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11th November 2023, 12:09 PM
Thread: Flooring for a bathroom.
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Flooring for a bathroom.
Hi All, I am in the process of building a stand alone (donga style) bathroom, shower, toilet, vanity. It will be approx 4m x 3m. It will sit over a concrete slab with the floor raised approx 160mm,...
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Eureka, thanks DJ. its on that page >, Find...
Eureka, thanks DJ. its on that page >, Find latest posts.
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I should have clarified. I meant my old posts.
I should have clarified. I meant my old posts.
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Help
Hi All,
This maybe obvious, but is there anyway to view previous posts on this forum?
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5th December 2020, 09:25 AM
Thread: Painting over old creosote.
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Thanks all. I think I will test a small piece...
Thanks all. I think I will test a small piece with some leftover solaguard. I have a fence that has the posts creosoted on the bottoms. The fence has been painted with solaguard and also
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4th December 2020, 09:28 AM
Thread: Painting over old creosote.
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Painting over old creosote.
Hi All,
I have built a raised garden bed from some old power poles. Some of them have been treated with creosote and I'm looking for some type of paint to seal them. Does anyone out there have any... -
28th October 2020, 06:53 PM
Thread: What Router?
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I bought the makita yesterday and used it today....
I bought the makita yesterday and used it today. Super smooth and plenty of grunt. Time will tell but by the look and feel it will outlast me. So far so good.
I got from syd tools and as I was... -
24th October 2020, 05:22 PM
Thread: What Router?
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Well my trip to Bunnies was a bust. Under...
Well my trip to Bunnies was a bust. Under whelming, to say the least. All of the routers on offer looked like they would not outlast me, and that's saying something at my age.
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20th October 2020, 08:47 PM
Thread: What Router?
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Thanks everyone. I am going to Bunnies and...
Thanks everyone.
I am going to Bunnies and possibly Syd tools tomorrow so will check out what they have, but I'm leaning towards the Makita. I'll let you know how it goes.
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19th October 2020, 12:47 PM
Thread: What Router?
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Thanks all. You are right, Aussiephil, about...
Thanks all.
You are right, Aussiephil, about the GMC soft start. I think it starts at around 25,000rpm and ramps up to 29,000 top speed. From memory I think it only cost me around $100, with a box... -
18th October 2020, 07:26 PM
Thread: What Router?
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I did check the brushes and they are like new. I...
I did check the brushes and they are like new. I also pulled the switch apart (and spent 2hrs looking for the spring that flew out) The switch did look ok (ish) but still switches on/off...
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18th October 2020, 06:54 PM
Thread: What Router?
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What Router?
Hi All,
My first venture into this forum so bear with me.
I have 2 plunge routers,
1. 35yr old 1/4" Bosch. Doesn't get used very much but still working.
2. GMC 1/2" R1250S 1550w which has... -
31st August 2020, 04:57 PM
Thread: Bandsaw blade position on wheel
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A great forum!
This truly is a great forum. My simple question of, 'where should the blade sit on the wheel?', has been answered and much, much more.
Several things have been brought to my attention which could... -
29th August 2020, 12:54 PM
Thread: Bandsaw blade position on wheel
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Thanks
Thanks to all. The blade that I am using is a Lennox Woodmaster A.
As you said Tom, the model is very similar to others and I have found a manual for a SCMI SP600. It appears identical.
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28th August 2020, 06:00 PM
Thread: Bandsaw blade position on wheel
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Bandsaw blade position on wheel
Hi All,
I have an Italian bandsaw. It is a Sicar model Top 6. I am not sure how bandsaw sizing is calculated but the blade is about 4.5m long and it would cut about 250mm deep and about 500mm wide.... -
30th June 2020, 12:39 PM
Thread: Safety Issue - DW 125 Radial Arm saw
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Hi Bob, Well I managed to find someone in Sydney...
Hi Bob,
Well I managed to find someone in Sydney to rewind the 3 phase motor on my Tatry 125 RAS
It ended up costing $500 which I thought was ok. The guy that did it was great. (Thanks Mario)
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13th March 2019, 09:32 AM
Thread: White Ants in my heart!
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'Let the rivers run'
I spent a night watching youtube videos of river tables and yes, some of them certainly are spectacular.
I'm definitely leaning towards the river table option. I must admit though, that there is a... -
12th March 2019, 12:07 PM
Thread: White Ants in my heart!
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Thanks BobL. I did think about garden seats and...
Thanks BobL.
I did think about garden seats and yes, I do feel myself looking for the "sit down" option more these days, but I already have some garden seats, strategically placed.
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11th March 2019, 10:56 AM
Thread: White Ants in my heart!
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The white ants have all gone but the timber is...
The white ants have all gone but the timber is still in the shed, waiting for me to make something out of it.
The river table that you suggest seems to be the best option.
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15th October 2018, 04:36 PM
Thread: White Ants in my heart!
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White Ants in my heart!
Well I finally made a small mill for my chainsaw (thank you Brendan) I had 2 logs that I had cut down 30 years ago and decided to make something out of them.I was told it's Red Mahogany....
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15th October 2018, 01:41 PM
Thread: Saw chain recommendation
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My saw is a Stihl 038 Super. About a 1980 model....
My saw is a Stihl 038 Super. About a 1980 model. I used to cut the firewood for 4 families and more so the saw was used quite a bit and mostly the wood was half burnt, dirty etc. I also had access to...
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15th May 2017, 07:46 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Bible
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Bandsaw Bible
Hi All,
Some years ago I purchased a Bandsaw (along with some other machines)
It is a 'Sicar Top 6'.
Having now found how useful it is, I think I would like to learn a bit more about them... -
22nd March 2017, 04:43 PM
Thread: GMC 230mm Bandsaw. Redeye
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Thanks Crocy. I checked out the Ryobi models and...
Thanks Crocy. I checked out the Ryobi models and yes, GMC's are definite copies, however the Ryobi like mine looks like it has a timing (gear type) belt.
The belt on mine is a Micro V belt and after... -
14th March 2017, 08:44 PM
Thread: GMC 230mm Bandsaw. Redeye
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Thanks Fred. I tried the website but can't see...
Thanks Fred. I tried the website but can't see any belts that look like the small one off my BS
There is one on Ebay USA. It looks the same.
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14th March 2017, 08:08 PM
Thread: GMC 230mm Bandsaw. Redeye
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GMC 230mm Bandsaw. Redeye
Hi All,
Purchased a few years ago, very cheaply, was my GMC 230mm bandsaw with Redeye.
It's limitations are such that I only use it rarely and only for small things. It is however useful at times.... -
19th July 2016, 10:33 AM
Thread: Breaking Down Long Boards for Moving
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Hi Luke, Don't cut. Depending on which...
Hi Luke,
Don't cut.
Depending on which city/country/continent you are moving to, the importation laws all vary.
Importing any items of interest, i.e. timber, farm machinery, seeds etc. etc. into... -
23rd May 2016, 09:20 PM
Thread: Planer thicknesses advice needed
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Hi John.G. I don't think yours is the same as Big...
Hi John.G. I don't think yours is the same as Big Dazzas. The YHP-150B/15" (like mine) has a fixed cutting head and a moveable bed, which is probably not as good as the other way round, like yours....
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23rd May 2016, 12:13 PM
Thread: Planer thicknesses advice needed
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Hi Big Dazza. I have the same planer (very used)...
Hi Big Dazza. I have the same planer (very used) Did you sell yours yet?
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16th May 2016, 01:30 PM
Thread: Staining Blackbutt.
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Staining Blackbutt.
Hi All. I have a piece of Blackbutt 240mm x 70mm x 2.5m that I wish to use for an inside step. It's probably 50-60 yrs since it was originally installed into a house roof. I have sanded it back and...
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3rd May 2016, 05:57 PM
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Good job guys So the ladder is for the first cut...
Good job guys
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24th April 2015, 01:46 PM
Thread: Was a gate post, now a seat.
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Yes I did. I had more mechanical help pulling the...
Yes I did. I had more mechanical help pulling the post(s) out and making the seat than 20yrs ago when I dug the hole and stood it up.
(Also there were 2 posts)
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24th April 2015, 10:16 AM
Thread: Was a gate post, now a seat.
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The gate was nearly 6m. The tree was originally...
The gate was nearly 6m.
The tree was originally over hanging a friends house, and as my chainsaw was bigger than his, I got the job. (and the tree).
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23rd April 2015, 09:03 PM
Thread: Was a gate post, now a seat.
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Was a gate post, now a seat.
345557I recently removed my old gate post(s), that I put in over 20years ago.
Being reluctant to make it into firewood, I thought that I'd make a seat out of it.(I seem to need a seat more these... -
23rd April 2015, 08:10 PM
Thread: Lifting large nails from hardwood joists
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Pulling nails
The pinchers as described by RoyG are like the steelfixing pliers we used, back in the day.
Problem with using them on nails in hardwood is that you have to squeeze so hard that it ends up cutting... -
5th May 2014, 08:47 PM
Thread: 1920 Wood Carving
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1920 Wood Carving
Hi all.
This is my first time in this forum. I hope I've come to the right place.
My friend found a wood carving on the side of the road (council cleanup)
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1st December 2011, 07:15 PM
Thread: help deciding on 12-inch SCMS...
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Hi Colze, Did you end up buying the Milwaukee?...
Hi Colze,
Did you end up buying the Milwaukee?
I'm thinking of buying one $1199 inc GST with a stand and a vacuum
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1st December 2011, 05:53 PM
Thread: SCMS Again, Which one????????
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Well, after virtually deciding on the Metabo KGS...
Well, after virtually deciding on the Metabo KGS 315 Plus, I have given up on them for a couple of reasons.
Trying to get any info from them was impossible, they could not or would not, tell me... -
23rd November 2011, 06:30 PM
Thread: SCMS Again, Which one????????
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Does the Bosch GCM 12 GDL Professional Mitre saw ...
Does the Bosch GCM 12 GDL Professional Mitre saw have a locking mechanism for trenching cuts etc.The demo on youtube doesn't show.
The saw looks pretty good though
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23rd November 2011, 03:51 PM
Thread: SCMS Again, Which one????????
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I have just about talked myself into buying the...
I have just about talked myself into buying the Metabo, although I did send them (Metabo) an email asking,' where the KGS 315Plus, is made. They seem to be taking a long time to reply. Which...
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22nd November 2011, 04:53 PM
Thread: SCMS Again, Which one????????
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SCMS Again, Which one????????
Hi All,
I have been trying to decide which SCMS my kids would like to buy me for Christmas.
Although I haven't seen one in the flesh, I rather like the features and capacity of the Metabo KGS 315... -
22nd November 2011, 04:26 PM
Thread: Yet another Need help choosing SCMS
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SCMS Decisions, Decisions. Metabo KGS 315 plus????
Hi All,
I have been trying to decide which SCMS my kids should buy me for Christmas.
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9th July 2011, 11:05 AM
Thread: Tired of being robbed.
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Hi Skippy (Also a bit of a bleat) After years...
Hi Skippy (Also a bit of a bleat)
After years of making do with a wide variety of useless clamps, I too, went on a search for something decent and also for settled for Bessey.
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18th May 2011, 08:37 PM
Thread: Oregon Fungus
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Fungus on wood
Thanks for the replies.
I have attached (I think) a couple of pics of the dreaded fungus.
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11th May 2011, 04:40 PM
Thread: Oregon Fungus
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Oregon Fungus
Hi All,
I recently bought a truckload of Oregon timber.
Most of it is in packs and seems ok, however there is one pack of, 5m x 10" x 2" (60) that, after opening and using several sticks, I found... -
28th January 2011, 04:26 PM
Thread: Another short fingered forumite
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GORE WARNING Right Hand Pointer
The pain of it all. Bad luck mate.
I have spent a lifetime using and making all sorts of machinery, some of it very homemade that included a lawn mower made from an aluminium washing bowl, an... -
28th January 2011, 03:39 PM
Thread: Get a grip on your wood!!
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Get a grip on your wood!!
Hi All,
Does anyone? own, use, sell, know of, Bessy clamps Vario K Body Revo.
Are they a good thing? (I need new clamps)
Are there better clamps available?
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19th May 2010, 09:33 PM
Thread: Honking big BS
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Yep you're dead right about setting it up...
Yep you're dead right about setting it up correctly. I was given an oldish (De Walt copy) 14" Radial arm saw, by a mate. He said that it was rubbish, but after many hours of adjusting it now works...
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19th May 2010, 12:52 PM
Thread: Honking big BS
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slim...
slim G,day all,
I too, have a soft spot for the old, well made, heavy machines, and indeed had a very big, bandsaw arranged to buy. Unfortunatly, the seller, broke the cast iron table when he was... -
26th November 2009, 07:42 PM
Thread: Best joints to use.
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Joints
Thanks for the replies!
I have drawn the partial frame showing the joints that I have made.
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25th November 2009, 05:49 PM
Thread: Best joints to use.
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Best joints to use.
G,day all,
I am building an undercover, freestanding, bbq area (7m x 5m).
The basic frame is 150mm hardwood with 6 posts and top plate.
What would be the best joining method (posts to top plate)...