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    N.S.W. This Wadkin is still up for sale for anyone who...

    This Wadkin is still up for sale for anyone who may be interested.

    Utilise the instant asset write off before 30 June.

    Regards
    Pete.
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    Nice one Crowie!

    Nice one Crowie!
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    Sticky: The best!

    The best!
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    Sticky: Brockovich

    Brockovich
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    Hang in there Bob! Just keep plodding along and...

    Hang in there Bob!
    Just keep plodding along and keep a smile on your dial. The sun will shine again.

    Pete.
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    Sticky: WOOHOO IT'S HERE! Fun to watch and a good job to all! Regards ...

    Fun to watch and a good job to all!

    Regards

    Pete.
  7. How good do they look! Good job mate. Maybe...

    How good do they look!
    Good job mate.

    Maybe next year they will be made from American Oak. Wink!

    Cheers to you.

    Pete.
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    Very nice [emoji736]. Pete.

    Very nice [emoji736].
    Pete.
  9. Spotted gum can sometimes be a problem...

    Spotted gum can sometimes be a problem particularly if it is a dense and oily piece. It varies significantly. I’ve had the most success using polyurethane glue (froth glue as we call it). It foams up...
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    N.S.W. WADKIN RD 16 inch Planer

    For sale - Wadkin RD Planer
    Blade/cutter head is 16" (inch) 400mm.
    It is a two knife skew cutter head with provision to take moulding/shaping knives which was a special-order cutter head back in...
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    Dear Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with you...

    Dear Bob.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. I’m shedding a tear with you now as I remember my loved ones that have left before me.
    Time will help you find...
  12. I’m interested, thanks. Pete.

    I’m interested, thanks.
    Pete.
  13. Thanks Charlie. I’ll get a set and give it a...

    Thanks Charlie.

    I’ll get a set and give it a try and get back to you.

    I’m sure others would like to know how they perform too.

    Best regards to you.

    Pete.
  14. Thanks Nigel. Anyone bought the Indian ones? ...

    Thanks Nigel.

    Anyone bought the Indian ones?

    Pete.
  15. Hi Charlie I have a Wadkin mortiser and need to...

    Hi Charlie
    I have a Wadkin mortiser and need to purchase some new chain, bar & sprocket sets.
    Would you know where I could get them. I’ve seen a manufacturer in India but am concerned about...
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    WITHDRAWN: OK. Thanks for letting us know. Pete.

    OK. Thanks for letting us know.

    Pete.
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    WITHDRAWN: Hi Millard I’m interested in purchasing your...

    Hi Millard
    I’m interested in purchasing your bandsaw.
    I am unable to come and get it as I am in Sydney, but I should be able to arrange a freight company to pick it up with a truck with a hiab....
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    It sure is heavy. That benchtop was on the first...

    It sure is heavy. That benchtop was on the first floor of the house and needed to be craned in in three pieces. Then manhandled into position joined and finished. It was a bit of a mission.
    I didn’t...
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    Here’s what we do with Ironbark (Grey). ...

    Here’s what we do with Ironbark (Grey).

    Regards

    Pete.
    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220116/b8cade77db4233be4c8d803f2889bf7d.jpg...
  20. That’ll be fine.

    That’ll be fine.
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    Came across this whilst reading. Might...

    Came across this whilst reading.
    Might help?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220116/95d2365c3b8441bd88a8d64969f8c550.jpg...
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    Welcome Yash. There is plenty on this forum...

    Welcome Yash.

    There is plenty on this forum for you to extend your skills and have a bit of fun to boot.

    Pete.
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    Hi Ray I reckon you’re up for it! Best...

    Hi Ray

    I reckon you’re up for it!

    Best regards

    Pete.
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    WOW, great job. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    WOW, great job.
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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    Hi Matt. Nice project. How are you cutting...

    Hi Matt.

    Nice project.
    How are you cutting and shaping the steel and brass?

    Pete.
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    Whoops, was I supposed to have this plane...

    Whoops, was I supposed to have this plane finished already, bugger!

    No one issued me with a “did not finish”, so I will continue on.

    My apologies for the long delay....
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    Poplar Suppliers?

    Greetings All.

    Could someone please direct me to a supplier of Poplar. In Sydney if possible but not essential.
    I’ll be needing about 100Lm of 20 x140ish mm.

    Many thanks.

    Pete.
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    Even with these high, and quickly growing...

    Even with these high, and quickly growing numbers, the good news is that getting Covid is not hospitalising most people. I feel for those that are though.

    It will all pass in time, we just need to...
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    In my experience, shortages are real. Raw...

    In my experience, shortages are real. Raw materials for production like; board, timber hardware, glues and two pack paints. Not only are they hard to get but prices are a lot higher than 12, or even...
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    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220103/42ee1d1e...

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220103/42ee1d1e1c5884c245b291da83a89499.jpg
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    With the nuc boxes removed....

    With the nuc boxes removed.
    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220103/18be582b207d1bf3595d2b8ea868e117.jpg
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    I’m happy to report that the two hive nuclei have...

    I’m happy to report that the two hive nuclei have been installed into the two hives and are doing well so far. They are busy doing their thing.
    ...
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    I know I’m very late mate but it’s not too late...

    I know I’m very late mate but it’s not too late to say that you have done a fine job.
    Pete.
    P.S. I will finish mine but it’ll take a bit longer yet.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Hi Paul. Hope you are well and a Very Merry...

    Hi Paul.

    Hope you are well and a Very Merry Christmas to you.

    Yep they sure are small.
    I will start a native bee hive in the future but need to get the new hives going first.

    There is good...
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    I did not know that the stingless natives had...

    I did not know that the stingless natives had such a restricted range.
    Geelong have an active beekeeping club. Maybe you can get your beekeeping fix by mentoring newbies learn more.

    Geelong...
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    Thanks Bruce. If your new residence is too small...

    Thanks Bruce.
    If your new residence is too small for your existing hive, have you considered native bees? They don’t take up any space, are fun to watch and not much work. Stingless to boot.

    Pete.
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    A couple of pics to highlight the basic...

    A couple of pics to highlight the basic difference between a horizontal and conventional/ commercial hive structure.
    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211226/5a42e47cc89ab50a9eb6b22e55817591.jpg...
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    In answer to your question Bob; In short, a...

    In answer to your question Bob; In short, a conventional hive has boxes (containing the hive frames) stacked vertically that need to be lifted off and on to get access for hive inspections and the...
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    I hope they are fine but they are in the breeders...

    I hope they are fine but they are in the breeders hive because there is a backlog of orders[emoji20]
    I’m patient though.

    Regards

    Pete.
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    Thanks for your comments and good advice Bruce....

    Thanks for your comments and good advice Bruce.
    I’m just newbie to beekeeping and in fact don’t even have my bees yet. I have been waiting on availability from a particular breeder that breeds for...
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    Hi Matt. American Foul Brood. A disease that...

    Hi Matt.

    American Foul Brood.
    A disease that destroys a hive by infecting new brood and necessitating the burning or irradiation with gamma rays to kill it and stop its further spread. ...
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    The terrible thought has crossed my mind. With...

    The terrible thought has crossed my mind.
    With the legs removed it will fit in the irradiation chamber, just.

    Pete.
  43. I have had glue failures with Ironbark when using...

    I have had glue failures with Ironbark when using epoxy and using titebond and that was when it was dry.
    I ended up using polyurethane glue with much more success.
    Messy stuff though.

    Regards ...
  44. I agree with Ian. Toona Calantas. Calantas or...

    I agree with Ian.
    Toona Calantas.
    Calantas or New Guinea Cedar.
    Looks and smells a lot like Australian Cedar but is overall paler and is a lot more furry when worked.
    Regards
    Pete.
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    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211221/3a2e1cf0...

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211221/3a2e1cf00f470022cdea9edd2be8b5f0.jpg

    To conclude; a quick happy snap of the new hives doing their thing in my backyard.

    Regards and best wishes.
    ...
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    Wadkin EC Tenon Machine

    Greetings all.

    We’ll it’s been a year since I took delivery of the tenon machine and within that time I’ve tried to chip away at the tasks outlined earlier in the thread. I say I, but in all...
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    Looks beautiful Labr@, well done. When is her...

    Looks beautiful Labr@, well done.
    When is her maiden voyage?

    Pete.
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    I’ll take it. Pete.

    I’ll take it.
    Pete.
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    Sticky: How ingenious!

    How ingenious!
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    Hi Chris Hope you are well and spending some...

    Hi Chris

    Hope you are well and spending some time in your workshop.
    That’s a really neat bench setup isn’t it.

    Regards to you.

    Pete.
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