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23rd August 2023, 06:03 PM
Thread: Woodfast scroll saw blades help
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Thanks everyone for the advice.
Thanks everyone for the advice.
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21st August 2023, 08:07 PM
Thread: Woodfast scroll saw blades help
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Woodfast scroll saw blades help
Hi all, I recently bought a Woodfast scroll saw and I am hoping a forum member might be able to answer a couple of questions on this saw. Can anyone please advise the length of the blades to suit and...
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WANTED:VIC I have sorted this now. My request is now...
I have sorted this now. My request is now withdrawn.
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WANTED:VIC Hi Crocy, not imperial conversions, actual...
Hi Crocy,
not imperial conversions, actual metric sizes.
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WANTED:VIC Dill bits
Wanted new straight shank "jobber" HSS coated/not coated drill bits for the following sizes:
9.1, 9.3, 9.9, 11.9 mm 2 off each size.
Quality drills only: (suttons, P&N, Dormer, etc)
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1st January 2018, 11:23 PM
Thread: 14" Bandsaw
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WANTED:VIC Please disregard this wanted ad as I have...
Please disregard this wanted ad as I have acquired the bandsaw that I was after.
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26th December 2017, 02:49 PM
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ANYONE GOING PAST: Mods: Please delete this post
Please disregard this post. I can't figure out how to delete this post. If a mod can do that please.
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17th December 2017, 10:51 AM
Thread: 14" Bandsaw
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WANTED:VIC 14" Bandsaw
Hi all,
I am after a cheap 14" bandsaw working or not. Can be broken or incomplete as long as the basic bones are there. Everything considered. Can spend up to $100. Can travel 200 km radius... -
23rd September 2013, 10:59 PM
Thread: Dovetail Cutter - Fail..
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Homemade dovetail cutter. - Home Model Engine...
Homemade dovetail cutter. - Home Model Engine Machinist
This looks like a good alternative.
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15th September 2013, 11:25 AM
Thread: What size grinder?
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After 35 years, I finally killed one of my 4"...
After 35 years, I finally killed one of my 4" Japanese made Hitachi's. Has worked well. Every 5-6 years or so I repacked the grease in the bearings and blew out all the crap inside in the motor. Two...
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Me too. I bought a fair bit of tooling from CDCO...
Me too. I bought a fair bit of tooling from CDCO about a year ago and bought both sizes of piloted tap wrenches. What crap! Mine had at least 1/8", probably more run out. They were made in India. Not...
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18th November 2012, 05:08 PM
Thread: Rubber Linisher Wheel
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It's supposed to cushion the belt, make it easier...
It's supposed to cushion the belt, make it easier to use whilst grinding as it's a shock absorber, make the belt last longer and allegedly keep the belt cooler......
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18th November 2012, 01:53 PM
Thread: Rubber Linisher Wheel
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Thanks to Grahame, Michael and Rob for...
Thanks to Grahame, Michael and Rob for replying.
I ended up buying the Hare and Forbes one whilst it was a little cheaper during their sale last week. At $66 it was the cheapest commercial unit... -
9th November 2012, 01:25 PM
Thread: Rubber Linisher Wheel
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Rubber Linisher Wheel
Hi all,
I'm after a rubber linisher wheel. 100-150 mm dia x 50 wide. Has anyone got one for sale?
Else, where in Oz can I get one? Apart from H&F and Blackwoods.
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13th October 2012, 09:07 PM
Thread: Power hack saw blades
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me too please
me too please
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28th April 2012, 09:36 PM
Thread: Metal that melts in hot water.?
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Wood's Metal
Wood's metal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Like Witch1 said, in DSTO we had access to all sorts of nice stuff and to 'stir' up a few of the oldest metallurgists, we made teaspoons of Wood's... -
15th March 2012, 01:32 PM
Thread: Optical flats.
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Optical flats are deemed to be (in the world of...
Optical flats are deemed to be (in the world of metrology) as the flattest an object can be.
They offer flatness within 25 nm (0.000001").
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27th February 2012, 08:09 PM
Thread: What is a Toolroom lathe?
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toolroom lathe
"Means SFA" my A###!!!
Toolroom lathes existed and exist now. If you were lucky enough to work for the defense dept research laboratories in Maribyrnong during the 1950's to 1980's, then you would... -
16th January 2012, 10:43 AM
Thread: Mig Welding Capacity
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Thanks Gents. You are right. The problem...
Thanks Gents.
You are right. The problem started when I tried to weld MS with the new argon cylinder. When I was using argoshield supplied by the BOC mafia, all was good. The big bottle of Ar was... -
14th January 2012, 08:49 PM
Thread: Rotary Tables
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It's not hard to make one. As posted before: Mini...
It's not hard to make one. As posted before: Mini Lathe Workshop is a good guide.
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11th January 2012, 03:29 PM
Thread: Mig Welding Capacity
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Hi Justin, I am using 100% pure Argon. Tip is...
Hi Justin,
I am using 100% pure Argon. Tip is fairly old. There are 6 power settings and definitely on the highest.
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11th January 2012, 12:48 PM
Thread: Mig Welding Capacity
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Mig Welding Capacity
Hi all,
I have a 130 amp SIP mig, about 15 yrs old. Can anyone advise me on what penetration this welder has on mild steel. I use 0.6 wire.
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11th December 2010, 09:13 PM
Thread: Bench top mortiser - which one
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Hare and Forbes Mortiser
Hi all,
I bought the $319 cheapest model, W347.
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Products?stockCode=W347
Even brand new and out of the box, it is rough as guts. But, as I am a fitting and... -
13th November 2010, 03:24 PM
Thread: Clear Epoxy
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Clear Epoxy
Thanks to all who replied.
I reckon the go is to use polyester resin for large holes and to use epoxy to fill cracks for strength.
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9th November 2010, 09:53 PM
Thread: Clear Epoxy
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Clear Epoxy
I would appreaciate any advice regarding using clear epoxy to fill knot holes in timber slabs. Can anyone recommend any particular brand, costs, availability in Melbourne?
Applicability? any tips,...