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  1. Thread: Two Trucks

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    Cool, I like the addition of the beams on the...

    Cool, I like the addition of the beams on the steel truck. I made that same model awhile ago for my nephew, might need to make him some steel for it now though…
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    QUEENSLAND Sold pending payment to the Bundy Woodworking...

    Sold pending payment to the Bundy Woodworking Guild.
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    QUEENSLAND Hi Tiff If the committee agrees to take it I...

    Hi Tiff

    If the committee agrees to take it I will hold it for the guild. Im sure we can find a way to get it to Bundy for free.
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    QUEENSLAND Big box L - 1270 H - 570 W - 470 Little box...

    Big box
    L - 1270
    H - 570
    W - 470

    Little box
    L - 630
    H - 440
    W - 570
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    QUEENSLAND Hi Bitslong I will let the buyer organise...

    Hi Bitslong

    I will let the buyer organise freight, no forklift on my end either. Pickup location Rockhampton QLD 4701.

    The platen is 3mm or 4mm plate folded into a C section with a a few...
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    QUEENSLAND Price reduced to $500.

    Price reduced to $500.
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    QUEENSLAND Oscillating Belt Sander

    Correct, selling the first one keeping the second one. Essentially I got it for free, but hardly considering both machines are sub par in my mind. Would have rather just payed for one decent machine...
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    QUEENSLAND Oscillating Belt Sander

    Hi Graham

    Let me clear this up. The machine was replaced by Gregory but the replacement is exactly the same in regards to vibration and platen twist. From my chats to Gregory they are all like...
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    QUEENSLAND Oscillating Belt Sander

    Forgot to mention there are 2 additional belts with the machine, 80 and 120 grit.
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    QUEENSLAND Same as the bottom one

    Same as the bottom one
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    QUEENSLAND No takers? Really want this out of the shed.

    No takers? Really want this out of the shed.
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    QUEENSLAND Oscillating Belt Sander

    Woodman es689 oscillating belt sander.


    Brand new in box, as per link below:

    Woodman Pro ES689 Oscillating Edge Sander | Woodworking Machinery

    Sander has twisted platen (2mm twist over the...
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    I would have done a back flip if someone gave me...

    I would have done a back flip if someone gave me that as a 10yo.
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    Hi riverbuilder I mentioned at the start that...

    Hi riverbuilder

    I mentioned at the start that I had been looking for a non Chinese used machine for quite some time. They just don’t come up very often, and when they do they are mostly in the...
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    Hi Guys Just for clarification this is the...

    Hi Guys

    Just for clarification this is the original machine that was sent to me:
    Woodman Pro ES689 Oscillating Edge Sander | Woodworking Machinery

    And this was the replacement machine:...
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    Potts the machine is the the same as the original...

    Potts the machine is the the same as the original link but is a Woodman from Gregory Machinery.

    Thanks Kuffy for checking your sander out, it seems fine.

    Maybe Gregory has just got a bad batch,...
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    What annoys me is that to make the platen without...

    What annoys me is that to make the platen without the twist would not be hard. Just a flat surface and some checking as the gussets ect get welded in.

    We really are excepting an extremely low...
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    Yeah it’s pretty average, I will definitely never...

    Yeah it’s pretty average, I will definitely never buy anything from them again.

    He also said I am the only person that has ever complained about the dodgy platens. Unsure if he’s telling the...
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    Ok so after sending some photos to the retailer I...

    Ok so after sending some photos to the retailer I managed to get to talk to the guy in charge of the service department.

    He told me that they are all like that to some degree and I should expect...
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    The big day finally arrived. The replacement...

    The big day finally arrived. The replacement machine that had been assembled and inspected by the service department was delivered.

    Feverish with anticipation I removed the packaging and began...
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    Hopefully the replacement sander arrives...

    Hopefully the replacement sander arrives tomorrow. The delay has been due to the service department assembling and checking the machine is in spec. Apparently they would normally charge a fee for...
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    Hi Bob, I have prepared a 150 duct to the sander...

    Hi Bob, I have prepared a 150 duct to the sander but will reduce to 100mm for now so I can use it. But will definitely do some mods so it either takes a 150mm hose on the existing shroud or use a BMH.
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    Thanks Albert, that looks like it’s fairly even...

    Thanks Albert, that looks like it’s fairly even both ends. The light shining through is probably from the bottom of the belt being worn more than the top.
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    Hi Matt, when the second machine arrives I will...

    Hi Matt, when the second machine arrives I will go over it and post the results here. Hopefully better than the last.

    Albert it would be great if you could check the squareness of you machine so...
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    Yeah ok, I could tolerate replacing bearings,...

    Yeah ok, I could tolerate replacing bearings, machining shafts ect but if the platen is twisted there’s not much that can be done.
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    Oscillating Belt Sander Experiences

    Hi All

    I recently purchased a generic oscillating belt sander like in the link below.

    L903 - Slik 7.0b Oscillating Belt Sander | Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse

    All my machines are Australian...
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    Sadly the majority of people who own dogs...

    Sadly the majority of people who own dogs shouldn’t.

    If the dog next door is barking it’s most likely because it’s bored or has gone insane from neglect (imagine yourself being locked in a...
  28. Thread: Edge banding

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    Just get 1mm abs pre-glued, wife’s iron and away...

    Just get 1mm abs pre-glued, wife’s iron and away you go. To trim use a trim router with a 2mm radius bit, ball bearing won’t clog up (mine hasn’t anyway and I have done a fair bit now).

    Probably...
  29. Hi Phil, before you get too excited check the...

    Hi Phil, before you get too excited check the filter. I ordered the same and when it arrived the shaft the holds the paddles was left looses inside and punched a hole in the filter [emoji30].

    I...
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    Hi Tom I’ve never owned a bandsaw before but...

    Hi Tom

    I’ve never owned a bandsaw before but knowing myself it will be need to cut curves and rip.

    Can you please explain the above in more detail as I don’t quite understand.

    Cheers

    ...
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    Looks like this is a P400CE the P400 has greater...

    Looks like this is a P400CE the P400 has greater vertical sawing height.

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210318/1623464240624e581c287d74ff8395e3.jpg
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    Thanks for the reply Tom Yeah the cut out does...

    Thanks for the reply Tom

    Yeah the cut out does give it some extra height (about 30mm). But as you say it was done in a hurry, which really annoys me. I like things tidy.

    The cutout does make...
  33. Good on you Garry, I’m sure the lathe will serve...

    Good on you Garry, I’m sure the lathe will serve you well.

    On sharpening I bought a Sorby Pro Edge. After crudely using a bench grinder all I can say is it makes sharpening turning tools very...
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    Here is a parts diagram for the Meber P400...

    Here is a parts diagram for the Meber P400 although it must be a slightly later model (1995+?) as it has a rack and pinion guide lift and an external tension gauge.
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    Yeah it doesn’t take long, although there’s still...

    Yeah it doesn’t take long, although there’s still some room left yet Ross. Wouldn’t mind finding a small edge bander to squeeze in.
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    Meber P400 help

    Hello

    I recently purchased a used Meber P400 bandsaw. It is in good condition other than some ‘modifications’ some has do to get a little more clearance out of the top guides.

    It seems very...
  37. I have a TT 300 which is exactly the same just...

    I have a TT 300 which is exactly the same just less swing over the bed.

    To answer your question this is a great lathe to start with. My first lathe was a Chinese POS which I used for years and...
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    Waldown Drill Press - Bargain!

    Drill Press | Power Tools | Gumtree Australia Logan Area - Loganholme | 1269875382
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    150mm blast gate concept

    Yeah I think they will be fine, although the 4” one is much more rigid. The poly carbonate very strong much more so than the PVC.

    Also I forgot to mention I added shims on the spacer blocks made...
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    150mm blast gate concept

    Well I finally made some blast gates using floor flanges and poly carbonate sheeting. They seem to work good enough, although it would be nice if the floor flanges had a longer collar like on the...
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    SOLD: I’ll take it

    I’ll take it
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    Very clever guy, thanks for sharing. This is...

    Very clever guy, thanks for sharing.

    This is a good idea. Two different size holes in handle.

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210304/9ce1979df986febcd5eca9cdad1a33e7.jpg
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    Thanks Ian. I am considering the Scandinavian...

    Thanks Ian. I am considering the Scandinavian bench in the Landis book with the shoulder vise.

    The current jig I have may have issues with the boss fouling on the router base. But as you say it’s...
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    Hi Ian I was thinking about a shoulder vise,...

    Hi Ian

    I was thinking about a shoulder vise, which would require the thread to go all the way up. I guess it could stop 10-20mm from the boss as the arm would be 80mm or so thick. So you could...
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    Making wooden vise screws

    Good idea Ian, I might have to use that one.

    Is there an alternative setup to get the thread all the way up to the boss?
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    Thanks guys, I like success stories also. I...

    Thanks guys, I like success stories also.

    I think I would put the the handle through when doing the real screws to try get a more consistent turning to prevent the burn marks.

    Keep an eye out...
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    Had another go at threading today. This time I...

    Had another go at threading today. This time I would call it a success.

    I mounted the router on the top, I found this easier as you can view the cutter through the hole which help with set up. I...
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    Yeah its pretty nasty, looks like the dog got...

    Yeah its pretty nasty, looks like the dog got ahold of it.
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    This might be the issue I will have another go...

    This might be the issue I will have another go and keep an eye on this.

    I might also change the set up so the router is on top of the nut and I can clamp to the bench, this should make it more...
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    Making wooden vise screws

    Ok this afternoon’s efforts were not exactly what I was hoping for. I tried to thread some pine, this is what I got...
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