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    Default Shaper Heading my way!

    Well it may be a little premature but what the hell! The shaper gods have shone down on me early in the new year. Next weekend I will be heading up to Horsham to relieve Harty of one of his Shapers, a Macson 18".

    It will be a great opportunity to get a guided tour around Peters shed and all his "toys" while staying hydrated at the same time. Initially I thought it was just going to be me (and perhaps my son) going and I was planning on just camping out in a tent or swag but now the whole family are coming with me. Looks like a stay in a cabin at the Wimmera Lakes resort is on the cards!http://www.wimmeralakes.com

    Can't wait to get my hands on the beast. I have already made a home for it in the shed! Promised myself and the wife no tinkering until my sheet metal folder is finished……. She just noded her head "sure dear"

    looking over youtube videos now learning "stuff"………

    Also, thanks Peter for thinking of me once you decided you needed to sell it!

    Simon
    Girl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.

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    Welcome to the club Simon.
    Better sign up for some therapy now, you will need it!

    Good luck with the trip, its good you can make a family outing out of it.

    Cheers,
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    Welcome to the club Simon! You will like it.
    Cheers, Joe
    retired - less energy, more time to contemplate projects and more shed time....

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    Quote Originally Posted by simonl View Post

    Can't wait to get my hands on the beast. I have already made a home for it in the shed! Promised myself and the wife no tinkering until my sheet metal folder is finished……. She just noded her head "sure dear"



    Simon
    Simon, where's the WIP on the FOLDER?????? No pics, not happening!!!!!!

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    Hi!

    No I have been taking lots of photos for a thread. It's just that because I'm so slow with this project, I wanted to wait until it's quite advanced before posting, otherwise the thread will be at a standstill for some time between updates.

    OK, OK. I will start the thread once I have completely finished the hinges and the leaf…… I just don't want to bore people with periods of (seemingly) inactivity.
    This year should be the start of some new found freedom since my youngest is now starting school. Both kids now at Primary School should give me a fair amount of time!

    Simon
    Girl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.

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    Nice one Simon, welcome to the shaper club.. Harty is easy to find, just punch in "center of the known universe" into your gps, and away you go...

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    Quote Originally Posted by simonl View Post
    otherwise the thread will be at a standstill for some time between updates.
    You talking about me????

    Welcome to the club Simon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stustoys View Post
    You talking about me????

    Welcome to the club Simon.

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    I think he is talking about me Stuart
    Do you have the stick Simon, you know the one I have been threatening to send out for quite some time now.
    Hmmm seems to be a few things I haven't done yet.
    Anyways, welcome to the club

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    Ha!

    Thanks guys! It's quite funny. Couple of years ago I had never heard of a shaper, then I was educated about their existence and uses. At the time I thought that it's a bit of kit that I really would never need or have a use for……. but became intrigued and decided I should have one. Now I'm getting one and I can already see projects lining up be be done on it!

    Never say never!

    Simon
    Girl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.

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    Congratulations Simon. Good luck with the move. Harty is fun to visit. Don't stand still too long though or you may get a stepper drive installed.

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    Ha. Thanks Bryan.

    He can CNC that shaper before I pick it up if he likes!

    Simon
    Girl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bryan View Post
    Congratulations Simon. Good luck with the move. Harty is fun to visit. Don't stand still too long though or you may get a stepper drive installed.
    well Simon has left but he is walking a bit funny though
    I am now shaperless but i do have room for my super duper reciprocating oscillating spinning machine
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    cheers
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    Default Shaper Heading my way!

    Well done Harty,
    It couldn't have gone to a nicer bloke. Shame about the counseling he is going to need now. Bahahaha.

    Phil
    ps congrats Simon. Ya Gonna love it.

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    Is it home yet? Have you got it going yet?

    Dean

    Ps. How was Maccas?
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    Quote Originally Posted by harty69 View Post
    well Simon has left but he is walking a bit funny though
    Geez Peter, where did you put that stepper And more importantly what does it do I don't think i want to know.

    Looks good Simon, if a bit small...... The queen is about that high only not on a trailer.

    Ew
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