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7th June 2020, 06:07 PM
Thread: Matt finish for a merbau work bench
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Matt finish for a merbau work bench
Hi all,
Its been a long time since I've been on these pages...nice to be back. I've just finished a small benchtop merbau workbench with an end vise...am looking for advice on what sort of finish... -
16th March 2010, 01:22 AM
Thread: Wet/Dry vacuum on ebay
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Wet/Dry vacuum on ebay
Hi there,
I've been looking at wet/dry vacuums versus dust extractor systems for a while and basically only need a vacuum for what I need. Has anyone seen the iforce vacuum listed below? $90 and... -
17th January 2010, 12:06 AM
Thread: Wooden supercar - yes it is a real car!
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Wooden supercar - yes it is a real car!
Has anyone ween the wooden supercar???? Awesome...if only I had the time/space/equipment/$$/expertise/patience!!!!
Joe Harmon Design-Building The Splinter Wooden Supercar
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13th January 2010, 11:56 PM
Thread: Kinchrome Wet/Dry vacuums at AutObarn
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Kinchrome Wet/Dry vacuums at AutObarn
Have just received the latest autObarn catalogue...actually it is a kinchrome catalogue...there is a series of Kinchrome wet and dry vacuums...
20L 1200W = $99
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5th January 2010, 10:52 PM
Thread: A new workbench / tool trolley
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Thanks it has come up really nice...the drawer...
Thanks it has come up really nice...the drawer runners are the 600mm ones from Bunnings rated at about 25kg. Bottom drawer is now home to about half a dozen planes. No sag and no issues with the...
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29th December 2009, 10:16 PM
Thread: A new workbench / tool trolley
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Hi there, No problems with the engineers vice...
Hi there,
No problems with the engineers vice either falling off or the bench tipping as it is very heavy and can only be wheeled slowly around the garage. With a dirty great big shove it only... -
29th December 2009, 09:13 PM
Thread: A new workbench / tool trolley
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Finished!
Hi there,
Finally had time to finish the workbench/trolley over xmas. Had some Cabots CFP waterbased gloss....suitable for flooring so I used that...3 coats with a light sand between each coat has... -
19th December 2009, 11:32 AM
Thread: A new workbench / tool trolley
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A new workbench / tool trolley
Hi there,
I thought I'd post a few progress pics of a new workbench/tool trolley. I've always wanted one of those massive stainless steel machine shop tool trolleys as I'm running out of suitable... -
18th November 2009, 08:07 PM
Thread: Do lockable castors really work?
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Castors are ok for the majority of requirements.
I've got 4 lockable castors on the attached bench which weighs well over 100kg....never had a problem with any movement....mind you they are good quality wheels - not the type from bunnies! and I...
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8th July 2009, 03:30 PM
Thread: YEXO brand Hand Plane
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Hi Sean, Yeah I'd say its a copy but am keen to...
Hi Sean,
Yeah I'd say its a copy but am keen to see how many others are out there? Seems to run fine anyway. My neighbour thinks it is from the US.....also has a Victory blade stamped made in USA... -
8th July 2009, 11:09 AM
Thread: YEXO brand Hand Plane
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Hi Slow 6, and anyone else interested, I've...
Hi Slow 6, and anyone else interested,
I've attached a few additional photos which may help with the details of this plane or manufacturer???
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7th July 2009, 08:43 PM
Thread: YEXO brand Hand Plane
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YEXO brand Hand Plane
Hi there,
After checking out a lot of your plane colections, I've started my own recently....and I've just picked up a very nice No7 plane off a neighbour for a few $ however I have no idea of the... -
10th June 2009, 11:37 PM
Thread: New workbench with add on shelves
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New workbench with add on shelves
Hi there, long time lurker, first time poster!
Thought I'd put up a bench made a couple of years ago out of some left over scraps after having got frustrated with using a door on a couple of...