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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...
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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.
    The 120J ..??... from memory was too tight...
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    Thanks all, for your advice /opinions Much...

    Thanks all, for your advice /opinions
    Much appreciated.
    Will chase up some suppliers

    Cheers, Bob
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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.

    The window has 6 lights, typically 3 smaller ones accross the top with coloured...
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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.

    I prefer...
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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...
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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)
    If Festool find their USA...
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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.

    These are only sold in 2.5 Kg packs..(probably...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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)

    This runs on multi-groove pulleys ( similar to the serpentine fan belts on modern...
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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...
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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.

    Providing you are using the same thickness...
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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.
    I...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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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    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,
    I felt it was a...
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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...
  21. 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...
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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...
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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:
    Copper is a great conductor and you need lots of heat to raise the temperature of the section you are trying...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.

    Cheers
    Bob
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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
    I have access to some...
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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...
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