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18th November 2023, 06:05 PM
Thread: Delta 22-560 thicknesser for parts
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18th November 2023, 05:55 PM
Thread: Delta 22-560 thicknesser for parts
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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,... -
18th November 2023, 06:56 AM
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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!
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17th November 2023, 07:40 PM
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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... -
11th September 2023, 12:26 PM
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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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8th September 2023, 09:18 AM
Thread: Wire securing roof tiles
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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... -
4th September 2023, 06:12 PM
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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... -
30th August 2023, 06:52 PM
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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... -
11th August 2023, 10:20 AM
Thread: Corner for retaining wall
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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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2nd August 2019, 10:35 PM
Thread: Delta thicknesser blades
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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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2nd February 2019, 10:02 PM
Thread: Half lap joints on deck boards
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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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28th January 2019, 03:46 PM
Thread: Half lap joints on deck boards
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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... -
11th February 2015, 12:00 AM
Thread: Scandinavian oil wiping application
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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... -
11th October 2012, 09:44 PM
Thread: Dining table construction.
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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.
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11th October 2012, 09:35 PM
Thread: Staining gone wrong
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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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4th October 2012, 11:41 PM
Thread: what finish for outside table?
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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... -
27th April 2012, 10:17 PM
Thread: Spiral or straight bit for mortices
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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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19th February 2012, 09:45 PM
Thread: Outdoor table / chair build
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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... -
7th February 2012, 10:08 PM
Thread: Best outdoor finish to retain timber colour?
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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
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7th February 2012, 10:04 PM
Thread: Outdoor table / chair build
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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!
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8th January 2012, 10:54 PM
Thread: What thicknesser to buy
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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/
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8th January 2012, 10:50 PM
Thread: Outdoor table / chair build
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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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8th January 2012, 10:35 PM
Thread: Outdoor table / chair build
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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.
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8th January 2012, 10:23 PM
Thread: Outdoor table / chair build
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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.
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8th January 2012, 10:10 PM
Thread: Outdoor table / chair build
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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.
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8th January 2012, 09:59 PM
Thread: Outdoor table / chair build
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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.
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8th January 2012, 09:15 PM
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....
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23rd December 2011, 09:43 PM
Thread: Straight cuts
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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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23rd December 2011, 09:30 PM
Thread: The Second Stanley Plane Blade Order
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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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25th November 2011, 09:25 PM
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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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23rd November 2011, 09:38 PM
Thread: The Second Stanley Plane Blade Order
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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.
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11th November 2011, 11:00 PM
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... -
8th November 2011, 08:39 PM
Thread: Jig for a Makita Slide Compound Miter Saw
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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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8th November 2011, 08:35 PM
Thread: Decking timber to match reddish blue gum
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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... -
7th November 2011, 10:28 PM
Thread: Outdoor table / chair build
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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),... -
9th October 2011, 08:47 PM
Thread: Waterstones and water
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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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9th October 2011, 08:20 PM
Thread: Leigh Jig with Makita RP0900X1
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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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4th October 2011, 08:59 PM
Thread: iNC-CO Biscuit joiner
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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...
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3rd October 2011, 10:05 PM
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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... -
3rd October 2011, 10:03 PM
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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... -
5th August 2011, 10:19 PM
Thread: Safety Glasses
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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... -
2nd August 2011, 10:50 PM
Thread: GMC 1500w Router: Fine height adjustment
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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... -
22nd June 2011, 11:09 PM
Thread: new to sharpening
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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.
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2nd March 2011, 10:04 PM
Thread: bosch no all that they cracked up to be
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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. ... -
2nd March 2011, 09:56 PM
Thread: Jigsaw decisions
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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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10th February 2011, 10:30 PM
Thread: Best thickneser for $1000
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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.
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10th February 2011, 10:23 PM
Thread: The Second Stanley Plane Blade Order
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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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7th January 2011, 09:55 PM
Thread: He does what for a living
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I hope there's some impressive woodworking coming...
I hope there's some impressive woodworking coming out of that shed.
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7th January 2011, 09:38 PM
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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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27th December 2010, 02:28 PM
Thread: Timber for car dashboard
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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?