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3rd October 2023, 09:18 PM
Thread: 3D printing, small workshop, big changes!
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A 3D printer question... hopefully answered.
Hi there JZG,
That's a great question, and one few potential newbies ask.
Firstly, these drawers are 700mm deep, 558 +/- 2mm wide, and 85mm high. These are not small drawers. So it's important... -
3rd October 2023, 04:30 PM
Thread: 3D printing, small workshop, big changes!
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Restoring the balance...
Hi everyone,
I hope you're all well. (Yes, even you RustyNail and Clear Out).
Ok, so RustyNail and Clear Out clearly don't like 3D printing, and ClearOut may be in the midst of grieving for a... -
30th September 2023, 09:14 PM
Thread: 3D printing, small workshop, big changes!
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3D printing, small workshop, big changes!
Hi All,
I hope you're well, and doing some amazing sawdust creation, and that whatever's left is the project you had in mind. (That isn't always the case in my experience, but that's due to my own... -
3rd July 2023, 11:53 AM
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Business approach to ONGOING workshop efficiency, and fit out considerations.
Hi All,
I've been hopping from thread to thread, and as someone who's in the process designing an entire fit out to allow:
1. A actual car to go into the garage... for the first time in "a... -
27th June 2023, 03:12 PM
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An image that belies the complexities of the process....
Howdy all,
Now, I realise that this thread is aimed at wood working photography, but can I show you a pic that we've worked way harder than anticipated for?
To understand it, I'd have to give... -
27th June 2023, 02:11 PM
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Nicely done!
Hey Shane,
Glad you're easily "convinced". Hehehe.
Got a simple project? Check.
Could it be done very easily? Check.
Dissatisfied with the "easy route? Check.
Insane enough to go to... -
25th June 2023, 09:36 AM
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The three constants of a cramped workshop
Hi all,
Unfortunately, our house is chaos due to some wildly delayed renovations to the main bathroom & WC, and store room. Of course, this is right on the heels the (thankfully finished) en ... -
25th June 2023, 09:11 AM
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Hijack? I asked for pics, & you gave them. If/when others join, more the merrier
Hi Fuzzie/Franklin, and everyone else reading the thread :-)
While I hope to see more pics on this thread, there's no harm in chatting to the first brave soul to answer. :-)
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23rd June 2023, 01:53 PM
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Nice work Fuzzy!
Hi Fuzzy,
Thanks for dropping by this little-used branch of the forum.
I'm glad your photos aren't like your nick name here (fuzzy). Humble photography for my humble challenge seems... -
22nd June 2023, 10:39 PM
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Humble photography challenge. "How's your current wood working project going?"
Howdy all,
I've been ambling around the photography section, and I'm hoping to breathe life into it.
Here's my challenge topic:
Take a photo of your current wood working project, exactly as... -
22nd June 2023, 05:13 PM
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If it's for your work bench, then you have many options
Hi there,
Firstly, there's nothing wrong with pocket holes, especially if they're:
1. Used correctly, which is obvious.. and
2. You probably want to put a false front on your drawers if... -
22nd June 2023, 04:31 PM
Thread: Woodworking e-book recommendations
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Do any of these help?
Hi there,
Many of these books are quite old, and some can be found even in op-shops (at least near me) for next to nothing. But for free e-book options have a look at this:
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22nd June 2023, 04:18 PM
Thread: Gudai to everyone!
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Howdy Montyp
Hi Montyp,
Congratulations on your first (albeit belated) post. Welcome.
In light of your forum woes, I think people tenuously linked through wires and radio signals are going to need a little... -
22nd April 2023, 07:48 PM
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Some interesting food for thought....
Hi All,
Thanks for the responses. I'll definitely consider those suggestions.
Initial thoughts inspired by your responses...
1. Thinking outside the box: The "room inside a room" is an... -
12th April 2023, 03:33 PM
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Pre-emptive dust/sound control for a CNC router.
Howdy to my CNC (and non-CNC'ing) makers, tinkerers, and DIY nutters. Don't worry, you're my kind of people. No disrespect at all.
I hope you're well. I'm looking for insight, inspiration, tales... -
6th April 2023, 04:55 PM
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Anti social media... for my personal use, absolutely. For others...
Hi Graeme,
Sorry for the belated response. I can't be too anti social media (I'm on a forum right now, after all). I think there's an important difference between gently reminding people about the... -
10th March 2023, 03:03 PM
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A little more information about why I've gone into so much depth...!"
Hi all,
I hope you're well. I was discussing this tale with a newbie local CNC builder, and I was asked:
"Since Stepper Online says that most of the time you don't need the calibration... -
10th March 2023, 01:36 PM
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Hi BoneInspector
Hi Bone Inspector,
Are you a radiographer perchance? Just curious about the avatar/handle/nick name.
Thanks for the comment. I was wondering if there was any actual interest in my little tale.... -
6th March 2023, 10:22 AM
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More updates...
Hi Everyone,
I've been engaged in some rather in-depth emails with Stepper Online, and they've been particularly communicative and helpful. There's some major progress and news. I hope it helps... -
24th February 2023, 04:31 PM
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Just a quick update, the CL86T v.4 manual has been updated!
Hi All,
Just received a new email from the team at Stepper Online, telling me that they've fixed the incomplete table for the dial switch in the CL86T v.4 manual. So you shouldn't have to download... -
24th February 2023, 03:49 PM
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A misadventure with StepperOnline stepper drivers....
Howdy everyone,
Please note: This is a "heads up", and not a rant. Although I can understand if you read it this way... that is not my intent, ok?
StepperOnline is well known by many already,... -
7th February 2023, 10:14 PM
Thread: Useful 3D-printed shop and woodworking bits
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More stuff to check out, particularly for DeWalt gear owners....
Hi all,
Now I know this won't be as universally useful to most like the previous posts... but I hope to alleviate the frustration of the "unfortunate few" who have tools with "quirky dust ports".... -
25th January 2023, 05:37 PM
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Viewing good music... for non-synaesthesiacs
Howdy Rob,
Long time listener (of music) first time responding to a Hi-Fi question on this forum.
It's fair to say that a large and growing proportion of the population are using streaming... -
25th January 2023, 09:17 AM
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Hi Mobyturns, You're definitely right about...
Hi Mobyturns,
You're definitely right about how the quality of sauce bottles varies.... and the rueful $5 store comments. A little while ago, I was looking for some cheap rag material at the local... -
23rd January 2023, 09:46 PM
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The best way I've improved my wood working for a mere $2.50
Hi everyone,
A little while ago, I did a woodworking favour for my better half's dad. However, since most of my projects are of the indoor persuasion, and this project wasn't... I didn't have the... -
20th January 2023, 06:11 PM
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Hi Beardy, I appreciate the response. You do...
Hi Beardy,
I appreciate the response. You do make an excellent point about the motorized post driver being heavier to get onto (and off) the post. However, it's the repetition that does the most... -
20th January 2023, 09:49 AM
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Seriously, get yourself a motorised post driver.
Hi all,
I've been enjoying reading this post. I was raised on a farm, then moved "into town" but spent most of my childhood visiting/working on farms. I also dream of buying the paddock, workshop,... -
19th January 2023, 06:51 PM
Thread: Help: Keeping a pine top flat?
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Some more details please!
Hi Toxxyc,
I think we all prefer to make stuff that satisfies our clients/recipients as cheaply as we can get away with. Many folks here often have to "get creative" to find a solution. Often, the... -
17th January 2023, 09:36 PM
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Pictures updated... and I just realised that I posted this to the wrong section.
Hi John (a.k.a: Orraloon)
Thanks for the "heads up" re: images. I've re-uploaded them, so they should work now. Please let me know if they don't.
Also, I've just realised that I placed this... -
17th January 2023, 01:11 PM
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Wardrobe to Workbench/Workspace - Two Planks for the Price of Five
Hi Everyone,
Just thought I'd share a story with an almost tangential wood working project with you.
My little better half/supreme matriarch of the household (may her arrows ever hit her... -
15th January 2023, 08:43 AM
Thread: Hello from Ireland
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Welcome.... and alternative applications for projects!
Hi Ray, sorry I'm late to the welcoming party,
Many Aussies are a relaxed bunch, (from what I've seen, it's quite like the Irish), don't take us too seriously, and you'll be fine. :-)
I'm a... -
26th December 2022, 10:29 PM
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Hi Mountain Ash, Thanks for the positive...
Hi Mountain Ash,
Thanks for the positive feedback. I always worry that I ramble on a bit, and I know my "Brain dump of quirkiness" style doesn't suit everyone. I just try to keep it interesting,... -
21st December 2022, 11:23 AM
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A misadventure into sound damping enclosures for loud workshop machinery
Hi everyone,
A couple of years ago, my shop vac died, so I did what anyone who doesn't have a full-sized dust extraction system would do. I bought another.
I bought a DeWalt DWV-900L vacuum...... -
7th December 2022, 10:03 AM
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Internet degradation, passwords lost, and social media claim I'm Schrödinger's cat.
Hi All,
I agree (more or less) to much of what has been said here. Can I tell you a tale that might amuse?
Ok, so I'm not a fan of social media. In fact, my college friends actually created my... -
6th December 2022, 10:44 PM
Thread: Nova Viking Drill Press
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My humble 4 cents (adjusted for recent inflation) from a Voyager owner
Hi all,
A former college friend of mine in Canada (named Carol) bought the Viking, after hearing about the Voyager from me. She loves it for her smaller wood working projects, but she's almost... -
6th December 2022, 08:59 PM
Thread: Christmas 2022 prize draw # 136
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NEW INFO I'm in
I'm in
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28th November 2022, 10:42 PM
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Why I find "Top tool list" websites amusing.... and confusing.
Hi Everyone!
The better half just went on a spending spree in this Black Friday/Cyber Monday. While many things are practical and necessary, I raised an eyebrow at some of the purchases, and to... -
17th November 2022, 10:56 PM
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An unusual material suggestion
Hi everyone,
Now I know I'm late to this party, and this might not be practical for you. However, the maintenance team at my workplace (lead by a lovely old bloke named Ted) bought a number of... -
15th November 2022, 03:16 PM
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Try this link
This site says it's still in stock...
https://www.cdaets.com.au/product/bosch-router-1600w-10-000-20-000rpm-1-4-1-2-collets-led-light-124257?utm_source=3m_where_to_buy
Hope this helps (also,... -
13th November 2022, 05:09 PM
Thread: Sharpie on garden labels
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A somewhat unusual suggestion...
Hi TryingItAtHome,
While I agree with the other response about exterior paint in that it will be less likely to fade. May I humbly suggest the somewhat maligned (and forgotten) art of pyrography? ... -
11th November 2022, 08:26 AM
Thread: Hello from George Town TAS!
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Howdy Ruth, Welcome to the forum. I'm an...
Howdy Ruth,
Welcome to the forum. I'm an newbie here myself, and I've been to George Town... albeit some years ago now. I met some lovely people while traveling through there... despite my trip... -
9th November 2022, 04:37 PM
Thread: Oct/Nov PRIZE DRAW #135
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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9th November 2022, 04:26 PM
Thread: 3D printer enclosure DIY double glazing?
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Experiences with a single glazed (polycarbonate) printer enclosure in Canberra
Hi All,
I hope you're all well. There are any number of ways to build an enclosure, and I thought I'd add my 2 cents (and perhaps no sense) about my experience with my enclosure. I figure the... -
8th November 2022, 02:08 PM
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Just answering PFH's request for pics pertaining to my redemption tale.
Hi all,
As the title suggests, I think PFH requested images depicting some of my redemption tale. I've been a little flat out of late, so I'm sorry for the delayed response.
While I don't have... -
21st October 2022, 04:41 PM
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Hi All, While it's not precisely what you're...
Hi All,
While it's not precisely what you're getting...the review for the Makita coffee maker (and recommendations relating to the kettle you are talking about) is good for a laugh:
The... -
21st October 2022, 03:06 PM
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Thanks all, here's a pic those of you interested in longbows might like:
Hi everyone,
I appreciate those who took the time to read my intro, and respond so kindly, thanks WoodPixel, Taz01, JJF, and Cava. Those thinking about making an Archery bow, might want to... -
19th October 2022, 12:31 PM
Thread: Drill doctors
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Hi all, I have not tried the XP. From what...
Hi all,
I have not tried the XP. From what I've heard, I think it's like the 350X in that it only does 118 degree tip angles. (One setting). That works for general purpose bits, but if you do any... -
17th October 2022, 11:16 PM
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Anyone seen the movie, "Fight Club?" (explained in thread, even if you haven't)
The first rule in dealing with me is:
You do not take me seriously.
The second rule of dealing with me is:
You do not take me seriously.
(If in doubt, see rules 1 & 2, which is obviously... -
17th October 2022, 09:52 PM
Thread: Hello from Townsville
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Hi Wallydog
Hi Wallydog,
Welcome to the forum. I was about to introduce myself since I just joined myself, but saw yours first. I wasn't sure if it was cheeky for a complete newbie to respond to another...