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    I forgot to mention that the most critical issue...

    I forgot to mention that the most critical issue is how to attach and detach the blade .This is vital when doing scroll work that involves lots of internal cuts.
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    In my experience I started with an old ryobi but...

    In my experience I started with an old ryobi but soon upgraded to a excalibur with was a little pricy but has done hours and hours of intricate scrolling and hasn't missed a beat.,I guess what I am...
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    if you contact Helen Harris in Australia she is...

    if you contact Helen Harris in Australia she is the aussie agent for the pegs blade holders
  4. Thread: My first Project

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    you should be able to get adaptor blade holders...

    you should be able to get adaptor blade holders that make it easier to change the blade .I don't have a ryobi saw but i am sure you can google it and see.
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    Andrew is the very helpful repair man at crapatec...

    Andrew is the very helpful repair man at crapatec .
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    If you go to Steve Goods patterns he has a...

    If you go to Steve Goods patterns he has a version of the 3d reindeers
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    the crank on the right hand side is for the belt...

    the crank on the right hand side is for the belt change between speeds, and it has an idler attached to keep the belt tight. Not in the shed at the moment but I will check if I have the manual for...
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    there is an Australian scrollers forum used to be...

    there is an Australian scrollers forum used to be contactable by getting in touch with Helen Harris who sells blades and bits and pieces.
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    I don't think the mobile phone issue has been...

    I don't think the mobile phone issue has been mentioned only have to look at the penalty . Accountability of politicians will never happen but should as stated.
  10. Thread: dash cam

    by DiRob
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    if in doubt about dash cam they have a forum with...

    if in doubt about dash cam they have a forum with lots of info.
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    I agree the above would not only give the police...

    I agree the above would not only give the police more respect I challenge any driver to get out and about and not have incidences talk about road rage.
  12. Thread: Ryobi Band Saw

    by DiRob
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    I agree McDivens will offer the best advice based...

    I agree McDivens will offer the best advice based on the wheel size.
  13. are the trends so surprising we are at least ten...

    are the trends so surprising we are at least ten years behind the yanks but we as you say are doomed by the do gooders and people who don't know s--t from sixpence this includes our wonderful...
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    I agree that customer service is what most want...

    I agree that customer service is what most want not just a cheap price.I know that if the staff treat me like dirt I don't go back no matter what I just like good service over price.
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    you can stack cut four disks at a time on scroll...

    you can stack cut four disks at a time on scroll saw and not have any clean-up I have successfully done this for sixty or more disks the same size.
  16. yep set and forget if you are scrolling lots you...

    yep set and forget if you are scrolling lots you don't want to be leaving your foot on the pedal to have it work just tap to go and tap to stop.
  17. Thread: Thicknesser

    by DiRob
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    remember common sense NEVER stand behind the...

    remember common sense NEVER stand behind the thickener when working they are a weapon and would kill or maim if they kick back even with anti kickback fingers.
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    try timber bits they have gear for casting and...

    try timber bits they have gear for casting and help if required from David[I think]
  19. Thread: Blade size?

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    I use a 6 mm blade and seem to be able to cut...

    I use a 6 mm blade and seem to be able to cut boxes no problem
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    you won't go wrong buying from Helen and her...

    you won't go wrong buying from Helen and her partner great advice and have both scroll saw blades and coping saw blades.
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    I find that the cheap cyclones work fine in...

    I find that the cheap cyclones work fine in trapping most of the dust I have used one for a long time and found no need to clean the filter for quite some time.
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    have the same sharpener and with a slight mod it...

    have the same sharpener and with a slight mod it sharpens my band saw blades so don't see it not working on chain saw.
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    yep air brush looks the goods but dose'nt live up...

    yep air brush looks the goods but dose'nt live up to its looks, the compressor so far seem s to be ok.
  24. Thread: Pen number 2

    by DiRob
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    for the extra cost the broadline kits make it a...

    for the extra cost the broadline kits make it a little easier to make pens when you are starting out.
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    I have a carbatec unit that gets flogged daily if...

    I have a carbatec unit that gets flogged daily if you have a belt stick to clean the belts/disks last for ages. I use both the disc for curved surfaces and belt for taking warps and thicknesser lines...
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    with timber that size you have to go slow and...

    with timber that size you have to go slow and steady so as not to get a taper on the cut that is top looks fine bottom is smaller due to blade bending.However having said that it is possible on...
  27. Thread: Urn

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    thanks I can convert these measurements .

    thanks I can convert these measurements .
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    could you provide the dimensions of the box I...

    could you provide the dimensions of the box I plan to make one but am unsure of what size it needs to be[internal dimensions would be great]
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    there is no difference in both the slimline and...

    there is no difference in both the slimline and streamline kits apart from the centre bush.
  30. Hare and Forbes have a mill that looks like the...

    Hare and Forbes have a mill that looks like the goods for about $900,not one of the mickey mouse multi purpose ones.
  31. if you intend to work on metal I would go for a...

    if you intend to work on metal I would go for a mill that doubles as a drill press and the most useful bit of kit would have to be a bandsaw ,blades are made to suit whatever material you want to cut.
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    what you want to achieve is certainly possible...

    what you want to achieve is certainly possible with a bandsaw, however you have to select the correct blade for each job and you won't go wrong.
  33. Thread: New Drill Press

    by DiRob
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    hare and forbes have one for under $1000 which I...

    hare and forbes have one for under $1000 which I was temped to buy but circumstances changed so i didn't go with it was very tempted but had to weigh up the dollars priority. As you say the unit was...
  34. Thread: New Drill Press

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    have you considered a mini mill/drill pretty...

    have you considered a mini mill/drill pretty robust and if you have the need to work on metal you are covered.The reason I suggest this option is I recently purchased a new drill press and now regret...
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    a big yes to McDiven I find them very good at...

    a big yes to McDiven I find them very good at what they do and the price is good.
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    Hi have you tried to use either hot water under...

    Hi have you tried to use either hot water under cotton wool or metho to initially reduce the scratches.?
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    you won't get better service than buying from...

    you won't get better service than buying from Helen from South Australia best price and best blades in my opinion. Advice is free but I use #3 PGF blades no problem.email [email protected]
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    I have the crapatec thicknesser and it had HSS as...

    I have the crapatec thicknesser and it had HSS as standard when new.
  39. even short pieces are ok if you feed other...

    even short pieces are ok if you feed other material touching the end as it passes through the thicknesser
  40. The thicknesses can be utilised to dress thin...

    The thicknesses can be utilised to dress thin material by placing a piece of 19mm mdf on top of the planer table just clamp to table and away you go.
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    I had same experience with super cheap compressor...

    I had same experience with super cheap compressor that failed when I questioned how they could be sold so cheap and was told exactly what you said about product being sent to china to be replicated...
  42. Thread: Attenuata

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    have recycled some of this the grain just pops...

    have recycled some of this the grain just pops only problem I found is that the sliced timber has a tendency to cup ,so important to oversize greatly to achieve a good finished product.
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    CWS kid friendly stains can be mixed to change...

    CWS kid friendly stains can be mixed to change the colour and watered down to the colour you need. They are only small pots but if you use wisely they go a long way. They have to be sealed or they...
  44. Thread: Resaw Blades

    by DiRob
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    McDiven every time can't beat the service or...

    McDiven every time can't beat the service or price just tell them what you are doing and they will suggest blade [don't forget to tell them the wheel size]
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    I find that if you don't buy marine ply the...

    I find that if you don't buy marine ply the veneer is that thin on the premium grade that if you need to sand a area you are lucky not to break through into the second layer
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    Hi John G when I was cabinet making up north we...

    Hi John G when I was cabinet making up north we used a lot of quandong but I haven't heard of it since [1970s]is it still available was beaut to work, nice grain and colour.
  47. Thread: Repetition

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    good luck at market be prepared to cop insults re...

    good luck at market be prepared to cop insults re prices of items have to just grin and bear it seems folk don't appreciate the time and effort I have offers of $8.00 dollars for intarsia when it is...
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    if you know anyone who has graded pine in a mill...

    if you know anyone who has graded pine in a mill you will find most of the crap sold at the bunnies store is a long way from premium or standard for that matter
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    FIXED yep have given up on remember me

    yep have given up on remember me
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    Lappa I don't have pictures of post but the...

    Lappa I don't have pictures of post but the member that had the item for sale had pictures of the machine
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