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27th April 2024, 12:06 PM
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I would expect them to not fit - because plumbing...
I would expect them to not fit - because plumbing measurements are typically internal diameter, and electrical conduit measurements are typically outer diameter.
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17th April 2024, 07:13 PM
Thread: Homemade Drum Sander Query
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That's going to depend on the thickness of timber...
That's going to depend on the thickness of timber that you want to run through your drum sander!
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23rd January 2024, 11:32 PM
Thread: Remote Controls for Dust Extractor
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I use these...
I use these in my workshop - you can program any channel on any remote to trigger any mains adapter - so I have three remotes in the workshop, controlling 4 different mains adapters.
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14th December 2023, 12:06 PM
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The other factor to consider with evap coolers is...
The other factor to consider with evap coolers is that the moisture they'll put in the air will affect any timber in your shed, causing expansion and movement!
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5th December 2023, 12:32 PM
Thread: Suitable oil finish to replace Wipe On Poly?
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Yep - that's the basic mix for danish oil, and I...
Yep - that's the basic mix for danish oil, and I use something similar (but BLO instead of Tung Oil, and a 1:1:1 mix).
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26th November 2023, 12:00 AM
Thread: Suitable oil finish to replace Wipe On Poly?
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I use White Spirits...
I use White Spirits from the big green store.
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25th November 2023, 03:21 PM
Thread: Suitable oil finish to replace Wipe On Poly?
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Another vote for making your own danish oil - I...
Another vote for making your own danish oil - I do the same.
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25th November 2023, 03:20 PM
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That will depend on the wax being used. I find...
That will depend on the wax being used.
I find Renaissance Wax comes off easily with acetone
I've found the same with many wax finishes - but not Renaissance Wax - it hardens and provides... -
4th November 2023, 06:45 PM
Thread: Carbatec 2hp remote switch
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I never scrolled down far enough to read the...
I never scrolled down far enough to read the reviews on the Bunnings listing, but definitely worth a read - especially this one:
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2nd November 2023, 11:55 AM
Thread: Auto On Dust Collection Options
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That's exactly why I use one of those to switch a...
That's exactly why I use one of those to switch a contactor that powers my DC - so the contactor is handling the inrush current of the DC.
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1st November 2023, 12:58 PM
Thread: Carbatec 2hp remote switch
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I'm using one of these...
I'm using one of these, which triggers a contactor that handles the power switching to the DC.
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31st October 2023, 10:22 PM
Thread: Carbatec 2hp remote switch
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There's some discussion in this thread...
There's some discussion in this thread about options.
The Arlec remotes don't take kindly to the inductive load of a 2HP dust collector, so I have an Arlec remote triggering a contactor that... -
17th October 2023, 10:45 PM
Thread: What Material for Box and Tray Bases?
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RGP - what marker / pen are you using for your...
RGP - what marker / pen are you using for your labelling on the bottom of your boxes?
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12th October 2023, 12:22 PM
Thread: Where to find these medallions? w/ pics
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Search etsy.com or aliexpress.com for "custom...
Search etsy.com or aliexpress.com for "custom coin", and you will get a lot of hits.
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28th September 2023, 11:11 AM
Thread: Knife Handle Finishing
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If anyone wants the original source of that...
If anyone wants the original source of that homemade recipe, see here.
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28th September 2023, 12:36 AM
Thread: Victoria to end native logging
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Some googling...
Some googling indicates
The glue used in high-quality bamboo flooring is a phenolic resin which has low toxicity and meets world health requirements. In cheaper bamboo flooring, a phenol or... -
27th September 2023, 02:29 PM
Thread: Victoria to end native logging
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It's a manufactured product from raw bamboo that...
It's a manufactured product from raw bamboo that is pressed together with resin.
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25th September 2023, 07:51 PM
Thread: Knife Handle Finishing
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Read some gun-related forums on how to apply...
Read some gun-related forums on how to apply TruOil - those guys typically do 10+ thin coats, so I'm not surprised you were disappointed after only two coats.
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24th September 2023, 12:55 AM
Thread: Knife Handle Finishing
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Tru-Oil is basically a danish oil, consisting of...
Tru-Oil is basically a danish oil, consisting of a mix of thinners, varnish and linseed oil or tung oil.
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30th August 2023, 02:36 PM
Thread: Small shed ventilation
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Convection due to heat inside the shed is...
Convection due to heat inside the shed is sufficient to spin a whirly bird if there's no wind.
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29th August 2023, 11:47 PM
Thread: Issues with edge joint - bad glue?
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According to the Aquadhere website...
According to the Aquadhere website, Aquadhere Exterior is a PVA (it says it on the bottle).
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8th August 2023, 10:59 PM
Thread: "Remote" switch for dust extractor?
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I have one of those triggering a 25A contactor...
I have one of those triggering a 25A contactor that switches the DC.
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4th August 2023, 12:10 AM
Thread: Hose that connects cyclone to bin
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That hose is to stop the bag from getting sucked...
That hose is to stop the bag from getting sucked up - so if you're not using bags, then remove the hose and plug up both openings.
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31st July 2023, 12:26 PM
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What about a few grains of course sand, instead...
What about a few grains of course sand, instead of salt? That would be less likely to react with the glue.
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24th May 2023, 10:47 PM
Thread: metal detectors
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I bought a cheap one on eBay (similar to this one...
I bought a cheap one on eBay (similar to this one) - and it looks identical to much more expensive variations, and even has the same model number.
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8th May 2023, 12:35 PM
Thread: Teak panels
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According to nrby.in...
According to nrby.in, they is still a lot of stock - but I can't find it on their website.
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8th May 2023, 12:32 PM
Thread: Blackheart Sassafras and NSO box
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This is with BLO and wax: 525814 this is with...
This is with BLO and wax:
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this is with wipe-on-poly:
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1st May 2023, 04:29 PM
Thread: Cross cut sled accuracy.
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I would say that's far too inaccurate, and you...
I would say that's far too inaccurate, and you should be able to get it a lot more accurate than that.
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19th April 2023, 06:25 PM
Thread: Adjustable height work table
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That's exactly the approach that Andrew Klein...
That's exactly the approach that Andrew Klein took - electric standing desk as the basis of an outfeed table: Out-Feed Table Like No Other! - YouTube
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14th March 2023, 05:58 PM
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Have a look at the closeups of the face grain and...
Have a look at the closeups of the face grain and end grain on Huon Pine | The Wood Database (Softwood) and compare it to what you have.
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10th March 2023, 12:06 AM
Thread: Veritas miniatures Sunshine Coast
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QUEENSLAND Default configuration means sent messages are not...
Default configuration means sent messages are not saved in your "Sent Items" folder.
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5th January 2023, 01:34 PM
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Have a look at this video to see how cricket bats...
Have a look at this video to see how cricket bats are made with relatively basic tools: The Cricket Bat Making with amazing skill - YouTube
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20th December 2022, 05:56 PM
Thread: Need Advice - buying a table saw
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FWIW, the DeWalt DWE7491 that the OP first...
FWIW, the DeWalt DWE7491 that the OP first mentioned can take a dado blade.
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13th November 2022, 03:55 PM
Thread: Sharpie on garden labels
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A Sharpie is likely to fade in the sun - paint...
A Sharpie is likely to fade in the sun - paint markers are likely to handle the UV better.
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9th November 2022, 05:37 PM
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Or make your own out of plywood and PVC. I...
Or make your own out of plywood and PVC.
I made some similar to the ones from Jay Bates (see here) but probably closer to those from the WoodKnight (see here), and they've been working great.
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31st October 2022, 07:52 PM
Thread: Shellac mixture cloudy
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Restorers Choice...
Restorers Choice recommends strongly to use denatured alcohol instead of metho when making shellac.
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5th October 2022, 11:53 PM
Thread: Tiger myrtle instrument grade
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SOLD: I'll take it - providing postage costs are...
I'll take it - providing postage costs are reasonable. I'll PM for more info.
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15th September 2022, 01:19 AM
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dB is a log scale, and a reduction of 3dB is a...
dB is a log scale, and a reduction of 3dB is a halving of noise level.
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10th September 2022, 04:19 PM
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so Western Australian addresses will probably be...
so Western Australian addresses will probably be converted to Washington...
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9th September 2022, 06:12 PM
Thread: All of you will understand this...
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I've taken timber into Australia with no issues. ...
I've taken timber into Australia with no issues. As long as it is machined, has no bark, no bore holes, etc, customs is typically fine with it.
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8th September 2022, 08:42 PM
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I beg to differ. I've done something similar...
I beg to differ. I've done something similar with finger pull on a box lid just 100mm wide, and it bent significantly over that 100mm...
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25th July 2022, 08:29 PM
Thread: Straight edges
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So true! That's why I have 150mm, 300mm, 450mm...
So true!
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14th July 2022, 02:27 PM
Thread: Minwax products Antique Oil
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Have a look at the safety data sheet...
Have a look at the safety data sheet (linked from Minwax's product page) to determine the ingredients, and try to reverse-engineer it from there.
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13th May 2022, 11:57 PM
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SOLD: Bandsaw sizes are based on the wheel size, not...
Bandsaw sizes are based on the wheel size, not depth of cut. This is a SBW-4300CIW, which has 430mm wheels, which makes it a 17" bandsaw.
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2nd May 2022, 01:57 PM
Thread: What timber is this?,...........
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Looks like jarrah to me too - some kinda...
Looks like jarrah to me too - some kinda black-flecked jarrah.
Not all jarrah is the same - I've had some very hard jarrah, and some much softer jarrah - it will depend on the particular variety of... -
30th April 2022, 10:06 PM
Thread: Best finish for Huon Pine
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I haven't done a lot with Huon Pine (yet), but...
I haven't done a lot with Huon Pine (yet), but have found Danish Oil works well for me on Huon Pine.
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25th April 2022, 04:10 PM
Thread: Finish for Figured Red Gum
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Thanks. I'm happy to share the recipe - it's...
Thanks.
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24th April 2022, 10:26 PM
Thread: Finish for Figured Red Gum
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I typically use a home-brew version of Danish Oil...
I typically use a home-brew version of Danish Oil on my boxes - about 7 or 8 coats (apply thick, wait 10 minutes, then buff off as much as possible), followed by Renaissance Wax.
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11th April 2022, 01:14 PM
Thread: Chasing a supplier of 5g wood screws.
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I've always seen it referred to as "clocking the...
I've always seen it referred to as "clocking the screws".
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31st March 2022, 12:56 AM
Thread: Need some 6"to 4" hose reducers
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The cyclone and bin looks like the W316...
The cyclone and bin looks like the W316 from Hare & Forbes, so it's probably the K047 DC + cyclone.