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1st December 2023, 02:30 PM
Thread: An electrical safety question
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IMO the agent has done the right thing. They...
IMO the agent has done the right thing. They don’t know how smart or dumb the tenant is when it comes to electrical matters, nor the extent of the water ingress. As to removing the switch to dry...
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21st September 2023, 09:02 PM
Thread: Wanted: Triton Hose Connector
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DONE: There is a 3D print that might work Triton Dust...
There is a 3D print that might work Triton Dust Collector Replacement Hose Adapters by DustBunny67 - Thingiverse. I can print that if you want but I haven’t got anything to test it against.
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8th September 2023, 02:59 PM
Thread: Venting covers
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Have you got some sort of grill in there to stop...
Have you got some sort of grill in there to stop an errant bird nesting? Around here those pesky myna birds would have a try at least.
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22nd August 2023, 11:13 PM
Thread: Roof insulation help for shed
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+1 for Foilboard I used it four years ago and am...
+1 for Foilboard I used it four years ago and am happy with the results. Pictures in this post #24
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19th August 2023, 06:02 PM
Thread: PEN BLANKS - hairy oak
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DONE: I’ll be interested in some of your next lot for a...
I’ll be interested in some of your next lot for a half dozen or so.
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15th August 2023, 12:37 AM
Thread: How to post on Metalwork Forum?
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Not sure if this is your issue but some email...
Not sure if this is your issue but some email providers block Metalwork forum emails before they are received. If so the Administrators can sort it out so you can post.
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15th August 2023, 12:22 AM
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All sorted now, thanks to DJ and Neil.
All sorted now, thanks to DJ and Neil.
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10th August 2023, 05:54 PM
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Locked out of Metalwork and Woodwork Forums Help Needed
I had to change my email address due to Internode email service please being sold off to a third party and now I'm unable to to log on to the Metalwork Forum and the Woodwork Forum on iPad and...
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8th August 2023, 03:40 PM
Thread: What is the deal with Images in a PM
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From my limited knowledge any photo you have...
From my limited knowledge any photo you have stored on website would have a URL address. Another option is image or file sharing sites like Dropbox or Google Photos with a URL link to the photos.
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23rd July 2023, 12:38 PM
Thread: Huon Pine Knife Handles
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Some good information there. I have some acetone...
Some good information there. I have some acetone and will do some trials to get a feel for what works best.
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22nd July 2023, 12:34 PM
Thread: Huon Pine Knife Handles
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Thank you for the advice and tips. I had used the...
Thank you for the advice and tips. I had used the heating method to draw the oil in before with a mixing spoon and it worked out ok with U Beaut Food Safe Plus.
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21st July 2023, 03:28 PM
Thread: Huon Pine Knife Handles
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Huon Pine Knife Handles
I made a small handle out of Houn Pine for an old children’s knife I found under our house at the time 50 years ago.
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20th July 2023, 12:16 PM
Thread: Timber Identification Help.
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With a bit of googling I am wondering if it is...
With a bit of googling I am wondering if it is Flooded Gum (E. grandis) which, amongst others, was grown in that area’s hardwood plantation forests.
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19th July 2023, 09:57 PM
Thread: Timber Identification Help.
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Timber Identification Help.
My daughter sent me these photos of decking that was being reused from timber recovered from their front verandah in a rear deck and asked me what the timber is. I could only guess that it is some...
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10th July 2023, 06:20 PM
Thread: Upgrade to my DIY Router Table
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Upgrade to my DIY Router Table
Some time ago made up simple table for my Makita clone trimmer/router for a small project with a swivel fence and held down with clamps.
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10th July 2023, 04:57 PM
Thread: Western red cedar v-jointed lining board.
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N.S.W. PM sent.
PM sent.
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10th July 2023, 01:53 PM
Thread: Western red cedar v-jointed lining board.
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N.S.W. If you’re selling by piece I will take ten boards.
If you’re selling by piece I will take ten boards.
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8th July 2023, 07:07 PM
Thread: Transferring Funds Overseas
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I do this as well to confirm I got the account...
I do this as well to confirm I got the account details right but it can raise a red flag with the bank. I had a second payment not go through after the first $2 and then received calls from the bank...
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22nd May 2023, 12:42 PM
Thread: Chinese 710W trimmer router review
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There is a YouTube video on an install and...
There is a YouTube video on an install and comments for this here. Router Table Lift for Micro Adjustment - DIY Install - YouTube
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30th March 2023, 08:37 AM
Thread: A safety use for nail polish
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I’ve not tried but dab on a small nut and bolt to...
I’ve not tried but dab on a small nut and bolt to prevent loosening or as a thread sealer.
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8th March 2023, 04:01 PM
Thread: Fit to Size Mitre Box Jig
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Fit to Size Mitre Box Jig
I’ve always struggle with mitre joints on boxes. Without a table saw I use either a mitre box with inconsistent results and or a hand made shooting board, I sort of get there in the end albeit with a...
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12th February 2023, 03:47 PM
Thread: Shopvac Caddy Finished
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Sorry for a late reply, I just found the...
Sorry for a late reply, I just found the notification in the Junk mail.
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8th February 2023, 05:29 PM
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Some nice work there Hamish. Ive been doing some...
Some nice work there Hamish. Ive been doing some pipe adaptors too. Like you, I used lofting but lately I have been using the Revolve tool which leaves both ends of the adapter open.
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3rd February 2023, 06:18 PM
Thread: switch thingy
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I know them as current sensing switches.
I know them as current sensing switches.
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22nd January 2023, 01:21 PM
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You could remove the knob and place a length of...
You could remove the knob and place a length of timber between the two locations crafted into a nice handle.
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15th January 2023, 07:13 PM
Thread: Care of air cmpressors
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Mine is light use and aluminium tank. I keep it...
Mine is light use and aluminium tank. I keep it charged so it is ready when I need it and not wasting energy. I turn it off after use in case a hose fails overnight so it won’t run continuously.
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13th January 2023, 01:12 PM
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SOLD: PM’d tracking number.
PM’d tracking number.
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12th January 2023, 04:31 PM
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SOLD: Received. Will package up and post tomorrow.
Received. Will package up and post tomorrow.
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12th January 2023, 04:07 PM
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SOLD: PM sent
PM sent
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12th January 2023, 12:36 PM
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SOLD: Plane No.3 Smoother Bench Plane WoodRiver V3
Selling my WoodRiver Bench Plane No.3 Smoother, version 3. Purchased from Jim Davey in 2020 I find that I am not using this plane as much as I expected.
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7th January 2023, 09:36 PM
Thread: Bosch PBD 40 Bench drill
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NEW Ok, here is my effort to overcome the limitations...
Ok, here is my effort to overcome the limitations imposed by the wheel. Borrowed most of the design from one of the 3D modelling sites with my redesign of the knob to be a bit more comfortable. It...
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30th December 2022, 11:56 PM
Thread: Colorfabb 3D Filament
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Another vote for eSun. I’ve been using their PLA+...
Another vote for eSun. I’ve been using their PLA+ with no issues to date on a Creality Ender 3S1.
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23rd December 2022, 11:17 PM
Thread: Tassie Oak and Huon Pine Box for Christmas
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Tassie Oak and Huon Pine Box for Christmas
Recently finished a small box for Christmas, so posting with the seasons flavour.
Tbe box is huon pine with tassie oak and walnut in the lid. Measurements are 170 x 100 x 70mm. Finish is several... -
23rd December 2022, 09:57 PM
Thread: 3D printed Flexy/PVC duct connector
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Thanks Bob, I couldn’t get the SCAD file to...
Thanks Bob, I couldn’t get the SCAD file to display properly on my iMac, so that set me another challenge in Fusion360. Turned out better than I expected, after finding the coil tool in Fusion I was...
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23rd December 2022, 09:13 PM
Thread: Shopvac Caddy Finished
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Shopvac Caddy Finished
Finally got around to putting together a shopvac caddy to contain the instability of the cyclone bucket.
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23rd December 2022, 07:39 PM
Thread: Getting zapped by static from hose
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This, for what it’s worth my Ryobi double...
This, for what it’s worth my Ryobi double insulated shopvac has a light chain dangling from the base to the floor which I assume is for this purpose.
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2nd December 2022, 09:07 PM
Thread: Christmas 2022 prize draw # 136
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NEW INFO I’m in
I’m in
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23rd November 2022, 10:38 AM
Thread: Stap Hinge Jig Concept
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That’s the problem with making a one size fits...
That’s the problem with making a one size fits all as I found out with the other jig for box hinges, that there is some variance in cheap mass produced hinges and some need to be individually marked...
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10th November 2022, 11:11 PM
Thread: Stap Hinge Jig Concept
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Stap Hinge Jig Concept
No doubt this has been done before but I got to thinking about a jig for strap hinges to align a box base and lid. It came to me about 5am this morning.
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8th November 2022, 01:52 PM
Thread: External Box Hinge Jig
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I had been thinking about play in the hinges....
I had been thinking about play in the hinges. Vertically this can be compensated by changing the distance between the top and bottom holes either in the 3D model or when measuring. An increase of...
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6th November 2022, 06:12 PM
Thread: External Box Hinge Jig
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External Box Hinge Jig
When mounting external hinges I sometime struggle with hole centering and drilling a straight hole. I came up with this 3D printed jig that places the centre of the hinge at 45mm from the end and...
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27th October 2022, 07:19 PM
Thread: Domino wannabe & Mortise Jig
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Finally got back to this. After some thought I...
Finally got back to this. After some thought I found a way to print in one piece without supports for the clamping block. With an angle of 60 degrees and adjustment in the slicer the block will print...
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25th October 2022, 08:38 PM
Thread: Oct/Nov PRIZE DRAW #135
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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10th October 2022, 02:17 PM
Thread: Domino wannabe & Mortise Jig
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Thanks, I had considered the option of internal...
Thanks, I had considered the option of internal fillets and initially was going to print on the edge to save on supports, however when the throat was added I added the braces and removed them. What...
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7th October 2022, 05:50 PM
Thread: Domino wannabe & Mortise Jig
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I was thinking much along the same lines. I...
I was thinking much along the same lines. I initially had the slot horizontal, parallel with 8mm hole but from the top leaves a bit of meat around the entry exit points of the 8mm hole, although I...
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4th October 2022, 12:19 PM
Thread: Domino wannabe & Mortise Jig
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Thanks for the plans. This gives me an...
Thanks for the plans. This gives me an opportunity to practice with Fusion360. I had thought of an encapsulated nut or a slot for a square gutter bolt nut.
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3rd October 2022, 03:18 PM
Thread: Domino wannabe & Mortise Jig
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Clever thinking. That design makes me think that...
Clever thinking. That design makes me think that the angle and block could be made as one part on the 3D printer. Locking the steel rods securely could be tricky but achievable I think.
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17th September 2022, 10:11 AM
Thread: Sept/Oct 2022 - PRIZE DRAW # 134
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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14th August 2022, 11:06 PM
Thread: stanley tools
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N.S.W. I’ll take the #151 and #63 spokeshaves for $60...
I’ll take the #151 and #63 spokeshaves for $60 with postage to 2560.
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24th July 2022, 06:54 PM
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Scour valve and air valve for water. Air and...
Scour valve and air valve for water.
Air and Scour Valves - Vinidex Pty Ltd