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23rd February 2022, 10:47 AM
Thread: Concrete pump
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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.
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26th August 2020, 08:03 PM
Thread: Source of flexible flex - 6"
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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.
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3rd April 2020, 08:13 PM
Thread: Recommendations for 3HP Dust Extractors
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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.
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2nd April 2020, 08:39 PM
Thread: Recommendations for 3HP Dust Extractors
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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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16th February 2020, 08:41 PM
Thread: Thein baffle vs Dust Deputy
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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...
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8th January 2020, 07:50 PM
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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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3rd November 2019, 08:11 PM
Thread: Gatto's Dump Truck
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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!
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27th October 2019, 08:18 PM
Thread: Gatto's Dump Truck
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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... -
12th October 2019, 08:35 AM
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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... -
11th October 2019, 08:42 PM
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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.
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6th August 2019, 08:38 PM
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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...
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6th June 2019, 08:01 PM
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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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27th April 2019, 08:49 PM
Thread: Mitre saw recommendation
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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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9th January 2019, 05:18 PM
Thread: Anemometer on special
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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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27th December 2018, 05:01 PM
Thread: Affordable Workbench Timber in Brissie
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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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26th December 2018, 08:25 PM
Thread: Anemometer on special
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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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26th December 2018, 06:12 PM
Thread: Anemometer on special
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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?
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23rd December 2018, 05:26 PM
Thread: Anemometer on special
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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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21st December 2018, 10:12 PM
Thread: Anemometer on special
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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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17th December 2018, 05:36 PM
Thread: Santa Claus at Carbatec
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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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4th November 2018, 09:10 PM
Thread: Making the DC a little easier to use
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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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3rd November 2018, 05:35 PM
Thread: Making the DC a little easier to use
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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?
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8th October 2018, 08:10 PM
Thread: Monster Truck and School Bus
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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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7th October 2018, 06:28 PM
Thread: Monster Truck and School Bus
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Monster Truck and School Bus
My take on the Monster Truck and School Bus. Always favourites at Xmas time.
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28th June 2018, 05:30 PM
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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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27th April 2018, 08:45 PM
Thread: very detailed plans
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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.
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8th February 2018, 05:23 PM
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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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7th February 2018, 08:42 PM
Thread: Help with Resaw - North Side Brisbane?
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PM sent, hope I did it correctly.
PM sent, hope I did it correctly.
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7th February 2018, 05:41 PM
Thread: Help with Resaw - North Side Brisbane?
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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.
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27th December 2017, 09:07 PM
Thread: Present for a little girl
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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.
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22nd December 2017, 08:20 PM
Thread: Help needed - Brisbane
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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.
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21st December 2017, 08:53 PM
Thread: Help needed - Brisbane
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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... -
20th December 2017, 09:54 AM
Thread: Help needed - Brisbane
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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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7th November 2017, 08:23 PM
Thread: Toy wheel help needed
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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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6th November 2017, 09:02 PM
Thread: Toy wheel help needed
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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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4th November 2017, 05:59 PM
Thread: Scroll saw or band 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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2nd November 2017, 08:29 PM
Thread: 20mm Plug Cutter
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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.
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22nd October 2017, 12:21 PM
Thread: Tracked Toys
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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.
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15th October 2017, 03:49 PM
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Very well done! That should be going straight to...
Very well done! That should be going straight to the poolroom.
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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.... -
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!
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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.
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D'bago
Something for the young ladies to play with. Not oiled yet.
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26th September 2017, 10:23 AM
Thread: Robby The Robot
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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.
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8th September 2017, 10:34 AM
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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".... -
30th August 2017, 01:51 PM
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.
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22nd August 2017, 09:04 PM
Thread: Slow build of a half track
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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.
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17th May 2017, 08:28 AM
Thread: CAT 631g and CAT 988b
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WOW!!! That about says it for me.
WOW!!!
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16th May 2017, 06:05 PM
Thread: Prime Mover
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Fantastic!. You can't beat plain wood for a...
Fantastic!. You can't beat plain wood for a build.
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12th May 2017, 11:31 AM
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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