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27th August 2014, 09:22 PM
Thread: Pricing a Used Bandsaw
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It was $3600, but new prices appear to have gone...
It was $3600, but new prices appear to have gone down. Carbatec have Jet 18" at $2300, so I guess an equivalent new price for a 20" would be $2500 or so. Your 50-80% should probably be applied to...
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25th August 2014, 09:18 PM
Thread: Pricing a Used Bandsaw
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Pricing a Used Bandsaw
I'm planning to sell my Jet JWBS-20-1 Bandsaw shortly, but I am struggling to calibrate pricing as there are not many machines of this nature for sale. It's a very solid 20 inch, 2HP machine in good...
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27th July 2014, 12:52 AM
Thread: Timbermate Porion
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Hi Bob, I tried Porion on nail holes and...
Hi Bob,
I tried Porion on nail holes and cracks in a deck. I found it difficult to work into the holes because of its consistency and it didn't smooth well because of its gritty nature. It all... -
4th January 2014, 08:55 AM
Thread: Cheese board christmas presents
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Cool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk...
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4th January 2014, 08:47 AM
Thread: Tabletop Wood Fault Help Please!!
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A technique that I was taught is to use a small...
A technique that I was taught is to use a small nozzle from your vacuum on one part of the defect while feeding in PVA glue from wherever you can access. Works a treat for getting complete bond if...
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1st May 2013, 10:09 PM
Thread: bandsaw boxes
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Sensational work Dave.
Sensational work Dave.
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16th March 2013, 03:59 PM
Thread: ...and yet ANOTHER FIRST CLOCK!
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What a great story and a very nice outcome. Goes...
What a great story and a very nice outcome. Goes to show what can be done on a shoestring. Well done.
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7th March 2013, 10:52 PM
Thread: Gift Box
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ooh. That's clever. Congratulations on a fine...
ooh. That's clever. Congratulations on a fine piece of work.
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4th March 2013, 11:28 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Box in Mango
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Thanks for the kind words all. UBeaut White...
Thanks for the kind words all.
UBeaut White Shellac, thinned as a sanding sealer,
Multiple coats of Minwax wiping poly, sanding between coats.
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3rd March 2013, 03:54 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Box in Mango
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Bandsaw Box in Mango
This one has been a long time coming - about 3 years I reckon. I got to a certain stage and thought that the timber was not worth the effort of sanding and finishing.
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7th April 2011, 11:27 PM
Thread: Silky Oak with Jarrah
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With photos this time ! 166520 166521 ...
With photos this time !
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7th April 2011, 11:25 PM
Thread: Silky Oak with Jarrah
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Silky Oak with Jarrah
Finished this box for my daughter's 18th birthday. Pretty happy with how it turned out.
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20th January 2011, 10:05 PM
Thread: Laminated Kwila External Railings
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Rusty, I have had laminated Kwila posts in...
Rusty, I have had laminated Kwila posts in exposed conditions for 6 years without any sign of delamination. You definately have a claim.
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19th January 2011, 11:39 PM
Thread: A timber to go with Red Cedar
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A timber to go with Red Cedar
I'm going to do up my study - a computer bench and a series of random sized boxes interlocking on the walls. I have some Red Cedar and was looking for a recommendation on a contrasting timber.
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13th January 2011, 11:14 PM
Thread: Bobbin Sander - Carbatec vs Sheppach
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My main use would be for bandsaw boxes. I...
My main use would be for bandsaw boxes. I finished one the other day and can not believe how much sanding is required to make it look professional. I also thought it would be wothwhile for cleaning...
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9th January 2011, 10:20 AM
Thread: Bobbin Sander - Carbatec vs Sheppach
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Bobbin Sander - Carbatec vs Sheppach
I was about to e-bay bid on a Carbatec unit but I've noticed that Hare & Forbes have a new Sheppach at less than starting bid for the used Carbatec.
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31st December 2010, 12:53 PM
Thread: Cool Blocks for Durden Bandsaw
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Cool Blocks for Durden Bandsaw
Can anyone help me track down Cool Blocks or equivalent to fit my old Durden.
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21st June 2010, 10:50 PM
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Thanks everyone. Very clear. Time to go shopping...
Thanks everyone. Very clear. Time to go shopping for a thicknesser.
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14th June 2010, 06:55 PM
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Thicknesser vs Oscillating Drum Sander
I have seen some complimentary reviews of the Jet 22-44 Oscillating Drum Sander, including claims of high removal rates.
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25th May 2009, 10:36 AM
Thread: Bandsaw Jig - Design Wanted
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Got it. Fits perfectly with my "keep it simple"...
Got it. Fits perfectly with my "keep it simple" philosophy.
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24th May 2009, 10:27 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Jig - Design Wanted
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Bandsaw Jig - Design Wanted
I'm chasing a design for a bandsaw jig that will allow me to tilt my work in the londitudinal plane; i.e. instead of tilting the table side to side, I want an angled surface front to back. The timber...
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17th May 2009, 11:50 PM
Thread: Minimum blade size on 20" bandsaw
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Minimum blade size on 20" bandsaw
Just picked up a new addition to the workshop - a Jet 20" bandsaw (second hand). I've only given it a brief run but it is a dream machine for resawing.
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28th May 2008, 10:51 PM
Thread: Starting a built-in on carpet
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Build on top of the carpet. You will end up with...
Build on top of the carpet. You will end up with a much neater outcome. When I did it, I was worried like you were about support. I compensated by ensuring that I had a solid connection to the wall...
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23rd May 2008, 04:35 PM
Thread: North East USA Woodwork Attractions
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North East USA Woodwork Attractions
I am travelling to Boston on business but have planned a few days to get out of the city to play woodwork tourist.
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8th May 2008, 10:49 PM
Thread: What Dovetail jig do you use?
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I've just finished my first carcass with the...
I've just finished my first carcass with the Leigh that my family gave me for Christmas. Really impressed. Instructions are a bit daunting at first but just take it step by step and it all works!...
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7th May 2008, 11:43 PM
Thread: Drill Press Table
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Sweet. I like the radial slot. I've used mine...
Sweet. I like the radial slot.
I've used mine in anger now and it works pretty well. Only niggle is that despite my best attempts there is a litle bit of slop in the pivot, so I end up clamping... -
14th April 2008, 06:13 PM
Thread: Drill Press Table
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Sounds like a neat solution and not nearly as...
Sounds like a neat solution and not nearly as expensive as a Kreg!
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13th April 2008, 06:58 PM
Thread: Durden BS1200 - Any tips?
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Excellent. I'm about to order some blades. Do...
Excellent.
I'm about to order some blades. Do you have any suggestions for 3 or 4 blades that would cover a range of work from fine work through to resawing ? (no major works anticipated, just... -
12th April 2008, 11:05 PM
Thread: Durden BS1200 - Any tips?
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My apologies.
My apologies.
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12th April 2008, 10:42 PM
Thread: Durden BS1200 - Any tips?
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Durden BS1200 - Any tips?
Arrived home this morning from a garage sale with a Durden BS1200 bandsaw. I wasn't in the market for a bandsaw, but....
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12th April 2008, 10:13 PM
Thread: Drill Press Table
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Good point Paul. By the way, what is a pockethole...
Good point Paul. By the way, what is a pockethole jig?
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11th April 2008, 10:49 PM
Thread: Drill Press Table
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The result
Thanks all for your help.
The XYZ table post made me very envious, but I have consigned it to the "one day" category.
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2nd April 2008, 03:55 PM
Thread: Drill Press Table
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Yes, a steel dowel would be good - perhaps even...
Yes, a steel dowel would be good - perhaps even with a dry-lube or brass bushing to avoid any 'slop'.
Having it removable is also a must for me.
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2nd April 2008, 01:50 PM
Thread: Drill Press Table
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Drill Press Table
I'm about to make myself a table for my drill press. Looking back on the forum, I have been blown away by some of the brilliant work.
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25th February 2008, 10:14 PM
Thread: Hafco SB-10H Blade Wobble
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Hafco SB-10H Blade Wobble
I have noticed a problem with my Hafco SB-10H tablesaw. The blade has a wobble of about 2mm or so. It doesn't seem to affect performance (otherwise I'm sure that I would have noticed it before the...
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27th December 2007, 10:36 PM
Thread: Simple Box with Embroidery
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Thanks
Thanks for the encouragement.
Santa bought me a brand new Leigh Dovetailing jig - guess what my next post will feature.
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22nd December 2007, 10:48 PM
Thread: Simple Box with Embroidery
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Simple Box with Embroidery
My wife spent many many hours creating an embroidery for her mother. To show it off to full effect a wooden box was in order. I am only a beginner at this caper, but I think it turned out OK.
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11th November 2007, 11:09 PM
Thread: Sanding Sealer Problems
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Sanding Sealer Problems
I am finishing a box with a Silky Oak lid. after sanding down, I applied Feast Watson Sanding Sealer. After leaving it 24hrs or so to dry I went to sand it with 240 grit sandpaper. I experienced...
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11th June 2006, 11:36 AM
Thread: I wish I could go!
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So close and yet.....
I am sitting in JFK airport in New York while waiting for my (delayed) plane to Boston (just down the road from Maine).
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13th April 2006, 11:49 PM
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I really appreciate you showing it Zenwood. I am...
I really appreciate you showing it Zenwood. I am close to completing my first box and thought that I would post it. Then I saw Stride88's first post and was so embarrassed with my efforts that I...
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5th April 2006, 01:06 PM
Thread: Purpleheart and birdseye Euro beech
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Hinges
I'm new to this sport so apologies for the dumb questions.
What hinges did you use and where did you get 'em? They look really compact - how are they fixed?
The hinges on my first box were...