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6th June 2015, 06:35 AM
Thread: Do I need a new soldering iron?
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Have you cleaned the tip. Try it again after a...
Have you cleaned the tip. Try it again after a little cleaning with sandpaper. It fixed mine (after I read the instructions for the new one telling me to keep the tip clean)
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15th August 2014, 02:23 PM
Thread: Festool warranty transferable upon resale?
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If you have a copy of the original receipt I...
If you have a copy of the original receipt I would assume you could get warranty. Perhaps not the extended part if it's already registered
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19th June 2014, 07:41 AM
Thread: Marine canvas(?) for boat cover question.
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Try Warwick fabrics
You could try Warwick fabrics. They have some outdoor fabrics.
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29th October 2012, 09:03 PM
Thread: How to bend 10mm or 12mm steel tube
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re bending
This link shows the bending setup I copied MetalGeek : Code, Metal and Cleverness: How to Bend Tubing and Pipe by Hand
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29th October 2012, 02:23 PM
Thread: How to bend 10mm or 12mm steel tube
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metal geek might help
MetalGeek : Code, Metal and Cleverness
I've used timber forms for light 10MM SHS
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28th October 2012, 01:27 PM
Thread: Queensland; Timber wanted
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Try Jeff Birt in Gympie
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lucas mill, easy to take prices and a good range of timber.
regards
James
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13th February 2010, 08:08 PM
Thread: Can You Guys Do This?
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https://www.woodworkforums.com/attachments/f118/129...
https://www.woodworkforums.com/attachments/f118/129265d1265710148-can-you-guys-do-bianchi-burn-2-.jpg
No, but at least Cannondale riders can use a speel :B checker
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13th February 2010, 07:41 PM
Thread: Nylon covering for skin-on-frame kayak
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try here
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f32/kayak-skin-frame-sof-supplies-67450/
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24th December 2009, 10:58 AM
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The Phillips head screw in the end is my attempt...
The Phillips head screw in the end is my attempt at a quick adjust fitting. A lathe would have been handy as the screw is not accurately centred and there is some wobble when the cordless drill/...
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27th July 2009, 08:09 PM
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pdfcreator:)
pdfcreator:)
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20th July 2009, 08:24 PM
Thread: Where to Canoe in OZ
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Back to the O.P.'s question, this is where I look...
Back to the O.P.'s question, this is where I look in Queensland. I have also been to http://www.nymboidacanoecentre.com/ at Grafton in NSW, without a canoe unfortunately.
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18th July 2009, 10:16 AM
Thread: public liability
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The Queensland governing body is Q-Comp. Have a...
The Queensland governing body is Q-Comp. Have a look at this site . From memory workcover Qld charges us <$200 per year for 4 part time employees, quite a bit less I think.
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14th July 2009, 05:41 PM
Thread: The Charcoal Foundry
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Wow, That's quite a burner. Would you mind...
Wow,
That's quite a burner. Would you mind posting where you got the plans, and how you constructed it? Perhaps this would be better put in your new thread.
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14th July 2009, 12:40 PM
Thread: The Charcoal Foundry
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Ray, Are you using a regulator for your...
Ray,
Are you using a regulator for your propane burner? also is it a 1 inch or 3/4 inch burner?
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14th July 2009, 12:35 PM
Thread: Cutting a circle in a cylinder
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Barry, I agree, I got the link to this site...
Barry,
I agree, I got the link to this site from Bill Pentz's dust collector website, although I couldn't find that link today.
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14th July 2009, 08:53 AM
Thread: Cutting a circle in a cylinder
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Perhaps this might be useful ...
Perhaps this might be useful
http://www.harderwoods.com/pipe.html
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25th June 2009, 09:17 PM
Thread: Smoother & adjusting hammer
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That plane has a beautifully shaped rear end :B ...
That plane has a beautifully shaped rear end :B
Nice job
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23rd June 2009, 01:30 PM
Thread: Charcoal Forge
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I bought my bentonite clay from The Clay Shed....
I bought my bentonite clay from The Clay Shed. they also have fine washed silica sand. You may be able to find a pottery supplier close to you, otherwise I believe these guys ship. Unfortunately...
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14th June 2009, 09:06 PM
Thread: Bending perspex
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I have used the kitchen oven to heat larger...
I have used the kitchen oven to heat larger sheets.Place the perspex on a form to cool. Google can tell you what temperature to use. Just be aware that the perspex shrinks a little, and that it is...
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13th June 2009, 01:52 PM
Thread: End of a saw-making obsession?
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Thanks for the quick replies Ray and Ian. That...
Thanks for the quick replies Ray and Ian. That gives me some info and encouragement to resume work on my first saw.
Back to the shed
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11th June 2009, 11:02 PM
Thread: End of a saw-making obsession?
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Ray/ Ian This is a bit of a thread detour, but...
Ray/ Ian
This is a bit of a thread detour, but I would like to know how you lay out your tooth spacing. I am trying a "BunnyBob" saw and am struggling to get a 12 TPI saw filed evenly. I have... -
6th June 2009, 10:11 AM
Thread: Weighing in on sharpening
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This post...
This post might help, I think the jigs have some major similarities
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1st June 2009, 08:07 AM
Thread: reject floor boards in qld
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Try giving Robertson Bros...
Try giving Robertson Bros a call. They seem to do a lot of flooring and have trucks heading south
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20th May 2009, 08:45 AM
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Thanks for the advice Peter, looks like it might...
Thanks for the advice Peter, looks like it might be a bit of a pot luck
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19th May 2009, 09:30 PM
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I have the multitool on order, so will confirm...
I have the multitool on order, so will confirm the belt size when it arrives. I have been very happy with the abrasives I ordered from you in the past and would like to see the belts on the website....
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19th May 2009, 08:03 PM
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I would also be after the 2 inch multitool belts,...
I would also be after the 2 inch multitool belts, particularly if belts suitable for sharpening were available
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19th May 2009, 08:30 AM
Thread: Minimal Boat?
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It would be hard to beat one of these for weight...
It would be hard to beat one of these for weight and minimalism. This shows a sailing rig, but I assume it would be rowed.
http://www.capefalconkayak.com/jwboat.html
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18th May 2009, 05:32 PM
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Thanks JMK, That's the sort of lead I am...
Thanks JMK,
That's the sort of lead I am chasing
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18th May 2009, 05:31 PM
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I am looking for old tools with restoration...
I am looking for old tools with restoration potential. Specifically my brother is after his first user plane and I though I would show him the ropes.
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17th May 2009, 09:47 PM
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Rust (old tool) hunting in Northern Sydney- where to go?
I will be in Sydney in June for one weekend (26th to 28th) and would like to go rust hunting (old tool hunting) with my (woodworking newbie) brother. I will be staying in Killara on the northside and...
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23rd April 2009, 07:56 AM
Thread: Bandsaw Magic !
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Yeah, how was it done, I would have expected him...
Yeah, how was it done, I would have expected him to at least lose a couple of fingers.
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22nd April 2009, 09:08 PM
Thread: Looking for Kayak plans
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You haven't said that your friend is after a...
You haven't said that your friend is after a stitch and glue boat specifically. Tom Yost has some excellent skin on frame designs on his site. I have both, the SOF's are very light and strong, making...
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21st April 2009, 08:42 AM
Thread: Vacuum press bits in Aus?
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I only bought the vacuum controller, the filter...
I only bought the vacuum controller, the filter (I think) and the Mac valve. Using threaded components adds a lot of cost to the kit, so I didn't use any. Barb "T's" and fittings are cheap at...
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20th April 2009, 10:28 PM
Thread: Vacuum press bits in Aus?
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I ordered most of the small bits from that site...
I ordered most of the small bits from that site and had no problems. the controller was 240v. The shipping wasn't too bad.
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11th April 2009, 10:27 AM
Thread: Where to buy timber
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I have dealt with both these companies. ...
I have dealt with both these companies.
http://www.misterplywood.com.au/stores.aspx?storename=Maroochydore
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21st March 2009, 10:35 AM
Thread: Dining chair
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Very nice fencepost. I expect that your...
Very nice fencepost.
I expect that your friend's $100 chair won't be around for as long as the one you have made. Some people seem to delight in making these type of comments, but usually when... -
11th March 2009, 08:59 PM
Thread: Sliding compound mitre saws?
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I have the same saw and love it. from Papa's...
I have the same saw and love it.
from Papa's link "
Highly efficient dust collector attachment, collects 100% more dust than previous models
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10th March 2009, 01:58 PM
Thread: Woodworking in Gympie QLD
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Welcome to the 'pie. You could try calling...
Welcome to the 'pie.
You could try calling these guys. I am not a member, as they are mainly interested in woodturning and scroll saw work. They were located on the north side of town in the... -
8th March 2009, 03:16 PM
Thread: shrink covering for kyak
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I assume you are doing a skin on frame. I used...
I assume you are doing a skin on frame. I used tablecloth vinyl (about $5 per metre) and bought stainless steel staples from an upholster shop.
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20th February 2009, 08:47 PM
Thread: pipe clamps
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" A good trick is to also get both ends of the...
" A good trick is to also get both ends of the pipe threaded. You can then use joiners to join multiple lengths of pipe to make one long clamp if you need. "
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2nd February 2009, 09:17 PM
Thread: Dust Collector hose
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Probably not cheap, but our local blackwoods has...
Probably not cheap, but our local blackwoods has flexible pipe in several grades. I have the brochure at work if you want details.
Might be worth calling your local blackwoods shop
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26th January 2009, 04:06 PM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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I'm interested regards, James
I'm interested
regards,
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18th January 2009, 10:10 AM
Thread: Cutting Circles
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A 100mm hole saw will need a fair sore of drill...
A 100mm hole saw will need a fair sore of drill to go through hardwood. If you use a drill press you can remove the centre pilot drill bit once you get a bit of depth Otherwise you can sandwich a...
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17th January 2009, 10:36 AM
Thread: Clearance at the Green Shed
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I made an offer on a big router at the Bunnings...
I made an offer on a big router at the Bunnings near deception bay Q. Got it for $310 so I'm pretty happy.
Might be worth making an offer as the staff appear to have some flexibility on pricing
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14th January 2009, 10:01 PM
Thread: Reducing dust extraction sound
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The only problem I see is that it's too clean....
The only problem I see is that it's too clean. Have you been using it properly? 14 months since the last post and no dust.
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Looks good, great idea
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8th January 2009, 07:38 PM
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Measured Shop Drawings for American Furniture
I built one based on the plans for a pencil post bed in this book. You may be able to get it through your library or on Amazon.
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2nd January 2009, 08:44 AM
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I agree that a new plug is cheap, however we are...
I agree that a new plug is cheap, however we are talking about a 110-240 rated tool, so the plug and lead would be rated for 240v.
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1st January 2009, 01:40 PM
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If it is a US (2 pin) tool, the only plug change...
If it is a US (2 pin) tool, the only plug change I have ever done was with a pair of pliers. the spacing is correct for OZ, you just need to twist them a bit.
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1st January 2009, 01:30 PM
Thread: not a steam engine
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Very nice, Where's the video?:) Regards, ...
Very nice,
Where's the video?:)
Regards,
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19th December 2008, 09:29 PM
Thread: Dining Table-???finishing the top
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Finished the top
I have now finished the top and the table is in place. I still need to cut the dovetails for the drawers. I have used a oil varnish finish and am happy with the result so far. I was after a matt...