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15th February 2024, 07:19 AM
Thread: Colour leads for marking timber
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I use a Bohin mechanical pencil with white lead...
I use a Bohin mechanical pencil with white lead (from a dressmaker/fabric store). It's 0.9mm and is fine for the little bit of work I do. I have wondered whether a welder's pencil or pen might be...
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3rd November 2023, 12:40 PM
Thread: CNC router purchase assistance/advice please
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My recommendation is to figure out who will be...
My recommendation is to figure out who will be the CAD guru for the shed. If they already know CAD, then you're well on your way. If not, I'd suggest just spending time learning to draw something in...
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3rd October 2023, 06:38 PM
Thread: 3D printing, small workshop, big changes!
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I've been toying with the idea of buying a small...
I've been toying with the idea of buying a small 3D printer. I found this an eye-opener as to how long the printing takes. I knew they were slow, but I didn't realise they were that slow. Can I ask...
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30th September 2023, 01:46 PM
Thread: Anyone recognise this leaf?
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Yeah probably baileyana actually.
Yeah probably baileyana actually.
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30th September 2023, 12:49 PM
Thread: Anyone recognise this leaf?
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Grevillea hilliana?
Grevillea hilliana?
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17th September 2023, 10:46 AM
Thread: Request help in buying a CNC Router.
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I've made three or four purchases from Maker...
I've made three or four purchases from Maker Store and all have been OK.
The xpro v5 controller is popular and widely used.
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6th August 2023, 10:19 AM
Thread: Insulate Your Water Heater
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These are available. We looked at them when we...
These are available. We looked at them when we were building our house 17 years ago, as we are on tank water, but the system was too expensive for us. I suspect most plumbers aren't comfortable...
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13th June 2023, 04:31 PM
Thread: Kalimba - question
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That looks good. I am glad it went well. There's...
That looks good. I am glad it went well. There's a lot of different instruments you can make that are not all that difficult, especially folk percussion instruments. I've always planned to build a...
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8th June 2023, 12:13 PM
Thread: LED globe lifespan
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We had ongoing issues with our inverter shutting...
We had ongoing issues with our inverter shutting down due to high voltage. Our problem was solved by installing a thicker cable between the house and the grid. The thicker cable has lower resistance,...
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27th May 2023, 11:53 PM
Thread: Kalimba - question
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Yes, you should be able to place it temporarily...
Yes, you should be able to place it temporarily and experiment.
You tune by tapping the tines backwards or forwards (you'll only need to do this very occasionally). In my opinion, the bridge on... -
27th May 2023, 06:21 PM
Thread: Kalimba - question
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I haven't made a kit, but maybe this will help...
I haven't made a kit, but maybe this will help anyway.
I'd build the rest of it, then sit the inner edge of the bridge about 25mm from the inner edge of the backstop. Then fit the longest tine in... -
14th May 2023, 12:23 PM
Thread: Outdoor Patio / veranda ceiling
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I think both Sikkens options would require...
I think both Sikkens options would require regular re-application. My window frames are finished with HLSE with filter 7 over the top. They require reapplication every year. If you let it go too...
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11th April 2023, 09:35 AM
Thread: New to CNC Australian Maker Store
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There's a series of videos on building this...
There's a series of videos on building this machine on YouTube.
CNC Router Build Series - YouTube
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7th March 2023, 12:14 PM
Thread: change of plans
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I have a SCMS, bandsaw and track saw, and I...
I have a SCMS, bandsaw and track saw, and I regularly wish I had the space for a table saw. It depends on what work you do I guess, but I recommend trying to keep it.
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25th February 2023, 10:25 AM
Thread: 3018 cnc upgrade power supply cutting out
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Given it's 240V, this is probably the best option...
Given it's 240V, this is probably the best option rather than trying to figure out whether a specific component has failed. Hope it sorts it for you.
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23rd February 2023, 04:33 PM
Thread: 3018 cnc upgrade power supply cutting out
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Has it worked since you upgraded or did the...
Has it worked since you upgraded or did the problem occur from the first time you tried it?
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26th January 2023, 11:43 AM
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most wireless speakers eliminate the speaker wire...
most wireless speakers eliminate the speaker wire but have an amp built in instead so you usually plug them into a PowerPoint. There are rechargeable ones though which should get you through some...
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26th January 2023, 10:45 AM
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A 2.1 or 3.1 speaker set-up gets you everything...
A 2.1 or 3.1 speaker set-up gets you everything other than some surround sound effects for movies and avoids the tricky part of placing and wiring the rear speakers. For concert viewing I think a...
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10th October 2022, 09:33 AM
Thread: Jointer newbie question
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Check to see the rollers are actually turning —...
Check to see the rollers are actually turning — be careful of course, but you should be able to see from the end whether they are turning. If not, the belt that drives them has probably slipped off...
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22nd June 2022, 10:39 AM
Thread: Decking - nails or screws?
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Our house has decks with nails and decks with...
Our house has decks with nails and decks with screws. I think the main argument for nails was they didn't create a hollow for water to sit in, but I think if screws are properly installed, they don't...
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15th June 2022, 03:36 PM
Thread: Bandsaw wont stay on
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With mine, it's simply a matter of putting the...
With mine, it's simply a matter of putting the yellow cover back down with a feather-light touch after pressing the on button, rather than letting the cover fall back. If I let the cover fall back,...
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18th February 2022, 12:31 PM
Thread: Carbatec TJ-X250C - looking for opinions
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I have one of these — have been using it casually...
I have one of these — have been using it casually for a couple of months. I don't have enough experience to compare it with anything else, but I am happy with it so far, except the belt that operates...