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27th August 2018, 06:44 PM
Thread: September Prize Draw # 125
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30th July 2018, 08:30 PM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
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11th May 2018, 10:27 PM
Thread: April/May 2018 - PRIZE DRAW # 123
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2nd July 2016, 11:07 AM
Thread: Sourcing wood
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If you're looking for dry timber you might find...
If you're looking for dry timber you might find it extremely difficult. Not many mills are prepared to wait many years for the inside to dry properly. The best alternative would be to laminate2...
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28th June 2016, 11:24 PM
Thread: quick tip !
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I like it. Must give it a try!
I like it. Must give it a try!
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17th May 2016, 03:48 PM
Thread: Tool handle
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If it's such an airtight fit, you can't get the...
If it's such an airtight fit, you can't get the handle all the way down as the air at the bottom of the hole is compressed so much that it prevents the tool going in any further.
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8th March 2016, 01:51 PM
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I picked up a Vacon (new old stock) on ebay which...
I picked up a Vacon (new old stock) on ebay which I am competely satisfied with.
I was a bit concerned about the safety aspects (electrical/fire) of some of the cheaper ones on ebay.
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29th December 2015, 05:20 PM
Thread: between centre chucking
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A dead centre is probably your cheapest option...
A dead centre is probably your cheapest option but you have to get the tail stock pressure right - too much and you can split or cause the piece to bow, too little and it will stop turning when you...
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24th October 2015, 11:44 AM
Thread: Is cherry any good for turning?
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Managed to get most of a large tree some years...
Managed to get most of a large tree some years back. By far the nicest timber I've turned. Cuts easily, sands smoothly and great appearance.
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24th September 2015, 02:21 PM
Thread: Tantung Scrapers
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You will most likely have issues trying to drill...
You will most likely have issues trying to drill the hole in it also.
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10th September 2015, 09:46 PM
Thread: Tormek BGM 100
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I love mine. Wasn't prepared to spend the big $$...
I love mine. Wasn't prepared to spend the big $$ yet on a Tormek sharpener, but this gives me consistent sharpening as good as I can get on a white wheel. A light touch is all it takes to get a sharp...
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29th April 2015, 02:00 PM
Thread: Technatool Nova 3000 Drive belt
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I got a replacement a few years back from Rydell...
I got a replacement a few years back from Rydell in Cheltenham Vic
http://www.rydell.com.au/index.php?page=gates-ind-belts
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20th April 2015, 03:18 PM
Thread: having fun chasing threads
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I've had some success with chasing threads. At...
I've had some success with chasing threads.
At first I got results like smife's - good practice to get the technique right, but the biggest obstacle was in the choice of timbers. Like powderpost... -
19th April 2015, 02:59 PM
Thread: Mill Blanks
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My local Bunnies (Port Melb) has 70x70x900 DAR...
My local Bunnies (Port Melb) has 70x70x900 DAR Pine. Even managed to find a clear piece.
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8th April 2015, 01:53 PM
Thread: What brand and / model of Ear Muffs to buy?
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Another one for Peltor, however they can become...
Another one for Peltor, however they can become uncomfortable in summer (when I use ear plugs)
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1st April 2015, 09:48 PM
Thread: APRIL - Draw number 119
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17th March 2015, 10:36 PM
Thread: APRIL - Draw number 119
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16th March 2015, 09:04 PM
Thread: Forum BBQ at Tooradin Vic
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Hope to be able to make it - looking forward to...
Hope to be able to make it - looking forward to it.
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15th March 2015, 10:45 PM
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Just a thought, but might there be a grub screw...
Just a thought, but might there be a grub screw securing the faceplate to prevent it unscrewing when run in reverse?
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4th February 2015, 09:01 PM
Thread: Viceroy Bowl Lathe
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Look in the manual to see if there is a setting...
Look in the manual to see if there is a setting for CT (Constant Torque).
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2nd January 2015, 04:52 PM
Thread: Taking a break
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The fact that the person didn't have the guts to...
The fact that the person didn't have the guts to openly air his views indicates just how much notice you should take of his message.
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20th December 2014, 12:59 PM
Thread: HELP!!!! lattice type turning!
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Just came across this on youtube:...
Just came across this on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbhghiRcOxY
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3rd December 2014, 12:33 PM
Thread: December Draw - No 117
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13th November 2014, 06:55 PM
Thread: Router bit sharpening
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Router bit sharpening
Not sure if this is the right spot, but a friend has asked if anyone knows where he can get router bits sharpened in the north - northwest side of Melbourne (or towards Riddellls Creek).
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10th November 2014, 11:03 PM
Thread: Variable Speed for Nova 1624 Lathe
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I upgraded my Nova 1624 with a VFD and 3 phase...
I upgraded my Nova 1624 with a VFD and 3 phase motor.
My Nova had an Imperial size flange mount and a metric (22mm) shaft. The motor I bought was all imperial - the pulley had to be bored out by... -
22nd October 2014, 08:15 PM
Thread: Sharpening on a budget
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It looks identical to the Scheppach...
It looks identical to the Scheppach 200mm wetstone grinder. Sure, it's not as good as a Tormek, but if the wheel runs true, there's a lot I could buy with the $800 saving when I go to the WWW show...
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31st August 2014, 08:42 PM
Thread: Lathe models with reverse feature
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I have a Nova 1624 that I upgraded earlier this...
I have a Nova 1624 that I upgraded earlier this year to VS.
Very happy with the Nova, even happier now with VS.
And reverse is really great, as shown in this video.
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18th August 2014, 10:53 PM
Thread: Some nice turning here
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I call it a chainsaw!
I call it a chainsaw!
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31st July 2014, 12:02 PM
Thread: Home made rotary sander
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The shaft for the pads are from a cheap...
The shaft for the pads are from a cheap screwdriver bit set.
Plywood base a bit under 50mm diameter. Foam was from Clark rubber - can't remember what type, they had a small offcut piece about 20mm... -
29th July 2014, 10:13 PM
Thread: Home made rotary sander
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Home made rotary sander
Up until now I have been sanding using a cordless drill with some sanding pads. I made up a series of pads so I don't have to change the paper every time I want to change grits. As my batteries are...
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10th July 2014, 08:25 PM
Thread: JAW IS ROOT CAUSE FOR MANY CATASTROPHES
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I imagine most failures in using jaws could be...
I imagine most failures in using jaws could be avoided by following guidelines for use - size of spigot to match jaws (full circle contact), appropriate size spigot for weight of piece, correct speed...
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6th July 2014, 07:29 PM
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The only way the pics will upset me is by making...
The only way the pics will upset me is by making me jealous that I couldn't be there.
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11th June 2014, 10:39 PM
Thread: Does Anybody know....
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Search ebay for "plastic test tubes". I...
Search ebay for "plastic test tubes".
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6th June 2014, 09:35 PM
Thread: Designers:
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Ah, but does there have to be a purpose for...
Ah, but does there have to be a purpose for everything?
I thought it was fun.
If you liked this, go have a look at http://sodaplay.com/creators/soda/items/constructor. Will keep you entertained... -
2nd May 2014, 10:02 PM
Thread: Anyone familiar with this inverter / vsd?
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Silly me. I should read more carefully.
Silly me. I should read more carefully.
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2nd May 2014, 09:25 PM
Thread: Anyone familiar with this inverter / vsd?
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Control switches which are Normally Open should...
Control switches which are Normally Open should be wired in parallel, switches which are Normally Closed should be wired in series.
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29th April 2014, 11:11 PM
Thread: Threading Wooden Faceplates
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I used this method ...
I used this method
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE-OtSzoneU (Part 1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3PoLaJUjow (Part 2)
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28th April 2014, 10:49 PM
Thread: Vacuum Chucks
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Dave, I got the spindle tap from Lee Valley in US...
Dave, I got the spindle tap from Lee Valley in US (from memory, surface postage was about $10), I have 1-1/4 x 8 spindle thread (Nova 1624).
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28th April 2014, 10:23 PM
Thread: Vacuum Chucks
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I had toyed with the idea of vacuum chucking for...
I had toyed with the idea of vacuum chucking for some time before coming up with the following.
The handwheel on my Nova lathe will fit a standard size bearing. There is already a threaded hole to... -
2nd April 2014, 11:00 PM
Thread: Why have a reverse switch on a lathe
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My lathe must be faulty - it didn't work for me....
My lathe must be faulty - it didn't work for me. Maybe it's the new motor & VFD I installed.
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1st February 2014, 10:13 AM
Thread: Maximum thickness
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If you want only 1 side flat, then 11mm (either...
If you want only 1 side flat, then 11mm (either at the ends or the middle, depending which side you straighten - concave or convex).
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19th January 2014, 10:47 AM
Thread: CBN Wheels
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Doesn't using the edge of the wheel adjust the...
Doesn't using the edge of the wheel adjust the angle on the cutting face?
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4th January 2014, 08:45 PM
Thread: Dust masks
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I have a dustbegone and find it great. As an...
I have a dustbegone and find it great. As an asthmatic, I almost always wear it when doing any woodwork. Rinse after use, or sometimes just blow out any dust (both sides) with the compressor.
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2nd January 2014, 09:16 AM
Thread: turning practice!!
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My friends are always on the lookout for trees...
My friends are always on the lookout for trees being cut down.
I regularly get calls when they see some - the trick is to get there as quickly as possible.
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31st December 2013, 11:22 AM
Thread: Christmas present for Politictian.
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What's the go with making one side smooth? Also,...
What's the go with making one side smooth?
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21st December 2013, 08:46 AM
Thread: Where to buy a faceplate?
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1-1/4 x 8 TPI nuts are definitely hard to find -...
1-1/4 x 8 TPI nuts are definitely hard to find - I've tried.
I bought a 1-1/4x8 spindle thread tap for under $30 and make my own wooden faceplates.
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2nd December 2013, 09:07 PM
Thread: Camphor Laurel available
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Thanks
Thanks to those who cleared all the pieces and left the area neat & tidy.
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29th November 2013, 09:20 AM
Thread: Camphor Laurel available
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Apparently the trunk is about 600-800mm diameter...
Apparently the trunk is about 600-800mm diameter and the pieces are too heavy for one person to lift. I haven't been down since main trunk was cut down, but I've worked on some of the limbs about...
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28th November 2013, 12:53 PM
Thread: Camphor Laurel available
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Camphor Laurel available
A friend has chopped down a Camphor Laurel and the main trunk is available to anyone who wants.
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5th October 2013, 06:51 PM
Thread: 2 things I've done.
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Plenty of videos on youtube about bandsaw...
Plenty of videos on youtube about bandsaw sharpening.
How to sharpen a bandsaw blade - YouTube