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10th April 2023, 11:49 AM
Thread: Chainsaw Sharpener - Midi Jolly
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FREE: VIC Chainsaw Sharpener - Midi Jolly
I upgraded a while ago to a Stihl professional setup and this is gathering dust. Blade guard is missing, but I may find that around somewhere. All spares are available online AFAIK
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13th September 2022, 11:07 PM
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Engineering and some woodworking gear from Melbourne Uni.
I think a lot of people would be interested in the gear that Melbourne Uni are selling from their engineering workshops. Not sure if they are rationalising or outsourcing, but some very nice pieces...
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21st June 2022, 12:09 PM
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SOLD: No Worries, Ill take it, PM being sent.
No Worries, Ill take it, PM being sent.
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20th June 2022, 10:03 PM
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SOLD: I'll take it if the other falls through. Pat
I'll take it if the other falls through. Pat
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3rd April 2022, 09:23 PM
Thread: Knife Grinders Honing Wheel
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SOLD: I will take it. I will see if I can collect to...
I will take it. I will see if I can collect to save on postage. Can you PM me your bank details so I can pay now, and If you are happy to sit on it for a little while I should be past within a week.
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2nd November 2021, 09:24 PM
Thread: Vicmarc vl 300 long bed
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VICTORIA As an owner of a VL300, I can vouch it is a great...
As an owner of a VL300, I can vouch it is a great machine if you have the room.
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13th July 2021, 12:42 PM
Thread: Vicmarc Bowl Jaws for VM90/100 (285mm)
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SOLD: I'll take them, thanks I will PM you to organise...
I'll take them, thanks
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5th July 2021, 02:47 PM
Thread: pfeil Sweep Gouges
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SOLD: Hi, I'll take these - Nice looking box. Can you...
Hi, I'll take these - Nice looking box.
Can you please let me know postage etc, preferred payment method.
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22nd April 2021, 01:03 PM
Thread: Turning gouges
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FREE: VIC Sure, it may take me a while to get around to get...
Sure, it may take me a while to get around to get a price. DM me your address details. I personally think anyone starting out is better to buy a few quality gouges, which is why these are free, but...
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21st April 2021, 07:58 PM
Thread: Turning gouges
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FREE: VIC Turning gouges
Box of these chinese gouges you see advertised as HSS. Not very good profiles https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210421/5e9b53ab96fa294a95358534feff4750.jpg
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28th March 2021, 02:34 PM
Thread: Offset fabricated engineers vice $50
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SOLD: Sold to DJ- yes, not a bad price but the cast...
Sold to DJ- yes, not a bad price but the cast version is the rolls royce.
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28th March 2021, 10:23 AM
Thread: Offset fabricated engineers vice $50
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SOLD: Offset fabricated engineers vice $50
See pics, $50 Nth melbourne or brunswick pickup. Feel free to ask any questions
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28th March 2021, 10:16 AM
Thread: Dawn 9” Vice - project, Vic
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SOLD: Sold
Sold
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21st March 2021, 11:59 AM
Thread: Dawn 9” Vice - project, Vic
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SOLD: Sure, sorry I didn't get a notification. If you...
Sure, sorry I didn't get a notification. If you still want it, reply to this and I'll PM the details
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3rd March 2021, 07:58 PM
Thread: Dawn 9” Vice - project, Vic
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SOLD: Dawn 9” Vice - project, Vic
i bought this Aussie made vice some years back and was basically ripped off- the casting was cracked so it couldn’t be used. i bought a new rear casting from Dawn, but then realized it won’t work now...
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3rd March 2021, 07:48 PM
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SOLD: Ern, i’ll take it Sent from my iPhone using...
Ern, i’ll take it
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31st October 2020, 09:32 PM
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WANTED:VIC Probably got something in the ballpark. You would...
Probably got something in the ballpark. You would need to come to my yard in north melbourne. DM me if interested.
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1st September 2020, 03:12 PM
Thread: Steady for VL300 lathe.
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WANTED:VIC Steady for VL300 lathe.
Hi, I need a three point steady for a VL300. Not something I really want to buy new due to the cost. I will make one if I can't find one, but if anyone has - or knows of anyone who has one, I am...
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31st March 2020, 08:25 AM
Thread: Norfolk pine
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one if the reasons Australia was settled - they...
one if the reasons Australia was settled - they thought they would be suited for ships masts- wasn’t as strong as they thought though
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19th February 2020, 09:23 PM
Thread: Wanted- Large Steady to suit VL 300
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VICTORIA Wanted- Large Steady to suit VL 300
Before i part with my hard earned at CWS for a steady to suit my big Vicmarc, i thought i would put it out there in case someone has one to suit?
Pat
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11th February 2020, 03:04 PM
Thread: VL300 Long Bed Lathe
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VICTORIA Hi Brendan, bit late but is this still for sale? ...
Hi Brendan, bit late but is this still for sale?
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24th November 2019, 02:27 PM
Thread: Stihl 2 in 1 chainsaw blade sharpener
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I have a lot of chainsaws at work, and we bought...
I have a lot of chainsaws at work, and we bought quite a few of those 2 in 1's. I was initially really impressed as it meant people who weren't that experienced could get a reasonable finish....
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16th April 2019, 10:13 PM
Thread: JET Combo Sander
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SOLD: i’ll take it!! Sent from my iPhone using...
i’ll take it!!
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19th March 2019, 07:30 AM
Thread: pro trend shield respirator
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despite the warranty running out, as far as i...
despite the warranty running out, as far as i know the Australian distributors are honoring replacements- i will try and dig up their details
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18th March 2019, 09:30 PM
Thread: pro trend shield respirator
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keep demanding they send you a new one for free?
keep demanding they send you a new one for free?
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13th March 2019, 10:27 PM
Thread: Long term budget planning
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Seeing as it is a goal you can work towards, you...
Seeing as it is a goal you can work towards, you are in Qld (home of Vicmarc) and are presumably looking for a lathe that will last the distance, it's hard to ignore Vicmarc as being the Lathe of...
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13th March 2019, 04:07 PM
Thread: West Stone Machine
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No issues with the Tormek T8 I bought from CWS....
No issues with the Tormek T8 I bought from CWS. i can’t speak for the copies.
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2nd February 2019, 06:19 PM
Thread: Bench grinder
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sharpening forstner bits is a whole other story-...
sharpening forstner bits is a whole other story- i have been trying lately and getting the inside flutes sharp is possible withe a small sharp file but the outer edge is more tricky- especially the...
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2nd February 2019, 06:02 PM
Thread: Bench grinder
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fair enough- glad you get good results- maybe the...
fair enough- glad you get good results- maybe the ones i saw were chinese knock offs
1/2 “ can be a bit limiting though .
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2nd February 2019, 03:13 PM
Thread: Bench grinder
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Being able to hand sharpen drill bits quickly...
Being able to hand sharpen drill bits quickly also means you will never pass up that box of blunt bits you come across at a garage sale again...
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2nd February 2019, 03:10 PM
Thread: Bench grinder
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I have heard of many disappointments with the...
I have heard of many disappointments with the drill doctor.
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26th January 2019, 12:09 PM
Thread: Woodturning stuff
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VICTORIA no 4 thanks Ern Sent from my iPhone using...
no 4 thanks Ern
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26th January 2019, 11:46 AM
Thread: Woodturning stuff
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VICTORIA can i have the vacuum plate, knurling tool, gpw...
can i have the vacuum
plate, knurling tool, gpw parting tool and small scraper of still available ,
happy to pick up and pay sunday or monday
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19th January 2019, 03:25 PM
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VICTORIA If still available i would like 5 Huon pine 21...
If still available i would like
5 Huon pine
21 box Elder
30 Myrtle
O Box elder
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7th January 2019, 10:53 PM
Thread: Change belt on Tough lathe
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the thread mentioned above shows it can be done,...
the thread mentioned above shows it can be done, I used to have one years ago and replaced the belt and bearings. I don't remember it being overly difficult. However make sure you are pulling it the...
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12th November 2018, 09:36 PM
Thread: Moving a VL300 asm
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I am in the process of moving my Older Vicmarc VL...
I am in the process of moving my Older Vicmarc VL 300 around, as I am changing it from mechanical variable speed to Electronic, and had to load it into a trailer in the bush and bring it to my...
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12th November 2018, 08:59 PM
Thread: Tree identification.
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Forest Trees of Australia may be out of print,...
Forest Trees of Australia may be out of print, but was widely distributed and not only helped identify trees but had technical data on timber use, firewood suitability etc. I wouldn't be surprised if...
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30th October 2018, 08:42 PM
Thread: Saw chain recommendation
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Bought a couple of rolls of Hurricane to see how...
Bought a couple of rolls of Hurricane to see how it went in .325 and 3/8 lopro. Snapped a few chains early on and didnt persist with it. I would stick to Stihl, Carlton etc. As you said, you get what...
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29th October 2018, 04:32 PM
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VICTORIA your mailbox is full Sent from my iPhone...
your mailbox is full
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29th October 2018, 03:43 PM
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VICTORIA yep - in nth melb preferably. after hours in...
yep - in nth melb preferably. after hours in brunswick or on weekend
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29th October 2018, 03:39 PM
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VICTORIA Vicmarc Vl 300 mechanical variable speed bits- free.
Finally upgrading my VL 300 to cvs (thanks Jim at CWS) and have the old motor , pulleys, belts and bits / pieces for anyone with a similar machine or who wants to tinker with what is an interesting...
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24th October 2018, 09:17 PM
Thread: Metal wood rivets
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yep, what he said. Putting a washer on the back...
yep, what he said. Putting a washer on the back side really helps. i used to use long rivets to put put wooden decking on metal seat frames- very neat finish. do yourself a favor if you have a few to...
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21st October 2018, 02:04 PM
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The timbers I see for sale tend to be more...
The timbers I see for sale tend to be more figured and hard to get as well.
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21st October 2018, 01:49 PM
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It’s a free market economy we live in though....
It’s a free market economy we live in though. Supply and demand means that a price eventually gets reached that is the market price. If people don’t buy, prices tend to fall, if there is a lot of...
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3rd August 2018, 10:56 PM
Thread: Dawn and Record 4" Engineers Vice
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VICTORIA Is the Dawn available still. i will take it if...
Is the Dawn available still. i will take it if so. Might not be able to pick up for a week but happy to transfer money straight away
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1st August 2018, 04:27 PM
Thread: Turned Picture Frames
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Turned Picture Frames
Looks great , I was thinking of doing something similar to create a clock. Can you step us through the process ?
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27th July 2018, 01:37 AM
Thread: Turning tools Help Please
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Fair point that- sharpening practice is a great...
Fair point that- sharpening practice is a great idea.
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26th July 2018, 11:26 PM
Thread: Turning tools Help Please
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Hot Sautéed Slag...Best Description Ever of those...
Hot Sautéed Slag...Best Description Ever of those cheap Chinese gouges you get in a box set. I got given a set the other day from someone who'd had a go at turning and didn't progress., I didn't have...
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18th June 2018, 09:39 PM
Thread: dust extractor
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VICTORIA I will take it, can probably collect Thursday...
I will take it, can probably collect Thursday arvo
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15th June 2018, 08:53 PM
Thread: Rolling Pins - Engraving
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Wow, what a great idea Sent from my iPhone...
Wow, what a great idea
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