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4th April 2020, 02:51 AM
Thread: May 2020 - PRIZE DRAW - # 127
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9th November 2018, 04:01 AM
Thread: Do not open if squeamish
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GORE WARNING Hi Fumbler I know how you feel - recently I...
Hi Fumbler
I know how you feel - recently I wanted cut some wedges so I made a taper jig .. the pieces were small, my thumb got very close .. then too close, to the blade of the TS. I managed to... -
4th October 2018, 02:02 AM
Thread: 4Runner scratch build maybe
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Hi htl Will you share the secret of size and...
Hi htl
Will you share the secret of size and spacing of the grooves in your tyre (tires) sections. I can only use a skew's pointy end to scratch a continuous line around the outside.
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29th August 2018, 03:32 PM
Thread: New Lathe for beginner
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No - not without the standard accessories you get...
No - not without the standard accessories you get with a new lathe
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29th August 2018, 05:15 AM
Thread: New Lathe for beginner
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Hi Smitsone I have one of H & F L 18 with 4...
Hi Smitsone
I have one of H & F L 18 with 4 chucks each with a different set of jaws. Funbler's comment above made me chuckle. My last job needed a set of jaws that was NOT fitted to ANY of my 4... -
27th August 2018, 01:23 AM
Thread: Trump Parade in Washington.....
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I could tell you the PM is - but I would have to...
I could tell you the PM is - but I would have to "phone a friend" in Canberra first
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26th August 2018, 06:22 PM
Thread: September Prize Draw # 125
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15th August 2018, 01:37 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun MK.XVII
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14th August 2018, 01:06 AM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
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11th August 2018, 02:53 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun MK.XVII
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Sticky: What did you say the chain saw ?? I missed that...
What did you say the chain saw ?? I missed that bit
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28th June 2018, 01:05 AM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
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18th June 2018, 01:17 AM
Thread: Big Stuff arrived today
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Pat It fits yes ... but it still looks like it...
Pat
It fits yes ... but it still looks like it takes up a lot of room
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2nd June 2018, 03:27 AM
Thread: Timber for bread boards
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Fumbler Good point - I didn't of that Ken
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Good point - I didn't of that
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1st June 2018, 03:37 AM
Thread: Timber for bread boards
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My local Bunnies store had some pretty cypress...
My local Bunnies store had some pretty cypress pine pickets ... so I bought 3 for $7.92
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1st June 2018, 03:25 AM
Thread: Marble top dresser, the planets align
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Hi Fletty Hare n Forbes has a sale atm and have...
Hi Fletty
Hare n Forbes has a sale atm and have 2 versions of the saw. $275 for 55mm cut and 1.2kw. $385 for 75mm cut and 1.6kw. I reckon I am not likely to cut more than 55mm but I never met a kw... -
24th May 2018, 04:23 PM
Thread: Marble top dresser, the planets align
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Marble top dresser, the planets align
Thanks for the info Fletty
Looks like that will be my next big (ish) purchase
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24th May 2018, 12:50 AM
Thread: Marble top dresser, the planets align
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Fletty I notice you show a Scheppach track saw...
Fletty
I notice you show a Scheppach track saw in your photo. What do you think of this saw? I have looked at getting one but have yet to take the plunge.
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24th May 2018, 12:41 AM
Thread: Timber for bread boards
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Many Many thanks to all for the info and advice....
Many Many thanks to all for the info and advice.
I will get what I can from local timber or 2nd hand timber merchants here in Newcastle, use external PVA glue, paraffin oil from a pharmacy and... -
24th May 2018, 12:33 AM
Thread: Timber for bread boards
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Thanks Ian - I will use exterior PVA and tell...
Thanks Ian - I will use exterior PVA and tell Jordy not to put the board in the dishwasher
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21st May 2018, 03:29 AM
Thread: Timber for bread boards
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Thanks China I will look at end grain and Tassie...
Thanks China
I will look at end grain and Tassie Blackwood,
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21st May 2018, 03:28 AM
Thread: Timber for bread boards
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Thanks Christos I will ask when next talking to...
Thanks Christos
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20th May 2018, 03:57 AM
Thread: Timber for bread boards
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Many thanks to all who replied. I will be off to...
Many thanks to all who replied.
I will be off to my local timber suppliers for some HW decking to see wot I can see.
Bunnies has liquid parraffin for $13.16/litre, so I will get some
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19th May 2018, 03:52 AM
Thread: Timber for bread boards
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Timber for bread boards
My step daughter has asked me to make her a bread board - about 60 cm square (?)
I have told her that this might be a bit big and cumbersome and she will get back to me.
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28th April 2018, 01:51 AM
Thread: April/May 2018 - PRIZE DRAW # 123
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23rd March 2018, 11:46 PM
Thread: MARCH/APRIL2018 - Prize Draw # 122
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6th January 2018, 02:49 AM
Thread: more models
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Hi David Now my poor tired old brain...
Hi David
Now my poor tired old brain understands. I never thought of leaving the axle a bit longer and painting the end silver. I shall have to get cracking and "fancy up" my little cars. All my... -
5th January 2018, 02:07 AM
Thread: more models
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Hi David... As I understand it, you use a 6mm pen...
Hi David... As I understand it, you use a 6mm pen mandrel as the axle and a push on metal cap to hold the wheel in place.
I make basic toy cars with wooden wheels and 6mm axles, one piece body, 2... -
I got my dashcam, from my credit card reward...
I got my dashcam, from my credit card reward system, some months ago .... it is still sitting on my desk.
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1st January 2018, 01:33 AM
Thread: more models
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Great work David. Puts my efforts in the shade...
Great work David. Puts my efforts in the shade mightily.
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30th December 2017, 12:52 AM
Thread: Railway Sleepers
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No ... that's a coffee table !! the sleepers...
No ... that's a coffee table !! the sleepers would make great pallets
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29th December 2017, 02:39 AM
Thread: Railway Sleepers
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I think that they would make absoleutly...
I think that they would make absoleutly faaaaaabuuulooous pallets
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29th October 2017, 01:42 AM
Thread: Exploding compressor.
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I have Toolex 17S compressor and after using it I...
I have Toolex 17S compressor and after using it I always open the drain pipe on the bottom of the tank and also open the screw cap on the bottom of the water filter / regulator. Also I release all...
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17th October 2017, 12:20 AM
Thread: Loud bang on bandsaw
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Can I play devil's advocate ?? If I wanted...
Can I play devil's advocate ??
If I wanted strips of Jarrah 50x2mm - I would use my table saw - Hafco contractors 12" saw with 60 tooth blade from H & F. With this saw I have cut off strips less... -
8th October 2017, 03:12 AM
Thread: Scroll saw or band saw ?
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DiRob thanks for that info. I didn't know about...
DiRob thanks for that info. I didn't know about taper from a scroll saw.
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7th October 2017, 02:13 AM
Thread: Scroll saw or band saw ?
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Scroll saw or band saw ?
I want to start making small wooden toys - cars trucks trains animals etc.
Some pieces are from 38 mm timber. The plan maker suggests using a scroll saw but I have my doubts that that may be the... -
7th October 2017, 12:40 AM
Thread: Do I need a combination sanding machine?
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Do I need this ?
I make wooden toy cars for under privileged kids. I use a disk/belt sander a huge amount to finish to the required size etc. It is almost the most often used machine in the shed. I am almost...
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5th October 2017, 10:45 PM
Thread: Table Saw accident (dire warning!)
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GORE WARNING I wish Seth all the very best for his recovery. ...
I wish Seth all the very best for his recovery.
His story reminded me of how lucky I was with my little brush with my 12" table saw last week.
While ripping about 1100 mm of pine with a push...