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17th August 2012, 12:55 AM
Thread: What were you before?
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Mine is much more boring. Went to uni and have...
Mine is much more boring. Went to uni and have been a medico ever since. Now a country GP.
I did work as a projectionist in a cinema when at uni though. This was fun but long hours watching the same... -
3rd February 2012, 08:58 PM
Thread: Timber ID Please
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Pinus nondescriptus
Pinus nondescriptus
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11th January 2012, 06:05 PM
Thread: Machinsts chest value
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Curious the difference. When a measurement is...
Curious the difference. When a measurement is stated on a drawing like "13/64" I have absolutely no idea how big that is and have to look it up in mm to be able to visualise it. Each to their own.
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9th January 2012, 11:14 PM
Thread: The Bodgie Boys are Back!
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Nice pics. I nearly hit one on the weekend as it...
Nice pics.
I nearly hit one on the weekend as it swooped down in front of my car on my driveway. I was only doing about 40km/h but had to hit the breaks hard and just missed it.
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3rd January 2012, 09:10 PM
Thread: Looking for old barbed wire
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A very interesting project. Good luck with it.
A very interesting project. Good luck with it.
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29th December 2011, 08:41 PM
Thread: How to amuse a 12 year old for 4 weeks
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No need. The place has more Ozzies than Canadians...
No need. The place has more Ozzies than Canadians already.
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14th October 2011, 10:31 PM
Thread: U tube favourites
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CNC for fun Epic Win Pencil Sharpener - YouTube
CNC for fun
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9th October 2011, 08:02 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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It looks like a bit of oil stained pine from the...
It looks like a bit of oil stained pine from the pics.:roll:
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9th October 2011, 10:44 AM
Thread: A visitor in my shed
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Nice reptile. I went to my shed last night to...
Nice reptile.
I went to my shed last night to have a possum sitting in the doorway. I don't like them as they stink.:((
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6th October 2011, 03:12 PM
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The benches in my greenhouse are made from...
The benches in my greenhouse are made from yellowtongue. No coating at all and covered with potplants. It has bowed a bit but I was pretty slack about enough supports for the weight on it. The water...
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1st September 2011, 02:48 PM
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Very good.:2tsup:
Very good.:2tsup:
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1st September 2011, 12:39 PM
Thread: postage time from US
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I bought a music CD from the US that was...
I bought a music CD from the US that was allegedly posted on 25th July from one of the big online companies. It still hasn't turned up. I assumed it is lost. Maybe there is still hope if other things...
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20th August 2011, 08:59 PM
Thread: My all wood "tin can" banjo!
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Very clever TL Now to hear it play
Very clever TL
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20th August 2011, 04:13 PM
Thread: Milling machine made from lego
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Milling machine made from lego
How is this for clever.
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16th August 2011, 05:14 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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This isn't really a woody tool but the...
This isn't really a woody tool but the description of a crap piece of equipment is pretty good.
STEALTH SPY ON YOUR NEIGHBOURS TELESCOPE | eBay -
6th August 2011, 09:52 PM
Thread: Help choosing a new/secondhand mill
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I have the smaller Titan mill/drill and it is...
I have the smaller Titan mill/drill and it is fine for what I use it for. Sometimes the titan machinery guy will put items on eBay and they may sell a bit cheaper. Just remember that a new item...
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6th August 2011, 06:47 PM
Thread: american thread bolt 8-32 where?
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These guys Mechanical Components Information -...
These guys
Mechanical Components Information - Small Parts
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I'm more of an astronomer than a woody sadly. My...
I'm more of an astronomer than a woody sadly. My interest is in variable stars. I have a roll off roof observatory in my paddock with scope and cameras etc. Recently I've been making a spectrograph....
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3rd March 2011, 10:22 AM
Thread: Darls, grab us anothery
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But the end result is craap american beer in a...
But the end result is craap american beer in a plastic cup.
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10th February 2011, 10:15 AM
Thread: Just finished
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I didn't see the show last night so cant comment...
I didn't see the show last night so cant comment on it.
I have seen Ben Elton live in the UK in 1991 and he was very funny then.
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3rd February 2011, 09:09 PM
Thread: Free garden mulch
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Some mulch would be good but the road is a bit...
Some mulch would be good but the road is a bit rough at the moment. Maybe next week.:D
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3rd February 2011, 08:51 PM
Thread: How do you sharpen a pencil?
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How do you sharpen a pencil?
This is 1 way of doing it if you have plenty of expensive CNC equipment.:D
YouTube - Epic Win Pencil Sharpener -
30th January 2011, 11:03 PM
Thread: What type of oil can do I need
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I just use a 10ml syringe and a blunt 18g needle....
I just use a 10ml syringe and a blunt 18g needle. I can push the needle just pass the ball and squirt oil behind it .The only problem is is winter when the oil is cold it it harder to squeeze out of...
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27th January 2011, 12:50 PM
Thread: Who can relate to this?
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I agree with most of it except the riding in cars...
I agree with most of it except the riding in cars without seatbelts etc. Something did happen. Lots of people died.
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21st January 2011, 06:00 PM
Thread: Upcoming Event list
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Upcoming Event list
I have just noticed that the upcoming event list at the bottom of the entry page has 2 entries for "Wifes Birthday" -allegedly DavidG's wife. Is this an error with the new system?
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21st January 2011, 03:46 PM
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Pages hanging today (21st) whilst looking at the...
Pages hanging today (21st) whilst looking at the Friday fred.
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30th December 2010, 02:27 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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I've also made something new. This is a little...
I've also made something new. This is a little steam engine made from castings and bar stock. The video is a test firing using a little steam boiler. :D
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24th December 2010, 08:40 PM
Thread: Coral Elegant Beauty
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Nice pen. Just remember that collecting any coral...
Nice pen. Just remember that collecting any coral either alive or dead without a licence is not permitted in Qld in any marine park. This includes the entire Great barrier reef.
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10th December 2010, 04:36 PM
Thread: Vise Bargain
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I have also bought one of these but it didn't...
I have also bought one of these but it didn't come with a box at all. Seems like no loss.
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4th December 2010, 09:26 PM
Thread: Lathe purchase
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Would this be long enough?:D:D:D Wood Lathe...
Would this be long enough?:D:D:D
Wood Lathe Large custom built by engineer 240 volt (eBay item 140483656888 end time 08-Dec-10 15:02:24 AEDST) : Industrial -
2nd December 2010, 01:03 PM
Thread: A new 6230A and a question
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Shims are simple. Just use a cheap set of feeler...
Shims are simple. Just use a cheap set of feeler gauges from supacheap or equivalent.
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2nd December 2010, 12:54 PM
Thread: Just got a new 9x20 lathe
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I bought a metal stand with my similar lathe but...
I bought a metal stand with my similar lathe but have found it to be less than satisfactory. It seemed fine but it had too much lateral flex if you leaned against it. The lathe isn't heavy enough to...
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4th November 2010, 08:08 PM
Thread: little fibs
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Wonderful effect. What are the bits in the head....
Wonderful effect.
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3rd November 2010, 09:48 AM
Thread: WIP - Lathe Milling Attachment
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Well done Vern. Do you wan't to borrow and end...
Well done Vern.
Do you wan't to borrow and end mill?
Just let me know.
It is also much easier to not use the big chuck to hold the end mill.
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28th October 2010, 02:37 PM
Thread: is common sence dead?
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I have a big box of gloves that gets emptied...
I have a big box of gloves that gets emptied regularly.:2tsup:
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28th October 2010, 10:43 AM
Thread: WIP - Lathe Milling Attachment
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Nice work.
Nice work.
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28th October 2010, 10:41 AM
Thread: is common sence dead?
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I agree. Whilst I can fix engines I choose to...
I agree.
Whilst I can fix engines I choose to pay to have a relatively new car that is reliable rather than have to worry that the car may not be reliable and need fixing.
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14th October 2010, 10:44 AM
Thread: 4mm X 24 tpi?
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Regardless of the thread size, why not just use a...
Regardless of the thread size, why not just use a cut off tap of the correct pitch as a thread chaser if you want to cut the thread instead of using a die.
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7th October 2010, 10:44 AM
Thread: Who has a Sieg Super X3 mill?
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Another site for mills is here Titan Machinery -...
Another site for mills is here
Titan Machinery - MILL MAIN MENU
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5th October 2010, 10:25 AM
Thread: X2 vs TM16V
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Mostly aluminium and brass. I have made some T...
Mostly aluminium and brass. I have made some T nuts from mild steel with no problems. All of my work is small.
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2nd October 2010, 09:42 PM
Thread: X2 vs TM16V
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I have the TM16V It is fine for what I use I...
I have the TM16V
It is fine for what I use I for- making model engines.
I chose it over the X2 because the guy at Titan actually knew what he was talking about vs the salesman at H &F. Also at the... -
23rd September 2010, 10:14 AM
Thread: Your latest project
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Of course you should. I am not any sort of...
Of course you should. I am not any sort of engineer and could make it so anyone is capable if they have a lathe.
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22nd September 2010, 09:01 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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Can you make the fan engine work if you add...
Can you make the fan engine work if you add plenty of heat to the base? ie with a blow torch. When I did this and the engine started to work it seemed to free it up and now it works just with the...
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22nd September 2010, 07:33 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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The kit is one of these A1-3 Stirling Engine...
The kit is one of these
A1-3 Stirling Engine Material Kit (Model Maker Kit) - eBay Other Tools, Supplies, Tools, Supplies, Model Building, Toys, Hobbies. (end time 27-Sep-10 16:46:47 AEST)
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22nd September 2010, 06:20 PM
Thread: Your latest project
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This thread hasn't been updated for a while so I...
This thread hasn't been updated for a while so I thought I might add to it.
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22nd September 2010, 11:53 AM
Thread: Chairs WIP
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Great work Scott.:2tsup:
Great work Scott.:2tsup:
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16th September 2010, 11:57 AM
Thread: Adelaide fishkeeper
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This makes sense. Otherwise above ground swimming...
This makes sense. Otherwise above ground swimming pools would have to have very thick walls.
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18th August 2010, 12:56 PM
Thread: My davinci pole lathe
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Exercise and turning in one setting. Good...
Exercise and turning in one setting. Good one.:2tsup:
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6th August 2010, 03:11 PM
Thread: am I really a burglar, robber.....or what
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Thanks
Thanks
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5th August 2010, 09:45 PM
Thread: am I really a burglar, robber.....or what
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I think I'm a bit obtuse but what actually is it?
I think I'm a bit obtuse but what actually is it?