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21st March 2022, 08:49 PM
Thread: Dovetail Jig Gifkins
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How old is the kit? What exactly is included?...
How old is the kit?
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25th October 2021, 08:07 PM
Thread: Dust commander dlx esd mkii
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+1 for Aldav’s suggestion
+1 for Aldav’s suggestion
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22nd October 2021, 04:31 PM
Thread: YouTube Hunt
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Scrapers for flattening cast iron blocks are...
Scrapers for flattening cast iron blocks are “sharpened” exactly the same as the “blunt” chisel.
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22nd October 2021, 11:16 AM
Thread: Future of the Australian Electricity Market
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there are always examples to quote. i personally...
there are always examples to quote.
i personally know of three arrays set up in the 2010’s (when the Govt first the first bought in the solar rebates) that have deteriorated to the point they need... -
20th October 2021, 08:43 PM
Thread: Future of the Australian Electricity Market
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While the fuel for solar panels may be free, the...
While the fuel for solar panels may be free, the panels have a finite life. Old panels are becoming a source of pollution which will increase as more panels reach the end of their life. Also there is...
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19th October 2021, 07:56 PM
Thread: Durden SP8-450 Jnr Joiner
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See this post. Not sure if the phone number is...
See this post. Not sure if the phone number is still relevant?
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14th October 2021, 09:04 PM
Thread: Track Saw Square
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I use a track saw to cut down sheets but I always...
I use a track saw to cut down sheets but I always measure before clamping the track in place. Sure it takes maybe a minute longer but on sheets 2420 long there are no problems with accuracy.
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13th October 2021, 07:49 PM
Thread: Pouch for shears
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Would that be good to cost the beds of my jointer?
Would that be good to cost the beds of my jointer?
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12th October 2021, 08:38 PM
Thread: Hide Glue is back at U-Beaut Polishes
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I can’t see it on the order form either. ...
I can’t see it on the order form either.
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12th October 2021, 07:20 PM
Thread: Dustiest power tool in my shed.
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Yes. No vacuum attached just excellent collection...
Yes. No vacuum attached just excellent collection straight into its dust bag.
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11th October 2021, 10:16 PM
Thread: Dustiest power tool in my shed.
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I have a Makita Biscuit joiner and I have always...
I have a Makita Biscuit joiner and I have always been impressed with how good it’s dust/chip collection is. I’ve rarely had to vacuum up after it. I wonder why the difference? I will take some...
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10th October 2021, 12:54 PM
Thread: Dust Extractors - choices
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He may be setting up a business but Post #3 re...
He may be setting up a business but Post #3 re ClearVue and Flux
“Thanks havabeer69.. but those are way outside my price range. it's only a small workspace.”
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10th October 2021, 09:18 AM
Thread: Dust Extractors - choices
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I’m with riverbuilder. The main reason I went...
I’m with riverbuilder.
The main reason I went for the modification route and 150mm pipe was that my workshop was too small to house the DE. Built a small shed outside and made the mods to improve... -
9th October 2021, 08:11 PM
Thread: Shearing shed timber
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Do you know what part of the shearing shed it...
Do you know what part of the shearing shed it came from? Timber from the floor, chutes or lower parts of posts will be saturated in lanolin if my Uncle’s shearing shed was a typical example.
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8th October 2021, 03:40 PM
Thread: Dust Extractors - choices
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As I stated it’s the SECOND filter. Just to...
As I stated it’s the SECOND filter. Just to clarify further, it’s in parallel with the existing pleated filter so it’s similar to the set-up of a 3hp unit.
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8th October 2021, 03:06 PM
Thread: Dust Extractors - choices
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When I modified my system, measurement showed...
When I modified my system, measurement showed that the one pleated filter was restrictive, as you say. I added another filter in the form of a Thein unit. It proved to be what was required re the...
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8th October 2021, 08:25 AM
Thread: Never again
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Credit where credit is due - Total Tools sent a...
Credit where credit is due - Total Tools sent a new pad FOC. Arrived today.
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7th October 2021, 02:35 PM
Thread: Dust Extractors - choices
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The vast majority of 3hp units still have 125mm...
The vast majority of 3hp units still have 125mm inlets and outlets with the same size impellor as a 2hp unit
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6th October 2021, 12:44 PM
Thread: Dust Extractors - choices
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I have a modified 2 hp 150mm system with over 6m...
I have a modified 2 hp 150mm system with over 6m of ducting and 4 branches to various points with blast gates. The extractor has a pleated filter and is in its own shed outside the main shed. The...
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5th October 2021, 06:37 PM
Thread: Never again
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Still waiting Crowie and Fluddman. Couple of...
Still waiting Crowie and Fluddman. Couple of problems - the tool shop I bought it from is out of my LGA so I can’t get there yet and Monday was a Public Holiday. Other Makita dealers in my LGA won’t...
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5th October 2021, 05:22 PM
Thread: Never again
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After all the trials and tribulations from...
After all the trials and tribulations
from this
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4th October 2021, 09:08 PM
Thread: Mods to Timbecon 3hp cyclone
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5” (125mm) pvc pipe is normally pressure pipe and...
5” (125mm) pvc pipe is normally pressure pipe and is expensive - see this site which has some of the cheapest prices in OZ.
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4th October 2021, 04:58 PM
Thread: Source of cheap(?) Timber
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That’s why I always gave them a donation :2tsup:...
That’s why I always gave them a donation :2tsup:
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4th October 2021, 10:59 AM
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I have a small shed - 6m x 4.5m. I only have a...
I have a small shed - 6m x 4.5m. I only have a modified 2hp system but it’s 150mm to some machines, 125 to one and 100mm to two others that can’t be modified to 150mm (Dewalt thicknesser and Carbatec...
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3rd October 2021, 04:46 PM
Thread: Never again
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Well. I must have walked under a ladder, crossed...
Well. I must have walked under a ladder, crossed paths with a black cat, broken a mirror etc.
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3rd October 2021, 12:29 PM
Thread: Source of cheap(?) Timber
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Funny you should mention OP shops as a source. I...
Funny you should mention OP shops as a source. I have an up market Lifeline next door - expensive!
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2nd October 2021, 09:36 PM
Thread: Never again
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Got a somewhat pleasant surprise. Shipit said in...
Got a somewhat pleasant surprise. Shipit said in their email I would get it next Wednesday the 6th. Arrived tonight at 6:30pm.
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2nd October 2021, 09:29 PM
Thread: Source of cheap(?) Timber
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Love it when they throw it out. I dismantle and...
Love it when they throw it out. I dismantle and store the timber for later use.
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2nd October 2021, 11:55 AM
Thread: Never again
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Maybe they are fantastic in store but my...
Maybe they are fantastic in store but my experience was on the phone and online and in both instances they sux big time - in my instance
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2nd October 2021, 11:51 AM
Thread: Never again
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When I did a search for the sander, no Brookvale...
When I did a search for the sander, no Brookvale businesses came up and even jf they did, would they have been able deliver next dsy?? Guess I’ll never know. I couldn’t drive there as it’s out of my...
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2nd October 2021, 10:05 AM
Thread: Fish-eye is sending me nuts!
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We used to use a product called Prepsol to remove...
We used to use a product called Prepsol to remove wax, grease and silicon on surfaces to be painted. Used if for years with great success. Not sure that it would draw out any silicon that has soaked...
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1st October 2021, 01:55 PM
Thread: Drill Press vs Normal Drill on stand
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I have one of those with an old AEG drill mounted...
I have one of those with an old AEG drill mounted in it. Used it all the time until I got a Bosch drill press. It worked fine. One modification you may have to make is to remove the plastic knob that...
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30th September 2021, 08:56 PM
Thread: Never again
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Makita BO6030 150mm. I don’t use a ROS much so no...
Makita BO6030 150mm. I don’t use a ROS much so no need to spend a fortune and all my Makita gear has been very reliable.
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30th September 2021, 06:17 PM
Thread: Never again
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Not saying Bunnings customer service was any...
Not saying Bunnings customer service was any better it’s just that I rang Bunnings as part of my ring around and they had it in stock st the same price. It would have meant an hour and a half round...
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30th September 2021, 03:57 PM
Thread: Never again
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Never again
I posted about my Bosch ROS dismantling itself in a previous post.
As I wanted to get the job finished in the next couple of days I decided idea to buy a new ROS. I rang around and decided to buy... -
30th September 2021, 09:53 AM
Thread: Accurate Drill Locator - No
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While the are many good PayPal stories, there’s...
While the are many good PayPal stories, there’s also bad experiences. I bought, on flea bay, 3 stepper drivers that where highly recommended. The supplier was supposedly in Darwin - that was stated...
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29th September 2021, 12:32 PM
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Jaycar have the insulated ones available. Blue...
Jaycar have the insulated ones available.
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28th September 2021, 09:16 AM
Thread: Bosch GEX 125 AVE ROS
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It’s the shaft that the pad cap screw screws into...
It’s the shaft that the pad cap screw screws into that came out of the bearing. It’s an interference fit in the bearing as you can see in the diagram. The cap screw and pad were securely locked into...
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27th September 2021, 04:09 PM
Thread: Bosch GEX 125 AVE ROS
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Bosch GEX 125 AVE ROS
I bought this in 2015 based on reviews and it was one in their Professional Series.
It’s had sporadic work over the years. Today I decided to give my front veranda floor (Tallowwood) a sand down as... -
26th September 2021, 02:33 PM
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These are normally used to crimp onto the strands...
These are normally used to crimp onto the strands to hold them together when screws are used as the clamping device.
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25th September 2021, 06:31 PM
Thread: Diamond plates from asia
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I stuck mine down on a thick glass panel
I stuck mine down on a thick glass panel
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21st September 2021, 09:43 PM
Thread: Anyone else getting NBN speeds like this?
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5GHz wireless will give you speed at the expense...
5GHz wireless will give you speed at the expense of distance. 2.5GHz will give you distance at the expense of speed. 2.5 GHz gets me to my back fence with room to spare and 5GHz only to the shed door.
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21st September 2021, 01:57 PM
Thread: Healthier Salami (and tastier)
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Brett, tried to send a private message but it...
Brett,
tried to send a private message but it says you have turned that function off.
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21st September 2021, 11:35 AM
Thread: 160mm dust extraction hose
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Try Eximo/speedlock. Eximo.com.au 1300138038. I...
Try Eximo/speedlock. Eximo.com.au 1300138038. I buy my 160mm from them. They have different grades so it’s worth a look at their site. I use their very flexible Polyflex Light hose. Their Standard...
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It’s on this site but no mention of the maker. ...
It’s on this site but no mention of the maker.
Mack ......... nothing but M A C K pix - Page 67 - Historic Commercial Vehicle Club of Australia -
20th September 2021, 06:43 PM
Thread: Treated pine
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Treated pine
Can you buy H3 treated pine that has no colouration ie. just looks like untreated pine?
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17th September 2021, 06:13 PM
Thread: Free standing deck
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New Deck
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After
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15th September 2021, 10:16 PM
Thread: breaking covid rules
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My point/equivalence is they are both vaccine...
My point/equivalence is they are both vaccine certificates and it appears that you may have to show your Covid passport if you wish to travel to another country. The main difference is that Covid is...
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14th September 2021, 03:45 PM
Thread: breaking covid rules
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To enter some countries you must have been...
To enter some countries you must have been vaccinated against eg. Yellow fever and have evidence of such.
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14th September 2021, 12:34 PM
Thread: breaking covid rules
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It already is.
It already is.