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29th November 2022, 05:01 PM
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N.S.W. Planer / Thicknesser combo - Elektra Beckum HC260
I am parting with my very reliable and very trustworthy Elektra Beckum HC 260.
The Elektra Beckum HC 260 is one of the classic jointer-planer combinations. Whilst an older machine it is an... -
29th November 2022, 04:41 PM
Thread: Elektra Beckum HC260 - help request
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Problem solved
I forgot to update you all and close the thread. But good news....I end up getting a new split link from an engineering company. It fit perfectly and only cost a few dollars. After a re-oil of the...
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18th September 2022, 07:46 PM
Thread: Elektra Beckum HC260 - help request
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Great idea. Thanks, I’ll look into where.
Great idea. Thanks, I’ll look into where.
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18th September 2022, 02:18 PM
Thread: Elektra Beckum HC260 - help request
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Elektra Beckum HC260 - help request
Hi all,
I have a nice old jointer / thicknesser that has been very reliable. Yesterday the thicknesser table decided to break. After winding the thicknesser handle to about 55mm it got a little... -
18th September 2022, 01:54 PM
Thread: Bow tie inlays - can anyone help?
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Wonderful feedback. Thank you.
Wonderful feedback. Thank you.
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18th September 2022, 01:51 PM
Thread: Bow tie inlays - can anyone help?
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Oh thank you so much. Does the bow tie need to be...
Oh thank you so much. Does the bow tie need to be across or with the grain?
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18th September 2022, 01:49 PM
Thread: Bow tie inlays - can anyone help?
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Thank you for your suggestions. I’ll try and cut...
Thank you for your suggestions. I’ll try and cut one out and see how we go.
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13th September 2022, 12:04 PM
Thread: Bow tie inlays - can anyone help?
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Bow tie inlays - can anyone help?
I have a side table project I’m working on. One side has a crack at the base and to ensure it doesn’t continue to split, I’d like to put a bow tie inlay across the current crack to stop it moving.
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25th August 2022, 09:11 PM
Thread: 6mm x 400mm long spade bits
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Thanks all for your support. I end up going with...
Thanks all for your support. I end up going with BOSCH 6 x 400mm Spade Bit - DAREDEVIL XTREME | Total Tools.
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23rd August 2022, 02:38 PM
Thread: 6mm x 400mm long spade bits
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Thanks Paul. I'm drilling a hole through...
Thanks Paul.
I'm drilling a hole through hardwood that needs to be a minimum of 150mm, however the standard 150mm spade bits have a widened shank toward the end, so they really only give you about... -
23rd August 2022, 11:58 AM
Thread: 6mm x 400mm long spade bits
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6mm x 400mm long spade bits
Can anyone advise where I can buy 6mm (or 1/4") thick by 400mm long spade bits in NSW / Australia. Everything seems to be from overseas.
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27th July 2022, 11:26 AM
Thread: Festoon 1400/2 guide rail
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SOLD: Was this sold? If not, please let me know. Thanks
Was this sold? If not, please let me know.
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26th October 2021, 05:16 PM
Thread: Lockdown project - Work shed window
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Inox
It doesn't need to be soaked for too long - just spray on and wait for a minute or two. It's very fast reacting. Some nails may need a little longer.
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19th October 2021, 06:45 PM
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Thanks for the recommendation about Oyster Bay...
Thanks for the recommendation about Oyster Bay Cubby House @Crowie. I went down last Saturday and joined. Fantastic facilities and a great crowd.
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19th October 2021, 06:41 PM
Thread: Lockdown project - Work shed window
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Haha - yeah there's definitely a bit of extra...
Haha - yeah there's definitely a bit of extra work, but it looks great. I've found INOX to work really well for rusty nail removal.
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15th October 2021, 09:19 AM
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Hi @Crowie, I have added one project (the window...
Hi @Crowie, I have added one project (the window frame) in more detail here: https://www.woodworkforums.com/f40/lockdown-project-shed-window-244001#post2257920.
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15th October 2021, 08:28 AM
Thread: Lockdown project - Work shed window
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Thanks Lance. I carried this deep window frame...
Thanks Lance. I carried this deep window frame throughout the house in all the windows I added upstairs so it only seemed right to include it here. I'll definitely get a tour going when I get some...
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14th October 2021, 06:47 PM
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Thanks for jumping in Alan. I'd love to come down...
Thanks for jumping in Alan. I'd love to come down to Oyster Bay to have a look.
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13th October 2021, 11:39 PM
Thread: Lockdown project - Work shed window
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Lockdown project - Work shed window
I'm new here, so thought I'd share one of my recent projects.
My woodworking space is under the house. There has been a boarded up window for far too long making this a dark room, so during... -
13th October 2021, 10:27 PM
Thread: Silky oak guitar stand
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What a beautiful stand
You should be really proud of yourself. The stand looks very elegant. A great choice of timber too, very beautiful.
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13th October 2021, 09:47 PM
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Thanks all for the warm welcome!
Great to know I can share some photos and details about my projects - most people I tell fall asleep or find a distraction within the first 5 minutes (non-woodworking people...).
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13th October 2021, 11:42 AM
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Looking for skills, tools and inspiration.
Hi all, I'm a newbie. Great to find this forum and have other like minded folk to learn and be inspired from.
I've done woodwork for many years, but only as a hobby. I've built windows and doors,...