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Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 20 July 2011, 07:53
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
Kobus, I went there in October, stayed initially...

Kobus, I went there in October, stayed initially in Scotsville, where it was warm. On the spur of the moment we decided to go to the Grand Canyon (south rim), in Flagstaff we were nearly arrested for...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 17 July 2011, 02:52
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
If you go on the Stratosphere rollercoaster,...

If you go on the Stratosphere rollercoaster, remember to take clean underpants with. Can't remember where The Steakhouse is, but the food was fantastic. It is a Chicargo style restaurant, as you walk...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 16 July 2011, 05:44
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
Just don't fly Delta: Don't Expect Luggage To...

Just don't fly Delta: Don't Expect Luggage To Arrive!

Had a great time there, visit the Hoover dam. Ripley's was cool. Trip to the Grand Canyon by plane. Downtown Vegas at night for the show....
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 02 June 2011, 00:49
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
Kobus, as a fellow meat lover, I can recommend...

Kobus, as a fellow meat lover, I can recommend Bah Kut Teh, provided it is served in Klang and your host is Ken. Nice stuff.

There is a restaurant in Benoni called Lemon Grass, they serve Malay...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 12 April 2011, 11:51
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
The blades become blunt quickly, so you need a...

The blades become blunt quickly, so you need a sharpener as well. Due to the pressure of the rollers, it has a nasty habit of gouging the end of the plank. Why don't you rather consider the Metabo or...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 09 April 2011, 04:38
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
Red Heart is the only dop endorsed by the Heart...

Red Heart is the only dop endorsed by the Heart Foundation. The Coke is good for the worms.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 24 February 2011, 22:45
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
Now this is a smart lawn mower attachment!

Now this is a smart lawn mower attachment!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 15 February 2011, 22:03
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
Well, if you don't ask, you will never know. If...

Well, if you don't ask, you will never know. If you have to ask, you can't afford.

Dammed if you do, dammed if you don't.

I've used Leuco blades for many years, resharpened them often and...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 15 February 2011, 12:15
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
As-salam alaykum! kef halak? ...

As-salam alaykum!

kef halak?

http://www.leuco.co.za/images/product_images/products_hogger_main.jpg

http://www.leuco.co.za/product_pages/leuco_tooling_products_hoggers.htm

Ma'a salama!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 15 February 2011, 10:34
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
Kobus, The guys from Leuco sell a hogger. Seems...

Kobus,
The guys from Leuco sell a hogger. Seems to be the right thing for you. It cuts radially and laterally.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 14 February 2011, 11:08
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
Kobus, My 2c worth: a saw blade is designed...

Kobus,

My 2c worth: a saw blade is designed to cut radially. If you put it in a lathe, you are forcing it to cut on the side of the blade. If you speak to our friends at Leuco or Austro, they...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 17 August 2010, 22:47
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
Kobus, How about one of these: ...

Kobus,

How about one of these:

http://www.varispeed.co.za/modules/Default/mod_ms_news/index.php?action=show&id=MTI%3D

I used one on a ring roller, slow, fast, forward and reverse. You do...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 03 August 2010, 23:46
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
Kobus, These people can help: cabinet...

Kobus,

These people can help: cabinet maker's paradise:

http://www.gelmar.co.za/images/Catalogue/Connecting%20Fittings/Cams.pdf
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 20 April 2010, 23:22
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
A solution would be to draw file it (holding the...

A solution would be to draw file it (holding the file 90 deg to the face) with a sweet file. However you might find yourself removing too much, so a scraper is preferred. The old, real artisans used...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 20 April 2010, 12:18
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
Use it to hammer in nails until it is square. You...

Use it to hammer in nails until it is square. You might get joy from Toolquip & Allied or Traconsa, but they are a tad expensive.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 17 April 2010, 02:14
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
Hi Kobus, was lecturing at UJ this week, so time...

Hi Kobus, was lecturing at UJ this week, so time was few. But I will buy some dome nuts this week and try it out. My concern so far is if I put 200 bolts and nuts into a plank, it is going to be...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 05 April 2010, 09:14
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
I'll bring you some stain and lacquer on Saturday.

I'll bring you some stain and lacquer on Saturday.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 03 April 2010, 04:56
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
It is common to use catalyst (2k) lacquer for...

It is common to use catalyst (2k) lacquer for wood in factories. However automotive and wood lacquer are two totally different products and should be used for the appropriate application as they have...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 26 February 2010, 09:54
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
Kobus, You have to watch out for the cooling of...

Kobus,
You have to watch out for the cooling of those motors, they are designed to run underwater so that's what cools the motor. There are no fans or water channels to circulate water through the...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 24 January 2010, 23:51
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
A wood lathe usually comes with a live centre for...

A wood lathe usually comes with a live centre for the headstock. (Like the Einhell.) This will be used to make a live centre to drive the work piece. No need for an expensive chuck.

A faceplate...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 18 January 2010, 23:12
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
Ground Bar Industries 42 Stanhope Road, Malvern...

Ground Bar Industries
42 Stanhope Road, Malvern East, Johannesburg
Telephone: (011) 607-2000
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 18 January 2010, 09:14
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
Kobus, there is a company in Sebenza on the...

Kobus, there is a company in Sebenza on the corner of Ingwe and Grader Rd that sells short pieces of EN grade steel. In Wadeville between Rossouw and Nagington there is a company that sells ground...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 10 November 2009, 22:28
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Posted By Jan de Ruyter
According to the authoritative magazine of all...

According to the authoritative magazine of all things interesting to man, FHM, the South African contact number for Rust Oleum is 0800006173
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