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7th February 2018, 06:47 AM
Thread: Some Scrolling Advice Please.
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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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6th February 2018, 12:03 PM
Thread: Some Scrolling Advice Please.
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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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6th February 2018, 08:32 AM
Thread: Issues with JET JSS-16A
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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
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3rd February 2018, 07:42 AM
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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2nd February 2018, 08:36 AM
Thread: Lower Wheel Removal Help
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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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30th January 2018, 05:52 AM
Thread: Compound-cut Reindeer pattern.
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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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27th January 2018, 08:04 AM
Thread: Carbatec BAS 350B Poor quality cut
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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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19th January 2018, 08:10 AM
Thread: Australian Scroll Saw Specific Website
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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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30th December 2017, 07:35 AM
Thread: Attitudes to the road toll
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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.
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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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27th December 2017, 07:16 AM
Thread: Attitudes to the road toll
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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.
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24th December 2017, 07:16 AM
Thread: Ryobi Band Saw
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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.
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24th December 2017, 07:10 AM
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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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24th December 2017, 07:01 AM
Thread: Amazon Australia Launched
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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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10th December 2017, 07:47 AM
Thread: Best way to cut out 25mm disks?
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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.
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6th December 2017, 07:45 AM
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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.
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2nd December 2017, 06:41 AM
Thread: Thicknesser
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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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2nd December 2017, 06:33 AM
Thread: Beginners guide to casting
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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]
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21st November 2017, 05:25 AM
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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13th November 2017, 10:00 AM
Thread: Knew concepts fret saw blades
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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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3rd November 2017, 08:01 AM
Thread: Shop Vac for Sanding
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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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17th October 2017, 06:24 AM
Thread: electric chainsaw sharpeners
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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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17th October 2017, 06:10 AM
Thread: Air Brush and Compressor
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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.
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16th October 2017, 06:20 AM
Thread: Pen number 2
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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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7th October 2017, 07:24 AM
Thread: Do I need a combination sanding machine?
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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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7th October 2017, 07:17 AM
Thread: Scroll saw or band saw ?
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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...
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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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16th September 2017, 10:45 AM
Thread: Streamline V Slimline
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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.
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24th August 2017, 07:15 AM
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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.
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21st August 2017, 08:25 AM
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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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10th July 2017, 07:16 AM
Thread: Using Bandsaw to Square up timber?
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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.
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7th July 2017, 03:37 PM
Thread: New Drill Press
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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...
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7th July 2017, 07:28 AM
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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5th July 2017, 09:02 AM
Thread: Dewalt dw876 parts and blades?
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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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5th July 2017, 08:56 AM
Thread: Random orbit sander confusion
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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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16th June 2017, 07:28 AM
Thread: scroll saw blade selection
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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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8th June 2017, 07:34 AM
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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.
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1st June 2017, 10:09 AM
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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
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1st June 2017, 07:39 AM
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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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28th May 2017, 09:13 AM
Thread: Bunnings sandpaper - hmm no more
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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...
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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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13th May 2017, 08:58 AM
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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...
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6th May 2017, 04:08 PM
Thread: Resaw Blades
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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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6th May 2017, 08:58 AM
Thread: Bunnings "Premium" Pine Quality
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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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30th April 2017, 08:51 AM
Thread: Queensland Silver Ash?
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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.
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27th April 2017, 07:26 AM
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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26th April 2017, 09:13 AM
Thread: Bunnings "Premium" Pine Quality
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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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25th April 2017, 09:15 AM
Thread: A little bit sick of it.
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FIXED yep have given up on remember me
yep have given up on remember me
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24th April 2017, 06:52 AM
Thread: Which thicknesser?
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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