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I'll take one if there are any left, thank-you.

David

The original backing ply would have been made with hide glue. It can delaminate with moisture and temperature changes. As Auscab says, it could be worth re-gluing. New ply will never look right. ...

As you suspected, sanding should be avoided with veneered furniture. The best way to approach this would be to use one of the safer gel-type paint strippers to remove all the old varnish. Follow the...

Three new, unopened toner cartridges, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta for free. Suit Fuji Xerox CM and CP series laser printers models as above. We had these when the machine died.

Free to anyone who can...

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Free for pickup in Brisbane: Epson 786 XL value one colour and black ink pack. New, unused old stock. I bought these a couple of years ago for an Epson Printer. before I could use them...

AARgh - autocorrect creates some embarrassing situations. The post was meant to read 'NOT an accurate assessment'. I would never wish a condition of dusty lungs on anyone. My apologies for the...

Hi Dusty,

I do hope that your username is of an accurate assessment of your pulmonary situation. That would likely result in lung cancer.

I would appreciate better photos of the most ornately...

Good evening DPH,

commercial supplies of such cedar are rare and command a premium. However, over the last 5 to 10 years I have seen some lovely stashes like these go unloved and left on the...

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Good evening Longgrain,

My apologies for the late response. I have been absent from the forums for too long -- life is too busy. It is still available if you are interested. I have received a...

WOW, that is a bargain price compared to what I paid. I'm glad that I have had good use out of mine in the intervening years or I might feel cheated. I'm still happy with mine.

That should be fine. Please contact me again when you are able to travel to Brisbane. It will most likely still be here and unused as I have tucked it away again.

A great project, perfect for winter. I'm pleased to see the old glue pot. I still use mine but have become a bit lazy when I fix small pieces of veneer I use the liquid hide glue unless I have the...

I'd love to come down to visit my family in Victoria but can't face the border restrictions issues. Yes, I'm surprised that no one was interested. It may be an example of pricing too cheaply -...

Hi Ykato,

If you can attach photos it may help. A wax finish would be removable with some kind of turps. Although wood - so-called natural turps - smells good it is bad for brain cells so either...

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As there seems to be no interest I’m withdrawing this item.

Yes, It has Auto, Off and On as well as the Australian 3-pin outlet for power take off.

I bought this CT Mini vac second hand about four years ago. I was intending to have it permanently connected to a detail sander. However, as it turns out I've been doing less work so I don't need...

Yes, it’s great that such a reasonably priced consumer item actually works so well. I can’t see me ever going back to a belt drive unit.

Thanks to all responders. It's good to know that this is a known problem. As Mick has pointed out that it was a polyurethane hose I'm presuming that its UV damage. Fluoro lighting can have a fairy...

Thanks Mick,

I completely mis-read that and thought it was Polyethylene (which in clear is also not UV stable).

David

It's actually 125 mm, but I agree that a 5 m long flex hose is far less than ideal. I don't know why Felder fit 125 mm instead of 150 mm, but I don't have the tech or the wish to cut and fit 150 mm...

I have a 5 m long 125 mm diam flexible Felder dust collection hose on my Hammer C3-31, purchased new October 2014, so about 5.5 years ago. I've had some months out of my shed due to illness but when...

I know that this was a long time ago, but am wondering whether you sold these? Also, I had learned that Musk burl was from the lignotuber whereas these look like veneers from a large stem. Can you...

I have used Cabots' CFP floor water based finish on a European Beech kitchen bench quite a few years ago. It has definitely darkened a little with time, but not seriously. It is likely that the...

Good afternoon Flindersia,

Do you have any of these left?

David

I think that they are called crown head nails. They are a wire nail so date from the late 1800s onwards. I think both previous estimates of early 1900s probably correct.
Before wire nails there...

These are the two stamps on the copper cover plate.
465549 This one is difficult to read but it does definitely have the words TRADE and MARK on the upper two sides of the triangle. IP Australia...

My small model, which I have not yet found an advertisement or price for, appears to be made from an unfigured piece of Australian cedar, with a copper plate on top, held by two screws, but their...

I'm looking for information on a Sydney manufacturer called William Hunt Level Pty Ltd. They were operating in the middle of the C20th in Sydney. I know that the owners of the company were Ernest...

I'm interested in the highly figured Huon. Lets talk .

Unfortunately, balloon-backs, as well as being ugly (I agree, an unnecessary value judgement) are structurally unsound. Use the epoxy (I will forever be damned!) But, they are only a balloon back,...

Well, permethrin. (a synthetic pyrethrin/daisy chemical) will kill most insects but is not necessarily a permanent cure. That class of chemical is, fortunately (but not proven) to be low toxicity to...

It is pin-hole borer (Lyctid borer). Traditionally such items had to be fumigated to get rid of the borer, which is very dangerous for many timbers. Usually occurs in sapwood of many species, but...

Hi Troy,

I'm interested in having a look to see if it would be suitable for for a small carpentry project I have. How urgently do you need it gone?

David

Welcome to the forums. I agree with China about budget, but don't give up hope yet. Unfortunately, some of the best bargains will be in 3-phase machines. My father-in-law gave away a whole...

Second hand dealers and junk shops often accumulate a supply of left over pieces. I usually start with with our local antiques dealer (but we're too far from Melbourne for you to go to him!)

Some...

Hi Fumbler, What Euge said is correct of course, but I have also found that different brands of so called 'Danish Oil' are very different in nature. Some are basically polyurethane while some are...

Hi Bob,

Does Silver Ash look like Crows Ash? I tis the same genus.

Where in Queensland are you and can you please give some photos and dimensions?

Thanks

David

That's a lovely neat workshop Tom. I wouldn't dare to show my bench!

I like the idea of rotating the unit to get more room for long bits. If it was a frequent need one could also have a...

Is there any interest in this? I think the price is reasonable, but am open to offers.

Hi Woodpixel,

I should not be in the market for timber - have far too much really, and have to sell some myself soon, but would suggest that you may get a better result if you give some dimensions...

There are quite a few DIY alternatives for cleaning back old furniture. I can't find any current references to it as such, but 40 years ago I was told about "Bristol Museum Mix" . It it made up of...

I would like those please.

Are your bank details still the same?

Regards

David

I am re-jigging my camera gear and looking to buy a new body & lens kit so I’m wanting to sell my Canon EF 24-70 F1:2.8 L series zoom lens. The L series are designed to have higher resolution and...

Interesting. I have mine set on a wide bench so have had no issues. I will be interested to see a photo of it fitted to the Bosch though ... may be useful in the future. I haven't been making...

Hi Dusty,

I'm amazed you haven't had an answer, but ten again green timber can be a hassle. The drying and slabbing (in whatever order) is a lot of work so people usually need to get the timber...

That's not a silly question Dengue. It is a nice smell, even though there's a lot of debate on the internet about it being toxic. I echo both earlier responses. I have cutting boards of CL with...

Hi David,

You are absolutely correct, Banksia is a beautiful timber. Because of the large medullary rays it has a tendency to split very badly if not end sealed. If it is possible for you to...