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    I bought the last two from here and I note the...

    I bought the last two from here and I note the price has gone up since I did. I could send you a small piece of the magnetic tape if that helps.

    7-Bit LCD Display LP02 Digital Radout Dro Magnetic...
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    I will give you the real cost of supplying and...

    I will give you the real cost of supplying and fitting a new BYD vehicle battery in a few days. Do you take into account the depreciation of the car due to less re-charge cycles available. Master...
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    I ordered two at the same time as Shane and got...

    I ordered two at the same time as Shane and got them today with a bonus of two read tapes of 1 & 2 metres in each box, $87 for the pair. I have an Incra fence system on each side of my Mitre saw so I...
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    For those enthusiastic to use cars (Hi Brett) as...

    For those enthusiastic to use cars (Hi Brett) as a stored energy source overnight there is one small problem, car batteries are rated for x number of charging cycles so using a BEV for storage every...
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    Just a tip for anyone doing this, if the display...

    Just a tip for anyone doing this, if the display shows the measurement getting larger instead of smaller flip the read head on its short axis and it will reverse the measurement. The instructions say...
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    Shane, the 1 metre cord is the data cord between...

    Shane, the 1 metre cord is the data cord between the read head and the digital display, the magnetic read tape is what is specified when ordering and that can be cut if it is too long. I made a...
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    Mark, this is the link for a DRO with a short...

    Mark, this is the link for a DRO with a short cord of one meter 7-Bit LCD Display LP02 Digital Radout Dro Magnetic Scales/Sensor Set/Kit for Milling Grinding Stone Wood Cutting Machines - AliExpress...
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    Albert, I have the software and screen to do that...

    Albert, I have the software and screen to do that but for my limited use I won't bother. Automating the rip fence would not cost much either, I reckon $500 would see it done.
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    DRO's on Hammer K3

    Shown is the DRO's installed on my K3. I have wanted to do this since I bought the saw but the cost of the DRO's was simply off the planet until recently when some genius in China started to sell...
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    We don't tend to think out of the box but it has...

    We don't tend to think out of the box but it has just occurred to me that a CNC could cut pieces to build the body and nothing has to be folded and the accuracy of the cut parts would be very good....
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    An interesting area that could be played with but...

    An interesting area that could be played with but how about making a round cyclone in the fashion of wooden barrels which would be round without the angles. I rarely visit the forum these days as my...
  12. Thread: Videos

    by Chris Parks
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    N.S.W. Videos

    Video....Mastering Your Bandsaw by mark Duginski $25 Woodworking videos reviews: Mastering Your Bandsaw With Mark Duginski

    Fine Woodworking Archive DVD issues 1 to 201. This most probably...
  13. A Proper Studt of Sharpness With All the Data

    This is fascinating and totally over the top


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqkzQfpn3-E&ab_channel=ChronovaEngineering
  14. Thread: Stones

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    If you had read the stuff that comes up so often...

    If you had read the stuff that comes up so often in the forum you would be better informed so I doubt you even tried to read it.
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    You should continue to sharpen tools using your...

    You should continue to sharpen tools using your current method and never let anyone convince you otherwise. Why even ask the question?
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    If the shipment is being done LCL in a container...

    If the shipment is being done LCL in a container the quoted freight figure will go up due to customs and port charges and I suspect you will need an agent to handle all that stuff. I used an agent...
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    David, how do you handle and apply the diamond...

    David, how do you handle and apply the diamond dust so it stays contained? I was warned years ago not to use it around any machinery due to the dust being so abrasive.
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    I can't put a value on it and I can't PM you...

    I can't put a value on it and I can't PM you within the forum due to you not reaching 10 posts. If wish to call Illawarra Woodworking School 0438510145 and speak to Stuart Montague he will help you...
  19. One thing I would be wary of is the recipient...

    One thing I would be wary of is the recipient selling them for personal gain. I too have given this concept some thought and every time I come back to how can I prevent the tools being sold for...
  20. An interesting discussion. I have a level I used...

    An interesting discussion. I have a level I used to build my two story workshop in the late 1970's, the head sits on a single pin on top of a tripod and works on a split view principle. A vertical...
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    As Warb says you need to check the rates quoted,...

    As Warb says you need to check the rates quoted, just because the daily exchange rate quoted on the market is .65cAUD against 1.00USD doesn't mean you will get that. PP used to do large amounts and...
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    I used to do it commercially and never had a...

    I used to do it commercially and never had a problem. I learned the hard way that one number wrong can lead to quite a long period to get the money back from a transfer gone wrong. The bank I was...
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    If I am setting up a new international money...

    If I am setting up a new international money transfer I confirm the details by sending the minimum amount on the first transaction.
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    As does the cult that has formed within Tesla...

    As does the cult that has formed within Tesla owners groups. They always criticise every other brand without exception and will never see the brand of Tesla or the vehicles they produce having any...
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    That has nothing to do with electric vehicles, I...

    That has nothing to do with electric vehicles, I am relating some issues BEV's are experiencing. As for OTA's we all know the history and any Tesla owner will gladly trot out all the positive stuff...
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    Shane, have a look on thingiverse and see is...

    Shane, have a look on thingiverse and see is someone has already done one. Depending on the size I might be able to do it.

    Thingiverse - Digital Designs for Physical Objects
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    Not using the brakes has caused some major issues...

    Not using the brakes has caused some major issues due to corrosion etc on the rotors. I saw one Volvo where the pad was literally ripped out of the calliper because the brakes had not been used often...
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    I use a similar method to Doug to bank the...

    I use a similar method to Doug to bank the surplus from our panels instead of exporting it and it seems to work. During the day I run the heating (heat pumps) no matter what the day temperature is...
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    Yep, what he said. Why would I want to spend...

    Yep, what he said. Why would I want to spend money so the electricity grid can sell it back to me at stupid prices. What I think should happen and I know this is dreamland stuff is that there should...
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    Here is some data to show why batteries will not...

    Here is some data to show why batteries will not be charged from my 7.5kw system during two less than ideal days during winter. This same system outputs between 42kw & 45kw on a good summer day. I...
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    Batteries present a bit of a conundrum for those...

    Batteries present a bit of a conundrum for those of us who have a limited time in their home because of age and won't see the investment in batteries pay off and they are the people who really need...
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    You can use any motor as long as you are prepared...

    You can use any motor as long as you are prepared to make the mounting plate, can get a taper lock to suit and it is capable of running the impeller at full speed. If a taper lock can't be found I...
  33. Thread: Resaw help

    by Chris Parks
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    Shane, give me a call, you can borrow my 2mm kerf...

    Shane, give me a call, you can borrow my 2mm kerf blade or do it here on either the TS or BS.
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    Try this site, I bought all the stuff for my...

    Try this site, I bought all the stuff for my router table from them with no issues.

    Home - T-slot Aluminium | Modular Components & Automation
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    Norway have the economies of scale to introduce...

    Norway have the economies of scale to introduce recycling but until counties reach a similar level level of BEV use other ways are most probably the best approach such as re-use of batteries not good...
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    You helped!

    You helped!
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    Unfortunately you can't even make that assumption...

    Unfortunately you can't even make that assumption as there are many reasons warranty is denied and it happens every day. Owners are sometimes their own worst enemy always threatening to take legal...
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    Call me sceptical but I think there may be more...

    Call me sceptical but I think there may be more to the story than has been told here. A set of go jacks and a rope would have it somewhere else in short order and any flat top driver does this stuff...
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    What make of car is it?

    What make of car is it?
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    I doubt we will see many if any independent...

    I doubt we will see many if any independent service centres for electric cars due to the poor return on investment, basically no servicing or very little maybe once a year does not make for a strong...
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    BYD in this country is a shambles because the...

    BYD in this country is a shambles because the genius who is the distributor brought the cars in without setting up any sales, distribution, spare parts, service centres etc. MyCar refuses to do any...
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    Israel and Nissan tried that many years ago and I...

    Israel and Nissan tried that many years ago and I believe it bombed. Someone else had a go in Israel as well.

    Better Place: what went wrong for the electric car startup? | Electric, hybrid and...
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    Government policy is and was the greatest hurdle...

    Government policy is and was the greatest hurdle to BEV take up in Oz. Europe took the view and set a date for ICE sales to stop and the individual governments working within that framework began to...
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    The Nissan Leaf is a bit of an oddity amongst...

    The Nissan Leaf is a bit of an oddity amongst BEV's due to the batteries not being actively cooled by coolant and solely relying on air cooling and passive cooling is not good for battery longevity....
  45. I bought a CMT 25mm set and had it bored out and...

    I bought a CMT 25mm set and had it bored out and because the cut then looked like a ploughed field I got a saw blade sharpener to assemble the whole stack, grind the assembly diameter and after...
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    For production use as Rob does it will save a lot...

    For production use as Rob does it will save a lot of time as well as frustration, not everyone does a change of paper once a week, some do it multiple times a day as part of their job.
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    Thanks for the offer but it has been taken care of, I should have closed this thread but I had forgotten all about it.
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    I don't know if a customs agent has to get...

    I don't know if a customs agent has to get involved but if that happens you will be amazed at the list of fees. The first units I brought in came air freight via UPS, I can't remember any details...
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    Now you understand why Clearvue Oz is not a...

    Now you understand why Clearvue Oz is not a viable business longer. The only way to save on freight is to have enough units to do a LCL deal which I used to do. The $1800 will not include costs this...
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    I am surprised at that cost as I had my feet...

    I am surprised at that cost as I had my feet scanned and a custom set of orthotics made for roughly that amount and they definitely work for my ankle problems. In the end all my ankle and feet...
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