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  1. Thread: Turning Ekodeck

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    Look like using Titebond 2 or Weldbond.

    Look like using Titebond 2 or Weldbond.
  2. Thread: Turning Ekodeck

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    Turning Ekodeck

    Have a large amount of Ekodeck offcuts available to me and was enquiring if they can be used for segmented turning.
    Seems a shame to throw them away ,did not know if they could be glued p and turned...
  3. Try Blackwoods at Wickham ,they should be able to...

    Try Blackwoods at Wickham ,they should be able to fix you up with what you are looking for.
    Cheers
    Steve
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    GP Polyester Has Gone Rubbery In Tin

    Hi There,
    Have been getting a project mould ready and when I opened my GP Polyester Tin it has turned rubbery .
    Is there any way I can dissolve it to use or is it to be thrown out,I last used some...
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    Identification Required

    Have been given this old piece for restoration.Can anyone identify it for me,the turned part on the top is merely a handle,the metal clip could have been for holding envelopes or similar.Hope someone...
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    Had a lot of fun drilling a hole 400mm through...

    Had a lot of fun drilling a hole 400mm through the centre,patience was certainly needed to stop the drill from clogging up and staying inside the piece,welded a 12mm drill onto a piece if 10mm rod...
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    From The Scrap Box ..A Table Lamp Is Born

    Whilst emptying my scrap box I came across some nice pieces of Tassie Oak and Some Blue Gum,cut them to size and ran them through the thicknesser to get them somewhat level.After laying them all out...
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    Poll: HEADS UP Morning Brett, What is the latest position with...

    Morning Brett,
    What is the latest position with our unfilled orders.
    Sure has been an epic journey from ordering day till collection day.
    Stevew
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    Configured it back to be used as keyboard use...

    Configured it back to be used as keyboard use and it works fine now,looks like the dial knob on the POT mechanism is the problem at the moment.
    Happy that it was not a power based problem....
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    My Vicmarc VL 200 is a 1990 Model. I replaced...

    My Vicmarc VL 200 is a 1990 Model.
    I replaced the single phase 240 with a brand new 240v Three Phase in Novemeber 2010..Then added the appropriate Variable Frequency drive .also in Nov 2010.
    It...
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    Variable Frequency Drive Problem

    Hello All,
    I have a Variable Frequency Drive fitted to my Vicmarc 200 it is a
    Bonfiglioli Vectron Model S220 05 AF
    Single Phase 240 in with Three phase 240out.
    Has been working like a dream for...
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    Poll: HEADS UP Put me down for $165 worth of forstners ,roto...

    Put me down for $165
    worth of forstners ,roto stop.extension bar.
    Thank You
    Steve
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    Making Pepper Grinders ..Using Colt Maxi Cut

    Good Evening,
    Have been having a go at making the Salt and Pepper Mills,the forstner bits from Torqueta are not very good at chewing aussie hardwood.
    I have heard good reports about the Colt Maxi...
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    Have found the following item,as I am not real...

    Have found the following item,as I am not real savvy with electrics is this the style of thing that I need to convert my VL200 to variable speed when used with a 1hp 3phase motor.
    Thanks again all...
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    Variable speed treadmill/Lathe Conversion

    Has anyone ever considered using the motor and variable speed unit from a treadmill to convert to be used on a wood lathe.
    Just looking at this option as all the EVS units are so expensive and...
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    Hi Jim, I already have the VL200. With the...

    Hi Jim,
    I already have the VL200.
    With the change to the VL100 electonics reducing the price,
    How much would it now cost to supply an EVS setup to my existing VL200
    Cheers
    Steve
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    Faceplates With 30mmx3.5 thread

    Have made the almighty leap to a Vicmarc 200.
    Now looking for any size faceplates with a thread size of 30mmx3.5..(I.E.125mm,100mm,90mm75mm50mm)
    looking forward to anyone that can help me out as...
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    Have now listed item on E-Bay Thank you Lathe...

    Have now listed item on E-Bay
    Thank you
    Lathe Chuck TOS 125mm 4 Jaw Self Centering Metalwork - eBay, Chucks, Metalworking, Industrial. (end time 18-Sep-10 12:29:17 AEST)
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    The backing plate is removable,held on by three...

    The backing plate is removable,held on by three bolts,once removed any backing plate could be fitted to suit.
    The three jaw version sells for $349 at Hare and Forbes,appears the four jaw version was...
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    It is a metal working chuck and I dont have a...

    It is a metal working chuck and I dont have a metal working lathe,that is why I am selling the chuck.Would be of more use to one of our members rather than just sitting in my shed and never being...
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    TOS 4 Jaw 125mm Self centering Chuck

    Hi ,
    I have just purchased a woodlathe and it came with a TOS Chuck ( Made in Chez Republic.
    4 Jaws ,125mm and is self centering with a t/bar type operating key.
    Appears to be in as new condition...
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    Clark rubber have a good selection of tapered...

    Clark rubber have a good selection of tapered plugs.you just gave to drill them yourself.
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    This might help you out. Is 320mm Long 5 1/2...

    This might help you out.
    Is 320mm Long
    5 1/2 inches diameter.
    I prepared it about 3 years ago and is very dry .
    I cut a sliver off the end to show the inner end grain.
    Cheers
    Steve
  24. Thread: Woodfast

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    Woodfast

    I have been trying to ring Woodfast in South Australia and Optus keep telling me that the number is disconnected.
    Are they still in business?????,does anyone have a new number for them,they dont...
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    Works like a dream. The extension wing comes...

    Works like a dream.
    The extension wing comes with the slots cast in underneath and the clips,slides,nuts etc all come with the table saw kit.
    I used the supplied insert,it comes with two sizes....
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    Durrrr, Solved my own problem ,got a really...

    Durrrr,
    Solved my own problem ,got a really strong light and stuck my boof head in the enclosure,sure enough the one wide belt I saw was in fact three smaller belts side by side.
    looking at...
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    My TSC-10HB Table saw has arrived from Carbatec....

    My TSC-10HB Table saw has arrived from Carbatec.
    This is from a feshly imported batch with a manufacture date of July 2009.
    One item of notice that I am concerned about is the motor pulley...
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    Carbatec TSC 10HB-R table Saw

    I have taken the plunge and purchased one of the above from Carbatec in Brisbane,the R on the end signifies Router..
    Meaning it will come with a router hole in the left side wing.
    I intend fitting...
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    Come on Mr U-Beaut. Whats changed ...I used to...

    Come on Mr U-Beaut.
    Whats changed ...I used to love the lingering smell that was in the workshop when I used the EEE
    ...Come on now ...fess up ..has something changed with the recipe that we wont...
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    Thanks Hughie, Got mine off the postie at...

    Thanks Hughie,
    Got mine off the postie at 1000hrs.
    Had a piece on the lathe waiting to be attacked with EEE.
    This batch seems a lot lighter in colour and does not have the aromatic smell of my...
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    CT-110L Table Saw

    Looking ckosely ay this one .
    Does anyone have the router wing attached to this model,if so how does it perform.
    I know the router wing comes on the TSC-10HB-R ...but the above model caught my eye...
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    Thanks Hughie, Half litre will be fine with...

    Thanks Hughie,

    Half litre will be fine with me .
    Thanks again for the offer .
    Cheers.

    Steve


    P.S. Let me know what the bill is and I will settle up .
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    Put me down for 1 Litre , Give me a PM and let...

    Put me down for 1 Litre ,
    Give me a PM and let me know how much I owe ,(including postage to Newcastle)
    Cheers.
    Steve
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    Woodfast BS 500...V... Carbatec SBW-4800CE

    New Bandsaw purchase coming up for me..undecided???,,,need help???.$2k region.
    Have narrowed it down to the above two Model Bandsaws,cost is very comparative between the two ,but the Warranty seems...
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    Table Saw with Provision for Router

    Looking for a Table Saw that can have the router mounted under it all the time ,being able to use the table saw fence would be a bonus,how many models are there out there that can house the router...
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    Got mine today . Thanks again for being allowed...

    Got mine today .
    Thanks again for being allowed to be part of this offer.
    Making up the handles this afternoon.
    Cheers.
    stevew
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    Ern, I have calculated my balance at the correct...

    Ern,
    I have calculated my balance at the correct rate of 1.275 and have sent deposit funds to your account. at 0650
    Cheers.
    Steve
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    Evening Ern, Money transferred at 1921 hrs....

    Evening Ern,
    Money transferred at 1921 hrs.
    Many thanks for all your effort and considering others with your offer.
    Cheers
    Steve

    P.S. Private email sent with postal details
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    Ern, Have come up with a second order as well....

    Ern,
    Have come up with a second order as well.
    one 5/8 inch V shaped Bowl Gouge
    Cheers.
    Steve
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    Ern, Put me down for one 1/2 inch V Shaped ...

    Ern,
    Put me down for one 1/2 inch V Shaped Bowl Gouge.
    Let me know the amount and I will transfer funds straight to you.
    Cheers.
    Steve
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    Australian Woodturning Exhibition

    Does anyone have an address page that we can go to to get the entire results...etc.
    Cheers.
    stevew
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    Salt Shaker Bums..(Bottoms..Plugs..))

    Have been making some salt and pepper sets. It is easy to get the the top part that shakes the salt out.
    The part that has me stumped is ,I need some type of plastic plug for the bottom to make...
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    Pepper Mill and Salt Shaker

    Have just finished a set of the above and finished them with Shellawax on the outside,what do I seal the insides with that will not affect the products ....( Salt and pepper) that are put in them....
  44. Thread: Whipper Snipper

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    Whipper Snipper

    My old snipper has turned up its toes.Can anyone give me some tips or hints on what make or model of Whipper Snipper I should buy,you hear about all the ones that dont work well,has anyone got any...
  45. Thread: Tripoli Powder

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    Tripoli Powder

    I am looking to buy 1kg
    If I can save the postage that would be good.
    Is it a Lapidary Club type product or from someone else,the dude at Bunnings had never heard of it.
    Hope someone can assist...
  46. Thread: Tripoli Powder

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    Tripoli Powder

    Does anyone know where I can purchase tripoli powder here in Newcastle??
    Thank you
    Stevew
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    PM sent..Looks like your mailbox is full. Not...

    PM sent..Looks like your mailbox is full.
    Not sure if PM went through or not, but you can put me down for one of these.Send PM to me if you got my message.
    Cheers.
    Steve
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    Thanks for the tips,however this type of Makita...

    Thanks for the tips,however this type of Makita is a real mongrel .I have dismantled the side,have even parted the electrics from the gearbox.The oil tank is hidden beneath a casting,no way of even...
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    Makita UC4000 Electric Chainsaw

    Hi There,
    I recently purchased one of these to make blanks etc without annoying the neighbours.It is only just out of warranty and it is not sending any oil to the chain,have given it a quick look...
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    New Turning Tool On E-Bay

    Has anyone had any dealings with this type of tool.
    Looks pretty impressive with a double ended tool.
    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=260321616677
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