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    Every time I see these, I think they're amazing. ...

    Every time I see these, I think they're amazing. I love the imagination that went into their conception, and the first class execution (poor choice of words?) only adds to the final product.
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    Stephen, several years ago, I restored an old...

    Stephen, several years ago, I restored an old Woodfast lathe. As a Paul said, it is very similar (the same?) as the Tough ones. In lieu of a manual, there are some photos of the head and...
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    WANTED:TAS Doh! I don't know how I missed your reply, Chief....

    Doh! I don't know how I missed your reply, Chief. None the less, thanks for the offer and the heads up via PM. I'd love to take it. I have responded to your PM.

    Kind regards,
    Lance
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    N.S.W. To be honest, I'm surprised no one has snapped it...

    To be honest, I'm surprised no one has snapped it up yet. The price is very fair, they're a good lathe, and with a three phase motor, it only needs a VFD to provide valuable speed control.
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    WANTED:TAS Bump, I'm still looking for a top guide assembly....

    Bump, I'm still looking for a top guide assembly.

    :)
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    Like Yvan I've often wondered about the French...

    Like Yvan I've often wondered about the French rolling pin's long taper, so the explanation was fascinating. Thanks Mick.
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    Huh, that's an interesting thought which has...

    Huh, that's an interesting thought which has never occurred to me.
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    For the jointer, I made these, with 400 grit...

    For the jointer, I made these, with 400 grit sandpaper on the base for grip. One has a foot to hook over the back of the piece to help push it through.
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    I've been using this style for years, and really...

    I've been using this style for years, and really like the generous contract area, which helps apply pressure laterally as well as forward and down.

    I prefer to use thicker stock for comfort, but...
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    Thanks a lot for that detailed explanation, Rob. ...

    Thanks a lot for that detailed explanation, Rob.

    I did find some plans to mount a trim router on the tool-rest, but they didn't really seem very robust. Your example is right on the money. A...
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    Three legged table - Attaching legs

    Hi all,

    I am helping my son build a three-legged table, and we are up to the point of fitting square faced legs to a round hub as shown with the example below.

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    My old Woodfast lathe...
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    WANTED:TAS 14" bandsaw top blade guide

    I picked up a 14" Delta clone bandsaw with a broken top blade guide assembly (the type that mounts on the post). If you have one gathering dust, please let me know and I'll put it to good use.
    ...
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  14. I use MDF. An 18 x 2400 x 1200 mm sheet from...

    I use MDF. An 18 x 2400 x 1200 mm sheet from Bunnings will cost you ~$50. That will make a lot of sleds and jigs. I've never bothered sealing any of mine, with no issues.

    Like Mobyturns, I also...
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    It took longer than it should have, but the...

    It took longer than it should have, but the Disston has been up and running for several weeks now after a bit of TLC on the handle, with a nice deep jointing followed by a sharpen.
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    Did you mean "run the flat end"? I too have...

    Did you mean "run the flat end"?

    I too have been using a Stanley knife for several years, and bought a box of replacement blades at the same time. I'm still on the original though as touching the...
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    FREE: QLD Hi mrmoon, I'll take them, and happily put...

    Hi mrmoon,

    I'll take them, and happily put them to use. Please PM me with postage costs to 7054 and your bank details.
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    We bought a set of the Ikea slats for each of our...

    We bought a set of the Ikea slats for each of our three (now young adult) kids when we made their beds. They've held up very well for the past 10 years or so. I expect they will be around for a...
  19. I've got a little bullnose plane which performs...

    I've got a little bullnose plane which performs this role well. It gets very close to the corners which I then finish up with a whip of a sharp chisel.

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    Apart from its usefulness, it's...
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    Good afternoon Bob, It was always a delight to...

    Good afternoon Bob,

    It was always a delight to read your posts which evidenced an enjoyable marriage of many years. I am so sorry for your loss; I can only imagine the sense of emptiness which...
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    DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in

    I'm in
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    Ok, ok. I feel suitably chastened. Yes I've...

    Ok, ok. I feel suitably chastened. Yes I've lost skin when the file has drifted off of the centre line but, well.... nothing a drop of super glue can't stem. It's never been much of an issue with...
  23. That's great MA. Like you I also tried the...

    That's great MA. Like you I also tried the router method one afternoon and didn't have much success, but then I think a large part of that was using tas oak, as it splintered really easily. Seeing...
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    I don’t use a file holder for jointing. It’s...

    I don’t use a file holder for jointing. It’s simple enough just gripping the file with two hands as I run it along the teeth.
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    No, no panic. Regular post is fine :)

    No, no panic. Regular post is fine :)
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    In that case, I'll take the lot! Thanks Ian.

    In that case, I'll take the lot!

    Thanks Ian.
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    We used to live in SEQ before moving to Tasmania...

    We used to live in SEQ before moving to Tasmania when or eldest was 6. About eight out so years later we did a road trip back to Queensland to visit family. On the first stop after crossing the...
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    Thanks for the offer Boden. If Ian can't send...

    Thanks for the offer Boden. If Ian can't send something for whatever reason, I'll get back to you.
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    That sounds great Ian. Unfortunately the week...

    That sounds great Ian. Unfortunately the week you will be in Hobart is the week of the wedding; a bit late for hand delivery, so freight it is. I'll send you a PM.

    Now just because you won't be...
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    Hi All, I'm so sorry for asking the question...

    Hi All,

    I'm so sorry for asking the question and then seeming to ignore the thread; far too much on my mind lately and after not being back online for several days after posting the thread,...
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    My longest was 2.7 m (just under 9 feet). I...

    My longest was 2.7 m (just under 9 feet).

    I did much like Derek, angled in the vice and kneeling on a stool to get the right angle for the cut. I cheated a little though and used a router to...
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    That's great news. As for re-waxing, I find...

    That's great news.

    As for re-waxing, I find that it's really timber and moisture content dependant. But as a general rule, now that you know things are running smoothly, when the feed starts to...
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    Looking for “Queensland” timber

    We are planning a wedding present for a couple, one a Queenslander, the other a Tasmanian, and would like to incorporate timbers from each state. Whilst I have ready access to a range of timbers...
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    Heidy Ho there good neighbour. 516286

    Heidy Ho there good neighbour.

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    Yes, leave the height as it is. As for...

    Yes, leave the height as it is.

    As for adjustment, I would imagine that somewhere between four and eight throws of a spanner will be granular enough.
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    Matt, If you want a methodical approach to...

    Matt,

    If you want a methodical approach to start from scratch, the steps below should get you set up. Perhaps wait a day or so though to see if anyone can identify problems with the methodology...
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    I don't think it's always too much tension, but I...

    I don't think it's always too much tension, but I think I now have a better idea of how too much tension causes snipe. Because the base is supported on a single column, if there's too much tension...
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    Hi Mat, With respect to the ejection, have you...

    Hi Mat,

    With respect to the ejection, have you confirmed that you've got the power rollers engaged correctly with the lever, and that the belt isn't slipping?

    As for the snipe issue, I assume...
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    WANTED:WA Vicmarc will supply well priced tool rests to...

    Vicmarc will supply well priced tool rests to suit any lathe.

    Lathe Accessories: Toolrests and Camlocks (vicmarc.com)
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    If you consistently use the base for most...

    If you consistently use the base for most milling, as long as the relative heights remain consistent, it shouldn't pose a problem.

    For my workflow it would only really matter where I forgot to...
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    :oo: That is such a simple idea, but fantastic. ...

    :oo: That is such a simple idea, but fantastic. I would say obvious, but as I've not considered it before ...
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    Here is a well explained video discussing the...

    Here is a well explained video discussing the 2003 blackout in the US.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KciAzYfXNwU
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    Hi Andrew, I too have the A3-31 and if lost...

    Hi Andrew,

    I too have the A3-31 and if lost would gladly buy another one. The longest part of the changeover is winding the table up and down; the actual flipping of the table/dust shroud is very...
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    Adding a rear panel to the rear will certainly...

    Adding a rear panel to the rear will certainly add all the racking bracing you'll need. I look forward to seeing the progress. Adding drawer unit to mine is on the some-day list, so will follow...
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    That's lovely looking timber Nathan, and the...

    That's lovely looking timber Nathan, and the combination of vises looks great. If this is a replacement for an older bench, I would be interested to hear what its shortcomings were, and the design...
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    I made my own Tony, and find that it always lives...

    I made my own Tony, and find that it always lives on the right of my lathe, for exactly the reason you state. See Adding variable speed control to my lathe – Lance's Workbench (conryclan.com).

    I...
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    I can only see one lathe. Generally the more...

    I can only see one lathe. Generally the more mass the better as it aids in damping vibration. The Toughs are good solid lathes, very similar to Woodfast and Hyco of the era.
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    Indeed, and one reason I'm fairly excited with...

    Indeed, and one reason I'm fairly excited with that finish now too.

    Lovely tables by the way.
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    Considering it from the manufacturers'...

    Considering it from the manufacturers' perspective, there's a vast difference between making something destined for the great unwashed, than for yourself knowing it will be well treated. From that...
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    Art? Something ornamental to be appreciated? ...

    Art? Something ornamental to be appreciated? Are people also aghast at wooden swords for kids?

    Those inclined to do damage, but too dumb to distinguish between art and a weapon, probably lack...
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