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  1. Great stuff there. BUT this is an Australian...

    Great stuff there. BUT this is an Australian website.
    I see on your website you only ship to USA. Is this because shipping to here is very expensive? Or jut too hard with customs/regulations etc?...
  2. HEADS UP I was very keen to get to this event. Sadly I...

    I was very keen to get to this event. Sadly I have family issues to contend with which means I'll be interstate and cannot attend.
    Particularly looking for some Stanley No 50 parts and blades....
  3. Thanks Ian, but a moot point as the boat has...

    Thanks Ian, but a moot point as the boat has sailed.
    However, Carbatec now have these in stock.....
    So I've bought one from them and along with other stuff in my order, got free postage.
    I hope...
  4. Bugga, I would have gotten a shooting sander...

    Bugga, I would have gotten a shooting sander 05Z1501, 8 inch, but it is out of stock in the Calgary store until at least the 9th Feb.
    Thanks for the fantastic opportunity.
    Lyle
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    Thanks for your quick reply. I'll do that...

    Thanks for your quick reply. I'll do that research.
    I don't think I can heat these boxes to set the sap.
    I might have a look at the way I could do the remaining boards though.
    I wonder if a thin...
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    Nth QLD silky oak bleeding sap/resin

    I bought some boards of 1/4 sawn Nth QLD silky oak over 2 years ago. Boards are 8mm thick. Beautiful figure. I've stored these flat and stickered in my shed ever sine I bought them, I'm in Newcastle...
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    Imagine what is in the bottom of those molasses...

    Imagine what is in the bottom of those molasses vats....:o:o
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    Thanks for the replies. I found this whilst...

    Thanks for the replies.
    I found this whilst exploring.
    Not much info.
    But now at least I know I am missing the 5/16 and 5/8 plow(plough) blades.
    Lyle
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    Sharpening Stanley No 50 blades

    Please forgive me if this has been done/addressed before. If it has can someone provide a link to it.
    I've just acquired a 50, with the full set of blades.
    I need help to understand how to sharpen...
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    Hi all. A little off topic.... but. We are on a...

    Hi all. A little off topic.... but.
    We are on a driving holiday and are exploring the Eyre Peninsula in SA. I'm wondering why the Iberdrolba wind turbines not turning today (13No2023). They were...
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    Thanks Mick, I had looked at these HAFCO one. It...

    Thanks Mick, I had looked at these HAFCO one. It is on sale too...:roll:
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    Anyone bought a good workshop vacuum recently

    There's a plethora of vacuum machines around.
    I'm looking for a new machine for general workshop cleaning.
    Powerful (2400W), 60L capacity, long hose (6M would be great), mobile. Pleated filter,...
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    Hallelujah.... He's got it sorta working. Some...

    Hallelujah....
    He's got it sorta working.
    Some torque, but not enough.
    Seems like the factory settings may not be enough.
    We'll try your ideas NC.
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    Thanks Ron. Located just out of Newcastle. ...

    Thanks Ron. Located just out of Newcastle.
    Bobl, Not really practical for us to try another motor.
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    Are you speaking English....:rolleyes::oo: I...

    Are you speaking English....:rolleyes::oo:
    I think we've downloaded the correct manual but I still have no idea of how to look at those (parameters).
    There are two LEDs, green and red. They seem...
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    I couldn't move this to the metalworking site.......

    I couldn't move this to the metalworking site....
    The vfd is a Lenze 8200SHBO199 .
    I've spoken to the tech support in Melbourne.
    They're suggesting a change to a/some parameters may have been...
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    We've checked the pulleys. They're locked solid...

    We've checked the pulleys.
    They're locked solid with a keyway and grub screw.
    Looking now to try a reset....
    No idea how, but Looking Looking....
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    Cool. Wilco.. Motor shafts to pulley might be a...

    Cool. Wilco..
    Motor shafts to pulley might be a tad difficult due to access. But a good call, to check.
    I can hold the Motor pulley and can't turn the job in the chuck. So the drive belt is OK....
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    Electronic variable speed - no torque/power

    I'm trying to help a mate.
    He has an old Woodfasr lathe fitted with an after market vfd (evs?) Speed control.
    Recently it has lost power, eg you can vary the speed up/down, but at all speeds there...
  20. Thanks for the replies. I reckon I'll try to...

    Thanks for the replies.
    I reckon I'll try to make a jig to cut the 45 bevel.
    Lyle
  21. Inlaying strips around box - correct sequence

    I intend to put an inlay strip around the base of this box.
    As the inlay is thin, I don't think that I can cut a 45 degree bevel.
    So I'm planning to butt these together at the corners.
    My...
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    Gizmotic??? Haven't heard that before. Does it...

    Gizmotic???
    Haven't heard that before. Does it mean good, bad or ugly...
    Lyle
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    Another Saw set - Taintor positive No 7

    I gotta stop buying old stuff... 😫
    But I can't the thought of old gear being thrown away...
    It's a Taintor manufacturing company, Positive No7.
    In my research I am blown away at the number of...
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    Got possibly the same email. But navigating...

    Got possibly the same email.
    But navigating through it, I saw Sydney on 02-05 June.

    Sydney Timber, Tools & Artisan Show | Timber & Working with Wood Show
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    WANTED:N.S.W.. Wagner texturing tools

    I'm looking for a set (three piece) of the Wagner texturing tools. Can't find any to buy in the usual places (Carbatec, Timbecon etc).
    So anyone out there got a set you'd consider selling.
    Or...
  26. Thread: Texturing tools

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    Texturing tools

    Besides the Wagner and Sorby brands, are there any other options worth a look.
    Thanks
    Lyle
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    I'm watching this with interest. Did you check...

    I'm watching this with interest.
    Did you check out roarockit for vacuum kits.
    Lyle
  28. Thread: Cost of living

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    Maybe we should start a list of things that have...

    Maybe we should start a list of things that have stayed at the same price or even gone down in price.
    I reckon it'll be a short list.:~
  29. Thread: Cost of living

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    Recently got my new land valuation, jumped up...

    Recently got my new land valuation, jumped up 54%.....:o
    That valuation is used for your base rate calculation for your council rates.
    Now our council wants a special rate variation on top of...
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    I think you are all right. I'll only use up to...

    I think you are all right.
    I'll only use up to 120 from now on.
    Are the coarser belts any harder to fit due to their being stiffer.????
    Lyle
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    Thanks. After some research, I'm inclined to...

    Thanks.
    After some research, I'm inclined to agree that 240 is way too fine.
    Yes, I found that each pass needed a clean of the belt. Also I'm thinking that there is knot that may also make it...
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    Wide drum sander - belt gumming up

    I have a wide drum sander and have a couple of issues with it that I might get some help and advice for it from here.
    Issue 1 - fitting the belts. When looking from the front. The right hand spring...
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    Try roarockit Roarockit Australia...

    Try roarockit
    Roarockit Australia
    I've used them with good results.
    Lyle
  34. Thread: urns

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    Nice urns. I'm interested to know what size they...

    Nice urns.
    I'm interested to know what size they are, what finish you used inside and how the lid is sealed.
    Are the urns adequate to hold the ashes required to be a certain volume?
    Do they need...
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    DRAWN - PART CLAIMED I'm in

    I'm in
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    Paul, a big thanks for your help and advice. ...

    Paul, a big thanks for your help and advice.
    Finished my copy of your overhead router. The dimensions allow me to do about an A3 size job.
    Have yet to use it in anger, as I'm waiting for a router...
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    Thanks very much Paul. Have taken your advice...

    Thanks very much Paul.
    Have taken your advice and info and placed my orders (fleabay!).
    Got some polycarbonate yesterday and some M4 screws etc to start the build when the slides come in.
    I got...
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    Hello again Paul. Fleabay has the linear...

    Hello again Paul.
    Fleabay has the linear bearings but I'm not too sure of the lengths to get. I am thinking one pair at 800mm and one pair at 1000mm. These are what I'm looking at
    Is that what...
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    NEW INFO I'm in

    I'm in
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    Hello Hughie. How is the oiled finish for...

    Hello Hughie.
    How is the oiled finish for flammability? Or is it OK when dry.
    Lyle
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    DONE: Parcel sent this morning. Lyle

    Parcel sent this morning.
    Lyle
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    DONE: First in best dressed as they say. Plenty of...

    First in best dressed as they say.
    Plenty of lookers, so you were first in. It is yours. Put it to good use.
    Pm me your address and I'll try and get into post tomorrow.
    Lyle
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    OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA Yes I think the price is high. The conversion...

    Yes I think the price is high. The conversion from US$ to AU$ is not good at the moment. Plus the cost of shipping/postage to Australia is also very expensive.
    Your US$1800 is very near AUD...
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    DONE: Spear & Jackson saw handle free

    As the title says, free saw handle with brass nuts and medallion.
    I do not know any more than what the photos show.
    Do your own research.
    This is free, but pay postage. I'll pack it and post...
  45. Thread: Striving tool

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    No I don't think it could do that. That's why I...

    No I don't think it could do that.
    That's why I think a different tool would.
    Lyle
  46. Thread: Striving tool

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    Hi Aaron. Not sure of what you want it to do....

    Hi Aaron. Not sure of what you want it to do.
    I'm thinking you might be better with a hand held skiver.
    Lyle
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    WANTED:N.S.W.. Veritas Template groove cutter 0.040"

    Carbatec just informed me that they haven't got, nor are they going to get the Veritas template groove cutter in the 0.040". They've given me a refund/credit to my account. But that still leaves me...
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    I'm comforted by the fact it took three Carbatec...

    I'm comforted by the fact it took three Carbatec guys to sort it. :rolleyes:
    Also it meant my sharpening was OK, not great but at least adequate to create good shavings.
    Now to get better...
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    Well the Carbatec guys came through. Took three...

    Well the Carbatec guys came through. Took three of them... but it is all good.
    Most of the trouble was trying it on pine...
    Then a tweak of the blade cap screw, then it was all OK. Nice wide...
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    Ian, you hit the nail on the head. That is...

    Ian, you hit the nail on the head. That is exactly what I wanted this scraper for.
    Carbatec Sydney tomorrow to get some help.
    Lyle
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