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  1. VICTORIA - Woodworking garage sale.... all quality tools and machinery

    This thread is for a:
    GARAGE SALE
    NOTHING IS FOR SALE NOW

    Lots of quality woodworking equipment.

    Garage sale Saturday 22nd May

    Unit 1/ 3 Hancock street
    Altona, Vic
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    New saw stop industrial saw on gumtree

    Includes mobile base.

    https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/altona/power-tools/sawstop-industrial-table-saw-and-mobile-base/1158951179?utm_source=transactional&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=manage_ad
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    Saw stop industrial for sale on gumtree

    Includes a mobile base
  4. Thread: Total newbie

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    Thanks guys, the advice is really helpfull and is...

    Thanks guys, the advice is really helpfull and is much appreciated.
    Beefs, not a problem, so ask away.
    Oh by the way there is a file addon for sketchup that saves in dfx format.
    so many things to...
  5. Thread: Total newbie

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    OK....Can Sketchup can than be saved in a format...

    OK....Can Sketchup can than be saved in a format that the cnc will ultimately use?
    Told you im only a newbie!

    Steve
  6. Thread: Total newbie

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    Hi Chris, Id like to make some radio control...

    Hi Chris,

    Id like to make some radio control plane parts, but im sure once i get one ill use it for other purposes ive not even thought of!

    Seafury and Rod,

    Thanks for the advice on the...
  7. Thread: Total newbie

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    Total newbie

    Hi all,

    Ive been thinking of making a cnc for a while now and have been lurking /reading, BUT i have probably a very silly question about the design side of things.

    How do you design the part...
  8. Thread: cypress slab

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    Glenn, Had a look on your auction. Do you...

    Glenn,

    Had a look on your auction.
    Do you realisae you are offering free postage on it?

    Regards
    Steve
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    Hi Guys, The dust extraction on the MBS300...

    Hi Guys,

    The dust extraction on the MBS300 does not have any sort of collector, i think that this is a relatively new idea.
    I really have not experienced any issue with inappropriate dust...
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    Michael, The sliding table is accurate and...

    Michael,

    The sliding table is accurate and beefy. It cuts supports 8 x 4 sheets without a problem.
    I moved from my previous residence that had a much larger workshop than i have now, so it put...
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    At the time the time it was a descision between a...

    At the time the time it was a descision between a DELTA and the MBS300. I was favouring a Delta at the time when i found they were sourcing a lot of components from Taiwan .
    As the MBS300 is made...
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    Sorry for the delay. I was simply responding...

    Sorry for the delay.

    I was simply responding to :

    " i'm leaning toward the mbs 300.
    my next question is....carbatec sell it for 2695.00 with optional suva guard.
    mwe sell it for same price...
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    Michael, Carbatec, will lower their pricing if...

    Michael,

    Carbatec, will lower their pricing if you ask for a better price!
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    Michael, The MBS 300 has dado capability with...

    Michael,

    The MBS 300 has dado capability with the standard arbor, if you want wider than that gives you, then you can get the arbor extension.

    There is no problem in using a dado blade as the...
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    geof, As per my previous post. Problem with...

    geof,


    As per my previous post. Problem with the interlock. Will need to be stripped down to fix.

    Steve
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    Geoff, Did you turn the routers switch off...

    Geoff,

    Did you turn the routers switch off first? This lets the router ro raise high enough for the pin to lock.

    If you already know this then i can assume it is a problem with the interlock...
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    Whitewood, Could you post some pics of your...

    Whitewood,

    Could you post some pics of your jig for all to see?
    A picture is worth a thousand words!. Im sure lots would be interested


    Regards

    Steve
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    michael. the mbs 300 has a replacement arbour...

    michael.

    the mbs 300 has a replacement arbour - simply unscrew the standard one and fit what they call a "arbour extension". I leave mine in all the time that way i can use dado blades and...
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    quercus, Absolutely sure that the log is the...

    quercus,
    Absolutely sure that the log is the one in the picture. Ill take your money though..... how much was it again! heheheh.

    Steve
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    Thanks DJ Whitewood. Im absolutely sure...

    Thanks DJ

    Whitewood.

    Im absolutely sure they do sell them.
    Why pay more for lower quality ones though?
    I realise i can get my current ones sharpenned, thats why i said i wanted a spare set,...
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    thicknesser blade stock

    Hi,

    I put a couple of nails through the thicknesser --OOOPS!
    Does anyone have some advice on where to get new ones made in melbourne as a spare set.
    I used to go to a place in melbourne east...
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    Skippy, the Leda tc-12 is a clone of the MBS...

    Skippy,

    the Leda tc-12 is a clone of the MBS 300.
    The mbs 300 also has a proper riving knife, 5 year warranty.

    One piece of advice no matter what saw you decide on.

    In this world u usually...
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    happy to have made some people happy, show some...

    happy to have made some people happy, show some pictures later of your projects. That would be nice!

    Woodwould, i rescued the log from being mulched for the garden from a recycling yard. So im not...
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    Hi Skippy, Have you had a look at the MBS 300?...

    Hi Skippy,

    Have you had a look at the MBS 300?
    Its has been around for years and is solid and well built by mikiway.
    I have one so am probably biased, however look at all the specs and you may...
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    Calm, PM Sent Steve

    Calm,

    PM Sent

    Steve
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    P.M. Sent

    P.M. Sent
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    FREE SLABS - MELBOURNE - not beer slabs

    I have about four slabs i want to give away
    60mm thick 450 wide and 2metres long.
    First in best dressed!
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    Glen, Thanks so much for telling this story ,...

    Glen,

    Thanks so much for telling this story , im sure it will be interesting to others beside myself.
    Thet are real time capsules and have a story to tell. It must have been a very interesting...
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    Glen, Took two shots of exactly what you...

    Glen,

    Took two shots of exactly what you suspected.
    The timber above this has started to grow normally.
    Guess ive got something different than the normal silky then.

    Steve
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    Glen, Thanks very much for the explanation....

    Glen,

    Thanks very much for the explanation.
    From what you say the heartwood is not the normal colour of silky oak, is that right?
    You obviously know your trees, guess that is a science in...
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    DJ and Texx OK, Silky oak it is then. Guess...

    DJ and Texx

    OK, Silky oak it is then.
    Guess i was looking for anything that fitted my description, so ill take the advice of the experts.
    I discounted silky oak as i thought it was too far out...
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    Think ive found out the culprit! It is european...

    Think ive found out the culprit!
    It is european Ash ( Fraxinus excelsior ) but more specifically Olive Ash.

    Apparently the heartwood colour can be found in very old trees. Particularly park...
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    Glen, Will post a closeup of the slabs...

    Glen,

    Will post a closeup of the slabs tomorrow

    Mutilated the tree 13 years ago? Please Explain!


    Steve
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    If it is American Elm that could explain the...

    If it is American Elm that could explain the heartwood?

    Some info"

    ELM, AMERICAN WHITE



    Botanical name: Ulmus americana
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    Timber ID experts!

    Anyone out there like to take a guess at the type of timber this is?

    American Elm? Maybe

    Photo 1 is sapwood
    Photo 2 is showing some of the distinct heartwood
    Photos 3 & 4 show the bark of...
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    Well did the milling today and all went well. I...

    Well did the milling today and all went well.
    I have learnt a bit, one thing i noticed is how quick the chain dulled. I think the logs may have had a bit of dirt on them from the yard. I had a...
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    Texx, The log is about 30" dia, does solky oak...

    Texx,

    The log is about 30" dia, does solky oak get this size and would it grow in Vic?

    It seems to have nice figure in it.

    Steve
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    Well i finally picked up two logs. I had to hire...

    Well i finally picked up two logs.
    I had to hire a car float as my 6x4 probably wouldnt do the job. plus the float already had a winch!
    The first photo shows the two logs note the log on the left...
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    Thanks for that Carl, good advice

    Thanks for that Carl, good advice
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    Carl, Can you tell me how you mounted the...

    Carl,

    Can you tell me how you mounted the timber rails to the log in the photo?
    I cant quite work it out


    Steve
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    bob and sigidi, Sounds like a lot of this is...

    bob and sigidi,

    Sounds like a lot of this is how each of you feel you get best results from the type of saw you use and size of timber and type.

    I suppose that is just getting to know your saw....
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    thanks for all the advice it has been really...

    thanks for all the advice it has been really appreciated.

    Sigidi, i am only cutting it for personal use and have spare time to do it.

    It is a recycling station and the logs will wnd up as...
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    thanks dj and Carl. to get it right DJ i need...

    thanks dj and Carl.

    to get it right DJ i need skip tooth ripping chain that suits my bar?


    steve
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    Thanks Carl, I knew you would let me know! ...

    Thanks Carl,

    I knew you would let me know!

    Is it harder to cut if dried rather than green? any tips would be a help.

    Ill post some photos as i go along.
    particularly trying to get them in a...
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    need advice big time!

    Hi Guys,

    I have got acess to a couple of logs that will be chipped if i dont take them.
    Ive got a few questions on all fronts as i have got a chainsaw (660) never used and gb lumber mill ( also...
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    Soundman, Its the power of the mbs 300 thats...

    Soundman,

    Its the power of the mbs 300 thats the trick! heheheh


    Steve
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    Saw blade sharpening

    Hello,

    Can anyone recomend a sharpening service in melbourne that knows what they are doing?
    I am in Williamstown but can travel!


    Steve
  48. Thread: Delta

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    i was wanting a delta tablesaw, was told that...

    i was wanting a delta tablesaw, was told that black and decker are the pits to deal with. well i decided to ring them and ask if the bring in the Delta saws, No-one was available .....we will ring...
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    Thanks guys, Rang Black and Decker......first...

    Thanks guys,

    Rang Black and Decker......first call not responded to . Rang again and was told NO we dont bring them in. Guess thats it!
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    Delta - Importer in Australia???

    Is there a dealer or importer for the unisaws in Australia anymore?
    Thanks for any replies.
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