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  1. Thread: Concrete pump

    by TinyTool
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    Another option is the toy Concrete Truck on the...

    Another option is the toy Concrete Truck on the "woodstore.net" website. Easy to make and modify.

    From memory, you'll find the plan in the childrens furniute and toys drop-down menu.
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    I have used the Airtight Solutions Timberflex...

    I have used the Airtight Solutions Timberflex Medium (152mm) in my Shed and can confirm it is very good. Not cheap but then you get what you pay for.
    Geoff
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    I don't have the Docs one me at the moment but...

    I don't have the Docs one me at the moment but the cheaper system is Chinese made and the expensive system is Taiwanese.
    Geoff
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    G'day Smarty90, I recently changed my Carbatec...

    G'day Smarty90, I recently changed my Carbatec 2hp dusty for a Leda 3hp. The Leda is made in Taiwan, not China like the cheaper models arround and you can tell the diff. Thicker steel, physically...
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    Question for the learned: Would placing a Thien...

    Question for the learned: Would placing a Thien baffle or Dust Deputy cyclone on the outlet side of the impellor and then venting outside the shed (that is no filters or bags) avoid the system...
  6. Gentlemen, the Gregory Machinery 1900 (Pro...

    Gentlemen, the Gregory Machinery 1900 (Pro Deluxe?) DE (approx. $600.00) does NOT have a 14 inch impellor, only 12 inch. I checked it today and informed the GM Management who immediately amended...
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    Crowie, Crunchie and Keith, thank you for your...

    Crowie, Crunchie and Keith, thank you for your kind words. I must admit I was quite happy with how the truck turned out!
    Regards,
    Geoff
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    Gatto's Dump Truck

    G'day All,
    This is my take on Mr Gatto's Dump Truck. I haven't oiled it yet (just plain timber at this stage) as I am undecided whether to add all the running lights and horns to the cab roof (don't...
  9. John, I have no filters or bags and vent to the...

    John,
    I have no filters or bags and vent to the open air. My setup is situated in a small garden lawn locker next to my shed so the dusty and venting is outside the shed. I live on an acre so no...
  10. I have the Oneida Super DD XL attached to my...

    I have the Oneida Super DD XL attached to my modified 2hp dusty. Works a treat for me.
    Geoff
  11. Asharper, I see you live in Brisbane. I have just...

    Asharper, I see you live in Brisbane. I have just about finished re-doing my dust extraction setup in my shed and have the mold(?) for a 6 inch bell-mouth. If you don't have access to a lathe I am...
  12. G'day Bill, I use plain old white PVA glue for my...

    G'day Bill, I use plain old white PVA glue for my toys and models. I also only oil my creations so am very conscious of glue squeeze out. I use a glue bottle with a needle tip (can purchase here in...
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    I've not had any problems with my Makita.

    I've not had any problems with my Makita.
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    I wonder if testing the windvane anemometer in a...

    I wonder if testing the windvane anemometer in a tube / pipe the same diameter as the vane housing would diminish the effect of turbulence on readings? If so, can you then extrapolate from say, 50mm...
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    Built my bench out of "hardwood" from Bunnies....

    Built my bench out of "hardwood" from Bunnies. 195 x 45mm planks of redish/brown hardwood, very heavy and dense. Timber was rough sawn but straight and relatively easy to work . Am happy with the...
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    Thanks for that Lappa, I thought for a moment...

    Thanks for that Lappa, I thought for a moment there I might have been able to hold the hot-wire sensor head in the airflow at the mouth (or just inside) of the pipe to get a meaningful reading but it...
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    I am guessing here but is it the case that the...

    I am guessing here but is it the case that the hot-wire anemometer doesn't need to be inserted into the airflow through a hole in the pipe, like the pressure type sensor?

    As our favourite red-head...
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    Elanjacobs, My reply to you was most definitely...

    Elanjacobs, My reply to you was most definitely intended as tongue-in-cheek and as a result of my interpretation of Bobl's reply to your initial Post. It appears my interpretation of Bobl's Post,...
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    There, I hope you have learnt your lesson. (1)...

    There, I hope you have learnt your lesson. (1) Made to look and feel like a fool by the best of them and (2) don't bother contributing to the "Dust Extraction" forum unless your a qualified and...
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    Santa Claus at Carbatec

    Purchased a Jet 1020 Drum Sander from Carbatec 2 weeks ago, price $1249.00. Went online today to order some sandpaper rolls for the new Sander and discover the Jet 1020 is on sale, price $874.00. Not...
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    Good point Derek. In my haste I didn't realise...

    Good point Derek. In my haste I didn't realise the cyclone is pre-blower and therefore your bin under negative pressure. I wonder if you can get a clear lid, or even a clear bin, or even further a...
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    Good idea with the plastic bag! Why don't you do...

    Good idea with the plastic bag! Why don't you do the same thing with your DSS bin?
    Geoff
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    Nothing special with the wheels Crowie, I used...

    Nothing special with the wheels Crowie, I used the router table method but with thicker stock for the wheels (40 - 50 mm), I only routed in 15 - 20 mm from each side. I used a stop block on my router...
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    Monster Truck and School Bus

    My take on the Monster Truck and School Bus. Always favourites at Xmas time.
  25. Before you get too interested in a 3hp dusty,...

    Before you get too interested in a 3hp dusty, etc, what is your power supply like? It is my understanding a 3hp dusty will use up most of a suburban 10 amp power supply leaving little left to run...
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    I get my Toys and Joys and Gatto plans from...

    I get my Toys and Joys and Gatto plans from Skills Publishing in Sydney.
    Geoff
  27. I have a Makita 12 inch SCMS and found most of...

    I have a Makita 12 inch SCMS and found most of the common blades flexed a bit. I did some research as well and would have gone for the Forrest Chop Master (I think it was called) but couldn't get it...
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    PM sent, hope I did it correctly.

    PM sent, hope I did it correctly.
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    G'day Bryan, I live in Bunya (near Samford) and...

    G'day Bryan,
    I live in Bunya (near Samford) and have an 18 inch Jet bandsaw with carbide tipped resaw blade. Should be able to tackle what your after. Let me know if your interested.
    Geoff
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    Absolutely love the grain pattern you have...

    Absolutely love the grain pattern you have created, you have put a lot of thought into this little toy.
    I hope the young lady in qst didn't want a Rolling Pin though!
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    If your prepared to travel to Bunya, just past...

    If your prepared to travel to Bunya, just past Ferny Grove, I'll cut your Pine lengths for you. It should take me about 5 minutes and shouldn't be problematic.
    Geoff

    PS: I am about 10 kms away...
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    G'day skot, Can you explain to me what would...

    G'day skot,

    Can you explain to me what would be problematic about splitting (cutting) a piece of board on a bandsaw? If you tilt the table to 45 degrees and use a fence, I am at a loss to...
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    Anyone with a bandsaw could cut your wood...

    Anyone with a bandsaw could cut your wood length-wise for you. Just tilt the table to 45 degrees and your off. If you don't have access to a bandsaw then try your local Mens Shed, its the sort of...
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    Your quite correct Treecycle. After reading your...

    Your quite correct Treecycle. After reading your post I checked my holesaw arbor and realised I have, at some time in the past, widened the centre drill hole to accommodate Impact Driver bits. My...
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    Have you tried replacing the centre drill bit...

    Have you tried replacing the centre drill bit (usually 1/4 inch) with an impact driver drill bit? Impact driver drill bits have the hexagonal (?) shank which fits neat as a pin into the hole saw...
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    KAJ, I make wooden toys and models, like Crowie,...

    KAJ, I make wooden toys and models, like Crowie, and agree with what he says. I also predominately use my Bandsaw with 3/8 inch 6-8 TPI blades for cutting and shaping. A bobbin Sander is great for...
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    If you have a drill press, go with a hole saw...

    If you have a drill press, go with a hole saw minus the centering drill bit. So long as the hole saw is tightened onto its thread, it shouldn't move, or atleast it doesn't for me.
  38. Thread: Tracked Toys

    by TinyTool
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    Tracked Toys

    I am in the process of making a tracked toy dozer and request Members' thoughts whether I should enclose or leave exposed the running wheels.

    I have attached some Pics of the "draft" base from...
  39. Very well done! That should be going straight to...

    Very well done! That should be going straight to the poolroom.

    Geoff
  40. Thread: D'bago

    by TinyTool
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    G'day Crowie, No Plans, just scratch built out...

    G'day Crowie,
    No Plans, just scratch built out of my head. Based on that Jamie Oliver program where he drives through the country-side in a truck with a cabin on the back, cooking local foods....
  41. Thread: D'bago

    by TinyTool
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    Alexkara, You have a way with words that would...

    Alexkara,
    You have a way with words that would not be remiss in a Court of Law. I agree SWMBO outranks an Htl, but also "christians " and "philistines". She is The Boss!
    Not really sure why I put...
  42. Thread: D'bago

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    SWMBO (alias "the Boss") says it looks like a...

    SWMBO (alias "the Boss") says it looks like a bird house on wheels.
  43. Thread: D'bago

    by TinyTool
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    D'bago

    Something for the young ladies to play with. Not oiled yet.
    Geoff
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    Top stuff!. Loved the movie as well but scared...

    Top stuff!. Loved the movie as well but scared more than snot out of me.
    Geoff
  45. G'day Clare, My first lathe was the Carbatec...

    G'day Clare,
    My first lathe was the Carbatec Mini Lathe and it was great. Solid, straight, simple to use. I used it for pens, grinders small bowls, etc. The big cost though is the "accessories"....
  46. Thread: Log trucks

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    I count 18 wheels per truck so 15 trucks means...

    I count 18 wheels per truck so 15 trucks means ... a lot of wheels! Struth, hate to see you on a good day with no hand problems.
    Well done, trucks look great and kiddy proof.
    Goff
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    Have you considered using an Impact Driver drill...

    Have you considered using an Impact Driver drill bit to drill your small holes. I have found them less likely to wander.
    Geoff
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    WOW!!! That about says it for me.

    WOW!!!

    That about says it for me.
  49. Thread: Prime Mover

    by TinyTool
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    Fantastic!. You can't beat plain wood for a...

    Fantastic!. You can't beat plain wood for a build.
    Geoff
  50. Give him heaps Handy. About time you did some...

    Give him heaps Handy. About time you did some serious work in your shed. Looking forward to watching your build.
    Geoff
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