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12th April 2024, 05:28 PM
Thread: Coping saw recommendations please
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Thanks to all for your quick helpful responses. ...
Thanks to all for your quick helpful responses.
I couldn't get a deep throat fretsaw quickly (locally).
So I've gone with what I have.
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11th April 2024, 08:37 PM
Thread: Coping saw recommendations please
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Coping saw recommendations please
I am doing some cutouts (windows) in a bowl I am making.
My coping saws throat (depth of cut), is not sufficient.
I need one with at least 170mm.
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15th March 2024, 09:32 AM
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Great stuff there. BUT this is an Australian...
Great stuff there. BUT this is an Australian website.
I see on your website you only ship to USA. Is this because shipping to here is very expensive? Or jut too hard with customs/regulations etc?... -
24th February 2024, 07:42 PM
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HEADS UP I was very keen to get to this event. Sadly I...
I was very keen to get to this event. Sadly I have family issues to contend with which means I'll be interstate and cannot attend.
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1st February 2024, 05:47 PM
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Thanks Ian, but a moot point as the boat has...
Thanks Ian, but a moot point as the boat has sailed.
However, Carbatec now have these in stock.....
So I've bought one from them and along with other stuff in my order, got free postage.
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31st January 2024, 07:17 PM
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Bugga, I would have gotten a shooting sander...
Bugga, I would have gotten a shooting sander 05Z1501, 8 inch, but it is out of stock in the Calgary store until at least the 9th Feb.
Thanks for the fantastic opportunity.
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11th January 2024, 11:08 AM
Thread: Nth QLD silky oak bleeding sap/resin
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Thanks for your quick reply. I'll do that...
Thanks for your quick reply. I'll do that research.
I don't think I can heat these boxes to set the sap.
I might have a look at the way I could do the remaining boards though.
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11th January 2024, 10:43 AM
Thread: Nth QLD silky oak bleeding sap/resin
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Nth QLD silky oak bleeding sap/resin
I bought some boards of 1/4 sawn Nth QLD silky oak over 2 years ago. Boards are 8mm thick. Beautiful figure. I've stored these flat and stickered in my shed ever sine I bought them, I'm in Newcastle...
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3rd January 2024, 05:18 PM
Thread: Coopering - and rum
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Imagine what is in the bottom of those molasses...
Imagine what is in the bottom of those molasses vats....:o:o
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3rd December 2023, 01:03 PM
Thread: Sharpening Stanley No 50 blades
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Thanks for the replies. I found this whilst...
Thanks for the replies.
I found this whilst exploring.
Not much info.
But now at least I know I am missing the 5/16 and 5/8 plow(plough) blades.
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2nd December 2023, 08:09 PM
Thread: Sharpening Stanley No 50 blades
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Sharpening Stanley No 50 blades
Please forgive me if this has been done/addressed before. If it has can someone provide a link to it.
I've just acquired a 50, with the full set of blades.
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13th November 2023, 06:32 PM
Thread: Future of the Australian Electricity Market
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Hi all. A little off topic.... but. We are on a...
Hi all. A little off topic.... but.
We are on a driving holiday and are exploring the Eyre Peninsula in SA. I'm wondering why the Iberdrolba wind turbines not turning today (13No2023). They were... -
19th September 2023, 06:50 PM
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Thanks Mick, I had looked at these HAFCO one. It...
Thanks Mick, I had looked at these HAFCO one. It is on sale too...:roll:
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18th September 2023, 10:06 PM
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Anyone bought a good workshop vacuum recently
There's a plethora of vacuum machines around.
I'm looking for a new machine for general workshop cleaning.
Powerful (2400W), 60L capacity, long hose (6M would be great), mobile. Pleated filter,... -
16th September 2023, 05:19 PM
Thread: Electronic variable speed - no torque/power
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Hallelujah.... He's got it sorta working. Some...
Hallelujah....
He's got it sorta working.
Some torque, but not enough.
Seems like the factory settings may not be enough.
We'll try your ideas NC. -
16th September 2023, 04:12 PM
Thread: Electronic variable speed - no torque/power
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Thanks Ron. Located just out of Newcastle. ...
Thanks Ron. Located just out of Newcastle.
Bobl, Not really practical for us to try another motor. -
15th September 2023, 07:57 PM
Thread: Electronic variable speed - no torque/power
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Are you speaking English....:rolleyes::oo: I...
Are you speaking English....:rolleyes::oo:
I think we've downloaded the correct manual but I still have no idea of how to look at those (parameters).
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14th September 2023, 07:28 PM
Thread: Electronic variable speed - no torque/power
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I couldn't move this to the metalworking site.......
I couldn't move this to the metalworking site....
The vfd is a Lenze 8200SHBO199 .
I've spoken to the tech support in Melbourne.
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14th September 2023, 09:33 AM
Thread: Electronic variable speed - no torque/power
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We've checked the pulleys. They're locked solid...
We've checked the pulleys.
They're locked solid with a keyway and grub screw.
Looking now to try a reset....
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13th September 2023, 07:22 PM
Thread: Electronic variable speed - no torque/power
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Cool. Wilco.. Motor shafts to pulley might be a...
Cool. Wilco..
Motor shafts to pulley might be a tad difficult due to access. But a good call, to check.
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13th September 2023, 02:00 PM
Thread: Electronic variable speed - no torque/power
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Electronic variable speed - no torque/power
I'm trying to help a mate.
He has an old Woodfasr lathe fitted with an after market vfd (evs?) Speed control.
Recently it has lost power, eg you can vary the speed up/down, but at all speeds there... -
29th August 2023, 07:57 PM
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Thanks for the replies. I reckon I'll try to...
Thanks for the replies.
I reckon I'll try to make a jig to cut the 45 bevel.
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28th August 2023, 06:51 PM
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Inlaying strips around box - correct sequence
I intend to put an inlay strip around the base of this box.
As the inlay is thin, I don't think that I can cut a 45 degree bevel.
So I'm planning to butt these together at the corners.
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24th June 2023, 02:08 PM
Thread: Another Saw set - Taintor positive No 7
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Gizmotic??? Haven't heard that before. Does it...
Gizmotic???
Haven't heard that before. Does it mean good, bad or ugly...
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18th June 2023, 06:41 PM
Thread: Another Saw set - Taintor positive No 7
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Another Saw set - Taintor positive No 7
I gotta stop buying old stuff... 😫
But I can't the thought of old gear being thrown away...
It's a Taintor manufacturing company, Positive No7.
In my research I am blown away at the number of... -
2nd May 2023, 06:56 PM
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Got possibly the same email. But navigating...
Got possibly the same email.
But navigating through it, I saw Sydney on 02-05 June.
Sydney Timber, Tools & Artisan Show | Timber & Working with Wood Show -
20th April 2023, 07:13 PM
Thread: Wagner texturing tools
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WANTED:N.S.W.. Wagner texturing tools
I'm looking for a set (three piece) of the Wagner texturing tools. Can't find any to buy in the usual places (Carbatec, Timbecon etc).
So anyone out there got a set you'd consider selling.
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31st March 2023, 05:25 PM
Thread: Texturing tools
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Texturing tools
Besides the Wagner and Sorby brands, are there any other options worth a look.
Thanks
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14th March 2023, 09:02 AM
Thread: Veneered Jewellery Box
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I'm watching this with interest. Did you check...
I'm watching this with interest.
Did you check out roarockit for vacuum kits.
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1st March 2023, 06:46 PM
Thread: Cost of living
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Maybe we should start a list of things that have...
Maybe we should start a list of things that have stayed at the same price or even gone down in price.
I reckon it'll be a short list.:~ -
1st March 2023, 04:33 PM
Thread: Cost of living
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Recently got my new land valuation, jumped up...
Recently got my new land valuation, jumped up 54%.....:o
That valuation is used for your base rate calculation for your council rates.
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25th February 2023, 08:39 PM
Thread: Wide drum sander - belt gumming up
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I think you are all right. I'll only use up to...
I think you are all right.
I'll only use up to 120 from now on.
Are the coarser belts any harder to fit due to their being stiffer.????
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25th February 2023, 05:42 PM
Thread: Wide drum sander - belt gumming up
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Thanks. After some research, I'm inclined to...
Thanks.
After some research, I'm inclined to agree that 240 is way too fine.
Yes, I found that each pass needed a clean of the belt. Also I'm thinking that there is knot that may also make it... -
25th February 2023, 01:02 PM
Thread: Wide drum sander - belt gumming up
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Wide drum sander - belt gumming up
I have a wide drum sander and have a couple of issues with it that I might get some help and advice for it from here.
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7th February 2023, 05:52 PM
Thread: Veneered Jewellery Box
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Try roarockit Roarockit Australia...
Try roarockit
Roarockit Australia
I've used them with good results.
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Nice urns. I'm interested to know what size they...
Nice urns.
I'm interested to know what size they are, what finish you used inside and how the lid is sealed.
Are the urns adequate to hold the ashes required to be a certain volume?
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6th February 2023, 10:02 PM
Thread: # 137 Jan/Feb 2023
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DRAWN - PART CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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29th December 2022, 04:51 PM
Thread: My mini overhead router sled
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Paul, a big thanks for your help and advice. ...
Paul, a big thanks for your help and advice.
Finished my copy of your overhead router. The dimensions allow me to do about an A3 size job.
Have yet to use it in anger, as I'm waiting for a router... -
17th December 2022, 01:16 PM
Thread: My mini overhead router sled
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Thanks very much Paul. Have taken your advice...
Thanks very much Paul.
Have taken your advice and info and placed my orders (fleabay!).
Got some polycarbonate yesterday and some M4 screws etc to start the build when the slides come in.
I got... -
15th December 2022, 10:27 PM
Thread: My mini overhead router sled
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Hello again Paul. Fleabay has the linear...
Hello again Paul.
Fleabay has the linear bearings but I'm not too sure of the lengths to get. I am thinking one pair at 800mm and one pair at 1000mm. These are what I'm looking at
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11th December 2022, 07:14 PM
Thread: Christmas 2022 prize draw # 136
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NEW INFO I'm in
I'm in
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8th December 2022, 08:27 PM
Thread: candle holder mk 2
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Hello Hughie. How is the oiled finish for...
Hello Hughie.
How is the oiled finish for flammability? Or is it OK when dry.
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6th December 2022, 10:53 AM
Thread: Spear & Jackson saw handle free
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DONE: Parcel sent this morning. Lyle
Parcel sent this morning.
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4th December 2022, 02:54 PM
Thread: Spear & Jackson saw handle free
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DONE: First in best dressed as they say. Plenty of...
First in best dressed as they say.
Plenty of lookers, so you were first in. It is yours. Put it to good use.
Pm me your address and I'll try and get into post tomorrow.
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4th December 2022, 09:05 AM
Thread: Stanley 51 & 52 chute board and plane (USA)
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OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA Yes I think the price is high. The conversion...
Yes I think the price is high. The conversion from US$ to AU$ is not good at the moment. Plus the cost of shipping/postage to Australia is also very expensive.
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3rd December 2022, 02:41 PM
Thread: Spear & Jackson saw handle free
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DONE: Spear & Jackson saw handle free
As the title says, free saw handle with brass nuts and medallion.
I do not know any more than what the photos show.
Do your own research.
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30th November 2022, 08:57 PM
Thread: Striving tool
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No I don't think it could do that. That's why I...
No I don't think it could do that.
That's why I think a different tool would.
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30th November 2022, 06:42 PM
Thread: Striving tool
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Hi Aaron. Not sure of what you want it to do....
Hi Aaron. Not sure of what you want it to do.
I'm thinking you might be better with a hand held skiver.
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30th November 2022, 01:34 PM
Thread: Veritas Template groove cutter 0.040"
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WANTED:N.S.W.. Veritas Template groove cutter 0.040"
Carbatec just informed me that they haven't got, nor are they going to get the Veritas template groove cutter in the 0.040". They've given me a refund/credit to my account. But that still leaves me...
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2nd November 2022, 08:49 PM
Thread: Veritas small scraper plane
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I'm comforted by the fact it took three Carbatec...
I'm comforted by the fact it took three Carbatec guys to sort it. :rolleyes:
Also it meant my sharpening was OK, not great but at least adequate to create good shavings.
Now to get better...