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19th June 2022, 11:59 PM
Thread: OMGA 450 mm Radial Arm saw
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VICTORIA OMGA 450 mm Radial Arm saw
Omga 450 mm radial arm saw in very good condition. Single phase 3 hp motor, Italian made.
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13th September 2018, 03:26 PM
Thread: Wanted to buy
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READ ME! Wanted to buy
I am seeking several Veritas 10 inch sliding bevels.
The original catalogue number was 05N44.01
I seem to have lost two of mine
If you can help please reply here or phone 0419348083
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12th September 2012, 10:39 PM
Thread: So, this Sunday forum outage....
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I think I might look in again in a few months...
I think I might look in again in a few months time. This really is just too difficult. I am finding the whole site too hard to navigate or read.
Sorry guys, going to sign out for a while,
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12th September 2012, 10:29 PM
Thread: So, this Sunday forum outage....
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I'm not sure if this is in the right place. I...
I'm not sure if this is in the right place.
I have always said "if it's not broken don't fix it"
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25th November 2011, 11:17 PM
Thread: My kit of Japanese knives ... WIP
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This is what I bought
I love my Japanese chisels and saws, they really are worth the extra dollars you have to pay
I decided to have a go and get myself a set of knives. I've had a good look around and this is what I... -
3rd November 2011, 10:43 PM
Thread: Ulmia spring clamps
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Yes
Absolute rippers, they really do work on smallish stuff. Great for small boxes and the like. I got a set years ago , they're not used often but damn priceless when needed. Hope this helps, cheers AA
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27th October 2011, 05:22 PM
Thread: I got a problem
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Thanks for the comment. Hamilton, Western...
Thanks for the comment.
Hamilton, Western Victoria, at the foot of the Grampians
No, it is definitely going.
I did the 12 month, one night a week Tafe thing, good fun but I simply don't... -
22nd October 2011, 11:03 PM
Thread: I got a problem
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Gee Ken you're really letting your cheque book...
Gee Ken you're really letting your cheque book get carried away
I take it that you are either joking or being insulting.
Only you know !!!!
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22nd October 2011, 07:25 PM
Thread: I got a problem
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Photos
Thanks Ken
and thanks Dave for the PMs (I was thinking round that)
I got out there today and took a heap of photos, the ol girl smiled I think. There's a chance she might get back to work
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21st October 2011, 10:57 PM
Thread: Major Combination Machine Manufacturers
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PM SENT genuine offer AA
PM sent woodsy AA
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21st October 2011, 10:45 PM
Thread: I got a problem
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Ps
PS, it has the original Hercus stand with it, a face plate or two, there are a few loose gears/cogs in a box, a few other strange bits also
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21st October 2011, 10:24 PM
Thread: I got a problem
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I got a problem
Hi Fellas, it looks like you blokes know a bit about Hercus lathes.
I can do anything with wood but have no hope with metal. And she who has since divorced me, let me buy all the tools I ever... -
13th October 2011, 10:45 PM
Thread: Deceased Tool Maker's Equipment Sale
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I admire you
Well done Borys, you are indeed an honourable son in law. I'd say he would be proud of you and very grateful.
I see this whole situation as a timely reminder.
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11th January 2011, 10:06 PM
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Still slow
Hi Niel, jan 11 10.00 pm, Slow as , tried to open market place, have given up. Left this thread loading til it did now can comment
ISP is definitely a problem.
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16th March 2010, 09:47 PM
Thread: Luna W69 combination
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Hi there, I used to have a W69 combo, fantastic...
Hi there, I used to have a W69 combo, fantastic piece of stuff. Sold it , bought a Knapp 410, magnificent masterpiece of woodworking machinery .
Dad still has a W 59 combo.
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22nd October 2009, 09:19 PM
Thread: Wot's yer ride?
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Gidday again, I went for flat bars coz I'm...
Gidday again, I went for flat bars coz I'm getting too old for drops BUT I turned full carbon road bikes into flat bar bikes.
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21st October 2009, 05:46 PM
Thread: Wot's yer ride?
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I love the full carbon frame, very light,...
I love the full carbon frame, very light, incredibly responsive but one needs to be more careful. A crash on a carbon can write the bike off, whereas that might only bend an alloy bike.
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19th October 2009, 09:59 PM
Thread: Wot's yer ride?
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Fabulous, just bloody fabulous. I have two...
Fabulous, just bloody fabulous. I have two passions, wood working and cycling. I am amazed to find a cycling section in the forum, thank you to the forum gods.
Over the years I have amassed a... -
11th October 2009, 08:47 PM
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Photos and final comment
Hi Guys, thanks for the comments Peter. power drop off isn't a consideration here, 10 HP 3 ph, nothing stops my girl.
OK, going to upload photos
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6th October 2009, 11:24 PM
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It's arrived
Hi all, great news, the Byrd arrived today, two hours later all fitted, it was so, so easy.
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24th September 2009, 12:33 AM
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Interesting reading here fellas. My Byrd...
Interesting reading here fellas. My Byrd cutterhead is due at the end of the month. It will be fitted to my Knapp Profi T 410 combo machine. Cost me around $2400 but from what I've just read it might...
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6th July 2009, 11:18 PM
Thread: Hercus Lathe Manual
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Hercus Lathe Manual
Hi Guys and Gals, not sure if this has been posted before. I am new to this forum so please forgive me if I've made a mistake, (a polite comment might put me straight)
I have an instruction manual...