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Hello Ian
Thanks for reply, let's give eski another 24hours but if no response it's yours.
Geoff

Hello mpot
Thanks for your message however that setting (re saving PMs) is already turned on.
It does seem as though 'eski' has lost interest in the router bit, but that doesn't solve what is...

Hi Eski
Sorry about the delay but my 'PMs' to you seem to disappear! I've given up on PMs!
Below are my bank details, but don't forget to send me your address.
BSB 313140 Bank Australia
A/c no....

Hello Eski
Sorry I've been a bit slow responding.
Yes, this is the only bit required. This will handle 44mm thick timber although I would suggest using slightly less (0.5mm) than the full 44mm,...

Hello China
It is in Adelaide, Cambelltown area.
Sorry about the VERY old personal details creating confusion! I have updated them.
If you are still interested I'll be home most of the weekend.
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This is not for sale. It will be given to any collector who is able to collect it or is willing to pay the postage and packing. All 3 levels are in perfect condition. It has never been used on a...

Thanks for the reply. As far as my interpretation of the Post Office's booklet allows, the postage should be $16.55. That would do anyway. Payment by direct deposit would be preferred.
Geoff

A Torquata WS-44-BH 1/2" shank router bit. It has made 18 sashes so is 'almost' as good as new! Torquata still make this bit only it is 1mm taller (WS-45-BH). This bit is quite large and should NOT...

Record 148 2 hole Dowelling Jig complete with instructions. $25.00 plus postage if applicable. It can be collected from Adelaide, Eastern suburbs.
It has bushes for 1/4" and 3/8" dowels. Metric...

Don't know if anybody will see this after all this time but those pictures of the Record 148 show it set up incorrectly.
The fences on the drill guides should BOTH be on the one side and placed...

The gadget for setting the blades is a separate piece of black plastic. I sent a drawing of that with measurements to one of the other Geoffs a long time ago.
The grinding wheel was an optional...

The blades are pretty common although longer than the current standard ones. I think Towa was one of the first (if not THE first) small electric hand plane. As a result they sort of set a standard....

Geoff P
Blades are available, not branded Towa or Ryobi, and I can't remember what but they are available - just have to take the old ones and study the hole patterns. Because they are longer there...

Barry
It's a good idea but there may be a problem. This is an old plane and uses an odd length blade (92mm from memory), not sure that tungsten edged blades are readily available. I know I had some...

regisg00d
Might take me a day or two, can't find my original drawings which I did for Geoff P. (Bit of confusion here with 2 Geoffs!) I know they are here somewhere but they are not in the obvious...

Wow! Long time since I've heard anything on here. As with the previous query - 3 years ago! - let me have your email address and I'll scan them and send them to you. My little Towa still goes well so...

Mic - that is a great method but not good if the wall is not perpendicular.
For younger readers (!!) walls not being perpendicular is more likely to be the result of warped bottom plates and studs...

Always willing to provide a contrary view!! - I was always taught that the main reason for not mitreing is that buildings or more particularly rooms are rarely square. Also walls are frequently not...

I make a lot of use of mine but I do have a cross feed vice under it. If I'd had to buy the vice the total price would have almost equalled a dedicated machine, however I already had the vice....

I'll echo the last post - be wary of cheap ones. They might be alright for occasional use - that is once or twice a day!! Not likely - but quite a few have been slow in their response so that the...

Sam - well I don't live in a metro area but I still take security seriously. I use an alarm system which is hooked to the house system when I am away. Within the shed it has TWO VERY LOUD sirens,...

QldWoodie - good point but be warned, contactors are expensive, ones with delay functions are extremely expensive!
Harry72 - could be useful but kit gear is rarely designed for handling things like...

I have one main objection to using current sensing for turning the DC on and off. The objection is mainly about the 'off' bit. The DC will stop at the same time as you stop the tool. If your dust...

I've been thinking about this discussion for a day or two!
The arguments for and against bedding with silicon. Having watched some old time glaziers who could squeeze a ribbon of putty as fast as I...

I forgot to post at the time - Hafele was excellent - drawer runners arrived within a couple of days (which for Mildura is unusual) - price is good - can not find a thing to complain about other than...

An arc welder is all you need for starters. I've had Oxy, mig and arc (also called 'stick' welding) gear. The arc does all I need these days. Arc is basic and a good learning tool.
WARNING about...

I think you have made the right decision. I have owned a number of the things, including a monster one about 30 years ago. It had 1/4" plate side walls and a 2 cyl engine (don't remember the hp). It...

Note my age! I use both and like most posters find metric much easier if you have to do any arithmetic. I remember being taught how to add/subtract/multiply and divide fractions but I can't remember...

I use both.
Biscuits are convenient when edge joining boards as you do not need to be as accurate with the positioning. However I find it very easy to cut a slot that is 'thicker' than it should...

Alex - yes - all gone. They wanted to install more pokies and needed the space for them. It had long passed its use-by-date. Most of the time you would find only small parts of the bar being used....

Alex - interesting. I'm in the process of doing the same thing (ordering drawer runners from Hafele). I will report on my results also.
I sent emails to all the manufacturers/distributors and Hafele...

John - another thing to think about if you live in a termite area. Don't provide a means for them to hide their tunnels (which they will build up the side of your piers or even thru gaps in the brick...

John - a bit late but I have been in Adelaide for a few weeks with no access to the internet.

I also live in Mildura as you will note and have lived in the area for about 30 years.
Can't disagree...

Phillip - I've been away and therefore a bit slow to respond.

Have a look at my web site (address below) and you will see what I have done. My blower and motor (3 ph 3 HP) is at floor level. I...

My GMC SCMS is the 2 slide type - GMC have branded both single and dual slide versions.
My own experience agrees with your comment Jack - dual slide ones run much more smoothly, leading to a much...

Thank you - that was excellent - and I love that chisel - I want one (or 2 or 3).
Thanks again and keep them coming
Cheers

I'll nip in here and say - yes your right Mick and in fact from what you say, you already have 2 phases. Actually from your point of view it makes no difference whether you have 1 or 2 phases. You...

Careful here - appears that 2 different things are being talked about.
2 phases - as in 2 phases of a 3 phase supply. That is what I was refering to in my previous post.
OR
2 phases as in...

Just a point on skirting boards that doesn't seem to get a lot of mention.
The bottom edge of the wall is frequently not perpindicular to the floor. Rough bottom plates and studs not of exactly the...

Mick
What ecnidna says is correct - unless the agents have it wrong! I would just like to stress the point that it is NOT 3 phase - i.e. you can't run 3 phase motors from it.
In our old property we...

Frank - do a search on 'skirting' - you will find a couple of long threads on the subject. For most of it you don't do mitres but do the search and then come back with any unanswered questions....

Welcome - hope you continue to enjoy.

Like GCP310 I have 3 or 4 GMC branded tools including a 10" SCMS. I am quite happy with all of them - the saying is "you gets what you pay for". OK, there...

If you don't like the idea of burning glue a sheet of newspaper rolled up and placed inside the fitting, then lit, will do the job also.
I had a mate who used to rub a hollow in the dirt, pour some...

You could also look at the building wreckers - some bearers and joists were pine and they come in quite large cross sections, have very few nail holes and provided you have the means to resaw them...

I also have a GMC 10" scms - twin rail type. Have had it for about 9 mths. Love it. Frequently use an Hitachi 8" and can't really tell much difference. Some things are actually better on the GMC,...

Marek - do a search on 'skirting board' - you should find quite a long recent thread on the subject.
Basic rules - you don't mitre the joins. They are 'coped'. That is, one piece is fitted square to...

Thanks for the picture of drawers, they look great - pity you had to mention that they are veneered MDF! Mine are just MDF
Cheers

Barnsey - Fine if you have balance weights but the those wretched spiral balance things are not so great, particularly when they get a bit old and worn. Also if the top sash sticks shut (paint, wet...

Grunt - Let's just say, it can be done and leave it at that.
Cheers

Theramin - I think you meant how many on EACH sash? The answer is always 2 on the bottom sash. After painting or during wet weather you may need both hands to lift the sash. If the windows go very...