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26th January 2010, 05:34 PM
Thread: Vicmarc VL200 on Ebay
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Lucky you can pick it up. Would have been a...
Lucky you can pick it up. Would have been a bugger to post:U
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8th January 2010, 09:51 PM
Thread: ww.wally fixed 'nd DJ get well
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Welcome back Wal:2tsup:
Welcome back Wal:2tsup:
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11th September 2009, 10:21 PM
Thread: Shop Display
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Just a thought...maybe less is more. Having...
Just a thought...maybe less is more.
Having too many on display might lessen their value and actually slow sales as apposed to having only a few very well displayed. If people see you only have a... -
7th September 2009, 10:37 PM
Thread: How a 13c Grub Screw broke my Lathe
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Hare and forbes. Just have all the measurements...
Hare and forbes. Just have all the measurements you can think of. Pulley diameter, spindle diameter, pulley width at spindle, groove type. Shouldn't be a problem to replace.
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22nd August 2009, 09:29 AM
Thread: dovetail and finger joints using plywood
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The reason for the question is that I have a...
The reason for the question is that I have a friend wanting to make some 300hx300wx470l lidded boxes to hold up to around 20kg of gear. Looking to keep the weight of the box down but obviously build...
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21st August 2009, 06:56 PM
Thread: dovetail and finger joints using plywood
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dovetail and finger joints using plywood
Just wondering if 12mm ply can be used in a Leigh jig for finger joints or dovetail joints. Should glue up fine but does it rout clean.
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14th August 2009, 09:05 PM
Thread: Vicmarc vl250 on ebay
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$2325:oo: Great news for Vicmarc owners!! A...
$2325:oo:
Great news for Vicmarc owners!! A very solid lathe with some good bits to go with it! -
7th August 2009, 11:34 PM
Thread: Vicmarc vl250 on ebay
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Fair advice:U Was much easier moving the...
Fair advice:U
Was much easier moving the tablesaw into the shed without having to line up the trailer with the 5x2 bridges:2tsup: -
7th August 2009, 11:04 PM
Thread: Vicmarc vl250 on ebay
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Vicmarc vl250 on ebay
Not quite the fancy 300 that is on fleabay at the moment but a very solid machine and some good extra's with it. I picked one of these up a while ago and have been very happy with it.
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31st July 2009, 10:38 PM
Thread: eBay Prices - good or bad??
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I've had some excellent buys of ebay. Usually...
I've had some excellent buys of ebay. Usually 2nd hand goods that are functionally as good as new. Motorbike gear and parts, hobby stuff and a Vicmarc VL250 I ended up negotiating a price with a...
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25th July 2009, 12:34 PM
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whats involved in boring a larger spindle and bigger key in a pulley
First visit to the metalwork forum as I normally work with wood..poorly:-
I have to replace the 10" a-belt pulley on my wood lathe as it's cracked.
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I'd echo the above couple of posts. You will...
I'd echo the above couple of posts.
You will not first up, buy the perfect lathe. It will take quite a while to discover your passions however…you can turn small items on a big lathe, but not big... -
9th July 2009, 11:43 PM
Thread: Design my shed
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Some tips for a very good shed - the biggest...
Some tips for a very good shed
- the biggest you can get away with
- plenty of power points
- points on all walls
- a couple of external weatherproof points
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9th July 2009, 10:46 PM
Thread: Design my shed
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Rob, if the good meaning and knowlegable guys...
Rob,
if the good meaning and knowlegable guys in this forum have convinced you to spend $6k setting up a quality woodturning operation....imagine the $'s they are going to make you spend on a... -
7th July 2009, 10:50 PM
Thread: New to wood turning
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Jeff, good point about sharpening. As...
Jeff,
good point about sharpening.
As a beginner myself I don't think I really understood what sharp was until I got some skew lessons off a member of my club. I have lots to learn about... -
21st June 2009, 10:20 AM
Thread: Cube bookcase help
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You shouldn't need to screw every piece. Every...
You shouldn't need to screw every piece. Every 2nd one, going in the opposite direction should be fine. The screws don't add a lot of strength but they help form a tight bond for the glue which...
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20th June 2009, 09:31 PM
Thread: Cube bookcase help
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My preferred approach would be Rout a trench...
My preferred approach would be
Rout a trench on each of the shelves top and bottom 5mm deep, cut the vertical dividers to fit. Glue should be enough to hold it but you could put some screws in... -
14th June 2009, 07:46 PM
Thread: Bending perspex
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That was quick! Haven't got a heatgun, time to...
That was quick!
Haven't got a heatgun, time to go tool shopping I think:D
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14th June 2009, 07:27 PM
Thread: Bending perspex
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Bending perspex
Not sure where to post this but this seems as good a place as any!
I need to put some bends in some perspex for a small project and was trying to work out how people have done this. Back at... -
31st May 2009, 12:08 AM
Thread: The platter
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:2tsup: Very nice...puts my efforts today to...
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Very nice...puts my efforts today to shame.:C -
12th May 2009, 11:14 PM
Thread: Triton router height winder shaft lenght
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:2tsup::2tsup: Sorry..no prize for being first...
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12th May 2009, 10:47 PM
Thread: Triton router height winder shaft lenght
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Triton router height winder shaft lenght
Hopefully an easy one...
Can someone who has one, at their leisure...please measure the length of the shaft of their above table Triton height winder that attaches to a 1400w router and report... -
4th May 2009, 10:49 PM
Thread: Best turning accessory in a long time
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I'm curious as to what you got for $80. I'm...
I'm curious as to what you got for $80. I'm looking for a replacement diamond tip for my truing jig and $72 just for the tip is the best I've seen so far.
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29th April 2009, 07:30 PM
Thread: Name the tree!
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I recon it looks like a Craig or perhaps a Steve:D
I recon it looks like a Craig or perhaps a Steve:D
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29th April 2009, 09:35 AM
Thread: Cupped Pine Boards
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Sagging shelves will be a problem if you don't...
Sagging shelves will be a problem if you don't design against it. All timbers will sag if you span too far without supporting them.
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28th April 2009, 05:10 PM
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I had a look at a Tormek truing tool today and...
I had a look at a Tormek truing tool today and the replacement diamond cutter is the same size. I got my local tool man to give Tormek in QLD a call and for $75 they can get a replacement cutter:oo:...
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27th April 2009, 10:16 PM
Thread: Cupped Pine Boards
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For bookshelves also consider using MDF with a...
For bookshelves also consider using MDF with a laminate. You can get full 8x4 sheets with a thin hardwood laminate on one or both sides. There are lots of choices in the laminating. You can then...
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27th April 2009, 04:29 PM
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Replacement diamond tip for Sheppach truing jig
Does anyone know where I might find a replacement diamond chip tip for a scheppach 250 truing jig? Mines got no diamonds left.. The unit is about 20mm long and is threaded to sit in the tool so...
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24th April 2009, 04:16 PM
Thread: An Arcade Machine...Work in progress
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[QUOTE=Waldo;266684]G'day, Hey can anyone...
[QUOTE=Waldo;266684]G'day,
Hey can anyone remember the way to get the enemy not to shoot at you in Galaga? Once I learned that well...
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A long time ago...but for memory...
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15th April 2009, 10:13 PM
Thread: Bosch Optiline table saw blades
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I ended up getting a 10" 60t blade late this...
I ended up getting a 10" 60t blade late this afternoon and just had time to do a couple of quick cross cuts. My spindle is a 1" or 25.4 and the blade came with 2 reducers for it's 30mm arbour. One...
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15th April 2009, 12:33 PM
Thread: Bosch Optiline table saw blades
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Bosch Optiline table saw blades
Does anyone have any comments regarding the Bosch Optiline saw blades.
I'm looking to get a finer cut 10" blade for my saw table, a 60t or 80t blade and these seem like a good middle price range... -
1st April 2009, 11:19 PM
Thread: Driving a closing down bargain on lathe.
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There are courses you can do on negotiation! ...
There are courses you can do on negotiation!
The basics however are
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1st April 2009, 10:28 PM
Thread: Need advice on Borrowed Table Saw!!
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Don't discount using the services of timber...
Don't discount using the services of timber yards, clubs and woodworking shops for small amounts of work like thicknessing and jointing and especially when starting out some instruction on the use of...
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30th March 2009, 10:02 PM
Thread: Carba-tec trouble
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If it isn't too much problem, I'd dissasemble...
If it isn't too much problem, I'd dissasemble what I could easily and return it to them at your convenience. I'd say you would get their attention as you brought the pieces into the store and placed...
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14th March 2009, 07:12 PM
Thread: Model railways
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I'd support a model train thread. My new shed...
I'd support a model train thread.
My new shed has a 4m x 3.6m room sectioned off for a N guage layout.
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11th March 2009, 04:53 PM
Thread: Sliding compound mitre saws?
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I think you will find Bosch, Makita, Hitachi...
I think you will find Bosch, Makita, Hitachi trade quality tools all very good and the owners of these brands rarely have problems and will sing their praises as will the owners of a Kapex. Only...
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11th March 2009, 08:55 AM
Thread: dust extractor howling.
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Clogged filter in the Vac maybe.
Clogged filter in the Vac maybe.
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11th March 2009, 08:53 AM
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I had a couple of switches burn out in my old...
I had a couple of switches burn out in my old Makita "copy" saw over the years and Carbatec in Melbourne stocked them as a spare item. Last weekend I threw out the saw as it had too many serious...
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10th March 2009, 11:39 PM
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:2tsup::2tsup: Much easier to raise the table...
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Much easier to raise the table than alter the chairs or apron on the table. Definately look to put a feature in as Derek suggests.
I think most of the folks here are curious to... -
10th March 2009, 09:03 PM
Thread: The workshop of your dreams ....
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Judging by the smile on his face and the...
Judging by the smile on his face and the enthusiasm he has speaking about the phenomenal machines, he is one happy camper. If that is what it takes for him to be happy and content then money well...
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8th March 2009, 10:38 PM
Thread: Black Palm
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Very nice. I have a piece of black palm that I...
Very nice. I have a piece of black palm that I pick up and put down regularly after looking at the grain pattern.
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8th March 2009, 10:24 PM
Thread: Work Bench
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It will cost you quite a bit more but building...
It will cost you quite a bit more but building your own gives you a huge amount of satisfaction.
I built the bench out of the Triton project book and in the process learnt so much....must finish... -
3rd December 2008, 01:45 PM
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Any tips for their use to keep them in good shape...
Any tips for their use to keep them in good shape for pen turning with Poly or CA finishes? Always wet them? Never use acrylic etc?
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3rd December 2008, 09:46 AM
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Micromesh dulling CA and Wipe on Poly finish
I've recently been getting some very dull finishes on my pens after using the micromesh sanding pads. I hadn't had a problem with them previously but suspect they might be a bit dirty or I've been...
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28th October 2008, 05:55 PM
Thread: How to get a 370Kg saw off a ute?
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Forgot plan b.... Hire a small removalist van...
Forgot plan b....
Hire a small removalist van with a hydraulic tail. Just a case then of sliding the saw onto the tail and lowering it. Van hire has got to be heaps cheaper than the $310 delivery. -
28th October 2008, 05:50 PM
Thread: How to get a 370Kg saw off a ute?
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Instead of using a ute, load it on a trailer...
Instead of using a ute, load it on a trailer instead and you can move the trailer by hand into the shed. 3 - 4 people on hand, one tips up the trailer, the others slide it off.
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25th October 2008, 07:07 PM
Thread: T&WWW show - what's worth looking out for
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DJ, $5000 is only about 500 pens profit...time...
DJ,
$5000 is only about 500 pens profit...time the get cracking mate!!!
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23rd October 2008, 01:03 PM
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Numb hands can also be caused by lots of...
Numb hands can also be caused by lots of vibration which might be fixed to some extent by filling the aluminum bed with sand/cement. You could also try damping vibration by putting some rubber...
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22nd October 2008, 06:44 PM
Thread: Shelving options for my shed
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The store room is a room in itself and shouldn't...
The store room is a room in itself and shouldn't have much dust floating all over it.
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22nd October 2008, 01:36 PM
Thread: Shelving options for my shed
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Shelving options for my shed
I'm hoping to start fitting out the store room in my shed with shelving shortly (after I finish the plastering and painting..) and am after some advice on what would be economical and functional.
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