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27th June 2021, 05:01 PM
Thread: Chaps ?...Do I need them for chainsawing ?
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Yes
You need chaps or chainsaw pants.
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14th July 2018, 07:36 PM
Thread: Taxes - Small Biz - what do you use?
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Have a look at Zoho invoice, if you only have a...
Have a look at Zoho invoice, if you only have a few clients details to enter it’s free, or for more it’s $90 ish per year. Obiously it does invoicing and keeping track of GST, but it’s got a pretty...
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16th August 2005, 12:20 PM
Thread: Canberra Sale
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Canberra Sale
:) G'Day All
We are having a sale at Blue Dingo Tools in Fyshwick (previously CARBA-TEC ACT), ALL stock is 10 to 50% off normal prices. We are getting all new stock by the end of the year and... -
14th July 2005, 11:03 PM
Thread: Carbatec in Canberra is now Blue Dingo
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Pretty much, we have stocked uBeaut for about ten...
Pretty much, we have stocked uBeaut for about ten years, a little low on Traditional Wax at the moment though.
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14th July 2005, 10:37 PM
Thread: Carbatec in Canberra is now Blue Dingo
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Ok. we have been messing around with the...
Ok. we have been messing around with the beginnings of a web cattledog, have a look if you like, your thoughts and criticism are welcome, it is not ready to go live yet by a long shot, it still has...
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14th July 2005, 09:31 PM
Thread: Carbatec in Canberra is now Blue Dingo
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In case you were wondering
I guess I'm pretty well qualified to comment on this, as I am the owner. We decided several months ago to cease being part of the CARBA-TEC group, for a variety of reasons, but the main one was that...
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19th June 2005, 04:05 PM
Thread: cast iron legs
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The MC1100 is a good little beginner lathe, the...
The MC1100 is a good little beginner lathe, the only slight disadvantage is that they are a bit hard on drive belts due tho the "reeves" variable drive, but the belts only cost a few dollars each. ...
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11th May 2005, 07:41 PM
Thread: Woodturning books and DVDs
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I remember this video, must be 15-20 years old by...
I remember this video, must be 15-20 years old by now, the thing that sticks in my mind about it is Del Stubbs enthusiam for turning, kinda made you want to go out to the shed and have a go yourself...
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27th April 2005, 07:43 PM
Thread: Getting a TSC10HB off a trailer
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I'll give you a hand
We have often delivered these saws and unloaded them with just two stout planks, the crate can be opened and the heavy cast extension wigs removed to make it a little lighter, then the saw can be...
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8th April 2005, 05:19 PM
Thread: Important notice to Victorian customers
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Don't write Paul and Co. off just yet
Hi All
I think you may be interested to know the business formally known as CARBA_TEC VIC is still up and running but under a new name, Paul and the guys there will be changing quite a few things... -
5th July 2003, 12:43 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun. MKII
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Lean To,
Lean To,
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4th April 2003, 12:16 PM
Thread: Linux & woodworkers
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Hi, been using Red Hat since 6.2 (currently...
Hi, been using Red Hat since 6.2 (currently 8.0)and also use Mandrake 9 .0 . Red Hat have the better support in Australia but I think Mandrake is the better for the newbie, it has a better...
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10th February 2003, 09:35 PM
Thread: Hoax Virus warnings
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Hey Guys When are you going to get the message...
Hey Guys
When are you going to get the message ? get an operating system that is imune from viruses. Even if you just get a $50.00 computer from the markets,load Linux, use it on the internet and... -
18th October 2002, 09:42 PM
Thread: THE BUGBEAR WORM !!!!! ARE YOU NEXT???
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Try Linux Why? 1. Security,In thirty five...
Try Linux
Why?
1. Security,In thirty five years no viable viruses have been written for Unix type operating systems including linux.
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4th February 2002, 07:35 PM
Thread: wooden planes
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Hi Try also http://www.hntgordon.com.au ,...
Hi
Try also http://www.hntgordon.com.au , this is Terry's newer site, there is quite a bit of information here. If you can get a copy from your local library, see also the excellent book "The... -
Thanks Rex I was going to post a message to...
Thanks Rex
I was going to post a message to that effect but looks like I don't have to any more. As you have pointed out Carba-Tec haven't taken anyone over, ourselves and Woodstock have "bought... -
18th August 2001, 12:53 AM
Thread: Banksia Nuts
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G'Day Cliff Banksia nuts are dirty, dusty,...
G'Day Cliff
Banksia nuts are dirty, dusty, gritty and hard on tools, be prepared to sharpen often, I also advocate a high degree of respiratory protection when turning these things. If you look... -
1st August 2001, 06:20 PM
Thread: Pen making advice...?
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Dick Sing is coming to Canberra for demo, contact...
Dick Sing is coming to Canberra for demo, contact Les Fortescue at the Woodcraft Guild of the ACT for details.
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Hi Jerry The laser is directed onto the tip of...
Hi Jerry
The laser is directed onto the tip of the cutting tool and then the position of the tip can be observed quite easily from the outside of the turning. They work best when used in... -
1st August 2001, 06:03 PM
Thread: Omega-Stubby Lathe
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Hi Neil Could you send me the address and...
Hi Neil
Could you send me the address and number of that freight company, they are sure cheaper than the one I've been using.
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8th July 2001, 12:32 AM
Thread: Pen making advice...?
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Hi Steve Drop into work one day I'll run...
Hi Steve
Drop into work one day I'll run through it with you. The pens are quite easy to make, and obvoisly require little timber.
Jim, thanks for the plug.
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2nd June 2001, 12:19 AM
Thread: Mik International is lurking.......
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Hi Paul & Michael Great looking site, loads...
Hi Paul & Michael
Great looking site, loads nice n'quick, easy to get around, congratulations from Southern Woodturning Supplies.
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2nd May 2001, 08:48 PM
Thread: Teaching 'em young
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Teaching 'em young
Check this one out http://www.drechsler.org/drechseln/2001_1/
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1st April 2001, 10:48 PM
Thread: Ethical advertising?
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I hate to feel the odd one out but, I've sent...
I hate to feel the odd one out but, I've sent heaps of stuff out all over Australia and the World by post and can only say good things about the service from the Post Office. The only time I've had...
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Rod Buy only an arm brace handle and the...
Rod
Buy only an arm brace handle and the reversible hooker, the RS200 system contains a lot of nifty gadgets like chatter cutters that you may never use, also it only has the pistol grip handle... -
21st March 2001, 09:03 PM
Thread: Four Jaw Chuck
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Just add support to the above "always buy the...
Just add support to the above "always buy the best you can afford", a chuck is a long term investment the extra cost spread out over the life of the chuck is next to nothing.
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18th March 2001, 12:08 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun.
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Come forth
Come forth
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17th March 2001, 11:48 PM
Thread: You might like this
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You might like this
Nothing to do with woodworking but I thought you might like this page http://www.mindworkshop.com/alchemy/otherlaws.html
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15th March 2001, 08:21 PM
Thread: Woodfast copy attaachments
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G'day again Cliff I've tested one once, they...
G'day again Cliff
I've tested one once, they do work but are slow and the surface of the wood is as expected from a scraping tool attrocious, but most importantly they arn't nearly as much fun as... -
15th March 2001, 08:16 PM
Thread: Teknatool chucks
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G'day Cliff The standard jaws that come with the...
G'day Cliff
The standard jaws that come with the chuck are fine for most things that you do, the pin jaws are great for small things like cuttlery handles and the like, the larger 100mm & 130mm jaws... -
9th February 2001, 05:50 PM
Thread: Gatting a lathe Saturday!
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Hey Glenn Hope everything works out ok with...
Hey Glenn
Hope everything works out ok with the little Durden. Just remember when you get hooked and grow out of it, I've got some very nice Vicmarc, Omega and Woodfast lathes in stock.
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u'Beaut offer a handy pack of seven small bottles...
u'Beaut offer a handy pack of seven small bottles so so you can sample the whole range, a whole host of colours are possible by mixing and matching these seven dyes.
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9th December 2000, 04:39 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun.
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Chlorine
Chlorine
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The extra $150 will be money well spent in the...
The extra $150 will be money well spent in the long run, as you have noticed yourself the lathes line up nicely and run very smoothly, just what you need in a mini lathe.
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6th December 2000, 08:32 PM
Thread: Any good ???
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Dunno 'bout sugar gum but ironbark is one of my...
Dunno 'bout sugar gum but ironbark is one of my favorite woods. I started out turning ironbark (turned half the woodheap one winter). The stuff is tough as you would inagine and bloody heavy, but...
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4th December 2000, 07:46 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun.
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Winnie Cooper
Winnie Cooper
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1st December 2000, 09:57 AM
Thread: New Lateh for a New Woodturner
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Hi Glen Don't worry 'bout the jacket & helmet,...
Hi Glen
Don't worry 'bout the jacket & helmet, I own seven bikes and currenty get around on a 1998 Buell Cyclone, so it follows I have a jacket & helmet myself. I see you've been getting good... -
22nd November 2000, 11:08 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun.
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Slim Jim
Slim Jim
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Hi John Have a look at the new Vicmarc VL175...
Hi John
Have a look at the new Vicmarc VL175 Swivel Head Lathe it is by far the most heavily built swivel head on the market (the bed casting alone weighs more than a complete N300 with motor) it... -
16th October 2000, 08:56 PM
Thread: Trev & Johnno
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Trev & Johnno
Trev and Johnno are in the pub having a few beers.
Johnno looks at his watch and remarks "the missus will be on the plane about now"
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What do you call a worm on Viagra? A nail! ...
What do you call a worm on Viagra?
A nail!
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Vicmarc have stopped production of the VL100 for...
Vicmarc have stopped production of the VL100 for the time being and a new improved model is due for release in December (no details yet).
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John Glad you found our site, I've lifted...
John
Glad you found our site, I've lifted those sales blurbs off the respective suppliers web sites, Teknatool don't mention it but their chucks allow through boring as well.
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21st September 2000, 06:56 PM
Thread: Numbers on chuck jaws
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Hi Reinier The Nova Jaws like most scroll...
Hi Reinier
The Nova Jaws like most scroll chuck jaws are machined as one piece and then cut into four pieces, keeping them in the correct order should ensure proper alignment of the four pieces... -
16th August 2000, 11:44 PM
Thread: Vale Hacker
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Vale Hacker
It's with deep regret that I report the passing of our friend and fellow woodie Hacker Burl. Hacker was eroute to Pitcain Island to establish a Teknatool agency when the Douglas DC3 developed an oil...
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16th August 2000, 11:27 PM
Thread: Southern Woodturning Supplies online
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Southern Woodturning Supplies online
Hi there just thought I'd let you know that I,ve been trying my hand at this new fangled web site building at www.woodturning.com.au. This a new site and there is much more work to do yet, (I think...
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9th November 1999, 07:40 PM
Thread: HAFCO WOODLATHES
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Regards the Hafco & Jet lathes, Jets are made in...
Regards the Hafco & Jet lathes, Jets are made in Taiwan the Hafco is Chinese, there used to be a vast difference in quality between Taiwanese and Chinese, there is now not too much difference. We...