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25th May 2019, 02:15 PM
Thread: Jet TS elevator screw
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pics for Joe Greiner Hi Joe. Here is a snip...
pics for Joe Greiner
Hi Joe. Here is a snip out of the parts list. Basically the parts I need are 25 and 28. The head on 25 is the big screw (which is not drawn) that sits in the toothed arc of... -
25th May 2019, 01:45 PM
Thread: Jet TS elevator screw
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Thanks for taking the time Ross. I guess the...
Thanks for taking the time Ross.
I guess the question becomes, "are there any current models where the parts are the same?"
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24th May 2019, 11:21 AM
Thread: Jet TS elevator screw
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Jet TS elevator screw
Hi All.
I need to replace the elevator screw and eccentric shaft on my jet TS (JTS-250CS)
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6th May 2019, 10:43 AM
Thread: CTJ-680 thicknesser tripping circuit
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Thanks. I'm not really sure how the various...
Thanks. I'm not really sure how the various outlets are chained. It is good to know that these voltage drops occur. I have a sparky coming tomorrow that will sort this thing out for me. Fortunately,...
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21st April 2019, 05:41 PM
Thread: CTJ-680 thicknesser tripping circuit
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Sure. There's another thing I came across, which...
Sure.
There's another thing I came across, which was getting a 15A outlet put into the meter box and plugging the machine into that.
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21st April 2019, 09:37 AM
Thread: CTJ-680 thicknesser tripping circuit
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Thanks BoBL I still don't understand why the...
Thanks BoBL
I still don't understand why the 20amp cable is not up to the job. But I guess it all boils down to what an electrician will certify.
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19th April 2019, 05:34 PM
Thread: CTJ-680 thicknesser tripping circuit
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Thanks China. The previous owner ran it using a...
Thanks China. The previous owner ran it using a lead with a 10 amp male plug and a 15amp female plug that bridges between the 15 amp plug on the machine itself. I had the motor tested by Delta...
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19th April 2019, 04:27 PM
Thread: CTJ-680 thicknesser tripping circuit
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CTJ-680 thicknesser tripping circuit
Hi All.
I bought a second hand carbatec thicknesser and I can't get it to run:~. It is a CTJ-680 15 amps/3hp.
My shed has 20 amp cabling (with 10 amp plugs) and 20 amp circuit breakers.
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29th March 2018, 11:16 AM
Thread: MARCH/APRIL2018 - Prize Draw # 122
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CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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5th August 2015, 09:45 PM
Thread: Shipping from the UK to Canberra?
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Shipping from the UK to Canberra?
Ladies and Gents,
What is the best way to organise shipping from the UK?
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4th May 2014, 02:37 PM
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Thanks Skew. I will try this as a matter of...
Thanks Skew. I will try this as a matter of interest. However I did go ahead with the WOP and I guess time will tell (possibly a lot of it).
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22nd March 2014, 02:05 PM
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How much will wipe on poly yellow over time?
Hi All,
I am adding new shelves to much older modular Danish-style pine storage units. They are pretty well white in comparison to the older wood+finish.
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11th August 2013, 04:58 PM
Thread: Chisel set anybody? Latest from H & S.
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Thanks That's great. Showing my own ignorance...
Thanks
That's great. Showing my own ignorance of course. I hope one day to be "needing" all those functions. Unfortunately buying tools isn't the same as buying time.
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11th August 2013, 04:22 PM
Thread: Chisel set anybody? Latest from H & S.
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Chisel set anybody?
Paul,
This is awesome stuff to behold. I am interested in knowing a bit more about what chisels one has when there are 53.
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12th March 2012, 08:15 PM
Thread: dolly rocker WIP and some advice needed
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Thanks Chipman. I still haven't had any views...
Thanks Chipman.
I still haven't had any views on whether to glue in the base of the cot.
Still wondering whether it would be better to leave it floating like a paneled door.
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5th March 2012, 07:27 PM
Thread: dolly rocker WIP and some advice needed
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Thanks for the advice. There's a couple of ways...
Thanks for the advice. There's a couple of ways of tackling it there. I'll see whether I can twist the base of the drill press. It might be easier to secure horizontally though. Ill try setting that...
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4th March 2012, 06:49 PM
Thread: dolly rocker WIP and some advice needed
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tenon with curved shoulders
Hi Crowie
Thanks for the reply.
The upright bed post is about 19mm x19mm and I was thinking that I would mortice that into the formed ply.
I did think off using dowel to join the two.
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3rd March 2012, 12:13 PM
Thread: dolly rocker WIP and some advice needed
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dolly rocker WIP and some advice needed
Hi All
I thought I would share this with you.
I am making a dolly rocker for our friend's child. They (the friends) could only find crappy plastic ones.
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9th December 2011, 09:54 PM
Thread: Box making timber-anyone intersted?
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I'm interested in a mixed box also. Thanks ...
I'm interested in a mixed box also.
Thanks
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18th May 2011, 08:02 PM
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Poll: HEADS UP Important
Confirmed. No trouble for SteveMcM to pick up from ANU. I walk that way every day.
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18th March 2011, 09:25 PM
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Poll: HEADS UP Put me down for $200 please. Thanks Steve
Put me down for $200 please.
Thanks
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21st January 2010, 09:08 PM
Thread: restoration of oak dining table - help
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Thanks for all the thoughts. Rrobor,...
Thanks for all the thoughts. Rrobor, unfortunately the finish on the top is entirely gone and there is that rippling like you get from thicknessers and jointers. I will consult with Anton Buchi...
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19th January 2010, 08:08 PM
Thread: restoration of oak dining table - help
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Not very helpful
Mate with all due respect that is very rude. I know I haven't posted for a while but no-one has ever been rude to me here before. I acknowledge that the pics don't show the top properly. At the very...
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19th January 2010, 05:18 PM
Thread: restoration of oak dining table - help
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restoration of oak dining table - help
Happy New Year All.
I was given this oak dining table by my father as a wedding present. It needs quite a bit of help. I am looking for someone that might take on the renovation for me. I could... -
15th February 2009, 06:34 PM
Thread: Routing with Tom O'Donnell
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Hi Tom, Are the DVD's going to be broadly...
Hi Tom,
Are the DVD's going to be broadly available? I am in the ACT and although they sound great, your courses would be hard to get to.
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15th December 2008, 02:10 PM
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Yes it does. Thanks again. Steve
Yes it does. Thanks again.
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12th December 2008, 02:16 PM
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Thanks Everyone for the suggestions. I think the...
Thanks Everyone for the suggestions. I think the consensus is many more coats. So I will proceed. Wendy, I am wondering why choose 320 grit. Wouldn't that be a bit coarse after going to 2000 for the...
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9th December 2008, 03:29 PM
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u-beaut hard shellac advice- brush application
Gday All,
I need some advice on applying hard shellac by brush.
I am using it on some carved starfish. So over a very small uneven area. They are a WIP in the picture. They are of a... -
9th December 2008, 12:40 PM
Thread: Box making wip
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Jim, Very nice work. Great to see the...
Jim,
Very nice work. Great to see the pictures. They make me realise that I can make an insert for my cross-cut sled to do the joints instead of making another jig. That is GOLD.
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25th November 2008, 09:04 PM
Thread: carvers gallery
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Thanks. I haven't finished sanding them. I did a...
Thanks. I haven't finished sanding them. I did a quick pass on one with 320 grit to see how they might come up and I think the grain will look good once I bring it up. I want to shape a few more...
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25th November 2008, 04:27 PM
Thread: carvers gallery
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starfish WIP
I am working on these as christmas presents. I am planning to put rare earth magnets from hard disk drives underneath and give the to the family as fridge magnets. Have to put a finish on them first....
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20th November 2008, 02:49 PM
Thread: Kutzall burrs sale $12-$15 per item
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Kutzall burrs sale $12-$15 per item
Hi All,
I followed a link from this forum to Excalibur Tools (Thanks to Barry_White). They have the Kutzall Extreme burrs on their specials for $12-$15. Shipping charge is about $7. I bought... -
11th November 2008, 09:25 PM
Thread: Melb timber auction by Gray's online
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Melb timber auction by Gray's online
Hi All,
Might be worth looking at this timber auction. Buyer has to remove the goods so I guess it is for someone in Melbourne. List is below but there looks like some thicker beams or something... -
27th October 2008, 09:45 AM
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ReNew magazine's sustainable shed competition
Hi All,
I thought there might be some interest in this competition for Austraila and New Zealand's most sustainable shed. This was advertised in ReNew magazine, published by the Alternative... -
26th October 2008, 09:55 PM
Thread: Speedy tails...
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Awesome. How aggressive is Frank's saw?!. I...
Awesome. How aggressive is Frank's saw?!. I watched a much younger Frank Klaus do dovetails in on of those Taunton videos. He made about 6 passes with the saw for each cut. Here it's three.
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30th September 2008, 03:38 PM
Thread: Things, they are a changing...
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Woodwould, It is great to hear you are going...
Woodwould,
It is great to hear you are going to be making things again. I have been amazed at some of the things you have shown in your posts. Please let's have more.
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18th September 2008, 01:24 PM
Thread: Stehle router bits from SawAndBits
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Thanks for the tip BS. Steve
Thanks for the tip BS.
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18th September 2008, 10:24 AM
Thread: Stehle router bits from SawAndBits
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I have placed an order for some bits also. Now...
I have placed an order for some bits also. Now waiting for the payment to go through. Anyone looked at the dado set? Also, what would be the best choice of bit for fingerjointing box corners? Can you...
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16th September 2008, 12:56 PM
Thread: floss box glue up advice
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Yes thanks Alex. It is clear. I have seen that...
Yes thanks Alex. It is clear. I have seen that taping method in books but I was a bit uncertain about how it would all hold up. I will need the extra hands I think.
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15th September 2008, 01:41 PM
Thread: floss box glue up advice
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floss box glue up advice
Hi All,
I should point out that this is my first box.
I have decided to make a dispenser for dental floss. I find the plastic ones very crappy and the ends of the plastic spools inside always... -
15th September 2008, 12:31 PM
Thread: format for posting skp pics?
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Thanks
Thanks
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15th September 2008, 11:43 AM
Thread: format for posting skp pics?
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format for posting skp pics?
Hi All,
How do I save my .skp as a jpg.
I know there was something about this a while back but I can't find the instructions.
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12th September 2008, 10:55 AM
Thread: Plane blade setting question.
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Thanks Derek. I note your comment. That plane...
Thanks Derek. I note your comment. That plane cleaned up well but I do need to do more work on the setup. I will endeavour to make it work as intended.
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11th September 2008, 05:22 PM
Thread: Plane blade setting question.
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I know this has little to do with the original...
I know this has little to do with the original question but, Slow6, I am not sure what you mean by "three patent date". I do recall that in David Charlesworths first (I think) book, he suggests...
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10th September 2008, 05:57 PM
Thread: Exhibition Entries
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Really excellent work Fedo. I saw the exhibition...
Really excellent work Fedo. I saw the exhibition and it was great. I have been in Canberra for four years now. Every time I see the exhibition at the show I think the work is getting better. There...
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8th September 2008, 06:13 PM
Thread: Where to buy TSP?
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Hi Wouldwood, Do you mean
Hi Wouldwood,
Do you mean <500g? The chemical supply companies will have purities that are approriate for chemical and biochemical assays. This will be way beyond what I think you want. But they... -
1st September 2008, 11:47 AM
Thread: Buy a Clear Vue Cyclone for 1655.00
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Hi Hugh, I am interested (in a 15"LH combo...
Hi Hugh,
I am interested (in a 15"LH combo with no motor + filters) but I can't make a firm committment yet. This (below) was the offer Ed made on page three of the original thread. The numbers... -
29th August 2008, 09:56 PM
Thread: Buy a Clear Vue Cyclone for 1655.00
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Sure. That's right. What I do want to nail...
Sure. That's right.
What I do want to nail down though is the pricing.
If I want the CV1800 with 15" blower housing and impeller without the motor that is $1045-200 = $845
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29th August 2008, 03:55 PM
Thread: Buy a Clear Vue Cyclone for 1655.00
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HItch, Not meaning to be rude or anthing but...
HItch,
Not meaning to be rude or anthing but Ed states above:
"2 Wynn 9L300BL filters 190.00 this includes shipping to our shop from Wynn so we can make an ocean shippment."
That's where the... -
28th August 2008, 11:51 AM
Thread: Group Buy of Dust Collectors
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Hi everyone. I have read all the posts on this...
Hi everyone. I have read all the posts on this thread and the technical one. I have learned a lot and I am convinced that I need to have an effective dust collection system. I have ditched my idea...