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22nd November 2022, 08:10 PM
Thread: CBN wheels
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CBN wheels
Hi all,
I bought a slow speed grinder from carbatec a few months back and their wolverine knock off sharpening system.
seems to work pretty well.
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10th September 2022, 09:12 AM
Thread: Suggestions for clamp on crosscut sled
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i used the microjig system for my clamping on...
i used the microjig system for my clamping on jigs - but didnt want to buy just their clamps so i ended up making my own hold down clamps to go with their router t-track style stuff.
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27th August 2022, 03:01 PM
Thread: Drill Press Recommendations
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100% correct - i am not in a rush to get one, but...
100% correct - i am not in a rush to get one, but the carby unit is on 15% off till sunday
so 594 vs 649 - if the sherwood is better i will get that, otherwise i will pick up the carby...
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27th August 2022, 11:51 AM
Thread: Drill Press Recommendations
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is the sherwood model better than the carby?...
is the sherwood model better than the carby?
same weight
sherwood talks about having a 4 pole motor - not really sure what that entails - both 750W -
26th August 2022, 09:21 PM
Thread: Drill Press Recommendations
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hi mick carbatec have 15% off for fathers...
hi mick
carbatec have 15% off for fathers day..
i am struggling to justify a grand for the top of the line sherwood - given to this point i havent used it much...
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26th August 2022, 07:55 AM
Thread: Drill Press Recommendations
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i do understand that - but those things are as...
i do understand that - but those things are as rare as unicorn poo - and i just never see them anyplace - maybe i am looking in the wrong locations???
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25th August 2022, 10:22 PM
Thread: Drill Press Recommendations
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forgive my ignorance - but what is a radial press?
forgive my ignorance - but what is a radial press?
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25th August 2022, 08:08 AM
Thread: Drill Press Recommendations
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So what kind of minimum specs should I be looking...
So what kind of minimum specs should I be looking at? Am I on the right or wrong track with the options that I listed....
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24th August 2022, 08:08 AM
Thread: Drill Press Recommendations
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Hi Ray, the previous one got used whenever I...
Hi Ray, the previous one got used whenever I wanted to drill through metal like angle iron etc, as well as using forstner bits etc.
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23rd August 2022, 10:13 PM
Thread: Drill Press Recommendations
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so the issue is that they have flex in the...
so the issue is that they have flex in the uprights?
i previously have a baby of a press, but it has been useful at times, particularly when i needed to use forstners etc
wondered if it having... -
23rd August 2022, 08:55 PM
Thread: Drill Press Recommendations
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Drill Press Recommendations
Hi all,
I came to use my little bench drill press from aldi at the weekend and it had carked it - wouldnt even turn on.
its a shame as i had it on one of those benches which rotate etc (but it... -
13th August 2022, 09:10 PM
Thread: HAFCO DS-13 Drum Sander???
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HAFCO DS-13 Drum Sander???
Hi all,
I have a HAFCO DS-13 Drum Sander on sale locally for $750 - user says used once etc then stored - but these are now discontinued.
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25th July 2022, 08:28 PM
Thread: Spectacles case
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my plan is to chop the front and back off a chunk...
my plan is to chop the front and back off a chunk of redgum/vic ash (chopping board offcuts) - bandsaw out the internal shape for the specs. then stick the bottom back on.
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16th July 2022, 06:51 PM
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i bought into the ryobi line - and have one of...
i bought into the ryobi line - and have one of their impacts - on setting 1 its really controllable and gives results i am happy with - for a complete amateur.
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27th June 2022, 10:27 PM
Thread: Spectacles case
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Spectacles case
Hi all, I am a real bandsaw noob. Made 2 boxes out of ply as warm-ups to anything real. They came out a bit rough, but serviceable. I was thinking about making myself a box for my specs. Could table...
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22nd June 2022, 10:07 PM
Thread: slow speed grinder
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for some reason i stopped getting notifications...
for some reason i stopped getting notifications so didnt see much of this discussion...
i bought the carbatec 8 inch slow speed - along with their toolrest and basics turning tool rests
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17th June 2022, 09:03 PM
Thread: slow speed grinder
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slow speed grinder
Hi all,
i have been dabbling with my lathe using carbide tools - lots of fun making pens etc - but am thinking of getting into more traditional tools to turn bowls etc.
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12th June 2022, 01:06 AM
Thread: Bandsaw blades
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Yeah, I buggered the blade chopping across the...
Yeah, I buggered the blade chopping across the branch, as opposed to along the branch. Was hoping to get some blanks to turn not boards..
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5th June 2022, 10:28 AM
Thread: Bandsaw blades
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I'm se suburbs. Croydon/bayswater both nearby...
I'm se suburbs. Croydon/bayswater both nearby...
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4th June 2022, 08:57 PM
Thread: Bandsaw blades
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yeah 2920mm is the blade size - i bought the saw...
yeah 2920mm is the blade size - i bought the saw from timbecon and the 2 blades i buggered i bought with the saw.
are the recommended places going to be better quality blades than timbecons?
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4th June 2022, 05:50 PM
Thread: Bandsaw blades
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Bandsaw blades
Hi all,
I have buggered up 2 blades for my bandsaw. The 6mm one bit the dust when I used it to cut carbon electrodes in half for school.
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8th May 2022, 08:53 AM
Thread: Bandsaw blade tension release issue
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ok - i undid the nut locking the tracking...
ok - i undid the nut locking the tracking adjustment knob in place.
the wheel dropped about an inch.
blade will come off easily now.
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7th May 2022, 10:23 PM
Thread: Bandsaw blade tension release issue
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i can see how the quick release lever works - it...
i can see how the quick release lever works - it definetly disengages the tension thingy - it means that the tension thing is not even in contact with the wheel etc.
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7th May 2022, 09:23 PM
Thread: Bandsaw blade tension release issue
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hmmm i have done the thingy on the back, and...
hmmm
i have done the thingy on the back, and the tension knob on the top. but i havent pulled the upper wheel down... i was wondering if there was some kind of shipping bolt holding it in place... -
7th May 2022, 08:48 PM
Thread: Bandsaw blade tension release issue
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yes it is that one i have released the big knob...
yes it is that one
i have released the big knob on the back - which disengages a cog on the wheel.
i have turned the knob on the top all the way up, and down - not making any change to the blade... -
7th May 2022, 08:03 PM
Thread: Bandsaw blade tension release issue
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Bandsaw blade tension release issue
hi all,
my brand new sherwood 14 inch plus bandsaw arrived this week and i spent today getting it on the mobile base and put together etc. it cuts pretty damn well out of the box!
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26th April 2022, 08:38 PM
Thread: Have you been getting the run around?
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so carbatec as an authorised reseller of laguna...
so carbatec as an authorised reseller of laguna here in australia would have no requirement that they service/support the machine in the future?
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26th April 2022, 06:36 PM
Thread: Have you been getting the run around?
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you arent filling me with confidence.... i have a...
you arent filling me with confidence.... i have a sherwood bandsaw coming in on back order....
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26th April 2022, 06:06 PM
Thread: Have you been getting the run around?
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i am going to show my ignorance here - are we...
i am going to show my ignorance here - are we talking about the total tools selling carbatec equipment type scenario here?
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18th April 2022, 10:17 AM
Thread: Bandsaw recommendations
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i put an order in for the sherwood 14 plus along...
i put an order in for the sherwood 14 plus along with some blades a mobile base and some gauges etc (i also included a set of cole jaws for my lathe chuck)
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8th April 2022, 08:46 PM
Thread: Bandsaw recommendations
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i wonder if it is a WBS-14L model (found a...
i wonder if it is a WBS-14L model (found a product manual) but cant find much info on what it is about.... owner says it is 8-10 yrs old and 1hp
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8th April 2022, 07:24 PM
Thread: Bandsaw recommendations
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hey bobl thats what i thought. the guy says...
hey bobl
thats what i thought.
the guy says it is 1hp though so not the same as h/f
this is the only model number on it... 509906 -
7th April 2022, 09:14 PM
Thread: Bandsaw recommendations
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anyone know which model this is? wants 800 bucks...
anyone know which model this is? wants 800 bucks which seems a bit steep...509875
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5th April 2022, 07:12 PM
Thread: Bandsaw recommendations
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hi all - its bandsaw month at timbecon - so i am...
hi all - its bandsaw month at timbecon - so i am finally eyeing off the 14 inch plus model - its $1550 though
does anyone know anything about the:Carbatec BAS350-B Bandsaw
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22nd March 2022, 06:30 PM
Thread: Bandsaw recommendations
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ok - having issues. cant find anything...
ok - having issues.
cant find anything reasonably priced 2nd hand that i can get home.
3 realistic choices:
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9th March 2022, 08:07 PM
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WITHDRAWN: hi ken, going to kick myself for this - but am...
hi ken, going to kick myself for this - but am going to pass.
saving for a bandsaw, and going to look for a helical headed thicknesser when i can - thanks anyway ;) -
9th March 2022, 06:41 PM
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WITHDRAWN: as long as its in good nick then i can do that. ...
as long as its in good nick then i can do that.
trying to save for a bandsaw ;)
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9th March 2022, 05:38 PM
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WITHDRAWN: would you take 500 for the thicknesser? i could...
would you take 500 for the thicknesser? i could pay cash on saturday.
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26th February 2022, 02:49 PM
Thread: Bandsaw recommendations
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bugger - it was a personal promo code instead of...
bugger - it was a personal promo code instead of a blanket one - and it couldnt be used with sherwood stuff :(
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25th February 2022, 09:16 PM
Thread: Bandsaw recommendations
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owner hasnt responded in days... timbecon have a...
owner hasnt responded in days... timbecon have a 15% off weekend - think i will just go get their 14 inch plus model. if i outgrow it i will prob end up buying new and getting a 3 phase or 15 amp...
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22nd February 2022, 09:08 PM
Thread: Bandsaw recommendations
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couldnt see the model number... and dont...
couldnt see the model number...
and dont recall carby seling in yellow.
a 24 inch saw is probably 15amp right?
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22nd February 2022, 07:57 PM
Thread: Bandsaw recommendations
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Do you know what it is????
Do you know what it is????
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22nd February 2022, 07:07 PM
Thread: Bandsaw recommendations
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these older units do seem to keep popping up...
these older units do seem to keep popping up
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/pLoAAOSwLehiFFDY/s-l800.webp
24 inch - very yellow!
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22nd February 2022, 06:09 PM
Thread: Bandsaw recommendations
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Think he just added more plugs to the circuit...
Think he just added more plugs to the circuit which was already in the garage. Had used him many times previously and was pretty unhappy with the bill. Won't be using him again.
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22nd February 2022, 09:34 AM
Thread: Bandsaw recommendations
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I had a sparky extend my current circuit to add...
I had a sparky extend my current circuit to add more plugs in the garage... it was hundreds.
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21st February 2022, 10:27 PM
Thread: Bandsaw recommendations
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not sure - how much would a 15amp circuit cost to...
not sure - how much would a 15amp circuit cost to have installed?
probably leaning towards the timbecon 14 plus at the moment, but will be waiting a while so if something comes up.... -
21st February 2022, 08:33 PM
Thread: Bandsaw recommendations
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thats the one that said they would sell for 2k......
thats the one that said they would sell for 2k...
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i dont have a 15amp circuit :( -
21st February 2022, 06:18 PM
Thread: Bandsaw recommendations
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could someone clarify for me, what is wrong with...
could someone clarify for me, what is wrong with these?
https://www.timbecon.com.au/sherwood-14in-standard-bandsaw - $1149 - 1150W - 220mm cut height cast aluminium flywheels... -
21st February 2022, 07:06 AM
Thread: Bandsaw recommendations
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Would a carbatec sbw-4800 be a good unit? Being...
Would a carbatec sbw-4800 be a good unit? Being offered around 2k....
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20th February 2022, 03:06 PM
Thread: Bandsaw recommendations
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Bandsaw recommendations
Hi all,
i am getting fed up of the resale prices of second hand units - they seem to be 80% of the initial price....
i missed out on a cracking old unit as i just couldnt get it home safely :(...