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14th February 2017, 11:39 AM
Thread: Cleaning pleated filters
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As do Hare & Forbes locally on this model...
As do Hare & Forbes locally on this model cyclone:
W316 | CDS-2/3 Cyclone Dust Separator | For Sale Sydney Brisbane Melbourne Perth | Buy Workshop Equipment & Machinery online at... -
27th January 2017, 08:07 PM
Thread: Yet another "Is DC right for me" thread
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Just a quick follow up - I had the chance to look...
Just a quick follow up - I had the chance to look at the subject DC again today and can confirm the impeller is made of metal rather than plastic. Sorry for any false impressions.
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25th January 2017, 03:31 PM
Thread: Yet another "Is DC right for me" thread
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Thanks - not sure what you mean by a straight...
Thanks - not sure what you mean by a straight vaned impeller, it looks to be about 300mm diameter and made of plastic, have attached some photos. 404820404821404822404823
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25th January 2017, 12:47 PM
Thread: Yet another "Is DC right for me" thread
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Thanks for your input Bob. For my shed I plan on...
Thanks for your input Bob. For my shed I plan on an externally located D.C., and short 6" duct runs. Just interested in your take on the Timbecon 2HP dusty though...
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25th January 2017, 07:32 AM
Thread: Yet another "Is DC right for me" thread
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Hi BobL, Not to hijack the thread, but I'd be...
Hi BobL,
Not to hijack the thread, but I'd be keen for you viw on the Sherwood 2HP Dust Extractor the OP lists above as I was previously looking at the same model. Whilst I understand the quoted... -
11th January 2017, 09:30 AM
Thread: Anyone need a dust extractor?
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Hi - I'd be happy to take it off your hands if...
Hi - I'd be happy to take it off your hands if it's still available
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26th December 2016, 02:13 PM
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Hi DaveVman I have to go through the exact...
Hi DaveVman
I have to go through the exact same exercise at Bunnings - can you let me know what fittings you found as I may not have a spare 2 hours :) -
11th March 2014, 10:46 AM
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Plenty down south
Hi,
I called in at Masters at Northland (Preston) yesterday - there was plenty of Kobalt 50mm chisels in stock for $14.98.
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11th December 2013, 02:50 PM
Thread: Aussie plane socks?
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Aussie plane socks?
Hi,
I was looking for a plane sock to wrap around a renovated handplane I am giving a friend for his birthday. Being a second hand plane, I didn't want to use a Veritas/LN plane sock in case I... -
9th April 2013, 01:06 PM
Thread: Best method for japanning
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I managed to obtain some from Jackson's a few...
I managed to obtain some from Jackson's a few years ago with the intention of doing some japanning, but haven't got around to it yet. If you have any issues getting it I'm happy to give you some - I...
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28th May 2012, 09:29 PM
Thread: Blackapple Toolworks?
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Thanks!
Some beautiful looking products and he certainly comes highly recommended.
I had a look at the Blackapple eBay clearance page but he didn't seem to have any knobs for a No.3 and the (unfinished)... -
22nd May 2012, 06:09 PM
Thread: Blackapple Toolworks?
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NCArcher, thanks, already did, nothing going ...
NCArcher, thanks, already did, nothing going
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21st May 2012, 11:23 PM
Thread: Blackapple Toolworks?
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Thanks TT
I'll drop him a line and see if he has a No,3 front knob as well, don't mind if I have to do some finial sanding and oiling
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20th May 2012, 11:24 AM
Thread: Blackapple Toolworks?
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Blackapple Toolworks?
Hi,
Does anyone know if Blackapple Toolworks are still going? trying to find a replacement toe and knob for a family heirloom No.3 which has the horrid black plastic handles, thought their new... -
30th November 2011, 06:57 AM
Thread: The Second Stanley Plane Blade Order
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Melbourne blades?
Hi,
I'm in Melbourne, should I be worried that I haven't received my blade/cap iron yet?
cheers
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14th September 2011, 08:03 AM
Thread: The Second Stanley Plane Blade Order
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Agree - if DJ is crook then he shouldn't be...
Agree - if DJ is crook then he shouldn't be putting himself through the stress of worrying about posting a couple of hundred (?) blades.
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5th September 2011, 03:33 PM
Thread: Yet another plane restoration
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Cheaper 3M wheels
You can get them cheaper through Australian Abrasives:
Australian Industrial Abrasives :: 3M™ Multifinish & EXL wheels, Superbrade Wheel
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29th June 2011, 10:30 PM
Thread: The Second Stanley Plane Blade Order
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Thumbsucker - thanks for the update and no...
Thumbsucker - thanks for the update and no worries, will transfer the $6 shortly :)
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29th June 2011, 07:49 AM
Thread: The Second Stanley Plane Blade Order
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Thumbsucker, Hope you're not referring to me...
Thumbsucker,
Hope you're not referring to me as one of the "stragglers" who hasn't responded! I sent you a PM re this on 16 June, am still waiting for a response to confirm I need to pay an extra... -
24th October 2010, 08:59 PM
Thread: The Second Stanley Plane Blade Order
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Thumbsucker. I finally checked in the shed and...
Thumbsucker.
I finally checked in the shed and it's only my No. 4 1/2 & 7 which possibly need a new blade, so I'll just take one of the 2 3/8" wide blades/cap irons to share between them and not... -
13th October 2010, 08:37 AM
Thread: The Second Stanley Plane Blade Order
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Thumbsucker, I may be intertested in one of...
Thumbsucker,
I may be intertested in one of each but can't confirm until I get back home in a week - can you put them aside for me on this basis?
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10th October 2010, 07:53 PM
Thread: Secondhand tool markets in Darwin?
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Thanks Rummy, guess I'll have a true holiday in...
Thanks Rummy, guess I'll have a true holiday in the Top End, in Alice at the moment and enjoying great weather, hopefully it continues when I get to DRW on Tuesday!
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6th October 2010, 07:29 AM
Thread: Secondhand tool markets in Darwin?
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Secondhand tool markets in Darwin?
Hi,
Just off to the NT for a few weeks and will be in Darwin for a week, are there any secondhand / tool markets up there that are worth checking out? I imagine with the climate most tools would... -
8th May 2010, 10:53 AM
Thread: Dovetail saw
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Horaldic, I feel your pain, on 2 seperate...
Horaldic,
I feel your pain, on 2 seperate occasions I have gone to Carbatec Melbourne to get something which was advertised in their sales catalogue only to find it wasn't actually in stock (not... -
1st May 2010, 10:46 AM
Thread: Lee Valley website down?
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Thanks mate, I must have missed the change of...
Thanks mate, I must have missed the change of address notification :)
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1st May 2010, 09:36 AM
Thread: Lee Valley website down?
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Lee Valley website down?
Hi, not sure if it is just me, but it appears that the Lee Valley website (www.leevalley.com) has been down for the past few weeks - has anyone else had this issue or have they changed their web...
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14th December 2009, 09:32 PM
Thread: DIY Japanning
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Asphaltum
Chris,
I bought a 1lb tin from Jacksons in Perth about a year ago, I'd be surprised if they've run out of it in all their 16 stores. I'm sure I ordered the "Etching Asphaltum Powdered One... -
3rd July 2009, 11:06 PM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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Thanks, I missed that, Kilsyth is only a chiko...
Thanks, I missed that, Kilsyth is only a chiko roll away, so Joez I'm happy to pick up your clamps too if you want, PM me
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3rd July 2009, 08:02 PM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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I know, I was offering to do a joint pick up,...
I know, I was offering to do a joint pick up, getting to your place at Berwick will involve a cut lunch :)
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3rd July 2009, 05:43 PM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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near Preston
Joez,
I just live down the road from Preston and was also hoping to arrange a joint pickup with some locals - my car works fine but the petrol cost of getting to Berwick and back will negate any... -
25th June 2009, 07:43 PM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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Another Melbourne drop off?
Sorry, guys, but Kilsyth is just as far as Berwick to those of us in Melbourne - can we please have a secondary drop off point for us in the northern/western suburbs? I've asked Martin to supply a...
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25th February 2009, 01:25 PM
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Interest
Alwyn,
I might be interested in some of the blackwood assuming it's still available. What is it like in terms of straightness - I assume it's not DAR but how much would be lost in machining to... -
8th February 2009, 11:36 PM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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Hi Martin, Put me down for 2xKR30 2x...
Hi Martin,
Put me down for
2xKR30
2x KR60
1x KP blocks
2x extenders
1x Bessey KLI12 Kliklamp (if available)
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29th January 2009, 10:55 AM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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Sign me up, great work!!
Sign me up, great work!!
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2nd November 2008, 10:18 AM
Thread: goood brand to refurbish
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Colin, I suggest you go to the Hand Tool...
Colin,
I suggest you go to the Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia tool sale next Sunday (9th September). They always have a huge range of old planes and you'll easily be able to... -
4th September 2008, 12:17 AM
Thread: Tool markets in Tassie?
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Thanks Derek - I had heard the guy in Salamanca...
Thanks Derek - I had heard the guy in Salamanca Place was not worth frequenting and I will be mainly on the west coast and south of Hobart, will see what I find, worst case I'll pick up some wood in...
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1st September 2008, 11:53 AM
Thread: Tool markets in Tassie?
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Tool markets in Tassie?
Hi there,
I'll shortly be going over to Tassie for a week or so and thought I'd check out the local tool markets - I know about the Saturday market at Salamanca Place in Hobart but was interested... -
22nd July 2008, 10:46 AM
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sCORCH, Thanks for the reply, sounds like the...
sCORCH,
Thanks for the reply, sounds like the problems lies not with my equipment but my (lack of) technique. I've got no problems with your questions, responses:
1. My plane blades are all... -
22nd July 2008, 09:49 AM
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Gents, Thanks for all the feedback, much...
Gents,
Thanks for all the feedback, much appreciated. The blades would get to the stage where they were not cutting that well but weren't totally blunt, maybe I should have stopped to... -
21st July 2008, 03:44 PM
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Difficulty sharpening A2 plane blades with waterstones
Hi there,
I have some plane blades in both O1 and A2 steel (from Veritas). Whilst the O1 blades seem to sharpen ok, I came to sharpen one of the A2 blades for the first time the other day and had... -
11th July 2008, 12:33 AM
Thread: Bench grinder recommendations needed
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Derek, Thanks again, obviously you've thought...
Derek,
Thanks again, obviously you've thought about this topic a lot! I'll only be sharpening chisels and plane blades and anything that makes sharpening my A2 blades easier would be welcome (but... -
10th July 2008, 08:50 PM
Thread: Bench grinder recommendations needed
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Thanks to all for the response, much appreciated,...
Thanks to all for the response, much appreciated, especially Derek's detailed feedback which has raised some good points. Looks like I'll be going for a 8" model with 25mm wheel width capacity and...
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10th July 2008, 02:33 PM
Thread: Bench grinder recommendations needed
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Bench grinder recommendations needed
Hi there,
I'm planning on buying a bench grinder for general shop use (grinding, cleaning, polishing with cloth and Scotch Brite wheels, preliminary squaring/edge honing on chisels/plane blades... -
4th July 2008, 07:58 AM
Thread: Dremel advice required
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Many thanks for the feedback
Seems like the consensus is to go for a corded model with flexi shaft so I'll do some shopping around for the best price on a 300 or 400 series. I've previously used an old cordless Dremel...
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3rd July 2008, 06:35 PM
Thread: Dremel advice required
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Dremel advice required
Hi there,
I had a sudden windfall and have decided to buy a Dremel rotary tool after eyeing them off for a while. Usage will be for general small-scale drilling, cutting, sanding, plane... -
2nd June 2008, 09:07 PM
Thread: Group Jet Clamp Order - WA
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The video is v.interesting and the Jet clamps...
The video is v.interesting and the Jet clamps look great, interesting that the guys in the USA rate them above Bessey and Jorgensen. The size of the jaw faces and the rules etched on the bars is a...
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29th May 2008, 11:26 AM
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Thanks Robbo and Groggy, I had an email from Shop...
Thanks and Groggy, I had an email from Shop Vac yesterday saying there is no noise rating available for the unit but based on your feedback if I stick it under the bench it should be fine. I'm...
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28th May 2008, 12:59 PM
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Robbo, Thanks for the advice, I had a look at...
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Thanks for the advice, I had a look at the ShopVac Classic 20 at Bunnings ($89) and it looks a great little unit. If I pull the wheels and handle off it should be <500mm high and it'll... -
26th May 2008, 11:48 AM
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Batpig, Thanks for the quick reply. As I'll...
Batpig,
Thanks for the quick reply. As I'll probably connect it to the modified Triton dust bucket / mini-cyclone, hopefully clogging won't be an issue and I might try lying it on it's side and... -
26th May 2008, 10:40 AM
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More details?
Batpig,
Thanks for the heads up, I've been looking for a more powerful vac to supplement my little 8L GMC shop vac, can you supply some more details on the Aldi one as follows:
- as my shed...