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10th April 2024, 10:09 AM
Thread: HSC Japanese Project - Update
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Hi Josh Thank you for taking the time to reply.
Hi Josh
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9th April 2024, 09:36 PM
Thread: HSC Japanese Project - Update
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Hi again Here is the piece I cut off after I...
Hi again
Here is the piece I cut off after I removed the lamination from the mould, as you can see it's 12 pieces in total. -
9th April 2024, 09:29 PM
Thread: HSC Japanese Project - Update
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Hi Josh The attached photo shows the bending...
Hi Josh
The attached photo shows the bending mould I used with both a steel strap and clamps, if you notice carefully you will see a slight gap between the mould and bent lamination this occurred... -
9th April 2024, 09:17 PM
Thread: HSC Japanese Project - Update
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hi Josh Yes Graeme Cook is correct. Kiln...
hi Josh
Yes Graeme Cook is correct.
Kiln dried timber is extremely if not sometimes imposable to steam bend, depending on the level of the kiln drying, sometimes they over dry and cook the... -
2nd April 2024, 10:54 PM
Thread: Kintaro Yazawa's Keyhole joint
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I'm confused! Which ones are the pins and which...
I'm confused! Which ones are the pins and which ones are the tails?
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2nd April 2024, 10:37 PM
Thread: The sturt school for wood.
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Hi Roy Outside the primary 12 month full time...
Hi Roy
Outside the primary 12 month full time Cert IV course, Summer and Winter School Courses and occasional project making programs I was unaware of any part time students attending courses on... -
2nd April 2024, 05:39 PM
Thread: The sturt school for wood.
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The sturt school for wood.
This may become a contentious thread, but I think that it's worth while conversation open to many varied views.
I have started this thread because of a previous thread by "rtyuiop" topic "Schools... -
18th March 2024, 02:20 PM
Thread: Schools with long courses
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Sturt
Hi Danny
Yes The Sturt School for Wood offers a 12 month course. The Course offered is a VET Cert IV in Industrial Design called Cert IV in Furniture Design and Manufacturing. It is considered... -
16th March 2024, 04:06 PM
Thread: 3HP Dust Extractor
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N.S.W. Tantrum
Hi auscab
Not a tantrum, just a fair price, I have been checking out prices on other web based sales sites and $800 is very reasonable, I underpriced the dust extractor.
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16th March 2024, 02:58 PM
Thread: FELDER K700S Sliding Panel Saw
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N.S.W. Price adjustment
The price has been reduced by 10% $840
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16th March 2024, 02:55 PM
Thread: 3HP Dust Extractor
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N.S.W. Price Change
The price for the LEDA 3hp dual bag extractor has increased by $500
New price is now $800
Yes inflation the old price was to low. -
1st March 2024, 11:20 PM
Thread: 3HP Dust Extractor
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N.S.W. 3HP Dust Extractor
LEDA 3HP dual bag dust extractor.
$300
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1st March 2024, 11:10 PM
Thread: FELDER K700S Sliding Panel Saw
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N.S.W. FELDER K700S Sliding Panel Saw
Felder K700S
$8400.00
3200mm sheet capacity.
1250mm rip capacity.
5.5 hp main motor plus scoring motor.
Retractable overhead dust extraction.
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30th December 2023, 09:13 PM
Thread: HSC Japanese Project
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hi josh
Hi Josh
Think about using;
1/ wedges in the ends of your tenons.
or
2/ using dowel as pins.
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30th November 2023, 08:56 AM
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Hi All I downloaded SketchUp and making way...
Hi All
I downloaded SketchUp and making way with this and see how I go.
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16th November 2023, 09:11 AM
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Thanks I will have a look
Thanks I will have a look
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21st October 2023, 02:05 PM
Thread: Brisbane North - VicMark VL250 for sale
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WITHDRAWN: Too Cheep
If it's a VicMark VL250 at $400 it's a supper bargain,
I have never seen them sold for less than 50% of new.
They hold there value because they are so well made.
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11th October 2023, 07:47 PM
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Still looking
Thanks, I tried running MAC in emulation before, didn't work very well, apparently MAC-OS-12 which I use now is not great with emulation packages.
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11th October 2023, 03:30 PM
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Bummer!!!!!!!!
Bummer!
I followed the advice from every one, and I have downloaded the Vectric Cut2D desktop software, only to find out it's for windows only.
I'm a MAC user.
The Vectric software looked... -
3rd October 2023, 10:24 AM
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CNC Software recommendations
So far it's been unanimous recommendations for Vectric. I had a look at their website and the promotional uTube vidieo's explaining that the product is upgradable as required, so the entry cost is...
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2nd October 2023, 07:37 PM
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Vectric
Thanks TassieRob
Just looking at their web site now, never heard of Vectric before. I notice that they have some free trials.
Looks like an English company.
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2nd October 2023, 10:35 AM
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Correction in Title
The Title should read, HELP. What software should I learn for CNC use.
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2nd October 2023, 10:32 AM
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HELP. What software should I learn for CNC use
Hi all
I need some recommendations for CAD software for a CNC machine.
I have been building things all my life, but somehow haven't yet managed to get into CNC Routing. So many times a CNC... -
29th September 2023, 11:10 AM
Thread: Are Fisch drill bits worth getting?
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Fisch Wave Cutter Forstner Bits
I'm another fan of the Fisch Wave Cutter Forstner's. I got two full sets from the The Wood Works Book & Tool Co Sydney, one set metric and one set imperial.
Previously I used the Carbatec sets in... -
7th July 2023, 08:42 PM
Thread: NSW - Felder Panel Saw and Extractor
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NSW - Felder Panel Saw and Extractor
Used 2012 felder Panel Saw and Extractor Panel Saw in OAK FLATS, NSW
FELDER Panel Saw and LEDA 3hp twin bag Dust extractor to be sold as one unit.
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5th July 2023, 11:16 AM
Thread: Saw Makers Rasp's
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WANTED:N.S.W.. Drop-Shipping
I don't know if this could become another topic and may be move the post from this thread?
Just looking into the drop-shipping idea and getting very confused.
Just found some rules about what is... -
5th July 2023, 10:36 AM
Thread: Saw Makers Rasp's
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WANTED:N.S.W.. Thank you all for the drop-shipping idea, sounds...
Thank you all for the drop-shipping idea, sounds like a great idea I have just looked at the ship&shop web sight $32.80 membership to sign up for life and $28.60 per kg. If no one has a saw makes...
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4th July 2023, 11:17 PM
Thread: Saw Makers Rasp's
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WANTED:N.S.W.. Hi Paul Thanks for that, the rasps I'm looking...
Hi Paul
Thanks for that, the rasps I'm looking for are bent and have a safe side on the convex. Have used the Gramercy ones and enjoyed the feel, but I was unaware that Auriou and Liogier also... -
4th July 2023, 07:32 PM
Thread: Saw Makers Rasp's
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WANTED:N.S.W.. still looking for a bent rasp
still looking for a bent rasp
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26th June 2023, 11:52 PM
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I too have found that Michael at The Wood Works...
I too have found that Michael at The Wood Works Book and Tool Co, has recently struggled to administer the business professionally, I hope it is not poor health affecting the business and wish him...
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14th February 2023, 08:08 AM
Thread: Felder F700 with auto feed
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N.S.W. 700 series folder
Wow what a great machine I can see the value as the Felder 700's are the BMW's of the machine world.
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3rd February 2023, 07:38 PM
Thread: Hammer Band Saw Blades
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SOLD: Done
Sold
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3rd February 2023, 09:37 AM
Thread: Clean up of hand tools
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SOLD: Done
Sold
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3rd February 2023, 09:37 AM
Thread: Drill bits collection
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SOLD: Done
Sold
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3rd February 2023, 09:20 AM
Thread: Hammer Band Saw Blades
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SOLD: saw blades postage
Hi Andrew
Postage: $27.55
I'll PM you my bank details,
and If you could please PM me your postal address.
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3rd February 2023, 09:07 AM
Thread: Hammer N4400 Bandsaw
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SOLD: Great bandsaw
Just to help to sale, I have one and it's great, so easy to setup and use and heaps of power, I have the 240 volt single phase and it"s really good.
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2nd February 2023, 07:50 PM
Thread: Hammer Band Saw Blades
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SOLD: Hammer Band Saw Blades
I have 2 blades for a Hammer 4400 Band Saw see photo
1 x 25mm Brand New Un-used special steel (a little inconsequential surface rust)
1 x 19mm Slightly used standard Steel blade
$20 for both
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2nd February 2023, 07:26 PM
Thread: Clean up of hand tools
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SOLD: Posted
Hi Russ
I posted them out today. I will PM you the tracking number.
That hollow chisel morticing section was part of a project I was planing, to turn a handle and use it as a corner chisel. But... -
2nd February 2023, 07:13 PM
Thread: Clean up of hand tools
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SOLD: Vise Grip THINGO
Hi Graeme
Those visegrips are for a drill press table and are attached using the wing-nut to hold through the body to the table.
Since I have built a large tabletop which added an additional 40mm... -
1st February 2023, 03:52 PM
Thread: Clean up of hand tools
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SOLD: Hi Russ Sorry for the delay I was having day...
Hi Russ
Sorry for the delay I was having day surgery yesterday and was a bit under the weather.
Thanks for the purchase the postage will be $16.65 as per AustPost calculator.
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1st February 2023, 01:36 PM
Thread: Drill bits collection
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SOLD: Hi mjk070707 I will get a postage quote and...
Hi mjk070707
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30th January 2023, 09:47 PM
Thread: Clean up of hand tools
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SOLD: Clean up of hand tools
Tools as per photo's lucky dip.
Buyer must take all. $25
Pick up Oak Flats or buyer pays postage.
total weight 2.4kg, pack size 350x150x80mm, -
30th January 2023, 09:28 PM
Thread: Drill bits collection
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SOLD: Drill bits collection
Three drill bit sets. All used but still some life.
1. Forstner 16 piece set.
2. Aurger bits in a roll.
3. Mixed bit's, drill, router 10x1/2" 1x 1/4", grinding, screw driver bits assorted,... -
6th November 2022, 08:46 PM
Thread: AIR COMPRESSOR. "Peerless Compact 3000"
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WITHDRAWN: Withdrawn
Withdrawn
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6th November 2022, 08:40 PM
Thread: DUST EXTRACTOR. 3hp
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WITHDRAWN: Withdrawn
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6th November 2022, 08:38 PM
Thread: POWERMATIC - PM2000. 10" Table Saw
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WITHDRAWN: Withdrawn
Withdrawn
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20th October 2022, 10:23 PM
Thread: POWERMATIC - PM2000. 10" Table Saw
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WITHDRAWN: Price Reduction
Now $3500
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14th October 2022, 09:25 PM
Thread: Drill doctors
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Hi All Yes I too have a Tormek sharpener, it's...
Hi All
Yes I too have a Tormek sharpener, it's way to slow for dill bit sharpening and maybe better for 2mm to 3mm drill bits.
And yes I have also found that when resharpening split point bit's... -
14th October 2022, 09:07 PM
Thread: DUST EXTRACTOR. 3hp
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WITHDRAWN: Hi BobL Yes you are correct many 3ø motors are...
Hi BobL
Yes you are correct many 3ø motors are hard wired delta.
I have attached a photo of the junction box showing the terminals which indicate that it is probably a star wound motor.... -
14th October 2022, 02:49 AM
Thread: DUST EXTRACTOR. 3hp
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WITHDRAWN: Hi Roy Sorry not single phase hence only $400...
Hi Roy
Sorry not single phase hence only $400
It's 3 phase but could be converted to single phase with the addition of a 3 phase to single VSD/VFD.
Currently it has a direct connection isolation...