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Thanks for the replies. That Annabelle design looks promising. At 29kg I don't think it'd be a big deal to lift it onto roof racks.

My car is about 4 metres long from the very front to the very...

I'm after some thoughts. I want to make a small, light weight sail boat that I can transport on the top of a 2 door hatchback (hyundai excel). It only needs to be able to fit one person. I'm...

Thanks Sumbloak, Labr@ and Anewhouse. Sorry it's taken me a little while to get back to this post - have had some major distractions.




Thanks, these are some very helpful thoughts. I hadn't...

I'm in Brisbane - I'm not sure how to find out which timbers are available locally and good for this application? I'm not sure on ripping my own strips - all I have to work with are a jigsaw and...

I'm really keen to make a wood strip kayak but need to work out the cost and save up the cash first. I haven't worked with timber that much and my experience is mainly with plywood, MDF and pine...

The storage situation in my (single car) garage has gotten so out of hand I can no longer get to the workbench or exercise equipment to use it, so I'm looking at setting up some storage that utilises...

We are trying to set up a home weights gym on a tight budget. We've had some barbell weights donated but many are quite rusty to the point that when handled with bare hands they cut the skin up a...

I have a bench polisher (converted grinder) that I use to polish jewellery. I've started using it more lately and now thinking I should set up a dust extraction system as my disposable dust masks...

Thanks China - I did as you suggested and tested for leaks before firing it up.

I haven't had a chance to do any soldering yet (will need to clean up my work bench first) but have tried all 3...

My EZ torch arrived today. Love the size of it - almost half the size of my primus torch from the bottom of the handle to the tip - its got a bit of weight to it (less than the primus but more than...

Okay, will do - expecting it to take at least a week to arrive - hopefully won't get held up too much with all the Christmas mail.

Thanks - I'm sorted then!

So I've figured out I need the Primus adaptor PRI02 (http://www.primusaustralia.com.au/pdf/pg_15%20pri01%20INTERNAL%20VALVE%20ADAPTOR.pdf). If anyone knows where I can get this please let me know as...

Thanks DJ's timber.

I had been looking at a different torch as well (which I've now decided against) with different kits for US, European, British & Australian with different connections sizes...

I have my eye on a propane torch that I want to buy which I don't seem to be able to get here in Australia but could buy online from an American supplier. My only reservation is that I'm assuming...

I'm a jeweller and have been using an LPG only torch but now I want to upgrade to an LPG/oxygen torch. I'm not familiar at all with purchasing oxygen and am hoping I can get some help here. I know...

Does anyone know of a welding supplier in Brisbane that sells to the public? I am specifically hoping to get Aluminium MIG wire in alloys 5356 and 4043, diamond drawn, 1mm in size. If possible I'm...

I'm trying to cut jump rings (chain links) for jewellery with a 1.25" diameter x 0.010" 114 tooth high speed steel circular blade. The set up I've got is a holding jig (with a slot for the saw...

I've found a suitable floor covering so just thought I'd provide an update in case anyone else is looking to solve the same problem in the future.

At bunnings I found some lino that was 2m wide...

Thanks Wood Butcher.

Would you have any idea how much they might charge per square metre? Not even sure yet if this is an option I can afford.

Thanks BW! I reckon I can fit the 900 by 1200 in the back of my car. Off to bunnings then.

My new studio/workshop area is on a carpeted floor. I want to put coverings under my workbenches to protect the carpet. One has to be fireproof and have discussed that in the safety forum. ...

Just wondering if anyone knows the standard sizes bunnings cuts their MDF sheet to. I'm trying to calculate if I can get sheet big enough for what I want that will fit in my car.

Thanks for the advice :)

I went out and got a mower on Sunday - so far I'm happy but haven't actually mowed the yard yet.

I read up about 2 & 4 stroke and decided on 2 as there's a steep...

I know this question bears no relationship at all to wood working but I haven't been able to find advice elsewhere...

For the first time I am living somewhere that I have a lawn to mow and its...

Thanks for the replies. I used spac filler & it did the job well. It was really easy to use & once I painted over it I couldn't see where the holes had been! :U

I have to fill some screw holes in a wall constructed from plaster sheets. I'm just not sure what I need to use. I know someone else not long ago was using something he called "spac filler" to fill...

I work with a torch (plumbers torch) and have just moved my work area into the downstairs area at home which is unfortunately carpeted. So, I am looking for a mat to put under my work bench that is...

Thanks for the replies folks.

Just thought I would let you know how I went. I decided not to pursue the 2mm aluminium wire as I don't know what type of aluminium I need and time is running out. ...

Hi All,

I'm a bit lost - I'm making jewellery for an upcoming exhibition - have the designs ready to go but can't source some of the materials I need.

I am looking for 2mm round aluminium...

Making a mental note to never bother with the place again, I went searching the industrial area, and ended up at a place called 'Powergrip' - (on the service road off Ipswich Rd) where the young...

I mainly make jewellery and as per the set up in the workshop where I studied and in various workshops that I worked in after that desk lamps make up an important element in lighting my studio. I...

I recently bought a bench sander... when I was using it the other day it started to vibrate all over the place and then the sanding belt stopped moving even though the motor was still going. I opened...

I recently purchased a cheapish belt sander - just need it to rough out the shape on some metal before I do the finer work with hand tools... I'm happy enough with how it runs but am really put off...

Just thought I'd conclude this thread by reporting back on my shopping. I went to Gregory Machinery on the weekend to check out their JET drill presses. The smallest one was huge... in fact they...

I see that mytoolstore.com.au is selling a Proxxon drill press... has anyone had any experience buying through this company? I've never heard of them before....

Thanks for explaining that Damien... I don't know much about tools and wasn't trying to be smart with my comment... was just saying what I understood to be the case. All I know about tools is what...

Sorry, should've mentioned earlier - I'm in Brisbane.

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On another note, I do want to recommend strongly against buying Ryobi...

I thought all drill presses have variable speed - even the ryobi $100 cheap and nasty job has different speeds. There is a door on the machine casing that you open to change speeds - you need to...

Thanks for all those replies. It has given me a fair bit to think about and I think it has sort've made my mind up. The mill sounds like the most expensive option and will cost more and more if I...

I posted some time ago (I think in the wood working part of the forum) asking about drill presses and at the time some suggested that a milling machine might be more suited to my needs...

Just...

R. Lalich - where did you get your Delta drill press from, how long ago and what sort've price did you pay for it? Thanks

Another thing - might be prepared to fork out for the JET drill press that Gregorys has on their web page... pending a full inspection.

I'm familiar with the magic calculator that comes out at...

Mine came as a build-it-yourself job too except that the taper was already attached/seated within the casing out of the box. I've thought about trying to open the casing but think I might get out of...

Thanks for all the replies - gotta leave for work soon so I don't have time to respond to everything right now.

First - on the ryobi. Mine is a 5-speed and probably far inferior to the 12-speed....

I recently bought a Ryobi bench drill press. From memory I paid about $100 although price was not really an issue to me.

I am a jeweller/metalsmith and wanted the drill press to use in this work...