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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

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...

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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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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...

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...

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.
Probably...

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...

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...

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.
Any creative ideas out there?...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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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.
Will wash with acetone, have...

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...

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?

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