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4th October 2011, 06:08 PM
Thread: sher AP400 thicknesser belt
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Here is a photo of the belts. I am fairly...
Here is a photo of the belts.
I am fairly certain these are 120 belts. If you are near a belt place ..take the machine with you...and or use a loop of fine twine wrapped and set deep in the pulley... -
30th September 2011, 09:47 PM
Thread: sher AP400 thicknesser belt
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Hi Tim, I went back to Rydell in Moorabbin...
Hi Tim,
I went back to Rydell in Moorabbin (melbourne) and again we could find nothing that was an exact fit. Like the 3 bears..too big; too small etc.
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25th November 2010, 09:07 AM
Thread: which window sash timber?
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Thanks all, for your advice /opinions Much...
Thanks all, for your advice /opinions
Much appreciated.
Will chase up some suppliers
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24th November 2010, 07:00 AM
Thread: which window sash timber?
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Hi Ian, Thanks for your advice, I will follow...
Hi Ian,
Thanks for your advice, I will follow up.
My window is not Aust red cedar although I have seen these.
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24th November 2010, 12:06 AM
Thread: which window sash timber?
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which window sash timber?
Hi, I need to replace some window sashes in a typical Victorian/Edwardian casement window.
The originals were usually some type of pine? or sometimes oregon?..certainly a softwood.
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27th October 2010, 09:20 AM
Thread: Buying Domino in USA
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..."no one said it was easy"...exactly why I...
..."no one said it was easy"...exactly why I posted this as devil's advocate!
So much for a Global Economy
I have also bought lots of stuff from the US (where it is considerably cheaper) but... -
27th October 2010, 12:21 AM
Thread: Buying Domino in USA
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I think you might find that ( Internationally)...
I think you might find that ( Internationally) Festool has a tight hold on the reins.
( some people may call that restrictive trading?..but it is not in our jurisdiction)
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7th October 2010, 10:21 PM
Thread: welding cast iron to steel
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welding cast iron to steel
Hi, I need to tack/ stick-weld some decorative cast iron to a steel angle frame.
My research says that Cigweld CASTCRAFT 55 is the go.
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5th October 2010, 08:14 PM
Thread: sher AP400 thicknesser belt
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Thanks Havic, I live in central Melbourne ... but...
Thanks Havic, I live in central Melbourne ... but "Need belt-will travel"
I have already visited Rydell in Moorabbin ços I was nearby. They were VERY helpful But I didn't find the correct... -
26th September 2010, 09:23 AM
Thread: sher AP400 thicknesser belt
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Thanks for another good tip. The info. sharing on...
Thanks for another good tip. The info. sharing on this Forum is great!
I am waiting for some stock to arrive on an unrelated issue. When that happens in a couple of weeks, I will do a lap of the... -
24th September 2010, 09:51 AM
Thread: sher AP400 thicknesser belt
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Thanks Fubar I will try my local power tool...
Thanks Fubar
I will try my local power tool supplier just in case it is a Makita belt...after that BSC looks a good option.
The belt has broken and all but disintegrated and I don't have a... -
23rd September 2010, 09:43 PM
Thread: sher AP400 thicknesser belt
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sher AP400 thicknesser belt
I am about to chase after a new drive belt for my Sher AP 400 thicknesser. ( bought in 2000..Location Melbourne)
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6th August 2010, 11:21 AM
Thread: Sawblade sharpening
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I use Northern Sharpening Service 32 Trade Place...
I use Northern Sharpening Service 32 Trade Place COBURG ( 03) 9350 4262.
They have been great. They also make up my band saw blades from stock material ..and cheaper than off-the-shelf at well... -
11th November 2008, 07:13 PM
Thread: makita trimmer routers
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Thanks for the info, that is really helpful. ...
Thanks for the info, that is really helpful.
I just thought of an improvement for those of us who use our trimmers for other stuff as well.
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10th November 2008, 09:56 AM
Thread: makita trimmer routers
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hinge jig
Hey! what a great post, thanks.
We all know about the KISS principle ( Keep It Simple..Stupid!) and this jig passes the test.
I was about to spend hours making some adjustable fancy-nancy jig.
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4th November 2008, 10:40 AM
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Hi Chris The Internet is your friend. Do a...
Hi Chris
The Internet is your friend. Do a search on Hand Files and look at Wikipedia or an Engineere suppliers site. You will see reference to the range of metal files and their Gradings from... -
30th October 2008, 09:57 AM
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Hi Chris, I will have another go at your...
Hi Chris,
I will have another go at your problem.
Sorry about the useless options but did not read your previous post about wanting a polished finish.
Bollie also slipped in an answer whist I was... -
30th October 2008, 08:37 AM
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Hi Chris You raise more questions than answers....
Hi Chris
You raise more questions than answers.
What diameters are the holes?...this makes a difference!
Are you looking for a polished metal finish? Natural mild steel look? or a painted one?
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21st October 2008, 08:50 AM
Thread: 24 Hercus Owners and still looking
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Hi Derek Sorry, no chance. I picked up this...
Hi Derek
Sorry, no chance. I picked up this lathe over 20 years ago during a school cleanout.
I have a background in Education and, although I did not work in Technical Schools,
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20th October 2008, 08:27 PM
Thread: 24 Hercus Owners and still looking
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Hi Derek You can add me to your list of Hercus...
Hi Derek
You can add me to your list of Hercus owners
Lathe number C5752
I picked this one up back in the mid 1980's for a token donation....via the education system. I believe it was originally... -
17th October 2008, 08:59 AM
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HI there Jack, I know this does not directly...
HI there Jack,
I know this does not directly answer your questions , but Rod makes a good point about handling large sheets (and not wobbling them through the blade).
I was /am looking at a new saw... -
16th October 2008, 08:03 AM
Thread: Copper to copper
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Hi Ronen I will have a look at the videos but...
Hi Ronen
I will have a look at the videos but before I do.......
When you talk about Electronic solder you are referring to what is commonly known as Soft solder.
The melting point is very low... -
15th October 2008, 08:51 PM
Thread: Copper to copper
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Hi Ronen I have done quite a bit if silver...
Hi Ronen
I have done quite a bit if silver solder /brazing
A few obvious things.
Heat:
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7th May 2008, 11:47 PM
Thread: Sea going rowboat design considerations
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Rough water boat
Hi,
I did a heap of research about the Cosine Wherry before buying the plans.
When I eventually build it ...it will be for lakes (ie Gippsland variety) and rivers.
I emailed the folks (in... -
15th January 2008, 09:32 PM
Thread: what timber for oars?
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Hi Peter Thanks for the info. The oars look like...
Hi Peter
Thanks for the info. The oars look like a quick solution and you obviously have the process well organised.
Yep, I am about to build 4 traditional 8ft oars from a pattern in the "Rip Strip... -
25th December 2007, 11:00 PM
Thread: what timber for oars?
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Hi Michael, and thanks. Yes, I re -read my post....
Hi Michael, and thanks.
Yes, I re -read my post. What I meant, was to keep the looms plain and therefore "hide" the laminations/glue joins. Then add two strips... one each side of the loom and... -
25th December 2007, 07:05 AM
Thread: suitable timber for oars
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Hi, I asked the same question a few days ago....
Hi, I asked the same question a few days ago.
See the responses in the Boat Resources sub-forum.
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24th December 2007, 02:38 PM
Thread: what timber for oars?
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Hi Dingo and Michael Thanks for the prompt...
Hi Dingo and Michael
Thanks for the prompt replies and the good advice.
I had considered oregon but was not sure. I guess they build spars with it ..so it has to be strong
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22nd December 2007, 04:32 PM
Thread: what timber for oars?
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what timber for oars?
Hi folks. I am a newbie in that I have just registered despite reading this Forum for several years.
I have a question about suitable timber for oars...but first some background.
I have a set of...