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9th January 2018, 11:27 PM
Thread: Is this capacitor problem?
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Re capacitor
My table saw has the same symptoms.the capacitor was shot, to test the capacitor you can test the resistance value for high resistance or o/c,
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9th March 2017, 07:31 PM
Thread: Wood lathe.
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Suggest your minimum spec lathe be a midi a bench...
Suggest your minimum spec lathe be a midi a bench top one is OK a skew,bowl gouge ,spindle gouge,parting tool are the minimum but better to buy singly of better quality rather than a set of cheap...
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9th March 2017, 07:22 PM
Thread: changing hands
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I turn with both hands,with skew or gouges,once...
I turn with both hands,with skew or gouges,once learned y,ou do it unconsciously and find that the workflow is smoother.It does take practice but well worth it.Skews are no different or difficult to...
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12th August 2016, 12:11 AM
Thread: How I make my Tractor wheels
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just off to bed,early start tomorrow,heading to...
just off to bed,early start tomorrow,heading to Rockhampton for the Tutor and Turn weekend
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11th August 2016, 11:48 PM
Thread: How I make my Tractor wheels
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thanks for that Kryn ,similar to mine but I was...
thanks for that Kryn ,similar to mine but I was doing a double sided version
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18th April 2016, 10:04 AM
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More random thoughts......my shed setup is the...
More random thoughts......my shed setup is the stupid tablet they (telstra) give you .not much good for anything but stick a SD card in it with a few thousnd 320 mp3s in it and it's not bad.
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6th October 2015, 04:13 PM
Thread: New Bottles
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I'll try that Neil,
also there seems to be quite a bit of interest from the states i e JP Neff etc. about availability of the Aussie oil .been giving good reports about it and so had Guillio.Do you have a distributor...
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6th October 2015, 12:37 AM
Thread: New Bottles
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you might want to consider replacing the flip top...
you might want to consider replacing the flip top cap which keeps getting clogged up ,especially the Glow Neil
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30th March 2015, 12:00 AM
Thread: Threading cutter in Oz?
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Done Cheers!
Done Cheers!
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29th March 2015, 11:59 PM
Thread: Threading cutter in Oz?
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I ordered 1 from McJing just now,I'll post when I do a jig
I ordered 1 from McJing just now,I'll post when I do a jig $25 + $10 potage
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29th March 2015, 09:55 AM
Thread: Threading cutter in Oz?
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Cutter
He used a Jacobs chuck ,but I'm pretty sure I can machine it down to 1/4" o(r persuade a mate in the club to do it for me on a metal lathe) couldn't quite justify $1200 for a mini metal one that Dave...
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28th March 2015, 11:35 PM
Thread: Threading cutter in Oz?
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Thanks John ,but I wanted to cut wood threads...
Thanks John ,but I wanted to cut wood threads with a router and the box held in the chuck ,they seem to use about 3/4 dia ,60 degree double like this
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28th March 2015, 12:12 PM
Thread: Threading cutter in Oz?
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Threading cutter in Oz?
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30th October 2014, 12:44 PM
Thread: Proserpine Turnout
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did you pick up ant driftwood????
did you pick up ant driftwood????
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21st October 2014, 08:04 PM
Thread: Proserpine Turnout
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Scotty
I'm going! Mackay woodturners
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4th March 2014, 11:22 PM
Thread: camphour laurel pick up
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sealing
should be fine,any paint varnish oil or water based coat :wink:should do
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24th December 2012, 11:15 AM
Thread: Damn nail!
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us Ozzies call it metho (needs orange juice)...
us Ozzies call it metho (needs orange juice) :wmann3::roll:
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22nd December 2012, 12:22 PM
Thread: Damn nail!
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I find if i'm soaked in alcohol my bowls turn out...
I find if i'm soaked in alcohol my bowls turn out funny ?
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2nd December 2012, 10:35 AM
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Nice! Good idea, might try that,would brass work...
Nice! Good idea, might try that,would brass work too?
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1st December 2012, 04:52 PM
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Love 'em ! You have those fine finials down to a...
Love 'em ! You have those fine finials down to a 'T' ?
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24th November 2012, 08:51 AM
Thread: WIP New shed
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Getting there
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22nd November 2012, 10:23 PM
Thread: WIP New shed
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Shed cost
19000 sunstate Mackay .very happy .by the wat ,the shed is 6x6 with a 4 x6 carport ext
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14th November 2012, 11:22 PM
Thread: branding iron??
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branding?
Roughly how much? To burn in the bottoms of turned stuff
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14th November 2012, 09:08 AM
Thread: WIP New shed
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Re suggestions
I have anti fatigue mats and its not quite above the flood line and the roof insulation seems to give off plenty of reflected light
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14th November 2012, 12:38 AM
Thread: WIP New shed
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WIP New shed
Getting excited,nearly ready to get the lathe,saws etc. moved in.the leccy finished the wiring and air conditioner :; and I gave the ply wall cladding a couple of coats of varnish,after all it's a...
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14th November 2012, 12:03 AM
Thread: Wip coffee table
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coffee table rosewood legs
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13th November 2012, 12:16 AM
Thread: Turning at Prossy turnout
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Prossy
Yeah and the tucker wasn't half bad either,and Marilyn was in fine form lol:C
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11th October 2012, 12:34 AM
Thread: Who's going to Proserpine
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Eee
Hah! Julio won't catch me again lol :no:
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Bungandore
Wow! That was an eye opener,beautiful craftsman(woman?) ship.Lots of ideas to try ,thanks for the info
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10th October 2012, 08:22 PM
Thread: Who's going to Proserpine
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Prossy
You bet! Should be good and I 'll be able to stir these southeners eh?
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Canberra?
Going down to Canberra for a long weekend and wondering where any local wood turners sheds are to have a sticky
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3rd September 2012, 09:57 AM
Thread: decorating elf
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Re: decorating elf
Big guy productions has them for sale for $10
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3rd September 2012, 09:54 AM
Thread: Carbide Cutters
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Re: Carbide Cutters
I got 3 of these from 'Eddie' they're very good and last a long time.i got a piece of 20mm mild steel bar and made my own tool
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2nd September 2012, 10:37 PM
Thread: Wip coffee table
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because of the shape I used a three point...
because of the shape I used a three point solution for maximum stability and balance.I tested it by sitting 90 kg on it(me) and it didn't tip.The legs are all angled out 5 degrees and inset into...
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2nd September 2012, 07:42 PM
Thread: Wip coffee table
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Re: Wip coffee table
Sorry I forgot the description
The slab is 7 foot of natural edge mango with 90 year old rosewod fenceposts ( complete with wireholes).finished with poly satin feast and watson
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2nd September 2012, 07:31 PM
Thread: Wip coffee table
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Wip coffee table
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1st September 2012, 05:22 PM
Thread: Home built cyclone cone
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Re: Home built cyclone cone
Just a matter of scale ?
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28th August 2012, 11:29 PM
Thread: Home built cyclone cone
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Cyclone Central 100mm Cyclone Build and Review -...
Cyclone Central 100mm Cyclone Build and Review - YouTube
Here is a kit instruction which should help.It looks to be about 2mm sheet?
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23rd August 2012, 05:41 PM
Thread: poinciana (sp?)
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a wee bit soft punky,breaks easy ,IMHO not worth...
a wee bit soft punky,breaks easy ,IMHO not worth the effort.tell him to chop down a fruit tree instead
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23rd August 2012, 05:36 PM
Thread: Home built cyclone cone
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cyclone
3mm is enough,(easier to shape)perhaps you could make a cardboard cone an use it as a template.then use a heat gun to bend the lexan round the cardboard cone?
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12th August 2012, 07:41 PM
Thread: Driving me nuts
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Is the collet missing from the 2nd photo,before...
Is the collet missing from the 2nd photo,before the knurled nut?
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3rd August 2012, 11:20 PM
Thread: Heads up stylus kits here in oz
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cheers Troy I ordered a few too
cheers Troy I ordered a few too
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31st July 2012, 11:41 PM
Thread: weekend with guilio marcolongo
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make it into a sundial maybe?
make it into a sundial maybe?
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31st July 2012, 11:39 PM
Thread: weekend with guilio marcolongo
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you've just got to watch him with someone else's...
you've just got to watch him with someone else's triple E! HIDE IT lol
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31st July 2012, 11:21 PM
Thread: decorating elf
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decorating elf
I was thinking of making a tool similar to the decorating elf.Has anyone made one?I have the burr and need to inset it into a handle presumably with a bearing and magnet to hold it in.any help ,tips...
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20th May 2012, 09:55 AM
Thread: Polishing up lacquer
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Re: Polishing up lacquer
Use the same type pf cutting compound i.e.t-cut,kitten. ,polyglaze etc. on the lathe to friction polish it. It doesnt matter as long as you watch out for the silicone component and be care full not...
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18th May 2012, 11:14 PM
Thread: New Project - The Burglar Buster
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MMMM I have a few bats floating around my belfry...
MMMM I have a few bats floating around my belfry too lol :D
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Very Nice! :) It's good wood to play with,apart...
Very Nice! :) It's good wood to play with,apart from the sneezing perhaps :p
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13th April 2012, 11:32 PM
Thread: Differences.
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Differences.
Ever wondered what the difference between Grannies and Grandads is?
5 year old granddaughter is taken to school daily by her grandfather.
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13th April 2012, 11:25 PM
Thread: camphour vase
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lighting
The green cast is probably caused by flouro lights,use incandescent on either side and /or correct the white balance if possible manually:wink: