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23rd February 2007, 09:31 AM
Thread: Natural timber with veneer to match?
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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... -
20th July 2006, 03:31 PM
Thread: Easy storage racks in new garage
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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... -
30th November 2005, 08:39 AM
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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.... -
15th November 2005, 09:29 AM
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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... -
15th November 2005, 09:19 AM
Thread: Bearers joists span tables etc
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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
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11th November 2005, 10:07 AM
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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
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10th November 2005, 12:34 PM
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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
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8th November 2005, 08:35 AM
Thread: Bearers joists span tables etc
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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.
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7th November 2005, 01:46 PM
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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... -
28th October 2005, 09:53 AM
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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?
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11th October 2005, 01:25 PM
Thread: Stainless ring shank nails for nail gun
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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?.
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19th July 2005, 11:01 AM
Thread: Supplier of nails for nail gun - Victoria
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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
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15th July 2005, 12:49 PM
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Hi Trevor Please explain ?? Durability...
Hi Trevor
Please explain ??
Durability Class 4.
GD 1050Kg/M3
ADD 700 Kg/M3
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15th July 2005, 09:38 AM
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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... -
14th July 2005, 04:44 PM
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"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.
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5th July 2005, 04:21 PM
Thread: Blue board - any tips on using it.
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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... -
4th July 2005, 03:55 PM
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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... -
4th July 2005, 11:27 AM
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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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17th June 2005, 09:42 AM
Thread: Spray equipment ?
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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
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16th June 2005, 04:12 PM
Thread: Spray equipment ?
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Pages 92 & 93 would be great if possible. Thanks...
Pages 92 & 93 would be great if possible. Thanks in advance
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16th June 2005, 12:46 PM
Thread: Spray equipment ?
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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.
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14th June 2005, 09:58 AM
Thread: Spray equipment ?
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Hi Violincrafter, What make spray guns are you...
Hi Violincrafter,
What make spray guns are you using?
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14th June 2005, 09:46 AM
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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...
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10th June 2005, 05:56 PM
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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?
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10th June 2005, 03:30 PM
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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.
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9th June 2005, 10:53 AM
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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...
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9th June 2005, 10:02 AM
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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.
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8th June 2005, 11:54 AM
Thread: Cheap shelving ideas ??
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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
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8th June 2005, 10:01 AM
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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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3rd May 2005, 01:21 PM
Thread: Little Beaver spray gun - any comments ?
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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... -
15th April 2005, 09:47 AM
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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.
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14th April 2005, 01:07 PM
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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
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14th April 2005, 12:36 PM
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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.
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14th April 2005, 11:10 AM
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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... -
8th November 2004, 08:41 AM
Thread: Krebs Spray Equipment
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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... -
3rd November 2004, 02:17 PM
Thread: Krebs Spray Equipment
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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... -
11th June 2003, 10:38 AM
Thread: Raised Panels - How do you do them??
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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... -
11th June 2003, 10:02 AM
Thread: Triton router table problems
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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... -
6th June 2003, 11:32 AM
Thread: Triton router table problems
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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... -
11th May 2003, 12:21 PM
Thread: Cabinetmaking joinery
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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.... -
13th April 2003, 05:09 PM
Thread: Dado's using Triton WC / Router table
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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... -
13th April 2003, 04:42 PM
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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.
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11th April 2003, 03:12 PM
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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... -
11th April 2003, 11:26 AM
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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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25th November 2002, 11:27 AM
Thread: Rail & Stile bits - 1/4" router
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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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24th November 2002, 05:04 PM
Thread: Rail & Stile bits - 1/4" router
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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... -
18th November 2002, 04:00 PM
Thread: Changing Triton mitre guide
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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... -
18th November 2002, 03:56 PM
Thread: Changing Triton mitre guide
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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.
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14th November 2002, 09:49 AM
Thread: Changing Triton mitre guide
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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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13th November 2002, 03:25 PM
Thread: Changing Triton mitre guide
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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...