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14th March 2016, 04:12 PM
Thread: Gwen 12 Plan
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Just came across this old thread and note there...
Just came across this old thread and note there is no reference to Charlie Cunningham who if I remember correctly designed the Gwen 12 along with quick cat (spelling), manta, yvonne and many others...
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28th August 2012, 12:08 PM
Thread: GMC compressor parts.
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GMC compressor.
Herbie,
Thanks a lot, part ordered and in the mail to me this afternoon.
Great site & great people.
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28th August 2012, 06:07 AM
Thread: GMC compressor parts.
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GMC compressor parts.
Trust someone may be able to point me in the direction of a supplier carrying parts for a GMC compressor. I require the plastic oil level sight glass or failing that a bung suitable to plug the hole....
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24th May 2012, 06:05 PM
Thread: Triton respirator.
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Triton Respirator
Thanks for all the replies, particularly the link to rig up the lead - acid gel battery. I will persue that avenue.
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23rd May 2012, 03:14 PM
Thread: Triton respirator.
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Triton respirator.
The 5 x 2v batteries in my respirator blower have finally reached the end of their life, charges will no longer hold. Have tried to find replacement but can only find some in smaller sizes at Jaycar,...
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22nd February 2012, 01:07 PM
Thread: Bunya Nut tree.
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Bunya Nut tree.
Just had the misfortune for my 12yr old Bunya Nut tree to be blown down. At least it missed my workshop, orchid house, wood shed and water tank.
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1st February 2012, 03:41 PM
Thread: Brass half oval
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Brass strip.
Bagman,
If you have not already had a reply re a Brisbane supplier try;
George Weston
75 Alexandra Place
Murarrie
07 3348 9999
3/4 " Dee in 3.6m length was $37.03++, 1" $50.76++ about 3-4... -
12th September 2011, 06:10 PM
Thread: wood bricks
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Wood Briquettes.
Carlow,
Good topic. I went down this path many years ago and as I recall with moderate success. It was in the era of making briquettes from mushing up paper with water and pressing the resultant... -
12th May 2011, 12:11 PM
Thread: Toy kangaroo pattern
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Toy pattern.
Many thanks to all who replied. I now have exactly what I was looking for, time to start toy making.
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4th May 2011, 05:13 PM
Thread: Toy kangaroo pattern
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Toy kangaroo pattern
Toymakers. As a child some 60 yrs ago my father used to almost mass produce little rocking toy kangaroos. In profile about 6 - 8" long cut with coping saw from rough 3/4" timber. The legs looked like...
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11th November 2010, 04:45 PM
Thread: Training in the use of a skew.
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Thanks.
Thanks to all for the suggestions. Firstly Tewantin. Located on the Sunshine Coast beside Noosa.
I will contact both John Ewart and . No problem going down through Coffs or down the coast and... -
10th November 2010, 03:19 PM
Thread: Training in the use of a skew.
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Training in the use of a skew.
My big fear after many years of self training through books and videos still remains the use of a skew chisel. Try as I may the use of that frightening tool in forming radiui etc still eludes me. In...
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27th September 2010, 01:55 PM
Thread: Blade set.
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Blade set.
Over the weekend I was putting a particularly old lump of redgum, about 3" thick through the bandsaw. The blade noise suddenly changed and I could not maintain a straight cut with the blade running...
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12th March 2009, 05:35 PM
Thread: What wood is this, came from a fence
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Your fence timber.
My first thought on looking at the enlarged 'photos was brigalow. Perhaps not quite dark enough. When plentiful this was used for farm fencing and farm buildings out west of Brisbane. Even when aged...
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11th December 2008, 04:48 PM
Thread: ebonizing
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Ebonising.
On day with too much time on my hands I tried ebonising and texturing prior to completing a large hairy oak fruit bowl.
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28th October 2008, 01:23 PM
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How can a discussion on Blanks - logs end up like...
How can a discussion on Blanks - logs end up like this ??.
And don't forget the Soldiers Settlers ( or Blockies ) Blocks. 640 acres or one square mile with no nature strip. . Surveyors had the right... -
20th October 2008, 06:16 PM
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Had similar issues with an above ground pool...
Had similar issues with an above ground pool built partly in the ground, high water table, and backfilled with sand. Didn't expect it to last long, at least until the kids left home or a decent...
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7th August 2008, 05:48 PM
Thread: Sails for a putt put launch
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Sails for a putt put launch
I am currently about 75% through building a David Payne 4.25m launch, stretched to 4.75m and have deceided it would look good, but in all liklehood not sail too well if I rigged her with something...
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6th August 2008, 04:38 PM
Thread: GMC Lathe = Addiction
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I really must give my thoughts on the issue of...
I really must give my thoughts on the issue of GMC type lathes. I have been hovering around this site for many years learning, only recently joining. During that time my work in construction took me...