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Hi I designed a grinding jig that goes against a 200mm grinder to get accurate grinding angles.
It may have to be adjusted to a particular brand of grinder as the height may vary.
It is quickly...

Hi I have designed a jig for cutting and joining countertops.
Its the same as many I've seen but will need someone with a cnc to cut it out.
My design may also require a 3d printer for the pegs as...

Its an old thread but I just saw it! The rafter span on a pitched roof is the same as for trusses if the roof doesnt have an under-purlin. If it has an under-purlin then as long as the purlin is...

Steel in slabs will rust if not covered by an appropriate amount of concrete. Concrete Cancer

F5 is a lower stress grade and inferior to MGP10. The quote was given on the plans supplied so they should work to the specification.
The Timber Framing Code AS1684 gives the allowable spans and...

The reinforcement in a slab on ground is not really structural and is usually placed in the centre of the slab for water protection.
It does play a role in that it ties the slab together but a...

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I don't know if anyone can help me I would like to purchase a new blade for my Stanley 92 shoulder plane.
Any advise welcome and I know they aren't common but thanks for any ideas!

Hi I am interested in designing a Jig to cut post formed kitchen benchtops.
I have a .DXF but it wont upload.
Someone may already have designed one or be in the process of development.
Anyway any...

I looked closely at the Ryobi spares diagram you supplied and I think I have to move the cover plate No.2 in the diagram.
That looks relatively easy and also easy to access.
Thanks for the help -...

Hi I have just purchased an old Ryobi slide compound saw EMS1830scl.
It is second hand and I am trying to find any information I can about adjusting it in the vertical plane.
I am hoping someone...

I am just trying to make best use of the combi head I have.
I can hog out most of the rebate with the saw before cleaning up the rebate so shouldn't be a huge load on the head.

Yes Kuffy, just trying to lock the saft to stop the cutter spinning.
I assumed there would be a locking mechanism built in.

An Oltre 5 in 1 from Beyond tools WA

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Hi this is the bolt they sell to suit the cutter and it says in the picture, "Countersunk set screws are available in sizes of 14 x 40 mm or 16 x 40 mm for use when cutting over the block."...

Hi, I have recently bought a cheap Chinese 5 in 1 with minimal instructions included.
I want to fit a nice little rebate head that can be set flush with the top of the spindle for deeper rebates....

Thanks Bob I have contacted them!
Fingers crossed they come through!

I have an older Hafco wood lathe and a part on the main board has gone!
I had had a very good repair man look at my wood lathe and he said the MC6900 on the main board was no good.
I contacted...

I'm in

Thanks for your replies, I have found 'extension ER20 collets' and they are fine but ideally a shorter option like in my post would be better or even better screw the collet straight to the router -...

I mainly want to have choices.
I also use metric bits and want to use solid tungsten bits.

Hi, I would like to adapt my old router that I have in my router table.
Ideally I want ER20 type collets.
I have a couple of adapters (1/2", 1/4")but would like the accuracy and range of sizes of...

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I am interested in doing some veneer/marquetry work and would like to make up a vacuum system with bags etc.
Does anyone have any leads on the design, size of pump, fittings etc?
I have seen...

I should add that I would be willing to buy a readout if someone is thinking of selling

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I am considering buying a Wixey readout for my saw, does anyone own one or know much about them?
I was thinking of even buying parts from the UK as you can get the readout and the tape for about...

I am about to change the bearings in my old Makita 3600BR and am getting prices for new bearings online.
I saw in a forum a comment that you can buy equivalent bearings easilly?
Is that true or am...

Thanks! I will look for them on EBay.

Hi,
Thanks for any help or advice in advance!
I would like to know where you can buy Banksia Pods for turning?
And also if the pods found locally in Sydney are of any use (I suspect not as I can't...

I am just setting it up. I have mounted it on a base with wheels as I have limited space.
It doesn't come with a fence but it seems a good saw 1HP and looks new.
It doesn't have guide bearings on...

Thanks, looks like what I want!! :U

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I don't know if it is possible to get the manual for a Toolmac bandsaw 14".
I have just purchased a second hand Toolmac model 73-533101 and it shows its a 2006 model.
Would anyone have access...

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I don't know anything about your particular design but as far as my experience with engineers, I find they design to solve a problem, but don't come up with options and variations to suit you and...

Hi Pommy Dave

I am hoping you can help me, I am thinking of buying a sw1403 workcraft and was wondering if you could pass on to me where and what parts are available for this model.
Could you...

Hi and thanks for your reply!
I have since bought a new(old) 12" Hafco cabinet types saw so I will be dismantling the old beast.
Thanks though

Hi everyone, I am new here so here goes.

I have an old 3 HP, big home made saw that was used to rip stakes for oyster leases.
I re-jigged it with a fence and fitted 350mm TC blades on the 30mm...

Hi everyone, this is my first post on here so I hope I don't do or say anything wrong!

I saw a nice tool rest for a bench grinder on U-Tube by Stumpy Nubbs - Homemade Grinder Tool Rest & Veritas...