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  1. It seems that most woodworkers blame wood dust...

    It seems that most woodworkers blame wood dust for any allergies, asthma, etc symptoms that they develop after working with wood. Exposure to wood dust certainly causes many serious health issues. ...
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    Caution - this garage door controller module...

    Caution - this garage door controller module definitely requires a qualified electrician to install legaĺy and safely.
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    I've been using an Arlec Remote Control Power...

    I've been using an Arlec Remote Control Power Outlet to control my generic 2 HP Dust Collector for a few years now. The switch has had no problems handling the current drawn by the 2 HP dusty. The...
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    The only Spirit Stain that I'm aware of that's...

    The only Spirit Stain that I'm aware of that's sold in Australian stores is made by Feast Watson Proof Tint. Bunnings sell it, as do lots of other hardware stores and paint/finish suppliers.

    As...
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    I have a coffee table that I bought when I was...

    I have a coffee table that I bought when I was living in Papua New Guinea. It is made from a timber that the cabinet maker in Port Moresby called "Red Silkwood" or "bauvudi", but which is known...
  6. Greetings, 392498 I'm a bit confused by your...

    Greetings,
    392498
    I'm a bit confused by your use of the term "counter bore". A "counter bore" usually refers to a situation where you have a through hole (or a blind hole) of say 1 inch...
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    I'm sorry, but I have to disagree. If a person...

    I'm sorry, but I have to disagree. If a person who is a wood turner has mastered the high level skills required to use a wood lathe safely and productively, then I believe that said person will also...
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    All mini-lathes that are made in Asia are...

    All mini-lathes that are made in Asia are constructed entirely using metric measurements. This means that they have metric lead screws in them. The graduations on the Cross-slide Hand Wheel, and...
  9. T2 BLUE TREATED PINE - ? Safety Precautions ?

    I'm just starting work building a small metal machining room within my woodwork shed. I've bought a load of "T2 Blue Treated Pine" (the termite resistant stuff) to frame out the walls, etc.

    I...
  10. Thread: Why do need NBN?

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    If you clock yourselves back to the early 20th...

    If you clock yourselves back to the early 20th Century, I'll bet everyone was having similar discussions when the PMG (Post Master Generals Department) said they were going to run telephone wires...
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    If you do a few Google searches, you'll find that...

    If you do a few Google searches, you'll find that the Parker Furniture factories seem to have used a variety of finishes, ranging from Shellac based finishes, thru Nitrocellulose Lacquers, to various...
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    I suspect that buying an off the shelf pulley the...

    I suspect that buying an off the shelf pulley the required size and belt profile might be a challenge. So, two suggestions .....

    1) When I bought my CTS cutter head from Robert about two years...
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    I'd suggest that you get back to the supplier of...

    I'd suggest that you get back to the supplier of the CTS Cutter Head. Assuming you bought your CTS cutter head in Australia, then you'll get pretty good service from the Australian importer ---...
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    Phaser, Refer to this thread on the forum -...

    Phaser,

    Refer to this thread on the forum - https://www.woodworkforums.com/f11/pirated-woodworking-plans-16-000-plans-45-00-wait-195793?highlight=plans.

    You'll only get ripped orf buying from...
  15. Video - A basic straight forward introduction to French Polishing ....

    Just thought I'd post this Youtube link here...... It is one of Clickspring's Youtube videos, and as usual it is of the highest quality when it comes to the quality of the videography, and the...
  16. First of all, "wet & dry" abrasive paper is a...

    First of all, "wet & dry" abrasive paper is a specific type of paper. If you try wet sanding with ordinary "sand paper", it won't usually work - the ordinary sand paper will usually fall apart. Wet...
  17. Thread: Box lid DISASTER.

    by RoyG
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    Dengue, In a previous life (previous hobby...

    Dengue,

    In a previous life (previous hobby actually) I was heavily involved in the Gliding movement, and held the necessary qualifications to major repairs on wooden gliders and sailplanes. I'm...
  18. Thread: bandsaw blades

    by RoyG
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    Try Acme Saw & Supply Inc Bandsaws - Carbon,...

    Try Acme Saw & Supply Inc Bandsaws - Carbon, Bi-Metal, Carbide, Specialty Acme Saw & Supply - Stockton Stockton, CA (800) 399-4111

    1204 E Main St | Stockton, CA 95205

    I used to order...
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    Go with Linux and you'll be protected straight...

    Go with Linux and you'll be protected straight away from these malware and blockware bast***s. Under Linux, try Darktable as a replacement for Lightroom - and Darktable (and Linux of course) is FREE...
  20. Agreed, All of the variants of the Laguna saws...

    Agreed,

    All of the variants of the Laguna saws sold in AU come standard with true riving knives that sit just below blade top height, and rise and fall with the blade. They're easily removed when...
  21. To help you complete the evaluation of these...

    To help you complete the evaluation of these table saw offerings, I suggest that you closely examine the list of all of the specifications for the SawStop machine of your choice, along with the...
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    Exactly what [A Duke] said ! Quite a few lower...

    Exactly what [A Duke] said ! Quite a few lower cost Asian built routers use a router collet whereby, when loosening the collet nut to remove a router bit, the collet nut will turn about 3/4 of a...
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    Oddy, I've only tried turning wet timber once,...

    Oddy,

    I've only tried turning wet timber once, and quickly decided not to do it again due to the potential corrosion issues with the lathe.

    After trying a few different chemicals for...
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    I made a pepper grinder using Camphor Laurel ...

    I made a pepper grinder using Camphor Laurel about a year ago, and left the inside of the grinder as bare wood. The outside of the grinder was finished with Ubeaut Shellawax. Once the finished...
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    http://www.savcorproducts.com.au/wp-content/upload...

    http://www.savcorproducts.com.au/wp-content/uploads/savcor_logo1.png

    High Performance Packing - SAVCOR

    Brisbane: (07) 5549 2248

    Savcor have a heat shrink plastic film based product that has...
  26. Don't discount silicon contamination (from Mr...

    Don't discount silicon contamination (from Mr Sheen or similar products). Stripping and sanding won't always get all the silicon out, especially if the owners have religiously cleaned and polished...
  27. AP, As an alternative to Hard Burnishing Oil...

    AP,

    As an alternative to Hard Burnishing Oil (which will need a random orbit sander that is safe to use with the oil), I'd recommend Ubeaut's Hard Shellac. Once fully cured and cross-linked...
  28. Thread: Telescopes

    by RoyG
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    An alternative to a telescope (astronomical or...

    An alternative to a telescope (astronomical or terrestrial) that seems to work well for younger kids, and older ones as they grow, is a set of 7 x 10 Binoculars. Select Binoculars that have a...
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    Dennis, Have a look at this link - not...

    Dennis,

    Have a look at this link - not Australian timber species, but should give you some ideas ....

    Wooden Propeller Construction - Materials

    Regards,

    RoyG
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    Skot, Try Pop's Shed in Melbourne. According...

    Skot,

    Try Pop's Shed in Melbourne. According to their web site, they've got Ebony Pen Blanks 19 x 19 x 125 mm for $ 9.95 plus postage.....

    Ebony 19 x 19 x 125mm - Woodturning Tools and Timber,...
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    For such a small quantity, have you tried buying...

    For such a small quantity, have you tried buying Ebony from one of the suppliers of timber blanks for pen making. Some pen blanks would be plenty big enough for what you've described,

    I just...
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    I suggest that you contact "Tasmanian Tone Woods"...

    I suggest that you contact "Tasmanian Tone Woods" before you go to the hassle of importing timber into Australia. Australia has some great tone wood species that are well worth investigating.
    ...
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    It looks like the above web site link (Timber...

    It looks like the above web site link (Timber Merchants Australia & Worldwide) is dead. I've been trying to contact them for the last 6 months or so. Their phone is still connected, but has never...
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    Due to being seriously under-whelmed when I...

    Due to being seriously under-whelmed when I attended the 2015 Timber and Working With Wood Show, I decided last year that I wouldn't waste my time and money attending the show in 2016. As it...
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    Mick, I've just been looking up the four...

    Mick,

    I've just been looking up the four Jointers that you've listed. I've found the Hafco P200H, and the Carbatec CTJ350.

    However, both the Jet JJ-8HH and the Powermatic PM-P5882HH don't...
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    If the Laguna Fusion is still under warranty, I...

    If the Laguna Fusion is still under warranty, I strongly suggest that you ring Gregory Machinery in Brisbane to discuss the fault with them. With that sort of problem, it seems that their normal...
  37. Thread: Workshop Vacuum

    by RoyG
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    379184I use a "Dust Collection Wand...

    379184I use a "Dust Collection Wand" hooked up to my generic 2 HP Dust Collector, via some 100 mm flexible hose. I use the clear 100mm flex hose from Carbatec, because it is quite a bit lighter and...
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    Andrew, Which router to buy really depends on...

    Andrew,

    Which router to buy really depends on what you're going to use it for, and how much heavy use you'll give it. The three routers that you've listed are DIY quality routers, and are not...
  39. Thread: Gregory machinery

    by RoyG
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    Yes - I've bought two items of machinery from...

    Yes - I've bought two items of machinery from them over the last three years. What would you like to know ?

    RoyG
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    You might have some luck having a look at the...

    You might have some luck having a look at the Freud Entrance Door range of frame and panel router bits. Freud's door bits are designed to produce a long tenon, so they overcome the weakness...
  41. Is This A Termite Infestation, or Something Else ?

    Just noticed something disturbing in our spare room this morning. The room is used as a storage room, so we don't go in there much, and as the storage room is pretty full we couldn't see the window...
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    378045 You could be right about Coolibah. I...

    378045
    You could be right about Coolibah. I overheard someone
    at that stand saying that the stock came from Western Queensland.

    RoyG
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    Maleny Wood Expo 2016

    I had the opportunity to visit the Maleny Wood Expo today, and thought that some of you might like to see a few photographs of some of the many exhibits.

    For those who haven't visited the Maleny...
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    It's interesting to see Bosch releasing the Reaxx...

    It's interesting to see Bosch releasing the Reaxx Saw at the same time that Bosch is the victim of Patent Infringement Legal Action from SawStop.........
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    What NCArcher said ...... look for the Nvidia...

    What NCArcher said ...... look for the Nvidia Control Panel. The Nvidia Control Panel software is was supplied on the DVD that came with your video card. Even if you're using the video driver...
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    I also have some of the Sorby modular tool rests,...

    I also have some of the Sorby modular tool rests, but as noted above, the Sorby ones do not have the stainless steel edge on them. My Sorby modular tools rests were part of a package of tools that...
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    Reading around a few computer security related...

    Reading around a few computer security related forums, it appears that some download sites add malware to the downloads that they're offering. According to one forum post, if you download Unlocker...
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    I did some more research. It seems that the...

    I did some more research. It seems that the directories that are created contain the program's "Cache" Files that are used as DiVinci Resolve's undo record, or something like that.

    There are a...
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    Being unable to delete the directories yourself,...

    Being unable to delete the directories yourself, is probably a result of the security permissions that are set on the directory. To fix the permissions so that you can delete the problem...
  50. Adept22, In the February and April 2016 Issues...

    Adept22,

    In the February and April 2016 Issues of "The Australian Woodworker" magazine, on the classified adverts page, there is the following For Sale notice:

    TIMBER FOR SALE - WOLLONGONG...
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