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6th April 2016, 09:20 PM
Thread: Plans for building a horizontal bandsaw mill.
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Have a look at www.procutportablesawmills.com...
Have a look at www.procutportablesawmills.com these are chainsaw mills but I believe they could adapted for a bandsaw set up.
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23rd February 2015, 10:11 AM
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Google, Homemade Power Hacksaws, there are some...
Google, Homemade Power Hacksaws, there are some good HM machines shown.
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22nd February 2015, 10:32 PM
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I have a HM power hacksaw that does not have a...
I have a HM power hacksaw that does not have a return lift and have not had a problem with excessive blade wear.
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22nd February 2015, 06:08 PM
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I feel that set up would work OK , provided it...
I feel that set up would work OK , provided it was built to take a 12 or 14 inch power hack saw blade, as it looks on utube its not much more than a powered hand hacksaw.
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11th September 2013, 09:29 PM
Thread: What size grinder?
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I have 115 mm , 125mm and a 9inch, all Hitachi. ...
I have 115 mm , 125mm and a 9inch, all Hitachi.
Wouldn't go any smaller than a 115mm and stay with the better makes like Metabo Makita Hitachi etc. I always ask for the heavy duty tradesman model. -
22nd January 2013, 03:27 PM
Thread: Timberline Chainsaw Sharpener.
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Timberline Chainsaw Sharpener.
Has anyone tried the " Timberline Chainsaw Sharpener".
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5th May 2012, 09:14 PM
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I'd use a inch round bar with heavy inch pipe.
I'd use a inch round bar with heavy inch pipe.
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17th December 2011, 07:45 PM
Thread: Web site for Camel Back Drills
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Looks to be based on the same principle as the ...
Looks to be based on the same principle as the COLE DRILL that was made in the US. These are often listed on www.ebay.com
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16th December 2011, 01:54 PM
Thread: Blatant RipOff at Xmas
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Have found LPR excellent to deal with. Would not...
Have found LPR excellent to deal with.
Would not buy from OZMxxx, as they have never answered any emails sent regarding their
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16th December 2011, 01:42 PM
Thread: Blatant RipOff at Xmas
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Paid $63 for one of these at a good quality tool...
Paid $63 for one of these at a good quality tool store, thought it was more than enough.
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15th December 2011, 10:23 AM
Thread: Need some 100x12 flat offcuts in Brisbane
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The time & expense incurred looking for free...
The time & expense incurred looking for free pieces would most likely make a
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23rd May 2011, 11:53 AM
Thread: Widening a trailer axle.
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If it was mine I,d weld a piece of 39mm round...
If it was mine I,d weld a piece of 39mm round into the 50mm gap before fitting the sleeve.
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7th May 2011, 09:39 AM
Thread: Buying hand tools from the US
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Shipping costs from the US are the main deterent,...
Shipping costs from the US are the main deterent, otherwise they have great tools at a reasonable price
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7th May 2011, 09:30 AM
Thread: Home made drill press
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Looks Good. Utilising pipe fittings is an great...
Looks Good. Utilising pipe fittings is an great way to go, should make it easier to keep things square than welding.
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13th April 2011, 08:26 PM
Thread: Good lathe book for newbie
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A good book to have if you can find one at the...
A good book to have if you can find one at the right price, but not a beginners book.
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28th March 2011, 07:46 PM
Thread: welding trailer hubs
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Are you trying to weld the hub or the stub axle?...
Are you trying to weld the hub or the stub axle?
I've seen Holden /Falcon stub axles welded successfully, at a guess I'd say the axles and hubs are
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28th March 2011, 07:12 PM
Thread: Good lathe book for newbie
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"How To Run A Lathe" puplished by the South Bend...
"How To Run A Lathe" puplished by the South Bend Lathe Works is as good or better than most to start with.
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4th March 2011, 09:03 AM
Thread: Milling Machine
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That could be possible, will have to check it...
That could be possible, will have to check it out.
It is a horizontal mill with a flat belt drive (3 stepped pulleys & a backgear similar to a South Bend Lathe),table has 3 slots for work holding ,... -
2nd March 2011, 07:52 PM
Thread: Milling Machine
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Your right about the spelling, although the...
Your right about the spelling, although the change didn't bring any thing worthwhile up on Google
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2nd March 2011, 08:02 AM
Thread: Milling Machine
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Milling Machine
Has anyone heard of or know anything about "Emerick Milling Machines".
They were apparently made in Australia around the early 1960s. -
19th February 2011, 06:03 PM
Thread: Best metal work vice
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If its going on a welding table I'd go for a...
If its going on a welding table I'd go for a cheaper fabricated one preferably an off set type, the towbar idea for mounting is a good idea.
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7th February 2011, 10:08 PM
Thread: 4' or 5' angle grinder
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Have used 4.5" angle grinders for over 30 years,...
Have used 4.5" angle grinders for over 30 years, havn't found finding consumables an
issue.
They are stronger than a 4" , the extra 1/2" does make a difference and ease of
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5th February 2011, 09:53 PM
Thread: Old vs New Arc Welders
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DC has always been easier to weld with, but...
DC has always been easier to weld with, but providing you have good mains power the older AC 130/140 amp are OK. Have seen a decent size stock crate built with one.
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11th January 2011, 10:02 PM
Thread: turning tapers.
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As I'm sure there are a great many of us who...
As I'm sure there are a great many of us who wouldn't have a clue about trigonometry and are probably not particulary interested in learning it.
To myself your method makes a lot of sense, for... -
11th January 2011, 08:32 PM
Thread: Using a Between-Centres Boring Bar
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Mounting and aligning the work piece correctly...
Mounting and aligning the work piece correctly would be the hardest part of this type of boring.
Has anyone bought or built any attachment for their lathe to facililate this. -
10th January 2011, 11:20 PM
Thread: Best tool for cutting 28mm hole in 16mm Al
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The design of the cutter is a big factor in the...
The design of the cutter is a big factor in the Super Drills success, over all they are a well thought out and well made tool, you could put in a lot of time
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8th January 2011, 10:11 AM
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Message did not show up in "Messages Sent" this...
Message did not show up in "Messages Sent" this is what leads me to believe,
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8th January 2011, 09:01 AM
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Private Messagers are not being sent.
Private Messagers are not being sent.
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7th January 2011, 11:16 PM
Thread: D1-4 Face Plate Wanted - 250mm or 300mm
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www.tools4cheap.net (http://www.tools4cheap.net)...
www.tools4cheap.net
A good idea re the container, recently priced getting some parts for a
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6th January 2011, 10:30 PM
Thread: Source of chuck back plates?
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This is how I marked the drill holes in the back...
This is how I marked the drill holes in the back plates of both 3 & 4 jaw chucks.
Chalk the face of the back plate then place it on the back of the (facedown) chuck and tap lightly, the edge of the... -
5th January 2011, 09:36 PM
Thread: Setting up metal cutoff saw table
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A large truck brake drum or wheel makes a good...
A large truck brake drum or wheel makes a good base for a dropsaw stand.
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5th January 2011, 09:29 PM
Thread: Best tool for cutting 28mm hole in 16mm Al
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That is the way I'd go. Should be one in every...
That is the way I'd go.
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5th January 2011, 08:49 PM
Thread: D1-4 Face Plate Wanted - 250mm or 300mm
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Recently ordered one (8.5"Dia) from the US, came...
Recently ordered one (8.5"Dia) from the US, came to $145.00 Including shipping.
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4th January 2011, 10:06 AM
Thread: logging in 1947
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Certain they wern't Shays, looked like they were...
Certain they wern't Shays, looked like they were oil burners.
Many thanks to the person who took the time to post this great documentry. -
3rd January 2011, 08:49 PM
Thread: Chainsaw sharpening
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Very True. Have often noticed chains that have...
Very True.
Have often noticed chains that have been sharpened to much to one side, hope to build one of your jigs in the future. -
1st January 2011, 06:04 PM
Thread: Freight from the USA
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Thanks for this address, high shipping costs or...
Thanks for this address, high shipping costs or ship to US only can make purchasing
from their difficult.
Many things available from the US are not available here. -
31st December 2010, 03:51 PM
Thread: Super Feet
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Super Feet
How was SUPER FEET of timber calculated.
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31st December 2010, 09:39 AM
Thread: Your favourite tooling supplier
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Sticky: Thanks for the Information. Have dealt with...
Thanks for the Information.
Have dealt with 3415len & dezza001 and found them very good. -
29th December 2010, 08:17 PM
Thread: Trailer for long loads.
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Thanks for your reply, That is a good one to...
Thanks for your reply, That is a good one to remember, in fact I've written it down next to one I read
on a US forum, they worked on a 60/40 basis. (Length of trailer excluding drawbar).
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29th December 2010, 08:10 AM
Thread: Mick moyles
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Who Where or What are You Referring To?
Who Where or What are You Referring To?
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28th December 2010, 10:39 PM
Thread: Trailer for long loads.
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How did you come up with this figure?...
How did you come up with this figure?
Congratulations on your very informative post. -
26th December 2010, 07:26 PM
Thread: 4' or 5' angle grinder
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Has always been mine too, have a heavy duty...
Has always been mine too, have a heavy duty Hitachi can't fault it.
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25th December 2010, 07:56 PM
Thread: How do you keep taps straight?
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Have found that a taper tap will follow the hole,...
Have found that a taper tap will follow the hole, if the drill hole is straight you don't usually have to
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25th December 2010, 12:17 PM
Thread: Fire wood blocking Saw
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Cuttting firewood is hard on a chainsaw, I always...
Cuttting firewood is hard on a chainsaw, I always used a stationary bench driven by a tractor, I carted 6/8 ft lengths(cut with a chainsaw) to this, larger logs could be turned for a second or third...
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25th December 2010, 11:42 AM
Thread: Mobilco Swingsaw
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I always beleived it was a Hargans saw that was...
I always beleived it was a Hargans saw that was fitted with a BSA motor. Can't recall what was fitted originally to a Mobilco but saw several in later years repowered with B&S or Honda. All had a...
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25th December 2010, 10:05 AM
Thread: Ebay and chainsaws
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Purchased a 62cc chain saw ($70) from AGR, and so...
Purchased a 62cc chain saw ($70) from AGR, and so far have no complaints.
Also purchased a pressure washer from them and cannot fault it.
Shipping costs from them are high.