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6th June 2018, 01:19 PM
Thread: Foley (s) for sale - only 3 hours left
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Foley (s) for sale - only 3 hours left
Just saw this on Grays online. There are a number of cheap Foley units for sale - Auction ends in a little over 3 hours
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2nd April 2018, 08:42 PM
Thread: More advice please
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More advice please
I am assisting one of my wife’s friends clear out her garage. Her husband had a few machines that I’m assisting her dispose of. One is a Kity 636 combination Thicknesser/jointer.
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26th March 2018, 12:01 PM
Thread: MARCH/APRIL2018 - Prize Draw # 122
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CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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16th March 2018, 10:48 PM
Thread: Advice please
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Would you believe “almost finished”? Still a bit...
Would you believe “almost finished”? Still a bit of fit out and painting left to do. But it’s in a state where I don’t feel guilty spending a few hours a week playing in the shed.
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15th March 2018, 08:32 PM
Thread: Advice please
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Ian, the layout isn’t fixed as yet. I’ve chosen...
Ian,
the layout isn’t fixed as yet. I’ve chosen to put the table saw where it is so I can feed out through the open front door. The saw can be moved as required. I will shuffle machine positions a... -
12th March 2018, 10:27 PM
Thread: Advice please
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Thanks guys. I like the last design. I know...
Thanks guys.
I like the last design. I know sorting out the dust ports is going to be the big challenge. I didn’t realise that I had that much flexibility if I used 150 mm pipe. Now to start the... -
11th March 2018, 10:50 PM
Thread: Advice please
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Advice please
I am finally at a point where I am starting to plan the dust extraction in my shed. The DE is a Hare & Forbes unit the supposedly moves 3200 cfm (5 hp 3 phase motor). Here’s my first attempt at...
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Thanks, I’ll try our local farm supplies and...
Thanks,
I’ll try our local farm supplies and see if they have it.
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Tung oil
I’ve recently become a fan of Tung oil as a finish. But the price at Bunnings or Carbatec is absurd.
Can anybody recommend a more cost effective source.?
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23rd November 2017, 08:08 PM
Thread: Watch This Space
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Fantastic looking guitars
Fantastic looking guitars
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29th October 2017, 01:53 PM
Thread: Western Red Cedar crown moulding
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N.S.W. Western Red Cedar crown moulding
I have more of this crown moulding than I need so it's for sale.
2.4m lengths, cross section shown in photo.
$2 per length.
Pick up only (i'm located at Razorback, near Camden).
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18th October 2017, 10:38 PM
Thread: NOVEMBER 2017 - Prize Draw # 120
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I’m in
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25th June 2017, 10:01 AM
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If it's tung oil and nothing else, the raw...
If it's tung oil and nothing else, the raw material is quite cheap - a few dollars a kilo if you buy it in large quantities. It's the packaging you pay for. If there were enough interested, I'm...
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1st June 2017, 04:55 PM
Thread: Router table with Rout-R-Lift + tools
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QUEENSLAND What router does it suit?
What router does it suit?
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28th May 2017, 09:20 PM
Thread: Mirror Backing Paint
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I'd just seal it in with some alkyd. Quick drying...
I'd just seal it in with some alkyd. Quick drying enamel will probably work, but just be careful of the solvents in them. It should be ok, but spray a small corner first to check for paint damage. ...
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27th May 2017, 09:54 PM
Thread: Mirror Backing Paint
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Peter, mirrors are backed with an anti corrosive...
Peter,
mirrors are backed with an anti corrosive coating that is full of lead (about 6%). Make sure you be careful and treat it with caution. The paints are actually cured with heat (about 120C)... -
4th May 2017, 12:03 AM
Thread: A Touch of Lace ...FREE
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300 x 50 x 30 350 x 60 x 40 thanks for the...
300 x 50 x 30
350 x 60 x 40
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20th March 2017, 09:26 PM
Thread: Joinery 'systems' get together (JSGT)
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Interested for sure. Will need to confirm closer...
Interested for sure. Will need to confirm closer to the date though.
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20th March 2017, 09:09 PM
Thread: Motor options - wood fast lathe
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Motor options - wood fast lathe
So,
Tony ( N.C. Archer) sold me an old woodfast lathe that requires some restoration and reassembly. One question I have is whether it's better to add a VFD and keep the original 1/2 hp 415V... -
9th March 2017, 11:14 AM
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I used on of these from Bunnings. It worked well,...
I used on of these from Bunnings. It worked well, just a tedious task.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/irwin-jack-plus-325mm-veneer-hand-saw_p5712931
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7th March 2017, 06:36 PM
Thread: For the Wadkins collectors
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For the Wadkins collectors
http://www.graysonline.com/lot/0002-5024167/mechanical-workshops/b-thicknesser-b-p-model-alk2-no-5ee5946-3-239282-2
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15th February 2017, 06:51 PM
Thread: Roman Workbench
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Peter, Interesting that there was a link...
Peter,
Interesting that there was a link between lead paint and lead ingestion by drinking the run-off water. The white lead pigment (the nasty stuff in lead paints) is pretty much insoluble in... -
14th February 2017, 08:44 PM
Thread: Roman Workbench
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Mad hatter's disease was caused by exposure to...
Mad hatter's disease was caused by exposure to mercury vapour during the hat making process. The Romans had exposure to lead both as a sweetener and through the use of lead/tin pewter for their...
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31st January 2017, 10:48 AM
Thread: Pair of Disstons refurbishment WIP
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Thanks Ian, I will persevere with the wet and...
Thanks Ian,
I will persevere with the wet and dry. I think my dad still has a few old standard taper files in his shed (still in wax paper too). I'll grab them and see what they are.
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30th January 2017, 10:10 PM
Thread: Pair of Disstons refurbishment WIP
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Pair of Disstons refurbishment WIP
Last week I purchased a pair of Disstons at the tip store for $5 the pair (Score!)
The Rip saw starts at 5 TPI and ends at 4TPI, the other is 8TPI . Both are in reasonable condition.
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30th January 2017, 05:05 PM
Thread: Aquadhere v Titebond
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attachment here
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30th January 2017, 04:56 PM
Thread: Aquadhere v Titebond
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So, I had a bit of a look at the technical data...
So, I had a bit of a look at the technical data sheets for theTitebond and Selleys products.
The first thing that stands out is the lack of definitiveinformation about the Selleys products. After... -
25th January 2017, 09:37 PM
Thread: Monday night Show'n'Tell
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Thanks Paul, i think I'll just clean them up...
Thanks Paul,
i think I'll just clean them up and sharpen them, although the rip saw seems reasonable already. Should make nice users and I'll leave the original patina on the handles, it has a... -
25th January 2017, 08:35 PM
Thread: Monday night Show'n'Tell
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A nice pair of Disstons
Found these at the tip shop today. $5 for the pair. I haven't touched them at all yet and the etch is even visible on the D8 before restoration.
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14th January 2017, 10:22 PM
Thread: Aquadhere v Titebond
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Aquadhere and Titebond II are both what's known a...
Aquadhere and Titebond II are both what's known a D2 adhesives. They are not suitable for exterior use if they are likely to get wet.
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3rd December 2016, 10:23 PM
Thread: What are pigments
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The simplest explanation is the pigments are...
The simplest explanation is the pigments are super small colourful rocks. All coloured paints are made up of a binder (the glue that holds the pigments together) and pigments. Titanium dioxide is the...
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27th November 2016, 10:28 PM
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Great post. thanks.
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28th October 2016, 02:20 PM
Thread: Lid experiment part 2 - stone inlay
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Nice look. What type of stone is it?
Nice look. What type of stone is it?
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11th June 2016, 09:42 PM
Thread: Ryobi mini biscuit jointer
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Sure did. PM sent. thanks.
Sure did. PM sent.
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10th June 2016, 09:11 PM
Thread: Ryobi mini biscuit jointer
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Try this link: Eazypower 29997 R1 Mini Joiner...
Try this link:
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29th April 2016, 08:46 PM
Thread: How to safely strip leaded paint
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Lead in old paint is not just in the pigments, it...
Lead in old paint is not just in the pigments, it was also used as a drier. Lead salts were widely used to accelerate the hardening of alkyd paints. This practice only ceased about 20 years ago....
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29th February 2016, 10:27 AM
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Didn't buy much (only 1 small hammer) but enjoyed...
Didn't buy much (only 1 small hammer) but enjoyed looking. Some seriously cool stuff there. It was great to talk with the vendors about some of it. A real education.
I'll be back next year with... -
26th February 2016, 09:44 PM
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Had a busy week. Now it's relaxation time. ...
Had a busy week. Now it's relaxation time. Looking forward to Sunday and bringing my dad along too. He's 82 so it'll take him back to his apprenticeship days.
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25th February 2016, 05:23 PM
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This is my first one - do I need to bring a lot...
This is my first one - do I need to bring a lot of money ???
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20th February 2016, 04:22 PM
Thread: DeWalt cordless tools
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DeWalt cordless tools
It's time to buy a new cordless drill and impact driver. I'm looking at the 18v system and have been checking out the U.S. products as well.
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29th January 2016, 12:40 AM
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Thanks Dave, that at post brings back great...
Thanks Dave,
that at post brings back great memories.
i remember having the scribing job when I was a teenager. My dad was a carpenter so I was the labourer for all household renos or repairs.... -
23rd December 2015, 02:52 PM
Thread: Exterior house paint.
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That sounds more like a preparation problem than...
That sounds more like a preparation problem than a paint issue. All of the major paint companies make product that should last. The colour you have is not going to contribute by getting too hot. I...
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22nd December 2015, 10:57 PM
Thread: Exterior house paint.
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Pench, how does the paint fail? Fading,...
Pench,
how does the paint fail? Fading, blistering or cracking. Also, what colour?
i work in the industry, and not for Dulux, etc. There are a lot of reasons paints fail, so understanding the... -
20th December 2015, 03:10 PM
Thread: The FOLEY Saw Equipment Thread
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Dale, this is what it looks like now. 366317...
Dale,
this is what it looks like now.
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2nd December 2015, 06:31 PM
Thread: DIY sharpening GTG
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Just found this thread. I'm in. Particularly...
Just found this thread. I'm in. Particularly since you are just down the hill from me.
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3rd November 2015, 10:51 PM
Thread: New builds OOO's 12 fret to the neck
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Been watching with great interest. Any progress...
Been watching with great interest. Any progress on these beautiful instruments?
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22nd June 2015, 10:57 AM
Thread: African Olive - any good for turning?
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Sounds like a new JV enterprise is in order
Maybe I can spin some income to support by debilitating and expensive habit :roll:
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21st June 2015, 06:13 PM
Thread: African Olive - any good for turning?
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Thanks guys
Looks like I'll be helping my mate then :U:U. He was going to dry it for firewood because it burns well. I'll get a good stash.
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21st June 2015, 05:20 PM
Thread: African Olive - any good for turning?
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African Olive - any good for turning?
I have a friend with a number of African olive trees on his property that need to be removed. Is the timber any good for turning?
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7th May 2015, 02:36 PM
Thread: Recommended place to buy timber in Tas
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Thanks guys
Sounds like it's slim pickings down here....... And here I was hoping that I'd be loaded to the gunwales with booty.
Sad really, you'de think with the abundance of timber here that a sustainable...