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21st Jan 2021, 03:52 PM
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Yep - and don't leave it running continuously...
Yep - and don't leave it running continuously even if a moderately dusty environment.
Most wood workshops will need a 15A circuit sooner or later.
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20th Jan 2021, 06:39 PM
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P2 is more than good enough for DIY wood work BUT...
P2 is more than good enough for DIY wood work BUT if your DC/ventilation is set up right you should not need a mask.
Save your money and put it towards a half decent DC
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20th Jan 2021, 12:28 PM
Thread: Which one of the best of two evils?
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I purchased my DC in 2011 as a Carbatech 3HP DC...
I purchased my DC in 2011 as a Carbatech 3HP DC with a 13" impeller and below is what it looked like when I first got it.
At the time it had an RRP of $1300 but I got it on sale for $1000
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20th Jan 2021, 09:28 AM
Thread: Which one of the best of two evils?
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Im running a 4HP DC from a single phase supply....
Im running a 4HP DC from a single phase supply.
The trick is to use a 3Phase motor and a VFD.
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20th Jan 2021, 09:02 AM
Thread: Which one of the best of two evils?
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A 3HP is going to struggle in that size shed. ...
A 3HP is going to struggle in that size shed.
Are you able to arrange for all the machinery to be within say 10m of the DC
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20th Jan 2021, 08:36 AM
Thread: Some actual shed illuminance measurements.
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DSELCHUN 100W Led Flood Light AC 220V 230V 240V...
DSELCHUN 100W Led Flood Light AC 220V 230V 240V Outdoor Floodlight Spotlight IP65 Waterproof LED Street Lamp Landscape Lighting|Floodlights| - AliExpress
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19th Jan 2021, 10:41 PM
Thread: Some actual shed illuminance measurements.
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Following on from Chris Parks suggestion I looked...
Following on from Chris Parks suggestion I looked at LED panels and I stumbled across these super cheap panels on Ali express.
The front of the panel looks like this
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19th Jan 2021, 11:47 AM
Thread: Vintage wood lathe
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Your pics don't show up because you are a new...
Your pics don't show up because you are a new member and you have to post a certain number of text posts before you can post images.
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19th Jan 2021, 10:56 AM
Thread: Which one of the best of two evils?
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I did search for "6inch blast gates price" ...
I did search for "6inch blast gates price"
Good luck - I think a lot of people will be interested - even if it's to find out that it's not legit. -
18th Jan 2021, 08:24 PM
Thread: Huge Olive tree.
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FWIW about 5 years ago I was given a whole small...
FWIW about 5 years ago I was given a whole small 3m? olive by the tree lopper who runs the yard where I mill timber. This millable trunk was ~1.5m long trunk and was about 250 mm at one end and 150...
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18th Jan 2021, 07:50 PM
Thread: Haven't posted for while so here are a few
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Yeah, like tonight we're having snags while the...
Yeah, like tonight we're having snags while the dogs are having (thawed) pork spare ribs!
This morning I was emptying the last of the suss glass jars taken from the kitchen fridge that had not... -
18th Jan 2021, 07:26 PM
Thread: Which one of the best of two evils?
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I think Auotblastgates.com have these - I think...
I think Auotblastgates.com have these - I think you have to by pass the DC switch
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18th Jan 2021, 02:30 PM
Thread: Which one of the best of two evils?
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They are both 12" impellers so will perform...
They are both 12" impellers so will perform about the same.
Without any filters and using a short/naked 6" inlet expect about 1100CFM
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18th Jan 2021, 01:23 PM
Thread: Huge Olive tree.
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I agree about the age. The one large Olive I...
I agree about the age.
The one large Olive I have been involved in milling was about that size but it was over 100 years old.
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18th Jan 2021, 01:01 PM
Thread: Huge Olive tree.
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Is that Armadale WA? If the tree is close to...
Is that Armadale WA?
If the tree is close to walls and buildings then given its 8m tall you should really get a pro tree-lopper to do it. They should be covered by insurance etc if something goes... -
17th Jan 2021, 08:37 PM
Thread: Axe Handle
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Spotted gum is used extensively for tool and axe...
Spotted gum is used extensively for tool and axe handles.
It has an almost identical Modulus of rupture and Crush Strength to Red Iron bark.
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17th Jan 2021, 08:08 PM
Thread: Haven't posted for while so here are a few
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Just spent 2 weeks down on the south coast...
Just spent 2 weeks down on the south coast escaping the incessant Perth heat.
Except for one day when it was almost the same as Perth the average daytime max temp was ~10º cooler than Perth which... -
16th Jan 2021, 09:22 AM
Thread: Metal protection
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Watch out for car wax, some of them contain...
Watch out for car wax, some of them contain silicone and if any of that gets on a workpiece you may not be able to apply other finishes.
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16th Jan 2021, 09:14 AM
Thread: black screws
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Evaporust is good stuff but at $40/L I don't call...
Evaporust is good stuff but at $40/L I don't call it a cheap especially if you have to treat large objects.
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15th Jan 2021, 04:35 PM
Thread: High School Engineering Table Saw survey
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Not sure I agree - the majority of existing and...
Not sure I agree - the majority of existing and new table saws don't use instant saw removal and braking tech.
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14th Jan 2021, 05:08 PM
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I have been offered similar deals many times but...
I have been offered similar deals many times but the way I explain it is;
a) Given the size of the tree and its location it would need to be safely brought down by an experience arborist with... -
14th Jan 2021, 10:22 AM
Thread: High School Engineering Table Saw survey
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link works but survey does not show up. the...
link works but survey does not show up.
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This form can only be viewed by users in the owner's organization.
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14th Jan 2021, 12:58 AM
Thread: 1HP dust ectractor versus compact extractor
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This chart will provided recommended air flows...
This chart will provided recommended air flows for specific sizes of machinery.
Just bear in mine that to just collect chips you need the flow from the orange column but to deal with fine dust... -
13th Jan 2021, 08:39 PM
Thread: 1HP dust ectractor versus compact extractor
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Some more details regarding the size of you ...
Some more details regarding the size of you machines would be useful in providing advice.
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13th Jan 2021, 10:30 AM
Thread: Wood lathe VFD kit motor selection
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That Artisan unit is wired and programmed for a...
That Artisan unit is wired and programmed for a grinder.
The problem is the cable lengths and program will not suit a wood lathe.
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13th Jan 2021, 12:08 AM
Thread: Wood lathe VFD kit motor selection
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I have bought and installed a Conon motor for...
I have bought and installed a Conon motor for myself and been involved with the installation of more than half a dozen of these motors for other people. I'm not sure that I would use the term "Rock...
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12th Jan 2021, 12:58 PM
Thread: 6" Jointer -UPGRADES?
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According to this table from the Bill Pentz...
According to this table from the Bill Pentz website, a 6" jointer only requires 350 CFM for chip collection, and 436 CFM to meet Medical Euro (fine/invisible dust) collection
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12th Jan 2021, 11:53 AM
Thread: Blue Tongue scared the daylights out of me
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When I was about 4 years old I was eating...
When I was about 4 years old I was eating strawberries in the veggie garden. I pushed aside a bunch of leaves revealing a small blue tongue which opened its mouth and hissed. According to mum who...
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12th Jan 2021, 09:55 AM
Thread: Drying timber with vacuum and heat?
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Sounds like good way to make pretzels.The wood...
Sounds like good way to make pretzels.The wood near the heat pad will get too hot compared to the rest of the wood and dry out too quickly. This will set up strain between the hot and cooler rods and...
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11th Jan 2021, 08:52 PM
Thread: Drying timber with vacuum and heat?
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Forced drying plus vac can becomes expensive in...
Forced drying plus vac can becomes expensive in terms of electrical power.
To run say a large fridge size kiln most vac pumps don't move enough air internally to generate evenly heated air so at... -
11th Jan 2021, 02:07 PM
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short answer in no. You can just let cedar go...
short answer in no.
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10th Jan 2021, 04:24 PM
Thread: I'm Sorry, but
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Definitely agree there's too many guns all round.
Definitely agree there's too many guns all round.
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10th Jan 2021, 03:47 PM
Thread: I'm Sorry, but
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Humm . . . . the 46.5% don't own ALL the guns...
Humm . . . . the 46.5% don't own ALL the guns with registered republicans are about twice as likely to own a gun as others. To make matters worse most gun owners (on all sides) are not competent gun...
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10th Jan 2021, 03:05 PM
Thread: I'm Sorry, but
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In terms of total votes, DT got 46.5% - so not...
In terms of total votes, DT got 46.5% - so not really just under, Biden got 51.3% that's closer to "just over" but in comparative terms it was pretty decisive.
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10th Jan 2021, 12:43 AM
Thread: Not my shed but I get to set it up and play.
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Here's the WIP on that bench with lots of photos...
Here's the WIP on that bench with lots of photos
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9th Jan 2021, 07:45 PM
Thread: Queen of the night
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We have 3 of these plants obtained from the...
We have 3 of these plants obtained from the centenarian (Bert) neighbour who had a number of them growing all over his (homemade) outdoor brick with lime mortar dunny. The dunny was always in danger...
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9th Jan 2021, 06:08 PM
Thread: Not my shed but I get to set it up and play.
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Yesterday, nearly 8 years since I helped set it...
Yesterday, nearly 8 years since I helped set it up, I finally got back to visiting this shed.
The main woodworker, Sandi, has really developed as a wood worker and been creating lots of products, eg... -
8th Jan 2021, 06:00 PM
Thread: Buying my first drill press
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a min speed of 500 rpm will limit how large ...
a min speed of 500 rpm will limit how large drill bit you can use.
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8th Jan 2021, 04:11 PM
Thread: Friday lunch prattle
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Not quite as big but an interesting mill...
Not quite as big but an interesting mill nevertheless.
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8th Jan 2021, 11:50 AM
Thread: Friday lunch prattle
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Down south escaping Perth heat although today...
Down south escaping Perth heat although today we're supposed to get to 36C max (Perth's having a 41). The caravan park has WiFi but I doubt it will cope with a Zoom meet. heading for beach where it...
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8th Jan 2021, 10:17 AM
Thread: Lathe over in For Sale forum
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In this case VFD is not necessary. Or having...
In this case VFD is not necessary.
Or having a 415V circuit run to my shed as 3-phase power is already connected to my house just no spare outlets to use is.[/QUOTE]
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7th Jan 2021, 10:05 AM
Thread: black screws
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Thats a quick commercial way of doing it but...
Thats a quick commercial way of doing it but there are a lot of easy/quick ways to blue screws using a paint or dip "bluing solutions" eg from Caswells.
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6th Jan 2021, 08:26 PM
Thread: black screws
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I assume Graeme is referring to metal bluing?...
I assume Graeme is referring to metal bluing?
This cannot be done on galvanized or nickel plated steel unless these are removed.
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6th Jan 2021, 03:56 PM
Thread: 240v Power Relay Board
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Even though it has 5V logic outputs an arduino...
Even though it has 5V logic outputs an arduino won't be able to direct drive Malbs suggested relay. To do this with an arduino it will need a secondary relay with attached logic level circuitry....
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6th Jan 2021, 11:07 AM
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All sounds very familiar. Fingers crossed.
All sounds very familiar.
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5th Jan 2021, 11:42 AM
Thread: 240v Power Relay Board
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So about 700W and a universal motor? Not sure...
So about 700W and a universal motor?
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5th Jan 2021, 01:01 AM
Thread: Tanya From HR
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I played 3 songs. Then I quit Spotify and...
I played 3 songs.
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5th Jan 2021, 12:19 AM
Thread: Powerful shed ventilation for cleaning
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You would be surprised - I hear people will even...
You would be surprised - I hear people will even pay money for that sort of kinky stuff.
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5th Jan 2021, 12:05 AM
Thread: 240v Power Relay Board
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I've looked for in 240V varieties but have yet to...
I've looked for in 240V varieties but have yet to find one.
If you are hoping to use them for long term induction motor control, it's most likely the relays are not suited to this.
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4th Jan 2021, 10:43 AM
Thread: Midnight's Shed
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Sparky direct have the Clipsal 15A Double GPO for...
Sparky direct have the Clipsal 15A Double GPO for $52 and a weather proof double for $60