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11th February 2009, 02:29 PM
Thread: I Wonder If
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Iron? You have not seen melted cars from fire...
Iron? You have not seen melted cars from fire storms.
Steel gets so hot you would blister inside and it would suck all the air out. They make fire tents but even here in So California we had... -
9th February 2009, 04:11 PM
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DONE Ryobi here in the states is considered a home...
Ryobi here in the states is considered a home owner tool. I keep one on my boat because they are cheap and I do not need a lot of torque or battery time. You can get an 18V here for around $69. ...
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9th February 2009, 08:22 AM
Thread: Are you a Manual Arts Teacher
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Poll: Smart or not
It does not take long for one to know a person. For those who know their sbject they can spot a fool because he gives himself away. Take up another line of work. You do not have the skills to...
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2nd November 2008, 12:02 AM
Thread: Makita Recipro Saw
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I have never seen any one use a Sawsall for yard...
I have never seen any one use a Sawsall for yard work. I am not saying they don't here in the US. I own a large farm and never had a use for one. I have used mine for cutting steel fence post but...
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1st November 2008, 11:54 PM
Thread: Leigh D1600 Dovetail Jig - Done
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I paid full price for my Leigh jig. Then several...
I paid full price for my Leigh jig. Then several years later I was at the swapmeet and some one had 2 of them. The new model and the old model. I asked how much and they said $50 easch. I handed...
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1st November 2008, 11:51 PM
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DONE Ryobi is a good home owners line. They are well...
Ryobi is a good home owners line. They are well built but the batteries and torque are not there. The price is right for the homeowner. For comercial use they do not hold up and the batteries...
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1st November 2008, 11:46 PM
Thread: best belt sander???
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I have a dozen belt sanders but I have had a...
I have a dozen belt sanders but I have had a Makita for 30 years. I droped it and had to replace the handle over 25 years ago. I like the Makita because it is lighter and easier to use. I like it...
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6th February 2008, 06:50 AM
Thread: Drill bit sharpening.
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This is the old standard gage and measuring tool...
This is the old standard gage and measuring tool used here in the US by tool makers. The key is to have each flute length exactly the same length. The first job I had was in a mchine shop...
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6th February 2008, 06:37 AM
Thread: Handy Pins
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Pin the tail on the donkey?
Pin the tail on the donkey?
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6th February 2008, 06:24 AM
Thread: Mystery solved!
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Wikipedia is a site anyone can make a post. ...
Wikipedia is a site anyone can make a post. There are thousand of W's sites with wrong information. If you want you should be able to psot there unless something has changed as of late.
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10th January 2008, 03:22 PM
Thread: Never seen one of these
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I bought one last year for $175 US dollars. ...
I bought one last year for $175 US dollars. They are rare.
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20th April 2006, 02:00 PM
Thread: Legacy Ornamental mill
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Not in Australia
You would be wrong if you placed a bet. I took one to Coffs Harbour a few years back. I do not have a car there and have a small shop in the one car garage. I had one here at my shop and found one...
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20th April 2006, 01:46 PM
Thread: Porter-Cable nailgun
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Fence
You don't need a nail gun for the fence.
Do not use nails Use Zink screw or hot gal. They will not pull out and hold forever.
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22nd March 2006, 03:16 AM
Thread: Shed on stumps?
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Stumps?
Why build on stumps. dig out the hill Pour concrete walls and floor. Build a cement roof and then rubber sheet it and put a deck on top. This way the shop will be in the ground with one wall of...
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6th March 2006, 09:12 AM
Thread: 14" band saw parts
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Free parts
No one needs free parts for a band saw? You pick up in Sydney or Coffs. Or You pay shippping from Coffs. I bring a trunk on every trip I sell the tools i bring and It almost pays for my trip. ...
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24th February 2006, 01:29 PM
Thread: 14" band saw parts
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14" band saw parts
I picked up a bandsaw without a motor and table for $25. It is an exact copy of my Rockwell/Delta 14" band saw. I wanted to cut a whole in the lower door for a dust port so I would not mess up my...
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24th February 2006, 01:20 PM
Thread: 14" Bandsaw, What to buy.
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Screwdriver
A Screwdriver is not a screwdrive unless there is Vodka and orange juice behind it.
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24th February 2006, 01:16 PM
Thread: Look for business partner
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too good to be true
This one is good. Blade? What kind of blade. Gay blade, bent blade, knife blade, blade of grass, blade runner? You know nothing abut the mareket. The mareket is the first thing you need to know about...
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7th February 2006, 09:03 AM
Thread: Sharpening 101
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sand, cold weather etc.
I love how the blogs go.
Question. Do you want a perfect tool collection or do you want to enjoy working? I have been dealing with antique tools for 40 years and have never seen the back of an old... -
14th January 2006, 05:10 AM
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lathe service
My nephew in Penrith has a little machine shop.
His name is Paul Rushwroth.
He will make anything. Don't know what he charges. He is lisenced and a legal busness. I have a box full of machine... -
27th December 2005, 11:01 AM
Thread: Bodgy Compressor Repairs
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Christmas.
Glad you got your part. I was going to tell you to make a sand cast mold and pour your own part.
All these post about cheap compressors is a compelling argument for buying good compressors.
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27th November 2005, 10:41 AM
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Even we are laughing at this one. It is the but...
Even we are laughing at this one. It is the but of every joke this week.
As for our measurements. Thank King George of jolley old England for that one. All or medical, science, physics etc are all... -
26th November 2005, 01:22 PM
Thread: Postage Costs vs Time from LV
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Shipping
My inlaws live in Coffs Harbour. I shipp things sea mail. they can take up to 12 weeks. They must take the long way around. One question. You sounded like you wanted to save money. If you...
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25th November 2005, 02:56 PM
Thread: Advice on carving chisels please
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Chisels
I have been on Ebay this week because I have been under the weather.
I have noticed that there are a lot of very good carving tools on Ebay that are located in Australia and England. Stabui, 2... -
25th November 2005, 02:41 PM
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Parts
I am parting out an import 14" It is 25 years old. It has 2 knobs that hold the doors on and they are just like my 14" Delta. I can send you the guid brushes and berrings etc and housing if you...
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25th November 2005, 02:34 PM
Thread: Thrust bearing for BAS450
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Berrings
I don't have a thrust berring on my 14" Delta bandsaw but I do on my 20" Delta. I have a thrust on my Hitachi resaw but that is a $3000 saw. I think a regulare berring will work just fine. I...
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20th November 2005, 09:17 AM
Thread: Bending S.S.Tubing
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tube bending
They make machines that do this but for the home job you can make several jigs from wood. Turn on a late a block of wood the diameter you desire and then turn a concave half round a little larger...
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1st November 2005, 03:13 PM
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Help
Hello, I am here to do the 12 step program. I am addicted to tools.
I saw that you are into scrapers. I have an extra Stanley 12 forsale. $125 US pluss shipping. Or I can bring it next year when... -
1st November 2005, 03:02 PM
Thread: ?
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My nephew wants met to get a good air die grinder. Can any of you tell me if your grinders in Au have metric or inch chucks? I find great buys on used air tools but I don't know what size is used...
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1st November 2005, 02:53 PM
Thread: WTB metric Micrometers
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Ok, the wife has not left. Not to say I don't wish sometimes. LOL The mexicans are costing us billions is health care but they do the crap Americans are to lazy to do. I bought a set of Starrett...
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26th October 2005, 02:37 PM
Thread: WTB metric Micrometers
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WTB metric Micrometers
I am in California but spend part of my time in Coffs Harbour. I hav a condo there. I also have little machine shop in the grage. All small machines but I have fun. Does anyone have a good set...
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21st October 2005, 07:29 AM
Thread: Anyone Know What This Is?
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It does not look like it is for tile. How...
It does not look like it is for tile.
How about a marking guid for laying out wood. You can set the depth and slide it along while marking your lay out. I have been collecting tools for 40 years... -
14th June 2005, 03:15 AM
Thread: Left handed tools
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Left Right Left
I do a lot of things left handed without thinking about it. Most of the time I eat left handed. I am one of the lucky one. What bothers me is those who think they have a right for companies to...
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11th June 2005, 04:32 PM
Thread: bandsaw wheels
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I hope you have a good welder and a pile of...
I hope you have a good welder and a pile of steel. My x father inlaw built one from wood years ago. It never did a good job. It flexed when he tightend the blade. The guides never lined up etc. ...
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4th June 2005, 02:59 AM
Thread: Bosch Circular Saw blades
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Blades
Try Forest blades for any saw. Once you use them you will never use anything else. You will give up an arm for one of the blades. It will save time and money. You will not need to sand a cut.
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30th May 2005, 03:57 PM
Thread: Lathe Upgrade.
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Here it comes
Learnt ( learned) It is thickness planer not thicknesser or how ever you Aussies say and spell that word. Now my wife is an Aussie and she has perfect grammar so I know you were taught better. Back...
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30th May 2005, 04:47 AM
Thread: I support the Eagles!
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Football?
You call that foot ball? Bunch of wimps running around in gay shorts trying to kick a ball and make a big deal of things when they score because it is rare.
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29th May 2005, 06:55 PM
Thread: Delta Q3 vibration
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Problems Vibration
The wife is an Aussie. She if funny and so is her Mum in Coffs Harbour.
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29th May 2005, 06:39 PM
Thread: Delta vibration
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oil and grease
Almost all the scroll saws need oiling. Even the Hawk and Hagner need lube. The new Hawks have thrust berrings and they say you do not need to oil that model. Either you have a direct drive or a...
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29th May 2005, 08:09 AM
Thread: Which Tablesaw again
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Hp
There are different ways to rate horse power. Don't be fooled the Jet is a better motor all the way around. Better windings, berrings etc.
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21st May 2005, 01:38 PM
Thread: Ryobi bandsaw
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Ryobi band saw
If it is the little 9 inch saw it is a model makers saw. It is not good for hard wood over 1 inch thick. If you are making very small parts it is great. If you are making larger parts or using it...
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21st May 2005, 01:08 PM
Thread: Ryobi 254 Radial arm saw
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Radial arm saws
The saw you are looking at does not have much use. A good miter guage on the table saw or a good compound miter saw will make good cuts. The radial will not make a good miter cut. Compound cuts are...
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30th January 2005, 04:17 PM
Thread: Workking with Aluminium
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On small portable welders the lead must be kept...
On small portable welders the lead must be kept streight, the moter is not strong enough to feed the stiff aluminum. It does not matter the brand. Works every time. I went to the international...
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30th January 2005, 08:36 AM
Thread: National Anthem
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We lost becuse of dumb ass Conners. The womens...
We lost becuse of dumb ass Conners. The womens team beat him in the pretrials but he demanded that he take over thier boat. The women out sailed him by a good distance. I have met him because I...
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30th January 2005, 07:35 AM
Thread: Sqeeky when cutting?
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Try backing of upper and lower guides. The noise...
Try backing of upper and lower guides. The noise might be in the wheel berrings. If there is no noise there try setting the lower guides. You should run the saw until the blade is running smoth then...
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28th January 2005, 06:44 PM
Thread: Router Table Safety
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We call them feather boards here in the US. Just...
We call them feather boards here in the US. Just so you know if you do not understand us yanks. Be safe but don't be afraid. It will get you in trouble every time. Rick
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28th January 2005, 06:38 PM
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Question
Tell me again just why do you have a cat? No pets no problems and more to spend on tools
You get what you deserve. Life should come with instructions. Having cats should be one of the no,... -
28th January 2005, 06:22 PM
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Sound like you are having a hard time. Take a...
Sound like you are having a hard time. Take a fine file or small stone and smooth out the key way. It he key has been hit it might need a slight hit with the file. You need pully pullers to remove...
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28th January 2005, 06:09 PM
Thread: Workking with Aluminium
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One, why bother polishing the aluminum? Won't...
One, why bother polishing the aluminum? Won't make the table any better. Time better served working. Two, Use a hand 4 or 5 inch grinding wheel on a hand grinder. Three, They do make wheels...
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28th January 2005, 05:50 PM
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Glue
Velcro for a 12 inch disk is very expensive. Personaly I have never seen a velcro disk that large. I don't doubt that they make them I just have never seen them in the catalogs or at the wood shows....