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4th April 2024, 10:38 PM
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Camelot, the housing only plunged so far...
Camelot, the housing only plunged so far yesterday. I thought I had got all the glued sawdust out, but when I shone the torch light there was more gunk.
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4th April 2024, 02:17 PM
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Vintage C 1980 Lamello blade rotates but does not exit the housing
G’day all,
This is an early model Lamello TOP which is working but the blade does no exit cut and retract. I have no manual. The machine was clogged up with glue and fine sawdust which I’ve... -
3rd February 2022, 09:17 AM
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I know nuh-sing ‘bout scroll sawing
Could you elaborate on Helen from SA? I’m pretty sure it DOES NOT mean Helen of SpartA (AKA Helen of Troy)
I’m new to scroll sawing having just bought a 2nd hand General International 21”. …with... -
2nd February 2022, 09:09 PM
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What is the better/best scroll saw blade for Aust Hardwood
From your experience what is the better/ best scroll saw
blade for Australian hardwood… IE floor timbers:-
8-12mm thick Tight turns in design
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31st January 2020, 05:17 PM
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Well, China ,Poundy, Matt, Potts and John, This...
Well, China ,Poundy, Matt, Potts and John,
This time I did not use the mirror makers name Franklin Ware ,but Googled 'small+ round+travel +mirrors'. Judging by the similar items I would agree that... -
30th January 2020, 09:18 PM
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Matt I reckon the cord is original and probably...
Matt I reckon the cord is original and probably important in the use of the mirrors. As far as make-up mirrors why would you have three pockets for multiple mirrors..A vain grey nomad perhaps???...
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30th January 2020, 01:05 PM
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I bought for $5 at a secondhand shop. The owner...
I bought for $5 at a secondhand shop. The owner did not know what was used for and had it for many years..hence selling it so low. I just love all things copper. I may try to incorporate them in a...
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30th January 2020, 02:13 AM
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Lyle can you expand on your military thoughts.
Lyle can you expand on your military thoughts.
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29th January 2020, 05:47 PM
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Small round copper backed mirrors_ what are they used for??
I have a vintage (???) tool that I do not know what its use was. :no:
The 3 pocket pouch is fabric backed vinyl, the cord is nylon so I guess it's not that old.
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20th June 2018, 05:07 PM
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Woodfast Junior 10" Bandsaw up and running with Urethane tyre
Thanks Bueller, your posts have inspired me to get an old 10" Woodfast Junior Bandsaw back up and running. I kept the top wheel black rubber tyre and replaced the perishing bottom tyre with a...
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19th January 2018, 03:52 PM
Thread: Chisel end caps
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Arron, I use Fimo polymer clay to make chisel...
Arron,
I use Fimo polymer clay to make chisel and gouge end caps. I buy the clay in 250gram quantities from Aliexpress for roughly Aud$12 to make 30-40 end caps.
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26th October 2016, 10:41 PM
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Thanks Bueller, but I bought the items that Derek...
Thanks Bueller, but I bought the items that Derek Cohen offered. So now I am on a steep learning curve and loving it. Nothing like new challenges to keep the brain and hands fine tuned.
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17th October 2016, 01:16 PM
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Bueller, I have private messaged Derek about...
Bueller, I have private messaged Derek about these items.
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17th October 2016, 02:38 AM
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Yesterday I answered a Gumtree ad via text...
Yesterday I answered a Gumtree ad via text message. The lady agreed to sell me the 1960s Durden Pacemaker for $350 and arranged for me to pick up at 4pm. Got another text at 3pm saying "hubby had...
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16th October 2016, 11:51 AM
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Hello Mark, My long and short time goals are to...
Hello Mark,
My long and short time goals are to learn new skills in my retirement. Woodworking has always captured my heart. I grew up with a dad who taught wood machining at Leederville Technical... -
15th October 2016, 06:31 PM
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Is there an equivalent to 1960s Durden Pacemaker?
I have been told that the old SP10-600 is a good DIY home woodworker. They seem to be rarer than hen's teeth here in Perth. Could I have suggestions about equivalent units under...
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3rd December 2015, 04:56 PM
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Thank you Crowie, I will check out the Demel...
Thank you Crowie, I will check out the Demel sub-section.
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2nd December 2015, 07:30 PM
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G'day from WA... A rank beginner. Willing to learn!
Hi Woody friends,
I am 100% new to woodworking. I watched a class once, does that count as experience?
Anyhow, I bought a Dremel Series 201 in from ALCO Hardware 1980. Ticket price was $69 sale...