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9th February 2023, 07:29 PM
Thread: New to CNC
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If you can take a photo of the glass from the...
If you can take a photo of the glass from the side, Cam Bam will allow you to import it and generate g code from the photo
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16th May 2022, 05:03 PM
Thread: Digitising old 35mm slides
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Hi Lyle, As a general rule of thumb you need the...
Hi Lyle,
As a general rule of thumb you need the highest non interpolated scanner you can get. If you are aiming to produce something like 6"x 4"prints the the final resolution will be a sixth of... -
7th November 2021, 06:58 PM
Thread: Vintage Ixion manual drill press
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4th November 2021, 10:07 AM
Thread: Vintage Ixion manual drill press
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Hi Matt, It is 10Kg but would probably need a...
Hi Matt,
It is 10Kg but would probably need a frame of some sort to ship. I will have to do something with it in the next week and it won't be possible for me to organize.
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2nd November 2021, 10:18 AM
Thread: Vintage Ixion manual drill press
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Vintage Ixion manual drill press
Run out of time to use or restore the press so decided to move it on.
German made, age probably pre WW1, it appears to be the second version of the design and an advance on their chest drill... -
31st October 2021, 02:31 PM
Thread: Ixion Bench Drill - Restoration
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Having had my Ixion in storage, I have...
Having had my Ixion in storage, I have unfortunately reached the stage where restoration isn't going to happen. Apart from some surface corrosion it is as it was when this post started so I will put...
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13th February 2021, 09:27 AM
Thread: Suggestions Needed
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Thanks for the suggestions and info about the...
Thanks for the suggestions and info about the species. I saw a larger slab made into a very nice hall table when I bought it so did the classic of buying without a project in mind.
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11th February 2021, 03:31 PM
Thread: Suggestions Needed
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Suggestions Needed
I have been hobby woodworking since retirement some years ago and two years ago saw the piece of timber, photo attached while in Melany. It is 900mm x 300m x 20mm, it has been split along the centre...
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21st August 2020, 06:21 PM
Thread: Bent issue of end grain chopping boards
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I have had success using tung oil on the back of...
I have had success using tung oil on the back of the board and mineral oil on the work surface.
The combination guarantees the the rear stays dry and reapplying oil to the front every 3 months or... -
9th April 2020, 02:47 PM
Thread: What to do now the Shed is shut
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What to do now the Shed is shut
The Shed Committee is looking at ways to keep members in contact and active until the virus is defeated. Communication via Facebook and/or Zoom are being considered.
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29th October 2019, 03:10 PM
Thread: Ixion Bench Drill - Restoration
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Sorry Gents, I have been off line for a few days....
Sorry Gents, I have been off line for a few days. re the attached image.
1 The bottom half of the lower flywheel bearing is held in place with a grub screw, presumably on an extension of the... -
20th October 2019, 09:52 AM
Thread: Ixion Bench Drill - Restoration
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The friction pad is brass and is mounted on a...
The friction pad is brass and is mounted on a spring which is recessed into the end of the adjustment shaft. It looks like the brass has been turned down so the back end fits inside the spring. When...
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17th October 2019, 10:17 AM
Thread: Ixion Bench Drill - Restoration
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Lots of grease but I hope it fills in some of the...
Lots of grease but I hope it fills in some of the blanks
The drill is quite clever. The knob below the flywheel is used to apply friction to the shaft so it probably has a soft pad at the end of... -
15th October 2019, 03:21 PM
Thread: Ixion Bench Drill - Restoration
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Hi, I have what looks like the same model drill...
Hi,
I have what looks like the same model drill press in working order. I will open it up later in the week and see if I can get you an idea of its construction
I still use it, the adjustable and... -
23rd April 2019, 10:57 AM
Thread: Downdraft Sanding Station
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Thanks everyone, I think you have answered my...
Thanks everyone, I think you have answered my question.
The shed has 3 large exterior dust collectors with self cleaning filters. They are permanently piped to saws, a lathe and an assortment of... -
22nd April 2019, 12:37 PM
Thread: Downdraft Sanding Station
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Downdraft Sanding Station
Any one have any suggestions about their effectiveness?
Our Mens Shed is about to undertake the annual total clean and in spite of having all the major equipment including fixed sanders connected to... -
20th November 2018, 05:22 PM
Thread: November Prize Draw - # 126
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DRAWN & CLAIMED
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22nd July 2018, 04:56 PM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
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1st August 2015, 03:29 PM
Thread: Casting resin or epoxy adhesive
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Thanks for the input. I had thought that the...
Thanks for the input. I had thought that the filler would flow around and harden the decayed wood but have started to clean it out. Dremel with a grout cutter helps.
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30th July 2015, 10:59 PM
Thread: Casting resin or epoxy adhesive
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Casting resin or epoxy adhesive
Attempting to salvage a piece of camphor laurel about 30mm thick. It has a hole approx 10mm x 40mm running from one end which breaks out of the rear of the board approx 100mm from the end. The hole...
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31st March 2015, 04:05 PM
Thread: Metal Work on Sydney Northern Beaches
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Metal Work on Sydney Northern Beaches
Been trying to talk a friend into joining the Shed I am with but he is more interested in metal rather than wood.
Are there any options around the area?
Thanks