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11th February 2023, 04:17 PM
Thread: Hammer N4400 Bandsaw
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SOLD: Sold
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3rd February 2023, 03:00 PM
Thread: Hammer N4400 Bandsaw
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SOLD: Tuesday can work for me, can you DM me your...
Tuesday can work for me, can you DM me your phone number?
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3rd February 2023, 09:39 AM
Thread: Hammer N4400 Bandsaw
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SOLD: It's still available.
It's still available.
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3rd February 2023, 08:17 AM
Thread: gilbro jointer
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25th January 2023, 09:10 PM
Thread: Carbatec long bed jointer
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21st January 2023, 08:38 AM
Thread: Carbatec dust extractor
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VICTORIA I've just gone and had a closer look and it is a...
I've just gone and had a closer look and it is a Sherwood, I'd honestly forgotten that, it's basically the same unit with a different paint job
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16th January 2023, 04:18 PM
Thread: Carbatec long bed jointer
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SOLD: Hello, Thanks, sorry I didn't see the message...
Hello,
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15th January 2023, 12:35 PM
Thread: Hammer N4400 Bandsaw
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SOLD: Hi Duncan, I'm not around today but I could do...
Hi Duncan,
I'm not around today but I could do Monday after 5pm if that works for you? Or any day later in the week after 730pm
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12th January 2023, 08:35 PM
Thread: Carbatec long bed jointer
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SOLD: I don't know the current unit, but it's about...
I don't know the current unit, but it's about 1.4m long and if you remove the two bolts holding arm with the power switch it's about 1m high.
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12th January 2023, 11:42 AM
Thread: Carbatec long bed jointer
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SOLD: It's the 150mm unit
It's the 150mm unit
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12th January 2023, 10:36 AM
Thread: Carbatec dust extractor
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VICTORIA It's 2hp
It's 2hp
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11th January 2023, 04:04 PM
Thread: Hammer N4400 Bandsaw
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SOLD: Hi Adrian, It's single phase and is wired with...
Hi Adrian,
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11th January 2023, 12:21 PM
Thread: Carbatec mini lathe and tooling
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VICTORIA Carbatec mini lathe and tooling
Everything you need to start turning pens or small bowls mounted on a sturdy wooden bench with drawers for tools and small parts.
$400 ONO Pick up only brunswick east
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11th January 2023, 12:17 PM
Thread: Carbatec dust extractor
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VICTORIA Carbatec dust extractor
Basic dust extractor, good working condition
$200 pick up only East Brunswick
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11th January 2023, 12:14 PM
Thread: Carbatec long bed jointer
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SOLD: Carbatec long bed jointer
Good working condition, blades have seen little used since I last replaced them.
$500 Pick up only in Brunswick East
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11th January 2023, 12:09 PM
Thread: Hammer N4400 Bandsaw
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SOLD: Hammer N4400 Bandsaw
$2500 ONO comes with various blades In good condition, a bit of light surface rust that will be easily cleaned up.
Pick up only, Brunswick East
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11th February 2016, 05:44 PM
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Thanks. I'll probably just go for the router...
Thanks.
I'll probably just go for the router table version in that case
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8th February 2016, 06:03 PM
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Sliding table attachments for cabinet saw
Hello All;
Work life balance has returned so I'm getting back into woodworking and I am going to buy a Harvey table saw.
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13th December 2012, 06:55 AM
Thread: Radial arm saw blade
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Radial arm saw blade
I can't find any details on the blade but looking at the quality of the tools they sell I wouldn't expect to much
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23rd April 2012, 08:03 PM
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I use these guys Urban Salvage - Recycled /...
I use these guys
Urban Salvage - Recycled / Reclaimed Timber Flooring, Floorboards, Melbourne, Building Materials, Second Hand, Wood.
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23rd April 2012, 01:06 PM
Thread: Flai Mustang Blade
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Does he have anything other then the video...
Does he have anything other then the video review? that's all I've been able to find.
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23rd April 2012, 10:27 AM
Thread: Radial arm saw blades
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More then that; it is dangerous to push cut. ...
More then that; it is dangerous to push cut.
When you pull cut the first teeth are pushing the work back into fence and down towards the table, when you pull cut the first teeth are pushing the... -
23rd April 2012, 10:15 AM
Thread: Flai Mustang Blade
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Thanks, You do need that many teeth when ripping...
Thanks, You do need that many teeth when ripping on a RAS to avoid lift.
I might post a review many I've had a bit of a play with the blade as it's pretty exxy and not much info is around on how... -
19th April 2012, 04:13 PM
Thread: Flai Mustang Blade
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Flai Mustang Blade
So I'm curious; I've heard a lot of good things about this blade, excellent cut finish copes with nails (which is great for us recycle timber folks).
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12th November 2011, 02:45 PM
Thread: Asbestos in Redgum gate posts
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Hi All; Thanks for the replies. Luckily this...
Hi All;
Thanks for the replies. Luckily this wasn't my site so I just informed the contractor my suspicions and left them behind. (no pics I'm sorry)
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9th November 2011, 11:11 AM
Thread: Asbestos in Redgum gate posts
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Asbestos in Redgum gate posts
HI All;
Scavenging fence posts today I was delighted to see in the pile a couple of 300x300 Redgum gate posts, until I looked at the ends and realised they were a glue up of of a couple of redgum... -
6th November 2011, 07:52 AM
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There is a couple of threads on this forum...
There is a couple of threads on
this forum regarding ripping on a scms. I believe the consenus is don't do it.
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4th November 2011, 06:38 PM
Thread: Docking lengths on Kapex KS120
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you can clamp a stop to your bench if it is long...
you can clamp a stop to your bench if it is long enough. if not put a stop on a saw horse the right distance from the blade and weight it down so it doesn't move
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1st November 2011, 09:06 PM
Thread: Beginner section
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Hi Chris; Welcome to the forum! Have a read...
Hi Chris;
Welcome to the forum!
Have a read of"Groggy's Woodworkers Startup Links" (Follow the forum library link on the right of the site) The learning pages listed there are pretty good.
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27th October 2011, 02:57 PM
Thread: How do u dispose of turps after use?
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Gum Turpentine is pretty easy to buy Bunnings and...
Gum Turpentine is pretty easy to buy Bunnings and some larger hardware stores have it. You can also source it from a good artists suppliers
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26th October 2011, 07:13 PM
Thread: How do u dispose of turps after use?
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I'm up with that. I was sort of responding to a...
I'm up with that. I was sort of responding to a pet peeve of mine "It must be better/healthy/good for you it's natural" which is often not the case.
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25th October 2011, 01:37 PM
Thread: How do u dispose of turps after use?
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Natural does not equal good!
Natural does not equal good! (Think of Oleander, Deadly Nightshade, and Cane Toads!)
Gum Turpentine is really nasty stuff and causes a number of illnesses when adsorbed through the skin.
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14th June 2011, 09:42 AM
Thread: gilbro jointer
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Frank at northern machinery in Preston (03) 9484...
Frank at northern machinery in Preston (03) 9484 6726 is the son of the (now defunct) manufacturer of Gilbro tools, and runs a decent second hand machinery shop. He may be able to help
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4th April 2011, 07:17 PM
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Hi I have a similar table saw (a 10" MJ2325G)...
Hi
I have a similar table saw (a 10" MJ2325G) and am happy with it, except for the fence which I find needs a lot of adjustment.
I used it to build the (nearly complete!) bathroom cabinet in... -
27th March 2011, 12:56 PM
Thread: How to cut accurately with a router
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With one end of the fence fixed and the other...
With one end of the fence fixed and the other pivoting around this point it is easy to make quite fine adjustments as the distance moved at the far end is much greater then the distance moved at the...
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26th March 2011, 02:23 PM
Thread: How to cut accurately with a router
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Hi Kaiser; A router table doesn't have to cost...
Hi Kaiser;
A router table doesn't have to cost much. Mine is a melamine offcut which I clamped off the edge of my assembly table with a fence made from a bit of hardwood I pulled from a skip and... -
26th March 2011, 02:00 PM
Thread: How to cut accurately with a router
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Probably the same reason I didn't, who needs to...
Probably the same reason I didn't, who needs to think much with the Internet and Google to solve all our problems :2tsup:
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25th March 2011, 06:22 PM
Thread: How to cut accurately with a router
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Hi Kaiser; It seems to me like you're not...
Hi Kaiser;
It seems to me like you're not getting step 2 correct. As the part of the cutter which does the cutting is proud of the main body of the cutter it is easy to introduce an error by not... -
21st February 2011, 08:45 AM
Thread: New server - REPORT PROBLEMS HERE
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IMPORTANT site down 20/2/2011
for about 20 minutes last night, sometime after 6:30pm, apologies for not being able to give a more accurate time!
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11th January 2011, 01:13 PM
Thread: torque workcentre accuracy?
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torque workcentre accuracy?
Hello All;
I'm looking at upgrading some of my workshop and am considering a torque workcentre if only for the versitility per sqr meter factor.
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3rd November 2010, 08:03 PM
Thread: Thicknesser Options
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slightly off topic
You've probably already thought of this but make sure your budget includes a metal detector and materials for a sharpening jig for the jointer/planner blades if you are working with recycled timber....
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2nd November 2010, 07:45 AM
Thread: Replacement parts for Senco nail gun
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Hi Sol; Thanks for the reply. I phoned...
Hi Sol;
Thanks for the reply.
I phoned them and what is a $44 part in the US is a $230 part is .au! I expect to pay a little more when buying local (smaller market and all that) but this is... -
30th October 2010, 11:53 AM
Thread: Replacement parts for Senco nail gun
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Replacement parts for Senco nail gun
Hi All;
I'm searching for a couple of replacement parts for an old Senco SCN65 nail gun. I;ve found a couple of online places in the US but would prefer to buy locally if I can.
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28th May 2010, 04:43 PM
Thread: moving house with a 8" jointer
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I moved a 12" jointer with a similar length bed...
I moved a 12" jointer with a similar length bed recently. We ended up lieing it on its side on some folded up old wool blankets (which both help slide it on and off and provide some cushioning).
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22nd April 2010, 07:59 PM
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Tom Casper's Workbench in a weekend...
Tom Casper's Workbench in a weekend might be a good place to start.
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20th April 2010, 04:14 PM
Thread: Cutting Lap Joints by Hand
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I'll second all the advice re. a circular saw....
I'll second all the advice re. a circular saw. You can cut anything by hand, and a lap joint not too hard with practice but a power tool with a depth stops is a lot faster (even if somewhat less...
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8th April 2010, 10:28 PM
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You should also have a read of ...
You should also have a read of
http://www.timber.net.au/index.php/outdoor-timber.html
If you chose the wrong wood (even hardwood can rot quickly) it will quietly rot away and one day when you... -
8th April 2010, 06:22 PM
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I like northern machinery for second hand fear,...
I like northern machinery for second hand fear, Frank's a nice guy and his gear is reasonably priced. Woodworking Machine Specialists is nearly next door is you're after new stuff too.
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6th April 2010, 07:08 PM
Thread: Excess pen blank give away
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Excess pen blank give away
Hi All;
I picked up a bag of off cuts from Shiver Me Timbers a couple of week ago and now have a life time supply of nice aged, blackwood (I think) pen blanks.
Any one in the Thornbury area of... -
9th March 2010, 06:21 PM
Thread: quick and easy workbench
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Hi Jason; Check out Easy to build workbench...
Hi Jason;
Check out
Easy to build workbench
Pretty simple and cheap, if you don't have a spare door buy some 19mm ply for the top
Building A Low-Cost Sturdy Work Bench From 2x4's And OSB