the best looking job. Will look a little better once i match the color to the shed....:)
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31st August 2023, 08:39 PM
Thread: Small shed ventilation
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Some progress, looks like it should work ok. Hope...
Some progress, looks like it should work ok. Hope to install the solar panel and other bits over the weekend
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30th August 2023, 05:46 PM
Thread: Small shed ventilation
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Thanks guys, i looked into everything you...
Thanks guys, i looked into everything you mentioned. The issue will be dust getting in...more than usual. I am trying a couple of diy fan assemblies. Bought two 90deg pvc bends from bunnings. I will...
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29th August 2023, 10:06 PM
Thread: Small shed ventilation
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Small shed ventilation
Hi, I built a dedicated shed for my motorcycle a while back. I would really appreciate ideas on a ventilation system preferably filtered that i can easily install. I was thinking a fan sucking air...
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26th March 2023, 09:37 PM
Thread: New CNC build
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Firstly a mate who makes custom guitars pleaded...
Firstly a mate who makes custom guitars pleaded with me to sell it to him...at that time we moved and i had no place to store it and he offered me a good price. Yes it was a beast, i was able to mill...
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26th March 2023, 06:33 PM
Thread: New CNC build
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I built this a while back...and sold it. ...
I built this a while back...and sold it.
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17th June 2022, 01:20 PM
Thread: Hello from Oz
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Welcome :)
Welcome :)
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16th April 2022, 09:30 PM
Thread: Developments in Dust Sensor tech
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I have just done some work with the SHT31...seems...
I have just done some work with the SHT31...seems to work okay. Waiting for the go ahead from the client then i will use it to build a dehydrator controller. Not arduino but pic :)
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15th April 2022, 09:48 AM
Thread: Help please! VFD SCM Braked Motor
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Its easy to wire and program the drive to control...
Its easy to wire and program the drive to control the brakes on and off function.
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15th April 2022, 09:13 AM
Thread: Help please! VFD SCM Braked Motor
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Dom, remove the motor terminal box cover and take...
Dom, remove the motor terminal box cover and take a pic....then i can advise you further :)
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14th April 2022, 09:16 PM
Thread: Is it fair?
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I have not managed to get this right. That is why...
I have not managed to get this right. That is why i am still working for a boss :)
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22nd February 2022, 10:10 PM
Thread: CNC Router for Under $2000?
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Sorry to hear about your struggles...hope you get...
Sorry to hear about your struggles...hope you get them sorted!
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3rd February 2022, 10:25 PM
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Mine is just on a switch at the entrance to the...
Mine is just on a switch at the entrance to the shed....shed is 6x 5m and i have six of these installed. They are cheap enough if i need to add more. No shadows or harsh lighting. I only have these...
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3rd February 2022, 02:59 PM
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I use these in my shed...507262
I use these in my shed...507262
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13th January 2022, 05:28 PM
Thread: Adelaide Thicknesser or Planing Joinery
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Hi, i am just curious...how thick are these?
Hi, i am just curious...how thick are these?
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29th December 2021, 09:01 PM
Thread: Gardena water meter
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I also plan to run drippers from our water tanks....
I also plan to run drippers from our water tanks. My plan is to make a couple of auto ball valves due to the fact that the pressure will be low. I will measure the amount of water in the tanks to...
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19th December 2021, 07:34 PM
Thread: New Router Table Build
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I am now fortunate to work for a company where i...
I am now fortunate to work for a company where i maintain and repair large cnc routers and saws. Hopefully they scrap something that i can get and upgrade :)
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31st August 2021, 02:39 PM
Thread: 3D printed boxes/enclosures
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Why would you want to print glands ...:)
Why would you want to print glands ...:)
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11th June 2021, 06:57 PM
Thread: What do you use your CNCs for?
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All sorts of stuff :D
All sorts of stuff :D
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Bob...parallel to the length...
Bob...parallel to the length...
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Cutting it along the length...
Cutting it along the length...
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Thanks for the advise Bob. For now i managed to...
Thanks for the advise Bob. For now i managed to do it on the cnc....will have to look at the saw option if i start doing higher volumes
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Thanks Bob...it will include cutting down the...
Thanks Bob...it will include cutting down the length of long stock eg square and round rod
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Table saw
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I am looking for advise regarding Table saws. Looking for a saw that can cut aluminium with very high precision. But i don't want to pay an arm and a leg :)
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8th March 2021, 05:27 PM
Thread: Shed....finally
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It seems to be...think its worth the extra cost
It seems to be...think its worth the extra cost
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8th March 2021, 03:34 PM
Thread: Shed....finally
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The 6040 is back in production... 490880
The 6040 is back in production...
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5th March 2021, 01:50 PM
Thread: Shed....finally
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Thanks Steve, still busy setting up inside. Hope...
Thanks Steve, still busy setting up inside. Hope to have it done soon. The 6040 is still sitting on the floor
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5th March 2021, 01:09 PM
Thread: Shed....finally
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Progress... 490715
Progress...
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3rd March 2021, 09:35 PM
Thread: Hello from South Africa
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Welcome Chris...:)
Welcome Chris...:)
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21st February 2021, 04:19 PM
Thread: A new set of ukuleles
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Excellent work!!
Excellent work!!
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19th February 2021, 08:55 PM
Thread: Am I on the right track?
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Great, glad you got it sorted.
Great, glad you got it sorted.
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19th February 2021, 07:49 PM
Thread: Am I on the right track?
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So, have you sorted all the controls?
So, have you sorted all the controls?
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28th January 2021, 08:57 AM
Thread: Am I on the right track?
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Cal, remember if you need help i can pop by and...
Cal, remember if you need help i can pop by and give you a hand...need an excuse to take my bike for a ride :)
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11th January 2021, 10:35 PM
Thread: Am I on the right track?
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Exciting stuff :)
Exciting stuff :)
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10th January 2021, 08:53 PM
Thread: Am I on the right track?
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Okay...i don't know them :)
Okay...i don't know them :)
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10th January 2021, 08:49 PM
Thread: Am I on the right track?
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I don't mean your cad/cam...your motion...
I don't mean your cad/cam...your motion controller/software?
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10th January 2021, 08:41 PM
Thread: Am I on the right track?
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What software will you be using for the machine?...
What software will you be using for the machine? I only know Mach3, Mach4 and UCCNC
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10th January 2021, 08:06 PM
Thread: Am I on the right track?
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Cal, When do you expect to start it up?
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6th January 2021, 08:28 PM
Thread: Am I on the right track?
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I am not too far if you need assistance...
I am not too far if you need assistance...
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6th January 2021, 07:34 PM
Thread: Am I on the right track?
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Good progress....well done :)
Good progress....well done :)
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12th December 2020, 10:24 AM
Thread: Shed....finally
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Shed is up, concreting next week then i will do...
Shed is up, concreting next week then i will do the wiring :)
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31st October 2020, 11:08 PM
Thread: Shed....finally
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Kryn, this shed is coming down soon as the new...
Kryn, this shed is coming down soon as the new one is completed...we have very little storage space atm. The cnc is at the local men's shed for now :)
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31st October 2020, 11:42 AM
Thread: Shed....finally
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Reduced the size of the existing shed to make...
Reduced the size of the existing shed to make room for the new one....
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1st October 2020, 06:39 AM
Thread: Door modification
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Fortunately there's a men's shed just round the...
Fortunately there's a men's shed just round the corner from us...they extended both french doors, did a great job :)
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30th September 2020, 10:45 PM
Thread: Am I on the right track?
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Excellent...enjoy!
Excellent...enjoy!