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22nd April 2024, 01:53 PM
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I agree with cava. My outdoor table is exactly...
I agree with cava. My outdoor table is exactly that dark colour. I use Organoil Outdoor furniture oil even though it’s undercover.
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17th April 2024, 09:26 PM
Thread: Waldo’s Grandfather clock
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Interesting. I’ve never had the need for router...
Interesting. I’ve never had the need for router template guides.
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17th April 2024, 04:40 PM
Thread: Eden relief map
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This site was recommended for topographic maps...
This site was recommended for topographic maps for CNC
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15th April 2024, 10:52 AM
Thread: Future of the Australian Electricity Market
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What is the cost of running all new grid lines to...
What is the cost of running all new grid lines to the solar and wind farms vs. building nukes at existing power station sites with the grid already in place?
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15th April 2024, 09:35 AM
Thread: Future of the Australian Electricity Market
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I don’t believe the average time of 6 to 8 years...
I don’t believe the average time of 6 to 8 years to build a large scale nuclear reactor is all that long when you look at Snowy 2 and the estimated time to wire the grid from the renewables and have...
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14th April 2024, 10:43 PM
Thread: Future of the Australian Electricity Market
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If the information now surfacing is true, the...
If the information now surfacing is true, the CSIROs data is 5 years out of date and a recent interview with the head of the CSIRO had him saying “ we will look into nuclear generation later” .
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9th March 2024, 03:18 PM
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Creating relief images/2.5D carves and also does anyone use Carveco Software
Does anyone here uses or has used Carveco Maker as I have a question I'd like to ask.
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9th March 2024, 12:06 PM
Thread: Desktop cnc
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Was he tied up with Adam’s Bits that supply the...
Was he tied up with Adam’s Bits that supply the ”bluecarve” CNC?
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2nd March 2024, 11:47 AM
Thread: Desktop cnc
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Most units are sold with dimensions being the...
Most units are sold with dimensions being the outer footprint excluding motors, drag links etc. you loose about 200 to 225mm between footprint and cutting area.
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28th February 2024, 11:06 AM
Thread: Request help in buying a CNC Router.
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What brand did you buy? Are the racks steel or...
What brand did you buy? Are the racks steel or Delrin?
I tried Fusion 360 but it never fell into place for me. Even did an online course. I switched to Freecad ( which also generated gcode) and had... -
24th February 2024, 02:40 PM
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As mentioned above, I use blue painters tape and...
As mentioned above, I use blue painters tape and super glue. I use it on the timber I machine on my CNC. Unless the surfaces an almost dead flat, I have found double sided tape can be problematic as...
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Try this link 3 Axis NC Studio PCI Motion...
Try this link
3 Axis NC Studio PCI Motion Ncstudio Control Card ... – Grandado -
17th February 2024, 09:48 AM
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I’ve got an Ozito 2 speed hammer drill for 8...
I’ve got an Ozito 2 speed hammer drill for 8 years that has been flogged to death in concrete and still going strong. I also have a 6 year old Ozito Reciprocating saw that has had heavy use including...
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16th February 2024, 03:29 PM
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I bought a 6mm from Adam’s Bits and it’s fine.i...
I bought a 6mm from Adam’s Bits and it’s fine.i have used it heaps with my CNC.
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28th December 2023, 11:21 AM
Thread: Soldering a short crack in plane body
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Applying a decent amount of heat to cast iron can...
Applying a decent amount of heat to cast iron can cause all sorts of trouble if it’s not done properly. Cast iron has to be pre heated, welded/ silver soldered etc then cooled down very very slowly...
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15th December 2023, 08:04 PM
Thread: gifkins dovetail jig
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SOLD: I’ll take it - $220+$20 postage i’ll PM you my...
I’ll take it - $220+$20 postage
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10th December 2023, 09:11 PM
Thread: Queen of the Night blooms again
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Queen of the Night blooms again
Four flowers on the same night. Most ever!
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7th December 2023, 12:57 PM
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You can buy both. Diggers brand is available at...
You can buy both. Diggers brand is available at the big Green store. The distilled one, it’s called Turpentine Pure Gum and the other Mineral Turpentine.
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7th December 2023, 11:20 AM
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Download Freecad. It works on the Mac. It can...
Download Freecad. It works on the Mac. It can also generate gcode.
I use it all the time for things like boxes, spoil board surfacing etc.
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28th November 2023, 07:20 PM
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I think the OP is looking for a program to tun on...
I think the OP is looking for a program to tun on a Mac which the Vcarve products can’t do.
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19th November 2023, 04:17 PM
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I use Feast Watson Sanding Sealer..Admittedly, it...
I use Feast Watson Sanding Sealer..Admittedly, it looks and sands like talc, but I have no complaints re its effectiveness.
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13th November 2023, 10:47 AM
Thread: I'm done with SketchUp & Fusion360
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I use and love Freecad. I have Fusion 360 but...
I use and love Freecad. I have Fusion 360 but very rarely use it now I have Freecad.
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2nd November 2023, 10:24 AM
Thread: Auto On Dust Collection Options
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If it’s one of the Arlec type 10A remote...
If it’s one of the Arlec type 10A remote switching units, it will last about 12 months. The high inrush current on switch-on will cause the unit to fail at that time. I’ve had three different brands...
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29th October 2023, 07:38 PM
Thread: Timber size to avoid sag
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Have you tried this. The Sagulator – WoodBin...
Have you tried this.
The Sagulator – WoodBin
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29th October 2023, 11:20 AM
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Totally agree with all of BoneInspector’s...
Totally agree with all of BoneInspector’s comments.
Heres a list of a few I know of that have units in the cheaper ranges.
Makerstore - Melbourne
Complete Kits - Maker Store PTY LTD
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23rd October 2023, 06:53 PM
Thread: SCMS idea, brillient or smake on the head
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I have a 50mm hose connected to the SCMS dust...
I have a 50mm hose connected to the SCMS dust outlet and a fence at the back with a bell mouth hood attached to a 6” extractor hose poking through the fence, and it still makes some mess.
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13th October 2023, 08:51 AM
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I would also go with spiral downcut. I have seen...
I would also go with spiral downcut. I have seen people cover the whole surface with tape first which they say prevents/lessens chipping.
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11th October 2023, 07:04 PM
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Have a read through this link. Not sure if it...
Have a read through this link. Not sure if it will help.
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3rd October 2023, 10:31 AM
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Easy to set up metric or imperial during your job...
Easy to set up metric or imperial during your job set up. Tool library has both metric and imperial tools to choose from. I bought Vcarve Desktop version which is limited to a 600mm x 600mm working...
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3rd October 2023, 09:47 AM
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+2 for Vectric. I use that for lettering, inlays...
+2 for Vectric. I use that for lettering, inlays 2.5D carving etc.
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27th September 2023, 11:35 AM
Thread: Trim Router Lift Options
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That ring looks about the same thickness as the...
That ring looks about the same thickness as the one the use to lock a Makita trim router into a CNC so I don’t think it would be a problem in a mini router table
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24th September 2023, 05:06 PM
Thread: Request help in buying a CNC Router.
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Hopefully I maybe able to answer some of your...
Hopefully I maybe able to answer some of your questions as I have used the Makerstore and have a CNC.
I built my own CNC - build Post here. New CNC build
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20th September 2023, 02:39 PM
Thread: Testo 405i Thermal anemometer
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Can moderators please move this to “eBay and...
Can moderators please move this to “eBay and external sites”
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7th September 2023, 09:39 AM
Thread: Testo 405i Thermal anemometer
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Testo 405i Thermal anemometer
Testo 405i Thermal anemometer.
Displays via Bluetooth on phones or tablets
It was used to set up my dust extraction system
Excellent instrument and easy to use.
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3rd September 2023, 09:28 AM
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SOLD: Sold
Sold
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2nd September 2023, 07:06 PM
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SOLD: Veritas Router Plane V bit plus sharpening jig.
Veritas Router plane 1/2" Vee-Blade brand new, never used Part No. 05P3805
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Veritas Router Plane Sharpening jig Part number 05P38098
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17th August 2023, 02:30 PM
Thread: CNC Router
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I noticed you are from the USA. There is a very...
I noticed you are from the USA.
There is a very active forum which I think is Canadian based. They sell the LongMill and write the gSender software.
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10th August 2023, 12:58 PM
Thread: CNC Research for School
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All the above advice is spot on. I’m just a...
All the above advice is spot on.
I’m just a retired hobbyist but I spend most days learning software, designing and using the CNC
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2nd August 2023, 10:15 PM
Thread: Software for CNC
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I spent a good deal of time with shims and trial...
I spent a good deal of time with shims and trial surfacing cuts to get the tramming right. Worth the effort though.
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31st July 2023, 08:18 PM
Thread: Software for CNC
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It worked, BoneInspector
During the hiatus that was COVID, I was chatting to BoneInspector about his CNC. I asked him if he thought it would Be possible to use one to cut out toy animated animals I was making at the time, as...
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13th July 2023, 03:50 PM
Thread: Bosch PBD 40 Bench drill
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NEW They’re back on AMAZON PRIME for $295. Think it...
They’re back on AMAZON PRIME for $295. Think it runs out today or tomorrow?
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9th July 2023, 02:13 PM
Thread: Set up a triton router
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I'm 71 and I don't mind getting on my knees for a...
I'm 71 and I don't mind getting on my knees for a good photo:o
While my setup may look different to yours, its exactly the same in principle.
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8th July 2023, 11:20 PM
Thread: Software for CNC
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Looks like you may follow my path:U I bought a...
Looks like you may follow my path:U
I bought a combined 3018 CNC and Laser (Vevor - small 775 spindle and 5W laser) to get a feel for the hobby and what to buy in the future. I chose CNC ( which... -
8th July 2023, 02:21 PM
Thread: Software for CNC
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I ended up buying Vectric Vcarve Desktop - so far...
I ended up buying Vectric Vcarve Desktop - so far so good.
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4th July 2023, 06:25 PM
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Lead screw assortment with some anti- backlash nut assemblies
I have an assortment of 8mm Lead screws for sale. They are 4 start, 2mm pitch therefore a lead of 8mm.
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2 x 650mm
2 x 620mm
2 x 340mm
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25th June 2023, 11:03 PM
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As state by others, my experiences have been...
As state by others, my experiences have been fine. Sometimes they don’t have an item in stock so you may have to wait a week or two depending on their supplier and availability.
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25th June 2023, 08:02 PM
Thread: What timber is this?
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The cupboard style looked early to mid century....
The cupboard style looked early to mid century. Dowelled joints, shellac based finish, if that helps.
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25th June 2023, 05:02 PM
Thread: What timber is this?
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What timber is this?
Probably a long shot as you haven’t got the piece of timber in hand, but I’m hoping someone can identify this for me.
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17th June 2023, 08:37 PM
Thread: Software for CNC
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Software for CNC
After a month or two of fiddling around, trying various tasks I’ve settled on some free software that do certain jobs but I still need to find software for specific tasks.
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14th June 2023, 02:46 PM
Thread: Attention Collectors
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FREE: VIC Mine was a Black and Decker.
Mine was a Black and Decker.