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23rd January 2024, 01:18 PM
Thread: Nibbler attachment
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I have the same one and have used multiple times...
I have the same one and have used multiple times for various projects over the last 5 years or so and is still going strong, for $159.00 was a no brainer for me, does what it is designed to do and...
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11th January 2024, 12:59 PM
Thread: Sherwood 3HP Dust Extractor Twin Bag
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WITHDRAWN: Hi verawood, is the motor 10 amp ?.
Hi verawood, is the motor 10 amp ?.
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31st August 2023, 01:12 PM
Thread: Band saw advice required
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Thanks for the feedback all, am now in the market...
Thanks for the feedback all, am now in the market for a second hand 14 inch band saw.
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21st August 2023, 04:01 PM
Thread: Band saw advice required
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Band saw advice required
Hi All, am looking to buy a band saw and would appreciate some advice in relation to size and power.
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20th March 2023, 12:59 PM
Thread: Cost of living
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Nope, black and gold......King Oscar is way more...
Nope, black and gold......King Oscar is way more expensive, though very much loved Chester is still just a dog and am not sure he would notice the difference anyway as is gone in seconds.
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20th March 2023, 12:51 PM
Thread: Composite flooring recommendations
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If you are talking about engineered flooring...
If you are talking about engineered flooring there are vinyl options designed for use in wet areas which come up ok once laid, otherwise can't really think of anything other than marine ply.
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2nd March 2023, 11:59 AM
Thread: Cost of living
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My dog has a serve of tinned sardines with his...
My dog has a serve of tinned sardines with his dinner every day, the price 6 years ago was 90 cents a tin and is now 95 cents at my local IGA, given inflation is probably cheaper now than it was 6...
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31st January 2023, 11:48 AM
Thread: Dewalt 735-XE thicknesser with Byrd Shelix
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WITHDRAWN: Withdrawn
Withdrawn from sale due to lack of interest, will be reposted on external sites.
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20th January 2023, 09:52 AM
Thread: Dewalt 735-XE thicknesser with Byrd Shelix
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WITHDRAWN: No problems, should be home most days next week.
No problems, should be home most days next week.
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19th January 2023, 05:29 PM
Thread: Carbatec dust extractor
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VICTORIA As I clicked submit reply realised was an offer...
As I clicked submit reply realised was an offer not the radius :B....sorry about that !
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19th January 2023, 05:27 PM
Thread: Carbatec dust extractor
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VICTORIA It is a Sherwood but yes think it's from the same...
It is a Sherwood but yes think it's from the same factory as the Carbatec as they appear identical, have the Sherwood and mine at least is 100mm, will need an adaptor to fit 125mm which is about...
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19th January 2023, 03:26 PM
Thread: Dewalt 735-XE thicknesser with Byrd Shelix
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WITHDRAWN: Sorry about the late response couldbewoodbe, have...
Sorry about the late response couldbewoodbe, have been been in a conference in Ballarat all of today and have just returned, you are more than welcome to have a look if you are up this way again or...
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18th January 2023, 04:52 PM
Thread: Dewalt 735-XE thicknesser with Byrd Shelix
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WITHDRAWN: Dewalt 735-XE thicknesser with Byrd Shelix
Am selling my trusty thicknesser as have upgraded to a Hammer, is a bit over 2 year old and has done limited work, would say has done around 10 hours of work in total.
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9th December 2022, 02:29 PM
Thread: Christmas 2022 prize draw # 136
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NEW INFO I'm in
I'm in
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2nd November 2022, 01:17 PM
Thread: Under $1000 Thicknesser Recommedation
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I'm just about to list my Dewalt 735-XE fitted...
I'm just about to list my Dewalt 735-XE fitted with a Byrd Shelix for $1350 in the forum market place, have upgraded to a Hammer Combo which will be here in a few weeks hopefully and then will no...
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25th October 2022, 12:40 PM
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Got the thicknesser a few years ago myself with a...
Got the thicknesser a few years ago myself with a redemption drill set with a charger, battery and case of bits etc, after around 3 months of lodging the redemption nothing so I chased them up and 3...
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29th September 2022, 05:57 PM
Thread: Acknowledgement
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Have no words.....looks like you woke up in...
Have no words.....looks like you woke up in woodworking heaven, just fantastic !, not to diminish the great deal of very hard work you have obviously put in....
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13th September 2022, 07:06 PM
Thread: QLD how many 3x3 sheds can I have?
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In all states is generally 10m2 before you need a...
In all states is generally 10m2 before you need a building permit with a max height of 2.4 m and length of 5m as per the following.
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13th September 2022, 01:39 PM
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Can't comment on the bandsaw as don't have one...
Can't comment on the bandsaw as don't have one but did go down the jointer/thicknesser wormhole a few months ago and ended up purchasing a Hammer combo to replace my current Dewalt thicknesser and...
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9th September 2022, 06:09 PM
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Agree with that Bob, is not a perfect solution...
Agree with that Bob, is not a perfect solution and maintenance would be required and possible replacement from time to time but is better than nothing especially as it seems you have had a few fires...
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9th September 2022, 02:13 PM
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Had never thought about this but is a good point,...
Had never thought about this but is a good point, I'm in the fire safety industry as a consultant and most of what I deal with is more about life safety than asset protection. In the workplace...
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6th September 2022, 02:22 PM
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SOLD: Yes I have, wasn't really in the market for a...
Yes I have, wasn't really in the market for a dovetail jig but now that I do will have one will have to find a use for it !, PM on the way.
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6th September 2022, 01:34 PM
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SOLD: Hi Mulgabill, if you will take $400.00 for the...
Hi Mulgabill, if you will take $400.00 for the Dovetail Jig can collect tomorrow afternoon.
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24th August 2022, 02:10 PM
Thread: Guzzi. Made for Australia
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Yep, at 56 have realised my body is just not up...
Yep, at 56 have realised my body is just not up to spending hours cramped into a sports position, almost have to roll off my FZR 1000 to get off it these days and feel it for hours after so am also...
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11th August 2022, 02:33 PM
Thread: Upgrade to a Hammer
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Have just been through this process myself, have...
Have just been through this process myself, have done the change over process on both the Minimax and Hammer and is a pretty quick and simple process, the winding does seem a bit of a bother so...
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24th July 2022, 11:54 AM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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Was pretty sure you were joking Greg, and yes...
Was pretty sure you were joking Greg, and yes think I will be very happy in October hopefully depending on distribution, apparently stock is currently in transit so will see how we go.
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23rd July 2022, 10:49 AM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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Is all relative Greg, they are far superior to...
Is all relative Greg, they are far superior to what I am currently using and yes a Martin would be nice and am sure is far superior but there is no way I could justify that kind of spend.
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22nd July 2022, 06:03 PM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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Just a quick update, apparently both the Minimax...
Just a quick update, apparently both the Minimax and Hammer are inferior machines according to the opposing sales reps/importers....actually made me laugh !, may need to find an alternative :wink:
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22nd July 2022, 02:17 PM
Thread: Help Converting 2 Phase to 3 Phase
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Hi Zac, have a rural property as well and just...
Hi Zac, have a rural property as well and just got a quote to upgrade my existing 2 Phase power to 3 Phase, all up would have cost around $6,000.00, rather than spend that much am having some 20 amp...
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20th July 2022, 07:37 PM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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And yes I said 20 Amp for the kiln but that was a...
And yes I said 20 Amp for the kiln but that was a few hours ago and things have changed since then
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20th July 2022, 07:35 PM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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The A3-41 is 19 Amp according to the quote I got...
The A3-41 is 19 Amp according to the quote I got so 20 Amp will do it, interestingly the kiln my wife is looking at is 30 Amp single phase which is something I have never experienced.
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20th July 2022, 04:13 PM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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Is kind of the position in which I find myself...
Is kind of the position in which I find myself now Chris, have no idea about the world of dress making but a decent kiln comes in above $10k, not much less than the Hammer, the negotiations will be...
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20th July 2022, 02:54 PM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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There is some really great commentary here and...
There is some really great commentary here and many different viewpoints which all make sense depending on your individual perspective, is certainly not one size fits all and one right answer. We all...
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19th July 2022, 10:48 AM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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Hi All, have received final prices for a number...
Hi All, have received final prices for a number of units and have narrowed it down to the Hammer A3-41A and Minimax FS-41 EX, the Hammer came in $100.00 cheaper and also includes the extension tables...
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15th July 2022, 04:05 PM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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Thanks for the reply Chris, would love a power...
Thanks for the reply Chris, would love a power lift but that is getting into serious territory price wise and am not sure that is justifiable for the kind of work I will be doing.
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15th July 2022, 01:05 PM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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Thanks again all, have had to lock myself in a...
Thanks again all, have had to lock myself in a cupboard for the last few days to stop myself from making an impulse buy, needed some clarity which hopefully I now have.
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13th July 2022, 01:47 PM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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Good question Chris, main reason is space...
Good question Chris, main reason is space limitations, my workspace is located in an old Victorian farmhouse that sits on our property as the original homestead which was built in around 1880, whilst...
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13th July 2022, 11:57 AM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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Thanks for the information all, is very useful. ...
Thanks for the information all, is very useful.
Am on a budget and am conscious of not overspending, am really just looking for something that does what I need to without all the bells and... -
12th July 2022, 09:49 PM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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I just want them to call me....:doh:
I just want them to call me....:doh:
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12th July 2022, 09:47 PM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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Thanks Chris, is exactly why I have requested...
Thanks Chris, is exactly why I have requested advice from the collective wisdom of this group, is a pretty big spend and all of the machines are similarly specified, the companies all have a pretty...
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12th July 2022, 09:40 PM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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Thanks Nathan, helical head for me is a no...
Thanks Nathan, helical head for me is a no brainer....upgraded my current Dewalt to a Shelix and was pretty impressed with the results but is now time to go next level !.
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12th July 2022, 07:18 PM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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Thanks for the response Greg, appreciate it very...
Thanks for the response Greg, appreciate it very much, am narrowing things down, both Robland and Hammer have an extension option so am leaning in that direction but am also considering a Minimax...
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8th July 2022, 05:31 PM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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Thanks Nathan, really appreciate the response. ...
Thanks Nathan, really appreciate the response.
Am also waiting for prices for the Hammer, MiniMax, and Robland and will let you know how I go.
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8th July 2022, 12:43 PM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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Thread Update
Hi All, came across this old thread, am currently looking at a Hammer/Minimax/Robland combination machine and was wondering if any out there could give me the benefit of their more recent experience...
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5th July 2022, 02:34 PM
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A splitter is a no brainer for me if you are...
A splitter is a no brainer for me if you are looking to cut and split your own wood, have been using my neighbours and am now looking to purchase one myself, his is a 30T log Dog and has no issues...
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24th June 2022, 05:20 PM
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Generator
When down this wormhole about 6 months ago, live on 10 acres in central Victoria and lost power for a week during last years storms, on top of another 2 day blackout, and 19 other power losses...
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6th May 2022, 04:20 PM
Thread: Accident on the table saw
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Did a similar thing a few months ago and managed...
Did a similar thing a few months ago and managed to drill a 10mm hole through my hand, was rushing as was the end of the day and was running out of time and impatient to finish the job so rather than...
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9th February 2022, 12:36 PM
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Hi Matt...went option 2 a year or so ago and...
Hi Matt...went option 2 a year or so ago and couldn't be happier, really works a treat and makes short work of 200mm wide Iron Bark, can't comment on the Sherwood but can say that the thicknessing...
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12th January 2022, 05:11 PM
Thread: Free: Belt and Disc Sander
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FREE: VIC I'll take it if still available......doesn't feel...
I'll take it if still available......doesn't feel quite right to take for free, would a bottle of red or some such thing be an acceptable trade off ?.
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20th August 2021, 01:59 PM
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SOLD: Have already got the bench drill mokuzai, is a...
Have already got the bench drill mokuzai, is a long shot but would take the rest if you would consider splitting, seems like a daft question but thought I'd ask anyway.