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1st March 2020, 07:42 AM
Thread: Scroll Saw Blade Holder Conversion Kit
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Scroll Saw Blade Holder Conversion Kit
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Hello to you wonderful people
I haven't been on this site for ages and really felt nostalgic coming back to it seeing all the posts etc. I reckon this is one of the best... -
2nd February 2018, 06:07 AM
Thread: Vicmark vml 150 used in top condition
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QUEENSLAND Lucky me. Must be a good sign. Thanks for the...
Lucky me. Must be a good sign. Thanks for the info. Hope I remember that in the future.
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2nd February 2018, 06:05 AM
Thread: Vicmark vml 150 used in top condition
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QUEENSLAND URGENT NOTICE...
URGENT NOTICE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have upped the price to $2300 on other sites as I'm throwing in the bench as well. It's a simple bench but works well. I'll post some pictures... -
30th January 2018, 09:36 PM
Thread: Vicmark vml 150 used in top condition
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QUEENSLAND Anyone know if one can bump the thread to the top...
Anyone know if one can bump the thread to the top for another go. Thanks guys and dolls.
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30th January 2018, 09:33 PM
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QUEENSLAND Hi Bazza I would not mind having a go at the...
Hi Bazza
I would not mind having a go at the blanks as I had to leave all my stuff on Russell Island when we moved. Problem one. Ute head blown. Problem 2. Still trying to sell my lathe. Seems early... -
30th January 2018, 09:07 PM
Thread: Old Eagle band saw
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Will post photo's of the band saw tomorrow.
Will post photo's of the band saw tomorrow.
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30th January 2018, 09:04 PM
Thread: Old Eagle band saw
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Yes, it seems to have all the gear. I had a look...
Yes, it seems to have all the gear. I had a look on Carbatec's website but not much info given. I wish to do the job once and enjoy life if you know what I mean.
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30th January 2018, 09:03 PM
Thread: Old Eagle band saw
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Looks like it for sure but it's name is Elephant....
Looks like it for sure but it's name is Elephant. My guess is they are rebadged wherever they go.
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30th January 2018, 06:37 AM
Thread: Old Eagle band saw
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Old Eagle band saw
Hi guys and dolls as well as aliens coming by on the occasional UFO flight.
I have an old Elephant 14 inch band saw that I'm absolutely in love with. I wish to do some refurbishment with the gear... -
23rd January 2018, 11:47 AM
Thread: Vicmark vml 150 used in top condition
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QUEENSLAND Hi again, more photo's for your perusal. Thanks...
Hi again, more photo's for your perusal. Thanks to all you friends for your advice and support. Here's hoping it sells and my ute is back on the road. More good news is that although I am disabled a...
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23rd January 2018, 11:14 AM
Thread: Vicmark vml 150 used in top condition
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QUEENSLAND Don't know how to get pics on the original thread...
Don't know how to get pics on the original thread and I thought I had one but here goes. To much thinking going on.428276
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23rd January 2018, 06:14 AM
Thread: Vicmark vml 150 used in top condition
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QUEENSLAND Hi there again on the beautiful Tuesday morning....
Hi there again on the beautiful Tuesday morning. Few clouds about and cool. Thank you all for the likes. Seems I'm on the right track with my add. Now the crunch. I need a buyer. Anyone who buys it I...
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22nd January 2018, 06:28 AM
Thread: Vicmark vml 150 used in top condition
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QUEENSLAND Good morning all. Thanks for the kind words....
Good morning all.
Thanks for the kind words. It is a good machine and something I forgot to mention, although an old expression, still very valid. The lathe also has a reverse function which is... -
21st January 2018, 07:06 AM
Thread: Vicmark vml 150 used in top condition
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QUEENSLAND Vicmark vml 150 used in top condition
Hi and Happy New Year to all and sundry. Hope this may be the lotto one.428070
I have for sale my Vicmark VML 150 variable speed, with faceplate, H/D live centre, stainless steel tool rest, and if... -
4th September 2016, 10:15 AM
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Silver gleit is the answer from Carba Tech. I use...
Silver gleit is the answer from Carba Tech. I use it on all my gear and never have a problem with wax build up etc.
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4th September 2016, 08:58 AM
Thread: Thicknesser/table plane purchase?
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I bought a thicknesser/planer of the bygone era...
I bought a thicknesser/planer of the bygone era but it does not weigh a ton. Does 29 cm wide which is a bit of a draw back but otherwise does all I ask of it. Just make sure the knives are sharp and...
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22nd August 2016, 07:33 AM
Thread: Planer/thicknesser
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Knives and replys
Many thanks for the tips guys. I now know what next weekend is going to be about. setting the knives on my thicknesser.
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21st August 2016, 10:00 AM
Thread: Planer/thicknesser
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Planer/thicknesser
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I have an old cast iron planer/thicknesser and wish to put the sharpened blade back in. I had the blade professionally sharpened as it had a few deepish nicks in it. If I drop the blade... -
8th August 2016, 08:56 AM
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Sticky: Router table
Hi Cliff
Just general woodwork. Often I need to create my own arcy's as I live on an island and am then stuck. General router work but I'd like to have a larger surface for whatever work may come... -
8th August 2016, 02:56 AM
Thread: A "make it up as you go" bench
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All I can say is a big WOW
All I can say is a big WOW
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8th August 2016, 02:54 AM
Thread: A "make it up as you go" bench
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Do the wedges really hold or is it the type of...
Do the wedges really hold or is it the type of timber you use. I am new at the game and need to build a new work bench and router table. I have quit a bit of access to recycled hardwood which I love...
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8th August 2016, 02:36 AM
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Sticky: Hi all Has this thread run out. I wish to...
Hi all
Has this thread run out. I wish to build a router table. Just a normal one. I'm on a pension like a lot of people on this forum and need to work in cents sense) and not dollars. -
Sticky: I also have the battery pack. Prefer a weightier...
I also have the battery pack. Prefer a weightier camera as in windy conditions I feel it's steadier. I wonder what a 2 x converter will do to get to 600 mm. I will loose light but wondering about...
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Sticky: Hi Trev We don't know each other but i'm also...
Hi Trev
We don't know each other but i'm also an avid photographer at the enthusiast stage. I use a Tamron 16-300 zoom lens for my birds and for that matter a carry around lens. Don't have any... -
5th July 2016, 07:25 PM
Thread: Workbench Tracks
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Sounds like a good idea. Will try it with some...
Sounds like a good idea. Will try it with some test pieces. Many thnaks
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29th June 2016, 06:29 AM
Thread: Workbench Tracks
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Workbench Tracks
Hi friends
I am planning on building a new workbench with ply. Now marine ply is heavy duty price so have decided to go normal ply. Just wondering about form ply. Any suggestions?
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Sticky: What lovely photo's. Just love them. I shoot with...
What lovely photo's. Just love them. I shoot with the Canon EOS 70D and mostly use my Tamron 16-300 which is quit new to the market. Mostly shoot scenery and when in Tassie I hate photography as we...
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6th March 2016, 06:39 PM
Thread: Looking for a pocket hole jig
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K5
Wow, the K5 Master looks real good. I have previously bought from Canada and can only say it comes pretty quick. Bugger as well, my younger son was there 3 days ago.:C
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29th February 2016, 11:35 AM
Thread: Looking for a pocket hole jig
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Mmmmm
Seems as scarce as hens teeth. Carba Tech is seriously overpriced sometimes on the items or Kregg overpriced for what it is. It's not a medicine, just a tool.
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25th February 2016, 04:07 AM
Thread: Looking for a pocket hole jig
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Looking for a pocket hole jig
Hi all
Anybody got a pocket hole jig floating around you don't need. I am looking for one. Maybe a kreg or something that really works.
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7th May 2014, 11:56 PM
Thread: 043 Turnings
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043 NSW
NSW
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7th May 2014, 02:43 PM
Thread: 043 Turnings
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043 Turnings
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Anybody had problems with 043 Turnings NS. I ordered a pen fro them, paid for it and show and even contacted them 4 times by phone or email. Sill no answer -
24th July 2013, 07:01 PM
Thread: Band saw problems
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Band saw problems
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I have an Elephant 14 inch band saw which I have just serviced having bought it second hand, so new bearings etc. I have put on the tyres, a new blade and adjusted what I could and... -
29th December 2012, 03:00 AM
Thread: All over the place logs
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All over the place logs
Hi all
I have some logs (if you can call them that. More like branches) and a chain saw. I don't have a band saw and don't know anybody with a band saw on Russell Island. Some of the branches are... -
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A friend wishes somebody to carve a wooden horse to carry a Indian doll that his wife made. Please see attached photo. -
18th November 2012, 11:29 AM
Thread: Steam train engine
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Steam train engine
Hi Guys and dolls
Anybody got some plans or idea of a simple steam train engine and a few carriages in wood for my 3 year old grandson that I can make for him for Christmas?
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8th September 2012, 01:16 PM
Thread: Hard Oil Timber Finish for pens.
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Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Sounds like it...
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Sounds like it coulod be that as some gun stocks and definetely guitars have a shine to them. Many thanks Floody.
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8th September 2012, 11:57 AM
Thread: Hard Oil Timber Finish for pens.
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Hard Oil Timber Finish for pens.
Hi all
I have been having a chat to a seriously ancient fellow here on the island about timber finishes. He said that in the OLD days (how long ago that is, I don't know) they used to let the... -
7th September 2012, 03:46 PM
Thread: Placing an order from USA
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Hey Dorno Thank you, thank you, thank you. I...
Hey Dorno
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I really like and have sent them the first email of hopefully many. -
7th September 2012, 01:20 PM
Thread: Placing an order from USA
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Hey Undies Firstly. How did you get that...
Hey Undies
Firstly. How did you get that nickname? I emailed PSI with an order to get a quot with the $17 postage on the day you recommended it and even though I have sent a second email I seem... -
3rd September 2012, 06:54 PM
Thread: Help needed
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Hi Todd I am very sorry to be the bad news...
Hi Todd
I am very sorry to be the bad news bearer. I hope you have not glued the bits and pieces together. The only way is to take them appart and redo them. It is good to invest in a set of... -
3rd September 2012, 06:44 PM
Thread: Placing an order from USA
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Hi John Most valued answer. Many thanks Roger
Hi John
Most valued answer. Many thanks Roger -
3rd September 2012, 01:57 PM
Thread: Placing an order from USA
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Placing an order from USA
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I am going to place an order from Penn State Industries as I am looking for some specific pen kits. Anybody else need something to share the postage which is quite high at about $48 for... -
27th August 2012, 12:12 PM
Thread: Matched set in Tru-Stone
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Hi Dorno Where did you get your emporers?
Hi Dorno
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27th August 2012, 11:59 AM
Thread: Matched set in Tru-Stone
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Ok all. You got me. :):) As the saying goes, "The...
Ok all. You got me. :):) As the saying goes, "The world is my oyster" Thanks for the info.
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27th August 2012, 09:50 AM
Thread: Sedona with a Toni Ransfield blank
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Hi Cisco. Love your work on both pens. Who is...
Hi Cisco.
Love your work on both pens. Who is Tony and where could one get in touch with him to buy some of his blanks?
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27th August 2012, 09:46 AM
Thread: Matched set in Tru-Stone
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Hi Cisco Did you order your Trustone direct from...
Hi Cisco
Did you order your Trustone direct from America or can you get it locally. I have been searching but could only find it in USA. As to Trustone Betty, I have researched it and the company... -
15th March 2012, 12:11 PM
Thread: Beall Pen Wizard
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To all that replied many thanks. I think I might...
To all that replied many thanks. I think I might wait a bit and see if I can find a second hand one.
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15th March 2012, 09:03 AM
Thread: Year of the Dragon 2012 on a Baron RB
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Website
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Awasome. What is your website please. I read some guy has looked at your website. -
15th March 2012, 08:55 AM
Thread: Beall Pen Wizard
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Beall Pen Wizard
Hi All
Has anybody in Aussy got the Beall Pen Wizard and how do you get on with it. I want to buy one but don't want to spend $450 including postage just to find out it's not what I immagine it...