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6th September 2019, 02:19 AM
Thread: Heligrind - Done
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Heligrind now available from Timbecon
Heligrind now available from Timbecon
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11th May 2018, 04:36 PM
Thread: Which lathe?
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Yeah! I guessed, I was lucky enough to obtain one...
Yeah! I guessed, I was lucky enough to obtain one some years ago from a deceased estate, certainlly could not have afforded a new one. Can't go past Vicmarc though.
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11th May 2018, 01:16 PM
Thread: Which lathe?
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Hi Guys A Stubby. No question. Cheers
Hi Guys
A Stubby. No question.
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18th April 2016, 11:38 AM
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I'm likewise, although I may want to re-record...
I'm likewise, although I may want to re-record some tracks at a higher resolution in the future so I am keeping the collection for the time being.
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12th April 2016, 12:03 PM
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Looks a nice little unit but seems expensive....
Looks a nice little unit but seems expensive. There are many other devices out there to choose from and they provide very good solutions. However, seems to me that having a computer is half way to...
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12th April 2016, 02:34 AM
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Hi Don't know how you would set up a BR player,...
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Don't know how you would set up a BR player, I think you would need some recording software, I use Alpinesoft UK's vinyl Studio for that and it records in real time whereas CD ripping software... -
10th April 2016, 03:01 PM
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hi Download dbpoweramp, rip your CDs to .flac...
hi
Download dbpoweramp, rip your CDs to .flac files. Have a look at JRiver Media Centre 21 (download trial) as playback software. This should set you on the right path.
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28th October 2009, 10:14 PM
Thread: Sheet Optimisation software
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NEW Yes I agree that maxcut is easy and yes optimik...
Yes I agree that maxcut is easy and yes optimik does require a modicum of intellectual investment, fun playing around with it tho.
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27th October 2009, 11:10 PM
Thread: Sheet Optimisation software
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NEW Easy to use. To try another one go to: OPTIMIK -...
Easy to use. To try another one go to: OPTIMIK - cutting optimize software - Download
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8th February 2008, 12:51 PM
Thread: Live centre for pen mandrel
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Get one with 2 bearings Rob
Get one with 2 bearings
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15th August 2006, 01:14 AM
Thread: What bandsaws are woodturners using?
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When I set up the work shop I purchased an...
When I set up the work shop I purchased an Elektra Beckam BAs 500. This has about 14" width and 12" depth of cut so is excellent for cutting big bowl blanks. The table is of aluminium but thats OK....
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17th May 2006, 01:55 AM
Thread: Triton's Awful Homepage Menu
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Triton site
Yeah not a bad site. Some good tools coming up too.
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17th May 2006, 01:38 AM
Thread: fascinating tree and timber facts
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What about Camphor laurel
Potentially dangerous. Has deadly liver carcinogens among its 18 odd nasties.
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17th May 2006, 01:28 AM
Thread: drilling long hole
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Boring bar
When I was it was a very boring time.
I worked in a boat building yard and we used to bore long shaft holes through the sternposts, deadwoods and keels of the big carvel boats being built. We had... -
17th May 2006, 01:05 AM
Thread: Interesting new joining system
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enlock
Looks good!! for the quick & dirty brigade.
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28th April 2006, 12:39 AM
Thread: Camphor Laurel Jewellery Box
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Warning. Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor Laurel)...
Warning. Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor Laurel) contains the deadly Safrol a narcotic carcinogen (cancer causing). Are you giving this to you mother or mother-in-law?
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Sorry to hear of your misfortune. You would have...
Sorry to hear of your misfortune. You would have cried heaps if they were Redwing boots!
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21st October 2005, 02:04 AM
Thread: Bargain Mother of all Fences
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Gawd, what you tell everybody for. I saw them...
Gawd, what you tell everybody for. I saw them today and was very tempted.
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21st October 2005, 01:57 AM
Thread: Help with Collet Guide Kit
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Pat warner sells precision offset bases for the...
Pat warner sells precision offset bases for the 621, one version is tapped to accept Porter cable guides. http://www.patwarner.com/. The Aussi dollar is not bad at the moment.
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21st October 2005, 01:42 AM
Thread: What type of drill bit?
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When I built my bench of laminated Vic Ash I...
When I built my bench of laminated Vic Ash I routed the laminations to accept an oblong section dog. there are four rows of dog holes about 6-7" apart slanted 2° towards the RH end which has a full...
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3rd August 2005, 11:31 PM
Thread: Western Red Vs Meranti???
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[QUOTE=markharrison] I've yet to see an aluminium...
[QUOTE=markharrison] I've yet to see an aluminium window sash rot and drop the glass! Yes, it has happened to me.
Yes, happened to me too and I built my own house.
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3rd August 2005, 12:57 AM
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HB If I was starting out again I would buy a...
HB
If I was starting out again I would buy a good bandsaw, drill press and a router then a table saw and never a Triton. But the most important is to acquire some good handtools and learn the... -
3rd August 2005, 12:33 AM
Thread: Western Red Vs Meranti???
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Use neither especially Meranti. WRC rots just...
Use neither especially Meranti. WRC rots just like any other wood it just takes longer. If I was using WRC again I would have generous overhanging eaves as protection from ingress of moisture and on...
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3rd August 2005, 12:10 AM
Thread: Improving Triton
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Poll: I had a Triton table (borrowed) and wasn't happy...
I had a Triton table (borrowed) and wasn't happy with it but was happy to give it back to the owner. The main trouble was that the plastic inserts were proud of the table so I dispensed with them....
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29th July 2005, 04:31 PM
Thread: Turning pens on big lathe
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Bodgy I turn pens on a full sized Omega Stubby...
Bodgy
I turn pens on a full sized Omega Stubby lathe and use a big roughing gouge to do it, but I have a titchy rest that just fits. BTW and I have said it before: Vic Wood has a unique mandrel... -
29th July 2005, 04:20 PM
Thread: Router Advice
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I have a 20 year old TR12 still going strong, I...
I have a 20 year old TR12 still going strong, I use this in a table, I had a Triton table (borrowed) and wasn't happy with it but was happy to give it back to the owner. I bought a de Walt 621 and...
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Try Vic Wood: http://www.ubeaut.com.au/vw.htm I...
Try Vic Wood: http://www.ubeaut.com.au/vw.htm I bought a bunch off him at a good price. His mandrels are quicker to use than the normal ones you see around, check this out. You can mention my name.
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22nd July 2005, 01:04 PM
Thread: Starting out
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Good to hear from you in South Florida. Remember...
Good to hear from you in South Florida.
Remember experience starts with beginning and wisdom comes with experience. Stick with the boys at the club, start small and progress and soon you will find... -
22nd July 2005, 12:50 PM
Thread: Hand planing
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Be very accurate in your joinery and go very...
Be very accurate in your joinery and go very carefully with dead sharp tools. An old two handed scraper plane is also a boon.
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Can you name the seve dwarfs straight off? Rob
Can you name the seve dwarfs straight off?
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22nd July 2005, 12:39 PM
Thread: computer help, please!!!
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Get XP Pro with SP2 this is a very stable system,...
Get XP Pro with SP2 this is a very stable system, depends whether your lap top can take it. Ubuntu linux seems a good alternative as somebody else has mentioned (have'nt received my disk yet). Photos...
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22nd July 2005, 12:19 PM
Thread: Where to purchase good screws?
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Sachys Robertson has hand drivers for square...
Sachys Robertson has hand drivers for square drive screws.
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22nd July 2005, 12:08 PM
Thread: Table Edge Routing
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If you want round corners do this hand held first...
If you want round corners do this hand held first with a masonite template of the desiired radius. If your top is thick saw the corners close to the line before routing. Then do all the edging on the...
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30th May 2005, 02:59 PM
Thread: Lathe Upgrade.
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I have a Stubby I bought 2nd hand 2 yrs ago. My...
I have a Stubby I bought 2nd hand 2 yrs ago. My first lathe and would not swap it for any other. A Rolls Royce of lathes. I learnt on a Vicmarc and that was very good. With a Stubby you can turn a...
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15th March 2005, 10:09 AM
Thread: My First Router
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Router bit maintenance
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I generally slip my cutters with fine and superfine diamond hones - the samll hand held variety. A quick lick and equl number of strokes on the back of each cutter blade helps a lot.... -
23rd November 2004, 11:14 AM
Thread: Router query
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Doc 0055 Buy a Triton and don't worry about a...
Doc 0055
Buy a Triton and don't worry about a router lift. Put in a car jack as a lift. Buy a smaller router eg deWalt 621 for hand jobs "ouch!!" and leave the triton permanently installed.
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23rd November 2004, 11:03 AM
Thread: What is your favorite screw?
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Poll: Could have been work hardened, best to get rolled...
Could have been work hardened, best to get rolled thread SS screws,try a yacht chandler.
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31st August 2004, 11:24 PM
Thread: Router's whcih one
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Poll: I have had a Hitachi TR12 for about 25 - 30 years...
I have had a Hitachi TR12 for about 25 - 30 years and is still going strong, A bit heavy for hand held work though. I mounted it in a Leigh FMT with excellent results and will mount it in a table...
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19th May 2004, 11:35 PM
Thread: New Mortise/Tenon Jig from Leigh
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Leigh FMT
I bought one of these a while ago, just had to have it. I intended to turn out some stools with M & T frames with woven tops, but haven't got round to it yet. I have used it once to put half inch...
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11th May 2004, 09:31 PM
Thread: Is this a bargain or what ?
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Hotrod, I hope you're not rushing this thing but...
Hotrod, I hope you're not rushing this thing but get there as fast as you can, sounds like a good deal. I learnt on Woodfast lathes at Vic Wood's and they are great. Go for it.