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15th April 2010, 09:20 PM
Thread: Dowel Supplier
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Dowel Supplier
I have a need for bout 20,000 beech or hardwood dowels for inoculating shiitake logs. I would prefer a spiral groove. Does anyone know a supplier?
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5th March 2010, 08:14 PM
Thread: The Old Triton Router
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Thanks that would be great. Please email me so...
Thanks that would be great.
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3rd March 2010, 05:13 PM
Thread: The Old Triton Router
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The Old Triton Router
Does anyone have one of the old triton router biscuit jointers.
I sold one recently but because i hadn't used it for a while sold the curved piece that attached to the bottom of the table. Does... -
9th November 2008, 12:52 PM
Thread: Redgum Burls
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Neale, I live in Melbourne and my farm is at...
Neale,
I live in Melbourne and my farm is at Nagambie
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9th November 2008, 10:15 AM
Thread: Redgum Burls
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Redgum Burls
I have a number of redgum trees with burls on them about 1.5 hours out of Melbourne. IS there any value and is anyone interested in getting some of them off.
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15th September 2008, 12:26 PM
Thread: Mechnical driven dowels
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This was the message that I originally posted -...
This was the message that I originally posted - what I worked out was that the best that I could do was build up a stand with 3 Drillmates - joined with a common handle. Now I want to put in the...
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14th September 2008, 09:10 PM
Thread: Mechnical driven dowels
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Mechnical driven dowels
I have a question - has anyone used either air or electicially to drive dowels in?
I have thousands to do and wondered if there was an easy method.
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20th July 2008, 05:42 PM
Thread: High Speed Drill
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Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Ian - yes I...
Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Ian - yes I think that I will have to do it over a couple of years and your suggestion of some sort of suspension system is a good idea. I think I will try and...
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11th July 2008, 03:43 PM
Thread: High Speed Drill
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Yes - I am accurate - there is about 50 holes per...
Yes - I am accurate - there is about 50 holes per log, the slog will have to be about a metre long and about 6 inches dia. The dowel will be about 10 mm so I will need a quick auger bi. The hole...
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10th July 2008, 09:32 PM
Thread: High Speed Drill
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Thanks for your help everyone. I do agree - the...
Thanks for your help everyone. I do agree - the 10,000 rpms would be difficult to control.
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9th July 2008, 09:49 PM
Thread: High Speed Drill
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High Speed Drill
I need to drilI sugar gum logs to inoculate with mushroom mycelium using a plug similar to a dowel.
I need to do about 10,000 logs so will need to do it quickly (about 50 plugs per log).
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2nd March 2008, 03:50 PM
Thread: Sun coloured timber
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Sun coloured timber
I am making a cabinet out of sugar gum. It has come on well but due to ill health I haven't been able to get back to it to complete it and put a finish on it.
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26th January 2007, 09:35 AM
Thread: Sealing new timber
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Sealing new timber
I have a project that involves the cutting of 350 x 700 mm lengths of timber, taking off the bark and drying the lengths. Getting the timber is no problem as I have a plantation but I can't find the...
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25th December 2006, 12:44 PM
Thread: One to think about!!
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Ian - you are right. My intention is to get the...
Ian - you are right. My intention is to get the harness and also the training to use it properly.
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24th December 2006, 09:36 PM
Thread: One to think about!!
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Thanks Ian - you are right. Pruning is done...
Thanks Ian - you are right. Pruning is done mostly with a pair of loppers but there is another reason. These eucalypts have some double leaders which may have been caused by boron deficiency - frost...
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24th December 2006, 03:32 PM
Thread: One to think about!!
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Thanks everyone - your thoughts are very helpful....
Thanks everyone - your thoughts are very helpful.
I had throught of a seperate chainsaw but thought that it might be a bit clumsy in the cherrypicker - having to start it etc.
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24th December 2006, 10:32 AM
Thread: One to think about!!
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One to think about!!
I have just bought a second hand cherry picker (power ladder) to prune some forestry trees for future furniture timber (about 30ha), As you can gather I should end up with an endless supply of...
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2nd September 2006, 08:04 PM
Thread: Jet Supersaw & Sliding Table Option?
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sliding table
I have a super saw wiht the sliding table and yes I wouldn't be without it.
It really makes the whole saw more useful.
You have to weigh up how often you would use the jet attachment anyway.
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30th August 2006, 08:35 PM
Thread: Review - Sherwood Pleated Filter Cartridge
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my Extractor
I have put mine outside the shed - with the lead coming into an internal power point. I have also bought one of those remotes that operate the power ($30+) and now I have axcess to the dust extractor...
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It isn't the horse chestnut as the fruit is...
It isn't the horse chestnut as the fruit is eaten.
Is there a market for it in Australia?
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Chesnut
Have a friend that is about to cut out some trees - 20 years old. Are they any good for woodwork - is there a market for them - what value?
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26th July 2006, 09:50 PM
Thread: B & D Alligator Power Loppers
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B & D Alligator Power Loppers
Has anyone bought the new Black and Decker alligator Power loppers.
Interested in how they work and what they are like.
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20th May 2006, 02:07 PM
Thread: Jet 10" Supersaw
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Problem is over
Had a call for Woodman yesterday. We discussed my problem and I tried the solution this mroning and it worked.
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18th May 2006, 08:48 PM
Thread: Jet 10" Supersaw
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Supersaw problem
Called the woodman group yesterday - was promised a return call as they were extremely busy on the phone - short staffed etc etc. Gave the mobile number and still haven't heard - or a message. Will...
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13th May 2006, 08:52 PM
Thread: Jet 10" Supersaw
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Jet 10" Supersaw
Has anyone found a solution to the standard fence slipping?
I have changed it once but it is still a problem. The handle doesn't seem to push down far enough and therefore doesn't seem to be... -
7th March 2006, 08:29 PM
Thread: 90 Degree bend problem
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90 Degree bend problem
I have a drainage pipe coming out of my house at floor level - inspection 90 degree bend - and then it goes into the ground into the waste water mains.
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20th February 2006, 07:02 AM
Thread: Strawbale house
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Would love the contact - pm me if you think it...
Would love the contact - pm me if you think it would be better
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19th February 2006, 09:46 PM
Thread: Strawbale house
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Strawbale house
Anyone built a strawbale house - paticularly in Vic?
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19th February 2006, 07:38 PM
Thread: Metal to Stone
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Metal to Stone
Any suggestions for the best glue to stick a metal plaque to a stone surface?
I was thinking epoxy - am I on the right track?
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26th January 2006, 05:06 PM
Thread: Free Plans Web Site
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Thanks Pep - worked well Rob
Thanks Pep - worked well
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26th January 2006, 12:45 PM
Thread: Free Plans Web Site
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Download
Pep,
Tried to download the first plan for a biscuit jig - it downloaded it when I clicked the item but it didn't allow me to review the plan.
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26th January 2006, 12:38 PM
Thread: Belts for a drum sander
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Belts for a drum sander
Where do you get your drum sander belts?
Have a drum sander that requires 3" X 90" belts.
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19th January 2006, 08:22 PM
Thread: Poly Glue and Speed!!
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Poly Glue and Speed!!
Started the glue-up of the top of my project - sugar gum if you remember. Did 2x 2 boards last night and joined these together tonight.
Did a dry run - a bit tight but I thought it was OK.
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17th January 2006, 05:19 PM
Thread: What glue - polyuthrane?
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Thanks everyone for your help - I will try on a...
Thanks everyone for your help - I will try on a few scraps as suggested and see how I go.
After all the good advice I think that I can work around it although the 10 minutes still worries me as I... -
17th January 2006, 05:19 PM
Thread: What glue - polyuthrane?
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Thanks everyone for your help - I will try on a...
Thanks everyone for your help - I will try on a few scraps as suggested and see how I go.
After all the good advice I think that I can work around it although the 10 minutes still worries me as I... -
16th January 2006, 10:20 PM
Thread: What glue - polyuthrane?
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What glue - polyuthrane?
Spoke to Selleys today - they suggested Aquahere Durabond - a polyuthrane. Quick setting time - 10 minutes - but I can handle it by clamping 2 lots of two boards and then joining these together. This...
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15th January 2006, 07:27 PM
Thread: What glue?
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Would have only pulled them in about .5 - 1mm at...
Would have only pulled them in about .5 - 1mm at the most - if at all
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15th January 2006, 07:14 PM
Thread: What glue?
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Thanks Smithy - the boards are 25 mm so should be...
Thanks Smithy - the boards are 25 mm so should be thick enough.
I left them glued up for a couple of days, sanded and finished them ready to fit but needed some more wood and being difficult to... -
15th January 2006, 06:47 PM
Thread: What glue?
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Thanks Lou - the movement was between 5 boards...
Thanks Lou - the movement was between 5 boards glued up with biscuits. The length was 1metre - each board about 120 mm. The original jion was very tight - used about 5 biscuits. This time I will use...
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15th January 2006, 04:07 PM
Thread: What glue?
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What glue?
Which glue would you use for Sugar Gum. It is a hard timber, heavier than redgum - with straighter grain - has a bit of oil - would you use urea formalheyde or Epoxy Resin or something else?
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15th January 2006, 04:07 PM
Thread: What glue?
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What glue?
Which glue would you use for Sugar Gum. It is a hard timber, heavier than redgum - with straighter grain - has a bit of oil - would you use urea formalheyde or Epoxy Resin or something else?
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1st January 2006, 07:43 PM
Thread: Black Wattle Plantation Potiential
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Black Wattle
I got 27 ha of Sugar Gum plantation - varying from 1 year to 4 years old in the North at the north at the moment.
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1st July 2005, 09:57 AM
Thread: Remove Condensation & insulate shed
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One more question - is appears to be better to...
One more question - is appears to be better to leave a gap between the actual metal roof material and the insulation as additional insulation factor and to ensure that there isn't heat transfer...
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30th June 2005, 07:13 PM
Thread: Paving- the dodgy way
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I tend to agree with Grunt. The foundations will...
I tend to agree with Grunt. The foundations will help when the garage goes up anyway - it will need to have compacted foundations to ensure that slab doesn't crack. It is a task but as I have found...
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28th June 2005, 10:30 PM
Thread: Remove Condensation & insulate shed
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Sorry to jump in on this one but I have been...
Sorry to jump in on this one but I have been thinking of doing the same on the farm - it is a barn style shed - metal battons - any thoughts on how to attach the foam?
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28th June 2005, 10:21 PM
Thread: Carbatec Bandsaw
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Thanks for all your help - it will be a job that ...
Thanks for all your help - it will be a job that I will do tomorrow - or will I now start on the back of the project that I am making now that I have some more sugargum. Start my new job on Monday...
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26th June 2005, 10:18 AM
Thread: wood mills
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Look for a 2nd hand mill you can tune up and...
Look for a 2nd hand mill you can tune up and tinker with, it will be safer and it will cut wood
Cheers
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26th June 2005, 08:12 AM
Thread: Carbatec Bandsaw
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Carbatec Bandsaw
I have a Carbatec bandsaw that is about 6 years old. The blade tensioner is short so that to tighten the tension I am always knocking my hand against the housing. Does anyone know if there an...
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15th June 2005, 04:47 PM
Thread: The Jet-JWSS-10 table saw
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I like my Jet. No problems other than the first...
I like my Jet. No problems other than the first fence slipping slightly as the timber was pushed through the blade - causing about .5-1.5mm varience in size over a metre. It was replaced quickly but...
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13th April 2005, 08:42 PM
Thread: Triton Powered Respirator
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You are right with that - hope they keep out of...
You are right with that - hope they keep out of that market.
Not that I sell machinery but I like to see small businesses succeed - and big ones if they don't try and monopolize