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28th November 2023, 02:57 PM
Thread: Frontline Clamps Review
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Am not too sure about that one, I bought 6 and...
Am not too sure about that one, I bought 6 and now need another 2! I guess you can never have enough clamps.
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25th October 2023, 11:55 AM
Thread: Bessey KR60-2K K body clamps for sale.
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SOLD: All sold, done and dusted. Thanks everyone. ...
All sold, done and dusted.
Thanks everyone.
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25th October 2023, 11:55 AM
Thread: 16 Bessey Pipe Clamps
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SOLD: All sold, done and dusted. Thanks everyone. ...
All sold, done and dusted.
Thanks everyone.
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14th October 2023, 12:33 PM
Thread: 16 Bessey Pipe Clamps
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SOLD: UPDATE: Am happy to post the clamps _if_ you...
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14th October 2023, 12:27 PM
Thread: 16 Bessey Pipe Clamps
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SOLD: Hi Steve, I can post without the pipe, 6 are...
Hi Steve,
I can post without the pipe, 6 are now yours.
Thanks,
Martin.
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11th October 2023, 08:20 AM
Thread: Bessey KR60-2K K body clamps for sale.
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SOLD: Hi Nathan Have you let Toomnus know? He has...
Hi Nathan
Have you let Toomnus know? He has only contacted me about 8 of them.
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9th October 2023, 04:51 PM
Thread: 16 Bessey Pipe Clamps
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SOLD: Hi, Am confused, do you want me to post only...
Hi,
Am confused, do you want me to post only the head and foot and not the pipe?
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8th October 2023, 09:43 AM
Thread: 16 Bessey Pipe Clamps
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SOLD: 16 Bessey Pipe Clamps
Hello,
I am selling 16 Bessey 3/4" pipe clamps. The total length (pipe length is 900mm) with the maximum clamping distance of 770mm. A longer pipe could be used for larger capacity.
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7th October 2023, 01:11 PM
Thread: Bessey KR60-2K K body clamps for sale.
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SOLD: Bessey KR60-2K K body clamps for sale.
Hello all,
I have a number (12) K-Body 600mm clamps I no longer require. All in good condition and working order. Have used them about a dozen or so times. There are some glue marks on them from... -
23rd October 2022, 12:02 PM
Thread: JET JPS-10TS Hybrid Table saw
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SOLD: And we are sold.
And we are sold.
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20th October 2022, 06:42 PM
Thread: Very basic tools but plenty skill
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I saw a couple of videos using very basic tools...
I saw a couple of videos using very basic tools for tuning a while back, a spoon and a shovel.
Turning a finial with a spoon (a video for fun) - YouTube
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Woodturning with a shovel -... -
20th October 2022, 06:30 PM
Thread: Table Saw / hybrid saw
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WANTED:VIC Shame you are not in NSW, I have just listed my...
Shame you are not in NSW, I have just listed my one.
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20th October 2022, 06:26 PM
Thread: JET JPS-10TS Hybrid Table saw
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SOLD: JET JPS-10TS Hybrid Table saw
For Sale is a JET JPS-10TS Hybrid Table saw. This saw is approximately 10 years old and in perfect working order.
The only reason I am selling this is that I was given a sawstop cabinet saw so... -
You can have my first born as a swap....even my...
You can have my first born as a swap....even my second if that will help. Bloody beautiful.
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10th May 2021, 12:55 PM
Thread: Easywood Carbide Tuning Tools
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N.S.W. Hi Necromancer, I haven't heard back from the...
Hi Necromancer,
I haven't heard back from the other guy so if you want them they are yours.
Thanks,
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5th May 2021, 07:41 PM
Thread: Easywood Carbide Tuning Tools
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N.S.W. Indeed they are, $150 and they are yours. Was...
Indeed they are, $150 and they are yours. Was waiting for a little longer just in case you missed my message or were busy before I opened it up to others to buy.
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9th March 2021, 02:38 PM
Thread: Easywood Carbide Tuning Tools
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N.S.W. Was talking with the wife, she said I should just...
Was talking with the wife, she said I should just accept your offer so if you still want them then they are yours.
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6th March 2021, 04:02 PM
Thread: Easywood Carbide Tuning Tools
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N.S.W. I really was hoping for a bit more for them, they...
I really was hoping for a bit more for them, they have hardly been used.
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6th March 2021, 10:14 AM
Thread: Easywood Carbide Tuning Tools
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N.S.W. Yeah, when I just looked it up to reply to the...
Yeah, when I just looked it up to reply to the question I was surprised by the replacement cost....and the cost of the tools as well. I guess it is called the lousy dollar.
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6th March 2021, 09:57 AM
Thread: Easywood Carbide Tuning Tools
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N.S.W. I would assume so. Just found this link to...
I would assume so. Just found this link to Timbecon which are Australian and they sell the tools...
https://www.timbecon.com.au/easy-start-tools
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6th March 2021, 09:49 AM
Thread: Easywood Carbide Tuning Tools
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N.S.W. Im in Denistone which is near West Ryde/Eastwood.
Im in Denistone which is near West Ryde/Eastwood.
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6th March 2021, 08:36 AM
Thread: Easywood Carbide Tuning Tools
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N.S.W. I'm in Sydney...so are the tools
I'm in Sydney...so are the tools
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5th March 2021, 12:37 PM
Thread: Festool AM/FM Radio
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N.S.W. Festool AM/FM Radio
This job site radio has seen years of service but is no longer needed. It is powered by either D-cell batteries or mains power. It has AM, FM and a line in for a 3.5mm jack for an ipod etc. No...
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5th March 2021, 12:30 PM
Thread: Easywood Carbide Tuning Tools
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N.S.W. Easywood Carbide Tuning Tools
Collection of 3 Easy Wood Easy Start tools, the Easy Rougher, Easy Finisher and Easy detailer. Used once then put away. Am having a clean out and thought these would be better used in someone else's...
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11th December 2020, 04:33 PM
Thread: Frontline Clamps Review
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Agree that these are the absolute rolls royce of panel clamps
I have 6 of these bad boys. Have used them for over a dozen panels so far of various lengths and depths. All came out dead flat and with a little sanding they are just fine. No biscuits, dowels,...
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2nd April 2018, 05:20 PM
Thread: Task Self Centering dowel jig
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N.S.W. Hi Jim, I should have been a bit clearer, 50...
Hi Jim,
I should have been a bit clearer, 50 bucks for the jig plus postage..pickup is free. It weighs about 1.2 kgs if that helps work out roughly what the postage is.
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2nd April 2018, 04:21 PM
Thread: Task Self Centering dowel jig
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N.S.W. Task Self Centering dowel jig
New in plastic, never used See attached photo. One self centre dowel jig. In excellent condition. 50 bucks and it's yours. Will post or local pickup from Eastwood NSW.
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13th September 2016, 11:34 AM
Thread: Cougar 400 EVS - thoughts
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I was doing some turning at the open day at Trend...
I was doing some turning at the open day at Trend a couple of weekends ago, it was on the Cougar 400 and having lived with the lathe for a couple of days I was very pleased with it indeed. The one I...
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8th September 2016, 07:09 PM
Thread: Chuck change
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Not quite, you insert the drift into the hole...
Not quite, you insert the drift into the hole from the left of the headstock, then slide it in with some force and it will knock against the back of the spur that is inserted in the shaft. A few...
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8th September 2016, 06:43 PM
Thread: Chuck change
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You should have a drift that came with your lathe...
You should have a drift that came with your lathe (look for a long round rod). Inset this into the hole on the headstock on the left hand side and bash it, the centre should pop out and you can then...
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22nd October 2013, 06:07 AM
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A few of things I have found from experience that...
A few of things I have found from experience that might help you out (Am assuming this is a skew you are trying to tame here
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1st October 2011, 03:44 PM
Thread: Leigh SFMT Jig.....using 12mm twist bits
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Re: more info
There is another option, get your hands on the 1/2 inch inserts. That's what I ended up doing for my FMT (the cast alloy one) which is the 'metric' model and it worked a treat.
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8th September 2011, 08:07 PM
Thread: Best crosscut sled I've seen
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If you need a easy source of UHMW try getting a...
If you need a easy source of UHMW try getting a large cutting board from big w or bunnies and cutting it up to size on the tble saw. Just be warned, it makes a bit of a mess and the 'shavings' stick...
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11th August 2010, 01:28 PM
Thread: WIP - Pine bench
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Many will shudder, but I used Cabots Floor...
Many will shudder, but I used Cabots Floor varnish. Tough as nails:)
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1st July 2010, 05:40 PM
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These are the specs from the titebond web site,...
These are the specs from the titebond web site, there seems to be a few that are for use below 10 degrees.
Ciao,
M.
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14th June 2009, 07:08 PM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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Drop off points
Hi all,
Well I have confirmed drop off points for everywhere except WA/Perth. I know there have been a few of you from the west that have offered but have not received any confirmation that you... -
2nd June 2009, 02:25 PM
Thread: An Arcade Machine...Work in progress
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Onto making it all not look like rubbish
Onto the painting! I don't have enough photos of the in progress painting but I'll describe the process.
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2nd June 2009, 01:36 PM
Thread: An Arcade Machine...Work in progress
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Onto making the bezel look less like rubbish
OK, the next thing to do is to make the bezel look good. Now remember that I need to have the monitor rotate and at the same time have no ugly gaps which means it's back to cutting circles out of...
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2nd June 2009, 01:19 PM
Thread: An Arcade Machine...Work in progress
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Why buy it when you can make it! Think about it...
Why buy it when you can make it! Think about it for a second, it's cheaper, you can make it to fit the space you have, you get the ultimate say on the features it will have and what it will look like...
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2nd June 2009, 12:48 PM
Thread: An Arcade Machine...Work in progress
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Mounting the control panel
Excellent, the box is starting to look more and more like an arcade cabinet! The next thing is to provide some mechanism to mount the control panel. This is done using a couple of peices of pine, one...
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1st June 2009, 12:57 PM
Thread: An Arcade Machine...Work in progress
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The front bezel
OK, so now I have the monitor in the cabinet, it rotates and will not fall out the back of the cabinet. All good stuff I'm sure you will agree however looking at the machine from the front it looks...
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1st June 2009, 12:47 PM
Thread: An Arcade Machine...Work in progress
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...or millers...or whatever else I find in the...
...or millers...or whatever else I find in the RCD - refreshment cooling device (a.k.a. beer fridge).
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1st June 2009, 12:34 PM
Thread: An Arcade Machine...Work in progress
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The rear bracket
The next step was to make and fit the rear support for the monitor. This is required to stop the monitor from falling backwards in the cabinet.
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1st June 2009, 12:07 PM
Thread: An Arcade Machine...Work in progress
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It Fits!!!
It's been a while and the machine is all finished...has been for a bit but I've been a real slacker and not updated this post so I'll remedy that now.
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1st June 2009, 11:34 AM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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Clamp Update
Hi All,
Have just talked with Colin @ northwood and it would appear that the clamps will hit our shores in about 2 weeks time with any luck so the wait will soon be over.
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18th March 2009, 10:36 AM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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Oder numbers....
Hi All,
Thanks to those who have already got their orders off to me. We are coming close to the cut off date for order so if you haven't already done so, please get your orders into me ASAP!!!
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17th March 2009, 12:22 AM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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Nope not yet, am going to post a message in about...
Nope not yet, am going to post a message in about a week asking for drop off points. Do you want to volunteer?
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17th March 2009, 12:20 AM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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Ladies and Gentlemen, I guess there is some...
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I guess there is some clarifications needed here. If you have not ordered your clamps by sending me an email (details below) then please do so. You do not need to have... -
17th March 2009, 12:13 AM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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Nope, not too late. The first round was just to...
Nope, not too late. The first round was just to get an indicative number so I could get decent prices for everyone!
Just email me your order and I will take it from there.
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17th March 2009, 12:11 AM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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The extenders are something that is only for the...
The extenders are something that is only for the US. Apparently these are commissioned by Bessey USA and not Bessey Germany - the makers of the clamps (where we are getting our clamps from...