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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...
  2. 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
  3. 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.

    I have tried sanding it with...
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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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    +1 to the Wood Whisperer

    +1 to the Wood Whisperer
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    Looking good mate!

    Looking good mate!
  7. 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!
  8. Thread: My first garage

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    Thats fairly awesome mate!

    Thats fairly awesome mate!
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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.

    Go into the shed later and you find that everything around it is covered in a fine powder once it has...
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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

    Yea Steve Good's site is great!
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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.

    Each one took about an hour to cut.
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    First Look at the Triton 16″ Scrollsaw (updated)...

    First Look at the Triton 16″ Scrollsaw (updated) « Stu's Shed

    He comments at the bottom
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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.

    Plywood is an option but MDF is more stable since i dont have a place to properly store...
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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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    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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    The Ruler on the fence of the CTJ-650 is useless,...

    The Ruler on the fence of the CTJ-650 is useless,

    The red line indicator sits about 10 mill above the ruler, which is in half cm increments.
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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...
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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)

    Hmm..
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    This makes me a sad panda....

    This makes me a sad panda....
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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?...
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    That looks so cool!

    That looks so cool!
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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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    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.
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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.
  25. Thread: Another Bed...

    by Lawrst
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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.
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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?
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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...
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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
    (looks simmilar as below)...
  29. Thread: Big Blanket Box

    by Lawrst
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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...
  30. 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.

    I just used dowel for joinery, when i get up to the chest of draws ill try to do some half...
  31. 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...
  32. 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...
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    Beautiful work mate! Really love the blanket...

    Beautiful work mate!

    Really love the blanket box, how did you do the skull on top?
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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...
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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

    I have...
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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.
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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?
  38. Thread: Catalogue GMC

    by Lawrst
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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...
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    Nothing?

    Nothing?
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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...
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