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22nd February 2017, 10:47 PM
Thread: Looking for Stumps
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Looking for Stumps
G'day guys, Anyone have any idea where i can get my hands on a couple of logs.
I need to get my Anvil and post vice up off the ground.
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27th September 2016, 08:37 PM
Thread: Blue Gum wanted
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Blue Gum wanted
G'day guys, anyone have an idea where i could get 90x90mm blue gum (or a similar density) from. I need to try and get 4Lms that will be cut into 250mm long chunks.
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13th September 2016, 08:13 AM
Thread: Commercially available routers???
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What about ones of these? Heavy Mill | 3DTek...
What about ones of these?
Heavy Mill | 3DTek
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25th January 2016, 07:12 PM
Thread: Timber cutting service
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Have you tried your local men's shed?(if you have...
Have you tried your local men's shed?(if you have on locally)
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27th August 2015, 06:32 PM
Thread: Removing air from cans of finish
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http://www.amcsupplies.com.au/index.php?main_page=...
http://www.amcsupplies.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5982
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27th August 2015, 06:30 PM
Thread: Removing air from cans of finish
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You can pick up dry air blanket from barnes. It...
You can pick up dry air blanket from barnes. It is an aerosol purging gas. Used it for years on resins and polyurethane with success.
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28th July 2015, 07:34 PM
Thread: Drill bit holder
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My ryobi drill and impact had a magnetic tray...
My ryobi drill and impact had a magnetic tray above the battery for screws/driverbits
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20th July 2015, 09:11 AM
Thread: Metal lathe for children
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http://m.ebay.com/itm/281661330515 Something...
http://m.ebay.com/itm/281661330515
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18th July 2015, 11:42 AM
Thread: Removing wrist pins
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They are two different sets, i was told they are...
They are two different sets, i was told they are from a holden V8 but thats about the limits of my knowledge on them.
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17th July 2015, 07:51 PM
Thread: Removing wrist pins
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Update: i managed to get the wrist pins out,...
Update: i managed to get the wrist pins out, sadly no easy way to do it, i bought a 6 tonne press.
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19th June 2015, 07:54 PM
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We bought the same bottle and reg from bunnings...
We bought the same bottle and reg from bunnings (trade flame) at work, first one did not work so we returned it, second one had the same problem.
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8th June 2015, 12:39 PM
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There is a guy on gumtree selling slabs in...
There is a guy on gumtree selling slabs in Panania.
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7th May 2015, 07:57 PM
Thread: Auction label removal
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All the citrus based cleaners are the same...
All the citrus based cleaners are the same solvent.
D-limolene. You can get it from some hardware stores as d-limolene and some sell it as citrus terpine (used for thinning tung oil) it is the... -
7th May 2015, 07:53 PM
Thread: Piston lamp
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Piston lamp
A small "look what i made" picture. I turned a piston from a V8 holden into a downlight. I do try to sell these also.
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4th May 2015, 08:05 PM
Thread: clear resin
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Barnes will have both polyester and urethane...
Barnes will have both polyester and urethane clear resins.
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20th April 2015, 08:06 PM
Thread: Machine for small work
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http://www.proxxonworld.com.au/product/disc_sander...
http://www.proxxonworld.com.au/product/disc_sander_tg_125_e_220-240
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20th April 2015, 08:03 PM
Thread: Machine for small work
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Check out proxxon tools, they might have what you...
Check out proxxon tools, they might have what you are looking for.
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2nd December 2014, 07:25 PM
Thread: Shapeoko or similar cnc
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If you go to 3Dtek, take some video, i'm looking...
If you go to 3Dtek, take some video, i'm looking at getting the shapeoko 2 with all the upgrades.
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26th November 2014, 12:19 AM
Thread: Friction burn
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Ouch, First time ever using a lathe i did the...
Ouch,
First time ever using a lathe i did the exact same thing, i had to hit the power switch and try to reach the spanner for the toolrest.
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13th November 2014, 07:41 PM
Thread: Removing wrist pins
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Removing wrist pins
I recently acquired 16 pistons with connecting rods. Is there an easy way to remove the wrist pin or do i need to take it to a machine shop. From what i understand, the pins are pressed into the...
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31st October 2014, 12:01 AM
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Depending on what type of plastic it is will vary...
Depending on what type of plastic it is will vary the type of glue.
I would try using dichloromethane. You can pick up small bottles of it from most hobby shops. It is sold as a solvent glue for... -
29th October 2014, 07:07 PM
Thread: thicknesser lube
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We use cheap candles
We use cheap candles
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27th October 2014, 07:53 PM
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The two tricks I've learnt are heat gun/blowtorch...
The two tricks I've learnt are heat gun/blowtorch to warm up and thin the epoxy.
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5th September 2014, 08:09 PM
Thread: timber needed
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Check out your local gumtree or similar. People...
Check out your local gumtree or similar. People are usually offering old timber fences up for free. I got one and there is lots of useable wood.
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5th September 2014, 08:05 PM
Thread: Cocobolo pen and letter opener
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I can see where you're coming from in regards to...
I can see where you're coming from in regards to holding the pens, but I like the honest look of it. I am not a fine woodworker nor do I sell many pens, I am a teen props maker and most of the time...
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5th September 2014, 09:23 AM
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REGISTRATION CLOSED I'm in
I'm in
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2nd September 2014, 01:29 PM
Thread: Cocobolo pen and letter opener
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Thank you! Might have make a trip out to Windsor....
Thank you! Might have make a trip out to Windsor. :D
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1st September 2014, 07:43 PM
Thread: Cocobolo pen and letter opener
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Cocobolo pen and letter opener
A cocobolo seira and dagger I made over the weekend.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/01/8c26b8bd24acd3dbb62c683305e8b007.jpg
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29th August 2014, 08:37 PM
Thread: Wood/ply
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Make sure it is a good quality ply, last thing...
Make sure it is a good quality ply, last thing you want is voids visible.
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28th August 2014, 08:08 PM
Thread: MINI
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Is it just a shorter tube, or a different kit?
Is it just a shorter tube, or a different kit?
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13th August 2014, 08:46 PM
Thread: Vice info
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My high school had 19mm ply on all the vices and...
My high school had 19mm ply on all the vices and so do the ones at most prop making workshops I've worked at.
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8th August 2014, 08:27 PM
Thread: what clear coat for rusty metal
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I use a mixture of turps, penetrol, linseed oil...
I use a mixture of turps, penetrol, linseed oil and a bit of bees wax. I've used this on many rusty furniture items. You just paint it on and let it dry. A couple days later buff off any oiliness...
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6th August 2014, 08:46 PM
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I've always used toothpaste on my leather strop...
I've always used toothpaste on my leather strop for taking the burr off knives and getting a sharper edge on snap off blades.
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22nd July 2014, 12:41 AM
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My first thought would be using water based...
My first thought would be using water based polyurethane. It is tough, and doesn't change the colour.
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7th July 2014, 10:49 PM
Thread: Post Drill
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Acetone and ATF (auto transmision fluid) makes a...
Acetone and ATF (auto transmision fluid) makes a great penetrating oil. The acetone allows it to wick into the threads. You mix about 10% acetone to how ever much ATF you use.
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7th July 2014, 07:32 AM
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What about using bitumen thinned with a little...
What about using bitumen thinned with a little bit of turps. Should soak in well and give a nice dark stain.
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15th June 2014, 11:04 AM
Thread: Saw vice advice needed
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I am currently selling the saw vice on gumtree....
I am currently selling the saw vice on gumtree. There is a link over in the marketplace.
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15th June 2014, 12:17 AM
Thread: Saw vice advice needed
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I recieved heaps of filed and even a the saw set...
I recieved heaps of filed and even a the saw set with the massive lot of tools I bought.
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12th June 2014, 08:05 PM
Thread: Timber dye
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Check out analine dyes....
Check out analine dyes.
http://www.thewoodworks.com.au/shop/shop-browse/117?vmcchk=1
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12th June 2014, 08:01 PM
Thread: Pays to shop around
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In my experience it is nearly always cheaper to...
In my experience it is nearly always cheaper to buy from the metal merchants vs hardware stores. The product is usually better quality aswell.
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8th June 2014, 10:03 PM
Thread: Saw vice advice needed
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Saw vice advice needed
G'day guys,
I have just bought a heap of old tools and I found a saw vice within all the tools. Just wondering if anyone had any info on this.
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30th May 2014, 06:45 PM
Thread: Random "art" I made.
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I did apply a coat of shellac after but I have...
I did apply a coat of shellac after but I have not taken a photo since.
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26th May 2014, 07:49 PM
Thread: Random "art" I made.
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Random "art" I made.
Got a bit bored and started cutting up some of the old records I have (garage sales). Mounted it to a board made of old fence pailings.
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21st May 2014, 08:40 AM
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G'day Sarah, im another aussie prop...
G'day Sarah, im another aussie prop maker/cosplayer. Send me a message over on my fb page
www.facebook.com/steamjunkprops
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12th May 2014, 07:38 PM
Thread: Campbelltown Steam Museum Open Day
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Definitely going.
Definitely going.
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7th May 2014, 09:16 PM
Thread: Plastic welders
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I weld plastics quite often using a soldering...
I weld plastics quite often using a soldering iron. Butt your material up and use a filler rod of the same material. I fixed my welding helmet twice now (different spots) using the soldering iron and...
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4th May 2014, 11:35 PM
Thread: forge questions
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I found this guy on Gumtree selling coke for...
I found this guy on Gumtree selling coke for $19.50 for 13Kg. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/orchard-hills/miscellaneous-goods/coke-blacksmithing-forging/1044120684
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4th May 2014, 11:32 PM
Thread: Solid brass pen
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not yet :P just a bit greasy.
not yet :P just a bit greasy.
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4th May 2014, 04:58 PM
Thread: Solid brass pen
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312549 Ended up using some acids to knock the...
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30th April 2014, 11:20 PM
Thread: forge questions
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Thank you for all this great info guys. I think...
Thank you for all this great info guys.
I think i am going to make the forge that corin's video shows how to make. And Gameco seems perfect for getting some tools.
I've got even more questions...