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    Natural timber with veneer to match?

    Hi All

    I am looking at making a bar. I would like to do rails and stiles out of natural timber and insert veneer into the middle instead of raised panels. I would rather not have to stain if...
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    Easy storage racks in new garage

    Hi All

    I have just moved into a new home and would like to knock up a storage rack approx 2.4m long, 2.4m high and about 700mm deep. It will double up as a sort of room divider in the garage to...
  3. Hey guys A quick update. I received the new...

    Hey guys

    A quick update. I received the new switch in the mail and wacked it in. I managed to get a bit of shed time at the weekend and knocked up a sample raised panel door for a mate of mine....
  4. Hey fellas I went to our new DSE store but no...

    Hey fellas
    I went to our new DSE store but no switches. I guess all the stores can't stock all the products.

    I then rang Triton and got a young fella who said he would send me a new switch for...
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    Hi Peter I have a copy of my plan with the...

    Hi Peter
    I have a copy of my plan with the decking area sketched in. How can I get this to you? Could you send me a pm with an email address?
    Regards
    Ash
  6. Thanks guys DSE have just opened a new store...

    Thanks guys

    DSE have just opened a new store in my town. I will go in at lunchtime and have a look around.

    Will let you know how I go.

    Cheers

    Ash
  7. Hi Stuart I'll give Simon a call and see what he...

    Hi Stuart
    I'll give Simon a call and see what he can do. Failing that I may take you up on your very kind offer.
    Regards
    Ash
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    Hi Ausdesign I am looking into doing a deck...

    Hi Ausdesign

    I am looking into doing a deck (when they finish the house that is). Could you possibly give me some help on spans, post sizes etc.

    It will be coming straight of the back of the...
  9. Hi Gumby & Stuart I rang Triton / GMC but with...

    Hi Gumby & Stuart

    I rang Triton / GMC but with no joy. They said to take it to a service centre and have it repaired.

    Do you have any tips of getting a replacement switch for my quite new but...
  10. Triton Router - lights are on but nobody's home

    Hi everyone

    My triton router won't start. The switch goes red, i.e has power to it but the router just won't make a turn. Has anyone else experienced this?

    It worked fine last time I had it...
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    Stainless ring shank nails for nail gun

    I am chasing some 50mm stainless ring shank nails for a nail gun. Can anyone suggest a supplier in the Northern Vic / Melbourne areas please?.
    Regards
    Ash
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    Supplier of nails for nail gun - Victoria

    Does anyone know of a good supplier nail gun nails e.g. collated nails for a coil nailer.

    A supplier via the internet would be a good option.

    Thanks

    Ash
  13. Hi Trevor Please explain ?? Durability...

    Hi Trevor

    Please explain ??

    Durability Class 4.
    GD 1050Kg/M3
    ADD 700 Kg/M3

    Thanks
  14. Hi Guys - thanks for the replies. I appreciate...

    Hi Guys - thanks for the replies. I appreciate your advice on this matter.

    The "deck" is actually going to be flooring in an "Alfresco" area under cover at the back of the house. I am not sure if...
  15. "Shining gum" or "Nitens" - anyone heard of this

    Hi all

    I am looking at doing a timber deck and would like to know if anyone has come accross this timber. It is a plantation grown hardwood.

    I am looking at this timber as a substitute for...
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    Blue board - any tips on using it.

    After looking at display homes at the weekend SWISO wants a water feature. Fair enough I think (or good excuse for more tools I think).

    The one we have seen a just a boxed up frame covered in blue...
  17. Hi Trav I like the look of the floating floor as...

    Hi Trav
    I like the look of the floating floor as well. We were nearly sold on it until we had a look at a display home of the actual house we are building that had a floating floor laid and it was...
  18. Floating timber floor vs Vinyl timber floor ?

    I am after advice from anyone who has installed either system and the pros/cons
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    Violincrafter If you want you could send it to...

    Violincrafter
    If you want you could send it to me as a pm. I think this will get around the problem??

    If not I can pm you with my email address and you could send it there.

    Regards

    Ash
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    Pages 92 & 93 would be great if possible. Thanks...

    Pages 92 & 93 would be great if possible. Thanks in advance
    Ash
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    Hi Violincrafter Do you remember where you got...

    Hi Violincrafter
    Do you remember where you got the book from? It looks very good. Might be a hnady reference to keep.
    Ash
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    Hi Violincrafter, What make spray guns are you...

    Hi Violincrafter,
    What make spray guns are you using?
    Ash
  23. That's a very sore point. I lent my polishers...

    That's a very sore point. I lent my polishers handbook to a "mate" of mine. I haven't seen it since he took off with my wife. **** I miss that book. (True story - Neil would have credit card records...
  24. Air nailer for decking / general construction

    Would anyone be able to suggest an air nailer that would be suitable for decking, (therefore ability to use with gal nails) as well as general framing for outdoor use?

    Would the same gun be useful...
  25. Neil, does this mean that I would have no need to...

    Neil, does this mean that I would have no need to stain. just sand back to say 600 and brown shellac straight to the raw pine.

    Would there be anyone out there that could provide a pic or two of...
  26. That's probably a solution but we like the color...

    That's probably a solution but we like the color of the picture frame so much that we wanted to match it if possible. The frame is a golden/honey type color that I would love to be able to match in a...
  27. Hi Justin Very nice work. I guess I was wanting...

    Hi Justin
    Very nice work. I guess I was wanting to use ply for strength. I have always been a bit suss about the strength of MDF if I had to screw/nail into the edge of it.

    Did you make the...
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    Cheap shelving ideas ??

    Does anyone have any cheap shelving ideas to help tidy up the shed and also so I can find things when I go looking for them

    Ash
  29. Using different timber so I don't have to stain

    I have traditionally used pine and stained to get the colour I want then clear coating can begin. I have never been really happy with my staining results so I thought I would source out some timber...
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    Little Beaver spray gun - any comments ?

    Further to my "which compressor" post I spoke to a mate who uses a "little beaver" for his spraying needs.

    Does anyone have any comments as to suitability for spraying coffee table/bookshelf type...
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    Thanks to all Violincrafter - I am a little...

    Thanks to all

    Violincrafter - I am a little confused as to which gun would suit my purpose. I don't understand the different uses for the different guns etc.

    Could you perhaps enlighten me a...
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    Thanks again Mick Any recommendations on...

    Thanks again Mick
    Any recommendations on compressor make & model ??
    I am happy to go with the compressor first and save the hard earned for the gun next.
    Cheers
    Ash
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    Hi Mick The projects I usually do are furniture...

    Hi Mick
    The projects I usually do are furniture type e.g. coffee table, tv unit etc. although I may have the need to spray a paling fence in the future.

    Ash
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    Which compressor/spray gun (budget = $500)

    I have a budget of around the $500 mark to purchase a compressor and spray gun.

    I would like to be able to spray finish coats on projects I have made. Can I get a suitable unit for this type of...
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    Thanks for the pic Graeme. I don't think I have...

    Thanks for the pic Graeme. I don't think I have ever seen such a unit.

    I started to stain my latest project over the weekend and I could have done with one of those. After spending the usual hours...
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    Hi Graeme Any chance of getting a pic of one of...

    Hi Graeme
    Any chance of getting a pic of one of the Vactric units so I know what to look for?
    I bought a Wagner 140 thinking I could spray stains/clears on but I have only used it on scraps and it...
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    Raised Panels - How do you do them??

    I am looking for some suggestions on how others make raised panels.

    I have read about doing them in the router table both with horizontal and vertical bits and also doing them on the table saw...
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    No BB replies - Problem solved

    Since receiving no replies on bulletin board I have spoken to Triton service department.

    They are sending me a replacement table insert in mail today. Also sending me a few other bits that I was...
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    Triton router table problems

    I have Triton router table fitted with Triton router. After doing small pieces I have decided to step up to raised panel doors.

    After running a number of test pieces and not getting decent...
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    Cabinetmaking joinery

    What type of joints does everyone use in making tv cabinets, bookcases etc.? (that is the carcass construction.)

    I want to make an new tv unit out of either pine or mdf with laminated pine finish....
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    Dado's using Triton WC / Router table

    I am looking for help in cutting dado's.

    I have Work Centre with Triton saw and Triton router table and Triton router and was wanting to know the best way to get tight fitting dado's. What is the...
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    Thanks everyone Wayne - that website is a...

    Thanks everyone

    Wayne - that website is a beauty. Not only satisfied my needs for rail/stile bits but for some others I have that have gievn me a bit of trouble.

    If there was such a thing as...
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    Thanks guys

    Thanks for the prompt replies.

    I was hoping to be able to get something off the net today so I can get into it at the weekend. I would rather not have to wait until next week to start making doors...
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    Rail & Stile bits - how to use them properly

    Hi to all

    Finally got my Triton router and CMT Rail & Stile set.

    Can anyone offer tips & hints on getting a good result without me having to find the pitfalls/problems myself along the way.
    ...
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    Thanks Soundman I tend to agree. I thought...

    Thanks Soundman

    I tend to agree. I thought this might be the reason they don't offer these bits in 1/4" shaft.

    I guess I'll have to start dropping hints for a Triton router for Christmas.
    ...
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    Rail & Stile bits - 1/4" router

    I purchased a rail & stile set from Carbatec at the woodworking show. Problem is I only have a 1/4" router but I was told this wouldn't be a problem.

    After much waiting and a trip to Melbourne I...
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    Hi Justin Thanks for your reply. I can see...

    Hi Justin

    Thanks for your reply. I can see what you mean. The guides for the saw in crosscut mode allow very little movement compared to the mitre guide in table saw mode.

    It's really only 90...
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    Hi Neal I have received your emails and sent...

    Hi Neal

    I have received your emails and sent you one direct to you. Thanks again.

    Regards

    Ash
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    Hi Neal Thanks for the reply. Could you explain...

    Hi Neal
    Thanks for the reply. Could you explain a bit more for me. I am having trouble picturing exactly what you mean. Please feel free to email me direct and include some diagrams if you wish.
    ...
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    Thanks Soundman I appreciate your advice. I...

    Thanks Soundman

    I appreciate your advice. I haven't had the Triron all that long but I am keen to get as much out of it as I can.

    I will look into making some jigs for it and see how I go.

    I...
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