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6th August 2022, 06:15 PM
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'speed lock' ducting is available in 125mm, but...
'speed lock' ducting is available in 125mm, but might be a bit $$$ , unless you can find second hand etc.
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6th August 2022, 06:13 PM
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one option is find someone getting ride of their...
one option is find someone getting ride of their old oil heater. the outer tube of the flue was often 5" and very long lengths of galv. with the flue being 4". hope this helps.
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6th July 2016, 09:37 PM
Thread: Aldi Shop Vac filters
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the pre filter goes over the usual pleated...
the pre filter goes over the usual pleated filter. being a nylon type material the dust just 'falls' off. but does need the occasional bump to help it. i lift the motor off the vac every so often and...
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6th July 2016, 08:55 PM
Thread: Aldi Shop Vac filters
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looking at their web site it looks like they are...
looking at their web site it looks like they are now powerfit pre filter, cost $5.75, looks like the ryobi unit, from the photo ? mine is like a nylon/goretex type material.
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6th July 2016, 07:55 PM
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silky oak can be very nasty, give it a wide...
silky oak can be very nasty, give it a wide berth. I found I can't go anywhere near it, without suffering similar effects to what you have mentioned.
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6th July 2016, 07:49 PM
Thread: Blower noise reduction question ?
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Blower noise reduction question ?
I have made a blower ( and cyclone) using Bill Pentz design and using a Clearvue impeller. made entirely from thick mild steel sheet. using a 3 phase motor. 50 hz. (not looking at using a speed drive...
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6th July 2016, 07:30 PM
Thread: Do room filters work?
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one thing to consider with the room filters is...
one thing to consider with the room filters is how to clean them. I have used one for years ( in combination with a range of other dust extraction) and yes they collect dust that ultimately needs to...
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6th July 2016, 07:19 PM
Thread: Aldi Shop Vac filters
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I have been using a ryobi 'cover' on my aldi shop...
I have been using a ryobi 'cover' on my aldi shop vac for a number of years. does a fantastic job and are inexpensive. they are an orange colour made from a nylon type material that the dust just...
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14th July 2013, 10:25 AM
Thread: Hose for hand held power tools
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over the years I have managed to buy large dia...
over the years I have managed to buy large dia vac hose ( by the metre) from Rapidclean ( Newcastle) and the assoc. end fittings. (no affiliation , just good service)
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14th July 2013, 10:16 AM
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dust mask
I have been using a dust bee gone mask for many years as well as a powered helmet ( like a protector t3) and the dust bee gone is by no means great, it still can make your glasses fog and does not...
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23rd June 2013, 10:56 AM
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snipe problem
Guys, many years ago before I bought my unit, I remember reading in a book ( before the net was available) a suggestion to buy a thicknesser that you could lock the columns between each cut. At the...
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13th June 2013, 03:54 PM
Thread: New Bandsaw on order.
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kreg fence
Glenrob, for what its worth I recently fitted a Kreg fence to my makita bandsaw. I have yet to try it for resawing, but overall the aluminium sections are very solid, and well designed. The main...
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17th July 2012, 07:48 AM
Thread: Advice need for buying small bandsaw
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Thanks for the reply, interesting unit, but I...
Thanks for the reply, interesting unit, but I already have a metal cutting version of those, I am after one with a proper table/fence etc.
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16th July 2012, 08:23 AM
Thread: Advice need for buying small bandsaw
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Thanks for posting the photos, I noticed that...
Thanks for posting the photos, I noticed that Carbatec and Leda sell a 10" with a cast table etc. I wonder if anyone has experience with the Carbatec unit?
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15th July 2012, 02:23 PM
Thread: Advice need for buying small bandsaw
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Thanks for the responses, yes I have considered a...
Thanks for the responses, yes I have considered a scroll saw ( perhaps I need one of those as well?) I have used a scroll saw, and for the work I have in mind I think they might be a bit slow and go...
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15th July 2012, 09:38 AM
Thread: Advice need for buying small bandsaw
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Advice need for buying small bandsaw
Hi All, I already own a large bandsaw but am looking at buying a small 'bench top' size unit. To set up almost permanently with a small blade and perhaps blade stabilizer.For cutting thin work and...
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16th July 2011, 09:10 AM
Thread: Dust tools in the Shopping Center!!!
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Thanks for posting, very interesting. If its...
Thanks for posting, very interesting. If its anything like the Bill Pentz mini then it would probably work best with a large vacuum. If you read Bill's info on these 'mini's' it seems that they are...
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6th July 2011, 07:54 AM
Thread: Deep hollowing tools???
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Having the usual bend/s in the shaft and the tip...
Having the usual bend/s in the shaft and the tip in line with the shaft work, up to a point. When you are hollowing on the sidewalls and under the very top of more of a 'square' or sphere shaped...
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5th July 2011, 06:48 PM
Thread: Deep hollowing tools???
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HSS, if you like the option of using a side...
HSS, if you like the option of using a side handle ( which I have been using for many years, when working freehand) you will absolutely love using a good quality hollowing rig. While free hand can...
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5th July 2011, 06:35 PM
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Unfortunately the stake I have is not much help...
Unfortunately the stake I have is not much help as it is damaged, but looking at the socket, it is definitely not square and shows no signs of wear, virtually new. Being a PLUMB brand it should be...
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3rd July 2011, 09:28 PM
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Yes, many years ago, before I got hold of my own...
Yes, many years ago, before I got hold of my own bench socket. I can't remember their exact shape. For memory the stakes fitted neatly.
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3rd July 2011, 06:55 PM
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Help needed with sheetmetal STAKE bench socket?
Hi all, I have a Plumb brand bench socket that is designed to hold sheet metal-working STAKES. ( I only own one stake)
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28th June 2011, 10:28 PM
Thread: Deep hollowing tools???
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HSS if I read it correctly you have reasonable...
HSS if I read it correctly you have reasonable size opening given that you are only doing 120 diam. which means you don't really need to angle the tool very much and you should be able to overcome...
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27th June 2011, 07:53 AM
Thread: Deep hollowing tools???
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HSS, unlike Jim's comment. you have more than 2...
HSS, unlike Jim's comment. you have more than 2 options. There are numerous tools available on the market.
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26th June 2011, 09:22 AM
Thread: 8" bench grinder purchase advice
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Having owned a variety of 8" grinders, fast and...
Having owned a variety of 8" grinders, fast and slow. The big advantage with the slow ( albeit they are usually more expensive to buy) is they 1. remove material slower and hence give you more...
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4th May 2011, 06:34 PM
Thread: Woodturning on metal lathe?
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you should be able to pick up an 'adequate' wood...
you should be able to pick up an 'adequate' wood lathe for around $400 even new like the Woodfast midi size, particularly if you have not turned much before.
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4th May 2011, 10:46 AM
Thread: Doughnut Chuck
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Ian, I made mine with removable round disc...
Ian, I made mine with removable round disc inserts, with different size openings, that fit in to the front disc,(rebated) so it fits different work. rather than make different size discs for the...
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4th May 2011, 10:40 AM
Thread: Woodturning on metal lathe?
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If you presently use the metal lathe for turning...
If you presently use the metal lathe for turning metal etc, and you can afford to keep it, DON'T I repeat DON'T sell it.
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3rd May 2011, 11:00 AM
Thread: Best way to cut lathe stock?
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I'll second that. they are the best 300 odd $ you...
I'll second that. they are the best 300 odd $ you can spend. It would be the last machine to leave my workshop. The Starret brand blades from H&F are the best to use IMO. After owning one for decades...
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3rd May 2011, 10:49 AM
Thread: Doughnut Chuck
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Ian, seeing you asked, one thing you might want...
Ian, seeing you asked, one thing you might want to consider is putting some wing nuts between the two plates. While using my chuck I wondered what would happen if the piece broke ( assuming the...
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16th April 2011, 09:25 AM
Thread: Woodfast mini or jet midi lathe??
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If you had seen how much stuff I had in the...
If you had seen how much stuff I had in the boot/car, I was lucky to fit in.:U
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15th April 2011, 07:49 AM
Thread: Help with wiring a teco fm50 vfd !!!
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Thanks for the updated drg Keith and the comments...
Thanks for the updated drg Keith and the comments about shielding.
From the new updated drg.
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14th April 2011, 10:50 PM
Thread: which lathe
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I think the nova has a round bar bed (can be a...
I think the nova has a round bar bed (can be a pain) but swivel head where as the tough are very solid cast iron ( very good) but fixed head with relatively small swing.
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14th April 2011, 10:43 PM
Thread: Has anyone made their own magnabend
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I might make some quick inquiries at the local...
I might make some quick inquiries at the local special steel supplier
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14th April 2011, 08:55 PM
Thread: Help with wiring a teco fm50 vfd !!!
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Hello Stuart, yes I guess I was thinking of...
Hello Stuart, yes I guess I was thinking of inching, where you might want to have a preset speed that you can select for various operations. And I thought if it is easy to add then it would be a nice...
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14th April 2011, 08:27 PM
Thread: Has anyone made their own magnabend
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Has anyone made their own magnabend
I have just been reading through the info on making your own magnabend.
Has anyone made one or priced the components? eg: steel and copper wire etc.
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14th April 2011, 07:57 PM
Thread: Help with wiring a teco fm50 vfd !!!
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Stuart, if there is only a spst switch for the...
Stuart, if there is only a spst switch for the jog ( as you mentioned in your earlier post. And the fwd/reverse switch is set to either one. Then, if you select jog ( without hitting the start...
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14th April 2011, 07:41 PM
Thread: Woodfast mini or jet midi lathe??
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thanks guys for your responses, sounds like some...
thanks guys for your responses, sounds like some 'happy Woodfast customers'.
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14th April 2011, 07:19 PM
Thread: Help with wiring a teco fm50 vfd !!!
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Hello Stuart thanks for the response. I was...
Hello Stuart thanks for the response. I was assuming that you first have to hit the start button, then the motor runs at the selected speed and then if you push the jog button it would either speed...
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14th April 2011, 06:15 PM
Thread: Help with wiring a teco fm50 vfd !!!
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Keith and Stuart, I have played around with...
Keith and Stuart,
I have played around with the drawing, trying to add a jog function that can operate in both FWD and REV.
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14th April 2011, 07:35 AM
Thread: Help with wiring a teco fm50 vfd !!!
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Thanks Keith, I will study the drawing today....
Thanks Keith, I will study the drawing today. thanks for posting it.
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13th April 2011, 09:46 PM
Thread: Woodfast mini or jet midi lathe??
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Thanks for the replies thus far. I know that they...
Thanks for the replies thus far. I know that they are not large lathes and when turning you would need to keep that in mind. but with a modest size belt/pulleys and motor they potentially could do...
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13th April 2011, 05:57 PM
Thread: Woodfast mini or jet midi lathe??
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thanks Avery, does it have much 'power' eg: does...
thanks Avery, does it have much 'power' eg: does the belt slip etc or anything like that if you turn something near its capacity. eg: 300mm in diam.
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13th April 2011, 03:40 PM
Thread: Woodfast mini or jet midi lathe??
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thanks Jim, have you any experience with the Jet?...
thanks Jim, have you any experience with the Jet? re belt sizes bearings etc.
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13th April 2011, 03:18 PM
Thread: Help with wiring a teco fm50 vfd !!!
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Thanks again Stuart, you must not have anything...
Thanks again Stuart, you must not have anything to do. LOL, but run around and answer 'silly' questions by me.
I really appreciate you taking the time.
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13th April 2011, 02:57 PM
Thread: Help with wiring a teco fm50 vfd !!!
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If you use the stop function ( as shown in his...
If you use the stop function ( as shown in his drawing) as your main stop ( as I guess you can simply add numerous stop switches eg: knee bar/ door lockouts etc in series) to the circuit BUT, how do...
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13th April 2011, 02:16 PM
Thread: Help with wiring a teco fm50 vfd !!!
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Hi, Stuart, that was fast. yes as you say the...
Hi, Stuart, that was fast. yes as you say the on/off switch in spst. If you don't set up the emergency stop as he has shown ( i like your thinking) then how do you suggest to wire up the stop...
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13th April 2011, 01:18 PM
Thread: Woodfast mini or jet midi lathe??
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Woodfast mini or jet midi lathe??
I am thinking of buying a midi lathe ( already have bigger lathe)
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13th April 2011, 01:03 PM
Thread: Help with wiring a teco fm50 vfd !!!
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Fm50 control wiring
Thanks for the reply Stuart. I think that I would probably feel 'easier' if I set the unit up with external relay/s but I am still very intrigued how people can wire these units using its own...
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13th April 2011, 07:51 AM
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Thanks all, for your responses thus far. I will...
Thanks all, for your responses thus far. I will be wiring the unit on the test best thus far with the intention of using on a lathe ( that doesn't have any controls).
So I would like to replicate...