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10th December 2023, 05:39 PM
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manual located at : Durden B1200 bandsaw...
manual located at : Durden B1200 bandsaw
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10th December 2023, 05:35 PM
Thread: Durden B1200 bandsaw
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thanks for the manual - just saved one of these...
thanks for the manual - just saved one of these from the scrappy -
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19th November 2023, 09:37 PM
Thread: Durden B1200 Bandsaw Manual
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thread resurrection - anyone able to assist with...
thread resurrection - anyone able to assist with a copy of said manual? - just rescued one of these
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9th November 2023, 09:57 AM
Thread: paving advice needed - WA
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UPDATE on this question
So I asked the question back in 2018, and did the job some time later. it's now a few years, and I can report that the paving has stood up quite well, and the heaviest thing on it has been the front...
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3rd June 2019, 02:16 PM
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found a small wood lathe - help ID'ing it?
G'Day,
I came across this small wood lathe (minus the bed) and was hoping someone may know more about it...
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2nd June 2019, 08:07 PM
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found a small wood lathe - help ID'ing it?
G'Day,
I came across this small wood lathe (minus the bed) and was hoping someone may know more about it...
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6th November 2018, 11:18 PM
Thread: paving advice needed - WA
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paving advice needed - WA
hi,
nearly every paving guide talks about putting compacted roadbase under the pavers as a sub base, then about 30mm of sand as bedding... but some don't specify the gravel/ roadbase layer -... -
4th November 2018, 08:23 PM
Thread: Hitachi Jig Saw
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I had a similar issue with my clunker - found the...
I had a similar issue with my clunker - found the cast clamp block had worn and the slot had deepened. I simply filed the back to effectivly reduce the depth of the slot so it gripped the blade shank...
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6th July 2018, 11:05 PM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
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27th April 2018, 10:22 PM
Thread: April/May 2018 - PRIZE DRAW # 123
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26th April 2018, 11:22 PM
Thread: RAS decision to be made - perth area
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RAS decision to be made - perth area
long story short, I've a DW110 RAS (radial Arm Saw) in Perth, - 2 brand new blades for the 10" capacity machine (single phase).
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23rd March 2018, 11:33 PM
Thread: Shed....finally
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Yes - I forgot about that trick when I made the...
Yes - I forgot about that trick when I made the comment - as long as you have something there when they pour, you should be OK. My shed build (no thread or photos yet) was slab down first, then build...
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23rd March 2018, 11:13 PM
Thread: Shed....finally
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Ericks2 I would suggest that you either paint...
Ericks2
I would suggest that you either paint the bottom of your wall sheets with bitumen paint, or glue in some dampcourse to keep the concrete away from the sheets - otherwise the alkalai... -
11th October 2017, 05:48 PM
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Thanks everyone for the advice. I spent some time...
Thanks everyone for the advice. I spent some time on th ephone this morning with Carbitool, and Carbatech and have blades on their way. interesting thing is that they both mentioned using "aluminium...
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10th October 2017, 08:30 PM
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I have confirmed that the spindle is 16mm - and...
I have confirmed that the spindle is 16mm - and the scanned copy of the manual for the saw confirms that. it's tooth count I'm not confident in - I tend to use the same balde in my circular saw time...
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10th October 2017, 06:13 PM
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blade reccomendations for DeWalt DW110 RAS?
G'Day,
I was recentyl gifted a mostly complete DW110 10" Radial Arm Saw. - it's now working, and all that's left for me to do is make one more handle (height adjustment) and fit a blade or 2.
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20th August 2017, 05:57 PM
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Thanks everyone for the help - it's looking as...
Thanks everyone for the help - it's looking as though yellowtongue screwed to the purlins/ girts will be the answer - except on the walls where a sub-frame is needed to reinstate a planar surface for...
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15th August 2017, 12:14 AM
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Midnight, certainly given me some things to...
Midnight,
certainly given me some things to think about - thank you.
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12th August 2017, 11:11 PM
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shed lining options - ply, particle board, subframes?
G'Day,
shed will be going up very shortly - and I'm trying to scope up shed lining.
my girts (roll form portal frame shed) are on 1200mm centres, so that's the largest vertical span required.
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20th March 2017, 08:34 AM
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Great work, I've only jumped on this thread last...
Great work, I've only jumped on this thread last night....
I've noticed that in at least 2 of your photos you have your angle grinder plugged into a partially uncoilied lead - the rest of the lead... -
5th October 2016, 06:11 PM
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NEW UPDATE - REVIEWThe 100 125 x 1mm cutoff wheels...
UPDATE - REVIEWThe 100 125 x 1mm cutoff wheels arrived last week - minimalist packaging, and everything OK.The wheels are comparable to the flexovit ultracuts I was using on the job just before - in...
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18th September 2016, 06:31 PM
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Honestly Dave, side or end wouldn't matter.. ...
Honestly Dave, side or end wouldn't matter..
what I do have is a 4m wide "gap" to store a metal working bench, AND a woodwork bench in, and their sizes would dictate if it's end lift, or side... -
18th September 2016, 04:22 PM
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movable work bench (using pallet jack) design sought
G'Day,
still hitting hurdles with my shed, so considered an alternative route - the issue being my workbench - I was planning for it to be fixed to the wall, but now I'm seriously considering a... -
10th September 2016, 05:23 PM
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NEW I came in based on a search for Swarts reviews. ...
I came in based on a search for Swarts reviews. I've jsut ordered 100 cut off wheels and will report back on how those fair compared to the flexovits and smith and arrows I've been using (mostly...
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19th June 2016, 08:16 PM
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1929 is the date - I'm going to contact the...
1929 is the date - I'm going to contact the firewood people to see if they know where the tree came from.
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19th June 2016, 06:13 PM
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sorry -lost the first posting when I wrote it -...
sorry -lost the first posting when I wrote it - the placque is 98mm in length total - 27mm in width through themiddle section.
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19th June 2016, 04:46 PM
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OT? Brass placque found inside a tree - WA
G'Day,
second time's a charm..
I was cutting some firewood and found this brass placque inside a karri block. I'm sure there's some lesson in here for safety, wood work, and metalwork... but for... -
31st March 2016, 09:40 AM
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I would look at sprinkler systems for sheds with...
I would look at sprinkler systems for sheds with the following context - what happens after the water has dumped?
Can your machines be cleaned up and recovered from the water damage?
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28th March 2016, 02:05 PM
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Thanks All!!!!! looks like some great experience...
Thanks All!!!!! looks like some great experience to draw from, and several good options to pursue. Thank you all.
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27th March 2016, 05:35 PM
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LED strip lighting over machines? any experience?
Folks,
I was looking at the lighting options for the shed and looked at the LED strips that are becoming more and more available.
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26th March 2016, 07:35 PM
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Some success today I found the adjuster and...
Some success today
I found the adjuster and stud hiding in the corner of the tool box under a small piece of rag - still no sign of the elusive lever cap though
I suspect the lever cap is in a... -
22nd March 2016, 12:26 PM
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I'd rather trim down a door for fit using a jack...
I'd rather trim down a door for fit using a jack plane than the block plane... that said, a power planer would be better again if tuned well.
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22nd March 2016, 12:04 PM
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Sean, Vann, I'd probably need to update my...
Sean, Vann,
I'd probably need to update my profile - I work in the pilbara still, but live (2 days per week) south of Perth.
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22nd March 2016, 09:09 AM
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Thanks Sean. I live in hope of finding the...
Thanks Sean.
I live in hope of finding the missing parts in the shed, but knowing what options I have will mean I can procure the missing parts whenever I want Murphy to present the missing parts... -
21st March 2016, 04:02 PM
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Turner 4 1/2 bench plane restoration - parts help wanted
G'Day,
On the weekend I started fixing up a Turner plane which I rescued many many years ago. It's the type with the red plastic handles - the date stamp under the rear handle is 1952.
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28th March 2015, 06:12 PM
Thread: APRIL - Draw number 119
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2nd January 2015, 04:47 PM
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shed tank stand footings questions - tie to shed slab?
G'Day,
hoping someone here knows how to work these questions out.....
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24th December 2014, 08:59 PM
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Have now - THANKS!!!!
Have now - THANKS!!!!
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23rd December 2014, 11:04 PM
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Crowie, ideally the dimensions of items #51,...
Crowie,
ideally the dimensions of items #51, and #11 if possible, - we will end up making most of what fits under the standard Mk3 table.
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22nd December 2014, 08:37 PM
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Thanks Crowie!!!!!!!! - we can make new ones...
Thanks Crowie!!!!!!!! - we can make new ones based on those images (and the magic 9mm length one article mentioned)
Does anyone have the dimensions of the router table fixture?
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22nd December 2014, 05:07 PM
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triton Mk3 information sought - missing part/s
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G'Day,
I am trying to help someone ressurect a Triton Mk3 combination machine. - There are some pieces missing which go through the hole marked.
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11th December 2014, 11:56 PM
Thread: December Draw PART II - No 118
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CLAIMED i'm in - Thanks so much for the chance
i'm in - Thanks so much for the chance
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30th October 2014, 10:55 PM
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Don't quote me on this, but I recall there was...
Don't quote me on this, but I recall there was one of the Dremel cutters which was close to 60 degrees (maybe 70 degrees), and fairly small (around 5mm at the widest) - obviously it's only HSS and...
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7th September 2014, 05:35 PM
Thread: Furnace build
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OK - Thanks for that - another thing learnt...
OK - Thanks for that - another thing learnt today!!!!!
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7th September 2014, 04:56 PM
Thread: Furnace build
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Ew, what's this about oil burners ruiing...
Ew,
what's this about oil burners ruiing hardface? - is this a Kaowool issue, or something about oil burners?
I'm running diesel/WMVO mix into 1" hardface (kiln shelving) and was unaware of any... -
6th September 2014, 12:27 AM
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REGISTRATION CLOSED I'm in
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23rd August 2014, 06:23 PM
Thread: Need help with electrical issue ...
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Cheap source of bottle fuses!!!!
The Mill I'm restoring/ rebuilding also uses similar bottle fuses.
$18+ each at most places, but RS sell them for less than $3 each (in the size I need)
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5th July 2014, 04:57 PM
Thread: SILVER STEEL ... where to buy
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Minitech in Brisbane - good prices and excellent...
Minitech in Brisbane - good prices and excellent service (walk in or mail order) - typically 300mm lengths, but will cut to suit for shorter or longer if you ask.
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20th June 2014, 11:39 PM
Thread: Spare 8" (200mm) 3-jaw chuck anyone?
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I might be interested - just asked the seller...
I might be interested - just asked the seller some information about the backing plate (if fitted) to see if it can be adjusted for my purposes.
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14th June 2014, 03:13 PM
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slab (as currently designed) is 450 x 450 at all...
slab (as currently designed) is 450 x 450 at all edges and beams, 150mm thick under 1200 strip along each side of the shed (where benches/big tools go) and 100mm thick through the remaining width of...