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25th December 2021, 12:35 PM
Thread: uses for atlantic blue cedar
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23rd December 2021, 09:44 AM
Thread: uses for atlantic blue cedar
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uses for atlantic blue cedar
Hi
just taken down a large atlantic blue cedar...
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23rd June 2020, 06:17 PM
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15" Planer Blades 5 sets of 3 blades plus 12" Deulen honing jig Carbatec
15" Planer Blades 5 sets of 3 blades plus 12" Deulen honing jig Carbatec | eBay
15" Planer Blades for carbatec or other generic 15" thicknessers
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16th February 2017, 10:08 PM
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Thanks guys, funny how it works.... I've been...
Thanks guys,
funny how it works....
I've been looking for almost a week and after posting i found them by playing around with the search keywords
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16th February 2017, 05:56 PM
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Looking for stop hinges, can anyone help?
I bought some stop hinges a couple of years ago on the interweb, and have just used the last of them.
They are a cheap folded antique brass look 95 degree stop hinge and i haven’t been able to find... -
1st July 2016, 11:24 AM
Thread: Aldi Shop Vac filters
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Aldi Shop Vac filters
Well, my Festool CT33 finally died (again) but this time I'm letting it rest in peace.
Bought a cheap Aldi WorkZone Titanium Wet and Dry, works fine for now but i can't find filter bags to fit it.... -
12th May 2016, 06:47 PM
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thanks, the stupid thing is not worth more time...
thanks,
the stupid thing is not worth more time or money.....
being a feed belt drive you would thing that there must be times when it is overloaded (by putting something too thick through... -
12th May 2016, 03:05 PM
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Electrically minded opinion - transformer melted on tiny wide belt sander
Soooooo.....
The long story....
I bought a 16-32 drum sander cheap, couple of gears in the feed belt reduction motor stripped after a year or so, and i had the choice of replacing the whole... -
14th March 2016, 07:03 PM
Thread: opinions -8mm HSS or 1/4 TC ???????
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i ended up with a carb-i-tool, worked out...
i ended up with a carb-i-tool,
worked out cheaper to get it through the local hardware.
Will see how long it stays sharp.
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19th February 2016, 04:59 PM
Thread: opinions -8mm HSS or 1/4 TC ???????
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Hmmmm, thanks . You're a bit spoilt over that...
Hmmmm, thanks .
You're a bit spoilt over that side of the world.
I'll keep looking but over here the biggest store (carba-tec) only has HSS genuine leigh bits and they are 8mm (the smaller ones... -
19th February 2016, 10:01 AM
Thread: opinions -8mm HSS or 1/4 TC ???????
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opinions -8mm HSS or 1/4 TC ???????
any opinions are welcomes before i spend the princely some of 30 odd dollars.....
Just bought a second hand leigh dovetail jig and i need a few router bits,
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31st October 2015, 04:37 PM
Thread: 18v drills, why so many choices
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thanks everyone, going cheaper for the drill...
thanks everyone,
going cheaper for the drill and driver,
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31st October 2015, 09:26 AM
Thread: 18v drills, why so many choices
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Guess i just wanted to have a whinge, on one...
Guess i just wanted to have a whinge,
on one level it's just a drill,
on the other it's buying into a system and will limit my choice of other battery tools....
i was at bunnings and kept... -
27th October 2015, 02:16 PM
Thread: Jointer tables not parallel........
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thanks for the advice, got it pretty good, ...
thanks for the advice, got it pretty good,
might have another go once i get a real straight edge.
Found this video the most useful of all the ones i've seen
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27th October 2015, 02:11 PM
Thread: 18v drills, why so many choices
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18v drills, why so many choices
the last battery on my second hand AEG18 volt drill has finally died, about 3 screws per charge now......
so i thought i'd have a look, and, well, i'm confused now.
I want a combo, drill and... -
24th August 2015, 08:48 AM
Thread: Who stocks arbourtec?
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Thanks, that's brilliant, completely missed...
Thanks, that's brilliant,
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21st August 2015, 04:52 PM
Thread: Who stocks arbourtec?
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Who stocks arbourtec?
So, ok, a friend lent me his arbourtec woodcarver blade to play around with (not sure if/which one i want to buy yet so i thought i would see what it's like).
No bush (nylon reducer from 22 to... -
15th August 2015, 12:18 PM
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Green woodworking questions, looking to try before i buy
Hi, looking for any green woodworkers in or near melbourne (to the east preferred)
I'd like to do some bodging or green woodworking but thought it would be sensible to have a go before i rush out... -
3rd August 2015, 01:34 PM
Thread: Jointer tables not parallel........
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Thanks Pat, I'll check out the video and i have...
Thanks Pat,
I'll check out the video and i have had a look at past posts.
Seems to be that the first step is to strip it, clean it, lubricate it and put it back together (ohh, to have the life of... -
2nd August 2015, 03:21 PM
Thread: Jointer tables not parallel........
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Jointer tables not parallel........
I have an old woodfast jointer but the tables are not parallel. Indeed and outfeed move in dovetail slides and there appears to be no way to adjust tables to be parallel. I hope I'm wrong so maybe...
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12th November 2014, 07:13 PM
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Router Lift, What can i get for a plunge router?
Well, my second triton router just shat itself,
I don't want another, great features, great for a table but not lasting long enough to justify the money.
I've just wasted a couple of hours... -
28th July 2014, 08:35 AM
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thanks Sion, I have a couple more...
thanks Sion,
I have a couple more questions......
I've greased it and put it back together but the throw-out arm won't separate the two parts.
Is it supposed to be dry or greased?
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9th July 2014, 09:34 AM
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Morticing Chisel Sharpening - HSS or Abrasive?
I'm looking for a Morticer bit sharpener and it seems they fall into two catergories,
HSS cutters (like carbatec- Mortise Chisel Sharpening Kit : CARBA-TEC )or Abrasive impregnated grinders (like... -
8th July 2014, 09:27 AM
Thread: A wadkin PK for Me
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thanks, that helps alot.
thanks, that helps alot.
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6th July 2014, 03:50 PM
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thanks sion, came apart beautifully...........
thanks sion,
came apart beautifully........
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This should be well greased? -
4th July 2014, 10:35 PM
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Most Excellent, I will investigate and let you...
Most Excellent, I will investigate and let you know .
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4th July 2014, 07:35 PM
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do you mean this? 318682 If i am understanding...
do you mean this?
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If i am understanding you then i am not understanding you :?
I will try dismantling and see what's inside.
I had the bearing off and cleaned it but didn't see any other... -
4th July 2014, 01:23 PM
Thread: A wadkin PK for Me
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here are some photos 318657318658318661318662...
here are some photos
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sliding table is back on but will have to come off again as on bearing is out of line.
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4th July 2014, 09:33 AM
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Thanks, any help would be good at this point. I...
Thanks, any help would be good at this point.
I can't see how it can disengage with the two long keyways but maybe i need to dig a bit deeper............ -
29th June 2014, 05:37 PM
Thread: A wadkin PK for Me
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Hi Rob, Nice Saw. I am renting a workshop east...
Hi Rob, Nice Saw.
I am renting a workshop east of melbourne and it has one of these saws in it.....
I've spent 2 days freeing up the tilt and lift and it's looking much better now but there are a... -
29th June 2014, 05:12 PM
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ACE chisel morticer, a bit of help please.
Hi,
I have the use of an old ACE chisel morticer that i am bringing back to life.
I have a few questions and hope someone can help me.
It is in pretty good condition but there are three things... -
29th May 2014, 02:38 PM
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Thanks Shedman, email sent.....
Thanks Shedman, email sent.....
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16th May 2014, 02:22 PM
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Old Wolfenden 24" thicknesser with square 4 blade cutterhead?????
I have been given an old thicknesser that has a square cutterhead for attaching 4 blades (will try to get a photo) and i was wondering if anyone knows how to set the blades (those magnetic ones like...
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29th April 2014, 09:37 PM
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Thanks Guys, I think you hit the nail there...
Thanks Guys,
I think you hit the nail there Orraloon,
there is such a thing as an 'equiptment rental agreement' where i assume liability
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28th April 2014, 10:43 AM
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Renting a shed with tools - legal opinions wanted
Not sure if this is the right spot, move me if it isn't :)
I have the opertunity to rent a large shed within walking distance of home.
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8th February 2014, 03:05 PM
Thread: Woodman 15" Planer
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Hi, i'm in a similar boat, i am looking for a...
Hi,
i'm in a similar boat, i am looking for a 15" thicknesser and planning to fit a helix cutter.
The BS15 cutter head..... does it fit the carbatec 15" delux thicknesser and the carbatec 15"... -
8th February 2014, 02:45 PM
Thread: Carbatec CJT-381x
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can i ask where you got the cutterheads, how much...
can i ask where you got the cutterheads, how much they cost and how hard the changeover was?
am i better off with a true helix get the spiral head from carbatec?
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1st May 2013, 10:00 AM
Thread: portable table saw, any opinions?
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Absolutely right DJ, just looking for something...
Absolutely right DJ,
just looking for something small but not a plastic toy.
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20th April 2013, 10:24 AM
Thread: portable table saw, any opinions?
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portable table saw, any opinions?
I'm trying to set up a workshop in a small space (very small space)
I'm looking for a small table saw that can be moved out of the way, and of course, the one i fancy doesn't seem to be available in... -
27th November 2012, 07:30 PM
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Has anyone got one, used one or have an opinion on carba-tec 13" spiral thicknesser?
I'm looking for a small portable thicknesser and they look interesting but was hoping that someone with more experience might offer a few pearls of wisdom or witty anecdotes (or just some of their...
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27th November 2012, 07:12 PM
Thread: Cement mixer woes
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Looking Good Phaser I tried them ,no luck,...
Looking Good Phaser
I tried them ,no luck, they told me to take it to the tip:(
Parts haven't been available for a couple of years...
If anyone knows of these pinions please let me know, i... -
19th November 2012, 02:15 PM
Thread: Cement mixer woes
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I have the same problem, how did you go with the...
I have the same problem, how did you go with the part?
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28th May 2012, 11:18 AM
Thread: Help, insurance advice
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As i understand his situation, the vouchers are...
As i understand his situation, the vouchers are for crap chain stores that stock crap tools (not carbatec - although they may fit the category ;-) ).
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28th May 2012, 10:35 AM
Thread: Help, insurance advice
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Help, insurance advice
A friend lost his shed and all his tools to a fire a few months ago and the insurance company is tring to insist that he take vouchers instead of cash.
What rights does he have?
He lost a about... -
8th August 2011, 06:56 PM
Thread: Rubber Outfeed Roller Worn
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I'll see if they do them before i recommend them:)
I'll see if they do them before i recommend them:)
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8th August 2011, 03:52 PM
Thread: Rubber Outfeed Roller Worn
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A bit more time with google and i found a few...
A bit more time with google and i found a few places in bayswater so i'm sorted
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8th August 2011, 11:13 AM
Thread: Rubber Outfeed Roller Worn
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Rubber Outfeed Roller Worn
I'm looking for someone in melbourne (preferably outer east) who can resleeve my outfeed roller for a carbatec CTJ 680 (15") planer.
I can get a new one from carbatec for $130 (when they get some... -
12th November 2009, 11:01 AM
Thread: Porter Cable or Milwaukee
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Porter Cable or Milwaukee
I just bought some picture framing supplies from the states and with postage they worked out about a third the price of getting them just down the road.
Which leads to my question......
Is... -
21st October 2009, 10:27 PM
Thread: spray on finish?
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thanks, i didn't think about the finish till it...
thanks,
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21st October 2009, 08:33 PM
Thread: spray on finish?
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spray on finish?
I need a little help
I've just made a rack for a friend
He makes badges at markets and wanted a rack to hold 47mm dia. circles of paper....