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23rd September 2021, 12:49 AM
Thread: whiteboard or chalkboard
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It’s easy to clean off, just “paint“ over with...
It’s easy to clean off, just “paint“ over with whiteboard marker and rub off with whiteboard eraser.
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12th September 2021, 11:33 PM
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Battery World accepts all old batteries....
Battery World accepts all old batteries.
Officeworks accepts batteries, computers, electronic equipment.
Also local councils at libraries.
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29th April 2020, 01:04 AM
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That bit is a upcut and will tear the surface....
That bit is a upcut and will tear the surface. Get a downcut bit. Use it in the same manner as the straight fluted bit.
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3rd February 2020, 02:10 AM
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I should have explained that the g-code would...
I should have explained that the g-code would operate a relay output in a MASSO CNC controller. (5v ttl). So you have a relay contact to operate one of your manual controllers.
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3rd February 2020, 02:08 AM
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I should have explained that the g-code would...
I should have explained that the g-code would operate a relay output in a MASSO CNC controller. (5v ttl). So you have a relay contact to operate one of your manual controllers.
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2nd February 2020, 01:33 AM
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Would you have a controller and blast gate that...
Would you have a controller and blast gate that can be switched by G-code on a CNC machine.
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Bicton Men's Shed purchased the Heavy Mill...
Bicton Men's Shed purchased the Heavy Mill 1500x1500. Excellent service from Ben Harper.
Regards,
Arie.
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15th December 2019, 01:23 AM
Thread: My Excel Ribbon is too fat .....sometimes
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Had problem with Wife's computer stuck on version...
Had problem with Wife's computer stuck on version 1803 and updates 1903 & 1909 failing. Downloaded Update Assistant from MS ran 1909 update via it and it worked OK.
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10th August 2019, 01:51 AM
Thread: CNc router controller and usb
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Check out MASSO CNC Controller. Complete unit no...
Check out MASSO CNC Controller.
Complete unit no pc required.
Australian made.
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2nd December 2018, 01:57 PM
Thread: Carbatec does it again
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I can add my experience with Carbatec. Ordered a ...
I can add my experience with Carbatec. Ordered a CNC router part for the men's shed to be posted to my home address, after waiting two weeks for delivery rang the nationwide help desk, answer was...
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24th January 2018, 10:56 PM
Thread: "Saw dust bin full" Sensor
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Have you solved this problem? I found that I...
Have you solved this problem?
I found that I couldn't get steady readings at the BMS and went for a software solution, by using a rolling average of ten readings taken at one second intervals.
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10th November 2017, 11:05 PM
Thread: Problems with twin drum sander
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Bob, We at the Bicton shed have a similar...
Bob,
We at the Bicton shed have a similar problem with our single drum sander when the members try to use it as a thicknesser.
I agree with Chambezio "So to me that equated to only taking a... -
8th October 2017, 05:35 PM
Thread: "Saw dust bin full" Sensor
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I will be ordering the other parts from China so...
I will be ordering the other parts from China so there will be a delay regardless.
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8th October 2017, 01:57 PM
Thread: "Saw dust bin full" Sensor
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Bob, Where did you source the force sensor from?...
Bob,
Where did you source the force sensor from?
What value pots did you use for trim and comparison?
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17th August 2017, 10:55 PM
Thread: "Saw dust bin full" Sensor
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Well Bob you have got it working, could you now...
Well Bob you have got it working, could you now provide a list of parts used and the source code for the Arduino Uno?
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4th August 2017, 10:30 PM
Thread: "Saw dust bin full" Sensor
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The Bicton Men's Shed uses a small wheelie bin...
The Bicton Men's Shed uses a small wheelie bin and sometimes we can fill it several times in a session when we are using the thicknesser. We also check the bin at the start of a session and empty it...
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3rd August 2017, 10:37 PM
Thread: "Saw dust bin full" Sensor
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Bob, The Bicton Men's Shed has designed a system...
Bob, The Bicton Men's Shed has designed a system using a 4PDT 12v relay, a sensor activates the relay which then latches on through one contact, another activates a buzzer, the third shuts down the...
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12th July 2017, 09:57 PM
Thread: Very small CNC?
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Try XYZ-Carve - CNC Mill from 3DTek - Australian...
Try XYZ-Carve - CNC Mill from 3DTek - Australian based company who gives excellent service.
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18th March 2017, 11:55 PM
Thread: Zig Zag Railway - Radiata pine milling
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Zig Zag Railway - Radiata pine milling
Just passing on this request from the Zig Zag Railway group on facebook.
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20th November 2016, 12:05 AM
Thread: WIN10 Restore Point - Heads Up
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You can control when Win 10 updates by going to...
You can control when Win 10 updates by going to the Services dialog and disable Windows Updating service.
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8th November 2016, 11:01 PM
Thread: WIN10 Restore Point - Heads Up
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MS current upgrade for Win10 is version 1607...
MS current upgrade for Win10 is version 1607 which added new features, hence it isn't a update therefore the removal of restore points.
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7th October 2016, 10:24 PM
Thread: iPhone 5 not receiving emails
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They are moving from a simple mail server system...
They are moving from a simple mail server system to IMAP/SMTP system which allows syncing mail between devices. Hope this makes sense?
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19th September 2016, 10:04 PM
Thread: Triton TRA410 Winder Handle
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This business is a local repair shop for small...
This business is a local repair shop for small tools. A few months earlier they had repaired a Maketa router and supplied template guides without problem, but a change of staff on the front counter...
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18th September 2016, 11:07 PM
Thread: Triton TRA410 Winder Handle
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Not all OZ distributors know how to order from...
Not all OZ distributors know how to order from the manufacturer, tried to get the new style collet assembly for the men shed from a local distributor had no end of trouble, ended up ordering online...
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28th July 2016, 10:25 PM
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Your cyclone will work better with the inlet...
Your cyclone will work better with the inlet coming in from the side so the air circulates around and then exits out the top. Centrifugal force will separate the dust from the airflow.
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19th July 2016, 10:15 PM
Thread: Are you sick of the Win 10 nag
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Better than 8.1, start menu like windows of old!...
Better than 8.1, start menu like windows of old! No window 'flipping' to apps tiles when selecting the start button.
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18th July 2016, 10:53 AM
Thread: dovetail jig for large boxes
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We at the Bicton Men's Shed use the Incra jig and...
We at the Bicton Men's Shed use the Incra jig and I have created drawers approximately 250mm in height using a 19mm dovetail. I had to start in the middle and work outwards to the edge on each piece...
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Try King Gee work shoe from Total Workware,...
Try King Gee work shoe from Total Workware, reasonably priced. You will have to pay to get a comfortable work shoes.
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18th June 2016, 11:28 PM
Thread: New extraction system at Men's Shed
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Bicton Men's Shed checks the bin at the beginning...
Bicton Men's Shed checks the bin at the beginning of each session and empties it at the end. We have a manometer on the exhaust to indicate "incidents".
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5th May 2016, 10:06 PM
Thread: what design software to use?
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One thing I forgot to mention that Fusion 360 is...
One thing I forgot to mention that Fusion 360 is total different to use than Sketchup, but once you get the hang of it, it's very powerful. I have only been using Fusion for a couple of months after...
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5th May 2016, 03:00 PM
Thread: what design software to use?
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What OS are you willing to use. Autodesk Fusion...
What OS are you willing to use. Autodesk Fusion 360 is "free" to small businesses. It is a CAD/CAM program that produces the required gcode.
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17th April 2016, 09:51 PM
Thread: Where to start
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Join CNCZone Forums. Try Autodesk Fusion360 for...
Join CNCZone Forums.
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2nd March 2016, 02:29 PM
Thread: Mens Shed Dust Collection
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BMS has a Duty Officer each day and one of his...
BMS has a Duty Officer each day and one of his duties is to check the bin at the start of session and empty it at the end. But sometimes if a large quantity of timber is being put through the...
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2nd March 2016, 01:45 PM
Thread: Mens Shed Dust Collection
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Bob, It's not that easy, although it's small...
Bob,
It's not that easy, although it's small wheely bin, it's quite heavy when it's full. To safely wheel the bin to and from a stage would require a ramp approx 3 metres long!
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2nd March 2016, 12:40 AM
Thread: Mens Shed Dust Collection
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Chris, There is height difference between the...
Chris,
There is height difference between the machine shed and the enclosure floors of about 1.5 metres. So it was a case of installing the CV low for the bin and have the suction ducting entering... -
29th February 2016, 11:51 PM
Thread: Mens Shed Dust Collection
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Bob, Since that post the BMS has extended it's...
Bob,
Since that post the BMS has extended it's machine shop to double it's original size, which resulted in shifting the CV and new ducting to the machines. Most of the sharp bends have been... -
25th February 2016, 10:41 PM
Thread: Mens Shed Dust Collection
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Bob don't discharge the muffler into your...
Bob don't discharge the muffler into your enclosure everything will be covered in dust within a week. Come and check out the Bicton Men's Shed's installation on the amount of dust in our enclosure...
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15th January 2016, 10:43 PM
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Try someone like www.westatehose.com.au. Visit...
Try someone like www.westatehose.com.au. Visit your local store ask for a small offcut.
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2nd November 2015, 10:16 PM
Thread: Ad blocking.
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Don't often post via iPad, hadn't noticed the...
Don't often post via iPad, hadn't noticed the Tapatalk addition to my signature - now removed.
Regards, Arie.
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1st November 2015, 10:27 PM
Thread: Ad blocking.
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Yes, ad's "appear" in between topics on the sub...
Yes, ad's "appear" in between topics on the sub forum pages, but you have to tap on them to see them. I haven't seen any in app purchases or pop ups. I have updates set to automatic, currently...
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31st October 2015, 10:31 PM
Thread: Ad blocking.
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Ad blocking.
Try Tapatalk app no ad's
Regards, Arie.
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Chris, What is the description associated to...
Chris, What is the description associated to F0:14 error?
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22nd March 2014, 06:23 PM
Thread: Emptying the dust bin
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This is how we did it at the Bicton Mens Shed...
This is how we did it at the Bicton Mens Shed
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6th January 2014, 11:29 PM
Thread: Can't receive emails
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Ken, Again select Tools>Account settings this...
Ken,
Again select Tools>Account settings this will open the same dialog box as before but on the email tab, select your email account and then select the repair button, this will open a new dialog... -
6th January 2014, 11:14 PM
Thread: Can't receive emails
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Ken, As you can still access your old...
Ken,
As you can still access your old computer, go to Documents & settings folder and do a search for *.pst. This is the data file of Outlook.
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30th December 2013, 05:08 PM
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Clearvue install in WA.
Bob,
We have the Clearvue up and running, still need to connect 6" ducting to machines, but you can now test dust levels in the system exhaust.
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25th December 2013, 01:07 AM
Thread: BMS Clearvue installation
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BMS Clearvue install part 2
After a lot of design work on Sketchup a ducting plan was produced to keep costs down but provide an easy install path for the connection of the new machines and the replacement of the existing 4inch...
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24th December 2013, 06:51 PM
Thread: BMS Clearvue installation
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From memory the outside dimensions are a bit over...
From memory the outside dimensions are a bit over 900mm square. Wall thickness is about 100mm. The minimum distance between the two buildings at the gutter is 920mm and it is tight fit, you can see...
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24th December 2013, 12:32 AM
Thread: BMS Clearvue installation
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BMS Clearvue installation
Twelve months ago the Bicton Mens Shed decided that the dust collection system was not doing the job! So we started looking for a replacement Dust Collector that could replace the existing 2hp ducted...
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23rd November 2013, 01:41 PM
Thread: Compatibility view problem
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Select Compatibility View Settings and set the...
Select Compatibility View Settings and set the view on.
Regards, Arie.
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