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9th January 2024, 08:40 PM
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N.S.W. Wadkin Disc/Bobbin Sander and Wadkin Jointer SOLD!
Just advising that these two pieces of equipment have been sold, pending pickup.
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9th January 2024, 10:16 AM
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N.S.W. This is the best I can do, Rob. 534238
This is the best I can do, Rob.
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8th January 2024, 07:23 PM
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N.S.W. The Wadkin Disc & Bobbin Sander
Evening Rob. Yes, the machine was complete & operational when purchased, with one bobbin only. I have a poor quality video I took of it when purchased but can't see a way to upload here. I can try to...
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8th January 2024, 05:13 PM
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Understood DJ. I have posted a new thread in Marketplace for the machinery with pricing etc - no phone number. Please delete this thread assuming the new post is all OK.
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8th January 2024, 05:08 PM
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N.S.W. Classic Woodworking Machiney For Sale - Wadkin, Jonsereds, Macson etc
Following 7+ years of procrastination and non-availability of 415v power supply to my property I have reluctantly decided to sell the following equipment. Everything was well maintained and observed...
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8th January 2024, 12:26 PM
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Wadkin Equipment etc - My Post Deleted or Blocked?
Admins - Any issue/s with my post from this morning? Not visible?
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31st December 2023, 09:02 AM
Thread: down sizing and its issues
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Morning Hughie. I haven't had the downsizing...
Morning Hughie. I haven't had the downsizing problem yet... in fact I've just extended my shed. However, it looks like your shed has a single external metal cladding. Does this ever give you any...
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9th June 2022, 07:41 PM
Thread: Deep Cut Power Saws - Available?
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Many thanks all for suggestions
I think the consensus from all is that a combination of tools & techniques will be required to produce the bevelled top on the Ironbark posts. In addition to the top bevel I would liked to add a...
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9th June 2022, 06:48 PM
Thread: Deep Cut Power Saws - Available?
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G'day Riverbuilder. You caught my attention...
G'day Riverbuilder.
You caught my attention when you mentioned your mate's place at Somersby. That's where I'm located. I would be interested to have a look at the finished posts if it was OK to... -
8th June 2022, 09:49 AM
Thread: Deep Cut Power Saws - Available?
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Deep Cut Power Saws - Available?
Morning Gents.
I'm wondering what is available in the way of general woodworking power saws with an extra deep cut here in Australia? I still have my old Makita 9 1/4" power saws which will cut a... -
5th April 2022, 07:26 PM
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Thanks Barramonday. Not sure why I coudn't find...
Thanks Barramonday. Not sure why I coudn't find this dealer. I'll send them an email to see if they can assist.
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5th April 2022, 07:23 PM
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Hi Rod. Yes, I'm well aware of the quality &...
Hi Rod. Yes, I'm well aware of the quality & reputation of Martin machinery - quality German engineering at it's best. I'm virtually at the end of my career as a carpenter/builder so I'm not...
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5th April 2022, 09:07 AM
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Martin Panel Saw - Where to source Parts & maybe maybe a Catalogue?
Morning Gents.
I have an older Martin panel saw which requires some restoration. It's a beautiful German machine which was being used in a working joinery, and was then stored outside under a... -
31st January 2021, 08:12 AM
Thread: A project without glue
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Nice quality turning job, Jim.... as usual.
Nice quality turning job, Jim.... as usual.
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31st January 2021, 08:06 AM
Thread: "The Hatchling"
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Very impressive. I haven't seen anything like...
Very impressive. I haven't seen anything like that as a wood piece.
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27th December 2020, 08:14 AM
Thread: Claret ash bowl
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That's some fine turning there, Smiife (Mick). :)
That's some fine turning there, Smiife (Mick). :)
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27th July 2020, 11:46 PM
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Yes, not a problem to come and have a look Arron...
Yes, not a problem to come and have a look Arron (no obligation) - it would be a perfect setup for your proposed joinery work. It will need to be a big ute as it weighs a tonne - literally. As...
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27th July 2020, 11:39 AM
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Free Equipment - Martin Panel Saw + Hare & Forbes Table Saw - Gosford area
Morning all. Not sure if this is the right forum but I've decided to get rid of my big Martin panel saw and the 12" Hafco bench saw from my shed. Both of them need some minor attention but everything...
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7th July 2020, 05:44 PM
Thread: Setting up my new Lucas Mill 10-30
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Many thanks Rosewood. Its been a long time in the...
Many thanks Rosewood. Its been a long time in the planning. :)
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7th July 2020, 05:42 PM
Thread: Setting up my new Lucas Mill 10-30
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Yes, thanks Rusty. That is exactly the intention,...
Yes, thanks Rusty. That is exactly the intention, and its a sort of a chicken and the egg thing. I would have built the skillion roof before I brought the mill home, but I needed it set up because I...
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6th July 2020, 07:35 PM
Thread: Setting up my new Lucas Mill 10-30
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Setting up my new Lucas Mill 10-30
So I finally rationalised the purchase of a Lucas Mill and took a drive down to Wooragee VIC to pickup the mighty machine directly from the Lucas Mill facility. I got the biggest mill available - the...
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17th May 2020, 10:55 AM
Thread: Hollow form No. 4
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As a novice segmenter your works are always...
As a novice segmenter your works are always something to aspire to, Jim. Very impressive.
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17th May 2020, 10:50 AM
Thread: Todays workshop time
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Nice work on these, Dalboy. I'm a fan of spalted...
Nice work on these, Dalboy. I'm a fan of spalted timber generally - always unpredictable in finish. That burr-bowl looks like it would have given you some trepidation in the final stages.
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17th May 2020, 10:45 AM
Thread: Resin and olive burl
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Looking good Smiife. I intend to have a bit of a...
Looking good Smiife. I intend to have a bit of a play with some resin when I eventually get back to some turning time. It seems to be awfully messy. I'm assuming it's not recyclable or compostible as...
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9th October 2019, 08:17 AM
Thread: I think I'm going to sell it all
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Thanks for your note, Toomnus. The bandsaw and...
Thanks for your note, Toomnus. The bandsaw and the thicknesser will definitely be for sale shorty, as will the other equipment. I am heading off to Japan for a short holiday in a couple of weeks and...
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29th August 2019, 09:52 PM
Thread: I think I'm going to sell it all
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Thanks H. I'll send you a PM.
Thanks H. I'll send you a PM.
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29th August 2019, 09:50 PM
Thread: I think I'm going to sell it all
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Evening Vann - thanks for your thoughts. A...
Evening Vann - thanks for your thoughts.
A combination of an industrial accident and a subdivision project gone bad has brought about a change in priorities. Nothing tragic, just a different... -
29th August 2019, 09:45 PM
Thread: I think I'm going to sell it all
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Thanks for your note Rob. I've sent you a PM in...
Thanks for your note Rob. I've sent you a PM in response.
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26th August 2019, 10:22 PM
Thread: I think I'm going to sell it all
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I think I'm going to sell it all
Evening Gents.
This is just a heads up for those who may be interested, and before I actually list anything for sale.
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19th February 2019, 07:47 AM
Thread: more screwtop boxes
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Very nice work Ted. I too would like to know how...
Very nice work Ted. I too would like to know how you cut the threads into both sections. Most interesting.
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18th February 2019, 10:24 PM
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Thanks Redbeard. I'm glad to be finished with...
Thanks Redbeard. I'm glad to be finished with this one and hand it over to the wife.
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18th February 2019, 09:58 PM
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OK - So finishing up on this one
I decided to finish this project a little short of my original scope to keep it within a reasonable time frame. I had originally intended to fill all of the termite holes and and cavities with clear...
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16th February 2019, 08:33 AM
Thread: 3m general purpose scotch-brite wheels
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VICTORIA Can I have the remaining two, thanks?
Can I have the remaining two, thanks?
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16th February 2019, 08:16 AM
Thread: Tool Rack
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Useful post Dalboy. Nice setup. I too have had...
Useful post Dalboy. Nice setup.
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16th February 2019, 08:06 AM
Thread: lathe steady wheels
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Nice use of simple materials, Bob.
Nice use of simple materials, Bob.
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12th February 2019, 10:50 PM
Thread: The weekends work.
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Nice work Redbeard. Was the timber very green? Or...
Nice work Redbeard. Was the timber very green? Or hard? Hope the bark edge stays attached as it dries.
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12th February 2019, 10:40 PM
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Once the pyneboard was gone I was able to start...
Once the pyneboard was gone I was able to start cleaning up the inside of the bowl and thinning down the walls. The intention is to get it thin enough to see light coming right through clear resin in...
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12th February 2019, 10:31 PM
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So I got to spend a little time on this bowl...
So I got to spend a little time on this bowl project over the weekend. Again, I'm determined to keep my time to a minimum and spent around 45 minutes on Saturday and another 30 minutes on Sunday.
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12th February 2019, 09:18 PM
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Yes, it's a nice big shed Skot - long time...
Yes, it's a nice big shed Skot - long time coming. It was supposed to be fully fitted out with 415V power and bathroom + amenity room by now, but I've had a little subdivision project which has been...
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4th February 2019, 08:59 PM
Thread: Negative rake scrapers.......
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Interesting. Something I must turn (pun?) my...
Interesting. Something I must turn (pun?) my attention to shortly. The correct use of scrapers and angle options, sharpening etc. Just now getting pretty good with sharpening and using my bowl...
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3rd February 2019, 08:05 PM
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Thanks Skew. And yes, I think "coax" is probably...
Thanks Skew. And yes, I think "coax" is probably the right word in getting this to a finish. Although, the improvement in stability is quite miraculous since the Aus Cedar rim had been affixed to the...
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3rd February 2019, 07:42 PM
Thread: Blackwood vase
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Hard to find a piece of timber like that, I...
Hard to find a piece of timber like that, I think. Very nicely turned. Personally, I think it would be a shame to have it distort too much. How do you finish the base, by the way?
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2nd February 2019, 08:34 AM
Thread: Rosewood platter
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Beautiful work on this piece Smiife... not a...
Beautiful work on this piece Smiife... not a blemish to be seen in the images. Now THAT'S a nice piece of timber!
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2nd February 2019, 08:28 AM
Thread: Autumn
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Very nice Dalboy. Particularly impressed with...
Very nice Dalboy.
Particularly impressed with the artwork. Did you do the painting etc straight onto the piece or is it a removable ring? Interesting effect with the little feet as well. Haven't... -
1st February 2019, 10:55 PM
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So I got the chance to spend another 20 minutes...
So I got the chance to spend another 20 minutes on the crappy bowl this afternoon. I cut a forstner-mortise into the formply base plate and mounted it onto the chuck with the spindle centre drawn up...
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1st February 2019, 10:11 PM
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G'day Jim - nice to hear from you. I've taken...
G'day Jim - nice to hear from you.
I've taken great pleasure in your posts over the years, particularly your segmented works of art. I can remember meeting you once at one of the forum... -
31st January 2019, 09:37 PM
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Stabilisation?
I decided to hollow out the piece somewhat to see how deep the termites had tunnelled. Yep, pretty much all the way by the look of it. I stopped digging there and flattened off the top for the next...
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31st January 2019, 08:12 PM
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Yes, this piece of pine is pretty bad, Smiife and...
Yes, this piece of pine is pretty bad, Smiife and Bodger - just a reminder of our previous residence, really. I'm treating it more as a training exercise than anything else and without any real...
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31st January 2019, 07:19 PM
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Thanks Alan - nice to see you're still around. ...
Thanks Alan - nice to see you're still around.
It somehow feels a little guilty to be indulging in some turning with so many other things still on the agenda, but bugger it. And yes, the shed... -
31st January 2019, 09:16 AM
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Thanks for your concern Matt. Caution is...
Thanks for your concern Matt. Caution is definitely required with this one.
Thanks also Drillit. Some form of stabilisation is a must before proceeding with any further turning, otherwise there...