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9th April 2024, 02:51 PM
Thread: Paulownia log
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VICTORIA It isn't too bad for musical instruments eg...
It isn't too bad for musical instruments eg ukuleles either - just wrong state for me.
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3rd March 2024, 06:31 PM
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SOUTH AUST Hi KG I'd be very interested in the finger...
Hi KG
I'd be very interested in the finger jointer which is the piece aargh referred to.
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22nd January 2024, 06:09 PM
Thread: Sliding table mini mitre
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Sliding table mini mitre
I had Hammer K3 attachment envy after I saw the small mitre attachment that came with a neighbors set up.
It has a pretty ingenious method of setting 90 degrees reliably - that was a step too far. ... -
8th September 2023, 06:34 PM
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N.S.W. Carbatec Jointer Thicknesser adjusting wing casting
I bought a second hand 10" carbabtec jointer thicknesser and did it up for my own use.
There was a crack in the casting that really made the adjusting cam kind of useless.
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14th August 2023, 06:46 PM
Thread: Tormek Shaft Replacement
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Tormek Shaft Replacement
My Tormek 1200 1st gen was running really slow and needed a push to get it started.
Did some searching and decided to pull the shaft out and have a look.
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17th April 2023, 03:41 PM
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N.S.W. Bump - will close and head to other market places...
Bump - will close and head to other market places if no interest here soon
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14th April 2023, 07:11 PM
Thread: Mini G clamps
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Ok - I promise I'm done. Used the Al stand from...
Ok - I promise I'm done.
Used the Al stand from a dead iMac.
Around 6.5mm thick, got some M4 stainless threaded rod and I'm actually happier with the last ones.
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12th April 2023, 05:30 PM
Thread: Mini G clamps
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And this is why you can never have too many...
And this is why you can never have too many clamps.
Hard to see but there are 6 crammed around this cutout - much easier to fit and reinforce for tuner/pre amp before the back is on.
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11th April 2023, 11:36 AM
Thread: Mini G clamps
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Yeah - those are actually quite bulky - even mine...
Yeah - those are actually quite bulky - even mine are bigger than I would like.
The black original is quite fine, very light and great for small spaces.
They are "futters" or at least copies of
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10th April 2023, 09:00 PM
Thread: Mini G clamps
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Mini G clamps
I was making some ukuleles the other day and was using some very small G clamps to hold small bits of timber reinforcing cutouts for tuners etc and I had to do one side at a time because I only had 3...
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4th April 2023, 07:57 PM
Thread: Japanese made Sash Clamps
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SOLD: I'll take it.
I'll take it.
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1st April 2023, 05:20 PM
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N.S.W. Carbatec long bed 6" Jointer Helical Cutter
Long Bed Jointer - 1400, helical cutter.
Cutters still have 1 clean rotation.
Built in mobile base
$900
Frenchs Forest Area
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10th October 2022, 05:39 PM
Thread: Domino wannabe & Mortise Jig
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Add a dovetail slide joint to the plate and screw...
Add a dovetail slide joint to the plate and screw block, if ABS then smear with acetone, slide it in and it will never move again - would look awesome in two tone.
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9th October 2022, 09:40 PM
Thread: Domino wannabe & Mortise Jig
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Not too bad, the power of 3D printing is doing...
Not too bad, the power of 3D printing is doing the things that are painful by regular means
I've sketched on your model where you could easily thin to a web, all lumpy corners can be radiused, no... -
6th October 2022, 01:28 PM
Thread: Domino wannabe & Mortise Jig
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More or less finished Fwiw I shimmed for the...
More or less finished
Fwiw I shimmed for the festool with .8mm Aluminium flashing - again because I had it kicking around, it's super easy to cut and won't create a galvanic reaction on this jig.... -
4th October 2022, 06:22 PM
Thread: Domino wannabe & Mortise Jig
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I was pondering how to clamp a 45 degree edge...
I was pondering how to clamp a 45 degree edge into a corner when it all became obvious.
Clamp a square into the corner, do all the tap size drilling together on one end (label carefully).
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4th October 2022, 12:39 PM
Thread: Domino wannabe & Mortise Jig
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Fusion was where I did my retrospective drawing,...
Fusion was where I did my retrospective drawing, consider bringing the lock nut in from the side, then the captured nut can drop in a vertical slot.
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3rd October 2022, 09:21 PM
Thread: Domino wannabe & Mortise Jig
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Honestly - I'd rather share the plans, share the...
Honestly - I'd rather share the plans, share the love.
To monetise this would be a chore.
It's probably more than a few hours all told, on a small scale I'd be charging between 200-300 before it... -
3rd October 2022, 08:54 PM
Thread: Domino wannabe & Mortise Jig
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Last time I 3d printed anything near this size it...
Last time I 3d printed anything near this size it took forever and warped a lot and also provided a few bird nests, good luck
I can add the diagonal ribs and send an stl file if you are that crazy -... -
3rd October 2022, 12:40 PM
Thread: Domino wannabe & Mortise Jig
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Domino wannabe & Mortise Jig
I saw a jig on facebook marketplace and got half way through buying it when I realised it was probably too cheap to be true.
(Tianli router jig will find it if curious)
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20th September 2022, 10:26 AM
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VICTORIA Arrived in mint condition - will be well used,...
Arrived in mint condition - will be well used, thanks.
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13th September 2022, 07:33 PM
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VICTORIA I'll take the Stanley No. 80 Scraper Thanks Sean
I'll take the Stanley No. 80 Scraper
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8th January 2022, 10:46 AM
Thread: Stanley no5 plane
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SOLD: I'll take it
I'll take it
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8th January 2022, 10:43 AM
Thread: Aussie Carter no7 jointer plane
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SOLD: I'll take it.
I'll take it.
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27th November 2020, 12:52 PM
Thread: 2HP Dust Collector 1
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N.S.W. Heading to gumtree this w/e if no takers
Heading to gumtree this w/e if no takers
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27th November 2020, 12:51 PM
Thread: 2HP Dust Collector 2
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N.S.W. Heading to gumtree this w/e if no takers
Heading to gumtree this w/e if no takers
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14th November 2020, 03:49 PM
Thread: 2HP Dust Collector 2
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N.S.W. 2HP Dust Collector 2
I have rebuilt two collectors from a collection of parts and have purchased missing components. Both collectors are pictured operating - you can see the bag inflated. They have minor imperfections...
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14th November 2020, 03:46 PM
Thread: 2HP Dust Collector 1
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N.S.W. 2HP Dust Collector 1
I have rebuilt two collectors from a collection of parts and have purchased missing components. Both collectors are pictured operating - you can see the bag inflated.
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23rd September 2020, 08:25 AM
Thread: Hafco Woodmaster Dust Collector.
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N.S.W. I'll take it - PM sent to exchange details
I'll take it - PM sent to exchange details
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22nd September 2020, 12:43 PM
Thread: Hafco Woodmaster Dust Collector.
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N.S.W. I'll take it - If 2hp like I think it is
I'll take it - If 2hp like I think it is
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26th April 2020, 06:31 PM
Thread: Australian Rugby's Near Death Moment
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I find it hard to believe that no one in a...
I find it hard to believe that no one in a position to make a difference can't see that the majority of games on subscription only = shrinking fan base.
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19th April 2020, 10:07 AM
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N.S.W. Sold - hopefully off to get some real use.
Sold - hopefully off to get some real use.
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18th April 2020, 11:10 PM
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NEW Makita Mower & Multi Function Power Head Combo Kit with Attachments
I have no affiliation with any brand and agonised over switching from petrol to cordless garden tools (mower & brush cutter) for way too long.
For me the main contenders were Ego and Makita - AEG... -
17th April 2020, 08:55 PM
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N.S.W. Yes still available
Yes still available
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15th February 2020, 09:16 PM
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N.S.W. Mortise drilling Machine - Frenchs Forest area
Carbatec Mortise drilling machine - very low usage.
Bolts to hold clamp to table may be missing, includes accessories and drill set as pictured.
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13th February 2020, 02:59 PM
Thread: Record Power - Pro Midi Lathe
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N.S.W. SOLD - thanks rustynail - a pleasure to meet you
SOLD - thanks rustynail - a pleasure to meet you
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8th February 2020, 10:15 PM
Thread: Record Power - Pro Midi Lathe
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N.S.W. Price drop - $200 - one week then closing
Price drop - $200 - one week then closing
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18th January 2020, 07:28 AM
Thread: Record Power - Pro Midi Lathe
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N.S.W. Hi - Thread is 3/4 and 1 Morse taper
Hi - Thread is 3/4 and 1 Morse taper
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11th January 2020, 04:44 PM
Thread: Record Power - Pro Midi Lathe
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N.S.W. Record Power - Pro Midi Lathe
RECORD POWER - identical to Carbatec pro midi lathe with the Record power branding (carbatec - $535.20)
Loacation - Frenchs Forest area
Some light surface rusting
Price - $250
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10th October 2019, 12:43 AM
Thread: Bending Timber
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Looks good - you may end up with little flat...
Looks good - you may end up with little flat spots in between pressure points of dogs.
Type of glue will govern springback - if you use a pva or even crosslinking pva it will straighten a bit.
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5th June 2019, 09:17 PM
Thread: Spreading Clamps DIY
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Spreading Clamps DIY
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This allows you to glue kerfings on both sides and wind in later for removal - first test works really well.
Threaded rod, 2 nyloc nuts, 2 T-nuts, 2 washers, scrap timber and about 10... -
23rd May 2019, 10:35 PM
Thread: Spool Clamps DIY
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Spool Clamps DIY
I was looking at buying a set from stewmac - predelivery almost $10 ea - after delivery more like $16
Threaded rod 1/4" - one length does 4, Tnut pk 4, Tube - 1 roll does 100, hard nylon for washer... -
17th October 2018, 08:42 PM
Thread: Ryobi Bandsaw Sydney
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N.S.W. Sold - best of luck to dozerz
Sold - best of luck to dozerz
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15th October 2018, 08:01 PM
Thread: Ryobi Bandsaw Sydney
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N.S.W. Yes - still available
Yes - still available
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13th October 2018, 08:54 AM
Thread: Ryobi Bandsaw Sydney
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N.S.W. Yes - still available.
Yes - still available.
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29th September 2018, 09:04 AM
Thread: Ryobi Bandsaw Sydney
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N.S.W. Ryobi Bandsaw Sydney
Ryobi 400W Bandsaw - $150
As far as I can tell box was never opened, I can't give any opinion on it as I have no intention of opening it.
Selling for someone who purchased years ago and will never... -
29th June 2018, 09:06 PM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
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CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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16th July 2016, 11:19 PM
Thread: ACT Mackay Cedar
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Works well, turns well finishes beautifully but...
Works well, turns well finishes beautifully but the dust is like breathing pepper - I've never worked another timber quite as harsh on the dust side.
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5th January 2016, 02:10 PM
Thread: Domino: What am i doing wrong
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Ok I might have this wrong but you may be better...
Ok I might have this wrong but you may be better off with the domino machine flat on a surface and the piece vertical for one cut and face down for the other.
If you are referencing then taking a... -
5th January 2016, 12:22 PM
Thread: Domino: What am i doing wrong
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A little hard to see how you are using this jig...
A little hard to see how you are using this jig without the workpiece or domino cutter in the frame.
Domino in a standard set up will be very close to the middle of the thickness of a 19mm board. ...