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23rd April 2023, 09:43 AM
Thread: making clocks etc
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Size of mechanism & strength which is guided by...
Size of mechanism & strength which is guided by sweep and size of hands, placement of numerals in relation to hands ie-under the tip or at end of the tip. The mechanism distance out tge rear of the...
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2nd April 2022, 10:38 AM
Thread: wadkin RU lathe restoration
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Beyond all doubts Scotland is part of England,...
Beyond all doubts Scotland is part of England, just as is Wales.
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27th September 2021, 10:22 PM
Thread: Not dead yet.
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Glad I don't use Public transport I'd be picking...
Glad I don't use Public transport I'd be picking the divers faults after 26yrs doing that as my job. LOL
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20th September 2021, 08:53 AM
Thread: Not dead yet.
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Hi Damian you sure have been through the mill. ...
Hi Damian you sure have been through the mill.
I've moved from Sydney 5 yrs ago now at Flinders View so not to far away, it was almost Mnt Crosby as estate agent tried selling us a place on Mnt... -
12th September 2021, 09:33 AM
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SOLD: [emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787] you...
[emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787] you and both wish.
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7th September 2021, 10:52 AM
Thread: Lathe issue
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The Nova 3000 lock leaver should only be nipped...
The Nova 3000 lock leaver should only be nipped down not forced down tight.
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7th September 2021, 10:37 AM
Thread: Simon's New Shed
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Nice. Neighbour is moving today 1acre with a...
Nice.
Neighbour is moving today 1acre with a 15mx9m shed stuck up the back corner almost new, power not 3ph tho. Ex-owner stroed his boat, caravan, 8t truck with room for workshop. There are also... -
7th September 2021, 10:29 AM
Thread: Noisey Upright Freezer
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Auto Defrost? Same sort of sounds came also...
Auto Defrost?
Same sort of sounds came also come from low gas or TX units releasing valves which allow gas flow
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27th August 2021, 11:10 AM
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WANTED:N.S.W.. Funny you brought this up. I was just looking at...
Funny you brought this up. I was just looking at small off cuts of Ebony I have yesterday wondering who could use them or other stuff. I'll speak with you latter Peter.
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15th August 2021, 09:56 AM
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WANTED:N.S.W.. Peter what you mean can't no such word on this...
Peter what you mean can't no such word on this forum or MWF either. Surely there is a way? I'm willing to give it a go! O nmly because your such a nice bloke stuck in the shed.
Ray
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8th August 2021, 11:15 AM
Thread: Enjoy Life Kid
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Spooky or what. Sent from my SM-T580 using...
Spooky or what.
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25th July 2021, 11:44 AM
Thread: H&F prices
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Like all imports the exchange rate comes into...
Like all imports the exchange rate comes into play regardless of mark up, import duty, shipping and handling prior reaching the store.
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25th July 2021, 11:16 AM
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Welcome. One of the woodies groups Cunmberland...
Welcome.
One of the woodies groups Cunmberland use to make a threaded adaptor as many newbies bought these types of lathes. It is basicly threaded bar to suit the spindle, at the other end a... -
11th July 2021, 12:33 PM
Thread: SAWSTOP fires off again!
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If any moisture present at all in the air or...
If any moisture present at all in the air or timber let alone close proximity an unseen arc will form. An example is try using your touch screen very lightly slowly lowering finger you'll find you...
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1st June 2021, 02:19 PM
Thread: Hinges
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Alan looks like that one caused a but of a flap....
Alan looks like that one caused a but of a flap. BUTT you need a bit of oiling your jokes are getting rusty
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1st June 2021, 02:16 PM
Thread: McJing Tools
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Even posting to QLD from McJings is tops last...
Even posting to QLD from McJings is tops last time I purchased something.
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29th May 2021, 11:54 AM
Thread: Lathe Chuck and accessories
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WANTED:N.S.W.. Vicmarc and Nova jaws in many cases not...
Vicmarc and Nova jaws in many cases not intercghangable. The H&F were but not sure with the newer ones, they have a good selection of jaws available.
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17th May 2021, 11:32 AM
Thread: Bedside table in New Guinea Rosewood
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More like the silica SG. Use to find same thing...
More like the silica SG. Use to find same thing in turning NGR
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16th March 2021, 05:12 PM
Thread: I’m a convert!
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Spinning things make you giddy I heard it so...
Spinning things make you giddy I heard it so often. Good to see you have raised the standard and taken to turning on a lathe just think of it as an over sized router except with the wood in the jaws...
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9th January 2021, 11:22 PM
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Thanks Pat, it's been a long while since visiting...
Thanks Pat, it's been a long while since visiting let alone posting.
Matt I see you are in Sydney where? What in particular woodwork? Turning? or something more or less?
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28th November 2020, 09:52 AM
Thread: Hand tool revival
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I hear you I've been recently enjoying hand tools...
I hear you I've been recently enjoying hand tools sadly I need dusty & BS & other power tools body not as young as once was.
Love the resto outcome.
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28th November 2020, 09:41 AM
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I'm wondering how this new name willl aound...
I'm wondering how this new name willl aound coming from a Kiwi or Asian worse still a Yorkshire accent. Maybe the new name was suggested by a Geordie?
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20th September 2020, 10:35 AM
Thread: Thanks to Ruddy
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READ ME! I will add my thanks also well done under such...
I will add my thanks also well done under such circumstances. I did not use assaboutpost courier door to door.
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7th August 2020, 12:28 PM
Thread: That's Not A Rose
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Paul thats amazing Sue thinks its a "Banksia...
Paul thats amazing Sue thinks its a "Banksia Rose" climber. We have a wee one we brought up from Sydney with us pales to that monster of beauty.
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2nd August 2020, 11:50 AM
Thread: Wooden threads re-visited, part 1
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Sadly I've discovered an allergy to Crows Ash...
Sadly I've discovered an allergy to Crows Ash causing me respiratory problems [emoji25]
Do you soak oil into any timbers to cut threads? I did that with English Oak on Sue's spinning wheel
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2nd August 2020, 10:08 AM
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Good job he didn't ask for Gallic sausages ...
Good job he didn't ask for Gallic sausages
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2nd August 2020, 10:03 AM
Thread: Wooden threads re-visited, part 1
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Ian I have some Jarrah if you'd prefer that to...
Ian I have some Jarrah if you'd prefer that to River Oak?
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2nd August 2020, 09:58 AM
Thread: Wooden threads re-visited, part 1
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Ian an excellent look at threads. I agree...
Ian an excellent look at threads.
I agree re-swarf/chip removal a hole on the opposite side of the cutter would decrease build up.
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19th July 2020, 03:01 PM
Thread: Need a knee
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By now Alan you should be doing the knees up...
By now Alan you should be doing the knees up recovery working out how to get home faster. Back to turning in a day or 5.
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24th May 2020, 11:27 AM
Thread: Gloss black finish
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Looks great. One way to get a super gloss is...
Looks great.
One way to get a super gloss is by mixing 2/3 clear to 1 part paint for future ref.
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17th May 2020, 10:37 AM
Thread: Stumpy 78
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IanW this is what I was on about my son iis...
IanW this is what I was on about my son iis after ideal for planing redates on door jams to fit new doors to, he's found so many bowed jams he now uses a Circular saw and plane and chisels to...
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14th May 2020, 09:43 AM
Thread: lifting restrictions
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Like all flu Kryn never the same from year to...
Like all flu Kryn never the same from year to year thats why flu shots but they are pnly catch up from season prior not whats coming. Bit like an invasion in war they don't send war plans out to whom...
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2nd May 2020, 12:24 PM
Thread: My manual is done
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Ian just found this post if possible can you...
Ian just found this post if possible can you email me with a copy please?
Ray
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19th April 2020, 11:13 AM
Thread: Lockdown activities.
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Flintlock if you like Higgins try McNab & Chris...
Flintlock if you like Higgins try McNab & Chris Ryan
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3rd April 2020, 12:35 PM
Thread: Vintage car woodwork
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A major consideration is the timbers ability to...
A major consideration is the timbers ability to withstand shrinkage, dry rot, borer, extream Aussie weather conditions. Moisture content and then brying out throughout its life. Add to this holding...
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22nd March 2020, 10:51 AM
Thread: Chinese tea table resurrection
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Wash your mouth out Sent from my SM-T580 using...
Wash your mouth out
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22nd March 2020, 10:47 AM
Thread: CoronaVirus ==> Empty Shelves
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Corona Virus world population largest DNA data...
Corona Virus world population largest DNA data base created combined with big brother facial recognition we have instant world wide information on its populace!
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15th March 2020, 12:16 PM
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Nice one Peter thwtll bring smiles to dials....
Nice one Peter thwtll bring smiles to dials. Truck reminds me of Australasian Post cartoons [emoji481] now go have a beer you deserve it
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15th March 2020, 12:08 PM
Thread: Wood Store Rebuild
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Derek the only thing I'd have done is put...
Derek the only thing I'd have done is put sisilation under all surfaces before attaching boards. That qould assist in keeping water out as well as insulation and drying timbers.
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15th March 2020, 11:34 AM
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Problem is not many people know of the door hinge...
Problem is not many people know of the door hinge removal lift syistem including paramedics.
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15th March 2020, 11:32 AM
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You will when one drops off the track 1/2 open...
You will when one drops off the track 1/2 open and all struggle to vacate the bathroom and correct said sliding door which is jammed from inside is impossible. Necessitating removal of track cover...
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1st March 2020, 10:49 AM
Thread: CoronaVirus ==> Empty Shelves
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What I want to know is will the forum survive...
What I want to know is will the forum survive such a virus? Being us old blokes are more susceptible it could cut back numbers of active members.
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1st March 2020, 10:30 AM
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I gather you mean pinless blade converter? Try...
I gather you mean pinless blade converter? Try Helen Harris scrollsaw blades supplies.
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1st March 2020, 10:28 AM
Thread: Vintage car woodwork
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NcArcher is right Coachwood is the go to for...
NcArcher is right Coachwood is the go to for restorers easy to work easy to form.
Other than that Ash good solid but weighs a ton.
Of course it depends on a number of factors
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1st March 2020, 10:22 AM
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So close yet so far, Melaney still not so far...
So close yet so far, Melaney still not so far away tho.
I gather a visit North means a trek to the World of Wood ?
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23rd February 2020, 10:22 AM
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I'll back Mrs Flett Sent from my SM-T580...
I'll back Mrs Flett
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22nd February 2020, 11:17 AM
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So now all you need is a full set of long shank...
So now all you need is a full set of long shank bits OR an extension seiries for each type to allow a trye 150mm depth. That means depending on what thickness of material you are acctually drilling...
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22nd February 2020, 11:02 AM
Thread: Tambour front book case
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Alex this is an amazing piece true Master...
Alex this is an amazing piece true Master Craftsman & Artist
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16th February 2020, 10:56 AM
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Although not in Newcastle try Boutique Timbers...
Although not in Newcastle try Boutique Timbers further north Greg Ward is a member on here.
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14th February 2020, 09:46 AM
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I couldn't type a tale earlier laughing so much....
I couldn't type a tale earlier laughing so much.
When I first became a coach driver we had 3 coaches of bowlers on our way to Canberra, having stopped at Mittagong and Goulburn Workers enroute...