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25th August 2015, 12:38 PM
Thread: Rescue Mango
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Have always found a suprise :doh:in mango ,people...
Have always found a suprise :doh:in mango ,people just seem to delight in nailing it , takes the smile of your face when you find metal or stone . Te metal seems preserved somehow cheers Bob
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25th August 2015, 12:34 PM
Thread: How do I skid/move logs?
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Certainly can get slippery when wet,and lake...
Certainly can get slippery when wet,and lake eacham does get some ,:)depending on what you are nmilling with do the large logs where they lay , or get a local backhoe .cheers Bob
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29th July 2015, 03:05 PM
Thread: Portamill lttle ripper
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yes they still exist on the sunshine coast and sell their bandsaw sharpener they will
send you instructions on how to adjust the mill to work correctly , i have a electric motor on mine and use it all the time cheers Bob
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7th October 2014, 12:23 PM
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Just go with your normal chain , try and clean...
Just go with your normal chain , try and clean logs with water first , did this to gidgee and no problems cheers Bob
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7th October 2014, 12:20 PM
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I use soluble oil , seems to make the blade work...
I use soluble oil , seems to make the blade work easily :), need to spray for pests , or cut more timber to feed them:C , cheers Bob
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9th September 2014, 06:29 PM
Thread: Weldcorp Inverter Arc
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purchased a token tools inverter off ebay about 3...
purchased a token tools inverter off ebay about 3 years ago , sling it over your shoulder and up the ladder . the old arc got carried around with a wheel barrow :no:. have found it an excellent...
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9th September 2014, 06:18 PM
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what about tig i think the torch works on dc??...
what about tig i think the torch works on dc?? thanks for your feedback :U
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7th September 2014, 07:21 PM
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whats the easiest way to weld aluminium?
hi need to weld feet on a set of trestles ally , have a mig and a dc stick welder , need some ideas on wich way to go . thanks Bob
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29th May 2013, 10:14 AM
Thread: Linisher belt joint types
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belt joins
i have had these break and ran out the door to switck power off in other part of shed! have found in tropics belts need to be fresh. tried some thin super glue on a couple of joins and they lasted...
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12th May 2013, 06:39 PM
Thread: HELP WITH CARBTEC belt sander
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HELP WITH CARBTEC belt sander
Have an as new carbtec 15/30 inch belt sander its a WBS1530 and the tracking has gone mad . wont keep belt centered ,regardless of setting . have checked everything ,bearings tensions and this has...
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23rd December 2012, 10:31 AM
Thread: Bandit Mill
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machining bandwheel
Same thing happened to me slowed lathe down and got a carbide tipped tool some water to cool and cut easy ,need to get the time to assemle what ive done.goodluck with yours cheers Bob
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21st May 2012, 04:35 PM
Thread: 4wd thats cheap to run
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4wd thats cheap to run
have a petrol triton great truck but has thirst 13ltrs, before i jump into something else looking for ideas about what people are getting from their vehicle ltrs per 100 klms?? , thanks Bob
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21st May 2012, 04:23 PM
Thread: A sad day
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carpal tunnel
had the same thing and used a bowen therapist to effect a cure , took about 3 visits . well worth a try if you can find one . as the medical fix is protracted, best regards Bob
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21st May 2012, 04:01 PM
Thread: What TPI for bandsaw resawing
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tpi
i have a 24in meber saw 3hp motor drives an :a: section belt as standard motor is 2850 rpm pulley is around 2in dia and slips . replaced with 1440 motor and 4 in pulley and transformed the...
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16th March 2012, 11:43 AM
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i had a mate with a bluehealer you couldnt get...
i had a mate with a bluehealer you couldnt get near the yard when he was home , went round once and no mate ! dog was hiding on door mat , gentle as can be:doh: , go figure , cheers bob
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16th March 2012, 11:34 AM
Thread: Trade American wood for Ausie
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A.C.T.Swap i got a 8 kg box from germany cost was 45$au to...
i got a 8 kg box from germany cost was 45$au to send 10 kg s to usa cost $250 au .both were air mail insured . are we being ripped off ???:~
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7th February 2012, 07:43 AM
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try the original stellite :), a good saw doctor...
try the original stellite :), a good saw doctor can re tip easily , sharpen with a hand held fine diamond file ,and a new tip will last forever. just need to be carefull not to go too deep :doh:!!!! ...
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27th January 2012, 12:41 PM
Thread: Bandit Mill
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you may find that the nuts on the threaded rod...
you may find that the nuts on the threaded rod should float in a housing so they can align with the thread , looks like you are having fun and a good machine as well . cheers Bob
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27th January 2012, 08:32 AM
Thread: Bandit Mill
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looks like a good thing , best of luck with it ....
looks like a good thing , best of luck with it . must start my own found a couple of cast pulley wheels and lathed them flat , cheers Bob
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29th November 2011, 07:00 AM
Thread: Rotex Heat
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there is something wrong with it get it checked...
there is something wrong with it get it checked out . had a problem with one of their rotary sanders from new and after sales service was poor m hope you have better luck regards Bob
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27th November 2011, 07:15 PM
Thread: Bandsaw blades, where to buy?
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bandsaw info
the stellite tipp blades 2in are used in my saw, had good reults with them . linn lumber in us has plans and dvds on building mills , may be usefull cheers Bob
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27th November 2011, 07:09 PM
Thread: Lucas slabbing attachment chains
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one thing to look at is sharpening a full chain ,...
one thing to look at is sharpening a full chain , as against a 5 which seem to cut about the same , but cutting rainforest timber doesnt tax the mill . tried both on similar logs and run the 5 skip...
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18th September 2011, 07:39 PM
Thread: Husky 395xp or Stihl 066
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have a 066 and a husky 90 , the stihl just sits...
have a 066 and a husky 90 , the stihl just sits there the husky is very nice to use . im a triton man , had toyotas , nissans and mazdas , go mitsubishi :2tsup:
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10th September 2011, 09:19 PM
Thread: Log Loader for Tandem Trailer
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yes its hard to beat that:2tsup: ,demolition :no:...
yes its hard to beat that:2tsup: ,demolition :no: the wheels might be ok cheers Bob
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1st September 2011, 08:21 PM
Thread: How big is my problem?
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just a thought but you need a copy of the timbers...
just a thought but you need a copy of the timbers guide to establish the: f : rating of your timber and the species , is it lycid susceptable ? if you are going to use it structually.not big ...
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22nd August 2011, 09:49 AM
Thread: Snigging Logs with a Tractor
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Iwould use chain, if your rope breaks its worse...
Iwould use chain, if your rope breaks its worse than a whip ! if your tractor has a tow point under the back wheels that would be safest , your logs may need cutting to a smaller size . can be...
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20th August 2011, 12:06 PM
Thread: Bying an electric winch
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Check out the amp drawon these winches , you need...
Check out the amp drawon these winches , you need to be carefull not to kill the battery ?Usually i try to tow the logs out with tractor or 4wd cheers :2tsup:
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20th August 2011, 12:02 PM
Thread: What next
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Bugger just have to wear a disguise!!!!:doh: just...
Bugger just have to wear a disguise!!!!:doh: just like speed cameras its evidence ?after the fact , nothing to do with prevention ,just crap ,1984 was some time ago . cheers from paradise see me on...
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14th August 2011, 07:18 PM
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tommy bar chucks are a pain:C got the big vicmark...
tommy bar chucks are a pain:C got the big vicmark and very impressed with the grip . leaves the novas well behind. :oo:came with a lathe and would recomend it if you have a spindle lock , cheers Bob
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4th August 2011, 06:34 PM
Thread: Another Lathe For
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All that and powerfeed where do i sign? how do i...
All that and powerfeed where do i sign? how do i move it? we still have logs up here , perhaps not quite that size . cheers Bob
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24th July 2011, 08:39 AM
Thread: Log Loader for Tandem Trailer
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well done steff wouldnt like to roll that over...
well done steff wouldnt like to roll that over the side . had a winch mounted on the tray of my last ute , had a steel tray , and with ramps worked well , now have alloy tray and tractor with forks ,...
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12th July 2011, 08:07 PM
Thread: The new Kelton Carving Jig
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there website has some info and videos check it...
there website has some info and videos check it :2tsup: out
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11th July 2011, 07:15 PM
Thread: ute camper
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thanks Robbo will contact them for prices etc ....
thanks will contact them for prices etc . cheers Bob :2tsup:
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4th July 2011, 09:49 AM
Thread: chain brake kit for a Stihl 076?
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look up chainsaw parts on ebay.com [usa ] some...
look up chainsaw parts on ebay.com [usa ] some amazing spares available as they seem to hang on to the older saws , cheers Bob
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3rd July 2011, 07:45 PM
Thread: Horizontal Log Bandmill
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in those days people were cheap tools were...
in those days people were cheap tools were dear:oo:, remember the old factories driven by flat belts on long shafts?:C guards were on the door not the machines ,good thing thats gone :2tsup:
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27th June 2011, 12:56 PM
Thread: ute camper
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ute camper
looking at purchasing/ useing one and wondered if any one had experience and/or opinions ,with them? want some thing for quick setup, and dont want to tow . will be 4wd ing please help cheers Bob
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23rd June 2011, 10:58 AM
Thread: Resaw machine?
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band saws work well as small kerf , they do need...
band saws work well as small kerf , they do need to be set up properly and corect blades used . there is no other way to cut such a small kerf . or cut thicker and use a saw bench . cheers Bob
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23rd June 2011, 10:54 AM
Thread: Festool Pricing is very high
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thats true bob l but it really stinks ,although...
thats true bob l but it really stinks ,although with chain saws you can get them from the usa at a great price , some of the festools were cheaper in the uk , some sellers post rates are ok some its...
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19th June 2011, 07:21 PM
Thread: black salve
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black salve
it is with some hesitation i detail my experiences with this cure . Had a skin cancer on my back burnt off ouch , came back again after a year or so , treated with this and cured in about 3 weeks ....
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18th June 2011, 01:59 PM
Thread: Help please.
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try usa ebay have seen some inverters 110 v in...
try usa ebay have seen some inverters 110 v in 240 v out . dont understand too much about these thing but if you have a modern machine it may be verry fussy regarding cycles and votage . cheers Bob
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17th June 2011, 09:38 AM
Thread: Lucas mill cover
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we need a shed up here as the wet season will...
we need a shed up here as the wet season will drown most machinery:U have a tarp and tent poles i used before the shed . you may want to tie it down well too cheers Bob
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15th June 2011, 06:46 PM
Thread: Small softwood logs milling
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if you can set up a few side by side , although...
if you can set up a few side by side , although with power feed it not going to male it a lot easier ? what brand is the mill ? looks a good setup cheers bob
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14th June 2011, 08:39 AM
Thread: Help please!!!
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I would suggest just get a semi chisel chain for...
I would suggest just get a semi chisel chain for the 20in bar , check the tension is right ,snaps back to the bar , for the 090 i would run 404 ,as its a gutsy saw , and will pull a big bar . i had...
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11th June 2011, 08:32 PM
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cnc bbq
A BIG THANK YOU TO RUSSEL AND FAMILY:2tsup:. AND THE MANY PEOPLE WHO MADE THIS A VERY ENJOYABLE AND EDUCATIONAL DAY OUT:2tsup:. ALSO A BIG THANK YOU TO THE SPONSORS FOR THERE GENEROUS DONATION OF...
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7th June 2011, 05:51 PM
Thread: oxy welding help
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oxy welding help
just got my renewal from boc , for cylinder rental , :C is there a cheaper way?:? feel i should get a better deal on rent and gas cost :doh: any thoughts leads most welcome , thanks Bob
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5th June 2011, 03:20 PM
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bbq
Count me in very keen to see how it all works , cheers Bob :)
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31st May 2011, 08:43 AM
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I started out with a home made frame copied of...
I started out with a home made frame copied of another a local guy had , and used a 65cc homelitewith a 600 bar , this served me well for years . still works . mostly use a lucas 6 inch mill as its a...
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14th May 2011, 04:38 PM
Thread: Taps
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hey mate had this 20 years ago its a fair...
hey mate had this 20 years ago its a fair bastard of a thing , wasnt taken seriously then by the doctors . a local support group was some help , i tried oxygen therapy , an author ed mccabe has a...
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13th May 2011, 08:00 PM
Thread: Jonsered 600+ chainsaw mill.
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they come up in the classifieds and ebay , you...
they come up in the classifieds and ebay , you can get some good deals on huskys from the usa website . you need a dealer local to you that knows about milling , and they are scarce on the ground....
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13th May 2011, 07:55 PM
Thread: Variable Frequency Drive Problem
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they work buy changing the single phase 220v...
they work buy changing the single phase 220v household powerto 3 phase. then adjusting the cycles usually 50. wich equates to 1440 rpm on 4 pole motor .usually they go from around 8 to 75 cycles...