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Lathe is now sold thank you.

I don’t believe there is a guard - I’ll have a hunt around and see if I can locate one. If someone wants the saw they may have to fabricate one. If no interest I will pull apart and use the motor for...

I have an old home made table saw that I would like to offer for sale. I don’t know a whole lot about it other than my grandfather bought it from someone and used it, I got it after he passed but...

Yes mate still available- I will send a PM to organise a look.

Hi guys

I have my Vicmarc VL 850 UNO lathe for sale. I bought it a few years ago wanting to get into turning but I haven’t really taken to it and keep going back to metalwork instead. I bought...

Ive just recently received the woodfast model too. I have nothing to compare it too but it seems to run quiet and pulls a lot of air. I went for it due to the impeller size giving more hope of moving...

I should also add here that whilst I have been talking about metal dust my biggest issue really are other materials I grind -G10, micarta and wood. The metal isn’t too bad and if I am not satisfied...

Ok so I have bitten the bullet after a long time contemplating. I bought a wood fast DC5000 which turned up this week. First impressions are that it is BIG!

I have not done much yet, started to...

Yep very good points raised and valid concerns. I will have a system in place that I feel prevents any hot material getting caught up in the long pipe run and dc unit. As I get this setup I will post...

Thank you Rob - yep BobL given me some advice and I he read many of his posts on the forum which has been invaluable.

Another question - how do 200mm flex versus 150m DMV pipe compare in term of...

Thanks Bob

I was considering a small amount of water in the bottom to extinguish all sparks - any reason not to do this? I understand it is probably unnecessary but I’d feel better if it was there...

I’ve been reading and learning lots. The plan is to mount dc outside although this will have to wait for a few months. Initially the DC will be in the workshop and will be used by belt grinder and...

Hi BobL

Is there any thought needed for the inside of the drum - especially how far into the drum the inlet and outlet hoses extend?

Ian

Hey there everyone, I am hoping some of the experienced guys here may lend me some advice on the best way to go on setting up a suitable dust extraction system. I have read many of the posts...

Thanks, I’ve sent an email so let’s see how I go. If I can find one to fit I’ll post here to let people know.

I realize this is a pretty old post but wonder if anyone can shed some light on which model stabilizer from Carter fits the BP-355 saw please?

I was wondering if anyone has bought a BP 360 from Hare and Forbes and if so could give some thoughts on how they have found it?

Wow, bad luck and as you say not what you expect from a more expensive machine. Unfortunately it doesn't sound like the distributor is covering themselves in glory either.

Keep us updated please...

I am in a similar situation and trying get to somewhere that actually has these saws in a showroom is almost impossible. Delivery charges to regional areas are a killer too. Price of the machine are...

Nice to hear your positive experience.



Interesting - I had not considered a foot bake at all, so thank you for bringing it up.



Thank you fubar -another positive for the 14/twelve.

Thanks - I guess the 14/Twelve is the bottom of the Launa range so it is likely to be the Chinese version?

Hi everyone

I am looking to purchase my first bandsaw. I started looking at 10 inch models as they are relatively cheap but after reading lots over the past couple of months and thinking through...

Before I managed to find the elusive good second hand lathe that everyone suggests beginners wait out for my research had lead me to the woodfast m305 lathe - might be worth looking at?

Thank you very much for taking the time to post some valuable thoughts guys, I really appreciate it!

Guys, woodfast bandsaws don't seem to get a lot of attention here but in my search for a bandsaw with around 300mm cut height a min 2hp motor the MBS 400 seems to tick a lot of boxes. I was wondering...

It looks a very interesting saw Dave, surely someone has had a look at one in the flesh and give us some thoughts?

Thanks heaps Mick - I think the kids will just have to get used to the corners as I think square will go together better and will look better.
And your right it would be a bit taller than I stated....

Hi everyone

I am after some advise on building a swing set - think more of a council park swing than a light weight one from a department store. I have tried to search this but haven't found...

Thanks Grahame

The weld looks pretty good but the slag isn't all that easily removed. It still needs a chipping hammer and then the wire brush. The other rods are giving me a pretty nice shell of...

Just wondering if anyone out there might have a view to help my query?

Yeah that is the kind of amps I am running these 2.5mm rods at. I just don't understand what is going on when the BOC ones are giving the hard slag but not the WIA ones.

I have bought a BOC 130 arc welder and have been using it to build a few bits and pieces. My welds are ok - not going to win any competitions but I am fairly happy with them. The largest project has...

Thanks heaps guys. Lots of really helpful info and comments.

No I hadn't seen the Miller calculator and admit I have no real idea about the different kind of rods available and what properties...

Guys

I have tried various searches but am getting quite confused on the subject of what amperage in stick welders corresponds to what thickness of mild steel they are suitable for?

I...

Great feeback guys - thanks to all!

Is there a preference for mig or arc with gal coated mild steel? In continuing to try and identify the best welder for my needs I am trying to see if I am better with an inverter stick or a mig or a...

A bit of time has passed now - how are you guys finding your cigweld 175i units?

Two-up, not sure which make you are refereing to? Do you mean a lincoln 180c mig welder?

Sorry if I have missed the obvious.

Treo looks interesting but I couldn't find much about the barand/quality etc so if anyone has some input that would be great.

Also a local tools supplies shop reccomended a Weldmaster Mig 182P -...

Great - have you been using both mig and stick functions? If mig gas or gasless?


Have you had to buy any accessories or extras that didn't come with the unit?

After some useful feedback from some members here I think a combo welder (inverter arc and mig) is what will suit my needs best.

So in my searches for combo units in the approx $1000 range I have...

I guess that is the other option. Buy two machines say a Lincoln 180c for $900 and a small inverter for around $300.

Any comments if that is a better setup compared to a 3in1 like the Cigweld...

Thanks Justin

Just seems to me that there has to be a trade of on these combo machines. For around the same price (about a grand) you can have a brand name mig or a brand name combo. If the mig...

Thanks Fuzzie - I had seen thise.

I found a site that sells the wire cages in a kit form in Australia but I was thinking I would just buy mesh and do it myself for less.

I saw once on a TV...

Thanks for the comments guys. Yeah I'd be surprised if I was welding stuff much over 5mm but could well be down at the 1mm stuff as well hence my thoughts on a mig. The combo units do seem like a...

I have been thinking about making some gabions (mesh wire with rocks in it) as features in a new garden or even as part of my entrance onto our block. We have a lot of rocks and whilst they would...

Hi Everyone

I have been long time browser of woodwork forums but have only just joined. For years we have been moving around and renting so lots of ideas for toys and sheds etc have been on hold...