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  1. WITHDRAWN: No longer available

    Dust extractor no longer available
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    SOLD: SOLD: bandsaw

    Bandsaw is SOLD - to first person to say "I'll take it" as per forum rules.
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    SOLD: SOLD: drill press

    Drill press has gone.
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    SOLD: SOLD: Nova lathe

    Lathe has now been sold
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    SOLD: Ideally by Tuesday 21st November it needs to be...

    Ideally by Tuesday 21st November it needs to be gone but could be a little flexible if that is too soon....
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    SOLD: Nova lathe plus accessories

    Selling my Nova lathe plus accessories.

    A bit of surface rust on some areas but works great. Head turns around to allow large bowls to be turned away from the bed. Comes with bowl rest and a bunch...
  7. WITHDRAWN: Carbatec 1 HP dust extractor plus hose, gate & chute setup

    Selling my Carbatec dust extractor and hose rig.

    In great condition. Comes with a dual gate-controlled setup of workshop floor cleaning rig and "big gulp" chute & hose rig for behind the lathe....
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    SOLD: Rexon 13" bench drillpress

    Selling my Rexon 13" 3/4HP bench drillpress.

    Selling for $40. Must sell as am moving house and no space for workshop in the new place :(

    Welcome to come view if you like!

    Pickup from...
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    SOLD: Hafco Bandsaw BP-355 and mobile base

    Selling my Hafco Woodmaster BP-355 bandsaw and 230kg-rated mobile wheeled base.

    In excellent condition, has not been used much at all. Comes with push stick, spare blade.

    Just a moment... ...
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    Actually, another thing that can slow down a...

    Actually, another thing that can slow down a computer is the type of anti-virus software you run. Norton Anti-Virus was notorious for really slowing your computer down when it was installed.

    When...
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    +1 for MalwareBytes and CCleaner, I always use...

    +1 for MalwareBytes and CCleaner, I always use those regularly. I also look in the "Startup" to see if there are any programs that auto-startup that I don't need. I try to keep as few programs as...
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    :roflmao:I had a Coopers Draught kit that I...

    :roflmao:I had a Coopers Draught kit that I brewed that sounds like that. I was determined not to throw it out (hate wastage) and every now and again plucked up enough courage to force one down....
  13. Ok, thanks for the advice Luke :2tsup:

    Ok, thanks for the advice Luke :2tsup:
  14. Hi Luke, For me it came into it's own when I...

    Hi Luke,

    For me it came into it's own when I was using it on the outside of the bowl of the spoon to tidy up after my (beginners) knife work, and also where the bowl meets the handle, so wouldn't...
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    Myself and Mrs. Budgie went on the Saturday. We...

    Myself and Mrs. Budgie went on the Saturday. We last went a couple of years ago, and so I really noticed the difference as others have noted. Far fewer exhibitors, especially the smaller outfits, and...
  16. Most appropriate riffler rasp for spoon carving

    I'm new to spoon carving, and on a recent course I used a riffler rasp for the first time and really liked it.

    I'm contemplating getting a Corradi riffler, but I'm confused by the different types...
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    Brewing Season

    For those beer brewers like myself that don't have the equipment to chill (or heat) your fermentation process to keep it at the right temperature, do you have a time of the year that you brew in?
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    How long does your home brew last?

    ... and I don't mean how long before you drink it all :), I mean how long before it starts to taste 'off'... ??

    I've found that the alcoholic ginger beer for me lasts longest (I had a bottle that...
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    I know the dates - but does anyone know what the...

    I know the dates - but does anyone know what the opening times of the Expo are???
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    Maleny Wood Expo 2013

    Hello all,

    Does anyone know the opening times of the Maleny Wood Expo this year?

    I know the dates - but I can't find any opening times on their website, unless I'm being even denser than...
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    There's even a school of thought that advocates...

    There's even a school of thought that advocates brewing in an open container without any lid on it at all, which I believe was how it has traditionally been made in the past.

    I think the idea is...
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    I think it is more the case that she'll save...

    I think it is more the case that she'll save money when her current machine breaks down, because she won't have to pay full price for a replacement one.

    But she is blonde :roll:
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    My argument exactly! But she informs me that...

    My argument exactly! But she informs me that technically two are sewing machines, the other two are overlockers.

    Well, I asked her why she had two of each - apparently she only uses one of each...
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    John, I like your idea, because any dust on her...

    John, I like your idea, because any dust on her fabric and I'll have my own radioactive meltdown on my hands :oo:

    As you can see from this picture of Mrs Budgies "woman cave", it's messier than my...
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    Thanks for the advice all. These are definitely...

    Thanks for the advice all. These are definitely the white termite variety that I've seen many times before, however to be on the safe side I think I'll use a bit of kero down the holes as Croc...
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    It IS pretty new, that's why it's so clean :U ...

    It IS pretty new, that's why it's so clean :U That and the fact that at the opposite end to it is a sewing room for Mrs Budgie and I'm under strict (and I mean strict) instructions not to let any...
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    Yes, I'd also be interested, as Nundah is near...

    Yes, I'd also be interested, as Nundah is near me. Any news?
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    The floor of my man cave is concrete painted with...

    The floor of my man cave is concrete painted with Berger Jet Dry paving paint with the True Grip additive added so it is not slippery.

    Being in Queensland, there are no problems with cold feet in...
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    Looking at that list, I definitely wouldn't be...

    Looking at that list, I definitely wouldn't be making a pepper grinder from teak. Ouch! :o
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    Getting rid of termites in timber

    G'day all,


    I have got hold of an old fence post which has some termite damage, so has some great patterns in the wood which will look great in a turned piece. I don't know the timber, but it's...
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    The Cerveza knock off? Yep that's one of my...

    The Cerveza knock off? Yep that's one of my favourites. I've found that one and the Coopers Pale Ale are the best of all the kits. Enjoy!
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    :2tsup: What's the next brew planned?

    :2tsup: What's the next brew planned?
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    Yep, wouldn't advise bottling the dregs as they...

    Yep, wouldn't advise bottling the dregs as they don't taste nice!

    Alternatively, if you want to give it a try in order to get a cloudy meaty brew (which might suit an apple cider), you could try...
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    Alternative ways of using (or not using!) hydrometer

    If you replace the whole lid of the fermenter with Gladwrap stretched tight and held on with a rubber band or the rubber seal from the original lid, you can put the hydrometer inside the fermenter...
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    Wow thanks Paul for the comprehensive reply -...

    Wow thanks Paul for the comprehensive reply - much appreciated!

    There is what looks like an allen key hole on the spindle behind the faceplate, but the lathe didn't come with any keys. I'll...
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    Crowie, indeed metalwork was fun. My metalwork...

    Crowie, indeed metalwork was fun. My metalwork teacher was eccentric to say the least. Never a boring lesson with him! He spent most of my years at school on his pet project to soup-up an old...
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    Changing chuck on Durden L500

    G'day folks,

    I'm recently bought a 2nd hand Durden L500. Whilst it works fine, I can't figure out how to remove and change the chuck and don't have a manual.

    Does anyone with one of these...
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    G'day from North Brisbane!

    G'day folks, I'm Rob, a.k.a. budgie.

    Having a part time hobby of every now and again renovating houses, my woodworking skills have strictly been limited to putting in a new kitchen or fitting...
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