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    N.S.W. Photos

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    N.S.W. Delta 22-560 thicknesser for parts

    Evening all,

    I've got a Delta 22-560 for sale for parts. Motor good, rubber rollers ok (need to keep clean and assist timber through), blades ok and additional spare set. All bearings turn fine,...
  3. Actually - late last night when doing a search I...

    Actually - late last night when doing a search I came across the exact thread comparing the various models. Time to decide this morning!
  4. Delta 22-560 failure - Dewalt or Hafco spiral replacement

    Evening all,

    Frustrating arvo in the garage. My well used Delta 22-560 maybe has ended it's life. The pulley key has gone (apparently it's a common problem on these in the USA), and I need a new...
  5. Timber sorted! Managed to convince my wife that...

    Timber sorted! Managed to convince my wife that a bit of grain could be nice, so picked a few bits of camphor. Aiming to make the rails out of the long bit, the top out of the wider bits (ripped...
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    Wire securing roof tiles

    Morning all,

    I've got a 1930's house with clay tile roof. Noticed that under the roof there's a wire tying each tile to the roof battens. I've had a few tiles replaced during a reno, and noticed...
  7. Thanks for all the replies. Got to a few...

    Thanks for all the replies.

    Got to a few timber yards on Saturday morning. $$ for the dressed timber - 38 x 300 selling around $135-145/m! Looked at a few options - the blackwood was mixed in...
  8. 10 seater table top - timber thickness options

    Afternoon all,

    Been a while between proper building activities, but now that I've got a completed 2nd storey on the house and power back in the garage (thanks to a hand dug 15m x 600mm deep...
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    Corner for retaining wall

    Morning all,

    Started on backyard landscaping now that we've finished a 2nd storey. I've got a curved retaining wall (more of an elevated garden bed), about 10 m long which weaves in and out.
    ...
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    A.C.T. PM sent I’ve got a 22-560 Cheers, Tom ...

    PM sent I’ve got a 22-560

    Cheers,

    Tom


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    Thanks, appreciate the response. Now just got to...

    Thanks, appreciate the response. Now just got to decide what timber to replace with!!


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    Half lap joints on deck boards

    Afternoon all,

    Got a small deck (5m x 3m) out the back which is starting to show signs of rotting. One board was rotten so I’ve temporarily replaced it, but also noticed that the bearers are also...
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    Scandinavian oil wiping application

    Evening all,

    i've used both Danish oil from organoil and Scandanavian oil from Feast Watson. The Danish oil was easy to apply - wipe on wait then wipe off, buff then a bit of carnauba to give a...
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    I've seen some Zipbolt...

    I've seen some Zipbolt stuff. Never used it but when I build a table I considered it. Might be worth a look.

    Cheers,

    Tom
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    Sand it off. I'm in the process of staining a...

    Sand it off. I'm in the process of staining a old car dashboard from American walnut and have done several sample pieces. To avoid using too many I sanded off a couple without too many problems. ...
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    Hi Pappy, I recently built an outdoor table...

    Hi Pappy,

    I recently built an outdoor table and finished in Feast Watson decking oil. Used clear, but has no UV stabiliser so not great for fully exposed timber. The table is under a laserlite...
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    I'd be using a 1/2" bit, but it depends on what...

    I'd be using a 1/2" bit, but it depends on what you are using to cut them with. If you need to reset the jig to run the next pass then use the bigger jig, as this will require less adjustment. I...
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    Evening all, Through a concerted effort of...

    Evening all,

    Through a concerted effort of oiling this week the outdoor build is now finished. Christened today with some friends round, and performed very well. Next project is to build another...
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    The unfortunate answer to your question is no...

    The unfortunate answer to your question is no there is not. This is the answer my local paint shop gave me.

    https://www.woodworkforums.com/f40/outdoor-table-chair-build-143365/#post1442189

    I...
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    Evening all, Here's the photo of the finished...

    Evening all,

    Here's the photo of the finished deck + table. In the process of gluing up the chairs at the moment. Hopefully should be done in a couple of weeks!

    Cheers,

    Tom
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    I bought a Delta thicknesser off a forum member...

    I bought a Delta thicknesser off a forum member recently for $300. A rough equivalent would be hafco one about $500.

    https://www.woodworkforums.com/f221/delta-thicknesser-142259/

    I used to to...
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    Last post on this lot - I was reminded of this...

    Last post on this lot - I was reminded of this when I was posting a reply in another thread. Here's 1/2 of the timber once thicknessed. This goes to show that with a $300 2nd hand thicknesser and...
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    So on to the chairs. Five to be precise. 18 M&T...

    So on to the chairs. Five to be precise. 18 M&T joints per chair so should be fun. Chair again are made from the bluegum, with slats of ironbark.

    First cut the chair back legs using SCMS to get...
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    Ok here comes the next part, which is creating a...

    Ok here comes the next part, which is creating a small elevated deck to hide the crappy and uneven concrete.

    Sounds fairly simple, but alas, getting the levels correct for the deck was a real...
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    Next step was to build the bench seat. My aim is...

    Next step was to build the bench seat. My aim is to have 5 stand alone chairs + a bench seat the length of our outdoor area.

    I first made the frame for the bench from blue gum using M&T joints....
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    I've done a fair bit since my last post. 1:...

    I've done a fair bit since my last post.

    1: Make reinforcing bits for the corners and screw in.
    2: Trial fit up and plane table to make even.
    3: Cut and biscuit join table slats. In order to...
  27. Thread: Hand-cut Mortices

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    I'm currently in the process of cutting M&T...

    I'm currently in the process of cutting M&T joints in bluegum for outdoor chairs. Each chair has 18 M&T joints. I am building 5 chairs....

    From various other projects I know that using the...
  28. Thread: Straight cuts

    by TomH
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    Try a tenon saw. It's much stiffer and should be...

    Try a tenon saw. It's much stiffer and should be able to get close to square. A mitre box will make a bif difference to your accuracy. To get a smooth finish I then used to plane the edge square...
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    Finally unpacked my blade last night as I needed...

    Finally unpacked my blade last night as I needed to plane some ironbark. I had the stones out to shapen by LV LA Jack so I thought I might as well go through the pain of the new 2 3/8" blade.
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  30. My experience is that if you want good looking...

    My experience is that if you want good looking timber you need to pay for it. My coffee table is 80kg made of spotted gum and probably cost $800 for dressed timber. To buy a comparable one from...
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    Got mine today - thanks to all the hands who...

    Got mine today - thanks to all the hands who contributed to get this done. Next step is the sharpening, but all looks good so far.

    Well done guys,

    Tom
  32. Thread: Best Router

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    My 2nd hand 30 year old Makita 3600B is a top...

    My 2nd hand 30 year old Makita 3600B is a top router. It's big and heavy, so not suited to all routing tasks.

    I've also got a Leigh Super 18 jig. It's good. I find that the Makita is too big...
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    I agree. I have a 1214 and have tried the said...

    I agree. I have a 1214 and have tried the said task. Blade picked up the timber and threw it out the back of the saw at a fair velocity. Lucky my fingers were nowhere near it. If I'm going to rip...
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    Decking timber to match reddish blue gum

    Evening all,

    Making a table and chairs and need to get some decking timber to match. I'm using blue gum which has a range of colours from pink to red. What's your suggestions for matching...
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    Outdoor table / chair build

    Evening all,

    I'm starting the process to build a 1m x 2m outdoor table, inbuilt bench and a few chairs. Done a bit of researching and there's some interesting designs available (mainly in teak),...
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    I've had 800 & 4000 king waterstone in water for...

    I've had 800 & 4000 king waterstone in water for the last 5 years. Does not seem to have impacted their lives. Gets a little slimy but easy to fix. I store them in a plastic container (decor I...
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    I just went through the same thing with a...

    I just went through the same thing with a different router (Bosch POF 400A). The Leigh adaptor was in the order of $20 - $30. For $30 from Carbatec I got a perspex router base plate which screwed...
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    I've had a GMC biscuit joiner for a few years. ...

    I've had a GMC biscuit joiner for a few years. Seen a fair bit of work and no complaints. On the cheaper models the fence alignment is critical, so don't trust any markings on the machine - ensure...
  39. Anyone bought decking from auctions or ebay?? Quality??

    Evening all,

    I'm looking at buying timber for a deck + outdoor furniture. Australian hardwood. I've noticed that there are a few auction type sites - ebay, renovator auctions etc. The timber...
  40. Anyone bought decking from auctions or ebay?? Quality??

    Evening all,

    I'm looking at buying timber for a deck + outdoor furniture. Australian hardwood. I've noticed that there are a few auction type sites - ebay, renovator auctions etc. The timber...
  41. Thread: Safety Glasses

    by TomH
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    Faceshields are recommended for grinding. Check...

    Faceshields are recommended for grinding. Check out the SWMS on the internet.

    It's not only your eyes that matter, it's the rest of your face. We've had a few injuries where the grinding...
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    I've got the same router and it does work, but it...

    I've got the same router and it does work, but it is a bit time consuming to use.

    If it has been screwed the wrong way the thread becomes disengaged. I think I pulled mine apart and got it...
  43. Thread: new to sharpening

    by TomH
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    I've got two King waterstones (1200 & 6000) which...

    I've got two King waterstones (1200 & 6000) which have sat in water for the last 4 years. No adverse reactions yet. Still need to have a dropper with water on top when using them.

    Don't worry...
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    I've got a mixture: Circ saw: Makita. 10...

    I've got a mixture:

    Circ saw: Makita. 10 years and going strong
    SCMS: Makita. See above but only 5 years old
    Router: Bosch green small 400w thing. Killed it with many years of abuse. ...
  45. Thread: Jigsaw decisions

    by TomH
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    I've got a Makita 4329. Think it cost $160 or...

    I've got a Makita 4329. Think it cost $160 or so. Been very good. I had a look at the Bosch green but thought that they spent more on the gimmick (laser level) and felt the Makita was more solid....
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    No advice from me as I am considering a similar...

    No advice from me as I am considering a similar purchase. I thought the Dewalt ones also were worth look - they almost all look like they are from the same factory.

    Cheers,

    Tom
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    Hi Helmut - thanks for your efforts, look forward...

    Hi Helmut - thanks for your efforts, look forward to the blade arriving when they are finished.
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    I hope there's some impressive woodworking coming...

    I hope there's some impressive woodworking coming out of that shed.

    Surely there's only so much woodworking possible without it being a commercial pursuit!!
  49. Not sure if this helps but my water tank pump...

    Not sure if this helps but my water tank pump recently had the start / run capacitor fail. The only place I could get them from was Wiltronics. Search for them and you may find something which...
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    Forgot I'd posted this one. It's a 1985 4/4 4...

    Forgot I'd posted this one.

    It's a 1985 4/4 4 seater. Will get photos once it's done.

    Morgan owner as well wheelinaround?
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