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11th Apr 2021, 01:28 PM
Thread: Approx wood pricing
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There’s a timber and hardware near to me that has...
There’s a timber and hardware near to me that has their timber prices online. Not a huge range but the quality is good.
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10th Apr 2021, 09:15 PM
Thread: Square to round adapters
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I used some 150mm PVC pipe, a wooden inner and...
I used some 150mm PVC pipe, a wooden inner and outer former and a heat gun. The pipe was fitted to the inside of the outer former which became the base to connect to the extractor
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7th Apr 2021, 11:42 AM
Thread: Am I on the right track?
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Reading this, if I had a DE connected to one...
Reading this, if I had a DE connected to one machine, with a flow of 400cfm, plus shed forced venting, that would be acceptable. Interesting.
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4th Apr 2021, 01:25 PM
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Welcome to the forum. The main question is how...
Welcome to the forum.
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3rd Apr 2021, 12:05 PM
Thread: Am I on the right track?
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Just wondering how the Workbee is going?
Just wondering how the Workbee is going?
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2nd Apr 2021, 10:04 AM
Thread: Axiom in Brisbane?
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How can you decide whether to answer a post, or...
How can you decide whether to answer a post, or not, unless you view it first?
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1st Apr 2021, 07:21 PM
Thread: XYZ carve build
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I’m still thinking about buying a CNC unit, so a...
I’m still thinking about buying a CNC unit, so a build, warts and all, would be appreciated :2tsup:
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29th Mar 2021, 03:13 PM
Thread: How to Fix Leaky Shed
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Email reply from Bondall re Multi-surface...
Email reply from Bondall re Multi-surface Water-proofing coating.
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26th Mar 2021, 05:51 PM
Thread: How to Fix Leaky Shed
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Don’t know. There is no mention of recoating...
Don’t know. There is no mention of recoating after a time period. I guess it’s just a matter of - if it stops beading, put on another coat?
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26th Mar 2021, 04:28 PM
Thread: How to Fix Leaky Shed
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On recommendations from a company that...
On recommendations from a company that specialised in waterproofing, we used this product on a brick wall section of our house that is double brick but with no cavity. There are also no eaves so it...
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24th Mar 2021, 05:34 PM
Thread: Finish for table board
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Which Polyurethane do you use Peter? Thanks.
Which Polyurethane do you use Peter?
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23rd Mar 2021, 03:26 PM
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I’m with Jonsey850. I bought an igaging digital...
I’m with Jonsey850.
I bought an igaging digital read out ( at full price) that turned out to be faulty. They replaced it (thanks Timbercon:2tsup:) but the replacement got damaged in the mail. They... -
22nd Mar 2021, 07:38 PM
Thread: I’m a convert!
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Excellent work - as usual :2tsup: How does the...
Excellent work - as usual :2tsup:
How does the book stand attach to the top ?
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21st Mar 2021, 08:01 PM
Thread: Measuring static pressure
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I thought 1000pa = 4.01865 in H2O? dmorse beat...
I thought 1000pa = 4.01865 in H2O?
dmorse beat me to it😳
BobL is spot on re filters that are lightly soiled filtering better than new filters. On excavators the service manuals often state, re... -
21st Mar 2021, 11:25 AM
Thread: very old uncared for Jarrah floorboards
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On our Tung oiled floor boards we use a product...
On our Tung oiled floor boards we use a product called Gemini Satin Timber Floor Polish. Goes on with a mop. Not sure if it would go over the linseed/turps mix but as long as it’s soaked in I can’t...
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21st Mar 2021, 11:17 AM
Thread: I’m a convert!
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To echo the words of one of my ex students “ it’s...
To echo the words of one of my ex students “ it’s looking smick Sir”
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18th Mar 2021, 01:06 PM
Thread: Durden pacemaker manual
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Have you looked at the Manuals section of this...
Have you looked at the Manuals section of this forum?
Durden Pacemaker SP10-600, UP10-600 and UP12-600 manuals
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18th Mar 2021, 11:28 AM
Thread: I’m a convert!
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Have you tried a pin nailer for the trim on the...
Have you tried a pin nailer for the trim on the FRG?
Re your sapele ply - did you acquire that from Plyco? I’m looking to purchase some oak ply and looking for a quality source. -
18th Mar 2021, 10:43 AM
Thread: Future of the Australian Electricity Market
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Interesting article pointing to problems with the...
Interesting article pointing to problems with the uptake success of solar in certain emergencies.
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16th Mar 2021, 07:51 PM
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One problem with a sander maybe that the knot is...
One problem with a sander maybe that the knot is harder than the surrounding timber so when you belt sand it, it can remove surrounding timber and leave the knot proud.
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13th Mar 2021, 08:39 AM
Thread: Lathe dust extraction for 150mm pipe
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BobL kindly made me 150mm and 100mm BMHs for a...
BobL kindly made me 150mm and 100mm BMHs for a modest price. I use the 150mm one on my SCMS and the 100mm one on my drill press.
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12th Mar 2021, 10:25 PM
Thread: INCRA LS Router Fence
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WITHDRAWN:
It certainly was good value but unfortunately it...
It certainly was good value but unfortunately it has been withdrawn from sale.
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12th Mar 2021, 04:34 PM
Thread: Wanted....Hand plane tuition, SA
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My comment wasn’t directed at your or your...
My comment wasn’t directed at your or your comment intentionally but to the term “scary sharp” that’s been used for on many forums for years.
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11th Mar 2021, 12:38 PM
Thread: Wanted....Hand plane tuition, SA
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The bottom has two pieces of timber that sit...
The bottom has two pieces of timber that sit tightly against each side of the body (two red arrows) then there is a piece of timber across the top (one red arrow) that has been height sized so when...
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11th Mar 2021, 11:49 AM
Thread: Future of the Australian Electricity Market
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Thanks for this thread Bushmiller. Just a...
Thanks for this thread Bushmiller. Just a question.
Maybe I’m reading it wrong but I can’t see $-190 for SA? I see $190. Does the fact that it’s in brackets mean it’s a negative figure? -
11th Mar 2021, 11:02 AM
Thread: Wanted....Hand plane tuition, SA
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There’s a “bridge” that sits under the belt...
There’s a “bridge” that sits under the belt assembly. The pivot heights are adjustable to get the angle in the ball park when initially setting up.
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11th Mar 2021, 08:27 AM
Thread: Wanted....Hand plane tuition, SA
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I bought a Veritas Sharpening guide, a selection...
I bought a Veritas Sharpening guide, a selection of diamond plates off eBay and a green honing paste block from Bunnings.
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10th Mar 2021, 10:13 AM
Thread: English Park Bench
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All photos on earlier threads got lost.
All photos on earlier threads got lost.
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10th Mar 2021, 09:44 AM
Thread: English Garden Bench Plans Wanted
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I made this one from merbau. 490931 I’m...
I made this one from merbau.
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9th Mar 2021, 09:24 AM
Thread: A Question About Selling a House
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There have been houses sold that advertise these...
There have been houses sold that advertise these features as selling points. As to passwords etc. these could be changed to something generic before selling and passed on to the new owners
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7th Mar 2021, 06:04 PM
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I took a different approach by mounting the...
I took a different approach by mounting the separator and filter directly to the drum. As I no longer need the three legs to hold the separator up, I mounted the separator to the lid and held it down...
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7th Mar 2021, 02:17 PM
Thread: Dust extraction,but not for woodworking
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I was thinking something like a solder station...
I was thinking something like a solder station fume extractor but they are expensive.
I found this which I thought was interesting and inventive.
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7th Mar 2021, 12:42 PM
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I read that as inside 10.6 and outside 12.0. ...
I read that as inside 10.6 and outside 12.0.
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6th Mar 2021, 03:54 PM
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All your requests up to asking about a 50/50mix...
All your requests up to asking about a 50/50mix of varnish and turps were answered, including links. Maybe no one had thoughts on the 50/50 mix which is why you didn’t get an answer.
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5th Mar 2021, 07:31 PM
Thread: Dead radiata pines
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I’ve got this one coming down in 6 weeks - kaffir...
I’ve got this one coming down in 6 weeks - kaffir plum
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4th Mar 2021, 07:50 AM
Thread: Bryens Model Machine table saw
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I’m not sure that they are available in Australia...
I’m not sure that they are available in Australia but reviews seem to rate then highly for model work.
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3rd Mar 2021, 08:30 AM
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That’s similar to my PC virus protection...
That’s similar to my PC virus protection software. I’ve been with them for years but it’s about 1/3rd cheaper to buy a new install every year rather than pay their renewal fee. I asked them once and...
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2nd Mar 2021, 11:46 AM
Thread: Electric, Hybrid or Just Wait
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While ethanol has a higher octane rating than...
While ethanol has a higher octane rating than petroleum, its energy rating is less therefore you need to use more. In the old days of carbies, we just drilled out the jets.
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1st Mar 2021, 08:48 PM
Thread: Electric, Hybrid or Just Wait
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So we want people to buy electrical vehicles so...
So we want people to buy electrical vehicles so we wack another tax on top?
One of the problems re electric vehicle in some OZ States and Territories is there is no incentive to buy them, like in... -
1st Mar 2021, 05:19 PM
Thread: Zinsser Wipe-On Poly
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Thanks. I’ve seen the water based on Amazon from...
Thanks. I’ve seen the water based on Amazon from an Aussie supplier, hence the question. Thinking of giving it a try.
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1st Mar 2021, 10:12 AM
Thread: Zinsser Wipe-On Poly
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Was the Minmax everyone used water based or...
Was the Minmax everyone used water based or hydrocarbon solvent based?
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27th Feb 2021, 04:38 PM
Thread: Going hand tools.
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Dont recall anyone abandoning ship in NSW?
Dont recall anyone abandoning ship in NSW?
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26th Feb 2021, 11:27 PM
Thread: snipe control
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I use roller supports on the inlet side and...
I use roller supports on the inlet side and outlet side, adjusted slightly high and about 600mm to 1m away from the thicknesses tables, when thicknessing long lengths. Minimal if any snipe.
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26th Feb 2021, 11:42 AM
Thread: Electric, Hybrid or Just Wait
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Probably a lot of members are familiar with this...
Probably a lot of members are familiar with this site but for those who are not I’ll add this link.
Green Vehicle Guide Home
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25th Feb 2021, 03:44 PM
Thread: Jet 14 inch parts
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I have bought parts from ereplacementparts before...
I have bought parts from ereplacementparts before if that helps.
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25th Feb 2021, 01:33 PM
Thread: Best way to fit eurethane tyres to bandsaw
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I had my original rubber type come off the lower...
I had my original rubber type come off the lower wheel but not the urethane one so I really can’t answer why unless they were over stretched?
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24th Feb 2021, 10:15 PM
Thread: Jet 14 inch parts
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Quite strange. Erplacementparts on one part of...
Quite strange. Erplacementparts on one part of their website says it’s on back order, available 3/9/2021 as Treecycle posted but when you go via the parts diagram and list it says it’s obsolete - not...
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24th Feb 2021, 10:00 AM
Thread: Jet 14 inch parts
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Doesn’t export to Australia - according to the...
Doesn’t export to Australia - according to the red writing.
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24th Feb 2021, 08:59 AM
Thread: Inspirational
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That was incredible. Thanks for sharing, which is...
That was incredible. Thanks for sharing, which is now what I will do.
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23rd Feb 2021, 02:51 PM
Thread: PSE causing slow computer
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Have you tried their Creative Cloud Cleaner? ...
Have you tried their Creative Cloud Cleaner?
Use the Adobe Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems
Just looking for similar problems during a search. Seems to a relatively...