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13th June 2012, 06:57 PM
Thread: Bandsaw ..Improved Dust Extraction
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BobL As you are inclined to be rather...
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As you are inclined to be rather pedantic about minute details, a small correction to your statement is required.
In Fact The original OPs quote was
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12th June 2012, 12:46 AM
Thread: Bandsaw ..Improved Dust Extraction
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Hey guys, Just wanted to keep my saw and...
Hey guys,
Just wanted to keep my saw and workshop clear of visible dust. Never suggested that ALL airborn particles would be eliminated!
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11th June 2012, 07:26 PM
Thread: Bandsaw ..Improved Dust Extraction
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I think you will find that the air flow across...
I think you will find that the air flow across the blade within the slot of the 40m diameter tube ,is far higher than would be achieved within the large diameter tube used with the bag collector. The...
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10th June 2012, 06:55 PM
Thread: Bandsaw ..Improved Dust Extraction
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Bandsaw ..Improved Dust Extraction
I have always had problems with dust extraction on my 14" Carbatech bandsaw using an industrial vacuum cleaner.
However with this modification, am now getting almost 100% dust collection. There... -
2nd February 2012, 05:10 PM
Thread: Welding 5mm SS rod for BBQ with Oxy
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Welding 5mm SS rod for BBQ with Oxy
Plan to make a replacement grid for my Komado BBQ with 5 mm SS rod.Have oxy welder, but not sure what type of brazing rod would best for this application.
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5th September 2011, 12:15 PM
Thread: Record CL5 wood lathe..belt replacement
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Hi Jimbur Gave the back end of the shaft...
Hi Jimbur
Gave the back end of the shaft a sharp tap with a bronze drift and the roller bearing at the front moved out of the housing and I was able to swap over the belts. Apparantly the... -
2nd September 2011, 03:55 PM
Thread: Record CL5 wood lathe..belt replacement
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Record CL5 wood lathe..belt replacement
The drive belt on the lathe needs to be replaced and am not sure as to the recommended method of extracting the shaft (part way only).
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20th August 2011, 09:54 AM
Thread: Help needed electronics/electrical
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Thanks Dropcat Those Jacar holders look...
Thanks Dropcat
Those Jacar holders look great and will fit in the storage space OK. Was previously thinking of building my own from an old battery pack.
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20th August 2011, 12:39 AM
Thread: Help needed electronics/electrical
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Bad maths! 24 years old bought it new in...
Bad maths! 24 years old bought it new in 1987.Used it whilst spraying weeds etc on the farm, current battery pack is about 9 years old.
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19th August 2011, 05:37 PM
Thread: Help needed electronics/electrical
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Hi sjm Batterys are removed and charged...
Hi sjm
Batterys are removed and charged separately.
Fan seems to run at the correct lower speed, when connected to 3.0V supply.
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19th August 2011, 04:33 PM
Thread: Help needed electronics/electrical
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Help needed electronics/electrical
Thought this forum might have most people with electronics in among their skills!
After 34 years operation the circuit board in my Kamira belt mounted power pack for the dust mask has packed up.... -
30th July 2011, 12:22 PM
Thread: Battery Powered Respirators..high cost inOZ
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Ordered on 21 July arrived 27 July. Works well...
Ordered on 21 July arrived 27 July. Works well but find it a bit top heavy, good for upright work such as turning, using router table or saw bench etc
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22nd July 2011, 11:17 AM
Thread: Battery Powered Respirators..high cost inOZ
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Hi Jim I rang 3 Victorian suppliers and asked...
Hi Jim
I rang 3 Victorian suppliers and asked if they could do any better on price and pointed out that I would prefer to purchase locally, but that I was not prepared to spend an additional $200... -
21st July 2011, 12:56 PM
Thread: Battery Powered Respirators..high cost inOZ
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Battery Powered Respirators..high cost inOZ
Having decided to buy a battery powered respirator, before the hot weather returns. Found that the best price I could get in OZ for an Airshield Pro helmet +ear muffs+set of spare filters, was $639...
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1st November 2010, 07:53 PM
Thread: Triton Router not winding fully down
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THANKS!! Yes had turned off with a foot switch...
THANKS!! Yes had turned off with a foot switch and then unplugged it leaving the router switch in the on position.Works fine now.
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1st November 2010, 06:09 PM
Thread: Triton Router not winding fully down
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Cap is off and was clean inside. Sounds as if...
Cap is off and was clean inside.
Sounds as if it is hitting a solid stop of some sort, first thought was depth adjustement, but has plenty of free movement on spring loaded tubular slider when at... -
1st November 2010, 04:48 PM
Thread: Triton Router not winding fully down
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Triton Router not winding fully down
Will not wind down fully for changing cutter. Stops with 6 teeth of the rack still exposed.
Depth stop free to retract and has plenty of travel left.
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13th October 2010, 11:17 PM
Thread: Dust masks etc
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The JSP Powercap with a weight of only 440 gms...
The JSP Powercap with a weight of only 440 gms looks good .Full details on toolpost.co.uk
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8th October 2010, 11:11 AM
Thread: 3M Half Face Respirator Recommended!
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Thanks.. will follow up
Thanks.. will follow up
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6th October 2010, 10:05 PM
Thread: 3M Half Face Respirator Recommended!
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Hi Vernon ... long time since the last post!...
Hi Vernon ... long time since the last post! however could you give info on where you bought the powered version ex US, just what i am looking for.
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17th September 2010, 07:32 PM
Thread: Polishing / Buffing Timber
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Just finished a Jarrah top finished with 3 coats...
Just finished a Jarrah top finished with 3 coats of danish Oil, allowed to harden for a few days and then polished with a lambswool buff. Came up really well.
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9th September 2010, 10:58 PM
Thread: Some basic glue tests
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Similar results with both Titebond and Selleys...
Similar results with both Titebond and Selleys Durabond
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9th September 2010, 09:39 PM
Thread: Some basic glue tests
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Only just found this thread!! I think...
Only just found this thread!!
I think Polyurethane adhesives are being slightly maligned, as they are only suitable for used in a thin film, with good clamping pressure during bonding.
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6th September 2010, 06:35 PM
Thread: Jarrah Coffee Table
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Jarrah Coffee Table
Had some lengths of 180*42 Jarrah left over from a dinning table and chairs built last year. So decided to make a coffee table.
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16th August 2010, 09:30 PM
Thread: Sanding Disks for Jarrah
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I wish that was the case ! unfortunately I was...
I wish that was the case ! unfortunately I was using timber that was left over from making a dinning table and ten chairs. All the best bits had been used and much of this material had grain that ran...
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16th August 2010, 07:02 PM
Thread: Sanding Disks for Jarrah
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Sanding Disks for Jarrah
I am in the process of finishing a 600*1500 jarrah table top that has been made from 180*45 stock. Having planed it flat, went down to "Pete's Bazaar' to buy some sanding disks to for the final sand...
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14th April 2010, 05:41 PM
Thread: Record 043 1/8 cutter
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Thanks for suggestions, have just noticed that...
Thanks for suggestions, have just noticed that Carbatec have a 3.2 A2 blade for the Veritas small plough plane , that looks as if it might do the job, will check it out.
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11th April 2010, 04:37 PM
Thread: Record 043 1/8 cutter
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Record 043 1/8 cutter
Have lost the 1/8" cutter for my Record 043 plane, is it possible to get a replacement.Or where can I get some 3*3mm steel and make my own, as it is a straight cutter.
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11th December 2008, 05:39 PM
Thread: Help needed ..Electrical
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Thanks for all your advice Mal, much appreciated....
Thanks for all your advice Mal, much appreciated.
Without thinking hit the download button for the latest Jaycar catalogue last week and left the room for a while.. It was 400 MB!! so i will follow... -
10th December 2008, 03:50 PM
Thread: Help needed ..Electrical
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Thanks Mal.......attach a couple of pics, B20K...
Thanks Mal.......attach a couple of pics, B20K marked on the back of terminal board, with the first two terminals used, last one unconnected
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7th December 2008, 07:54 PM
Thread: Help needed ..Electrical
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Thanks for kind offer malb. The Scooter has two...
Thanks for kind offer malb.
The Scooter has two drive controls
(1) Speed limiter marked "snail" to 'Full'
(2) Main control Forward or Back for direction, with pressure increasing speed
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6th December 2008, 01:11 PM
Thread: Help needed ..Electrical
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The 'marlin electric vehicle manufacturers' of...
The 'marlin electric vehicle manufacturers' of Beenleigh, seem to have gone out of business since 2004. can find no info on unit.
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6th December 2008, 09:35 AM
Thread: Help needed ..Electrical
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Help needed ..Electrical
Hi Guys , i know that this thread is for metal work, but seems to have a lot of people with electrical knowledge as well.
My wife broke her hip recently and i bought a second hand Golf Buggie (48... -
12th October 2008, 05:35 PM
Thread: How to finish grass tree bowl?
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Turned up a 280mm salad bowl , about three years...
Turned up a 280mm salad bowl , about three years ago and has been in daily use since then. Finished it with 3 coats of polyurethane yacht varnish, well rubbed between each finish , gave it a final...
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3rd September 2008, 09:05 PM
Thread: First box..how not to do it!
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Some bigger pics
Some bigger pics
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3rd September 2008, 06:38 PM
Thread: First box..how not to do it!
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First box..how not to do it!
Had some 185*45 mm jarrah offcuts left over from dining table project, so decided to make granddaughter a jewelry box for birthday in 4 weeks time.
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23rd August 2008, 07:23 PM
Thread: Drive belt Vintage Lath
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Thanks bollie7, sounds a great idea, will give it...
Thanks bollie7, sounds a great idea, will give it a try.
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21st August 2008, 06:47 PM
Thread: Drive belt Vintage Lath
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Thanks Zuffen, will check how easy it is to strip...
Thanks Zuffen, will check how easy it is to strip down! best offer to date for open belt is $129 inc post and packing, for synthetic "Super Tensile" belt with alligator joiner. (ex UK)
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19th August 2008, 08:25 PM
Thread: Drive belt Vintage Lath
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Drive belt Vintage Lath
Have just broken the leather drive belt on my Coltech 6 inch Lath.
Looking for either leather or synthetic replacement with pin type joiner.
Belt is 66 inch long and 1.5 inch wide.
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28th March 2008, 04:58 PM
Thread: Jarrah dining table & chairs finished
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Top weighs 65kg, worked out a system for turning...
Top weighs 65kg, worked out a system for turning it over on my own in the workshop, but took two of us to get it into the house and onto the frame.
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27th March 2008, 04:02 PM
Thread: Jarrah dining table & chairs finished
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Did a post on the "Jarra Dining Chairs" on 21 jan...
Did a post on the "Jarra Dining Chairs" on 21 jan in "Woodwork general" this follow up post was relocated from same thread.
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27th March 2008, 11:39 AM
Thread: Jarrah dining table & chairs finished
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Jarrah dining table & chairs finished
Just got the project finished prior to Easter. Well not quite ,as I have to build two more Jarrah chairs as the first one was in mountain ash and the second in Blackwood. Suggested to SWMBO that the...
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23rd January 2008, 05:26 PM
Thread: Jarrah Dining Table..advice please
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Hi Zenwwod.. A picture is worth a 1000 words they...
Hi Zenwwod.. A picture is worth a 1000 words they say, now I get the picture, many thanks
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23rd January 2008, 02:27 PM
Thread: Jarrah Dining Table..advice please
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Thanks DJ .."wongos" thread was interesting, will...
Thanks DJ .."wongos" thread was interesting, will see how i go with the handtools but may well end up contacting you ! By the way is there a timber group out our way?
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22nd January 2008, 01:39 PM
Thread: Jarrah Dining Table..advice please
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Jarrah Dining Table..advice please
Hi Guys thanks for comments on chairs.
I want to edge glue 6 planks of 183*43 Jarrah , for the table top.
The timber has been in the workshop for over six months and has not moved.However... -
21st January 2008, 08:28 PM
Thread: Jarrah Dining chairs
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Design stresses in the chair are in fact very...
Design stresses in the chair are in fact very low. However just to be on the safe side loaded a chair with 200kg of cement bags and gave it a good shove sideways, much stiffer than i expected!!.
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21st January 2008, 06:38 PM
Thread: Jarrah Dining chairs
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Jarrah Dining chairs
Trying to run before i can Walk!!
Decided to have a go at building some dining chairs, wanted a chair that was modern in concept and fully utilised the strength of modern adhesives.
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3rd November 2007, 05:54 PM
Thread: Correct name for joint system ?
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Thanks Guys.. logic prevails! Thought there...
Thanks Guys.. logic prevails!
Thought there might be some obscure, historic term used.
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3rd November 2007, 10:26 AM
Thread: Correct name for joint system ?
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Correct name for joint system ?
If joint A is a "Lap Joint" . What would the correct description be for joints 'B' and 'C'
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2nd November 2007, 11:50 PM
Thread: Wax polish over Danish oil
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Wax polish over Danish oil
Have just finished a jarrah dining chair with "Organoil" Danish oil and polished it with 1500 grit. Looks great but would like to give it a final polish with wax. Can buff the seat but will have to...