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25th October 2007, 11:11 AM
Thread: Ventilated Ridge Capping
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Hi Rod, Thx for your reply. Can the rain get...
Hi Rod,
Thx for your reply. Can the rain get through the E-Vent? Do you order these /metre or are they standard length?Have you any contact numbers or will I Google E-Vent?
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25th October 2007, 07:04 AM
Thread: Ventilated Ridge Capping
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Ventilated Ridge Capping
Hi All,
We're replacing an old steel flat roof patio/verandah, with a combination colourbond steel flat roof verandah across the back of the house adjoining a gable roof patio at the side of the... -
10th October 2007, 05:46 PM
Thread: Concrete Saw for Trenching
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Concrete Saw for Trenching
Hi All,
Have just finished refurbishing an old Dembicon concrete floor saw. Has a 9hp Honda engine and can take a 14"dia, blade with 4" depth of cut.My idea being to cut a 3"-4"slot in each of 2... -
7th February 2007, 12:06 PM
Thread: Saw a lathe on Ebay today
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Hercus Lathes are excellant for home use! Their...
Hercus Lathes are excellant for home use! Their lathes are fairly basic in construction and can be easily o/hauled. Hercus are based in Adelaide at Regency Park, they carry a good range of spares,...
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6th February 2007, 06:45 PM
Thread: Saw a lathe on Ebay today
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Hi Sterob, Little Hafco AL54 going to auction...
Hi Sterob,
Little Hafco AL54 going to auction here in Adelaide on Thursday 8th (lot #120), 2004 build, but might be too basic ie. change wheels, not geared head, 750mm bed length. Mason Gray Strange... -
6th February 2007, 10:57 AM
Thread: Posting Pics
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Posting Pics
Hi All,
Not too sure? in how to go about posting pics accompanying a post. Have taken some digital camera shots and uploaded them to a folder in the PC they are jpeg's.
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5th February 2007, 12:34 PM
Thread: For those in Adelaide
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Thxs Himzol, I managed to get one,even in a box ...
Thxs Himzol,
I managed to get one,even in a box with instructions etc, $229. Have got a couple of jobs pending ie. replace a steel sheet pergola with timber and UV resistant sheets, and maybe... -
29th January 2007, 11:33 PM
Thread: Internal staircase?
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Hi Pawnhead, I thank you in advance for any...
Hi Pawnhead,
I thank you in advance for any info, I might glean from you regarding a staircase or set of steps, whatever it takes, to lead down into my cellar which is undergoing renovation.I plan... -
24th December 2006, 10:50 AM
Thread: One to think about!!
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Hi, The council workers around my area use a...
Hi,
The council workers around my area use a cherry picker for pruning some huge gums. The guy in the c/p uses a stihl petrol chainsaw with an extended straight shaft of about 3 metres in length.... -
11th November 2006, 07:11 AM
Thread: GMC Thicknesser
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Thanks Gumby! Regards, Gary.
Thanks Gumby!
Regards,
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10th November 2006, 09:05 AM
Thread: GMC Thicknesser
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GMC Thicknesser
Hi,
Have read here in the past about these $199 or $299? GMC brand thicknessers, I think Bunnings had out on special or clearance a few months back. The price seems right, for occasional home use,... -
9th November 2006, 12:06 AM
Thread: Planing Painted Timber
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Thanks everyone, Yep! I do have a heatgun, so...
Thanks everyone,
Yep! I do have a heatgun, so will probably try that, also the paint stripper,but this is probably 2 or 3 layers(although I haven't checked ) and may be 35-40 years worth of... -
8th November 2006, 12:19 AM
Thread: Planing Painted Timber
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Planing Painted Timber
Gents,
I'm not a "woody" at heart, so before someone 'flames' me....just like you to know....ha!ha!:eek:
Is there a problem with using a power planer either hand held or fixed to shave painted... -
7th November 2006, 11:49 PM
Thread: Metal bluing solution
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Hi bsrlee, Have wondered what goes into those...
Hi bsrlee,
Have wondered what goes into those "cold blueing" solutions that you pay heaps for,like $12+ for a little plastic bottle.I just recently had to blue some lathe parts and used both the... -
5th November 2006, 11:11 AM
Thread: Lever Dial Indicator
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Hi Sterob, My TESATAST Dial Indicator can...
Hi Sterob,
My TESATAST Dial Indicator can perform that task. It has 25mm Dial and reads 0.01mm increments. TESA is the brand name, I think they are a Swiss company.
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24th October 2006, 12:09 PM
Thread: Home made power feed for HM-45
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Hey! more power to ya, keep us posted by all...
Hey! more power to ya, keep us posted by all means regarding the power feed set up. Are you happy with the mill?, been looking at the same model for awhile now myself.
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18th October 2006, 12:06 PM
Thread: 9 inch Hercus Lathe
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Hi Brian, Recently I added some gears to my...
Hi Brian,
Recently I added some gears to my collection to complete the set. Mine were imported , bought on EBay at auction. My lathe is a 9"B Southbend, the Hercus is a clone of the S/B. You may... -
2nd October 2006, 11:24 AM
Thread: power feed for a HM-45
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Hi Sterob, Sorry can't help with alternative...
Hi Sterob,
Sorry can't help with alternative power feed, but the HM-45 looks like its good value for money, have you been using it since you bought it ?
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13th September 2006, 01:28 PM
Thread: Howto drill large hole?
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Hi Fly, You could re-sharpen your 5/8" drill bit...
Hi Fly,
You could re-sharpen your 5/8" drill bit to cut sheetmetal. This is a bit awkward to explain, but basically you grind away about 95% of the cutting edge of the drill, this becomes clearance.... -
29th July 2006, 10:54 AM
Thread: SCM Planer & Thicknesser
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SCM Planer & Thicknesser
Gents,
I don't know anything about these machines, but it looks heavy duty, has anyone any info on them? Sorry I don't have a model number or a photo just yet, not even sure whether it's single or... -
8th April 2006, 11:09 AM
Thread: MAKTEK Cordless Drill
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Maktek C/d
Thanks Pat,
I also have several Makita power tools and likewise have had no problems with any of them.Haven't tried any GMC gear as yet.
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8th April 2006, 03:16 AM
Thread: MAKTEK Cordless Drill
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MAKTEK Cordless Drill
Hi All,
Is the MAKTEK brand Makita or part thereof?
Special on in Adelaide with Gasweld, MAKTEK 12V Cordless Drill , 2x Batteries, I suppose a charger has to come with it? Case? doesn't say in the... -
22nd March 2006, 12:43 AM
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1/2 Doz. Apricots
Yep, I reckon that should do it...lol
Hey! I've got a couple of those planes too.....not sure what numbers they are
but they look old. Ha!Ha!..I laughed in the face of danger.
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22nd February 2006, 04:45 PM
Thread: Cutting stainless steel pipe
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Hi Ratchet, Not sure whether food grade...
Hi Ratchet,
Not sure whether food grade aluminium tube is available, but if you have a choice about which material to work with then choose the ally for this job.
Reasons are.....Tube wall will... -
18th February 2006, 09:40 AM
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Hi, If you have enough material to drill into ie...
Hi,
If you have enough material to drill into ie depth of the tapping size hole, might I suggest a slight counterbore the exact diameter of the tapped hole. So if you want to drill & tap a 5/16"W... -
15th February 2006, 12:54 PM
Thread: WIP - Trailer
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Trailer Sides
Hey, "Butcherman",
Did you have the sides of the trailer formed up at a sheetmetal workshop?, or can you buy that profile, "off the shelf", say from stratco or a trailer manufacturer?
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7th February 2006, 01:14 AM
Thread: Cellar Ceiling
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Cellar Ceiling
Gedday,
My first thread here so please excuse me if some of my terminology is incorrect. I've got a project happening i.e refurbishing a cellar. I've managed to re-render, seal and paint the... -
25th January 2006, 06:05 PM
Thread: Artisan Combo
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Artisan/Stairs
Yeah!
Thanks gents. Zed the knowledge you possess for one so young (1year).......I'm amazed!Ha!Ha! I just got this machine home and while it's still on the trailer blew the motor and anything else... -
25th January 2006, 03:25 PM
Thread: Artisan Combo
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Artisan Combo
Hi all,
New here so If I use some incorrect terminology please bear with me.
I'm now the owner of an Artisan Combination Home Joiner Buzzer/ Circular Saw/Planer.
I plan to manufacture a set of... -
7th December 2005, 07:35 PM
Thread: 7/16" ACME LH 10 TPI Tap
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Thanks problem "solvered"
Bought new Screw and Nut from Hercus at Regency Park a suburb of Adelaide.
Hercus built reproductions of the Southbend lathe that the Crossfeed Screw and Nut were out of. I didn't realise that they... -
5th December 2005, 11:57 AM
Thread: 7/16" ACME LH 10 TPI Tap
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7/16" ACME LH 10 TPI Tap
Hi All,
My first thread in this forum, will try not to cock it up.
Looking to source a 7/16" ACME Left Hand threaded tap of 10 threads per inch,to manufacture a bronze nut for a lathe crossfeed...