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  1. N.S.W. I'l take it subject to a chat regarding a few...

    I'l take it subject to a chat regarding a few minor details.
    Can pick up on my way to the Gold Coast next Tuesday or on the way back on the Tuesday before Easter.

    PM to be sent to sort out...
  2. Thread: Prescription

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    I have Dishlexia.. I always thought that was a...

    I have Dishlexia.. I always thought that was a fear of a certain brand of dishwasher.
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    Bunnings have aluminium strips that could be...

    Bunnings have aluminium strips that could be easily cut and screwed to the bottom of the door. - Just a moment...

    Alan...
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    That would be a very efficient cord winder! ...

    That would be a very efficient cord winder!

    That drill press is an absolute bargain at $8.31 but the freight! Wow!

    Alan...

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  5. Thread: Nova 3000

    by Uncle Al
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    A bearing supply company will have one or will be...

    A bearing supply company will have one or will be able to get one in within a day or so. They are relatively common belts used in industry.

    Alan...
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    Magnets

    Rare earth magnets epoxied into wooden blocks work for me. I made up triangular pieces to go under my drill press table so that I could put a clamp more or less anywhere on the table. No failures so...
  7. SOLD: Sold in 4 minutes! Is this a record? Alan...

    Sold in 4 minutes! Is this a record?

    Alan...
  8. Peter, have a close look at the innards of the...

    Peter, have a close look at the innards of the sander, there may be a build up of dust causing the problem. A good blow out with compressed air will help. If you don't have a compressor, take it down...
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    DRAWN - PART CLAIMED I'm in

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    Fair chance that the thin blade is flexing. Try a...

    Fair chance that the thin blade is flexing. Try a full size blade on the same timber. What is the finish like on a thinner piece, say 20mm thick?

    Also, check the mounting of the Hitachi saw is...
  11. Thread: Wadkin MA

    by Uncle Al
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    Search for 'power transmission belt' and you will...

    Search for 'power transmission belt' and you will see quite a few possible suppliers. I was a customer of both Habasit and Siegling in my working life - Habasit - Power Transmission Belts and...
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    Didn't see that one coming Crocy. Good one! ...

    Didn't see that one coming Crocy. Good one!

    Alan...
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    NEW INFO I'm in

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    DONE: Happy to be of service! Hope you enjoy your new...

    Happy to be of service! Hope you enjoy your new toy.

    Alan...
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    DONE: There is a DW735 on Facebook in Figtree at the...

    There is a DW735 on Facebook in Figtree at the moment - Australian Woodworking Tools & Raw Timber Buy/Sell Posts Only

    It isn't the XE but may be of interest at $850.00

    Alan...
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    Devastating news Bob. My sincere condolences to...

    Devastating news Bob. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

    Alan...
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  18. Run-out is basically slop in the quill, what you...

    Run-out is basically slop in the quill, what you have is mis-alignment. Return it to the supplier as it isn't fit for purpose. The whole (pardon the pun) idea of a drill press is to drill holes...
  19. Thread: Unfotunate

    by Uncle Al
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    Bill Shorten has been replaced by Albo! (One...

    Bill Shorten has been replaced by Albo! (One Upmanship)

    Still a good read KB.

    Alan...
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    Welcome back Glenrob! It should start to get a...

    Welcome back Glenrob! It should start to get a bit warmer down your way soon, then the fun begins.

    Alan...
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    Butchers bandsaws are often back to front to...

    Butchers bandsaws are often back to front to standard woodworkers bandsaws. No idea why, and it doesn't seem to be a universal trait for butchers.

    Sorry to hi-jack the thread.

    Alan...
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    Location, location, location!

    As the real estate people say, it is all about the location.

    I got a bit excited about the tablesaw in Sydney, but now find that you are up the coast a fair way from the big smoke.
    Changing your...
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    Plenty of bays in the Sutherland Shire! Alan...

    Plenty of bays in the Sutherland Shire!

    Alan...
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    My woodclub is in Oyster Bay and I am there...

    My woodclub is in Oyster Bay and I am there several times a week. If you come up with an address, let me know via a PM and I will check things out.

    Alan...
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    Oops, I had a clear mental picture of the shop...

    Oops, I had a clear mental picture of the shop and streetscape but certainly got the spelling wrong!

    Thanks for the interesting history of the shop.

    Alan...
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    A bit of a stretch, but have a look at...

    A bit of a stretch, but have a look at https://www.thewoodworks.com.au They sell (or used to sell) woodturning equipment. Might be worth a phone call, their website only mentions a shaft for a...
  28. Plenty of good advise here for your project, just...

    Plenty of good advise here for your project, just what a good forum is all about. As for noggins, I would put them where the yellow tongue butt joints occur, just to give a bit of support and...
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    Probably not quite what you are looking for, but...

    Probably not quite what you are looking for, but an Ikea clock at $3.00 has a silent 'continuous' motor which may be able to be taken out and mounted in your own wooden clock. TROMMA Wall clock,...
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    I refer to this style of chain as 'chandelier...

    I refer to this style of chain as 'chandelier chain' - Chandelier Chain, Nickel. By the metre. Decorative Chain Australia – Chain.com.au

    Bunnings or an older style hardware store should have it.
    ...
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    A spring loaded door stop with a rubber 'foot'...

    A spring loaded door stop with a rubber 'foot' could be a possibility. You might have to add a bit of height to a section of the mitre box, but at $7.00 at Bunnings it shouldn't break the bank. ...
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    Margarine containers and similar plastics can be...

    Margarine containers and similar plastics can be used to make spacers, easy to cut with scissors or craft knives. Another good source of spacers and shims is old Xray films, very useful in the...
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    Love the 'dye' indicator! Alan...

    Love the 'dye' indicator!

    Alan...
  34. Thread: Two Brooms

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    Should this be in the dust collection section?? ...

    Should this be in the dust collection section??

    Alan...
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    After ensuring the cover is over the switch when...

    After ensuring the cover is over the switch when it is turned off, lower the router all the way then raise it all the way. This resets the interlock mechanism.
    You wouldn't be the first person to...
  36. You will only need to loctite one adaptor worth...

    You will only need to loctite one adaptor worth about $30 from Mcjings to transform a 1" male thread to a 30mm male thread, job done.

    Alan...
  37. Have you used the vernier on the mitre gauge to...

    Have you used the vernier on the mitre gauge to make fine adjustments? Also, I have found that when cutting angles other than 90 degrees that there is a tendency for the blade to drag the timber into...
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    Would a plastic / rubber toy snake have any...

    Would a plastic / rubber toy snake have any effect on the little critters?

    Alan...
  40. Great to hear Asher is doing well after some very...

    Great to hear Asher is doing well after some very delicate surgery. He will get many hours of enjoyment playing with the car from your many hours of making it, especially when you had to fend for...
  41. Welcome to the forum Dave. Hopefully Crowie will...

    Welcome to the forum Dave. Hopefully Crowie will forgive me for jumping in here. :) In probably walking distance for you is the Cubby House woodworkers at Oyster Bay - Oyster Bay Cubby House

    I am...
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    It is a long time ago when I made the skews. I...

    It is a long time ago when I made the skews. I did use the cutting discs that were available back then, probably 2.5mm thick i suppose. I tidied up the tangs with normal angle grinder wheels. The...
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    I have never heard of Voestalpine, but I was...

    I have never heard of Voestalpine, but I was going to suggest a company called Bohler Steel. and their S600 HSS which I used to buy in 300mm lengths. I have been out of the industry for quite a few...
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    Painting seems to be the biggest problem for me,...

    Painting seems to be the biggest problem for me, especially when using Radiata Pine and trying to get a good finish on the end grain. I have used the filler used when covering the joints on Gyprock...
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    You have been a busy lad Dallas, both toys look...

    You have been a busy lad Dallas, both toys look fabulous. Making 84 wheels in a batch is time consuming, are you using a holesaw and then cleaning them up with a jig on a disc sander?
    Painting all...
  46. Fingers crossed for the little bloke, hope...

    Fingers crossed for the little bloke, hope everything goes well for him. A worrying time for your whole family.
    Give him a cuddle from me when you are allowed to see him (eventually).

    Alan...
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  47. That is a rather nice looking box your daughter...

    That is a rather nice looking box your daughter has there Crowie.:D:D
    The timber really pops with a coat of your special blend wipe on poly. Glad the sliding lid could be salvaged, quite a clever...
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    A fabulous new toy! Next challenge is to get it...

    A fabulous new toy!
    Next challenge is to get it off the pallet. They are a very heavy lathe, worth every kilo.

    Happy turning,

    Alan...
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    There are probably solenoid valves in your...

    There are probably solenoid valves in your washing machine that wouldn't like bits of sand etc. to get on their seats.

    Alan...
  50. Great job yet again Crowie. I love the detail...

    Great job yet again Crowie. I love the detail that you put into your models/toys, amazing what can be achieved by using different timbers.
    It is starting to warm up a bit which makes it so much more...
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