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17th March 2016, 01:50 PM
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Well getting the blade to be parallel with the...
Well getting the blade to be parallel with the mitre slot is the next exiting challenge. I can't move the mechanism that holds the blade, trunnions etc, far enough to one side to align it. The tilt...
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17th March 2016, 12:25 PM
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Got the saw back together, arbor runs smooth and...
Got the saw back together, arbor runs smooth and quiet but the adjustment for raise and tilt are very tight. I've had it apart half a dozen times this morning but can't improve things. Well...
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16th March 2016, 08:06 PM
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My new bearings arrived the other day and I was...
My new bearings arrived the other day and I was going to put them in myself when I remembered an engineering place that I pass on my daily walk, Dropped in to ask if he could do them and he did them...
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16th March 2016, 02:58 PM
Thread: Men's Shed Router
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Another one mentioned quite a bit on the X-Carve...
Another one mentioned quite a bit on the X-Carve forums is Estlcam. Not free but pretty cheap ($US50 I think)
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15th March 2016, 10:21 PM
Thread: Men's Shed Router
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Take a look at Fusion360...
Take a look at Fusion360 from Autodesk. Free for none commercial use and includes an excellent CAM program.
For grbl, check out grbl controller, better (I think) than ugcs.
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15th March 2016, 10:10 PM
Thread: Tasmanian internet access
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Well they've supposedly added extra capacity from...
Well they've supposedly added extra capacity from Telstra but it hasn't made any difference at all.
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15th March 2016, 02:43 PM
Thread: Tasmanian internet access
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Annoying as the slow internet is, it's of...
Annoying as the slow internet is, it's of secondary importance compared to the power situation. Basslink was a major export of power (from Tassie) with Hydro Tasmania taking full advantage of their...
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14th March 2016, 07:54 PM
Thread: Rust Removal - 21st century
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Laser ablation - the rust is turned into plasma...
Laser ablation - the rust is turned into plasma because it absorbs the energy from the laser where as the bare metal reflects most of it (at infra red wavelengths)
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14th March 2016, 06:40 PM
Thread: Rust Removal - 21st century
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And doesn't it make such a cool sound?
And doesn't it make such a cool sound?
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12th March 2016, 03:44 PM
Thread: Tasmanian internet access
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Looks like the increase in speed was due to a...
Looks like the increase in speed was due to a lack of users (probably giving up in disgust) rather than some remedial action taken by iiNet. I'll have to find something constructive to do tonight...
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12th March 2016, 07:12 AM
Thread: Tasmanian internet access
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The problem that I, and a large percentage of...
The problem that I, and a large percentage of Tasmanian Internet users, is having is mostly due to the ISP. Most ISP's arranged capacity with Telstra well before the cable was cut (the original fault...
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11th March 2016, 10:40 PM
Thread: Tasmanian internet access
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Tasmanian internet access
In December, the Basslink power cable suffered a fault restricting power imports from Victoria (I'd always though it was to export Tassie hydro power?). Apart from the impact on power usage in...
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10th March 2016, 10:26 PM
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That's some nice looking timber for the price,...
That's some nice looking timber for the price, and a more than nice looking bench.
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9th March 2016, 11:22 PM
Thread: Expensive Mechanical
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Not too many in the cab but a heap in the back....
Not too many in the cab but a heap in the back. There's a caravan style 240V inlet at the rear and the wires have just been cut off. From another forum, I understand that ex-ambulances are a...
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9th March 2016, 09:23 PM
Thread: Expensive Mechanical
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I know what you mean about 'extra wiring'. I have...
I know what you mean about 'extra wiring'. I have a van that's ex-police and while some care may have been taken when putting all the lights, sirens etc in, it certainly wasn't when it came to...
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9th March 2016, 05:17 PM
Thread: My last time, I hope
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I know what you mean about painting being...
I know what you mean about painting being relaxing. Once the prep is done, the applying the paint is an easy, repetitive task that lets you think about other things while you do it.
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7th March 2016, 05:22 PM
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I got the rip saw blade and when I was putting it...
I got the rip saw blade and when I was putting it in, I noticed a bit of side play in the arbor. Hoisted the say up onto the bench (love the overhead hoist) and stripped it down - make that a LOT of...
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5th March 2016, 10:06 PM
Thread: First the shed, then the workshop
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+1 on the bench depth. My main bench is 900mm...
+1 on the bench depth. My main bench is 900mm deep (green tongue flooring top) and at 190cm tall, it's at the limit of my reach.
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5th March 2016, 06:02 PM
Thread: Moving - Give Away Free Items
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What an amazing piece of equipment! Looks like...
What an amazing piece of equipment!
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4th March 2016, 10:00 AM
Thread: Timber yards in Hobart
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Closest timber suppliers are south of Hobart....
Closest timber suppliers are south of Hobart. Island Speciality Timber at Geeveston. Strahan is the place to go, a bit of a hike from Hobart though.
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3rd March 2016, 11:20 AM
Thread: Musical marbles
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Musical marbles
Not your average marble toy!
The Build
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ0nj6wrjyA
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3rd March 2016, 11:17 AM
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A different sort of musical instrument.
Perhaps this one should be filed under toys - marble!
[I posted this under Toys as well, mods feel frr to delete this thread if crossposting is a no-no]
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3rd March 2016, 09:20 AM
Thread: Pooped!
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I've always found Tricleanium...
I've always found Tricleanium to be an effective cleaner of just about anything. Mix it strong enough and you can strip paint.
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1st March 2016, 03:30 PM
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I'm guessing that the definition of 'privacy...
I'm guessing that the definition of 'privacy issue' is one that the scanning software is making up. It could be anything from a virus/trojan to an unexpected web page redirection.
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28th February 2016, 09:14 PM
Thread: software issues
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Sure, it's all part of CNC. There are quite a few...
Sure, it's all part of CNC. There are quite a few Mach3 and Linuxcnc users here.
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27th February 2016, 08:10 PM
Thread: Maybe your next shed or house?
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I'd like to see someone get council approval for...
I'd like to see someone get council approval for building one. :)
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26th February 2016, 04:48 PM
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Thanks for all the advice and suggestions, i feel...
Thanks for all the advice and suggestions, i feel more confident in proceeding.
I'll keep the saw guide/splitter on - I'm too old to learn base 9 arithmetic.
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25th February 2016, 09:05 PM
Thread: 4 Axis enquiry
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Next size up machine is the 6040 which, while...
Next size up machine is the 6040 which, while double the size in X and Y dimensions, only gives 70mm or so of Z travel.
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24th February 2016, 05:19 PM
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You're right Ian! I should have mirrored the...
You're right Ian! I should have mirrored the original diagram, not just viewed it from the other side. :-
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24th February 2016, 04:24 PM
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If I have the fence on the right, the...
If I have the fence on the right, the guard/spliter hits the fence before I can get to 45
Another reason to put the fence on the left
Noted - Just a quick Sketchup image.
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24th February 2016, 03:57 PM
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Here's the two option I have, fence on the right...
Here's the two option I have, fence on the right or fence on the left. Is one option safer than the other?
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24th February 2016, 03:22 PM
Thread: Large computer desk first project
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I built a large computer desk a couple of years...
I built a large computer desk a couple of years ago. 2700mm x 800mm, L shaped with an 800mm return.
All made from 25mm MDF. So far, no sagging of the desk top.
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24th February 2016, 02:16 PM
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I'll pick up a ripping blade as the one I got for...
I'll pick up a ripping blade as the one I got for the saw is just a general purpose blade.
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23rd February 2016, 11:01 AM
Thread: Router for Pantorouter
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Back from the dead - the thread, not me. I've...
Back from the dead - the thread, not me.
I've decided I need a Pantorouter to go with my CNC router. I've a copy of Matthias's latest plans for the Pantorouter XL. I've an Hitachi TR-12 with a... -
22nd February 2016, 03:42 PM
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Tablesaw technique - ripping long timber at 45 °
I'm slowly coming to grips with my refurbished contractor style tables saw. After some practice, my technique has improved to the point where I'm fairly confident my cut pieces are square and...
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19th February 2016, 09:52 AM
Thread: Best small router?
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I have one of those Makita routers/trimmers on my...
I have one of those Makita routers/trimmers on my CNC and it is excellent.
Lots of accessories available for it too, check out the video..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCvm7Zw4aQI
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13th February 2016, 08:59 PM
Thread: Another 3dtek xyz-carve build
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As the spoil board on the XYZ-Carve has a bit of...
As the spoil board on the XYZ-Carve has a bit of flex and is in need of a good surfacing to level it, I've decided to replace it completely.
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12th February 2016, 01:09 AM
Thread: the corn patch
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If not, corn fed chicken is delicious.
If not, corn fed chicken is delicious.
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11th February 2016, 09:54 PM
Thread: the corn patch
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I've had varying success with corn down here....
I've had varying success with corn down here. Last year failed but the year before was great.
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11th February 2016, 08:59 PM
Thread: Aldi 3D Printer
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If you wanted to dip your toe in the 3d printer...
If you wanted to dip your toe in the 3d printer pool, this would have to be the cheapest way you could do it. . The specs look OK too.
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11th February 2016, 02:51 PM
Thread: Moving - Give Away Free Items
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I guess I was lucky when I moved in that I didn't...
I guess I was lucky when I moved in that I didn't have that much. A cheap back-haul removalist to take care of the mill, lathe, fridge and washing machine, the rest travelled down in the van with me....
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11th February 2016, 10:06 AM
Thread: Moving - Give Away Free Items
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Nothing like moving to a new state to force a...
Nothing like moving to a new state to force a clean up :)
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8th February 2016, 09:55 PM
Thread: my new shed
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It'll be full in no time. :)
It'll be full in no time. :)
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8th February 2016, 08:38 PM
Thread: Sketchup Beginner
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If you're looking for serious CAD then you might...
If you're looking for serious CAD then you might want to consider Fusion360 from Autodesk.
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7th February 2016, 12:21 PM
Thread: A quick question
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The manual for my Triton router says to remove...
The manual for my Triton router says to remove the springs for table mounting.
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6th February 2016, 02:33 PM
Thread: Sander name
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Looks like one from Matthias! ...
Looks like one from Matthias!
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6th February 2016, 10:59 AM
Thread: pole hedge trimmer
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Might have to invest in one of these myself, I've...
Might have to invest in one of these myself, I've just been looking out the window at a pittosporum that is in dire need of a trim.I've let it go and now the branches are too high to get at with a...
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5th February 2016, 05:43 PM
Thread: aluminium table top
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Every 50mm or so OK for fixing? It will be...
Every 50mm or so OK for fixing? It will be fastened to an 18mm MDF base.
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5th February 2016, 03:36 PM
Thread: aluminium table top
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Went shopping today and bought all the sail track...
Went shopping today and bought all the sail track that Ullrich had, a total of 25 metres for a price that would have only (just) bought 3 x 1 metre lengths of T-Track.
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5th February 2016, 03:22 PM
Thread: Tassie 5-axis
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I'd love to see a video of this machine in action...
I'd love to see a video of this machine in action or better still, in person. :)