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27th September 2011, 09:46 PM
Thread: Rebore Tablesaw blade ?
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Blade Rebore
I had a Dado Set opened up from 5/8 to 3/4 by a Saw Doctor in Seven Hills, Powers Rd.
forgotten the name. What they did was bore the hole and then sharpen the blades about the new hole to make the... -
14th October 2010, 03:14 AM
Thread: Cutting through HSS steel?
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Cutting a High Speed Tap
Grinding is best. Try not to over heat or you will loose the hardness
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4th October 2010, 09:12 AM
Thread: router fence
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Shimming the outbound fence.
Hi
I have seen suggestions to use laminex or other similar material. I think it iis only about a mm but that is possibly good for less tearout.
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4th October 2010, 08:10 AM
Thread: More Lathe Time - The Countdown!
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Woods
Thanks for the suggestions Wheelin and Sawdust Maker.
Not sure about bringing wood home because of the grief with "Customs".
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3rd October 2010, 02:57 AM
Thread: More Lathe Time - The Countdown!
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Retirement
I am in a simiar boat.
I am in India working on the Commonwealth Games Broadcast. It is my last gig. I meet SWMBO on the way home and have 2 weeks in Malasia on holiday, then I move from Sydney... -
12th October 2009, 11:03 PM
Thread: GMC Lawn Edger Blades
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Thanks Guys, I have emailed GPT and failing...
Thanks Guys,
I have emailed GPT and failing that I will try a Mower Shop
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10th October 2009, 10:15 PM
Thread: GMC Lawn Edger Blades
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GMC Lawn Edger Blades
Hi Everyone,
Does anyone know where to get blades for the GMC Edger.
My Blades gettig very small and is not really doing it's job.
I thought of trying to find another blade but rhe funny shaped... -
18th June 2009, 12:01 AM
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Hi TS, Well I'm back from OS was a great...
Hi TS,
Well I'm back from OS was a great holiday pity I was retrenched a week be for we left. Had a great time anyway.
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12th March 2009, 01:44 PM
Thread: Planer and Jointer Knives angle
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Sharpening angle
Les,
You should copy the angle of the original blades as the manufacturer should have some Idea of what is required.
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13th February 2009, 01:34 PM
Thread: cnc router cost
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MDF Router
I have built an MDF Router. I used the Jgro plans from the CNCzone. with a lot of scrounging it cost me $300 I was given some Steppers and had most of the MDF.
I built the stepper controllers and... -
5th February 2009, 08:39 AM
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Plane Blades
Hi all,
I would like to stay with 3.5 and 3 Blades, as I have 3 Planes and believe the thicker Blade will be more stable.
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15th January 2009, 12:35 PM
Thread: CNC conversion
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Hi Danny There are some very knowledgeable...
Hi Danny
There are some very knowledgeable people that hang-out in the CNC Machines forum under general woodwotrking in these forums. They have converted mills of different kinds and or built CNC... -
14th January 2009, 01:52 PM
Thread: Hey What's Happened to Norm.
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Hey What's Happened to Norm.
Hi all,
Does any one know what the How to Channel are doing on going with Norm.
I Know that they are repeating all the episodes at Midnight but it seems they are nit showing any new ones at... -
8th January 2009, 01:06 PM
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Plane Blade Bevel
Thumbsucker
no bevel on my plane blades,
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8th January 2009, 09:26 AM
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Primary Bevel
Hello All and Happy New Year.
Could I please seek some clarification on this option.
As I understand it the primary bevel is the angle that we grind the end of the blade for the cutting edge.... -
17th December 2008, 10:20 AM
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Chisel Order
Sorry folks.
I too am unable to find the considerable warewithall to obtain the chisel set as the are now double the percieved price.
I know how good they will turnout but finances are tight.
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5th December 2008, 08:39 AM
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7 Chisels with 2 Bevels
Helmut
I too like this Idea and am most happy with it.
Thanks for all the effort.
Cheers -
25th November 2008, 12:31 PM
Thread: Kincrome Tap and Die set any good?
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Pete Try Graham McDonald Services 1/127...
Pete
Try Graham McDonald Services
1/127 Magowar Rd
Girraween
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14th November 2008, 01:03 PM
Thread: Corian Offcuts
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Hi Albert, I too would like a couple of pieces...
Hi Albert,
I too would like a couple of pieces of Corian again up to A4 even half that would be OK
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11th November 2008, 01:36 PM
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Chisels
Hi people.
Just clarifying the discussion on chisels two Thicknesses seem to be being mentioned 2.5 mm an 3,5mm. the stanley plane blades are from my understanding 2.5mm. Am I correct? if I am... -
7th November 2008, 09:17 AM
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My Plane Blade Order
Hi TS
I have checked my order and could you change my 2 1/4 " blade to a 2 3/8" please.
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6th November 2008, 12:54 PM
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More Plane Irons
Hi All and especially TS.
I know it's late in the order but I would like some replacement blades for my planes.
I understand that there may not be enough orders for the second sheet but if... -
3rd October 2008, 02:20 PM
Thread: 4 jaw chuck recommendations
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Geoff If the bore was 3/4 it Wouldnt screw on to...
Geoff
If the bore was 3/4 it Wouldnt screw on to a 3/4 spindle it would just fly off.
3/4 16 it seems is a unf Thread.
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3rd October 2008, 01:33 PM
Thread: 4 jaw chuck recommendations
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Geoff, Those chucks are similar to those sold as...
Geoff,
Those chucks are similar to those sold as accessories to the GMC Wood Lathes I think they have a 3/4 16 TPI Thread.
Cheers -
1st October 2008, 01:59 PM
Thread: A little knowhow please?
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Hi. I made A milling attachment for my Lathe...
Hi.
I made A milling attachment for my Lathe from Plans, I think out of Practical Science about 1957. I only did it this year and am about to use it in the next few days making a carriage stop... -
24th September 2008, 02:52 PM
Thread: Tool Break-off in the metal hole
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Tap Extractors
I was in Graham McDonald Services in Girraween yesterday and they had Extractors for broken taps.
Might be worth a ring.
Cheers -
12th September 2008, 02:56 PM
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Cheaper Dado Blades
Hi Jerry
I bought a cheaper 5/8 blade. happened to be Freud I think. Northwood Tools have a set also that comes highly recommended on the forums. I then had a saw Doctor ( Chapman Saws Sydney)... -
10th September 2008, 02:56 PM
Thread: QCTP's, are they really worth getting?
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Hi Geoff I have just fitted A BXA from CDCO and...
Hi Geoff
I have just fitted A BXA from CDCO and know how to fit it to my lathe and from looking at your bits your mounting will be totally different. See this thread post no 6 for my setup
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3rd September 2008, 01:58 PM
Thread: Source Metal Offcuts
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Pete EDCON STEEL Unit 4A, 9-13 Winbourne...
Pete
EDCON STEEL
Unit 4A, 9-13 Winbourne Rd
Brookvale NSW 2100
AUSTRALIA
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27th August 2008, 09:51 AM
Thread: Qctp - al320g
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I used CDCO and that is correct about the...
I used CDCO and that is correct about the shipping. I got the QCTP, a live centre some centre bits and a set of indexable 1/2" lathe tools with spare tc tips.
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27th August 2008, 09:42 AM
Thread: Bailey No 4 1/2
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Thanks all for your kind comments and the greenie...
Thanks all for your kind comments and the greenie
A couple of extra observations.
I had no trouble with the drilling. I used a forsner (really sawtooth) for the larger part of the hole.
The... -
26th August 2008, 01:55 PM
Thread: Bailey No 4 1/2
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Bailey No 4 1/2
Hi all.
I thought I would share a little project with you.
I had a find at the Blacktown drive-in markets, a No 41/2 Bailey plane with no woodwork for $20.
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26th August 2008, 01:42 PM
Thread: Qctp - al320g
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Qctp
I have taken some pics of my QCTP to show how I fitted it to my AL330 Lathe.
The machined holding stud.
A shot of the compound slide toolpost T-slot.
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18th August 2008, 04:38 PM
Thread: Qctp - al320g
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QTP Fitting
Hi
I fitted a Quick change Tool Post to may AL330 Lathe.
When I removed my existing tool holder it was held in place by a large T-slot.
The new toolpost came with bolt with a 1/2" thick say... -
22nd July 2008, 01:51 PM
Thread: Looking for bitumen roofing
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Asphalt Shingles
Bob
Try here
http://www.shingle.com.au/features.html
Cheers -
16th July 2008, 02:52 PM
Thread: Durden Pacemaker
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Table saw fence
Hi Clive,
Here is a fence that has been copied by a few on the forums including me.
I have been using it for a couple of years and it worls well
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9th July 2008, 01:39 PM
Thread: Hercus Quick change blocks
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More on Quick Change Toolposts.
Hi,
I believe my AL330 uses the next size up and it has a 5/8 parting blade holder. All the accessories are slightly larger as the tool post is larger.
Cheers -
7th July 2008, 02:18 PM
Thread: 2" G clamps
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G-Clamps.
Bunnens about $5.00
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Thanks
Peter,
A very generous offer. I like the others am on the other side of Sydney.
I was only scrounging last night for some ply for draw bottoms. I cut the strengtheners which were full of nails... -
26th June 2008, 02:32 PM
Thread: Grinding lathe tools
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How To Use A Lathe
Hi People,
Look what I found
http://www.americanmachinetools.com/how_to_use_a_lathe.htm
It looks good
Cheers -
17th June 2008, 03:14 PM
Thread: Lathe owners Quick Change Tool Post Sets
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Quick Change Tool posts.
Hi People,
I just received two Quick Change toolposts one for a Myford and a larger one for my A330, a 2Mt live centre, a 3MT live centre, five indexable carbide turning tools, an additional 5... -
22nd May 2008, 01:32 PM
Thread: Mitre Hacksaw
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Angle grinder Do Hicky
Jeremy,
Aldi from this morning have an Angle Grinder Stand for the princely sum of 14.99. other Items are the angle grinder and sets of blades all very cheaply priced
Cheers -
19th May 2008, 10:27 AM
Thread: Motorbike fuel tank repairer
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Repairer
Wheelin,
Sorry Are you saying you do these repairs or were you just interested.
My mate does not know I have asked the question. He just asked if I knew anyone. If you can do the job I will put... -
16th May 2008, 02:35 PM
Thread: Motorbike fuel tank repairer
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Bike Tank Repair
Thanks Wheelin & Mal apparently he used to know a few who dis this sort of work but has lost touch. He is a really capable metal worker but recons metal that thin should be left to those who...
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15th May 2008, 04:02 PM
Thread: Motorbike fuel tank repairer
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Motorbike fuel tank repairer
Hi People,
A friend has struck a brickwall so to speak.
He has a grand prix something with an aluminum tank that has been damaged in a stack. He can buy a fibreglass tank but wants to keep it... -
Actual Bit Diameter
Hi Crocky
Lithopanes look good and so does yours.
Was the actual Vbit .78 of a mm in diameter or was that just the number used.
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30th April 2008, 01:45 PM
Thread: Collets for a Lathe
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Thanks Drummond Great help to me also ...
Thanks
Drummond
Great help to me also
Cheers -
29th April 2008, 12:55 PM
Thread: Collets for a Lathe
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Nose Adapter
Hi Finlay,
Welcome
I for one would be interested in at least checking out such an adapter to see just what was involved
Thanks -
28th April 2008, 02:18 PM
Thread: Collets for a Lathe
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Thanks everybody
I have been away fo a week or so and have learned much from the replys.
Just to expand on the knowledge in the thread I will add my 20cents worth. The 5C adapter can be acquired with a range of... -
28th April 2008, 01:57 PM
Thread: Finding the centre of a rod
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Finding Centre of a round squareor hex bar
I have a centre finder but a more accurate method for me is as follows.
Use a small piece of scrap say 50x50x50 mm hardwood drill a hole not all the way through that is a snug fit on the material...