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26th April 2019, 12:07 AM
Thread: Recommended Bandsaw blades
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Recommended Bandsaw blades
Hi Everyone,
Would like your experience and thoughts on bandsaw blades you would recommend. Both from a specification point and also brands that you have found that last well.
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25th April 2019, 11:41 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Binding
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Cheers DJ, It was the drive belt. Thank you ...
Cheers DJ, It was the drive belt. Thank you
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25th April 2019, 11:39 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Binding
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Yes, I agree, I stopped one off the cuts half way...
Yes, I agree, I stopped one off the cuts half way through to come inside and look up information on binding and when I went back out to the shed, I could not pull the blade out, it was tight, tight,...
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25th April 2019, 11:34 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Binding
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Cheers, and thank you, it was the belt needed...
Cheers, and thank you, it was the belt needed tightening, must have stretched after a few heavy cuts!
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25th April 2019, 03:41 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Binding
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Bandsaw Binding
Hi Everyone,
I have my new bandsaw, Hafco BP-355.
Sawing a small log of Mahogany and it started off well with 3 small slabs 25mm thick, and now the blade is binding? the saw is slowing down and... -
17th April 2019, 03:25 PM
Thread: Who owns a Hafco BP-355 Bandsaw
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Great Information! Cheers
Great Information!
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30th March 2019, 10:17 PM
Thread: Who owns a Hafco BP-355 Bandsaw
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Thank you for your valuable information, ...
Thank you for your valuable information,
Really appreciated.
Regards
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27th March 2019, 03:37 PM
Thread: Hafco pt-254s
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Hi Ross, Yes that is true, but it only has the...
Hi Ross,
Yes that is true, but it only has the high speed steel blades and not the helical cutter like the smaller 10" model.
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26th March 2019, 11:44 PM
Thread: Hafco pt-254s
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Hi rang Hare and Forbes today, no wonder I cannot...
Hi rang Hare and Forbes today, no wonder I cannot find any reviews, the sales person looked up the particular model and they are a new model and only just imported to Australia and they have not sold...
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26th March 2019, 03:25 PM
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Hi Bob, Thank you very much, I was just a...
Hi Bob,
Thank you very much, I was just a little unsure.
Thank you for the information on the technique, great!
Regards
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26th March 2019, 12:01 AM
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Sherwood 6 x 9in Belt/Disc Sander - trimming the disc velco backing?
Hi Everyone,
Just received a 6 x 9 Belt/disc sander.
I have installed the velcro disc to the 9 inch round backing plate, the velcro is ever so slightly bigger and i have not got it exactly in the... -
25th March 2019, 11:52 PM
Thread: Who owns a Hafco BP-355 Bandsaw
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Who owns a Hafco BP-355 Bandsaw
Hi Everyone,
Who owns a Hafco BP-355 bandsaw.
What do you like about them and what could be improved.
Looking for honest opinions.
Regards
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25th March 2019, 12:00 AM
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Does anyone have a Hafco Combination Planer Thicknesser PT254S
Hello Everyone,
Cannot find any feed back/reviews on the Hafco Combination Planer Thicknesser PT254S.
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23rd March 2019, 01:01 AM
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Shed Update
How is the mens shed going, any updates?
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23rd March 2019, 12:48 AM
Thread: Down size
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Hi coffenup, Good space, keep up the good...
Hi coffenup,
Good space, keep up the good work.
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21st March 2019, 10:44 PM
Thread: Hafco pt-254s
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Hafco pt-254s
Hello,
Hare and Forbes is having a sale and I am looking at the hafco PT-254s Combination Planer Thicknesser.
Can anyone give me some feed back on the hafco pt-254s Combination Planer... -
11th March 2019, 08:01 PM
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Hi Bob, Thank you for the links. Really...
Hi Bob,
Thank you for the links.
Really appreciated. :U
Regards
Stephen -
11th March 2019, 07:58 PM
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Hi Steve, Thank you for the information, good...
Hi Steve,
Thank you for the information, good idea on increasing the pipe size between the cyclone and extractor.
I am just weighing up my options to get the best out of it.
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10th March 2019, 07:51 PM
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haha, to funny, dusty thunder box..
haha, to funny, dusty thunder box..
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10th March 2019, 07:48 PM
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Hi Bob, I did do a couple of searches (from the...
Hi Bob,
I did do a couple of searches (from the top of the page) that did not come back with anything!!, so that is why i posted this. I have now gone back in with advanced search and have found... -
10th March 2019, 05:07 PM
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Housing of Dust Collector (DC) external to workshop
Hi Everyone,
I am looking for ideas on how others have set up their dust collection systems, especially external or in a separate enclosure to the workshop.
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10th March 2019, 04:39 PM
Thread: DC systems pressure testing
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Hi Bob, Great work, I like how you develop,...
Hi Bob,
Great work, I like how you develop, test and improve your workshop and then pass on your findings. Great work and well done!
Regards
Stephen -
10th March 2019, 04:36 PM
Thread: Our small workshop upgrades.
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Hi MandJ, Love your workshop! Well thought...
Hi MandJ,
Love your workshop! Well thought out.
Does you dust extraction get ported outside ie next to the garage door. Is the DC in a enclosure?
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10th March 2019, 04:20 PM
Thread: Spindle sander dust collection.
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Hi Mandj, Great idea, and modification, well...
Hi Mandj,
Great idea, and modification, well done
Regards
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9th March 2019, 09:56 PM
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Hi Tonto, Not a bad idea, it is not overly...
Hi Tonto,
Not a bad idea, it is not overly heavy but cumbersome, the lower bin is on castors and I have now put a bag in it.
Once I work out its final position I will look at those issues.
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9th March 2019, 07:48 PM
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All connected up and ready to go! 450460
All connected up and ready to go!
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9th March 2019, 07:45 PM
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Next part - the cyclone complete 450459
Next part - the cyclone complete
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9th March 2019, 05:35 PM
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33 degrees and 70% humidity, in the shed ever...
33 degrees and 70% humidity, in the shed ever hotter, determined to get it together.
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9th March 2019, 12:16 PM
Thread: New thicknesser
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Some good information here
Some good information here
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9th March 2019, 12:09 PM
Thread: seeking advice on Carbatec jointer
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Hi AndyJ, Good luck with your request, I will...
Hi AndyJ,
Good luck with your request, I will be watching closely as I am in the market for a combination planer/jointer and was looking at the carbatec ones. Please let us know how you go. -
9th March 2019, 11:45 AM
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Well the dust extractor has arrived, now to...
Well the dust extractor has arrived, now to assess if I will modify it!
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5th March 2019, 08:11 PM
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Ok, I will be so Bold and ask.. I am currently...
Ok, I will be so Bold and ask..
I am currently building a new shed and would like some help with the dust collection. Yes I have purchased the Hafco 2HP dust collector with a cyclone and pleated... -
5th March 2019, 07:01 PM
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One important question I have been meaning to...
One important question I have been meaning to ask, is how much drop in CFU or percentage does the air flow drop with a standard cyclone (ie the cyclone supplied with a 2HP DC), how much does it choke...
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5th March 2019, 04:15 PM
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Hi Bob, That is great, thank you for replying....
Hi Bob,
That is great, thank you for replying. It always gives us an idea of what to aim for, and we know it is not always obtainable.
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4th March 2019, 03:46 PM
Thread: Jonesy's Shed Build
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Looks awesome, great size shed!! Regards...
Looks awesome, great size shed!!
Regards
Stephen -
3rd March 2019, 05:30 PM
Thread: Best way to measure duct airflow?
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Best way to measure duct airflow?
Hi Everyone,
Would like to measure the volume of airflow in ducting for dust extraction, is the simple answer a anemometer?
And if so, will one from ebay be sufficient.
Regards
Stephen -
3rd March 2019, 04:42 PM
Thread: My Man Cave
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Hi Brian45, Great stuff, cant wait to see your...
Hi Brian45,
Great stuff, cant wait to see your layout inside. I am in the same process building a shed at the moment in Broome. Thanks for sharing.
Regards
Stephen -
3rd March 2019, 03:58 PM
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Hi BobL, Are you able to put forward your...
Hi BobL,
Are you able to put forward your ultimate system, or your system, so that we can share?
Regards
Stephen -
27th February 2019, 10:46 PM
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Hi BobL, Very good point, I will look at...
Hi BobL,
Very good point, I will look at options to exhaust outside, thank you again. -
27th February 2019, 10:45 PM
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Hi Hoey, Good points, I will look up the Bill...
Hi Hoey,
Good points, I will look up the Bill Pentz as well. Thank you -
27th February 2019, 08:36 PM
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Hi BobL, It seems to be a industry standard...
Hi BobL,
It seems to be a industry standard that dust extractor outlets are 100mm, sales rooms are full of 100mm outlets and multiples on dust collectors. I did not know they where available in... -
27th February 2019, 08:21 PM
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Hi Aldav, Cheers, thank you for clarifying. Yes...
Hi Aldav,
Cheers, thank you for clarifying. Yes advice on what i can do to get the best out of what I have got.
I thought i was buying a 100 series landcruiser of dust collection but looks like it... -
27th February 2019, 08:11 PM
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Hi BobL, If i change the flex to a solid pvc...
Hi BobL,
If i change the flex to a solid pvc duct (change out flex), surely that will help, in reading a flow chart in the forum it looks like 125mm pipe carries nearly double the air flow of 100mm?... -
27th February 2019, 07:59 PM
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Thank you for the information, i have purchased...
Thank you for the information, i have purchased the DC unit and it is still in transit.
I am in the process of building a shed which is 7.5m x 4.4m, I am a beginner but like the challenge of... -
27th February 2019, 12:08 AM
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Hafco DCC-310 - Dust Collector & Cyclone Separator modification upgrade?
Hello,
First post on the forum.
Just purchased the Hafco DCC-310 - Dust Collector & Cyclone Separator and just realized the connection between the cyclone and the DC-3 blower is only 100mm, is... -
1st February 2017, 07:45 PM
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Australian contractor Tablesaws have dado capability?
Hello everyone,
My first post on the forum.
I am looking at buying a contractor tablesaw.
The Australian versus American models which often have slightly different suffixes added to the end...