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G'day and thanks Mal for your usual helpful suggestions. How is life in Alexandra? I miss being able to scoot down the highway to your place.

I will start ringing around to see if I can find a...

Thanks Chas, they look like pretty simple machines, no indication on manual that the pulleys can be adjusted in any way. They are an ubiquitous machine but I think they all suffer from the same...

Thanks for the subsequent posts on this issue, I'll give an update for future reference in case anyone else encounters this issue.

Superglue did not hold but I didn't use a 3 to 4 depth ratio, I...

No luck at either Super Cheap Auto or Repco. Actually had a spare belt off a washing machine that is a tad too big, I don't suppose there is any effective way of shortening these types of belts?

Thanks Elan and Mature. It looks like O-530 E which shows up as a Washing machine belt. Can get one from China but it could take up to 2 months. I may explore the custom designed belt further but...

I have a Taurus (Aldi) Belt and Disc sander with a frayed drive belt which is a V belt design. The machine runs but stalls so I'd like to replace the belt, I can't make out what model of belt it is....

So not much interest in this year’s show. Who’s going? The list of exhibitors is not inspiring me much.

These sanding boards are a good idea except you'd need a few at different grits, I've always used a finely set blade on a hand plane. What advantage do you get from these boards as opposed to a hand...

So Mark, a year on. How have you found the saw?

Thanks Treecycle and Fumbler, 100% agree that it needs to be fast drying. Last paint I used was from the 2 dollar shop and it took days to dry, it was enamel though. Are you guys doing anything about...

Made up a pen but can see the tube and even some of the drill marks left behind by drilling. What sort of paint do you use to paint the inside of acrylic blanks? In order to clean out the blanks I've...

I actually opened the switch up to see if something was loose. What I found was that the green On button pushes 2 springs down onto some contacts and that’s what turns the drill press on. The green...

Thanks Bob, is there a multimeter test that can confirm that it's the coil or are there any other tell-tale signs?

This drill press works fine when you keep holding the switch down but as soon as you take your finger off it shuts off. Model is Ryobi BD12. Is there a workaround for it? I've been quoted $140 to fix...

Haven’t been here for a while as have had sick family members. I’m very saddened to hear this news, met Amos a few times. He did my engraving and I’ll never forget his generosity and beautiful...

Interested in your feedback on this. What made you buy this particular saw?

Nice write-up Mark, I had a listen to the DeWalt saw yesterday and it's loud! I was always going to make a Crosscut sled for a variety of reasons, it's a little disappointing that it generates so...

How did it work out for you?

What at sort of boxes have you made with it?

Not a bad option, induction motor and 100 ml dust collection outlet. Cons are no mitre slots and limited to 260 mm ripping.

Was considering the Ryobi as the fence is very secure, I believe it has a soft start as well. I'd happily pay the extra $400 for the Dewalt if it provides more accuracy. With boxes cuts have to be...

I'm impressed that you can do anything with the Ozito saw let alone mitred boxes. My experience with mitred boxes is you only need to be a smidgeon out on either length or angle and the box was a...

Hi Paul,

What is it in particular that you love about the DeWalt and do you make mitre edge boxes with it?

One of my great frustrations was not being able to tilt the saw blade when I had my Triton, I'm not sure that I want to re-visit that experience. Is this typical of other table saws as well?

I put up a post regarding a suitable table saw in the Table Saw forum. I've had a few replies but am just wondering if anybody here has/is using a portable table saw such as Bunnings sell to produce...

Thanks guys for confirming the lack of wobble, there was a youtube video on this very saw that mentioned there was some wobble and ragged cuts but it may have been a blunt saw that was partially to...

Sam, is there any blade wander at all which might be noticeable on long straight cuts?

Chris, lovely saw but out of my price range unless I can get one second hand.

Thanks Sam, do you feel it gives accurate repeatable cuts? Can I ask what have you used it for and would it be as loud as a portable circular saw?

I've had a Triton with the 2400W saw for a few years and then I sold it. I like to make small boxes occasionally as well as the odd cupboard and a Table saw would be useful. The boxes I prefer to...

Thanks to all for their input, it looks like Stag or Loctite will be the way to go. Dallas you're probably right about the low grade brass, I was trying to tighten up pretty securley as I couldn't...

Thanks Jack, I think anything to minimise air leaks will help. The reason this part snapped is that I was trying to reduce an air leak by tightening the respective parts up. I'm not having any luck...

Thanks Jack, so are you saying I get the ball valve above and then the m to m nipple as well?

Thanks Bohdan, not sure as my part has 2 male parts. The ball valve would be simpler and may decrease the number of points which are threaded and causing air leaks.

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This valve has its threaded part snapped off. It's a GMC air compressor, can this part be 413224easily obtained?413223

Thanks Bob, Dallas and John for the guidance. I have received the new belt and upon installing it, it no longer slips. The grooves in the belt track well with the pulley so it stays intact, the old...

Sorry Dallas, I had a few problems uploading the photos, they show up alright on my computer. Can you make anything out? Also realised that the photos are transposed and upside down. Not sure if you...

412414412415Wheel pulley is behind the main wheel making it impossible to check alignment with the motor pulley which is in the bottom right.

Thanks John, have been quoted approx $41 which is pretty expensive for what it is. Happy to pay it but if there's a local supplier I'd be happier to buy it from them. Not impressed with the...

http://images.machineryhouse.com.au/products/BP252/375/BP252-POLY-RIB-BELT.jpgThis is the belt I need, referred to as a poly rib belt, would bearing places have these?

Thanks Dallas, the model no. is EBAS312, the belt looks like its made from rubber and there is no lettering, it looks like its got 3 ribs but the belt is pretty worn. With the alignment, if you...

As title says the belt keeps falling off, it looks to have detiorated slightly over time but I've also noticed that the idler pulley has some play in it when you tighten it up. Whether it has play...

Have only just seen this and would like to extend my family's wishes to Amos. Amos did all my pen engraving and lived about 12 km from where I live so I had the opportunity to see him a few times. I...

Thanks Rod, couldn't find it either on their listings.

Would think that would be ok.

Not sure this is the best place to post but doesn't readily fit the other categories. I've always wanted to get a Triton multi stand and yesterday I could have really used one when trying to hang a...

You've done well to even get the file to cut. On a HSS bit my files have had little impact, I think because the bit is harder than the metal in the file.

Some good ideas here, I am leaning toward items that are multi-functional like the angle grinder which I can use for other things, also something which is small as the toolbox is already pretty full....

I've had this happen to me a few times so wondering what others do. I'm working on something away from home with a drill bit and it loses its edge, usually it will be when working with metal. When at...

Hi Derek,

I would have had it about 1 mm back at first and then I tried 1.5 and even 2 mm. Not really sure why it's working better now except for cleaning and polishing the chipbreaker edge. I...