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    My 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee had a fuel pump issue...

    My 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee had a fuel pump issue and the repairer quoted about $1200 to remove the fuel tank and replace the pump. The pump was about $200 and the labour about $1000. Being of poor...
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    Try a Google search for Zeus or Dzus Fastners. I...

    Try a Google search for Zeus or Dzus Fastners. I think they are what you are after. There are many sizes and types available.
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    You can also avoid the sticky finish by adding...

    You can also avoid the sticky finish by adding wax in styrene to the polyester mix. The wax comes to the surface during the cure process and leaves a stick free finish. The ratio is about 10cc per...
  4. Thread: Triton routers

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    Here's the photo's of my TR12 with Router Raizer...

    Here's the photo's of my TR12 with Router Raizer and Incra plate fitted. When the Raizer is fitted you can leave the lift springs installed. Height adjustment is both above or below table.
    ...
  5. Thread: Triton routers

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    If you manage to get a hold of a TR12 and fit it...

    If you manage to get a hold of a TR12 and fit it with a Router Raizer, you will be able to do above table tool changes. You might need to heat and bend the spanners slightly but it works. Mine is...
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    At some point you are probably going to need a...

    At some point you are probably going to need a CAD drawing file so the machine code, usually gcode, can be created by a CAM software package. The CAM software is the one where you load the CAD...
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    I think it is 3/4" -12 UN steve

    I think it is 3/4" -12 UN

    steve
  8. Thread: ATO

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    A new payee appeared in my Westpac account today,...

    A new payee appeared in my Westpac account today, ATO. Looks like they are getting ready to pounce. Lucky for me there's usually not much in it to take.:D

    steve
  9. Thread: 30 mm Arbor

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    FYI you can get Freud Diablo 305mm x 30mm bore...

    FYI you can get Freud Diablo 305mm x 30mm bore blades from Bunnings. I use an 80 tooth thin kerf one on my TS. They come with 3 reducer bushes so it can be also be used on smaller arbors.I have heard...
  10. Thread: Camera slider

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    You can buy direct from that on-line store but...

    You can buy direct from that on-line store but it's in the USA. Freight shouldn't be too bad for 2m lengths and there's not much weight. I don't know if it's available in Oz, probably not.
    I haven't...
  11. Thread: Camera slider

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    You might want to checkout some v-slot extrusion...

    You might want to checkout some v-slot extrusion and v-bearing carriages. You could use GT2 timing belt, stepper motor and drive it with an arduino/ramps board. This type of system can provide fast...
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    Another CMS worth a look is Dot Net Nuke. There...

    Another CMS worth a look is Dot Net Nuke. There are hosting companies in Australia that do it like...
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    I think this is her. Karen McNamara...

    I think this is her. Karen McNamara
    http://www.liberal.org.au/member/karen-mcnamara
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    If you could ask my deceased grandfather as a...

    If you could ask my deceased grandfather as a french polisher and cabinet maker from the 1920's, he'd tell you "like glass". He specialised in pianos and pianolas and I've seen a lot of his work....
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    I watched an interesting 2 part series on the ABC...

    I watched an interesting 2 part series on the ABC Catalyst show. The doco is called "Gut Reaction". I think you might get some benefit from watch both parts. I have similar issues and will be taking...
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    +1 on the most likely suspect now being the speed...

    +1 on the most likely suspect now being the speed control. I'm not aware of an easy way to test these other than swap it out.

    Other things to check are the continuity of the power lead. Connect...
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    If you happen to take the armature out again it...

    If you happen to take the armature out again it would be a good idea to give the commutator a bit of an undercut also. I use an old hacksaw blade and sharpen it up to be slightly less then the width...
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    I have what looks to be an identical machine that...

    I have what looks to be an identical machine that I bought new in 1986. I think it cost around $350.00 back then. It's still going today and all original. I always intended to make a better better...
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    I bought one of these too about a year ago. Has...

    I bought one of these too about a year ago. Has worked well for me, no complaints for the price. It's really handy having the heat gun.
    Steve
  20. You're right, my mind slipped from epoxy into...

    You're right, my mind slipped from epoxy into polyester mode. Brain is getting old :~
  21. I've spent quite a bit of time in boatyards and...

    I've spent quite a bit of time in boatyards and seen this event many times. I saw a yacht burn to the ground on the hard after a big batch (4 litres) went bad. It has also happened to myself on the...
  22. Thread: Lacquer

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    Many years ago I used to use Wattyl A8 lacquer...

    Many years ago I used to use Wattyl A8 lacquer but it got hard to get. Maybe Stylwood is the replacement of that product. I just called my paint supplier and the Protec lacquer is no longer...
  23. Thread: Lacquer

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    Protec also make a product called Catalac that I...

    Protec also make a product called Catalac that I have used. I bought it from my local automotive paint supplier.

    www.protec.com.au
  24. Thread: Sciatica!

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    I have been through this myself. Like has been...

    I have been through this myself. Like has been said, go see your GP and get a referral to an orthopaedic specialist. My issue was the discs were squashed and putting pressure on the spinal cord...
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    The current issue for me is not browser related...

    The current issue for me is not browser related as far as I can see. From the Activity Stream I can't view any post with any browser. It just returns a blank page with no errors.
    Steve
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    I'd like to know the password too. Steve

    I'd like to know the password too.
    Steve
  27. Hi Stewart, Jinan CNC are generally well made...

    Hi Stewart,
    Jinan CNC are generally well made and should give you good service. Most issues I have read over on the zone are regarding the finishing off. All Chinese CNC's suffer this problem....
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    For me the secret is in the salt. Use a really...

    For me the secret is in the salt. Use a really coarse rock salt as this plays a major role in the result. I first give the pork a light rub of oil to help the rock salt stick then cook at 200 degrees...
  29. The last velvet lined box I made was done with...

    The last velvet lined box I made was done with thin ply and glued the lining to the ply. I used hot melt glue and it sticks really well to fabric. You could do it in one go if you make a cardboard...
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    You can't go wrong with Makita or Hitachi. My...

    You can't go wrong with Makita or Hitachi. My Hitachi TR12 has been in use for around 30 years and still runs like new. I think the newer version is the M12V2 and it has variable speed and soft...
  31. Thread: 4 Big Blokes.

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    QLD rego labels for vehicles up to 4.5t are due...

    QLD rego labels for vehicles up to 4.5t are due to be phased out by October 2104. They are already using the vehicle recognition system in QLD. I think the only labels remaining will be marine labels...
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    Hi Peter, I'm currently making another box from...

    Hi Peter,
    I'm currently making another box from Qld Maple and planned on doing a different timber for the lid. I dressed up some Blackwood and sat it all together and looked at it for a while and...
  33. Thread: Hi Everybody,

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    Hi Luke, welcome to the forum. It's good to see...

    Hi Luke, welcome to the forum. It's good to see another new member from this region. I'm sure you will find a wealth of info and experience here to draw on and from the sounds of things you might be...
  34. Thread: First table saw

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    +1 on the contractor/cabinet saw. Portable saws...

    +1 on the contractor/cabinet saw. Portable saws are great if you need to move them between job sites but they are generally not so good when it comes to accuracy and flexibility. I would be looking...
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    If you call some motor rewinders, most can make...

    If you call some motor rewinders, most can make carbon brushes to suit anything. They will need the old brush and maybe a depth measurement inside the brush holder to the armature.

    Steve
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    Great job and beautiful timber. Steve

    Great job and beautiful timber.

    Steve
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    I really like this idea. I'm wanting a Domino but...

    I really like this idea. I'm wanting a Domino but can't justify it's cost for occasional use. I'd imagine the accuracy will be dependant on how well you can make the parts. A CNC would definitely...
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    Hi malb, Thanks for your suggestions. I'm...

    Hi malb, Thanks for your suggestions. I'm awaiting a reply from the manufacturer and hopefully they will replace the bit. Unfortunately there are no longer any good saw doctors in my area that I know...
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    I saw a doco recently and they were using dry...

    I saw a doco recently and they were using dry nitrogen to fill the chip bags. Both to expel oxygen to keep them fresher and provide padding. If it wasn't nitrogen it was something like that. My...
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    Box Joint router bits

    Hi all, I bought the 6 piece set of Whiteside metric bits produced specifically for the Incra Jig. The 10 mm straight bit is actually measures 10.1 mm and the resultant joints are very loose. I need...
  41. Thread: James' Desk

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    Very nice and one lucky son. :2tsup: Steve

    Very nice and one lucky son. :2tsup:

    Steve
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    I should have qualified the moulded plugs as...

    I should have qualified the moulded plugs as being quality made ones. I agree there are some (mainly Chinese) that are not up to scratch from the factory.

    There have been many plug track systems...
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    No replacement plug top that I have ever seen is...

    No replacement plug top that I have ever seen is comparable in quality, safety or durability as an original moulded plug. They all eventually come loose and place all the stress of daily use directly...
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    I'm pretty sure they do it on purpose to get you...

    I'm pretty sure they do it on purpose to get you to buy two 8 way boards to get to use all 8 of them. This has annoyed me forever too. About 15 years ago I sat down and started sketching up some...
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    I was surprised myself how nice the Tassie Oak...

    I was surprised myself how nice the Tassie Oak came up. I think the box joints exposing the end grain give it enough pop to make it interesting. This is the first time I've used this timber and it is...
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    It almost feels like cheating using the Incra...

    It almost feels like cheating using the Incra positioner to make joints. It's just so simple and accurate anybody can do a perfect job. For yaers I did the old tap tap and clamp the fence routine and...
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    The velvet was purchased from Lincraft. I think...

    The velvet was purchased from Lincraft. I think they are located in most major centres or any craft/fabric shop will have it. It was about $7.00 for a metre. That will do 10 or more boxes I reckon....
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    Thanks for the comment. You're right about the...

    Thanks for the comment. You're right about the quality of hinges available. I searched all my local hardware stores and they were all just garbage. These were the best I could find and they were old...
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    My first box attempt

    I just finished giving my new Incra LS fence it's trial run on some box joints. This is the first box I've attempted in over 20 years so I was a tad rusty in technique. Overall I'm very happy with...
  50. Thread: Carbatec

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    IMHO there are many things Oz retailers can do to...

    IMHO there are many things Oz retailers can do to stem the tide of OS shopping. One of them being to carry reasonable stock levels. About 90% of the tools I want to buy are either not in stock or...
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