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31st January 2024, 09:16 PM
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Thank you. I've just returned from the shed...
Thank you. I've just returned from the shed where I pulled that cover off and inspected the resin wheel. Seems I may have left it engaged when I moved house, then took two years (along with massive...
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31st January 2024, 05:12 PM
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Thank you so much for sharing this information. ...
Thank you so much for sharing this information. I have the exact same machine. 2012 build. Only hobby use with 100 hours on the machine. Haven't used much since moving house 4 years ago, but the...
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12th August 2018, 10:37 AM
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I had the problems on a job yesterday, but I...
I had the problems on a job yesterday, but I spoke to Kyle and Dudley 4 weeks ago, prior to this happening, but I was aware of a few people that this had happened to so I was asking questions to try...
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12th August 2018, 08:55 AM
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Lucas Mill slabbing bar - seized nose sprocket
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Just wondering if this is a common problem and how to avoid it. Half way through the last log of the day and I could smell like a burning timber smell for about 20 seconds, then a heap of... -
5th September 2017, 10:35 AM
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Yes, same thing with a mate of mine, he'd driven...
Yes, same thing with a mate of mine, he'd driven over an hour from the Upper Hunter!
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4th September 2017, 09:50 PM
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What was even more disappointing was it was...
What was even more disappointing was it was advertised in the AWR calendar as being on, it was even listed on IE's website, though when you clicked the link...nothing.
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28th August 2017, 08:10 AM
Thread: Milling trees hit by lightening
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Thanks Bob and Neil for sharing your experiences....
Thanks Bob and Neil for sharing your experiences. One thing I was wondering and the reason I decided to post was if the timber somehow milled up brittle due to the high voltage passing through the...
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24th August 2017, 02:16 PM
Thread: Milling trees hit by lightening
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Milling trees hit by lightening
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Just wondering if the timber would be any good cut from a tree that has been hit by lightening? Tree is still standing, has died and no visible spits or cracking from the outside. Guess once... -
21st July 2017, 11:02 AM
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Second hand slabbing attachment for Lucas Mill
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I'm looking at purchasing the above, but it's in QLD and i'm down in NSW. I have put a post also about assistance with freight.
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21st July 2017, 10:27 AM
Thread: Brisbane to Taree or Newcastle
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Brisbane to Taree or Newcastle
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Just wondering if anyone can help out with transport for a Lucas Mill slabbing attachment i've purchased second hand?
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21st July 2017, 10:24 AM
Thread: Freight from Brisbane to Newcastle
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thanks, will do :)
thanks, will do :)
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20th July 2017, 06:49 PM
Thread: Freight from Brisbane to Newcastle
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Freight from Brisbane to Newcastle
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Just wondering if anyone can help out with freight for a slabbing attachment?? Freight companies that can possible do it for less than $200?
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11th July 2017, 09:59 PM
Thread: Milling Redgum for posts and rails
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Not too sure to be honest. If I had to make a...
Not too sure to be honest. If I had to make a guess I'd say river red gum due to its proximity on a river flat?
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10th July 2017, 09:12 AM
Thread: Milling Redgum for posts and rails
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Milling Redgum for posts and rails
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I've got Redgum down and was wanting to mill for a post and rail fence. Is this advisable for those that know the timber better than I do, or will it just buckle and twist out of shape once... -
16th August 2014, 10:15 PM
Thread: Cant hook
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Late reply I know but Lucas Mill sell their own...
Late reply I know but Lucas Mill sell their own design for $175
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8th March 2014, 09:03 AM
Thread: Liquid amber milling sizes.
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In my experience milling a few small logs (500...
In my experience milling a few small logs (500 diameter) you need to strip stack it carefully and put heaps of weight on top to hold it down and keep it flat, otherwise you will end up with a heap of...
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24th October 2013, 11:55 AM
Thread: She Oak Logs
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In some areas of Australia timber as firewood is...
In some areas of Australia timber as firewood is far more valuable than sawn timber for building/furniture :(
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24th October 2013, 11:51 AM
Thread: Milling timber cost
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I'm in Maitland and have a Lucas Mill. Problem...
I'm in Maitland and have a Lucas Mill. Problem with those sizes you would need a 10" machine, as the max you can get in one pass of the common 8" model is around 205mm. It would not be worth double...
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12th October 2013, 08:38 AM
Thread: Sealant for end of fresh cut logs
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If you have to buy paint we've found wet area...
If you have to buy paint we've found wet area water proofing membrane from bunnings is excellent. Two coats and it will even seal any cracks that are already present...even 10-15mm wide!
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12th October 2013, 08:33 AM
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Dries out and cracks instantly in warm weather?
Dries out and cracks instantly in warm weather?
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11th October 2013, 07:28 AM
Thread: Milling Sugargum
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I've just made a bookcase from it...beautiful...
I've just made a bookcase from it...beautiful timber! Very hard and heavy, but very stable timber, stays straight once machined and like others have said, takes a beautiful finish. Has some nice...
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5th August 2013, 11:26 AM
Thread: Blade sharpening for Lucas Mill
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I picked up a new instructional DVD Lucas mill...
I picked up a new instructional DVD Lucas mill has just released at the Sydney Wood Show. It goes into every detail about everything you need to know about setup, operation, maintenance (including...
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21st July 2013, 07:53 AM
Thread: Blade sharpening for Lucas Mill
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Thanks for all the valuable advice guys. It is...
Thanks for all the valuable advice guys. It is great to know like minded people, and people who have 'been there, done that' are willing to share information and their experiences.
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25th June 2013, 10:08 PM
Thread: Lucas Mill log chocks
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Lucas Mill log chocks
Hi, those that use the Lucas Mill log chocks, how do you find them? Are they a big advantage over timber wedges/chocks? What dimensions are the log bearers for use with the Lucas Mill log chocks?
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24th June 2013, 09:50 PM
Thread: Blade sharpening for Lucas Mill
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Thanks Paul for your valuable input. I think the...
Thanks Paul for your valuable input. I think the guy I was speaking to on the phone today about the blades was referring to the hook angle (10 degrees from memory - diagram in the manual) and the...
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24th June 2013, 09:14 PM
Thread: Blade sharpening for Lucas Mill
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Thanks for the detailed reply...much appreciated....
Thanks for the detailed reply...much appreciated. I am new to this and keen to learn as much as I can from those who are willing to share their experiences. As I said, the blade I brought back to...
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24th June 2013, 06:48 PM
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Did you end up getting these trees down and...
Did you end up getting these trees down and milled?
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24th June 2013, 06:33 PM
Thread: Blade sharpening for Lucas Mill
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Blade sharpening for Lucas Mill
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First my apologies if this topic has already been covered. I am new to Lucas sawmilling and gave my second hand machine a first time run on the weekend. I spent most of the day servicing it... -
17th June 2013, 10:31 PM
Thread: Pegs for Lucas Mill stays
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Yes I planned on making a long and a short set. ...
Yes I planned on making a long and a short set. Would you go longer than 300mm for the long set? How short for the short set? I initially thought 150mm, but I am not sure now if that would be long...
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17th June 2013, 05:02 PM
Thread: Pegs for Lucas Mill stays
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Ok thanks, would you recommend I make tent peg...
Ok thanks, would you recommend I make tent peg style pegs with 16mm round bar?
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17th June 2013, 04:41 PM
Thread: Pegs for Lucas Mill stays
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Thanks for the super fast reply! Any tips of...
Thanks for the super fast reply! Any tips of getting them out when you are finished...do you just lift up on the stay to get them started?
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17th June 2013, 03:58 PM
Thread: Pegs for Lucas Mill stays
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Pegs for Lucas Mill stays
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I have just bought a second hand lucas mill but it is missing the hold down pegs that fix the brace arm to the ground. I’m going to make some, would anyone be able to tell me the diameter of... -
2nd June 2013, 07:48 PM
Thread: Sydney wood working show
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Yes I tried the new Domino XL at the festool...
Yes I tried the new Domino XL at the festool stand (which is actually F&K Tools). They have all the festool stuff there for your to try out. Carbatec are the other ones who will have festool stuff...
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2nd August 2012, 11:33 PM
Thread: 2012 Sydney Wood show feedback
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Please let us know Crowie if you get a response
Please let us know Crowie if you get a response
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1st August 2012, 12:16 AM
Thread: 2012 Sydney Wood show feedback
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I spoke to many exhibitors and one particularly...
I spoke to many exhibitors and one particularly expressed his corcern with the change of venue and what effect it would have, etc. As a passionate woodworker I would turn up regardless of when and...
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30th July 2012, 10:56 PM
Thread: 2012 Sydney Wood show feedback
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2012 Sydney Wood show feedback
Hi all, what did everyone think of the Sydney show on the weekend, particularly the new venue? By the end of the day I was slightly disappointed. There seemed to be less exhibitors, notably no...
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3rd December 2011, 07:58 AM
Thread: Scheppach HF-33 Spindle Moulder
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That machine looks brand new! What did you end...
That machine looks brand new! What did you end up getting for it?
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10th August 2010, 11:32 PM
Thread: Buying a Domino
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Someone said earlier that you don't get the...
Someone said earlier that you don't get the domino any cheaper at the shows. Did anyone purchase one at any of the shows this year? If so, how much did you pay?
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