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28th June 2008, 03:51 PM
Thread: Boring bars
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Suggest you try McJing tools I bought one (1/2")...
Suggest you try McJing tools I bought one (1/2") at the www show in Melb last year around $50.00 has a carbide insert tip and has worked well for me so far.
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6th June 2008, 11:33 AM
Thread: GMC Right Angle Drill $20 at Mega 10
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Thanks for the heads up Scooter always happy to...
Thanks for the heads up Scooter always happy to find these tools at the "right" price.
I have just been to the Edithvale mega store and they are not available there.
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31st May 2008, 05:52 PM
Thread: Bearing bronze
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Hi Tiger, If your able to get there Highett...
Hi Tiger,
If your able to get there Highett metals (Boundary Rd Braeside) have a good range of this stuff. I was in there yesterday and saw a length of around 1" Dia on the floor.
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30th May 2008, 12:39 PM
Thread: Resizing Photo's "Mac"
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I use a widget called Quickresize. Works fine...
I use a widget called Quickresize.
Works fine for me, quick and dirty probably, but gets the job done.
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20th May 2008, 03:10 PM
Thread: Metal cutting bandsaw accuracy
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Hi Tiger, We just picked up a bigger one from...
Hi Tiger,
We just picked up a bigger one from H&F on Friday last. We bought one of the smaller ones around 6 months ago and took about 4 hours to set it up right. The blade it came with was... -
20th March 2008, 10:11 AM
Thread: A Quick Green Wood Rough Out
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:2tsup: As always Stu informative entertaining...
:2tsup:
As always Stu informative entertaining and great presentation.
Thanks for so much enjoyable input and sharing.
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12th December 2007, 12:50 PM
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How about we find what hp or kw the motor is. ...
How about we find what hp or kw the motor is.
An inverter single to 3 phase may be the option if it's not too big a capacity motor.
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27th November 2007, 03:11 PM
Thread: Lathe Spindle Threads
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Mine arrived today. What a lurvely sight they are...
Mine arrived today. What a lurvely sight they are too.
Thanks so much Gil and DJ for your efforts.
What a great place this forum is!
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27th November 2007, 09:33 AM
Thread: Getting my first Chuck with jaws ??
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Sheesh I thopught we were doing it tough with...
Sheesh I thopught we were doing it tough with prices here.
Don't go to Denmark guys!
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26th November 2007, 06:11 PM
Thread: Quick release toggle clamps
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Hi Tiger, I've seen those clamps at...
Hi Tiger,
I've seen those clamps at woodworkers warehouse in Braeside Melb.
No affilliation etc just FYI.
Peter
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16th November 2007, 04:59 PM
Thread: alligator clips.
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Dont forget rgum that even if you get an inverter...
Dont forget rgum that even if you get an inverter you will still be needing to usse the same amnount of battery power to give you the required result.
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15th November 2007, 08:52 AM
Thread: Lathe Spindle Threads
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Not real bad service when sometimes it takes that...
Not real bad service when sometimes it takes that long for a parcel to get from Melb to Sydney.
Great news.
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Eggcellent Job there shorty. Done very nicely...
Eggcellent Job there shorty.
Done very nicely with the grain match, so comes the next question?
Is it all one piece or does the egg come away from the cup?
Peter
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10th November 2007, 04:01 PM
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Hi Oosam, As long as your joists are square...
Hi Oosam,
As long as your joists are square with the line you want cut just project a line up from the joist face and mark you line or place your timber liner-upper in the appropriate position to... -
7th November 2007, 01:31 PM
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Hi Guys, From my experience the only way to go...
Hi Guys,
From my experience the only way to go with power tapping is to use HSS "Gun nose taps"
These have a cutting lead which drives the chip forward and do not require backing out to break... -
7th November 2007, 10:59 AM
Thread: Lathe Spindle Threads
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Onya Gil, You're a legend for doing...
Onya Gil,
You're a legend for doing this.:2tsup::2tsup::U
DJ, did you get my details sent last week.
Peter
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3rd November 2007, 05:55 PM
Thread: Big Old and $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
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Tell em theyre dreamin! Peter
Tell em theyre dreamin!
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30th October 2007, 08:24 AM
Thread: Advice on Teknatool wood lathe
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Thanks a lot for all of your responses. Think I...
Thanks a lot for all of your responses. Think I have got a ballpark idea now at least... around $1000 mark or so.
Below is a pic of the lathe, which looks similar to the one one ebay I think?... -
29th October 2007, 10:52 PM
Thread: Kudos to Gil
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Onya Gil Thanks for being so generous to us...
Onya Gil
Thanks for being so generous to us mugs over here.
It really is appreciated.
And thanks to DJ for his offer to be the "Bottom end" of the deal.
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25th October 2007, 12:20 PM
Thread: Lathe Spindle Threads
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Take one of my 3 if you like i don't want to see...
Take one of my 3 if you like i don't want to see any other forumites miss out on such a good deal :(
I'm easy, but not cheap:wink:
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25th October 2007, 09:47 AM
Thread: Lathe Spindle Threads
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Sounds good to me no problems at all. If you...
Sounds good to me no problems at all.
If you want to put 2 in the box with my 3 for Melbourne delivery thats fine.
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24th October 2007, 11:13 AM
Thread: Lathe Spindle Threads
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Hi Gil, What a deal!:) Put me down for 2...
Hi Gil,
What a deal!:)
Put me down for 2 or 3 of the 10X 10 tpi please if they are still available.
I would be happy for anyone else in Melbourne (to save freight costs) to add to this to... -
22nd October 2007, 09:12 PM
Thread: Lathe Spindle Threads
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Hi all , I also have a Jet mini. One catch...
Hi all ,
I also have a Jet mini.
One catch is the thread form, I notice the original poster is in USA.
US threads being what they are they will be a 60° form wheras ours here will generally... -
17th October 2007, 07:08 PM
Thread: You need an ABN to sell scrap metal!
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Yup, Afraid it's correct and all due to the...
Yup,
Afraid it's correct and all due to the GST regs which came in back in 200? .
If you don't have an ABN I believe the scrappy is obliged to keep 50% and hand it on to the government. I will... -
16th October 2007, 03:35 PM
Thread: Pressure washers
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Hi Ian, Just a couple of things for your...
Hi Ian,
Just a couple of things for your thoughts.
Karcher units usually have a propriety line of virtually everything in them and if you have a failure you will only be able to use Karcher... -
16th October 2007, 12:07 PM
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Hi Niki, Youve done it again mate bloody...
Hi Niki,
Youve done it again mate bloody brilliant and as always a simple solution to a complex problem.:2tsup:
Well done and as always a great series of pics and explanation.
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14th October 2007, 11:43 PM
Thread: LIVE FROM Melbourne WWW Show!
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Hey Groggy, Congratulations go to you for...
Hey Groggy,
Congratulations go to you for your tireless effort of manning the stand pretty much continuously for 3 days.
Well done and thanks for letting me be a small part of it.
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12th October 2007, 04:11 PM
Thread: Inverter Power supply
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Hi Mark, Having been in the reverse situation...
Hi Mark,
Having been in the reverse situation to yourself in the last couple of years I can understand your quandary.
I agree with most that has been said in the previous posts but offer the... -
7th October 2007, 06:32 PM
Thread: Railway Spike Hat Rack
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I have one of those hat racks which I inherited...
I have one of those hat racks which I inherited from my son who bought it at a charity auction.
Unfortunately it is currently resident on Flinders island and I won't be there until xmas.
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6th October 2007, 05:41 PM
Thread: Leaking kitchen mixer tap
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Hey Andrew, The little buggers ars repairable....
Hey Andrew,
The little buggers ars repairable.
Where is the leak from? the outlet or the swivelling nozzle part.
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1st October 2007, 10:21 PM
Thread: Woodwork Forums Stand at Melb T&WWW SHOW
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Hi Neil, I figure its the least I can do to...
Hi Neil,
I figure its the least I can do to support this fantastic forum.
I anticipate attending the show on Saturday for the day and would consider it an honour to serve.
mugwoody
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19th July 2007, 02:35 PM
Thread: Flexible cable protector
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Try Treotham Trading in Moorabbin Vic. The stuff...
Try Treotham Trading in Moorabbin Vic.
The stuff is called "energy chain"
Phone 03-9555-4890
Sorry Don't have a website for them but they no doubt have one if you google them.
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11th June 2007, 12:20 PM
Thread: Littlerat advice needed
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G'Day Peter, I have a littlerat and it is a...
G'Day Peter,
I have a littlerat and it is a great little unit very happy with it.
I purchased the aluminium guide rails from woodrat around 2 months ago and do believe they are a superior guide... -
29th April 2007, 06:30 PM
Thread: 3000l hot water storage tank
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Hi McMurphy, IMHO poly is not a good selection...
Hi McMurphy,
IMHO poly is not a good selection for this type of application. From what I have seen of poly tanks and hot water after time they lose something in the make up of the material and... -
18th April 2007, 07:42 PM
Thread: Motor Speed Controllers
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Speed Controllers
I think youll find that these controllers are for 3 phase motors.
They take in 240v ac and convert it to dc then turn it into 3 phase 240 or 220 volt ac which is then controlled through varying... -
30th March 2007, 05:55 PM
Thread: Heads up on thickness planer
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$99.00 is correct got the docket in front of me....
$99.00 is correct got the docket in front of me. Definately not a typo or missprint. :U
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30th March 2007, 03:41 PM
Thread: Rocking chair #2
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Hey Wongo beautiful work :2tsup: drool drool. ...
Hey Wongo beautiful work :2tsup: drool drool.
Great lines and it doesnt look heavy, well done.
As a mug Ive got a loong way to go.:rolleyes:
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30th March 2007, 11:32 AM
Thread: On a brighter note....
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OK so which one's Cliff?
OK so which one's Cliff?
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30th March 2007, 11:25 AM
Thread: What's wrong with people....
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By Jeez theres some sickos around and yes the...
By Jeez theres some sickos around and yes the ropes too good for them.
Sharks would definately gag.
Now lets see :smack: :whip: :burnt: :blowup: :minigun: -
30th March 2007, 09:51 AM
Thread: Heads up on thickness planer
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Heads up on thickness planer
Morning all,
FYI I picked up a Warrior thicknesser at the Chelsea heights Mitre 10 mega store yesterday for $99.00.
At this stage I dont know how it will shape up but figured at that price for... -
29th March 2007, 03:26 PM
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By jeez Joe I thought it might just be me. I...
By jeez Joe I thought it might just be me.
I am having more fun building and playing than sucessfully building much else and have this little niggle in the back of my mind that the "journey' is... -
29th March 2007, 12:25 PM
Thread: Metal gear / worm gear needed
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Hi Colin, For what its worth I have available...
Hi Colin,
For what its worth I have available some brand new cast iron worm drive boxes ratio 40:1 there seems to be very little backlash in them.
They are pretty heavy but may suit your need.... -
Like they say you can pick your friends but you...
Like they say you can pick your friends but you can't pick your family.
Bugger about the rest of the gear missing and you probably dont know the half of it even now.
A bit worried about that... -
19th March 2007, 09:20 PM
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Agreed with others on this. Air lock (a big...
Agreed with others on this.
Air lock (a big volume of air caught up in the pipework which cannot be expelled) is the most logical problem.
IMHO the following procedure should be followed
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19th March 2007, 11:39 AM
Thread: Big Electricity Bill
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Sorry to post one after the other but still...
Sorry to post one after the other but still thinking.
The other thing to keep in mind is with those mains pressure pump systems the motor start up current is around 6 to 8 times the run current... -
19th March 2007, 11:32 AM
Thread: Big Electricity Bill
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You may have hit the nail on the head with this...
You may have hit the nail on the head with this one i.e. heater packed it in, as, if the pressure / thermal valve is leaking (out of that drain thingy) then you are paying for the energy to heat that...
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5th March 2007, 04:26 PM
Thread: Sexist or True?
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Beautifully ironic:) And oh so true as well....
Beautifully ironic:)
And oh so true as well.
Unfortunately I also cook:doh:
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28th February 2007, 11:03 AM
Thread: What is a "diamond coated shim sheet"
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Yes they are used, among other things for lapping...
Yes they are used, among other things for lapping parts we use one for lapping silicone carbide seals.
Glued to a piece of glass to ensure flatness.
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Hey Sheddy, its great to see that you've found...
Hey Sheddy, its great to see that you've found retail therapy and the old addiction has been able to overcome your demons.
I saw your original posting a couple of weeks ago and felt sh*t been... -
20th February 2007, 05:34 PM
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Like Al said far too good for the shed but...
Like Al said far too good for the shed but beautiful work.:D :D :2tsup:
It's really nice to work with this stuff. I made a bench to go with the barby for salads etc just before xmas and everyone...