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16th May 2017, 09:09 AM
Thread: Comprehensive Small Workshop Setup
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Comprehensive Small Workshop Setup
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/coomera/power-tools/ultimate-small-workshop-12-table-saw-2hp-dusty-more/1146823846
I had to have back surgery a year or so ago and I just can't get back into... -
25th March 2013, 02:56 PM
Thread: Brass branding iron
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Oh, I just checked the overall shapes not the...
Oh, I just checked the overall shapes not the actual dimensions.
Dimensionally I'm keen for logo in the branding irons to be in the following approximate sizes:
- 20mm x 15mm
- 50mm x 32mm
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25th March 2013, 02:08 PM
Thread: Brass branding iron
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Hi all, The DXF from Malibu is spot on. Thanks...
Hi all,
The DXF from Malibu is spot on. Thanks for that mate.
In regards to who is makings whose, I agree with SawDustSniffer that we should decide sooner rather than later. I've had a few... -
23rd March 2013, 02:05 PM
Thread: Brass branding iron
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thanks to those who have shown an interest in...
thanks to those who have shown an interest in helping me. here's a link to the artwork
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3rju86ewfhnkc0t/fwdtablefxlogo.zip
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10th March 2013, 11:28 AM
Thread: Brass branding iron
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heat. either made from steel or ally. :)
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9th March 2013, 09:59 AM
Thread: Brass branding iron
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Sorry to thread-jack but I'm keen to have the...
Sorry to thread-jack but I'm keen to have the same thing done as my cnc project has pretty much gone on hold indefinitely. :(
Would anyone be keen to help me cut a branding iron.
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28th April 2012, 09:53 PM
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Is that an Eheim classic 250 you're using for the...
Is that an Eheim classic 250 you're using for the spindle cooling via a car radiator? whats the co2 for?
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27th April 2012, 05:42 PM
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Thanks Rodm. You're pretty much THE guy here for...
Thanks Rodm. You're pretty much THE guy here for CNC with the number of machines you've built, so I appreciate your advice greatly.
My goal is to get something that can cut a few pieces of... -
27th April 2012, 03:47 PM
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china spindles - unsure who to buy from
hi fellow cncers,
I've been getting my build back up and running again now that a few of life's hurdles are out of the way.
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14th February 2012, 10:59 AM
Thread: Small Circle Cutter Jig
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Hi All, Thanks for all the interest in the...
Hi All,
Thanks for all the interest in the jig. I'm in the process of writing an instructable on how to create this job and will share it later this week/next week.
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17th January 2012, 10:27 AM
Thread: Surfacer/Thicknesser
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Thanks Munruben. I work almost exclusively...
Thanks Munruben.
I work almost exclusively with recycled materials so its rare that something is straight and will usually required some sort of surfacing/dressing before I can do anything with... -
17th January 2012, 09:42 AM
Thread: Surfacer/Thicknesser
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The sled setup has worked really well for me. I...
The sled setup has worked really well for me. I use the smaller one in the video for small more intricate pieces. It has skate bearings which makes it really easy to use. I have also used this setup...
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25th October 2011, 11:59 PM
Thread: Deceased Tool Maker's Equipment Sale
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Given the connection to QLD History have you...
Given the connection to QLD History have you contacted the QLD Museum to see if they are interested at all? A friend's grand father passed away who was an avid collector of old radios, wax rolls etc...
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22nd September 2011, 01:15 PM
Thread: Tablesaw value for money.
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I did end up buying one and am super impressed...
I did end up buying one and am super impressed with it. I will look tonight to see if a dado set would fit - I've not looked at this yet as I tend not to do dado cuts or have previously used the...
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2nd September 2011, 09:19 AM
Thread: Get even more from your router
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Hi Tom, I may have missed it but just out of...
Hi Tom,
I may have missed it but just out of curiosity will the plans be made available or is this purely just for you to demonstrate what could be done?
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13th August 2011, 10:04 PM
Thread: Some CNC router projects.
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or a slot so you don't need a gym membership just...
or a slot so you don't need a gym membership just to pick it up. :wink:
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10th August 2011, 01:28 PM
Thread: Get even more from your router
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This looks awesome Tom. Can't wait to see more...
This looks awesome Tom. Can't wait to see more detail after it's launch.
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9th August 2011, 10:53 PM
Thread: Tablesaw value for money.
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Thanks pker. makes perfect sense. The manual that...
Thanks pker. makes perfect sense. The manual that I have illustrates something completely different and I thought I was missing parts.
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9th August 2011, 06:20 PM
Thread: Tablesaw value for money.
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thanks pker. appreciate it.
thanks pker. appreciate it.
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8th August 2011, 02:03 PM
Thread: Tablesaw value for money.
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hi pker, is it possible to get a picture of...
hi pker,
is it possible to get a picture of the saw blade cover/dust extraction on your machine?
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4th August 2011, 10:44 PM
Thread: Tablesaw value for money.
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So, I'm thinking of getting one of these on the...
So, I'm thinking of getting one of these on the weekend and I've only got 10" blades at the moment. Do you know if this model will accept a 10" blade safely? The arbor sizes are the same.
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19th July 2011, 10:14 PM
Thread: Surfacer/Thicknesser
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if I wasn't already making a CNC I would do the...
if I wasn't already making a CNC I would do the following:
- use v-groove bearings
- have upper and lower linear rails for all axis'
- use a thicker ally for each axis
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19th July 2011, 10:08 PM
Thread: Get even more from your router
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Hey Tom, I'm interested in the 'super jig'...
Hey Tom,
I'm interested in the 'super jig' you've noted here in this thread. How does one go about purchasing/obtaining the plans?
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14th June 2011, 10:16 PM
Thread: my first box
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Here are some pics from tonight with the proper...
Here are some pics from tonight with the proper bulbs. Thanks to the lads of lamp replacements for helping me source them.
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13th June 2011, 10:19 PM
Thread: my first box
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Here's a pic from a higher angle - it's still to...
Here's a pic from a higher angle - it's still to be sanded @ 120 grit and any minor imperfections puttied at this stage.
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13th June 2011, 09:40 PM
Thread: my first box
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Hey Folks, It's all tasmanian oak, the 110x19...
Hey Folks,
It's all tasmanian oak, the 110x19 stuff you get at bunnings (I had some scraps left over from a separate project). All joints are glued butt joints and the edges rounded over on the... -
12th June 2011, 09:52 PM
Thread: my first box
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my first box
Hey folks,
I'd been wanting to make a box for some time now and decided to set about making something that looked different to the usual box. :)
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20th May 2011, 03:34 PM
Thread: Box with divided sections
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have you any pics of the one you made?
have you any pics of the one you made?
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19th March 2011, 11:30 PM
Thread: new build:: 1200x2900x150 (pt2)
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tonight I took delivery of some really kewl parts...
tonight I took delivery of some really kewl parts - gantry sides and y-axis carriage. the steel for the linear guides is being welded up and we should have something to show in that respect in a few...
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8th March 2011, 09:23 PM
Thread: Get even more from your router
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I'm really interested in this jig Tom as I'm...
I'm really interested in this jig Tom as I'm continuing to explore the template process as you've illustrated. I'm finding it a very good approach for a lot of different projects.
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7th March 2011, 02:36 PM
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I've got one and it's ok. - The plunge...
I've got one and it's ok.
- The plunge locking mechanism and springs (when inverted in a table) will cause the router to sit at a slight angle.
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4th March 2011, 06:57 PM
Thread: Laser edge finder - scripting help
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theres a really good post on cnc zone about this....
theres a really good post on cnc zone about this. search for 'aussie tool zero setter'. i have a bookmark at home that i will get ya when i get home.
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28th February 2011, 05:46 PM
Thread: new build:: 1200x2900x150 (pt2)
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I doubt I'll need to take it off anytime soon....
I doubt I'll need to take it off anytime soon. I'm building a dummy Y-axis carriage so I can get the Z-axis assembly done while I'm working everything out on the bench. I'm basing my z-axis assembly...
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26th February 2011, 02:29 PM
Thread: new build:: 1200x2900x150 (pt2)
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Dry ice for the WIN! A few mins at each end was...
Dry ice for the WIN!
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26th February 2011, 02:08 PM
Thread: new build:: 1200x2900x150 (pt2)
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It's off by a few thou. Tried sanding gently (as...
It's off by a few thou. Tried sanding gently (as suggested) but no luck, might put the ends on some dry ice.
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26th February 2011, 09:21 AM
Thread: new build:: 1200x2900x150 (pt2)
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so, I'm working on the z axis this weekend and...
so, I'm working on the z axis this weekend and the main subframe for the cutting bed and have noted that the ball screw bearing blocks feel like a press fit.
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20th February 2011, 01:49 PM
Thread: new build:: 1200x2900x150 (pt2)
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got the limit/home switches sorted this morning....
got the limit/home switches sorted this morning. paired home/limit in series across pins 10,11,12.
does anyone see any issue with this setup seeing as though mach3 can determine which limit/home... -
19th February 2011, 05:42 PM
Thread: new build:: 1200x2900x150 (pt2)
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YouTube - g540 bench test sorry the angles...
YouTube - g540 bench test
sorry the angles are all funny. i had my son and iphone in one arm and mouse in the other. hahaha -
19th February 2011, 05:18 PM
Thread: new build:: 1200x2900x150 (pt2)
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Everything is working (has been for a few hours...
Everything is working (has been for a few hours now). Just trying to get the limit switches to work and then I can begin looking at the initial motor tuning.
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19th February 2011, 12:24 PM
Thread: new build:: 1200x2900x150 (pt2)
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Arghhhh I've wired the IEC plug incorrectly and...
Arghhhh I've wired the IEC plug incorrectly and I'm guessing that I've gotten the L and N around the wrong way. <sigh> My diagram reading skills need some work.
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19th February 2011, 12:17 AM
Thread: new build:: 1200x2900x150 (pt2)
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so the cables are made and I can tell you that my...
so the cables are made and I can tell you that my soldering needs some more practice. It's been a few years since I've had to solder anything.
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18th February 2011, 09:58 PM
Thread: new build:: 1200x2900x150 (pt2)
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Thanks Chris. I'll wire up 2 1K2 in series for...
Thanks Chris. I'll wire up 2 1K2 in series for now and upgrade the resistors when I get a chance to go across town in the coming weeks.
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18th February 2011, 09:10 PM
Thread: new build:: 1200x2900x150 (pt2)
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question for the electronics guys: I have many...
question for the electronics guys:
I have many many many 1K2 0.5W resistors on hand. I know that I can combine them in series to get 2K4 but does W increase also?
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18th February 2011, 07:11 PM
Thread: new build:: 1200x2900x150 (pt2)
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my mcmaster carr order showed up today. FOR THE...
my mcmaster carr order showed up today. FOR THE WIN!
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18th February 2011, 12:41 AM
Thread: new build:: 1200x2900x150 (pt2)
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i think i've figured it out via the motor spec...
i think i've figured it out via the motor spec sheet. 2.8k 1/4 watt axial lead resistors should do it i think.
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18th February 2011, 12:18 AM
Thread: new build:: 1200x2900x150 (pt2)
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so I started wiring everything up tonight but...
so I started wiring everything up tonight but have run into a little bit of a snag. I'm unsure as to the size of the current set resistor I should be using.
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17th February 2011, 07:45 PM
Thread: More to having an Ideal Router table
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nice work Tom. when you finish the arms of your...
nice work Tom. when you finish the arms of your chairs (pictured) do you use the router and a flush trim bit in hand held or do you take it to the table? For me, in that scenario I go to the table...
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16th February 2011, 10:56 PM
Thread: Cutting Help (brisbane)
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Hey folks, thanks for all the replies, pm's...
Hey folks,
thanks for all the replies, pm's and phone calls. I did end up getting things cut and will begin building the x-axis and z-axis in the coming weeks. It's all coming together and I'll... -
16th February 2011, 10:36 PM
Thread: More to having an Ideal Router table
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For me the router table is critical in finishing...
For me the router table is critical in finishing and shaping some pieces of furniture that I make a LOT of. I do have a very specific need and have turned custom alluminium bushings to help with...
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16th February 2011, 10:08 PM
Thread: End Mill bit for wood Routing ??
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do you happen to have a preferred supplier that...
do you happen to have a preferred supplier that your source your endmills from? Until now I've purchased my cutters from super carbide tools and australian tool company on ebay.