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16th May 2021, 12:22 PM
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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
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7th September 2017, 06:33 PM
Thread: New saw stop industrial saw on gumtree
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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 -
7th September 2017, 06:29 PM
Thread: Saw stop industrial for sale on gumtree
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Saw stop industrial for sale on gumtree
Includes a mobile base
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15th March 2010, 08:34 PM
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.
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15th March 2010, 06:46 AM
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!
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14th March 2010, 04:40 PM
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,
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14th March 2010, 08:08 AM
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.
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15th August 2009, 08:41 PM
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?
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2nd August 2009, 09:39 PM
Thread: Carbatec 10HD vs 12r
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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.
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31st July 2009, 05:10 PM
Thread: table saw advice
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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... -
31st July 2009, 09:39 AM
Thread: table saw advice
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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 .
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30th July 2009, 11:28 PM
Thread: table saw advice
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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.
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27th July 2009, 09:55 AM
Thread: table saw advice
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Michael, Carbatec, will lower their pricing if...
Michael,
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27th July 2009, 09:47 AM
Thread: table saw advice
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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... -
23rd July 2009, 09:15 AM
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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.
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22nd July 2009, 08:29 AM
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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.
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19th July 2009, 09:43 AM
Thread: 8 in planer thickneser blade sharpening
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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
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16th July 2009, 08:27 PM
Thread: table saw advice
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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... -
13th July 2009, 10:25 AM
Thread: Timber ID experts!
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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.
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12th July 2009, 09:38 AM
Thread: thicknesser blade stock
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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?
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11th July 2009, 08:38 PM
Thread: thicknesser blade stock
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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.
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11th July 2009, 10:45 AM
Thread: SORRY but need advice on table saws
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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.
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11th July 2009, 10:17 AM
Thread: FREE SLABS - MELBOURNE - not beer slabs
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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... -
10th July 2009, 09:59 AM
Thread: SORRY but need advice on table saws
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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... -
6th July 2009, 08:19 PM
Thread: FREE SLABS - MELBOURNE - not beer slabs
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Calm, PM Sent Steve
Calm,
PM Sent
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6th July 2009, 06:04 PM
Thread: FREE SLABS - MELBOURNE - not beer slabs
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P.M. Sent
P.M. Sent
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6th July 2009, 04:32 PM
Thread: FREE SLABS - MELBOURNE - not beer slabs
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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.
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6th July 2009, 04:07 PM
Thread: Timber ID experts!
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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.
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6th July 2009, 01:11 PM
Thread: Timber ID experts!
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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.
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6th July 2009, 12:48 PM
Thread: Timber ID experts!
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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?
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6th July 2009, 10:24 AM
Thread: Timber ID experts!
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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.
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5th July 2009, 09:29 PM
Thread: Timber ID experts!
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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... -
5th July 2009, 07:25 PM
Thread: Timber ID experts!
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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!
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5th July 2009, 07:22 PM
Thread: Timber ID experts!
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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
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5th July 2009, 03:37 PM
Thread: Timber ID experts!
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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
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4th July 2009, 06:12 PM
Thread: need advice big time!
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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... -
3rd July 2009, 08:13 PM
Thread: need advice big time!
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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.
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3rd July 2009, 05:26 PM
Thread: need advice big time!
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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!
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26th June 2009, 11:01 PM
Thread: loading logs by hand the easy way.
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Thanks for that Carl, good advice
Thanks for that Carl, good advice
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26th June 2009, 10:57 PM
Thread: back to grass roots milling.
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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
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26th June 2009, 11:09 AM
Thread: need advice big time!
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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.... -
26th June 2009, 09:42 AM
Thread: need advice big time!
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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... -
25th June 2009, 08:46 PM
Thread: need advice big time!
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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?
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25th June 2009, 08:02 PM
Thread: need advice big time!
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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.
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25th June 2009, 05:44 PM
Thread: need advice big time!
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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... -
18th June 2009, 06:15 PM
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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
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16th June 2009, 06:06 PM
Thread: Saw blade sharpening
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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 -
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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21st April 2009, 06:19 PM
Thread: Delta - Importer in Australia???
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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! -
13th April 2009, 05:13 PM
Thread: Delta - Importer in Australia???
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Delta - Importer in Australia???
Is there a dealer or importer for the unisaws in Australia anymore?
Thanks for any replies.