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EV's & AI
I have recently taken delivery of a Tesla Model Y, I am assuming that the number of forum owners with these vehicles will grow.
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26th December 2021, 06:51 PM
Thread: Laguna 12/16 Lathe Centering.
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Sorry Pat, the pic may have been misleading as it...
Sorry Pat, the pic may have been misleading as it was a lateral shot not vertical.
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25th December 2021, 10:07 PM
Thread: Laguna 12/16 Lathe Centering.
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Laguna 12/16 Lathe Centering.
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Has anyone on the Forum found the Headstock and tailstock misaligned?
I was unable to find an answer in the manual but I eventually got the answer from Laguna.
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8th August 2021, 12:59 AM
Thread: More fun with Bell Mouths
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So Bob, I coded up a robot for my grandson last...
So Bob, I coded up a robot for my grandson last christmas with Arduino.
What libraries and coding did you use for data logging from the particle sensor?
Keep the data flowing.
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5th August 2021, 04:19 PM
Thread: More fun with Bell Mouths
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NeilS, I have now received the PM 2.5 sensor. Do...
NeilS, I have now received the PM 2.5 sensor.
Do you record your readings manually or do you have an App or code to download data on to your computer?
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24th July 2021, 11:35 PM
Thread: More fun with Bell Mouths
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OK Bob you have steered me off the BMH. I will...
OK Bob you have steered me off the BMH. I will wait to see the particle count I am dealing with. I hope the Dust sensor Tester that Neils suggested
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23rd July 2021, 05:06 PM
Thread: More fun with Bell Mouths
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Thanks Neil - your experience has helped me a...
Thanks Neil - your experience has helped me a lot.
I have ordered a PM2.5 sensor and I will post some results when I get it up and running.
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23rd July 2021, 11:36 AM
Thread: More fun with Bell Mouths
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To answer your queries - Flex is 90mm diam....
To answer your queries -
Flex is 90mm diam.
CMS is Cubic metres per second.
Measuring device is a Proster digital Anemometer.
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22nd July 2021, 11:00 PM
Thread: More fun with Bell Mouths
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My progress has been slow mainly due to the...
My progress has been slow mainly due to the advice I have received on this forum( thankyou all) and I have now dug deeper into the annals found there.
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20th July 2021, 01:07 PM
Thread: More fun with Bell Mouths
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My method of containment so far is as your...
My method of containment so far is as your findings. I am well aware of debris movement in the system especially the need of a regular impeller inspection.
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19th July 2021, 11:01 PM
Thread: More fun with Bell Mouths
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Newbie setting up
I hope this is not too far out of context here but I am trying to set up D/E for a new lathe located adjacent to the workshop and I have been concentrating on
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4th February 2021, 05:21 PM
Thread: TKS 80 ebs set
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Yes, machine was replaced. The only label I could...
Yes, machine was replaced. The only label I could find was 1200W under the cover of the auxiliary GPO.
Episode is still not over because I left the sliding table fittings on the S/S. They cannot... -
3rd February 2021, 09:26 PM
Thread: TKS 80 ebs set
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Sawstop issues
hi! old Hilly,
Here is a graph of Voltage and current in the period of S/S failure.
The circled area is the period I was using the saw.
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30th January 2021, 09:31 PM
Thread: TKS 80 ebs set
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Sawstop issues
Hi! all contributors to this thread.
I have now received a replacement TKS 80 S/S table saw from Festool.
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28th January 2021, 09:11 PM
Thread: TKS 80 ebs set
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In the day of the smart meter this info is...
In the day of the smart meter this info is available. I have a graph sent to me some time ago that plots the supply volts through a fortnight period.
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27th January 2021, 10:32 PM
Thread: TKS 80 ebs set
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Hi Hilly, I was having problems with my 240V...
Hi Hilly,
I was having problems with my 240V reticulated supply nearly 3 years ago. The problem was over voltage with peaks up to 270V.
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26th January 2021, 08:28 PM
Thread: TKS 80 ebs set
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Hi Old Holly, Yes I agree (Fuses seconds,...
Hi Old Holly,
Yes I agree (Fuses seconds, Circuit breakers milli - seconds), I have been brushing up on my old RMIT formulae and realised
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26th January 2021, 08:18 PM
Thread: TKS 80 ebs set
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TKS 80 EBS Motor
Hi Bohdan,
According to the handbook(P.34) the motor and its electronics are designed to deliver constant speed at wherever the speed is set(1700-3500 rpm).
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26th January 2021, 01:42 PM
Thread: TKS 80 ebs set
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The discussion so far has centred on the ratings...
The discussion so far has centred on the ratings of the various components of the circuitry including the leads.
My ref below gives some clarity to how burn outs can occur.
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22nd January 2021, 09:11 PM
Thread: TKS 80 ebs set
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Progress with Festool
Hi Alkahestic,
The S/S manual states the saw has a 2000W rating in Aussie. It also states ' The power supply is restricted if the power tool is overloaded' so in my case for some unknown reason (at... -
19th January 2021, 10:20 PM
Thread: TKS 80 ebs set
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Thanks Brian, I had a look at the link and it...
Thanks Brian, I had a look at the link and it looks an easy solution but I received the Festool stop today. of course I
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18th January 2021, 09:39 PM
Thread: TKS 80 ebs set
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After Service sales progress.
correction to pics reference:
Both pics became disoriented in the download process.
crosscuts are sawstop left and chop saw right.
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17th January 2021, 09:46 PM
Thread: TKS 80 ebs set
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Prior to purchase I had some reservations about...
Prior to purchase I had some reservations about saw mobility and D/E flex sizes. As of now, I give mobility 6/10. It is ok once you get to know where the centre of balance is but
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16th January 2021, 10:03 PM
Thread: TKS 80 ebs set
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Trial ceases.
Trial has now ended as the TBS 80 ceased to operate due to an electrical fault!
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15th January 2021, 09:09 PM
Thread: January 2021 - PRIZE DRAW #131
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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27th December 2020, 10:40 PM
Thread: TKS 80 ebs set
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Better news now - TKS arrived Christmas Eve ; put...
Better news now - TKS arrived Christmas Eve ; put together ok. Trial period begins.
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3rd December 2020, 09:53 PM
Thread: SPECIAL * Christmas * PRIZE DRAW #130
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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27th November 2020, 12:03 PM
Thread: TKS 80 ebs set
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Hi Brian, Thank you for your comments. I will...
Hi Brian,
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26th November 2020, 08:37 PM
Thread: TKS 80 ebs set
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My retired T/saw was a Makita which was also...
My retired T/saw was a Makita which was also accurate for ripping> 1Mm and sizing of timber.
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25th November 2020, 10:04 PM
Thread: TKS 80 ebs set
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TKS 80 ebs set
I have one of these on order (First week of November).
shipping date 6th Dec. Then 11th Dec now April 1 2021.
Anybody else having these shipping problems?
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30th October 2020, 09:16 PM
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20th September 2020, 12:34 PM
Thread: Resaw blade BP355?
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14BX Band saw dust extraction
Thank you T91 for sharing your experience and time you put in at the CWG.
I set up my workshop five years ago and in that time I have battled with the 14BX mainly I think because I was a 'greenhorn'... -
17th September 2020, 09:59 PM
Thread: Resaw blade BP355?
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despite the odd negative review with the RK and...
despite the odd negative review with the RK and after experiencing the parting of the ways of a 'standard' 12mm blade from Henry bros I presented the RK cost to the chief accountant for approval and...
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14th July 2018, 11:42 AM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
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CLAIMED " I'm in "
" I'm in "
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30th May 2016, 08:21 PM
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Go for it Des, I have fitted my cave out with...
Go for it Des, I have fitted my cave out with them and have found them superior to flouro's. They should have a marked Lumen rating.