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Does anybody know what happened to M & M Williams who used to supply Camphor near Mooball in NSW
Thanks BobT

Hi Cray
I use the compression bit for solid wood and ply.
I use 6 mm JeeFoo bits at a bit over $20 each delivered.
They give a nice clean edge ie no furry top or bottom edge. A great time saver...

Hi Cray
We have a small 700 Watt CNC that takes up to 1/4" bits in ER11 collets.
We use 6 m compression bits from China and except or the price we are very happy with the results on solid wood 10 o...

I use a tungsten tipped bandsaw blade to separate the pieces. This has a 1 mm kerf and cuts fine and straight. I then cut the miters on a 45 degree sled on the table saw.
You could also use a 90...

Thanks Scott
They don't list Tingle but they certainly look to be worth a visit.
BobT

Hi I am currently in Perth and will be heading South via Manjimup early this week. I would like to buy a small amount of Tingle to take back to NSW to make a box.
Can anyone let me know where I...

The best price I have seen is at the Gasweld stand at the Sydney Wood show in June. get there early though.
The other option would be to fly home via the states and pick them up on the way.
Qantas...

I think that you will find that this box was in Fine Woodworking March / April 1989 in an article by Jamie Russell.
The article is quite detailed.
Many craft stores and galleries have them as they...

Has anybody got the Hafco L124 wide belt sander?
What are your experiences

Thanks BobT

Our local supplier of all things sharp, Jim Davies, has celebrated another milestone.
I was very impressed by the t-shirt.
My wife and I made the cake
BobT

Jim Davies brought along a set of the new Stanley Sweet Heart Chisels to our Tuesday night workshop.
Comfortable handles with a good finish.
Very nice and resonably priced in a quality leather...

Hi Bob
We use Mach3 and VCarve Pro, yep the 600 bucks hurt at the time but once you start using it it's worth it and more.
Very simple to use.
BobT

Hi Daniel
Air Affairs in Bellvue St South Nowra have Lasers up to 1000 Watts.
They will do small jobs.

BTW You'll be amazed to know that our CNC Router is up and running:2tsup:

Bill is...

Hi Andy
I love Lie Nielson too but don't love their prices.
Just had a look at the V3 Woodriver and I am very impressed
They are releasing a block plane soon so get on to JimDavey (forum member)...

Thats excellent RSSER
This one is worth a look as well
Google SketchUp Overview
Does anyone know of a good tutorial on Sketchyphysics?
All I want to do is make working hinges.
So far no joy
...

Although I go to the Sydney Show, it just so happens that we visit my youngest Granddaughter, who lives in Cooma, for her birthday on the same weekend that the Canberra show is on.
Thus seeing as we...

Hi Les
Sorry to hear about your loss, the last year must have been hard on you and your family.
Goulburn is a pleasant drive from Sydney and the south coast so there shouldnt be an issue there....

Dear Woodwould
You link was both informative and entertaining as always
Bob:2tsup:

Hi Hardwood
Give Elwood an email to see if he can help.
[email protected]
He repacks and organises the freight at the best rate.
BobT

Hi jackafrica
Why not try Mother of Pearl for the estachion plate?
Also for the name plate I'd suggest engravers brass as it cuts easy and does not tarnish much.
Both are easy to obtain and work....

An annual event, the "Creative Moments" exhibition and sale featuring the work of members of the Nowra Spinners and Weavers, the Shoalhaven Potters, and the Shoalhaven Woodcraft Society, starts this...

Hi daf
Try Australian White beech or imported Jelutong to get you started
BobT

Hi bryn23
I'd be careful here as blocking off the air flow, for extended periods, in a unit like this will cause the fan to run too fast and burn out the motor.
If you have a compressor, get...

Hi Woody60
I used my dads Paulcall bandsaw for years until he took it back.
I found that the depth of cut was limited at 4.5 inches but otherwise a good work horse.
I had to replace the tires...

Thanks Watson:2tsup:
Just got my Jaycar remote and it works just great on my 1 hp dusty.
I had previously let the smoke out of two of the remotes from Dick Smith's which were rated at 1000 W. DS...

Well done Superbunny :2tsup:
I agree with you about the finish but "each to his own".
Can't wait for the plans.
Bob T

Great carving:2tsup:
Have you any knowledge of the carving school that is located oppisite the ferry wharf at Whitianga. They were closed the day we were there but I'd love to go back and stay a...

Hi Ray
just come across this thread and am very glad to hear that your on the mend:2tsup:
Old Bob

Curse you Superbunny:((
I swore not to make another library chair...
But looking at yours I just gotta do it.
Well designed and crafted.:2tsup:
BobT

Hi Ch4iS
Not too sure but your anti static strap will have a resitor to stop you from electrocuting yourself... The strap only provides a path to ground not a short circuit.
BobT

We my son was younger (a long time ago) I made tanks that were quite popular with the troops.
Just a body with a rotating turret and elevating gun. The body supported four axels with a wheel on each...

Good work Alex.
Look after the ladies in your life and they will look after you:2tsup:
BobT

:2tsup:Good on ya Superbunny
Building these chairs is "more fun than a smack in the mouth with a moggoty cat"
Looking forward to the pics.
BobT

Does anyone know if you can get a connection hose to use a small bottle to transfer gas to your car if you run out?
In NSW the NRMA will not do this and you have to be flat towed to a garage.
BobT

Thanks for your interest guys.
They seem to have my email on a rejection list as they bounce back to me.
I have been on to a fellow in Norway who acted as a referee and he is at a loss to explain...

Hi All
A warning for those considering buying from a Chinese seller named SAKA-CNC in Shanghai ... DONT
I have paid for a small router from them and now they will not answer my emails or phone...

Groggy
Just measured the blade that came with the machine and its 3340 mm (ruffanuff)
I have a bi-metal resaw blade that is 35mm tip to back of blade with less than a tooth per inch. Damned...

Grogy
Just measured it and mine is 75 mm on the slack.
However under tension it only compresses to about 70 mm, seems to be a strong spring.
Hope this helps
BobT

Hi Groggy
Just found your post and I will measure mine tomorrow, bit late now, 11:37pm.
BTW I am very happy with my Leda saw but I only use it for resawing with a one inch blade from Henry...

Unsure how it happened but I somehow volunteered to make a raffle prize for our woodies club expo this year.
What a learning curve:doh:
Made out of Fijian Cedar, loose and wedged tenons, two coats...

My Father in law turned 80 this year and having served with the RN during WW2 I decided to make him a Sea Chest to store his navy papers in. The chest is constructed of Fijan Cedar and around the...

Hi appiwood
Just googled CargoTrans Oceania P/L at Port Botany but got CAROTRANS OCEANIA - NSW BRANCH is this them and how did they operate I have just got a quote from LEP and I am still in a state...

Me too, but which ones???:?
Pricing that I have checked seems the same.
Must say I have been very happy with the goods and the service.:2tsup:
Just wish I had got in earlier.
BobT

Hi Les
I have the Leda version of the "Big Boy" 6" linisher and it would do the job as long as the box was no higher than 6".
Personally I use a random orbit to clean up the dovetails mainly...

Hi Les
Do you mean a spindle or belt (linisher) sander
BobT

If your in the Shoalhaven over the next week have a look at the Creative Moments Expo at the Art centre in Berry St Nowra.
The Shoalhaven Woodcraft Society is exhibiting their goods along with the...

Wahoooo
This might be too late but if I was to build another shed I would set a couple of underfloor ducts for power, air and dust extraction. You could set them into little access pits at...

Good for you Shane.
By the way do you know why Grandkids and Grandparents get on so well?



They have a common enemy :D:D:D

Best regards
BobT

Thanks for this heads up.
I just recieved two Wixey angle gauges as a result of the thread.
Cost US$87 all up and they were ordered on the 8th and recieved on the 13th.
Very happy:2tsup:
Waiting...

Thanks for your kind words.
The chest is 450x300x300 approx.
The inside of the lid was left untouched
To calculate the angle of the staves I drew it full size and measured the angle then fine...