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    I might have to try one. I do touch up the chain...

    I might have to try one. I do touch up the chain lightly on every tank, seems to fly through the wood ok.
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    Full chisel, 30 or 35 degree angle, I use a...

    Full chisel, 30 or 35 degree angle, I use a standard file guide so what ever its set for. I have thought about a semi chisel. I am looking at prices of carton and stihl roll 25ft and a breaker and...
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    Agreed, most of my logs are off the ground using...

    Agreed, most of my logs are off the ground using an excavator but still plenty of dirt etc caught up in the stringy bark from me moving them around. I’ll stick to the normal servicable chain. Cheers
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    Thanks, yes I think I will leave the cheaper...

    Thanks, yes I think I will leave the cheaper stuff alone. I think sharpening is an issue with tungsten
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    Thanks Bob, I will see how I get on.

    Thanks Bob, I will see how I get on.
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    Saw chain recommendation

    Currently using 404 Stihl on my 066 cross cutting my mill logs. All hardwood. Cutting a lot of firewood from logs not suitable for milling.
    I am going through some chains, $50 a chain for a 25”...
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    Bandsaw advice and price please

    I have an opportunity to purchase a seconhand Metabo BAS317 Precision bandsaw. It is from a deceased estate, we dont know what its worth or if they are a good machine. I believe Metabo are a good...
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    Interesting summary of BS, I imagine AS to be...

    Interesting summary of BS, I imagine AS to be similar. I will compare the two products tomorrow and decide. I did veiw some the other day, didn't seem to have any defects.
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    I have been a bit distracted with life etc, I am...

    I have been a bit distracted with life etc, I am about to purchase marine ply for the bilge panels. I see there are two types of marine ply available, cheap and expensive but they are both marine ply...
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    Is the quality of the plywood still as important...

    Is the quality of the plywood still as important if it is to be glassed over both sides and edges ?
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    I have pulled mine appart, re organised my shed...

    I have pulled mine appart, re organised my shed so I have more space. I am now in the process of building a strong back and get it level. I have also installed a larger woodheater. Important to be...
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    Having had another look, I may have to redo it,...

    Having had another look, I may have to redo it, it does not look all that good. Also noticed the most forward temorary wall is missing. I guess the back or jig needs to be fairly solid.
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    Will do. The back frame seems ok

    Will do. The back frame seems ok
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    I have just been through the photos, took an hour...

    I have just been through the photos, took an hour and 15, haha
    Great build, looks like some work involved but not suprised.
    Mine is just tacked with nails, a few gyprock screws.
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    276459276460 Nothing is glued, just tacked

    276459276460

    Nothing is glued, just tacked
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    hopefully there is a photo attached (first...

    hopefully there is a photo attached (first timer)276458
    Its shinny as I just got it home on a wet and very windy day
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    Wow, thanks Steve, very much appreciated. I'm...

    Wow, thanks Steve, very much appreciated. I'm going to have a look now at your build. Your boat looks great. Not too much has been done on mine, I will post some photos shortly.
    Thanks for getting...
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    That would be great Steve, thanks

    That would be great Steve, thanks
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    That is great advice. The GIS interests me, given...

    That is great advice. The GIS interests me, given the support available, ideal for a first build. It can be sailed by one person, rowed or small outboard would actually suit my/our needs more than a...
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    Thanks I will give them a call. the plans say to...

    Thanks I will give them a call. the plans say to see building notes for key to notation numbers, I think there is information on them that I need.
    This is my first build, I will put up photos...
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    4.3.metre plywood sloop Sprinter

    Hi I'm hopeing for some help, I have bought some plans and a partly built hull, plans are complete but there is'nt any building notes. The plans are by Builda-A-Boat plans co from Sydney.. The boat...
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    Nothing a pressure cleaner couldn't fix I'm sure....

    Nothing a pressure cleaner couldn't fix I'm sure. I would have no problems cutting sleepers, I think you would get some great colour, hope you find someone up that way, you may have to go a bit...
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    Have you thought about getting it kiln dried ? It...

    Have you thought about getting it kiln dried ? It does take along time here in Tas, it can even stop drying in winter months depending on where you live. I have succesfully dried blackwood, I allowed...
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    me too :2tsup:

    me too :2tsup:
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    I have had similar experience unfortunately, it...

    I have had similar experience unfortunately, it is a shame but if thats the way it is so be it. I don't care much for aus businesses if they want to rip us off, I'm happy to shop o/s and I do.
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    Not that this has anything to do with wood,...

    Not that this has anything to do with wood, Macca's source their spuds through Simplot and Mcains who contract growers in Tasmania and NZ not China
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    That looks fantastic, well done, bet that was...

    That looks fantastic, well done, bet that was satifying peeling off some timber from something you built. love it

    John
  28. I'm sure I did not suggest that. Making timber...

    I'm sure I did not suggest that. Making timber available for a boat building industry, if any good timber resource is left, is green policy, a sustainable timber industry that is not wood chip driven...
  29. Hi Bob, I like you know the greens are not to...

    Hi Bob, I like you know the greens are not to blame in any way shape or form.
    It is easy for failed industry to simply blame someone or some group , for their failings, thats why the greens get the...
  30. Fair comment Bob, The industry would be in...

    Fair comment Bob, The industry would be in better shape if the large scale wood chip contracts to supply asian markets in the early 70s (supported by the two political parties) were not handed out....
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    The Lucas brothers/family started somewhere, same...

    The Lucas brothers/family started somewhere, same with Peterson. I can't see why you could'nt make one, who knows yours could turn out better than all of them. Simple safe engineering. Go for it....
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    I do not think there would be enough, b/wood has...

    I do not think there would be enough, b/wood has very thick sap wood on the outer
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    Thanks for the info, very helpful. I am unable to...

    Thanks for the info, very helpful. I am unable to repair mine as I butchered it in the proccess of repairing it. I needed to keep using the saw and don't live anywhere near town. I was able to shove...
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    Chainsaw Wreckers Bendigo area ?

    I've managed to crack the handle on my 066. I vaguely remember hearing of a chainsaw wrecking shop in or around Bendigo somewhere. Does anyone know of it ? It was a few years ago that I heard about...
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    thought shelves were too high, you may end up...

    thought shelves were too high, you may end up wearing one on your'e head,
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    Understood, could be the blade needs tuning in,...

    Understood, could be the blade needs tuning in, best way to tell is to look at the teeth marks on the log/boards, look for a leading edge etc. It's in the manual. Could also be a log with lots of...
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    When you set end frames be sure they are lowered...

    When you set end frames be sure they are lowered to thier lowest point before putting rails on. Make sure your end frames match, if not pack up the lowest point to get them level with each...
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    Hi Seth My friend built his 2 storey house with...

    Hi Seth
    My friend built his 2 storey house with timber he cut with one, it was hard work, his only motivation was the savings in dollars. It is possible but hard work.
    regards John
  39. That is good advice

    That is good advice
  40. they are not that bad, the best thing about a...

    they are not that bad, the best thing about a lucas mill is that they are simple, start adding control systems etc, and that is just more that can go wrong, but yes it can be done, for me it is easy...
  41. I recon if you could find a miller in your area...

    I recon if you could find a miller in your area would be the best way to get some training. I was able to watch the chap that I bought mine off, do some milling, When I got it home, I just did what...
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    Nice one Alan. :2tsup: I used to have a old...

    Nice one Alan. :2tsup: I used to have a old Yanmar bocat, bit smaller I recon but it was useful, ole mate I bought it off had made up a quick release and a set of forks for it. Very handy, I was...
  43. Interesting site, had never heard of them before,...

    Interesting site, had never heard of them before, I have saved it to favourites. The bit on green timber was good. As for framing codes, I thought they all came under the BCA (building code of...
  44. Thats a good idea, 38mm thick is ample and would...

    Thats a good idea, 38mm thick is ample and would take less time to dry
  45. timber grading

    My building inspector (building surveyor) is happy to grade my timber as he inspects the constuction. Might be different in other states. I had heard that you had to have timber graded before use, I...
  46. I've had no troubles with it. Some of it may want...

    I've had no troubles with it. Some of it may want to bend and twist, it pays to rack them straight away and put a little weight on top of the racked timber. Might be some different opinions on how...
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    not much the massey wouldn't pull, I use a holden...

    not much the massey wouldn't pull, I use a holden rodeo with a load of wood in the back for traction, before that I used a hilux, on occasions I put chains on the rear wheels. I mainly use my winch...
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    Glad you're back, look forward to your posts...

    Glad you're back, look forward to your posts
    regards John
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    what he said:2tsup:

    what he said:2tsup:
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    sounds like you bought the wrong mill. A lucas...

    sounds like you bought the wrong mill. A lucas will cut anything
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