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22nd March 2023, 09:08 AM
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Out of my price range too Matty !! Only other...
Out of my price range too Matty !!
Only other catalogue (short form) I'm aware of is in the State Library of South Australia
BRG/9/12 LEE3
T & R Lees Limited
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21st March 2023, 12:41 PM
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Now here's something interesting ...taken from...
Now here's something interesting ...taken from current (21 Mar 2023) ebay advert for T. & R. Lees Catalogue No.40 (circa 1922)
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19th March 2023, 01:32 PM
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Matty - its funny that you pulled something from...
Matty - its funny that you pulled something from Haigh's catalogue, as my T&R Lees spindle moulder uses a similar rosette handwheel (raise lower) to that shown at the back of the fence above...
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2nd December 2022, 09:02 AM
Thread: Wadkin PK dust collection
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Thanks for the details Rob - always interested to...
Thanks for the details Rob - always interested to see what's going on in your workshop !!
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1st December 2022, 12:06 PM
Thread: Wadkin PK dust collection
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I've never seen one with the iron extension table...
I've never seen one with the iron extension table Rob - thanks for the photos.
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29th November 2022, 11:54 AM
Thread: Wadkin PK dust collection
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Hi Rob - side question if I may....your AGS10...
Hi Rob - side question if I may....your AGS10 looks like it has a cast iron extension table and nothing holding it up ??? Original was sheet metal with a couple of legs...What's going on there?...
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26th July 2022, 03:40 PM
Thread: Advice please - how to cut this moulding?
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You might try planing the chamfer (20-12) along...
You might try planing the chamfer (20-12) along the length, then grind a scraper, mount it in a holder, and run it along a pair of fences either side of your stock.
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15th February 2021, 02:29 PM
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N.S.W. Machine still available
Machine still available
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5th January 2021, 03:41 PM
Thread: Vintage Woodfast / Hyco lathe
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SOLD: SOLD - thanks delbs
SOLD - thanks delbs
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4th January 2021, 08:36 PM
Thread: Vintage Woodfast / Hyco lathe
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SOLD: Thanks delbs - pending pickup regards John
Thanks delbs - pending pickup
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31st December 2020, 08:20 PM
Thread: Vintage Woodfast / Hyco lathe
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SOLD: Vintage Woodfast / Hyco lathe
Vintage cast iron Woodfast / Hyco lathe (ex TAFE)
1"-10 tpi BSF spindle threads
2MT headstock and tailstock
4 speed pulley (recommend link type belt for ease of replacement)
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31st December 2020, 02:06 PM
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N.S.W. Thanks for the proposed alternate uses Bob !! ...
Thanks for the proposed alternate uses Bob !!
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31st December 2020, 08:50 AM
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N.S.W. C2 has passed - item is still available
C2 has passed - item is still available
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29th December 2020, 06:09 PM
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N.S.W. Artisan Handyshop 8x4 combo table saw and jointer
Artisan Handyshop 8" x 4 1/2" combo table saw and jointer
3/4 HP 240V single phase
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27th October 2016, 08:06 AM
Thread: Belated chair fix/alteration number 1.
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Nonetheless it has endured 30+ years !!! I bet...
Nonetheless it has endured 30+ years !!!
I bet there are not may here that get to look back that far into their own craftsmanship with a critical, then sympathetic eye.
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24th October 2016, 08:25 AM
Thread: Storage options
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I like your sandpaper storage box Christos. I...
I like your sandpaper storage box Christos. I missed the original thread.
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21st October 2016, 09:01 AM
Thread: Storage options
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Storage options
Was in Officeworks yesterday, and noticed these Spencer metal storage drawers, available in 5, 7 and 10 drawer versions
Spencer 5 Drawer Cabinet Silver | Officeworks
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17th October 2016, 10:35 AM
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This is one of the later models as it is built by...
This is one of the later models as it is built by Sterling at Northmead (from the badge). The switch looks like a 3 phase drum reversing switch, and the motor appears to be a replacement. Is the...
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6th September 2016, 12:27 PM
Thread: noise reduction at gore point
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Some good concepts there for consideration Pete....
Some good concepts there for consideration Pete. I guess rounding of the gore point could also reduce the noise somewhat. Avoiding the parallel cutting of the airstream seems the right direction to...
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8th August 2016, 05:11 PM
Thread: Cyclone options
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Thanks for the follow up Pete...I'm definitely...
Thanks for the follow up Pete...I'm definitely not looking to build an air raid siren...my strait blade jointer and thicknesser are close enough to that already.
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2nd August 2016, 12:12 PM
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Don't forget the smaller saws and combo units...
Don't forget the smaller saws and combo units made locally by Artisan for the home hobby market.
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2nd August 2016, 10:28 AM
Thread: Cyclone options
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Bob - thanks for clarifying the likely pressure...
Bob - thanks for clarifying the likely pressure losses and flow limitations, and likely deficiency of the cast iron blower in that regard at the published speed.
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28th July 2016, 11:53 AM
Thread: Cyclone options
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Bob - thanks for the reminder on noise for...
Bob - thanks for the reminder on noise for straight bladed impellers. I've dug up some fan curves for the blower, which has some noise specifications as well. I thought I'd posted this in my first...
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27th July 2016, 01:27 PM
Thread: Cyclone options
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Thanks for your feedback Pete - I had a look at...
Thanks for your feedback Pete - I had a look at you vac cyclone build, and more recent fan housing posts. Some very good fabrication tips there !! Thanks.
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19th July 2016, 02:51 PM
Thread: Cyclone options
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Thanks richmond68 for the suggestion of...
Thanks richmond68 for the suggestion of automotive seal (pinchweld) for the lid of the wheelie bin.
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27th June 2016, 01:03 PM
Thread: Cyclone options
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BobL - thanks for raising the issue of noise...
BobL - thanks for raising the issue of noise between straight and curved vane impellers. I appreciate you input.
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24th June 2016, 04:06 PM
Thread: Cyclone options
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Chris I do accept there's a few challenges to...
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I do accept there's a few challenges to using the wheelie bin, and the auger idea sounds interesting...it would perform a similar function to a rotary air lock (which also negates the need... -
24th June 2016, 04:02 PM
Thread: Cyclone options
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Thanks QC Inspector. I wasn't aware that you...
Thanks QC Inspector. I wasn't aware that you could mount the cyclone on an angle.
There is definitely a tradeoff between using the existing blower and additional fabrication of top mounted fan.
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24th June 2016, 12:40 PM
Thread: Cyclone options
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Cyclone options
Over the last few years, I've acquired a few different pieces of gear that I intend to use for dust extraction in my non commercial workshop. I've read the Pentz site, and various threads here and...
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19th May 2016, 10:34 AM
Thread: how to make your own dowels!
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Clever detail Henry - thanks for posting. ...
Clever detail Henry - thanks for posting.
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5th May 2016, 04:30 PM
Thread: how to make your own dowels!
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I watched a fletcher (arrow maker) use a small...
I watched a fletcher (arrow maker) use a small block plane with 2 timber spacers taped to underside, hand plane an arrow shaft from square to round in about 2 minutes. Couldn't be simpler.
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18th March 2016, 08:37 AM
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Camo, I like your analogy of Workshop Tetras™,...
Camo,
I like your analogy of Workshop Tetras™, and choosing between the two is a great problem to have :D
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17th March 2016, 11:46 AM
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Camo Just something to consider regarding the...
Camo
Just something to consider regarding the size of the lathes.....
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16th March 2016, 02:28 PM
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Hi Camo Yes you really do seem to have a...
Hi Camo
Yes you really do seem to have a dilemma there !! I saw H's discussion on your collective haul.
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19th February 2016, 11:00 AM
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Woodfast/Hyco tool rests found....thanks again...
Woodfast/Hyco tool rests found....thanks again Henry !!
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19th January 2016, 08:46 AM
Thread: Hyco Woodfast cast iron tool rests
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Brad Thanks for taking the time to post those...
Brad
Thanks for taking the time to post those pics of your fabricated tool rests. Nice wok.
I have made a similar long rest (from 10x50 steel) but the posts are bolted not welded. Works a treat.
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13th January 2016, 10:49 AM
Thread: Hyco Woodfast cast iron tool rests
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That's great Henry, he iron resta are exactly...
That's great Henry, he iron resta are exactly what I was after - thanks !!
Glad you were able to persuade the old rest back into line.
But wait...daggy rusty stuff makes a good shed great !!
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12th January 2016, 08:43 AM
Thread: Type of chiseling technique.
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The last two pics of the timber and steel bench...
The last two pics of the timber and steel bench look to my eye to be chiseled or adzed and then wire brushed resulting in the continuous striations.
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12th January 2016, 08:29 AM
Thread: Hyco Woodfast cast iron tool rests
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Hi artful bodger, I'd love to see some pics of...
Hi artful bodger,
I'd love to see some pics of your fabricated tool rests.
I'll post a pic of the cast ones.
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11th January 2016, 09:37 AM
Thread: Long stemmed Banksia nut goblets
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Thanks Joe - they surely do look great. cheers...
Thanks Joe - they surely do look great.
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8th January 2016, 10:26 AM
Thread: Long stemmed Banksia nut goblets
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Joe - they look fantastic. A question if I...
Joe - they look fantastic.
A question if I may.....do you turn the banksia nuts green, dry, or resin infused ?
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7th January 2016, 04:16 PM
Thread: Hyco Woodfast cast iron tool rests
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Thanks Henry - greatly appreciated. Regards...
Thanks Henry - greatly appreciated.
Regards
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7th January 2016, 09:57 AM
Thread: Hyco Woodfast cast iron tool rests
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Hyco Woodfast cast iron tool rests
I'm looking for an original 12" (300mm) and 6" (150mm) cast iron toolrest for a Hyco/Woodfast lathe with 3/4" (19mm) shaft.....just seen that Woodfast have discontinued these
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6th January 2016, 04:12 PM
Thread: My latest Nintendo Wii box
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Great box and design Dengue that will far outlive...
Great box and design Dengue that will far outlive the Wii and be appreciated long into the future.
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6th January 2016, 01:01 PM
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I'm looking for an original 12" (300mm) and 6"...
I'm looking for an original 12" (300mm) and 6" (150mm) cast iron toolrest for a Hyco/Woodfast lathe with 3/4" (19mm) shaft.....just seen that Woodfast have discontinued these :doh:
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6th January 2016, 12:52 PM
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Raymond....just a thought, that next time you...
Raymond....just a thought, that next time you send something out that you don't want painted, you may want to give it a waxing beforehand...just in case.
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6th January 2016, 12:44 PM
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Matty - thanks for the clarification on the two...
Matty - thanks for the clarification on the two separate companies.
Dawn also made similar blowers to D Richardson...I picked up one a while back that I've yet to re-commission. I saw an entry for... -
17th December 2015, 08:41 AM
Thread: Researching old WW Machinery
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Peter he trove archives are great. A few...
Peter
he trove archives are great. A few glitches with character recognition of the scans, and it can be a bit tough to find the text on the page. But an excellent resource none the less.
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17th December 2015, 08:35 AM
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I find this one interesting because it ties Hyco...
I find this one interesting because it ties Hyco & Woodfast together (taken from a lathe)
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and JS Richardson operated from premises at 576 Prince's Highway Sydenham NSW
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16th December 2015, 09:25 AM
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These drill presses ended their manufacturing...
These drill presses ended their manufacturing under the label "Pexeme"
John