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9th May 2024, 07:22 PM
Thread: spindle adapters MC 900 1X8tpi
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Vicmarc 1"x8 F - M33 x 3.5 M Adaptor - V00025 ...
Vicmarc 1"x8 F - M33 x 3.5 M Adaptor - V00025
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30th April 2024, 04:59 PM
Thread: Re-claimed Jarrah Sleepers
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Nice work. What are the forstner bits you are...
Nice work. What are the forstner bits you are using?
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30th April 2024, 01:58 PM
Thread: Container/Tiny home
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Look at Building - TRC - Tablelands Regional...
Look at Building - TRC - Tablelands Regional Council
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State Regulations – Australian Tiny House Association
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30th April 2024, 09:07 AM
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Contact Home - Timber Veneer Association of...
Contact Home - Timber Veneer Association of Australia for advice.
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27th April 2024, 02:46 PM
Thread: Help identifying wood
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Appears to be a veneered board to me from Photo 1...
Appears to be a veneered board to me from Photo 1 as the joints in the face do not appear on the side.
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27th April 2024, 08:20 AM
Thread: Garden Obelisks
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I guess the fundamental question is what life...
I guess the fundamental question is what life expectancy do you think is reasonable? 10, 15, 20 years?? That will then determine what materials are best suited to the project.
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25th April 2024, 02:12 PM
Thread: Help identifying wood
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Appears to be a veneered board to me from Photo 1...
Appears to be a veneered board to me from Photo 1 as the joints in the face do appear on the side.
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23rd April 2024, 11:59 AM
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I would point out that it is dangerous to assume...
I would point out that it is dangerous to assume that any fitting on particularly a light (& fan) circuit has RCD protection at all!
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23rd April 2024, 11:43 AM
Thread: The end of Victorian Ash?
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Don't you love common names, and then "trade...
Don't you love common names, and then "trade names" that permit the sale of a number of species with similar properties under a single name.
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21st April 2024, 08:34 AM
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SOLD: Very nice pickups btw. :D
Very nice pickups btw. :D
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21st April 2024, 08:31 AM
Thread: SYDNEY NSW - Australian Red Cedar
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SOLD: Definitely a good recommendation to save...
Definitely a good recommendation to save confusion and potential disagreements. May I suggest modifying the banner above each Market Place sale thread to read
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20th April 2024, 08:21 AM
Thread: Table safety! Solar destruction.
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With all the spoofing, scams, spam & other $hit...
With all the spoofing, scams, spam & other $hit these days a little heads up on what to expect is certainly appreciated. :cool:
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16th April 2024, 09:59 AM
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Cynical, but on the balance of probabilities more...
Cynical, but on the balance of probabilities more than likely true.
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11th April 2024, 01:51 PM
Thread: Thicknesser advice
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Other considerations, I believe Timbecon have...
Other considerations,
I believe Timbecon have released an updated version of their 13" deluxe thicknesser, to overcome a few gremlins.
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11th April 2024, 10:41 AM
Thread: Thicknesser advice
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I have the Sherwood unit as well. Aside from an...
I have the Sherwood unit as well. Aside from an initial warranty claim the unit has performed well. Having the true helical head with TCT inserts is really a step up from any lunch box style straight...
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9th April 2024, 08:17 AM
Thread: Is it safe?
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It's a bit of clever timber engineering! Nicely...
It's a bit of clever timber engineering! Nicely done too.
The rafters must be full length and are cantilevered over the central hall / room and actually support the beam. The same may be done with... -
7th April 2024, 08:24 PM
Thread: Hairy Oak Handles
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I have to agree with Ian, in my experience the...
I have to agree with Ian, in my experience the Hairy Oak from Paul's area is far superior to the HO we get in FNQ. It seems to be larger in section, with less splitting than ours, but then beggars...
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7th April 2024, 08:17 PM
Thread: Northern Silky Oak
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DONE: Very difficult to come by these days. I sincerely...
Very difficult to come by these days. I sincerely wish you luck. Hopefully some one may have some.
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7th April 2024, 08:39 AM
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That has quite a "sail area" so will require some...
That has quite a "sail area" so will require some decent tie down weights etc to resist uplift should you get a decent gust or rain squall.
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5th April 2024, 06:26 PM
Thread: moving workshop and all that jazz
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I think we all fall into the trap of "I will use...
I think we all fall into the trap of "I will use that one day." It's very difficult to cull some stuff.
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2nd April 2024, 07:52 PM
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Yeah, bitumen limits your options somewhat. ...
Yeah, bitumen limits your options somewhat.
Being in a publicly accessible area, a car park, I guess you will also have to consider the "what if's" - what if a gust of wind lifts the temporary... -
2nd April 2024, 11:21 AM
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Not a cheap solution but I would be looking at...
Not a cheap solution but I would be looking at caravan annex type solutions or perhaps a cheaper option such as the 4WD awnings - say 2 x 3m with detachable sides / awning extensions wit poles & guy...
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2nd April 2024, 07:55 AM
Thread: Trimmer speed problem
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Google "Difference Between Router and Trim...
Google "Difference Between Router and Trim Router?" a mini or a flat bed truck? :wink:
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31st March 2024, 01:39 PM
Thread: LPG gas bottles
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Some helpful fact sheets Test date = date of...
Some helpful fact sheets
Test date = date of last test. So a bottle is "in test" or valid from test date plus 10 years IF the cylinder is undamaged and in good condition. (see below)
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29th March 2024, 12:12 PM
Thread: wood species
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Wood ID is risky even with a piece you can touch, smell, weigh, scratch, check the end & all facets of the grain, and even... -
28th March 2024, 09:31 PM
Thread: White Beech Blocks
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SOLD: I'll take it if Clearout doesn't.
I'll take it if Clearout doesn't.
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28th March 2024, 09:28 PM
Thread: Smart Box Maker Hardware
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They are still in business it seems ... You...
They are still in business it seems ... You searched for hinges - The Beardmore Collection
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28th March 2024, 04:52 PM
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I have no idea what the contract arrangements...
I have no idea what the contract arrangements were re the job, however the tiler really should be the one cleaning them!
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28th March 2024, 12:21 PM
Thread: Smart Box Maker Hardware
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...... but still screw over the "little guy" and...
...... but still screw over the "little guy" and their customers who are duped into believing they are supporting UK crafts people & small industry.
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28th March 2024, 08:16 AM
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Don't be discouraged, they are still close to the...
Don't be discouraged, they are still close to the best and strongest SRG's ever made.You have to spend a lot, and I do mean a LOT of money to find a peer.
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28th March 2024, 08:07 AM
Thread: Vicmarc VL300 headstock bearings
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Yeah, if you can't get close to the description...
Yeah, if you can't get close to the description name Googling isn't all that friendly at times.
Soon Ai will be predicting the "good ideas I haven't even thought of yet." (one of PowderPost's... -
27th March 2024, 11:40 AM
Thread: Smart Box Maker Hardware
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Unfortunately, his position is not unique. There...
Unfortunately, his position is not unique. There are many small makers, and inventors, out there who have had their Intellectual Property appropriated by others that know full well the "little guy"...
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27th March 2024, 11:08 AM
Thread: Vicmarc VL300 headstock bearings
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This maybe of interest to some, a generic Bearing...
This maybe of interest to some, a generic Bearing Race & Seal Driver Set - 10 piece - Just a moment...
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20th March 2024, 06:32 PM
Thread: Hard to watch such foolishness.
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My gripe is that there are no filters for or...
My gripe is that there are no filters for or moderation of "unsafe" content. Just churn it over to make a squillion on social media platforms.
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20th March 2024, 08:30 AM
Thread: Hard to watch such foolishness.
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You are way more polite that I am ....... :~ ...
You are way more polite that I am ....... :~
What really pisses me off is that this sort of c$ap gets millions of views. Yet content providers who offer very sound advice from years of injury... -
18th March 2024, 01:12 PM
Thread: Vicmarc VL300 headstock bearings
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With bearing pullers, and particularly the more...
With bearing pullers, and particularly the more comprehensive kits, you can generally swap the arms / legs / claws around to the configuration you want.
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There are other options available from sewing &...
There are other options available from sewing & craft stores - No sew hemming tape; Heat N Bond etc
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Some PVA glue formulations give of more Acetic...
Some PVA glue formulations give of more Acetic acid when they cure than others. PVA glues also vary in formulations and pH (acidity) with some marketed as "low acid." All are considered very safe and...
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17th March 2024, 08:00 AM
Thread: What causes bricsk to deteriorate?
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Also look at concrete "cancer" in saline...
Also look at concrete "cancer" in saline environments.
Both brickwork fretting and concrete "cancer" are strongly linked / correlated not only with beach side areas, but also to tradesmen, and or... -
16th March 2024, 10:27 AM
Thread: Vicmarc VL300 headstock bearings
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even better to use a bearing puller if you have...
even better to use a bearing puller if you have one to extract the cups. Requires a solid flat bar (40 x 6 mm or similar) to straddle the head stock spindle housing.
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15th March 2024, 02:17 PM
Thread: What causes bricsk to deteriorate?
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That's some serious damage. Looks like the...
That's some serious damage.
Looks like the adjacent piers have been repaired, but unfortunately it will continue unless the rising damp is addressed by completely rebuilding the piers, installing... -
15th March 2024, 08:05 AM
Thread: Lets go clubbing!
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I like how you think. :D I was thinking it's a...
I like how you think. :D
I was thinking it's a ceremonial mace used to celebrate the meeting of kindred wood turners. :)
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14th March 2024, 03:02 PM
Thread: Gregory Machinery still trading ?
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Yes sad indeed, I have found them very helpful in...
Yes sad indeed, I have found them very helpful in the past.
Sadly since the COVID support ceased (Jobkeeper etc) the numbers of small business insolvencies are rising above pre-pandemic numbers.... -
14th March 2024, 02:45 PM
Thread: Lets go clubbing!
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There could very well be a burgeoning market for...
There could very well be a burgeoning market for dual service art pieces in the car crime capital of FNQ. :D
Nicely done btw.
Over a decade ago the local wood turning club was approached by a... -
We are not jealous ..... much! :rolleyes: If I...
We are not jealous ..... much! :rolleyes:
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14th March 2024, 02:18 PM
Thread: Flooring before tounge and groove
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Good recommendations IF a DIY'er can maintain...
Good recommendations IF a DIY'er can maintain production quality with machining T&G or loose tongue. When you calculate the lineal meters of flooring required then multiply by 2 there is a lot of...
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14th March 2024, 01:10 AM
Thread: Flooring before tounge and groove
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I would also add the comment that it is a real...
I would also add the comment that it is a real art to lay a natural timber T&G polished floor that will "behave" - not cup, shrink / expand excessively.
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14th March 2024, 01:00 AM
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Crikey we we using the old aluminium bodied Skill...
Crikey we we using the old aluminium bodied Skill circular saws as track saws back in the late 1960's.
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14th March 2024, 12:25 AM
Thread: Flooring before tounge and groove
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The very brief history of wood floor boards sort...
The very brief history of wood floor boards sort of runs like this,
wany edge pit sawn wide boards face nailed (if you could afford iron nails that is.)
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13th March 2024, 08:53 PM
Thread: Kintaro Yazawa Box with Key Hole Joint
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I don't believe you have confused the issue with...
I don't believe you have confused the issue with the post installation of the dowels. As you say one way to explore the (possible?) construction methodology.
When you read the history of Japanese...