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Thanks guys kim
Thanks guys
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I believe the prep wash is a liquid, will it soak...
I believe the prep wash is a liquid, will it soak into the wood and cause the moisture problems?
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Neil. He is using two pack. I don't think he...
Neil.
He is using two pack. I don't think he bakes it as such, just sprays in the booth and leaves it to dry. Not sure if he wipes it with somthing before he sprays it, that might be the key, I will... -
Neil. it had been stored in a shed for 35 years...
Neil.
it had been stored in a shed for 35 years and was very dry.
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Red Cedar
Hi guys.
I sent some red cedar to the panel beaters for some two pack clear.(yes I know it's sacrilege) it's a gunstock and I want a durable finish.
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17th July 2015, 03:18 PM
Thread: Acute Tool Sharpening System
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I just watched the video and it's brilliant. I...
I just watched the video and it's brilliant. I want one.
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24th March 2015, 06:54 PM
Thread: Is this Die Grinder Territory?
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Put a large bolt through the hole and weld the...
Put a large bolt through the hole and weld the underside befor puting the cross bolts in.
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23rd February 2015, 08:41 AM
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As a side note. How well do the circular blades...
As a side note. How well do the circular blades work in the drop saw. I found a old Makita at the dump, when I pluged it in it didn't go, pushed the red overload butten and away it went.
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3rd February 2015, 10:16 PM
Thread: CNC router
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Not a problem mate. It is so easy to get behind...
Not a problem mate. It is so easy to get behind and I'm behind myself that's why I'm looking for an easier way.
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3rd February 2015, 04:01 PM
Thread: CNC router
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Hi Nick. hows your router coming along? Kim.
Hi Nick.
hows your router coming along?
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12th November 2014, 08:55 PM
Thread: Bugga. Broke a tap
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A carbide slot drill will drill it out
A carbide slot drill will drill it out
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26th September 2014, 09:39 PM
Thread: CNC router
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Thank you. Kim
Thank you.
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26th September 2014, 09:31 PM
Thread: CNC router
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Hi Nick. 800 x125x50 I could do with a few to...
Hi Nick.
800 x125x50
I could do with a few to start and it will be ongoing.
Would you have a laser to measure or some other method?
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26th September 2014, 05:37 PM
Thread: CNC router
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CNC router
Hi guys.
is there anyone around Newcastle who could copy a gunstock with a laser and make an on going supply with my wood?
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8th February 2014, 07:57 PM
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My first reaction was don't wear boots.
My first reaction was don't wear boots.
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19th September 2013, 03:50 PM
Thread: LPG heating torches - latest info??
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Hi Guys. Me again. oxy propane uses more oxy....
Hi Guys. Me again.
oxy propane uses more oxy. (4x i think) that's why it is so good for cutting (oxidising) (rusting) so the propane is cheaper but the oxy is dearer
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18th September 2013, 08:43 PM
Thread: LPG heating torches - latest info??
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Hi Guys. steel melts at under 1600dec C. I...
Hi Guys.
steel melts at under 1600dec C.
I can't see why you can't melt steel with a flame at 2900 C Why do you need 3100C?
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18th September 2013, 11:31 AM
Thread: LPG heating torches - latest info??
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Hi.Guys. i believe the reason you can't weld...
Hi.Guys.
i believe the reason you can't weld with O2 and propane is you have more O2 in the mix and you get an oxidising flame.
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Thanks guys. Job done. Its easy when somone...
Thanks guys.
Job done.
Its easy when somone helps.
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Hi So for a 16 pitch I need z gear of 48. Kim
Hi
So for a 16 pitch I need z gear of 48.
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Z gear
Hi Guys.
Have a AL 335 and want to cut imperial thread and the chart says Z gear but I cant find it.
Can you help?
How many teeth on this gear?
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15th November 2012, 08:28 AM
Thread: Motor size
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Hi Guys. I know where there is a electric golf...
Hi Guys.
I know where there is a electric golf buggy and they have a windscreen type motor and a chain drive.
Looks like I will be geting out of this CHEEEEEPER than I expected
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14th November 2012, 03:21 PM
Thread: Motor size
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Thanks Guys. I have one very low geard motor and...
Thanks Guys.
I have one very low geard motor and didnt consider it but it might be the way to go for this job.
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13th November 2012, 08:06 PM
Thread: Motor size
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Hi guys. Ch4is can you give me some detail on ...
Hi guys.
Ch4is can you give me some detail on where to buy these and some drivers or whatever I need to get going.
I tried all the places around here (Maitland) and nobody can help.
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13th November 2012, 07:22 AM
Thread: Motor size
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Thanks Bob. 387 It is then. Kim
Thanks Bob.
387 It is then.
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12th November 2012, 06:34 PM
Thread: Motor size
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Hi Ch4iS. Thanks for the reply but my concern is...
Hi Ch4iS.
Thanks for the reply but my concern is will it slow down when it comes to a deeper cut with a smaller motor. What size would you recomend for this job? Yes you had the right video.
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10th November 2012, 08:49 PM
Thread: Motor size
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Motor size
Hi Guys.
Apart from cost is there any reason why I cant put on larger stepper motors.
I am making a Pantograph to copy gunstocks and dont know what size to go for so If I go bigger than I need will... -
25th October 2012, 06:33 PM
Thread: Power hack saw blades
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We Might be in trouble here. I have 10 14" blades...
We Might be in trouble here. I have 10 14" blades and the rest are 16"(about 80). Is there anybody wants 16".
We will try and go with paypal If I can work it.(calling no 1 doughter)
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25th October 2012, 08:47 AM
Thread: Power hack saw blades
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Hi Guys. I didnt give much thought about payment...
Hi Guys.
I didnt give much thought about payment and I have more than a few to sell so if I drop the price to $7.00will you guys take more. I will re enter the lengths and see how we go.
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23rd October 2012, 07:13 PM
Thread: Power hack saw blades
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Hi Guys. Finaly got the blades. Starrett...
Hi Guys.
Finaly got the blades.
Starrett red stripe rs1710-6 10 tpi hss 420 hole centre
rs1610-6
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16th October 2012, 08:10 PM
Thread: Power hack saw blades
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Hi Guys. The boss was suposed to bring them...
Hi Guys.
The boss was suposed to bring them today and forgot.
I will be picking them up this week sometime and will let you know then.
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14th October 2012, 09:06 AM
Thread: Power hack saw blades
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Yes They Have Teeth
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12th October 2012, 02:17 PM
Thread: Power hack saw blades
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Hi Guys. I dont have the blades here but I have...
Hi Guys.
I dont have the blades here but I have the goahead to sell them so as soon as I get the blades here I will let you all know.
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11th October 2012, 09:22 PM
Thread: Power hack saw blades
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Power hack saw blades
Hi Guys.
Would there be any interest in brand new power hacksaw blades for sale.
They were donated to a charity (cant say which one yet as I havent been authorised to do this yet) and they will be... -
30th March 2012, 06:53 PM
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I put copius amounts of thick oil on the spline...
I put copius amounts of thick oil on the spline at the top where the( bar slides through to hold the chuck) cant think of its name. And that stoped my clunk
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30th March 2012, 06:17 PM
Thread: Lifting Lathe
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Hi Guys I didnt see any provision for lifting...
Hi Guys
I didnt see any provision for lifting bars but I will have another look.
Thanks guys.
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30th March 2012, 03:05 PM
Thread: Lifting Lathe
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Hi Phill It is an al335.and weighs about 350kg...
Hi Phill
It is an al335.and weighs about 350kg
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30th March 2012, 02:40 PM
Thread: Lifting Lathe
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Lifting Lathe
Hi Guys. would it be OK to put a large bar in the chuck to lift the lathe or would it load the bearings and the spindle too much. It is a h&f lathe.
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Gun Stock
Hi Guys.
I am making a gunstock from Blackwood and Tassy Oak.
I was going to finish it with Birchwood Casy True oil. Small bottle lots of $$$$$.
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7th August 2011, 05:57 PM
Thread: CNC Router
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Thanks Guys I think it is a one tooth cutter but...
Thanks Guys
I think it is a one tooth cutter but it is not my machine just my job and he is new at ally. He is a kitchen man on the day work and whatever at night.
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5th August 2011, 08:40 PM
Thread: My new AL336 lathe
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I just pushed the crate with the bullbar on the...
I just pushed the crate with the bullbar on the car and had no problems.
Still had to lift it onto the stand with an engine crane.
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5th August 2011, 08:35 PM
Thread: CNC Router
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Thanks Ray. The 1mm was deep but I get it. tool...
Thanks Ray.
The 1mm was deep but I get it.
tool deflection was my guess so mabe a larger dia cutter
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5th August 2011, 07:22 PM
Thread: CNC Router
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CNC Router
Hi Guys.
A friend has a CNC router and has been making me some buttplates out of 4mm Ally. The edge has some chatter even though he did it in four passes 1mm at a time. He is using a 3 or 4mm bit at... -
1st April 2011, 05:43 PM
Thread: Washing machine motor
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Hi Guys. I guess I did not give enough info. It...
Hi Guys.
I guess I did not give enough info. It is a very old washing machine motor. No Cap.
But I get the idea that I have to reverse the start winding wires and all should be OK.
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30th March 2011, 06:55 PM
Thread: Washing machine motor
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Washing machine motor
Hi Guys
I was told some months ago how to reverse the rotation of a old washing machine motor and did not write it down, and silly me forgot..
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25th February 2011, 05:47 PM
Thread: Cutting a splined shaft
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Lite Beer
I like lite Beer and I dont mind cutting with a hacksaw.
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27th December 2010, 08:58 AM
Thread: CTC Face Mill - Any Users?
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Hi Guys My draw bar is 5/8w does he have no3...
Hi Guys
My draw bar is 5/8w does he have no3 morse taper in 5/8w.
I looked and could not see any.
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13th October 2010, 08:47 AM
Thread: Rifle stocks
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Thanks Guys I will try these people and see how I...
Thanks Guys I will try these people and see how I get on. I am only new at this but you have to start somewhere.
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8th October 2010, 07:43 PM
Thread: Rifle stocks
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Rifle stocks
Hi Guys.
Could you tell me if I can buy wallnut suitable for rifle stocks in OZ.
Other timbers with good grain would be OK also.
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4th October 2010, 07:55 PM
Thread: Colored Veneer
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Colored Veneer
Hi Guys.
Have been building a Pantograph to copy rifle stocks.and have got it about finished. But my question is can I buy in OZ the fancy colored veneer glued into slabs.
The size is 200x50x800. I...