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26th January 2022, 04:33 PM
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QUEENSLAND I'm less interested in the 150mm but if there...
I'm less interested in the 150mm but if there aren't any takers for the 125mm it could be a decent fallback.
The 150mm are priced per the below table. 180+ grit isn't in stock, so I've gone for... -
26th January 2022, 11:54 AM
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QUEENSLAND 125mm 3M Xtract Cubitron II Net Disc Bulk Buy
Hi Forum,
I want to give the 3M Xtract II Net Disc's a go. A sandpaper roundup/review indicated they're decent quality and even though a little expensive per disc, represent good value for money... -
14th June 2021, 11:48 AM
Thread: 14" Bandsaw - replacement motor
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14" Bandsaw - replacement motor
The motor on my old 14" bandsaw burnt out yesterday tripping the safety switch and making some interesting smells.
Its an old WA-14M which I got off an old chap who was retiring.
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13th June 2021, 10:13 PM
Thread: Universal WA-14 Wood Cutting Bandsaw
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Is it this one?496026 I've scrounged up this...
Is it this one?496026
I've scrounged up this scanned manual which is mostly legible.
CII WA-14M Band saw.pdf - Google Drive.
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19th June 2019, 08:38 PM
Thread: Mahogany resawing. Blade killer!
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I agree the choking is likely due to the depth...
I agree the choking is likely due to the depth and tpi but I still feel like the hardwooods that I’m going to be putting through will inevitably eat up the bimetal blades.
From reports the TCT... -
18th June 2019, 11:35 PM
Thread: Mahogany resawing. Blade killer!
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I jam a 1hp 10cm dust collector hose against the...
I jam a 1hp 10cm dust collector hose against the gap at the bottom of the bandsaw and hope for the best :unsure:.... So it could definitely be better.
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18th June 2019, 09:34 PM
Thread: Mahogany resawing. Blade killer!
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Some further pics showing the build up on the...
Some further pics showing the build up on the current bimetal blade and the wheel width.
I don’t think I’ll be able to have a one inch blade on there now that I’ve checked and measured. 1” is... -
18th June 2019, 07:10 PM
Thread: Mahogany resawing. Blade killer!
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Thanks. I figured the TCT would be next best step...
Thanks. I figured the TCT would be next best step but it’s good to have confirmation.
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18th June 2019, 01:32 AM
Thread: Mahogany resawing. Blade killer!
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Mahogany resawing. Blade killer!
I scored a 14” bandsaw from a neighbour of a mate who was downsizing. It’s been a bit of a cash trap as it’s been breaking on me in various ways since I got it (snapped both trunions when I first...
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5th February 2012, 05:19 PM
Thread: Vicmark Chuck stuck on lathe
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time to call in the professionals
No good gentleman.
I'm now doing more harm than good.
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The vice grips started to cut into the spindle and... -
5th February 2012, 04:24 PM
Thread: Vicmark Chuck stuck on lathe
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Still trying.
Well I tried to use a bolt as a pin through the drive shaft.
It bent :). Was lucky to get the famed thing out.
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5th February 2012, 01:56 PM
Thread: Vicmark Chuck stuck on lathe
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Hi Cliff. Thanks for the suggestion. There is...
Hi Cliff. Thanks for the suggestion.
There is a small part of shaft that is threadless that i may be able to clamp onto but its only 10mm wide so its not much surface area to grip. I've got to... -
5th February 2012, 12:40 PM
Thread: Vicmark Chuck stuck on lathe
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I've tried the following.
Hammer on insertable handle
First I'd tried my usual method of simply putting the insertable handle into the adapter ring, holding the gear wheel by hand and tapping... -
5th February 2012, 12:03 PM
Thread: Vicmark Chuck stuck on lathe
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Vicmark Chuck stuck on lathe
Hi to the forum's. I've got a problem that I'd really appreciate some help with.
I've got an Elu DB180 woodlathe that I picked up second hand 12 years ago. Its not a fancy bit of kit but it does the...