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19th March 2022, 09:16 AM
Thread: Seasoning local timbers
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We have 7 kilns and dry around 320m3 per month....
We have 7 kilns and dry around 320m3 per month.
All our sample boards get end sealed with brushable ormoniod or duraseal.
If you want to put a lot of weight on a stack that is air drying, Get... -
19th March 2022, 08:59 AM
Thread: Woodfast 10" Bandsaw
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G'day. I sent both wheels to Liam at Advanced...
G'day.
I sent both wheels to Liam at Advanced Timber Systems in Raceview, QLD.
They re-poly the feed rollers for my molders and Opti Dimter docking saws.
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1st May 2013, 01:52 PM
Thread: Raw Timber Floors
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Most certainly, YES... Seal it. I have seen a...
Most certainly, YES... Seal it.
I have seen a floor in Balwyn North that was down for 3 months without any sealer on it.
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9th October 2012, 01:17 PM
Thread: Casting 'Pewter'
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G'day. You will need a sprue plate to get a...
G'day.
You will need a sprue plate to get a level top.
Bullet casters have done it this way for zonks for the same reason.
Pewter is great stuff. I do the garage sales and buy all I can to alloy... -
8th September 2012, 08:33 AM
Thread: Electrical problem with a lathe
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Yeah. It was no charge for yesterday fixing his...
Yeah. It was no charge for yesterday fixing his error. And they are going to re-imburse me for the $92 it cost for the air con bloke to come out and "fix" the problem of the compressor running...
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7th September 2012, 11:40 PM
Thread: Electrical problem with a lathe
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Well. Mystery solved. The sparky rocked up this...
Well. Mystery solved.
The sparky rocked up this morning and looked over everything. When he fitted the new 3 phase main switch, he placed 2 active wires for the shed main switch into the same active... -
5th September 2012, 06:51 PM
Thread: Electrical problem with a lathe
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Ha.... The Kimber and SVI race gun more than make...
Ha.... The Kimber and SVI race gun more than make up for the Tupperware. :2tsup:
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4th September 2012, 06:57 PM
Thread: Electrical problem with a lathe
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Mate couldn't make it. The sparky that fitted...
Mate couldn't make it.
The sparky that fitted the new main switch to the meterbox is coming back this Friday to fix his FUBAR...
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29th August 2012, 08:53 PM
Thread: Electrical problem with a lathe
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Thanks, Ray. A mate is coming to have a look on...
Thanks, Ray.
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29th August 2012, 06:09 PM
Thread: Electrical problem with a lathe
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The forward reverse rod and cam have 2 limit...
The forward reverse rod and cam have 2 limit switches and they are working OK.
It seems strange that the Coolant pump isn't working either.
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29th August 2012, 03:16 PM
Thread: Electrical problem with a lathe
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Electrical problem with a lathe
G'day All.
Went to use the lathe yesterday and all it would do is the chuck would rock backwards and forwards.
It is a 3 phase 3HP pacific.
I pulled the cover off the electrical area and put the... -
14th August 2012, 02:10 PM
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G'day. 80x12mm T&G overlay is cut 108x20mm. You...
G'day.
80x12mm T&G overlay is cut 108x20mm.
You can direct stick to the slab with Selleys Direct stick adhesive with their VBS slab sealer.
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13th August 2012, 10:21 PM
Thread: spotted gum for truck tray????
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G'day. We used ti suply Lyons body works with...
G'day. We used ti suply Lyons body works with Spotted Gum T&G boards for their ute trays.
Oil the grooves on the boards before fitting them and then oil the top of the boards.
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1st February 2012, 09:47 PM
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There isn't a lot of Grey Box around. Most of...
There isn't a lot of Grey Box around.
Most of our stock goes to Hardwood Floors at Marrickville.
Actually Feature Grade Grey Box is fairly clean. small feature mostly backsawn hobnail. -
31st January 2012, 12:45 PM
Thread: Timber ID program
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I have a CD here somewhere called "Euclid" It is...
I have a CD here somewhere called "Euclid"
It is for Eucalypts only (I think).
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31st January 2012, 12:43 PM
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Never heard of them. Neither has my contacts in...
Never heard of them.
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19th December 2011, 05:32 PM
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E. Microcarpa and E.Rummeryi
E. Microcarpa and E.Rummeryi
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13th December 2011, 09:15 AM
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Grey box is harder than Blackbutt. Grey box...
Grey box is harder than Blackbutt.
Grey box is also harder to get as it only grows in a small area in northern NSW.
Grey Box is a bland looking timber with little figure to the wood.
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13th December 2011, 09:10 AM
Thread: Decking Timber suggestions.
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G'day. The only specie we run Decking from is...
G'day. The only specie we run Decking from is White Mahogany.
It is a durability class 1 specie and has minimal natural feature.
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1st December 2011, 06:28 PM
Thread: Camphor in Schools?
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G'day. We built a new amenities block for the...
G'day.
We built a new amenities block for the staff in the drymill. The entire building is lined with Camphor 80x12 VJ lining boads.
It looks stunning and the smell was strong at the start, but 3... -
29th November 2011, 02:43 PM
Thread: Port macquarie beach
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Nice Lathe. What is it? A Myford?
Nice Lathe. What is it? A Myford?
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29th November 2011, 12:30 PM
Thread: Camphor in Schools?
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G'day. We give timber to all the high schools...
G'day.
We give timber to all the high schools around the Clarence Valley and they love it.
Mostly Aussie hardwoods. But we have supplied heaps of Camphor Laurel that is Kiln dried and dressed.
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23rd November 2011, 07:22 AM
Thread: Which timber for pool decking?
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There is only 1 specie that that I know of that...
There is only 1 specie that that I know of that will not stain your water or comcrete.
That is Red Mahogany.
Every other specie will turn your concrete black and your water as well.
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8th November 2011, 07:56 AM
Thread: Red Mahogany
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We do a lot of red Magogany into T&G flooring....
We do a lot of red Magogany into T&G flooring.
Very dark red. great timber.
If you are building a deck and have concrete around it or under it, try to get Red mahogany decking as it doesn't... -
24th October 2011, 11:21 AM
Thread: Timber ID pls?
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Red Ironbark. Look at the interlocked grain on...
Red Ironbark.
Look at the interlocked grain on the top right of the block.
red gum is similar colour, but doesn't have this feature. -
20th October 2011, 08:05 AM
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Grey Ironbark has a green moisture content of...
Grey Ironbark has a green moisture content of around 35 to 45%.
Dead standing trees will still have a similar MC.
We kiln dry 300x50 GIBK down to 12% for internal stairs. Stability is needed as any... -
19th October 2011, 03:39 PM
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Well. I can see: Turp, Tallowood, Blackbutt,...
Well. I can see: Turp, Tallowood, Blackbutt, White mahogany, Brush box in your first photo.
We sold heaps of mxd Specie hardwoods into brisbane in the 60's and 70's.
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19th October 2011, 03:34 PM
Thread: Seasoning Timber before use...
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You can get log end sealer from most CALTEX...
You can get log end sealer from most CALTEX servo's. They might have to order it in. It is a white liquid that turns into a wax when set.
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14th October 2011, 08:26 AM
Thread: gunstock duplicater
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G'day. When I was Fullbore shooting, a lot of...
G'day. When I was Fullbore shooting, a lot of stocks were made from Jacaranda and Mango.
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Spotted Gum (Corymbia Maculata)
Spotted Gum (Corymbia Maculata)
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10th August 2011, 10:54 AM
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G'day. Red Mahogany will not leech.:2tsup: It...
G'day.
Red Mahogany will not leech.:2tsup:
It was traditionaly used for lining wells in days gone by.
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G'day All. We have dried and dressed heaps of...
G'day All.
We have dried and dressed heaps of Manna gum over the years. It collapses badly during drying, and will collapse at the drop of a hat. We have found the best way to handle it for flooring... -
9th June 2011, 02:44 PM
Thread: Poor man's Brobo?
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G'day. I have a $120 TCT Metal cutting blade in...
G'day.
I have a $120 TCT Metal cutting blade in a $50 GMC wood cutting drop saw.
Work great. 50mm square solid Steel (yes...SOLID) gets cut through in about 15 seconds.
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9th May 2011, 10:32 PM
Thread: Molding Lead Sinkers
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Wheel weights are great for Higher velicity...
Wheel weights are great for Higher velicity bullets when they are water quenched. It takes the hardness up around the 15- 20 BHN I think.
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9th May 2011, 01:13 PM
Thread: Molding Lead Sinkers
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+1 to what China posted. I too cast my own...
+1 to what China posted.
I too cast my own bullets and use a 4-20 pot.
When I cast Sinkers, I warm the mold on a hotplate and hold the 2 halves together with the Vicegrips that have the... -
6th May 2011, 01:03 PM
Thread: Best Broom For Swarf?
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I was at Bunnings Grafton Last night and they...
I was at Bunnings Grafton Last night and they have the Magnetic brooms on sale for $17.50.
Grabbed one :2tsup: -
30th April 2011, 12:41 PM
Thread: Block Parquetry to get rid of.
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G'day All. Stu. Your boxes got picked up about...
G'day All.
Stu. Your boxes got picked up about an hour ago. So it will be in Moree this arvo.
The stuff has been selling pretty well. There are a few pallets left. Mainly Blackbutt.
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13th April 2011, 10:20 PM
Thread: Block Parquetry to get rid of.
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PM sent. :2tsup:
PM sent. :2tsup:
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12th April 2011, 09:28 AM
Thread: Migshield vs Argoshield
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G'day. I've only ever used Migshield for my home...
G'day.
I've only ever used Migshield for my home welding.
The only reason is that the Migshield dealer was open on the saturday that I picked up my welder. The BOC dealer wasn't open.
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10th April 2011, 07:00 PM
Thread: Block Parquetry to get rid of.
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Stu. You might be in luck. My mate at Moree is...
Stu.
You might be in luck.
My mate at Moree is a Landscaper/tree doctor. He has some reject slings over here to pick up. He has been working last week at Narrabri, Weewaa and Burren Junction.
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3rd April 2011, 04:13 PM
Thread: Block Parquetry to get rid of.
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PM sent..
PM sent..
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21st March 2011, 12:01 PM
Thread: Block Parquetry to get rid of.
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PM sent.
PM sent.
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18th March 2011, 09:18 AM
Thread: Block Parquetry to get rid of.
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Block Parquetry to get rid of.
G'day All. I have a huge amount of Hardwood block parquetry to unload.
It is all Aussie hardwood. Block size is 260mmx65mmx14mm thick.
All packed in boxes and packed on pallets. It has all been... -
16th December 2010, 07:57 AM
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G'day. I have a 165 and love it. It's used for...
G'day. I have a 165 and love it.
It's used for Steel ,Stainless and Ali.
For general steel work ( Duragal etc) I use High 2, wire 6.
For auto body low 1, wire 3 or 4. Wire size: 0.6
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13th December 2010, 12:24 PM
Thread: How do you keep taps straight?
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I use my taps in a battery drill with spirit...
I use my taps in a battery drill with spirit levels on it.
Little bit of tap magic and away I go....woohoo.:2tsup: -
27th November 2010, 10:58 AM
Thread: Southern Star Campers
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Thanks for the heads up Ern. I'll pass this info...
Thanks for the heads up Ern.
I'll pass this info on to friends etc.
BTW...I love my Ryobi battery angle grinder. So bloody handy for when you don't want to run an extension lead out.:2tsup: -
11th August 2010, 04:11 PM
Thread: Fast Growing Tree Species
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G'day. We cut, Dry and machine Dunn's white...
G'day.
We cut, Dry and machine Dunn's white gum, Manna Gum and Rose Gum.
These are fast growing species and the rosegum comes from plantations south of Coffs harbour in NSW.
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27th July 2010, 09:35 AM
Thread: re spool mig wire
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Ditto for the lathe method.:2tsup: I use the jog...
Ditto for the lathe method.:2tsup:
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25th June 2010, 09:06 AM
Thread: Southern Star Campers
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G'day everyone. Today is tha last day for...
G'day everyone.
Today is tha last day for this thread. It will be locked and no further posts can be made after today.
So, If you have anything to Add, better do it now.
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19th June 2010, 10:39 AM
Thread: Southern Star Campers
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G'day Robbo. As the starter if this threat, I'd...
G'day .
As the starter if this threat, I'd like to sincerely thank, you and the other moderators of this forum for allowing this thread to continue to the point it has.
When I started it, I...