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  1. Thread: Dowel Supplier

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    Dowel Supplier

    I have a need for bout 20,000 beech or hardwood dowels for inoculating shiitake logs. I would prefer a spiral groove. Does anyone know a supplier?

    Rob
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    Thanks that would be great. Please email me so...

    Thanks that would be great.
    Please email me so we can work out i will pay for it
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    The Old Triton Router

    Does anyone have one of the old triton router biscuit jointers.
    I sold one recently but because i hadn't used it for a while sold the curved piece that attached to the bottom of the table. Does...
  4. Thread: Redgum Burls

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    Neale, I live in Melbourne and my farm is at...

    Neale,
    I live in Melbourne and my farm is at Nagambie
    Rob
  5. Thread: Redgum Burls

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    Redgum Burls

    I have a number of redgum trees with burls on them about 1.5 hours out of Melbourne. IS there any value and is anyone interested in getting some of them off.
    Rob
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    This was the message that I originally posted -...

    This was the message that I originally posted - what I worked out was that the best that I could do was build up a stand with 3 Drillmates - joined with a common handle. Now I want to put in the...
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    Mechnical driven dowels

    I have a question - has anyone used either air or electicially to drive dowels in?
    I have thousands to do and wondered if there was an easy method.

    This is for the shiitake logs that I posted...
  8. Thread: High Speed Drill

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    Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Ian - yes I...

    Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Ian - yes I think that I will have to do it over a couple of years and your suggestion of some sort of suspension system is a good idea. I think I will try and...
  9. Thread: High Speed Drill

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    Yes - I am accurate - there is about 50 holes per...

    Yes - I am accurate - there is about 50 holes per log, the slog will have to be about a metre long and about 6 inches dia. The dowel will be about 10 mm so I will need a quick auger bi. The hole...
  10. Thread: High Speed Drill

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    Thanks for your help everyone. I do agree - the...

    Thanks for your help everyone. I do agree - the 10,000 rpms would be difficult to control.
    I have about 10,000 logs to do and each will need to have about 50 holes each. I don't think a hand auger...
  11. Thread: High Speed Drill

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    High Speed Drill

    I need to drilI sugar gum logs to inoculate with mushroom mycelium using a plug similar to a dowel.
    I need to do about 10,000 logs so will need to do it quickly (about 50 plugs per log).

    It has...
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    Sun coloured timber

    I am making a cabinet out of sugar gum. It has come on well but due to ill health I haven't been able to get back to it to complete it and put a finish on it.
    Sugar gum darkens when it gets to light...
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    Sealing new timber

    I have a project that involves the cutting of 350 x 700 mm lengths of timber, taking off the bark and drying the lengths. Getting the timber is no problem as I have a plantation but I can't find the...
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    Ian - you are right. My intention is to get the...

    Ian - you are right. My intention is to get the harness and also the training to use it properly.

    It is one that is used for picking and pruning in orchards so it will go to a height of about...
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    Thanks Ian - you are right. Pruning is done...

    Thanks Ian - you are right. Pruning is done mostly with a pair of loppers but there is another reason. These eucalypts have some double leaders which may have been caused by boron deficiency - frost...
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    Thanks everyone - your thoughts are very helpful....

    Thanks everyone - your thoughts are very helpful.
    I had throught of a seperate chainsaw but thought that it might be a bit clumsy in the cherrypicker - having to start it etc.

    I thought that...
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    One to think about!!

    I have just bought a second hand cherry picker (power ladder) to prune some forestry trees for future furniture timber (about 30ha), As you can gather I should end up with an endless supply of...
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    sliding table

    I have a super saw wiht the sliding table and yes I wouldn't be without it.
    It really makes the whole saw more useful.

    You have to weigh up how often you would use the jet attachment anyway.
    ...
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    my Extractor

    I have put mine outside the shed - with the lead coming into an internal power point. I have also bought one of those remotes that operate the power ($30+) and now I have axcess to the dust extractor...
  20. Thread: Chesnut

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    It isn't the horse chestnut as the fruit is...

    It isn't the horse chestnut as the fruit is eaten.

    Is there a market for it in Australia?

    Rob
  21. Thread: Chesnut

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    Chesnut

    Have a friend that is about to cut out some trees - 20 years old. Are they any good for woodwork - is there a market for them - what value?

    Rob
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    B & D Alligator Power Loppers

    Has anyone bought the new Black and Decker alligator Power loppers.
    Interested in how they work and what they are like.
    Rob
  23. Thread: Jet 10" Supersaw

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    Problem is over

    Had a call for Woodman yesterday. We discussed my problem and I tried the solution this mroning and it worked.
    Apparently this saw is different to the others in that you need to apply considerable...
  24. Thread: Jet 10" Supersaw

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    Supersaw problem

    Called the woodman group yesterday - was promised a return call as they were extremely busy on the phone - short staffed etc etc. Gave the mobile number and still haven't heard - or a message. Will...
  25. Thread: Jet 10" Supersaw

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    Jet 10" Supersaw

    Has anyone found a solution to the standard fence slipping?

    I have changed it once but it is still a problem. The handle doesn't seem to push down far enough and therefore doesn't seem to be...
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    90 Degree bend problem

    I have a drainage pipe coming out of my house at floor level - inspection 90 degree bend - and then it goes into the ground into the waste water mains.
    It has developed a leak on the bend - at first...
  27. Thread: Strawbale house

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    Would love the contact - pm me if you think it...

    Would love the contact - pm me if you think it would be better
  28. Thread: Strawbale house

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    Strawbale house

    Anyone built a strawbale house - paticularly in Vic?
    Rob
  29. Thread: Metal to Stone

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    Metal to Stone

    Any suggestions for the best glue to stick a metal plaque to a stone surface?
    I was thinking epoxy - am I on the right track?

    Rob
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    Thanks Pep - worked well Rob

    Thanks Pep - worked well
    Rob
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    Download

    Pep,
    Tried to download the first plan for a biscuit jig - it downloaded it when I clicked the item but it didn't allow me to review the plan.
    Have a recent reader etc so that shouldn't be a problem...
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    Belts for a drum sander

    Where do you get your drum sander belts?

    Have a drum sander that requires 3" X 90" belts.

    Problem is that when a board runs over the area that is joined to the drum of the sander for too long...
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    Poly Glue and Speed!!

    Started the glue-up of the top of my project - sugar gum if you remember. Did 2x 2 boards last night and joined these together tonight.

    Did a dry run - a bit tight but I thought it was OK.
    ...
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    Thanks everyone for your help - I will try on a...

    Thanks everyone for your help - I will try on a few scraps as suggested and see how I go.

    After all the good advice I think that I can work around it although the 10 minutes still worries me as I...
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    Thanks everyone for your help - I will try on a...

    Thanks everyone for your help - I will try on a few scraps as suggested and see how I go.

    After all the good advice I think that I can work around it although the 10 minutes still worries me as I...
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    What glue - polyuthrane?

    Spoke to Selleys today - they suggested Aquahere Durabond - a polyuthrane. Quick setting time - 10 minutes - but I can handle it by clamping 2 lots of two boards and then joining these together. This...
  37. Thread: What glue?

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    Would have only pulled them in about .5 - 1mm at...

    Would have only pulled them in about .5 - 1mm at the most - if at all
  38. Thread: What glue?

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    Thanks Smithy - the boards are 25 mm so should be...

    Thanks Smithy - the boards are 25 mm so should be thick enough.

    I left them glued up for a couple of days, sanded and finished them ready to fit but needed some more wood and being difficult to...
  39. Thread: What glue?

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    Thanks Lou - the movement was between 5 boards...

    Thanks Lou - the movement was between 5 boards glued up with biscuits. The length was 1metre - each board about 120 mm. The original jion was very tight - used about 5 biscuits. This time I will use...
  40. Thread: What glue?

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    What glue?

    Which glue would you use for Sugar Gum. It is a hard timber, heavier than redgum - with straighter grain - has a bit of oil - would you use urea formalheyde or Epoxy Resin or something else?
    I have...
  41. Thread: What glue?

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    What glue?

    Which glue would you use for Sugar Gum. It is a hard timber, heavier than redgum - with straighter grain - has a bit of oil - would you use urea formalheyde or Epoxy Resin or something else?
    I have...
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    Black Wattle

    I got 27 ha of Sugar Gum plantation - varying from 1 year to 4 years old in the North at the north at the moment.
    I have looked at black wattle briefly before but felt that the insect damage may...
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    One more question - is appears to be better to...

    One more question - is appears to be better to leave a gap between the actual metal roof material and the insulation as additional insulation factor and to ensure that there isn't heat transfer...
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    I tend to agree with Grunt. The foundations will...

    I tend to agree with Grunt. The foundations will help when the garage goes up anyway - it will need to have compacted foundations to ensure that slab doesn't crack. It is a task but as I have found...
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    Sorry to jump in on this one but I have been...

    Sorry to jump in on this one but I have been thinking of doing the same on the farm - it is a barn style shed - metal battons - any thoughts on how to attach the foam?
  46. Thread: Carbatec Bandsaw

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    Thanks for all your help - it will be a job that ...

    Thanks for all your help - it will be a job that I will do tomorrow - or will I now start on the back of the project that I am making now that I have some more sugargum. Start my new job on Monday...
  47. Thread: wood mills

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    Look for a 2nd hand mill you can tune up and...

    Look for a 2nd hand mill you can tune up and tinker with, it will be safer and it will cut wood

    Cheers

    Ian[/QUOTE]
    Saw a Lucas for sale in the Trading Post this week - have a look there -...
  48. Thread: Carbatec Bandsaw

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    Carbatec Bandsaw

    I have a Carbatec bandsaw that is about 6 years old. The blade tensioner is short so that to tighten the tension I am always knocking my hand against the housing. Does anyone know if there an...
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    I like my Jet. No problems other than the first...

    I like my Jet. No problems other than the first fence slipping slightly as the timber was pushed through the blade - causing about .5-1.5mm varience in size over a metre. It was replaced quickly but...
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    You are right with that - hope they keep out of...

    You are right with that - hope they keep out of that market.

    Not that I sell machinery but I like to see small businesses succeed - and big ones if they don't try and monopolize
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