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14th September 2017, 07:57 PM
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Hi, Thanks for a quick reply...I'm up at...
Hi,
Thanks for a quick reply...I'm up at Ulverstone ... 25 min from Hobart....Huonville??....have worked in Dover so I do know a bit of the south . I daily ride and enjoy a touring motorbike so... -
14th September 2017, 05:44 PM
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OK will supply....may take a while. I am after a...
OK will supply....may take a while. I am after a Manual for the S50... any ideas?
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14th September 2017, 04:45 PM
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THANKS....These Picture are great as I am in a...
THANKS....These Picture are great as I am in a shop with an S50. and no built in grinder.
Good point about the metal dust into the machine. Could you have also just packed yo the grinder to better... -
25th November 2012, 08:29 AM
Thread: Laser work
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Long time passing
Hi Mich,
Thanks for the great advice. I would love to use Google Sketchup with students and send off files to get Laser or Plasma cut. I have done this with proper CAD programs... -
16th July 2012, 04:51 PM
Thread: CAD programs
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Here is another little online gem....
Here is another little online gem.
https://tinkercad.com/home/
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15th May 2012, 12:04 PM
Thread: Do We Over-engineer Trailers?
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Hi All, ....overloading a trailer is no...
Hi All,
....overloading a trailer is no accident. I had some students built an ultra light box trailer for going to the tip etc and it is a pleasure to move around the garden, 2 removable thick... -
25th January 2012, 10:46 PM
Thread: Enjoy enjoy enjoy
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Enjoy enjoy enjoy
Hi All,
Enjoy making 'things'....WOOD OR METAL?
Enjoy recording/ taking pictures of all the differnet stages/processes?
Enjoy telling people how you did it in an educational way?
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Enjoy
:) Hi All,
Enjoy making 'things'....WOOD OR METAL?
Enjoy recording/ taking pictures of all the different stages/processes?
Enjoy telling people how you did it in an educational way?
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25th January 2012, 09:49 PM
Thread: Computer Program for Drawing Plans?
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Try: DraftSight...
Try:
DraftSight
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25th January 2012, 09:45 PM
Thread: Oddleg Calipers
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or you could makim from a copy of the mag ...
or you could makim from a copy of the mag
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25th January 2012, 09:18 PM
Thread: Oddleg Calipers
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I am a tech teacher and took a copy from a school...
I am a tech teacher and took a copy from a school mag, that i no longer have access to, but i do still have the copy....I suppose I could take a digital photo.....I think the Piece Dove of Copy right...
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25th January 2012, 07:18 PM
Thread: Oddleg Calipers
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No, But there is a very nice set of How To/Plans...
No, But there is a very nice set of How To/Plans for a simple set in No75 Woodsmith
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17th January 2012, 11:56 AM
Thread: Trailer add ons share them here
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Hi Russell, Many years ago now myself and my...
Hi Russell,
Many years ago now myself and my students built an Ultra Light trailer (it is a pleasure to use) It was designed to do just what you do and the reality has been much better than I... -
4th September 2011, 07:58 AM
Thread: Laser work
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Laser work
For student Projects:
Anyone know how to manipulate fonts in Google Sketchup so that i can add mounting holes to a font and have them laser cut in steel. Converting to DXF is no problem.
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24th July 2011, 02:14 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun MK.X
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New Wave
New Wave
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24th July 2011, 04:59 AM
Thread: Some home made corner clamp tools
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Thanks
Thanks very much Corgan,
I am a metals high school teacher and was looking for a cheap and easy way to hold some student work while they brazed up their miter joints. In the past i have used the... -
21st March 2011, 02:48 PM
Thread: CAD programs
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I am sure this little program is fine But are...
I am sure this little program is fine But are there thousands of video tutorials, PDF documents on how to use it. Having thousands of people using the same software makes learning so much easier. ...
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8th February 2011, 11:31 AM
Thread: Black Wrinkle Finish Paint
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And dont start Grinding after painting !...
And dont start Grinding after painting !
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8th February 2011, 08:45 AM
Thread: For the young at heart
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For the young at heart
Hi Guys,
I am about to start in a new school down here in the far south of Tassie. It has a very disused metals area, so the students and I will clean up and redesign the workshop (on a very short... -
5th February 2011, 10:19 PM
Thread: CAD programs
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WRONG All you have to do is start to draw in...
WRONG
All you have to do is start to draw in sketchup...dont click off ! and go to the input box, right at the bottom and place your measurements and it works in full scale...which is cool as. But... -
5th February 2011, 09:58 PM
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tech teacher advice
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Dont forget the limitations of the school workshop and the materials that you will be able to use. Knowing these will help you Design and make a successful project. It is a reals shame that you... -
5th February 2011, 09:46 PM
Thread: Does anyone here teach VCAL
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Tech Teacher
Hi,
I am a metal/wood teacher of many years. Taught in Vic, SA and now in Tasmania. What are you after?
In fact i have just started a Blog for a school workshop. here is the link. Please drop by... -
31st January 2011, 09:19 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun MK.X
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Black
Black
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28th January 2011, 09:09 AM
Thread: We need you !
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We need you !
Hi Everybody, and Greetings from Tassie,
Hope you are enjoying the summer and a heartfelt greeting to all effected by the floods in all parts of Aus.
WE NEED YOUR HELP !
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30th December 2010, 12:20 PM
Thread: RYOBI Manuals
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Hi All, Well That was a good idea. So i have...
Hi All,
Well That was a good idea. So i have just sent off an email. Very strange set up on the Ryobi EPJ800 biscuit jointer. The cutter has a major shoulder so that it sites on the shaft very well,... -
29th December 2010, 07:27 AM
Thread: RYOBI Manuals
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RYOBI Manuals
Hi All,
Seasons Greetings,
I need to replace/sharpen the blade in a RYOBI EPJ800 Biscuit Cutter and am damed if I can find how to take it out or remove the angle grinder from the Slides?
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20th July 2010, 09:04 PM
Thread: small metal projects
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your mum would love this in her lounge room...
your mum would love this in her lounge room
TechSmith | Screencast.com, online video sharing, ALIEN SCULPTURE
Just a few old car parts...way to go. You could do a small version and place a rats... -
19th July 2010, 11:19 PM
Thread: Greetings From Tassie
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Thanks guys, Keeping the workshop ticking over...
Thanks guys,
Keeping the workshop ticking over doesn't leave a lot of time for my building. I enjoy sharing the creative process and technical challenges with my students. see one of our latest... -
19th July 2010, 07:46 PM
Thread: Solar Kiln users
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Solar Kiln users
I would like to make a list of people who USE solar kilns. I am a design and technology teacher down in Dover Tasmania that is looking for people with experience in drying timber in cold climates and...
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18th July 2010, 11:44 AM
Thread: hi from Lonny Tasmania
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Greetings from Dover Tassie....just love Tassie...
Greetings from Dover Tassie....just love Tassie
check out my dover Animoto
Animoto - Dover
YOUR SHED: set your framing up to fit your sheet material and leave plenty of room for insulation,... -
18th July 2010, 11:28 AM
Thread: Greetings From Tassie
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Greetings From Tassie
Hi everyone,
What a bewildering number of forums. It is good to see an active forum that is not overseas...although I am in a manner of speaking ‘overseas’ to many of you.
I am a Design and...