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18th March 2023, 05:45 PM
Thread: Shadow/ Memorabilia Box Frame
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Shadow/ Memorabilia Box Frame
I'm seeking some advice please.
I'm in the process of making a frame/ shadow box to display some military paraphernalia, including medals/ photographs and other items, similar to the one below... -
18th September 2022, 01:23 PM
Thread: Sept/Oct 2022 - PRIZE DRAW # 134
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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2nd May 2018, 09:53 AM
Thread: April/May 2018 - PRIZE DRAW # 123
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CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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17th December 2016, 02:54 PM
Thread: Pen Blanks ?
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Pen Blanks ?
I have some short lengths of timber that are a nominal 18mm2 x 139mm in length, as shown in the attached photograph. There are about 8 in each bag.
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9th February 2013, 04:35 PM
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Manual Wanted for a Carbatec CH-16NF Drill Press
I've just purchased a Carbatec CH-16NF Drill Press but the previous owner couldn't find the manual for it. It would be much appreciated if someone who has a copy of the manual could please supply me...
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2nd February 2013, 04:50 PM
Thread: Metal Multi-drawer Storage Cabinets
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Metal Multi-drawer Storage Cabinets
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Thanks for that link, it was appreciated. I hadn't heard of them before. Their stronghold bin cabinet is similar to what I was looking for.
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25th January 2013, 02:38 PM
Thread: Metal Multi-drawer Storage Cabinets
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Paul The all up cost included customs duties/...
Paul
The all up cost included customs duties/ taxes,as well as freight from China. The only query, as you said, might be port charges.
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17th January 2013, 06:37 PM
Thread: Metal Multi-drawer Storage Cabinets
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Metal Multi-drawer Storage Cabinets
I've been looking around for a metal multi-drawer storage cabinet similar to the attached picture, for the bits and pieces in my shed. So far I haven't had any luck.
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7th July 2012, 10:32 PM
Thread: Wanted - Manual for Ryobi DP263 Drill Press
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I was thinking the same thing. I can't do too...
I was thinking the same thing. I can't do too much more damage to it by playing with it.
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7th July 2012, 03:58 PM
Thread: Wanted - Manual for Ryobi DP263 Drill Press
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Got the manual, thanks to Spokeshave, but it's...
Got the manual, thanks to Spokeshave, but it's pretty sparse in relation to maintenance and repair. Looks like it might be time for a new drill press, the runout on this one is now too much to ignore...
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7th July 2012, 12:48 PM
Thread: Wanted - Manual for Ryobi DP263 Drill Press
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Many thanks Spokeshave, it's much appreciated....
Many thanks Spokeshave, it's much appreciated. Just went to Bunnings and drew a blank there. I think the drill press is older than some of their staff.
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7th July 2012, 09:50 AM
Thread: Wanted - Manual for Ryobi DP263 Drill Press
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No, it appears as though it is a discontinued...
No, it appears as though it is a discontinued product and they may not have the records on their website for discontinued products. I've emailed them to ask but was hoping someone on this forum might...
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6th July 2012, 02:08 PM
Thread: Wanted - Manual for Ryobi DP263 Drill Press
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Wanted - Manual for Ryobi DP263 Drill Press
Does anyone please have a copy of the manual for a Ryobi DP263 pedestal drill press that they can email to me ?
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14th April 2012, 07:56 PM
Thread: Cutting boards
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I've used Tung Oil in the past, the initial coat...
I've used Tung Oil in the past, the initial coat mixed 50/ 50 with pure gum turpentine. Comes up with a slightly golden colour on lighter coloured timbers. It seems to protect the surface well. Just...
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9th October 2011, 12:15 AM
Thread: Best sliding compound mitre saw
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Re the Bosch 12" Glide saw. Gettoolsdirect...
Re the Bosch 12" Glide saw.
Gettoolsdirect have them for $ 1099 + postage.
Have bought from them in the past and have very cheap prices on some items, much cheaper than I can get locally. -
7th August 2011, 01:46 PM
Thread: New scroll saw needed
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Updated Scroll Saw List
Just updated the list of available scroll saws to add some more that I found.
I was leaning towards the Excalibur EX21 but after reading comments here I think I'll consider the Trupro, or, if the... -
28th July 2011, 11:31 AM
Thread: New Chisels - Super Price
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Set of 10 is looking more and more likely after...
Set of 10 is looking more and more likely after that feedback and the exchange rate continuing to increase :-
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25th July 2011, 09:18 PM
Thread: New Chisels - Super Price
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Still itching to buy the set of 10 even though I...
Still itching to buy the set of 10 even though I bought the set of 6 a couple of months ago. Must resist temptation :-(
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24th July 2011, 06:16 PM
Thread: New Chisels - Super Price
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Re Narex Chisels
I'll be curious to see if they come in a wooden protective case like the set of 6 I ordered a couple of months ago.
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24th July 2011, 11:32 AM
Thread: New Chisels - Super Price
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Re Narex Chisels from Lee Valley
I queried Lee Valley re postage costs for the set of 10 chisels and this was their reply.
Shipping Method Cost Shipping Time
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11th June 2011, 10:16 AM
Thread: Einhell Brand
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Even the blokes at United Tools hadn't heard of...
Even the blokes at United Tools hadn't heard of the brand before.
Sounds like it must be a new brand in Australia.
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11th June 2011, 12:24 AM
Thread: Einhell Brand
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doesn't seem to be much info around about this...
doesn't seem to be much info around about this brand.
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9th June 2011, 03:19 PM
Thread: Einhell Brand
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Just spoke to a mate who tells me that they are a...
Just spoke to a mate who tells me that they are a German company but the tools are made in China.
Thanks for the input Big Shed. I might skip on their sliding compound mitre saw and buy the... -
9th June 2011, 10:59 AM
Thread: Einhell Brand
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Einhell Brand
I notice in the latest United Tools catalogue that they are advertising Einhell brand tools.
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8th April 2011, 04:12 PM
Thread: Another Unidentified Tool
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Another Unidentified Tool
Got to the bottom of the toolbox I just bought and found the following 2 items.
Can anyone tell me what they are and what they're used for please ?
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16th March 2011, 11:22 PM
Thread: Spanner query
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Thanks Hugh Don't know what I'm going to do...
Thanks Hugh
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16th March 2011, 09:36 PM
Thread: Spanner query
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BTW - Does anyone have an idea of what this tool...
BTW - Does anyone have an idea of what this tool is and what it's used for ?
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16th March 2011, 09:33 PM
Thread: Spanner query
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Having been bought up in WA, the adjustable...
Having been bought up in WA, the adjustable spanners were always shifters or shifting spanners.
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15th March 2011, 08:40 PM
Thread: Spanner query
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Quite possible they were modifed. The tools came...
Quite possible they were modifed. The tools came from a retired fitter-turner who was disposing of his tools.
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15th March 2011, 05:03 PM
Thread: Spanner query
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The photo's are of Snail branded spanners, front...
The photo's are of Snail branded spanners, front and back.
I used the crescent spanner photo's as an example, but I have some of both with dual markings.
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15th March 2011, 04:10 PM
Thread: Spanner query
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Spanner query
I have several spanners, both ring and crescent, made in England that have dual imperial markings on both ends. See spanner at top of photo as an example.
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4th January 2011, 04:44 PM
Thread: Did I Miss Any Brands
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Carbatec Perth have the Excalibur 21" currently...
Carbatec Perth have the Excalibur 21" currently listed at $ 895 but are awaiting stock.
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2nd January 2011, 05:41 PM
Thread: Did I Miss Any Brands
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Carbatec website still lists them at $ 1195,...
Carbatec website still lists them at $ 1195, haven't been in to check out the shop price due to the holiday period.
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1st January 2011, 12:41 PM
Thread: Did I Miss Any Brands
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A couple of places still list the GMC scroll saw...
A couple of places still list the GMC scroll saw as being available but I believe they are no more so I didn't list that one either.
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31st December 2010, 07:44 PM
Thread: Did I Miss Any Brands
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Did I Miss Any Brands
Some of the threads in relation to choosing a scroll saw are now getting old and some of the Brands/ models no longer appear to be available.
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2nd October 2010, 07:36 PM
Thread: Makita Random Orbital Sander BO6030
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Just started on the Festool collection. I ended...
Just started on the Festool collection. I ended up buying the Festool 150/3 ROS and I'm very happy with it.
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24th September 2010, 12:26 PM
Thread: Makita Random Orbital Sander BO6030
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Dave50 I agree that Makita produce a quality...
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I agree that Makita produce a quality tool and that is an important consideration when buying tools. I actually have several of their power tools already and was looking at slowly replacing... -
24th September 2010, 12:16 PM
Thread: Makita Random Orbital Sander BO6030
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Just had a phone call from Beyond Tools. ...
Just had a phone call from Beyond Tools.
Makita has been appraised of my situation and have expedited the replacement of the sander.
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24th September 2010, 11:24 AM
Thread: Makita Random Orbital Sander BO6030
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Makita Random Orbital Sander BO6030
Bought the sander on Tuesday and used for an hour, then for about 10 minutes on Wednesday before the head came off and flew across the garage.
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16th July 2010, 10:17 AM
Thread: Another Timber ID
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Thanks Pete and Claw Hama, that's what I thought...
Thanks Pete and Claw Hama, that's what I thought it might be after runinng through a couple of websites.
I do know that it's not easy to turn on a lathe. :(
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15th July 2010, 02:09 PM
Thread: Another Timber ID
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Another Timber ID
I've been given some short lengths of the following timber but can't ID it. Can anyone help ?
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20th February 2010, 02:05 PM
Thread: Another Unidentified Tool From the Box
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Good call Lyle. Found a link that confirms...
Good call Lyle.
Found a link that confirms this. Looks just like the two I have.
Honeycomb Knife - GCR-240
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20th February 2010, 12:25 PM
Thread: Another Unidentified Tool From the Box
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Another Unidentified Tool From the Box
Can anyone help me with identifying this tool and what it is used for ?
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26th January 2010, 11:45 AM
Thread: Unidentified Tools
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I can see how it would be easy to get hooked into...
I can see how it would be easy to get hooked into collecting them. I' m spending a lot more time on eBay now looking.
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24th January 2010, 01:28 PM
Thread: Unidentified Tools
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HazzaB I think I can safely say that it's of...
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I think I can safely say that it's of no use to me.
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23rd January 2010, 09:58 PM
Thread: Unidentified Tools
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HELP. Any ideas on what item 3 might be worth...
HELP.
Any ideas on what item 3 might be worth ?
There are two of them, I pictured the smaller one. Both are stamped "S. DIXON Warranted"
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23rd January 2010, 08:13 PM
Thread: Unidentified Tools
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Only cost $ 275 to ship it to Perth from Grafton....
Only cost $ 275 to ship it to Perth from Grafton. I used a mob called Pack & Send, who were about half to quarter the price of all the other quotes I got. They also pick up eBay items.
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23rd January 2010, 06:19 PM
Thread: Unidentified Tools
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Thanks for that but my mates don't borrow my...
Thanks for that but my mates don't borrow my tools anymore 'cause they're tired of being told no. I lost too many tools in the past bacause someone 'forgot' they borrowed them and it's a bitch to...
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23rd January 2010, 05:47 PM
Thread: Unidentified Tools
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I guess there's not going to be much use for...
I guess there's not going to be much use for items numbered 2 and 3 then.
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23rd January 2010, 05:09 PM
Thread: Unidentified Tools
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Thank you both for your quick responses. At...
Thank you both for your quick responses.
At the risk of showing my ignorance, what is the saw set used for ?
Regards
Mark