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6th February 2018, 08:20 AM
Thread: Saw chain recommendation
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I might have to try one. I do touch up the chain...
I might have to try one. I do touch up the chain lightly on every tank, seems to fly through the wood ok.
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5th February 2018, 09:46 PM
Thread: Saw chain recommendation
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Full chisel, 30 or 35 degree angle, I use a...
Full chisel, 30 or 35 degree angle, I use a standard file guide so what ever its set for. I have thought about a semi chisel. I am looking at prices of carton and stihl roll 25ft and a breaker and...
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4th February 2018, 10:14 AM
Thread: Saw chain recommendation
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Agreed, most of my logs are off the ground using...
Agreed, most of my logs are off the ground using an excavator but still plenty of dirt etc caught up in the stringy bark from me moving them around. I’ll stick to the normal servicable chain. Cheers
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4th February 2018, 09:26 AM
Thread: Saw chain recommendation
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Thanks, yes I think I will leave the cheaper...
Thanks, yes I think I will leave the cheaper stuff alone. I think sharpening is an issue with tungsten
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3rd February 2018, 07:50 PM
Thread: Saw chain recommendation
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Thanks Bob, I will see how I get on.
Thanks Bob, I will see how I get on.
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3rd February 2018, 08:58 AM
Thread: Saw chain recommendation
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Saw chain recommendation
Currently using 404 Stihl on my 066 cross cutting my mill logs. All hardwood. Cutting a lot of firewood from logs not suitable for milling.
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28th October 2017, 10:07 AM
Thread: Bandsaw advice and price please
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Bandsaw advice and price please
I have an opportunity to purchase a seconhand Metabo BAS317 Precision bandsaw. It is from a deceased estate, we dont know what its worth or if they are a good machine. I believe Metabo are a good...
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7th March 2014, 12:50 PM
Thread: 4.3.metre plywood sloop Sprinter
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Interesting summary of BS, I imagine AS to be...
Interesting summary of BS, I imagine AS to be similar. I will compare the two products tomorrow and decide. I did veiw some the other day, didn't seem to have any defects.
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5th March 2014, 03:39 PM
Thread: 4.3.metre plywood sloop Sprinter
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I have been a bit distracted with life etc, I am...
I have been a bit distracted with life etc, I am about to purchase marine ply for the bilge panels. I see there are two types of marine ply available, cheap and expensive but they are both marine ply...
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20th August 2013, 09:48 PM
Thread: Plywood for small boats.
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Is the quality of the plywood still as important...
Is the quality of the plywood still as important if it is to be glassed over both sides and edges ?
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18th July 2013, 11:23 AM
Thread: 4.3.metre plywood sloop Sprinter
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I have pulled mine appart, re organised my shed...
I have pulled mine appart, re organised my shed so I have more space. I am now in the process of building a strong back and get it level. I have also installed a larger woodheater. Important to be...
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12th July 2013, 01:45 PM
Thread: 4.3.metre plywood sloop Sprinter
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Having had another look, I may have to redo it,...
Having had another look, I may have to redo it, it does not look all that good. Also noticed the most forward temorary wall is missing. I guess the back or jig needs to be fairly solid.
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11th July 2013, 11:05 PM
Thread: 4.3.metre plywood sloop Sprinter
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Will do. The back frame seems ok
Will do. The back frame seems ok
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11th July 2013, 10:10 PM
Thread: 4.3.metre plywood sloop Sprinter
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I have just been through the photos, took an hour...
I have just been through the photos, took an hour and 15, haha
Great build, looks like some work involved but not suprised.
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11th July 2013, 09:04 PM
Thread: 4.3.metre plywood sloop Sprinter
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276459276460 Nothing is glued, just tacked
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11th July 2013, 08:56 PM
Thread: 4.3.metre plywood sloop Sprinter
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hopefully there is a photo attached (first...
hopefully there is a photo attached (first timer)276458
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11th July 2013, 08:18 PM
Thread: 4.3.metre plywood sloop Sprinter
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Wow, thanks Steve, very much appreciated. I'm...
Wow, thanks Steve, very much appreciated. I'm going to have a look now at your build. Your boat looks great. Not too much has been done on mine, I will post some photos shortly.
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9th July 2013, 06:08 PM
Thread: 4.3.metre plywood sloop Sprinter
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That would be great Steve, thanks
That would be great Steve, thanks
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7th July 2013, 10:59 AM
Thread: 4.3.metre plywood sloop Sprinter
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That is great advice. The GIS interests me, given...
That is great advice. The GIS interests me, given the support available, ideal for a first build. It can be sailed by one person, rowed or small outboard would actually suit my/our needs more than a...
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6th July 2013, 02:04 PM
Thread: 4.3.metre plywood sloop Sprinter
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Thanks I will give them a call. the plans say to...
Thanks I will give them a call. the plans say to see building notes for key to notation numbers, I think there is information on them that I need.
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5th July 2013, 09:28 PM
Thread: 4.3.metre plywood sloop Sprinter
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4.3.metre plywood sloop Sprinter
Hi I'm hopeing for some help, I have bought some plans and a partly built hull, plans are complete but there is'nt any building notes. The plans are by Builda-A-Boat plans co from Sydney.. The boat...
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8th June 2013, 10:03 AM
Thread: Cutting Railway Sleepers
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Nothing a pressure cleaner couldn't fix I'm sure....
Nothing a pressure cleaner couldn't fix I'm sure. I would have no problems cutting sleepers, I think you would get some great colour, hope you find someone up that way, you may have to go a bit...
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6th December 2012, 12:13 AM
Thread: Drying blackwood
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Have you thought about getting it kiln dried ? It...
Have you thought about getting it kiln dried ? It does take along time here in Tas, it can even stop drying in winter months depending on where you live. I have succesfully dried blackwood, I allowed...
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25th July 2012, 09:44 PM
Thread: directional falling
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me too :2tsup:
me too :2tsup:
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15th July 2012, 09:42 AM
Thread: Aussies Getting ripped off
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I have had similar experience unfortunately, it...
I have had similar experience unfortunately, it is a shame but if thats the way it is so be it. I don't care much for aus businesses if they want to rip us off, I'm happy to shop o/s and I do.
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12th July 2012, 03:01 PM
Thread: Carl and Al on the road again.
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Not that this has anything to do with wood,...
Not that this has anything to do with wood, Macca's source their spuds through Simplot and Mcains who contract growers in Tasmania and NZ not China
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9th July 2012, 06:50 PM
Thread: DIY Bandmill - First Log
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That looks fantastic, well done, bet that was...
That looks fantastic, well done, bet that was satifying peeling off some timber from something you built. love it
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14th June 2012, 08:40 PM
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I'm sure I did not suggest that. Making timber...
I'm sure I did not suggest that. Making timber available for a boat building industry, if any good timber resource is left, is green policy, a sustainable timber industry that is not wood chip driven...
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14th June 2012, 09:58 AM
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Hi Bob, I like you know the greens are not to...
Hi Bob, I like you know the greens are not to blame in any way shape or form.
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10th June 2012, 10:28 AM
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Fair comment Bob, The industry would be in...
Fair comment Bob, The industry would be in better shape if the large scale wood chip contracts to supply asian markets in the early 70s (supported by the two political parties) were not handed out....
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22nd May 2012, 11:47 AM
Thread: build your own swing saw?
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The Lucas brothers/family started somewhere, same...
The Lucas brothers/family started somewhere, same with Peterson. I can't see why you could'nt make one, who knows yours could turn out better than all of them. Simple safe engineering. Go for it....
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22nd May 2012, 11:40 AM
Thread: blackwood question
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I do not think there would be enough, b/wood has...
I do not think there would be enough, b/wood has very thick sap wood on the outer
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18th April 2012, 10:13 AM
Thread: Chainsaw Wreckers Bendigo area ?
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Thanks for the info, very helpful. I am unable to...
Thanks for the info, very helpful. I am unable to repair mine as I butchered it in the proccess of repairing it. I needed to keep using the saw and don't live anywhere near town. I was able to shove...
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16th April 2012, 09:29 PM
Thread: Chainsaw Wreckers Bendigo area ?
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Chainsaw Wreckers Bendigo area ?
I've managed to crack the handle on my 066. I vaguely remember hearing of a chainsaw wrecking shop in or around Bendigo somewhere. Does anyone know of it ? It was a few years ago that I heard about...
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22nd February 2012, 08:12 AM
Thread: Chainsaw storage
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thought shelves were too high, you may end up...
thought shelves were too high, you may end up wearing one on your'e head,
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27th December 2011, 12:46 PM
Thread: Lucas set up
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Understood, could be the blade needs tuning in,...
Understood, could be the blade needs tuning in, best way to tell is to look at the teeth marks on the log/boards, look for a leading edge etc. It's in the manual. Could also be a log with lots of...
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27th December 2011, 08:14 AM
Thread: Lucas set up
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When you set end frames be sure they are lowered...
When you set end frames be sure they are lowered to thier lowest point before putting rails on. Make sure your end frames match, if not pack up the lowest point to get them level with each...
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17th December 2011, 09:08 AM
Thread: alaskan mill
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Hi Seth My friend built his 2 storey house with...
Hi Seth
My friend built his 2 storey house with timber he cut with one, it was hard work, his only motivation was the savings in dollars. It is possible but hard work.
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13th December 2011, 06:51 AM
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That is good advice
That is good advice
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3rd December 2011, 04:58 PM
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they are not that bad, the best thing about a...
they are not that bad, the best thing about a lucas mill is that they are simple, start adding control systems etc, and that is just more that can go wrong, but yes it can be done, for me it is easy...
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2nd December 2011, 09:18 AM
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I recon if you could find a miller in your area...
I recon if you could find a miller in your area would be the best way to get some training. I was able to watch the chap that I bought mine off, do some milling, When I got it home, I just did what...
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29th September 2011, 05:51 PM
Thread: Al's tooling up!!
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Nice one Alan. :2tsup: I used to have a old...
Nice one Alan. :2tsup: I used to have a old Yanmar bocat, bit smaller I recon but it was useful, ole mate I bought it off had made up a quick release and a set of forks for it. Very handy, I was...
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27th September 2011, 10:23 PM
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Interesting site, had never heard of them before,...
Interesting site, had never heard of them before, I have saved it to favourites. The bit on green timber was good. As for framing codes, I thought they all came under the BCA (building code of...
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25th September 2011, 09:14 PM
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Thats a good idea, 38mm thick is ample and would...
Thats a good idea, 38mm thick is ample and would take less time to dry
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25th September 2011, 12:01 AM
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timber grading
My building inspector (building surveyor) is happy to grade my timber as he inspects the constuction. Might be different in other states. I had heard that you had to have timber graded before use, I...
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24th September 2011, 02:46 PM
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I've had no troubles with it. Some of it may want...
I've had no troubles with it. Some of it may want to bend and twist, it pays to rack them straight away and put a little weight on top of the racked timber. Might be some different opinions on how...
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19th September 2011, 08:49 PM
Thread: Snigging Logs with a Tractor
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not much the massey wouldn't pull, I use a holden...
not much the massey wouldn't pull, I use a holden rodeo with a load of wood in the back for traction, before that I used a hilux, on occasions I put chains on the rear wheels. I mainly use my winch...
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5th September 2011, 09:14 AM
Thread: Welcome Back Carl
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Glad you're back, look forward to your posts...
Glad you're back, look forward to your posts
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4th September 2011, 06:10 PM
Thread: How big is my problem?
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what he said:2tsup:
what he said:2tsup:
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3rd September 2011, 09:47 AM
Thread: How big is my problem?
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sounds like you bought the wrong mill. A lucas...
sounds like you bought the wrong mill. A lucas will cut anything