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14th March 2024, 12:46 PM
Thread: Oregon FS old stuff
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VICTORIA Oregon FS old stuff
Here's two sections of Oregon I believe are Canadian red end.
No cracks but an occasional nail hole.
Very well dried I've had them for 20 years.
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18th January 2023, 08:50 AM
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Trouble is the machine is very heavy and I cant...
Trouble is the machine is very heavy and I cant pick it up these days.
Even 15 years ago when I first got it I had trouble lifting it onto the bench.
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17th January 2023, 04:30 PM
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TTI Belt sander toothed drive belt hunt
Opened her up and there was around the top drive wheel was a tangle of yellow string - belt disintegrated entirely
Any ideas where I could get a spare?
TTI BDS610 [total tools] 10"disc 6"belt
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27th September 2022, 10:42 AM
Thread: JET JWP12DX thicknesser12.5"
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VICTORIA JET JWP12DX thicknesser12.5"
Jet 12" Thicknesser Good used condition $350
Location Carrum Downs - Frankston district Melbourne
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30th April 2022, 11:30 PM
Thread: Mobile machinery repairs
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Thanks what I will do is take a pic of the...
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30th April 2022, 03:33 PM
Thread: Mobile machinery repairs
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Sounds great but a long trip. Thanks for the kind...
Sounds great but a long trip. Thanks for the kind offer. If I can id the belt I'll get one cut. Really its just a couple of heavy lifts I guess and once the machine is accessible I can fix it...
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29th April 2022, 01:20 PM
Thread: Mobile machinery repairs
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Mobile machinery repairs
The rear belt has gone on the belt and disk sander here. the disk runs but not the belt.
I cant get the thing around to open the belt housing on it - just a bit too heavy these days for me.... -
21st February 2022, 09:55 AM
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Currently looking at this one from Timbecon. any...
Currently looking at this one from Timbecon. any one had any experience with it?
no mention of airflow in the specs
Details here: https://www.timbecon.com.au/half-face-powered-dust-mask-kit
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11th January 2022, 11:15 AM
Thread: Shopvac dying - reco motor?
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Shopvac dying - reco motor?
Have an old shopvac Ive used for maybe 15 years and the motor is running slowly and and putting out that expensive burning metal smell.
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14th July 2021, 09:21 PM
Thread: triton MOF001switch problems
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Ok good one Greg thanks. Not sure about...
Ok good one Greg thanks.
Not sure about replacing the switch myself if its not a direct drop in. But the one on the triton spares sites looks to be a drop in replacement.
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13th July 2021, 06:53 PM
Thread: triton MOF001switch problems
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not sure whether is got a dustcover or not...
not sure whether is got a dustcover or not
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no one round melbourne does these kind of repair? Im down Frankston area - 20 mins from dande south - be handy to know of someone down... -
13th July 2021, 05:07 PM
Thread: triton MOF001switch problems
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triton MOF001switch problems
This is an older machine I got from bunnings when they sold off their triton stock years ago
I have two of these gems one under this one over
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12th July 2021, 07:10 PM
Thread: inline shutoff valve
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inline shutoff valve
Used to run an old gmc compressor and it had a shutoff valve before the airline which was really useful - depressurise the line between coats
The unit I'm using these days doesn't have one.
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8th July 2021, 11:02 AM
Thread: Jet 14"problem
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I have some ally flashing that will do that job -...
I have some ally flashing that will do that job - sounds a bit like a plan - the smaller OD bearing I'll look at if I cant get it right by packing the shaft.
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8th July 2021, 10:24 AM
Thread: Jet 14"problem
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Thanks for the responses - The bearing is 6200Z...
Thanks for the responses - The bearing is 6200Z and is still spinning freely - I have on hand 3 spares
The shaft which the thrust bearing is mounted on is slopping in the housing.
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7th July 2021, 05:38 PM
Thread: Jet 14"problem
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Jet 14"problem
Having an issue with the old jet bandsaw = this is the second or third set of thrust bearings since new - see pic below - the thrust bearing is dropping and binding on the guide housing - Bottom...
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28th May 2021, 11:37 AM
Thread: Compressor problems
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Thanks for the tip on the air reg. I use a water...
Thanks for the tip on the air reg. I use a water trap at the guns and bought new ones. Also bought new Nitto connector for each of the three guns. I was using aluminium anodised Ryco but I found them...
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26th May 2021, 10:51 AM
Thread: Compressor problems
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in the light of a new morning I find a rupture in...
in the light of a new morning I find a rupture in the air line. Compressor running too much to keep up I guess building up a lot of water in the tank and air line. The spray area is away from where...
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26th May 2021, 09:04 AM
Thread: Compressor problems
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I noticed when I disconnected the airline from...
I noticed when I disconnected the airline from the compressor a good deal of water blew out. I drained the tank and there was way more condensation than usual I'll blow the line out 1st thing this...
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25th May 2021, 10:42 PM
Thread: Compressor problems
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Two guns doing the same thing kinda points to the...
Two guns doing the same thing kinda points to the compressor as the problem I would have thought.
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25th May 2021, 05:59 PM
Thread: Compressor problems
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Compressor problems
Start putting down a pass and the air supply slows after a few seconds. Release the trigger for a few seconds and pressure comes up again and the slowing air supply repeats. Doesn't completely stop...
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17th May 2021, 05:16 PM
Thread: spray gun problem - star mini
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Maybe if I'm going to replace it I should get a...
Maybe if I'm going to replace it I should get a better gun.
Got about 3 or 4 years left before I chuck this game in so maybe not worth getting an expensive replacement.
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17th May 2021, 05:03 PM
Thread: spray gun problem - star mini
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yep same thing on mine with valve seat nut....
yep same thing on mine with valve seat nut.
Replacement is $125 for a new gun. I'm thinking by the time I find a kit, pull down the gun and put it back together I'd be better spending that money... -
17th May 2021, 01:11 PM
Thread: spray gun problem - star mini
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spray gun problem - star mini
Tried this in the machinery forum but no response so I thought I'd try it here
Ive used two Star Mini sprayguns [1.2mm tips] for 8 or 9 years for spraying small jobs. On friday one blew the spray... -
30th March 2021, 06:40 PM
Thread: compressor question for guru
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Ok thanks for the info - I understand what is...
Ok thanks for the info -
I understand what is happening now - never turn it off at the wall - turn it off at the off on switch.
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30th March 2021, 06:05 PM
Thread: compressor question for guru
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compressor question for guru
Starting to narrow things down with my recalcitrant Rolair compressor
I'm in the habit of turning the compressor off at the wall between coats - Shutting off the power while it is running doesn't... -
1st March 2021, 12:37 PM
Thread: Compressor repair - who can help?
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Compressor repair - who can help?
Have a Rolair JC25WH 20 liter compressor which stopped working Friday GRRRR!!
Not High end but paid nearly $800 and its barely 2 years old - Ive had bunnings $200 specials that lasted 3 times that
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12th December 2020, 10:27 AM
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Yep there is a spring loaded pin that you push in...
Yep there is a spring loaded pin that you push in so you can rotate the drum against it to open the holding clip.
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12th December 2020, 08:03 AM
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Thanks all. Video is interesting and informative....
Thanks all. Video is interesting and informative. My machine doesnt have a hole in the drum for a pin.
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11th December 2020, 04:41 PM
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Carbatec Drum Sander belt loading frustration
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Bought on of these 12 tears or so ago and it has been a constant source of torture. I cant complain about the machine itself as it has slogged away and taken everything I've thrown at it.... -
9th December 2020, 07:25 AM
Thread: Triton MOF001 replacement
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Thanks for the clarification. I use both and...
Thanks for the clarification. I use both and couldn't imagine not having the crank.
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8th December 2020, 07:27 PM
Thread: Triton MOF001 replacement
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Plunge? Crank? What does that mean? I drop the...
Plunge? Crank? What does that mean?
I drop the router bit by bit into the job using either fine depth or the handgrip to control depth if cut. I take it down to depth n smallish increments using... -
8th December 2020, 01:36 PM
Thread: Triton MOF001 replacement
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Triton MOF001 replacement
Looking at replacing one of the old Triton MOF001 routers which have been working here for years
Would buy a new one but the reviews are absolutely awful.
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2nd October 2020, 06:48 PM
Thread: Help - not sure ehow to deal with this
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Help - not sure ehow to deal with this
A little tricky with the shadows in shot one but compare the radius of the rebate to the radius under it. We have an 18mm radius and a one inch rebate cutter.
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1st October 2020, 09:52 AM
Thread: Shellac flow issues in spraygun
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No I haven't - I have a couple of nice screens...
No I haven't - I have a couple of nice screens 100 and 200 mesh. Unsure how the plastic holding the mesh will hold up to metho wash out. Lacquer thinners makes sticky I found out :[ Used to use...
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30th September 2020, 07:01 PM
Thread: Triton MOF001 collett problems
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So when the bit goes into the reducer it needs to...
So when the bit goes into the reducer it needs to be away from the bottom of the reducer by what 2mm??
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30th September 2020, 12:48 PM
Thread: Shellac flow issues in spraygun
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Shellac flow issues in spraygun
Used shellac a bit in spray guns but not consistently until fairly recently. I'm using shellac as seal coats on small jobs [guitar bodies] and finding it is not flowing well even with the fluid...
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17th September 2020, 10:21 AM
Thread: Triton MOF001 collett problems
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The bit was a pattern follower 19mm deep cut and...
The bit was a pattern follower 19mm deep cut and 12.7mm diameter with 1/4"shaft - to be fair this bit had done a good deal of work - tried to replace it last week but couldnt get stock - bought a new...
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16th September 2020, 10:02 AM
Thread: Triton MOF001 collett problems
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I remember that rule from when I began routing...
I remember that rule from when I began routing but have to say I have not thoight of it for quite awhile. I recall I would always pull the bit up a little before tightening fully down. I must confess...
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15th September 2020, 07:16 PM
Thread: Triton MOF001 collett problems
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Triton MOF001 collett problems
Today went to pull the bit out of the 1/4"collett and she was stuck - jacked it out without too much difficulty but found the end of the bit shaft looking like this - see pic below. err showing...
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31st August 2020, 10:48 AM
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Thank you all - interesting thread and now have...
Thank you all - interesting thread and now have some strategies - have a spray can of Inox so i'll start with that
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28th August 2020, 05:04 PM
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Now living Bayside Frankston area - rusty tools
Never had a problem before with rust and my tools. After living down here for two years I've recently noticed a significant some of the tools around the workshop are showing rust. I'm about three k's...
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20th August 2020, 10:14 AM
Thread: Spraygun blocking - WB lacquer
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thanks for the advice it was the finish causing...
thanks for the advice
it was the finish causing the issue
it had gone kinda stringy after sitting
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26th June 2020, 10:06 AM
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FREE: VIC Taken
Taken
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25th June 2020, 06:33 PM
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FREE: VIC ok tomorrow 9:30 am?
ok tomorrow 9:30 am?
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25th June 2020, 05:40 PM
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FREE: VIC Mirocat 3220 lacquer - free melb sth east
Mirotec precat 3220 lacquer - good home needed
Pick up only
I have an almost full 4 liter tin of 3220 30% gloss. A tin of full gloss 3220 with an inch or two in the bottom [small project?]. A... -
17th June 2020, 05:53 PM
Thread: Spraygun blocking - WB lacquer
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Spraygun blocking - WB lacquer
Started using Mirotone 8022 / 8060 precat waterbase sealer / topcoat combo early this year.
I found it quite excellent in most respects - sprays well, drys really nice and sands like a dream... -
27th February 2020, 04:56 PM
Thread: 3x Spray guns $50
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VICTORIA 3x Spray guns $50
Pickup from Carrum Downs Vic
Or plus postage plus packaging
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Two Star S770 spray guns
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23rd December 2019, 12:33 PM
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not surprised it is almost as thick as treacle -...
not surprised it is almost as thick as treacle - can you change tips on the Star mini's?
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12th December 2019, 03:26 PM
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Using star gravity feed minis with 1mm tips - may...
Using star gravity feed minis with 1mm tips - may need to go 1.5 or 2mm
mirotone wb-8060 - havent started trialling it yet - doubt it would spray from the bottle its very thick - - unlike the...