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6th November 2016, 01:55 PM
Thread: Scroll saw brushes
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Scroll saw brushes
Hey, quick query about my scroll saw brushes.
I have a 16 inch scheppach scroll saw.
With the brush caps, I've noticed as standard they seem to be about flush with the casing. But when I... -
23rd February 2013, 08:18 PM
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Funnily I tried that, reduced the paint to a...
Funnily I tried that, reduced the paint to a slurry. But the zinc half underneath was fine and smooth. So In a round about way it worked
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23rd February 2013, 01:54 PM
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Making Painted Metal Smooth - Less Friction
I have had a larger top for my Scroll Saw made out of steel and I have painted it.
the problem is that it is now harder to move the mdf I am cutting on the table.
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11th March 2012, 06:07 PM
Thread: Redgum surfboard mailbox
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That really looks great. Wicked idea. I could see...
That really looks great. Wicked idea. I could see a lot of people wanting football shaped ones :wink:
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22nd September 2011, 02:23 PM
Thread: Woodworking shows/DVD's
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+1 to the Wood Whisperer
+1 to the Wood Whisperer
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10th September 2011, 09:49 AM
Thread: Just starting out
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Looking good mate!
Looking good mate!
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9th September 2011, 12:39 PM
Thread: My first garage
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The Perspex is a great idea, you wont ever be...
The Perspex is a great idea, you wont ever be wondering where the hell that one car went!
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9th September 2011, 11:19 AM
Thread: My first garage
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Thats fairly awesome mate!
Thats fairly awesome mate!
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9th September 2011, 09:39 AM
Thread: Beginners First Projects
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Yea MDF is meant to be nasty, I have noticed with...
Yea MDF is meant to be nasty, I have noticed with the scroll saw the dust is very fine.
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8th September 2011, 09:23 PM
Thread: Beginners First Projects
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There were one or 2 patches cleaned up with a...
There were one or 2 patches cleaned up with a sanding bit :B
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7th September 2011, 10:42 PM
Thread: Beginners First Projects
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Beginners First Projects
So as a young bloke, on these forums anyways :q, I thought I would share my first attempts at Scrolling from 16mm MDF.
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30th August 2011, 12:57 PM
Thread: Triton Scroll Saw
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First Look at the Triton 16″ Scrollsaw (updated)...
First Look at the Triton 16″ Scrollsaw (updated) « Stu's Shed
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29th August 2011, 09:04 PM
Thread: MDF/chipboard/plywood prices
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Im going to have to give a few places in Adelaide...
Im going to have to give a few places in Adelaide a ring I think and see what the prices are down there.
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29th August 2011, 02:34 PM
Thread: Bench Grinder Wire Wheel
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98% sure that the Bush size is correct and the...
98% sure that the Bush size is correct and the bolt is tight.
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29th August 2011, 02:23 PM
Thread: Bench Grinder Wire Wheel
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Bench Grinder Wire Wheel
Hello,
Just a quick question, I bought a wire wheel for my bench grinder and it does the job i need it to do. It just wobbles so much that it makes my whole bech vibrate like no tommorrow.
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18th August 2011, 11:25 AM
Thread: Carba-Tec vs Hafco (Table Saw)
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The Ruler on the fence of the CTJ-650 is useless,...
The Ruler on the fence of the CTJ-650 is useless,
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9th August 2011, 11:46 AM
Thread: MDF/chipboard/plywood prices
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MDF/chipboard/plywood prices
Just wondering what people have paid for MDF/chipboard/plywood sheets (especially in adelaide)
Asking becuase the local timber supplier wants $200 for a 16mm MDF pine veneer sheet at 1200x2400 and... -
25th July 2011, 09:51 PM
Thread: Yet another welder choice opinion thread
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I am split between the Token you are looking at...
I am split between the Token you are looking at and the Cigweld Transmig 175
Not sure the Cig name is worth 200 or not. Also with no Tig torch (prob will never use it)
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19th July 2011, 09:07 PM
Thread: GMC Table Saw Motor Type?
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This makes me a sad panda....
This makes me a sad panda....
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15th July 2011, 08:29 PM
Thread: GMC Table Saw Motor Type?
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GMC Table Saw Motor Type?
I want use the motor and turn it into a spindle sander.
The best option would be to slow the motor down (both for noise and for safety) but to do this i need to know what sort of AC motor this is?... -
15th July 2011, 08:18 AM
Thread: Giant Galapagos Tortoise
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That looks so cool!
That looks so cool!
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14th July 2011, 04:26 PM
Thread: Coffee table in Rain Tree WIP
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That looks really nice, you could hypnotise...
That looks really nice, you could hypnotise people with that!
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1st April 2011, 04:10 PM
Thread: Nuweld Powermig 175
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Thanks for that mate, sounds like one to stay...
Thanks for that mate, sounds like one to stay away from!
Only reason I was asking about them besides Deals Direct is that all the gear my local hardware store stocks is NuWeld welders. -
1st April 2011, 06:41 AM
Thread: Nuweld Powermig 175
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Nuweld Powermig 175
Has anyone used this welder?
What are the guts of it like?
Deals Direct are selling it for 650, seems like a bit of a bargain since united tools are selling the same one for 725. -
22nd March 2011, 03:05 PM
Thread: Another Bed...
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Bravo sir, looks the goods! I really like the...
Bravo sir, looks the goods!
I really like the slab look within the simple bed, not over the top. -
18th February 2011, 03:09 PM
Thread: Inverter stick comparisons
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Grahame, just a quick one about your orignal...
Grahame, just a quick one about your orignal list.
Why did you put the Air Tuff on there? It seems very cheap compared to its competition. Has there been any positive feedback on these? -
16th February 2011, 06:29 AM
Thread: Advice on Cheap MIG?
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Thanks for the opinions guys, and thanks alot for...
Thanks for the opinions guys, and thanks alot for the detailed explanation of why you think this things are no good Grahame.
Im no welding expert by far, I guess ill keep saving and get something... -
15th February 2011, 10:55 AM
Thread: Advice on Cheap MIG?
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Advice on Cheap MIG?
Has anyone tried any of these welders?
ROSSI NEW MIG 195 AMP GAS / GASLESS WELDER 15 AMP PLUG (eBay item 160498006232 end time 22-Feb-11 15:53:03 AEDST) : Industrial
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28th January 2011, 10:12 PM
Thread: Big Blanket Box
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Thanks, Yea i had a fair idea of what i...
Thanks,
Yea i had a fair idea of what i needed since i had watched dad making things a bit. He is a cabinet maker by trade. Saying that though he is 300km away so its not like i have an expert on... -
28th January 2011, 03:28 PM
Thread: Big Blanket Box
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Thanks for the comments. It does provide a lot of...
Thanks for the comments. It does provide a lot of storage!! All the missus shoes actually fit in there.
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26th January 2011, 09:07 PM
Thread: Severe cupping
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My dad was able to reduce a 10cm cup to about 5mm...
My dad was able to reduce a 10cm cup to about 5mm on a 30mm thick bit of pine using yowies method. Just remember to keep tighten the clamp progressively, when you wet it again. Half a day each time...
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26th January 2011, 04:07 PM
Thread: Big Blanket Box
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Big Blanket Box
Hey Guys,
I thought i would post a pic of the 2nd bit of furniture i have made, first being some DVD racks.
It is a big blanket box around the length of a double bed. Made from Pine due to... -
25th January 2011, 08:39 AM
Thread: A couple of Christmas presents
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Beautiful work mate! Really love the blanket...
Beautiful work mate!
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17th January 2011, 09:47 PM
Thread: Clarification on Finishing
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Seems like some good info in there. Thanks. ...
Seems like some good info in there.
Thanks.
One thing i havnt noticed on these forums yet is applying stain with a foam roller, really easy to get an even coating and letting it soak in for a... -
17th January 2011, 07:28 PM
Thread: Clarification on Finishing
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No worries at all mate. Ill put my 2c in on...
No worries at all mate.
Ill put my 2c in on your workbench, i have used flooring polyurethane. basically this Cabots - interior products - flooring - oil-based finishes - cabots.com.au
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17th January 2011, 05:09 PM
Thread: Clarification on Finishing
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Thanks for that Cruzi. On question no 4 what...
Thanks for that Cruzi.
On question no 4 what sort of wax? I have herd that bees wax is very soft and attracts dust. Something that is undesirable for the Entertainment unit i am making. -
17th January 2011, 12:48 PM
Thread: Clarification on Finishing
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Hey Mailee thanks for replying. Carbothane is...
Hey Mailee thanks for replying. Carbothane is Cabots name for their clear polyurethane varnish. As Jill asked when do you apply the wax?
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17th January 2011, 08:46 AM
Thread: Catalogue GMC
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It seems that Deals Direct have a few of these...
It seems that Deals Direct have a few of these "new" GMC tools for sale online if anyone was actually interested in buying them.
GMC Power Tools Online @ DealsDirect.com.au - Discount Online... -
16th January 2011, 11:34 PM
Thread: Clarification on Finishing
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Nothing?
Nothing?
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13th January 2011, 09:46 PM
Thread: Clarification on Finishing
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Clarification on Finishing
Hey guys,
First post so be nice :P
I have made a few basic things, Dvd Racks, BIG Blanket Box etc, but looking around I am getting confused at how I can improve my finishes after looking...