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Open ended spanners...Any pictures? and the Bedan, I was wondering why the sizing tool had the slots. The tightening screws don't seem to hold too well unless you really give them a tweak with a...

I was talking to a group from the local Men's Shed and they said they use a sizing tool for pens. I must go have a look as I can't imagine being able to control the tool to that extent of smallness....

Does anyone know about the Robert Thorby Sizing tool?Q. Is there a half size one available, any maker?Not worried about the Parting chisel, can buy one or make one.ThanksBB

I had a look at the old me when I looked up marakorpa on the internet. I knew that I was/am a s..t at that time, and I know why; however that doesn't excuse me from being like I wooze.I came back as...

Thank you blokes: I did suspect that the changes since 1988 would be too far out of my electrical knowledge. I di agree, I am not electrically up to date to attempt this fitting, So I will speak...

I was employed by a local electricity supply authority up until 1988. I have some knowledge of electrical circuitry , but these newer devices are a lot different to those of 88. I appreciate what...

Three wires are connected to the switch. Red bottom White center and Black top. I can test it out to see what is the switch wire.I am wondering if I could wire it into a batten 3 pin plug,like the...

I looks like a simple on.off switch. It is Chinese.

I wish to put a foot pedal switch in line on my drill press. I have a pedal, (photos below I hope) It has 3 wiresw Red, black and white. Please, what is the wiring sequence.Question 2. ...

The kickback fingers raise and lower at the same rate as the rollers and blades. So, there will always be 5mm between the suicide board or the platen, no matter what.Keep thinking folks. I...

Thank you people, I understand what you are saying, the only problem I have with that suggestion is the kick back fingers on the Ryobi. It does not let the blades come down anymore than 5mm up from...

The problem I strike is the kickback fingers wont let me wind down the knives. I would, either , need to cut a groove in the board to take the kickback fingers, or put the board forward of the...

Has someone a safe and tried method of thicknessing to 3mm on a Ryobi min 5mm thichnesser?reason: For base boards in Jewelery boxes where velvet is used.Ta' BB

I went looking for a 12mm collet and nut and ended up a Bunnings. I won't be using this collet on a router, it will be used on a mini lathe that I am building up from a $15.00 Jewellers lathe.

I...

I have aquired a mini lathe which I wish to set up for truning wood knobs or draw pulls for Jewelery boxes.

It cost me $15.00 has no motor ( I have a spare) and no floating head or drive dog.
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I would like to reopen the dreaded snipe syndrome on the Ryobi 300mm thicknesser.

I think that we must accept that this machine is a hobby one only, and is subject to wear and tear if over used....

Nice Mr Bunnings has allowed me to fleece a roller off the display shelf Ryobi Thicknesser (which seems to have parts drop off it from time to time) and they will take the replacement when it...

The Ryobi AP13Ak thicknesser is still being sold as new in Bunning's stores, however parts are subject to non-availability.

The Bunning's distributer told us that t his model is obsolete and an...

I have a good drill press. It seems that there are no drill presses made for woodworking, but I will stand correction.

My drill press was free, which a pensioner considers about the right price...

I apologise in advance if I have put this in the wrong place, but I could find no other.

I have a Craftmaster Drill Press (Gift) that has not been fitted with a wind up table.

My guess is,...

Thank you for your reply. As I am only trying a prototype project any thickness (thin) would suffice.

Victoria is a bit far away from Coffs Harbour, so I will see if there is a supplier here.
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I know what I want when I want it, but I don't know how to get it.

HELP! I am looking for small pieces of Walnut Burl Veneer. No smaller than 270mm X 150mm

What are my chances????

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Thanks Chaps. I use LINUX so I will go into my package manager and see if there is a similar program for shapes.

The largest I am likely to use is 200mm across the points so A4 printout is ok.
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I am having problems marking out accurate Hexagon shapes. The photo included shows my attempt at this bit of woodworking.

I know, as I have been told, that the thickness of the pencil line will...

Whatever!

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Sorry Ian, but I thought that this forum was about opinions and discussions on various tools.

I did mention all the things you point out,in my post, and I thought that I acknowledged the fact that...

IMO Ozito has delivered a real bomb with this tool.

At almost $80.00 one could not expect anything exceptional, and I got my money back.

However, one would expect that you would get a tool that...

I have searched the forum, I have searched the net, I have looked far and wide, I have been left thirsting for the quest of knowledge that I know exists amongst the many wonderful members of the...

I should have seen it coming!!!! After I had almost completed all the preliminary work, had his air re-circulatory system removed at a very good price ($50.) Supplied my Silky Oak, this chappie...

PHEW! and he is complaining at $12.00per hour....which I was happy with if he had been Fair Dinkum.

Thank you , I am most obliged.

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One last question folks: One mention of 160 hours for a fit out caught my attention.

Taking the photo I put in of the van in an un-refurbished condition to a complete fit out, considering that...

I have the Carbatech cheapie 1 hp dusty and I have been using plastic bottom bags since purchase.

Question: What is better plastic bottom bags or another 5micron bag like the top one?

They show...

I understand. But even the Rolls and the Bently break down at times....and look at the cost of fixing them. I had a Range Rover once and someone broke into the petrol cap. Cost $90.00 for a new...

The bloke I am fitting out the campervan for gave me an Ozito kit...Drill, Jigsaw and torch, all 18v, the reason was that the batteries had died. I already own an 18v drill so I purchased two 18v...

CD or even construction (bracing ply) comes in 12 mm.

Unless one buys marine ply, ordinary ply will swell if it gets wet.

The stuff I have has a laminate on both sides, the only place where the particle board can be seen is at the edges. The...

I understand what you are saying. I intend to silicon seal at the edges for under the sink in the water storage area...Do you think that will work? , or is there any suggestions on how I could seal...

I have several Ozito cordless hand tools, Yes, I know, you are going to say that you get what you pay for. Well folks, maybe you get more than you expect.

I have had an 18v cordless drill for 5...

, this is the material that I called melamine mistakenly as it is laminate on both sides of particle board. It is 7mm thick. it was also free in large sheets of 2400 X 600.

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That makes me feel a lot better, . This van is parked next door, my drive not being big enough, and I walk from the shed to the van many times during the day.

Every time he says, "Just put...

My description of the melamine sheeting is not accurate. On sawing it today I found that it was actually a laminated sheet on both front and back. It was recovered fomo an elevator in a high rise....

The only sheet I am using is some 6mm melamine covered particle board to line the water container area under the sink in case of spills.

A 1m X500 X700mm high cupboard framed up and...

There is some great work in these vans.

Are you guys still interested in throwing your knowledge at me in regards to this project.

I hope I am not coming over as "Yeah! I know" but I did give some consideration, using my basic...

Some photos: I will fill in the story when I get home.

Timber against fence is the 3X2 treated structural pine that was the bed frame Aluminum will be used for the new frame.

Mate sitting,...

I was going though the categories to try to find a post suitable to my question, which is:

I have volunteered to do up mates Campervan. It is a 1988 Toyota Ex bus, and is completely empty now....

You are right, I did not explain the use, only the method of achieving the rounded head on the bolt.

I did mention that I was building a clamping device for boxes, and this bolt with the round...

I needed some sliding bolts for a clamp rig I constructed. I could only get full threaded bolts with a hex head, so a bit of grinding was in order.

I found that by putting the bolt in my cordless...

I found a couple of pics of the sliding hinge that is useful in self centering the pulley belt as I change top pulleys for different speeds.

I hope they are of interest to someone. The sleeve is...

Just a tad under 300mm. I have an aluminum plate that I screw a 300mm cut board onto for the sanding disc. I have used Velcro back pad and Velcro disc but it makes the plate a bit spongy. Best to...