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17th May 2021, 07:53 PM
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SOLD: $85 for freight (even though that’s en expedited...
$85 for freight (even though that’s en expedited service) is probably more than I’m willing to entertain. I’ll pass thanks, will keep looking locally. Best of luck selling it, it’s a nice looking...
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15th May 2021, 08:16 PM
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SOLD: I’m keen if you’d consider freight.
I’m keen if you’d consider freight.
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16th April 2021, 01:36 AM
Thread: Dust Extractor, heavy Duty
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SOLD: Chinese horsepower. The motor plate says 2HP...
Chinese horsepower. The motor plate says 2HP output. AC input is 12A which is the equivalent 2900W (rounded). That would mean the motor is at best around 50% efficient and gets really hot with...
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16th April 2021, 12:15 AM
Thread: Dust Extractor, heavy Duty
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SOLD: 2HP is 1500W, which is completely doable from a...
2HP is 1500W, which is completely doable from a regular 10Amp supply (2400W available). Could be wrong but based on the pictures, it appears to cabled and plugged for use on a 10A supply.
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5th April 2021, 09:23 AM
Thread: Behrens Homeshop
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SOLD: I have replied to your PM’s
I have replied to your PM’s
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4th April 2021, 07:53 PM
Thread: Behrens Homeshop
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SOLD: ‘I’ll take it’ PM to follow
‘I’ll take it’
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10th March 2021, 08:30 AM
Thread: Wanted....Hand plane tuition, SA
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I feel like this is one of those things where,...
I feel like this is one of those things where, you don’t know what you don’t know. I wholeheartedly agree that likely if I set aside my pathological dislike and fear of sharpening things, embrace my...
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8th March 2021, 07:59 PM
Thread: Wanted....Hand plane tuition, SA
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Thanks for the suggestion of the book, I’ll look...
Thanks for the suggestion of the book, I’ll look into it.
To answer the questions, The only serviceable plane I currently own is a near new Stanley #4 (I have several others awaiting clean up or... -
7th March 2021, 08:40 PM
Thread: Wanted....Hand plane tuition, SA
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Wanted....Hand plane tuition, SA
So after this arvos effort, I have realised I suck at using a hand plane, for whatever reason I just don’t seem to be able to get the hang of adjustment. I can run a mill or lathe to two decimal...
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7th March 2021, 08:18 PM
Thread: Wooden plane bodies and parts
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FREE: SA Wooden plane bodies and parts
I have two wooden plane bodies, a blade and a wedge to rehome.
The blade and wedge were in the smaller of the two planes when I got them, but closer inspection on getting them home says they are not... -
21st February 2021, 09:34 PM
Thread: Triton Mk3 and Elu Saw
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SOUTH AUST Thanks for your opinion.
Thanks for your opinion.
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21st February 2021, 12:09 PM
Thread: Triton Mk3 and Elu Saw
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SOUTH AUST Triton Mk3 and Elu Saw
I’m helping to clean out a deceased estate, have a MK3 Triton bench, folding stand, and a very solid ELU saw for sale.
Haven’t been able to confirm saw size, can’t get around it to flip it confirm... -
9th February 2021, 03:37 PM
Thread: Dust Deputy
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SOLD: I’ll take it.
I’ll take it.
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31st January 2021, 01:54 PM
Thread: Eclipse 77 Saw set tool FREE
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SOUTH AUST Eclipse 77 Saw set tool FREE
Eclipse 77 English made saw set. Appears complete, functional and in decent condition.
Free to a new home.
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28th December 2020, 08:50 PM
Thread: Painted Long span rack shelving
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WITHDRAWN: Withdrawn from sale
Withdrawn from sale
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28th December 2020, 08:49 PM
Thread: Galvanised Rack Shelving
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WITHDRAWN: Withdrawn from sale
Withdrawn from sale
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15th December 2020, 11:47 AM
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VICTORIA I don’t have any need of the cases, but I do have...
I don’t have any need of the cases, but I do have some shorts of various hardwoods that you are welcome to for turning pens if you’d like them. Feel free to PM me if of interest to discuss further.
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14th December 2020, 05:08 PM
Thread: Painted Long span rack shelving
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WITHDRAWN: Delivery is available..... :U
Delivery is available..... :U
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14th December 2020, 02:02 PM
Thread: 20” Scroll Saw
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SOUTH AUST Sold pending payment/collection
Sold pending payment/collection
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14th December 2020, 02:00 PM
Thread: Painted Long span rack shelving
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WITHDRAWN: Painted Long span rack shelving
Blue/Grey painted long span rack style shelving
2x Uprights Approx 2000 high
6x Beams 1800 long
6x 900mm sheet metal infill shelves
Negotiable around $200
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14th December 2020, 01:46 PM
Thread: Galvanised Rack Shelving
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WITHDRAWN: Galvanised Rack Shelving
I have some Galvanised Handy Storage rack type shelving for sale.
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3x 2100mm Uprights.
8x 1800mm Beams
10x 900mm Beams
2x 16mm MDF boards cut to suit 1800mm span
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12th December 2020, 06:04 PM
Thread: 20” Scroll Saw
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SOUTH AUST You’re welcome to pay more if you wish. Yes it’s...
You’re welcome to pay more if you wish.
Yes it’s at fire sale price, I’m looking to move it not turn a profit. Pretty sure I only paid about $30 or $40 for it about 10 yrs ago, and yes I’m aware... -
12th December 2020, 05:15 PM
Thread: 20” Scroll Saw
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SOUTH AUST 20” Scroll Saw
Offering up my 20” scroll saw. It’s been sitting in storage for a couple of years, and frankly, I haven’t missed it in that time, so in keeping with my current theme of less is more in the workshop...
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7th September 2019, 04:48 PM
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SOUTH AUST Sold
Sold
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26th August 2019, 03:55 PM
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SOUTH AUST AEG 305mm (12”) Sliding Compound Mitre saw.
Selling my AEG PS305DG and the portable stand for it.
Saw has a near new Irwin 60T blade fitted.
The saw was stolen and recovered about five years ago (about a year after I bought it) and sustained... -
3rd November 2018, 09:55 PM
Thread: Industrial Duty Table Saw $500
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SOUTH AUST Sold pending payment
Sold pending payment
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23rd October 2018, 11:44 AM
Thread: Industrial Duty Table Saw $500
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SOUTH AUST Still available for sale
Still available for sale
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27th September 2018, 12:50 PM
Thread: Industrial Duty Table Saw $500
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SOUTH AUST Put some longer adjustable feet where the factory...
Put some longer adjustable feet where the factory ones are and a properly built cradle under it and it will perform no differently to how the maker intended once the feet are levelled. But I will...
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26th September 2018, 09:34 PM
Thread: Industrial Duty Table Saw $500
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SOUTH AUST Priced for a quick sale.
Priced for a quick sale.
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26th September 2018, 04:45 PM
Thread: Industrial Duty Table Saw $500
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SOUTH AUST So I’m too cheap and too expensive at the same...
So I’m too cheap and too expensive at the same time :dunno:
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25th September 2018, 10:37 PM
Thread: Industrial Duty Table Saw $500
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SOUTH AUST Industrial Duty Table Saw $500
Greetings All,
I have an English made sliding table saw up for sale. Powered by a 3phase motor of around 3hp it’s ready to go as is or could be setup relatively easily to run on a VFD from a... -
3rd January 2013, 10:05 PM
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I have had the AEG for a little over 12 months. ...
I have had the AEG for a little over 12 months. Thus far its not had an easy life, and has proven itself worthy of anything I have thrown at it. Solid machine, very accurate. Pretty good value for...
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13th July 2012, 11:27 PM
Thread: My stolen tools
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Tonights discovery was that I also appear to be...
Tonights discovery was that I also appear to be missing a Dewalt Pnuematic 2nd Fix Nail gun.
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11th July 2012, 12:02 PM
Thread: Pry bars
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Mumme do some smaller ones, not as flash looking...
Mumme do some smaller ones, not as flash looking as some those others listed, but they are made in Australia, and as it turns out usually around the same price as the imported equivalent.
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10th July 2012, 11:11 PM
Thread: screw driver thoughts??
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:doh:.
:doh:.
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10th July 2012, 10:43 PM
Thread: My stolen tools
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One of my sheds in Adelaide's northern suburbs...
One of my sheds in Adelaide's northern suburbs was broken into recently and several thousand dollars worth of power tools were removed.
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25th March 2012, 10:21 PM
Thread: Flat top car trailer
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The issue is not the point loading on the ball....
The issue is not the point loading on the ball. The ball should have around 5-8% of GTM sitting on it. At 3000Kg that number should be closer to 5%. Most towbars are rated for 5-8% plus a safety...
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25th March 2012, 08:14 PM
Thread: Flat top car trailer
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What are you planning to pull it with? A 3000Kg...
What are you planning to pull it with?
A 3000Kg payload + mass of trailer (around 600-800kg wouldnt be unrealistic) will put it beyond the legal towing of pretty much every passenger car (4WD's... -
25th March 2012, 05:11 PM
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If it were me, I'd be using Galv SHS or RHS not...
If it were me, I'd be using Galv SHS or RHS not Stainless (WAY!!! cheaper, and easier to source). 25x25x1.6 will be plenty strong enough for that application, or if you can weld thin tube 38x20x1.2...
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25th March 2012, 04:53 PM
Thread: Welding gas suppliers
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Im guessing they dont deliver to Adelaide though
Im guessing they dont deliver to Adelaide though
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24th March 2012, 10:37 PM
Thread: Welding gas suppliers
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Current cylinder holdings are as follows: 1 D...
Current cylinder holdings are as follows:
1 D Argon
2 D ArgoShield Lite (will probably get a G of equiv on change of suppliers)
1 G Oxy
1 G Acteylene
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23rd March 2012, 11:41 PM
Thread: Stainless Steel Welding Trolley
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The bulk of your spatter issues and to an extent...
The bulk of your spatter issues and to an extent some of your distortion problems will go away when you use the right shielding gas.
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23rd March 2012, 10:54 PM
Thread: Welding gas suppliers
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Welding gas suppliers
Greetings all,
I have the heeby jeebies with BOC at the moment and am currently looking at alternate suppliers for my welding gases.:~
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11th January 2012, 10:11 PM
Thread: Adelaide - Wood Turning req'd
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Thanks all for the replies, VERY MUCH...
Thanks all for the replies, VERY MUCH APPRECIATED, Ive found someone to assist me.
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8th January 2012, 06:34 PM
Thread: Adelaide - Wood Turning req'd
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Ahhh got it now!! :doh:Thanks for the tip.
Ahhh got it now!! :doh:Thanks for the tip.
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8th January 2012, 06:13 PM
Thread: Adelaide - Wood Turning req'd
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Its not cracked, its missing part of the surface...
Its not cracked, its missing part of the surface that mates up the cast iron. Keeps coming loose which is not entirely desirable when Im trying to burn some poor dead cows backside in it. Kinda why...
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8th January 2012, 05:46 PM
Thread: Adelaide - Wood Turning req'd
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Adelaide - Wood Turning req'd
Greetings people,
I need a replacement handle made for a Le Creuset Fry pan. SWMBO dropped our big cast fry pan and has taken a chunk out of the end of the handle, and of course I sold my wood... -
21st October 2011, 11:14 PM
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Just to confuse you a bit more... Magnum...
Just to confuse you a bit more...
Magnum 200amp AC/DC Pulse Tig MMA-Arc Aluminium Welder | eBay
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11th September 2011, 12:57 AM
Thread: cig 175i or 200
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25% duty cycle at 175A or 15% at 190A.... My two...
25% duty cycle at 175A or 15% at 190A.... My two cents worth is that youre going to spend a lot of time drinking coffee waiting for the machine to cool down.:C
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4th September 2011, 01:23 AM
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My 2c worth regarding the rubberised plastic...
My 2c worth regarding the rubberised plastic hinges as you're looking at is dont. My work bus was (note the past tense) fitted with similar products on the 'tradie' service body it has. Both split...