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I want to build a router sled to flatten larger pieces of timber, I saw this on the internet


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Where can I get some good quality belts for my belt sander?

Last lot I bought from Bunnings they barely lasted a couple seconds.

They are 560 X 100...

My CPU, I think that is the right name has shat it’s self.
I am looking for recommendations for a new one.
I just it for email, google, photos, you tube etc no gaming.


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We need this in the N.T
Have a look at Action for Alice on facebook.


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Thanks for your replies.
I use the same password on both the wood and metal forums, I can get on the wood site but not the metal site, it tells me that I am using an invalid username or password.
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I recently had messages on my iPhone telling me that my passwords have been appeared in data leaks.
I was wondering what these passwords manager’s are like ?
Can they be used for both iPhone and...

I will take 50 Thanks.

Bugger I was going to say I would take the lot but the internet dropped out[emoji2959]


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My Trend Air Shield Pro head band broke.
I contacted Carbatec for a replacement and this was their reply.:((:((


Hi Mark
The TREND-pro-04 $173.00 in stock
Just call us on 1800658111 to order
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What is a good leather preservative?
Something to stop leather drying out in the hear here.

Thanks for your replies, after thinking about it I decided to get the quick release castors,

Workbench Castors Kit - Quick Release Mounting Plates (WBC002SET) - Richmond Wheel & Castor Co

and...

I am looking for recommendations for castors wheels for a bench that will be on the back veranda, concreate floor, so I can move it out the way when needed.
They will need to support approx. 300 kg....

Thanks for your replies, the Nitrocellulose sounds like what I need especially if it will keep in the pot indefinitely.
I found luthier seller on epay that has 20lts drums((too much for me) for...

I am looking for a finish that I can spray and/or brush on bowls etc that have a lot of voids, cracks etc, that it is impossible to use wax etc on.
I only need a couple of litres.
Searching the...

Thanks.:2tsup:

I use my lappie mostly as I can take it where ever I am inside outside in the shed etc.
I used to listen to spotify in the shed until I got a smart phone, even though I covered it with a cloth the...

Just wondering how hard to change the motherboard?
Just been looking at the internet they start from $100.00 and go up.

Bugger that was what I was afraid off.:((:((

My laptop is on the way out, 1/2 the letters and numbers dont work any more, etc, etc, I have to do a lot of cutting and pasting to write anything, over the years it getting slower and...

My computer continuously turns on and off by it self.
Can anyone advise what might be causing this to happen?
The day before I got these messages,
Just before tax time.[emoji2959]
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Thanks for your replies, have ordered a couple movements. :2tsup:
BTW Seiko movements I have are just as loud as el cheapo ones.

Is there any where in Aust that you can buy sweep clock movements?
Since I got my new ear the tick, tick is driving me nuts.

Is there such a thing as a quick release universal fence clamps?
I vaguely remember seeing some years ago, but google cant find them.

Standard version below.
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I can hear music in my head, thanks to medical science.:2tsup:

I got bitten by my B/Saw when the blade broke, It was a new blade snapped on the join, a trip to A&E 17 stitches, thank you Henry Bros.:((:((

I'm in

When I first came here I thought someone should shoot the poor things, They were covered in ticks, full of mange, riddled disease with and starving wasn't long before I change my mind it not the poor...

We have packs of aboriginal camp dogs roaming the streets unfortunately they socialise with our dogs through the fence and they have infected our dogs with ticks.

20 + years ago I had my yard...

The poms use Chestnut Melamine lacquer for a pen finish.

https://chestnutproducts.co.uk/product/melamine-lacquer-2/

This is not available in Australia.
Is this Pre-Catalyzed Spray Lacquer...

I always find that CA is a hit and miss for me, may be it the heat here?:((

I am looking for a music player.
When I am in the shed I have music playing all the time. A fringe benefit is that it drowns out the all the indigenous culture.
When I had an android phone I...

If he changes his mind I will take it.

Thanks for your replies, I have tried glow and triple E but found that the finish does not last, maybe the heat up here.

I haven't made any pens for a long time, I was wondering was is new in finishing timber pens, I don't like CA?

Thanks :2tsup::2tsup:

A few years ago I bought a Vicmarc VL300 from Melbourne, it came with 1 metre bed extention and leg a mob of chisels etc. By memory it cost me $350.00 freight from Melbourne to my carport.
The...

Thanks Nev, all nicely mounted now.:2tsup::2tsup:
I must have been wrong thinking you have remove a spring or something.

A lot of years ago I bought this Tga150 Height Winder & Template Guide Kit, it was never installed then I sold my triton router table and this kit was eventually buried on a shelf.
I cannot find the...

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I am interested in 20kg of the mallee burl. Could you please me a quote for delivery 0860?

Thanks
Mark.

I followed the instructions on the tin, putting another coat on every night giving it a light sanding before hand.
When I took it of the lathe I noticed this.

What is the best way to avoid...

I marked the jaws 1-4 , coincidentally jaw 1 on No 1 on chuck etc was the best.
I used a brass brush on chuck by and back of the jaws made no difference.

I bought the chuck new never pulled it...

Vm150 jaw on the vm100 bowl jaws.

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Tried that didn’t work.[emoji22]


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I can not find any where the 1-4 numbering.
I have tried putting them in different positions with same results.


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Long time ago I bought a set of vicmarc bowl jaws at a wood show, I never used them they sat on a shelf collecting dust for years.
I went to use them yesterday, I couldn’t find any numbers on them...

Thanks for your replies, I will wait till I can get a dust free day and fill them with resin.:2tsup:

Congratulations on your new toy.:2tsup::2tsup:
I still remember the day mine turned up.

I was wondering if making a router sled to flatten irregular shaped pieces of wood would be safe?

I have tried sanding them but it very very slow.

The timber is very old dry and hard...