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    I have an operational DW1150 if anyone needs pics...

    I have an operational DW1150 if anyone needs pics or whatever.
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    Spare a thought for the families of and those who...

    Spare a thought for the families of and those who have died and are dying from this terrible virus, rather than complaining about our shelves being potentially empty.
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    SOUTH AUST Came to see a Tiger Moth. Left disappointed.

    Came to see a Tiger Moth. Left disappointed.
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    Yes, but I have electronic ballasts which don't...

    Yes, but I have electronic ballasts which don't have starters. I think I said that somewhere above. Plus, the instructions specifically say (on the ones I bought at least) for use with mechanical...
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    Hi Rod, are you able to confirm that they work...

    Hi Rod, are you able to confirm that they work with electronic ballasts?
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    That was a worthwhile phone call. I gave the...

    That was a worthwhile phone call.

    I gave the roller recoating people at the link in the post above a call, and they estimated about $95. The roller is only about 200mm long and about 20mm...
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    I'm starting to think this is more a job for my...

    I'm starting to think this is more a job for my electrician, than an upgrade for me to do, which is a bit of a shame.
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    If that is the case I will just stick with my...

    If that is the case I will just stick with my chewed up rubbers. I'm not paying $150+ for a new roller.
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    Roller recoating

    Hi all

    The rubber coating on the rollers of my Dewalt DW1150 thicknesser/jointer is shot.

    Replacement rollers are $150+ which is too rich for me.

    Are there places (preferably in Perth) where...
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    It appears from a Youtube vid I watched last...

    It appears from a Youtube vid I watched last night, that I can just bypass the ballasts and wire straight to the LED tubes.

    I will look into this more before doing it though.
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    Certainly amazing where a thread can go. I'm not...

    Certainly amazing where a thread can go. I'm not complaining - I love it!
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    Shed lights - LED tubes

    Hi all

    The lighting in my shed is very dim and so, as per this thread https://www.woodworkforums.com/f245/shed-lights-227830 I thought I would replace the fluoros with LED Tubes.

    Down to the...
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    So, given I don't have a multiborer, useless to...

    So, given I don't have a multiborer, useless to me?
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    Is this a router bit?

    I got a number of these some years back for an auction (a furniture maker was closing down), but I'm a bit confused as to what they are. As you can see there is a screw on the bottom (I have no...
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    Good thread! Nothng special here. I am...

    Good thread!

    Nothng special here. I am repairing and refitting my front vice, and also looking at improving my shed lighting by replacing fluoros with LED tubes. Who would have know that there...
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    This is a really useful thread. I have found...

    This is a really useful thread. I have found lately that my shed lighting is leaving a lot to be desired. Something to do with my ageing eyes as well I suspectd.

    I have considered adding a drop...
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    Awesome! I will definitely be watching this today.

    Awesome! I will definitely be watching this today.
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    As a little postscript to this, I was watching a...

    As a little postscript to this, I was watching a video on Youtube explaining how to setup a bandsaw, and I found out something I never knew.

    Apparently, engineer's squares are only guaranteed...
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    Vac recommendations please

    Hi all

    Still doing my Baby on a Budget thing haha.

    After years of having no form of dust extraction in the shed, I have become a little tired of wading through legions of wood shavings on my...
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    Received my PEC engineer's square in the post...

    Received my PEC engineer's square in the post today and have tried it out for square. I'm pleased to say I am very happy with it.

    I wish I had ordered a smaller one as well now.
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    Nothing wrong with not feeling like getting into...

    Nothing wrong with not feeling like getting into it in my view. Sit back and enjoy your coffee and ciggy (but you should give up the ciggies at least haha).

    It is terribly hard to get motivated...
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    Not square. A little less than a millimetre out...

    Not square. A little less than a millimetre out at the extremity of it's length.
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    I do have one of those already, and to be honest...

    I do have one of those already, and to be honest I never tested it's squareness, assuming that by being adjustable (i.e. not be set) it wouldn't be terribly accurate.

    When I get home tonight I...
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    I think my 50+ year old inherited square has...

    I think my 50+ year old inherited square has earned it's retirement. I think I will just hang it on the wall and get me a PEC.

    :)
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    Another winner! And so cheap I could get a...

    Another winner! And so cheap I could get a combination square as well!
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    That looks like a winner. Thanks.

    That looks like a winner. Thanks.
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    Funnily enough I watched 8 of his videos...

    Funnily enough I watched 8 of his videos yesterday. Quite inspirational.
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    My view is that I am going to be accurate, or I'm...

    My view is that I am going to be accurate, or I'm not going to be accurate. If I am going to be accurate I would at least like to be able to reverse my square after drawing a line and have the...
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    Thank you for the recommendations and offer. ...

    Thank you for the recommendations and offer.

    I will look into each of these and work out what is best for me.
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    Square recommendation

    Hello all

    I have noticed that the square my father gave me way back when (it must be at least 50 years old) is no longer actually square.

    So I am looking for something cheap and accurate (yeah...
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    Great to see you still around and enjoying...

    Great to see you still around and enjoying yourself Derek!
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    HELP Anything I can do to help, let me know. I'm no...

    Anything I can do to help, let me know. I'm no expert though. I live in east Swan Valley, just up the road from Ellenbrook.
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    Not that well actually. As you say rentals are...

    Not that well actually. As you say rentals are not conducive to woodworking. I have my tools and machinery in an open ended carport. Certainly not good for them in the long run. I just don't...
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    Very nice! :2tsup:

    Very nice! :2tsup:
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    You don't need to do any of that. Windows 7...

    You don't need to do any of that.

    Windows 7 has a feature that allows you to natively run an XP OS within the Windows 7 environment using Microsoft's VM.

    This is really useful if, for...
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    Mine falls out all the time. I just bang it back...

    Mine falls out all the time. I just bang it back in with a piece of timber. :2tsup:
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    I love a workbench thread! Keep those pics...

    I love a workbench thread! Keep those pics coming!
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    If only life was so simple. :(

    If only life was so simple. :(
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    Well, I have applied to rent a place. What a...

    Well, I have applied to rent a place. What a depressing experience.

    The house is not too bad, but the shed is a pathetic little garden shed. I will be lucky to fit my gear in there, let alone...
  40. Hopefully you will still be able to play the...

    Hopefully you will still be able to play the piano when they heal. :2tsup:
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    Wow. Complicated looking piece of kit.

    Wow. Complicated looking piece of kit.
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    Thanks all, I knew that you would all be...

    Thanks all,

    I knew that you would all be understanding of my turmoil.

    Big props to Pops for the offer - thanks mate. I haven't got new digs yet but when I do I will let you know. There...
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    Sad

    A sadness shared is a sadness lessened I'm hoping.

    I'm splitting up with the missus, and I have to move out. No biggy, except I am so sad to leave my beloved shed. I built it myself and it is...
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    Yep, Stan was using one of these at the Perth...

    Yep, Stan was using one of these at the Perth Woodworking show a fortnight ago.
  45. Thread: What is this

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    I'm not sure if it is a standard grinding wheel...

    I'm not sure if it is a standard grinding wheel or not. If it is then it is a very fine grade.

    At any rate, it is no longer flat so I would need to replace it with something decent.

    I will...
  46. Thread: 15mm Drill Bit

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    Thanks all Found one in the end at Toolmart.

    Thanks all

    Found one in the end at Toolmart.
  47. Thread: 15mm Drill Bit

    by Wongdai
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    Ahhh, now there's an idea. :p

    Ahhh, now there's an idea. :p
  48. Thread: 15mm Drill Bit

    by Wongdai
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    15mm Drill Bit

    Hi all

    Does anyone know where I can source a 15mm drill bit? I prefer a spade bit but a twist bit will be fine also.

    I just cannot seem to locate one. None of my local hardware stores...
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    Sounds like just the thing I need. I am...

    Sounds like just the thing I need.

    I am wondering if anyone has some pictures on how I would attach a motor.

    Here are some additional pics in case they help.

    Firstly a pic for scale -...
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    I think it would be a bit small for that. I...

    I think it would be a bit small for that.

    I was hoping it would be decent for sharpening chisels.
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