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    SOLD: I’ll take it if still available. Where about’s in...

    I’ll take it if still available. Where about’s in Canberra are you?
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    SOLD: Message sent

    Message sent
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    Thanks Pat, I will call tomorrow [emoji106]

    Thanks Pat, I will call tomorrow [emoji106]
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    Yep, called but no answer. Was going to try again...

    Yep, called but no answer. Was going to try again but figured I’d ask here in the mean time.
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    I will give them a call, thank you. Certainly...

    I will give them a call, thank you. Certainly nothing on their website but you never know if you don’t ask
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    Left hand Woodfast faceplate

    Good afternoon all,

    Hoping someone can point me in the direction of where I can obtain a faceplate with a Left Hand M30x3.5 thread for the outboard mount of my Woodfast lathe.

    I see that Hare...
  7. Thread: Linisher

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    Linisher

    I use radius masters and the 84 Engineering linishers at work. The radius masters only benefit is that they are a self contained unit, so they are compact. It’s also a negative as you cannot add...
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    QUEENSLAND https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200124/272014db...

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200124/272014db5acfce69196740ed5dc632ca.jpg

    Wow! Really wish I’d seen those. I suppose I’ll have to keep an eye out, one will pop up eventually.
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    QUEENSLAND I didn’t know these existed, but now I do I want...

    I didn’t know these existed, but now I do I want one bad!! I have the Steelfast diefiler version. Need the pair! Bummer I missed this
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    WANTED:A.C.T. No problems at all. Thanks for the reply. Hope...

    No problems at all. Thanks for the reply.

    Hope you find your hand wheel
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    WANTED:A.C.T. Thank you for the replies. It’s a 30 x 3.5 and...

    Thank you for the replies. It’s a 30 x 3.5 and faceplate size isn’t important
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    WANTED:A.C.T. Woodfast outboard (LH thread) faceplate

    Hi all,

    As the title suggests I’m after a Faceplate to suit a Woodfast outboard mount, being a LH thread.

    Cheers

    Matt
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    N.S.W. Hi John, I’ll take it. PM on its way

    Hi John, I’ll take it. PM on its way
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    N.S.W. Not a problem, thanks. I’ll keep an eye out

    Not a problem, thanks. I’ll keep an eye out
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    N.S.W. Hi John, do you have pics of the vice and...

    Hi John, do you have pics of the vice and Morrison’s attachment it comes with?
  16. Thread: Woodfast Lathe

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    You sure do! I have no idea about the motors...

    You sure do! I have no idea about the motors except they’re all 1.5kw motors. I had an industrial electrician check them and wire it up and he assured me they’re ok to run like this.
  17. Thread: Woodfast Lathe

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    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181121/11bcad96...

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181121/11bcad96eff73fefce7ecd58e89cd626.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181121/a3e44141d5c9317ee32b9599c9e43c92.jpg

    So you can see I just have a 3 phase...
  18. Thread: Woodfast Lathe

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    I’ll get a few this arvo and send them through...

    I’ll get a few this arvo and send them through mate
  19. Thread: Woodfast Lathe

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    Late to the party but I have a woodfast lathe...

    Late to the party but I have a woodfast lathe running of a vfd, definitely worth the trouble.
    I have a Teco model, which is rated to IP65. If you can get one of these there is no issues with dust,...
  20. I have an M408S and love it. Came with a 3phase...

    I have an M408S and love it. Came with a 3phase motor. Hooked it up to a VFD I already had and I have a variable speed lathe.
    Hasn’t needed any work as yet. Brilliant machines
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    Got the set finished today and collected about an...

    Got the set finished today and collected about an hour after it was done!

    http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac95/mattm982/C8124D80-97BA-4F31-BEA3-1C3C16BA1EA0_zpsfwcwejg6.jpg

    I re-handled the...
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    Hi Ian, yet to finish them so haven't tried them...

    Hi Ian, yet to finish them so haven't tried them properly but they both feel good. Te brush I will probably make a little narrower next time, just because it suits me a little better, but the brush...
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    Hmmm now I'm conflicted. I use wax finishes for...

    Hmmm now I'm conflicted. I use wax finishes for the same reason, easy to refurbish and can take abuse better than hard finishes.

    I definitely can't go wrong with oil, and the recipient can always...
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    Dammit!! I was even in Fyshwick and it completely...

    Dammit!! I was even in Fyshwick and it completely slipped my mind [emoji35]
    I'll try CA on the next one.
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    I had psyched myself up to try a CA finish but...

    I had psyched myself up to try a CA finish but turns out that Canberra doesn't seem to have it anywhere and I need it today.

    I got a wipe on poly to try. I do have tru-oil but interested to try...
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    Thanks Lyle, I honestly don't know about...

    Thanks Lyle,

    I honestly don't know about function just yet. I just went in an assumption of what would work, roughly based on what I had seen of shaving bowl (dangerous I know!)

    The walls,...
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    I hadn't thought about it being compatible, that...

    I hadn't thought about it being compatible, that is a good point. I'll have to look in to it. Thanks for your input, you may have saved me a significant headache!
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    Thanks for your feedback Christos. I'm yet to...

    Thanks for your feedback Christos. I'm yet to glue the brush in so will remove to apply a finish to the handle. A stand is in the works. I'll post up a pic of the completed set once it's done.
    ...
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    Thanks very much Jerry. Yep, it's a filled crack....

    Thanks very much Jerry. Yep, it's a filled crack. Just that colour from the wood dust.
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    Thanks for your comments Gabriel. It's ringed...

    Thanks for your comments Gabriel. It's ringed gidgee. The finish is just sanded to 12,000g and then rubbed with eee cream. I'm yet to put a finish on them.

    Cheers
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    Genuine feedback please

    Hi,

    I have turned my first shaving brush and shave bowl. I have not turned either before so would like to hear your feedback on what could be improved.

    I am not sensitive, if you see flaws...
  32. Dai sensei, that could be the issue, but I always...

    Dai sensei, that could be the issue, but I always kept at least around 4 inches from the intake and always watched and controlled the amount the resin boiled.
    Whatever the cause I got sick of...
  33. I did try a resin trap. I tried the commercial...

    I did try a resin trap. I tried the commercial in-line versions and I also made one. I think mine was better. I used a PVC container that I placed filter foam in. The idea was that the combination of...
  34. Hi gents, I have done a lot of cactus juice...

    Hi gents, I have done a lot of cactus juice stabilizing in the last couple of years. I have moved from the vacuum pumps to the vacuum generator after killing three pumps.
    The resin gets in to the...
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    PM sent

    PM sent
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    The photos don't do it justice. It was brilliant....

    The photos don't do it justice. It was brilliant. Not wrong about a hefty price tag however the tools look very well made
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    Stunning tool cupboard

    Took my old man out to the Bungendore Woodwork shop the other day while he was visiting.

    Saw this work of art so thought some of you may appreciate some pics.
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  38. I have a mate who has a Richardson drill press....

    I have a mate who has a Richardson drill press. Nice solid and accurate drills. I prefer waldowns but both are excellent in their simplicity. Bearings are easily replaced if need be. $500 is at the...
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    I have a lansky and really like it for its...

    I have a lansky and really like it for its repeatability, portability and ease of use.
    As far as powered sharpeners, paper wheels will out perform a lansky for value for money, speed and ease of...
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    There you go. I have to admit my understanding of...

    There you go. I have to admit my understanding of the finer details of metallurgy are not there at all and your information is probably bang on.

    Hopefully laminating a top of Damascus will...
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    Hi Ian, Thank you for your feedback. You are...

    Hi Ian,

    Thank you for your feedback. You are absolutely right that 25 degrees would have been more appropriate. I figured that since I'd finished and etched it I would sent it to him and he can...
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    Hopefully I'm allowed to post links. This is my...

    Hopefully I'm allowed to post links. This is my FB page... uploading pics to tapatalk is a nightmare! They're all there if you're inclined to have a look.
    ...
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    Thanks very much Matt... it's definitely a good...

    Thanks very much Matt... it's definitely a good name!!

    You're not wrong, I'm already working on plans for a few others. Had some great feedback and realized I had a blend of a few different...
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    Thank you very much Paul, appreciate it. I'll let...

    Thank you very much Paul, appreciate it. I'll let him know if he wants it gone [emoji6]
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    First go at a chisel

    Mispost
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    Thank you for your comments Derek, greatly...

    Thank you for your comments Derek, greatly appreciated.

    I ave a few plans already rattling around my head so hopefully something to show shortly.
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    First go at a chisel

    Hi Derek,

    Questions I will try and answer. My old man is mad for scroll saw work so the idea was that he can just use it to clean up the occasional rough edge.
    Not really expecting that it will...
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    Thanks lads, it's always good when you think...

    Thanks lads, it's always good when you think you've hit the mark and get some agreement. I really enjoyed this build so thinking a bit more research on chisels and a set might be on the cards.
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    First go at a chisel

    Hi all,

    Just about done on my first chisel.

    I had a piece of Damascus steel I had forged left over so thought I'd give it a go.

    Blade is 1095/15n20 high carbon steel.

    I turned up the...
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    Thanks Zsteve, I finally managed to get on to a...

    Thanks Zsteve, I finally managed to get on to a computer and located the file. Thanks very much. I have since sold the drill as is so didn't need to get a new chuck. I have also collected my other NH...
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