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    So if you haven't gathered, i don't know much...

    So if you haven't gathered, i don't know much about DC. Been reading through these forums and stickys.

    Essentially i will use the SCMS or Bandsaw a max of 1 or 2 hours per week. I mostly do...
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    Thanks All, A question about regular DCs,...

    Thanks All,

    A question about regular DCs, would i be able to enclose a 2HP single stage DC in an MDF box, to stop the fine particles circulating out of the top filter bag or does this need to be...
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    Thanks BobL. That's is useful to know Sent...

    Thanks BobL. That's is useful to know

    Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
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    I don't have the room for a big setup with...

    I don't have the room for a big setup with ducting, so the idea would be to move it between scms and bandsaw.

    The specs say 85db, so not quiet agreed, but wouldn't need to run the whole time, just...
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    Sherwood DC-50 - Compact Dust Extractor

    I just added to this thread, but thought may be better to start a new one (https://www.woodworkforums.com/f200/scheppach-ha1000-dust-collector-193100)..

    Just wondering if anyone has experiences...
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    Hi, What about the Sherwood DC-50 - Compact...

    Hi,

    What about the Sherwood DC-50 - Compact Dust Extractor (https://www.timbecon.com.au/compact-dust-extractor). They claim to filter to .5 micron. I am looking at these as i only have a SCMS (in...
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    Dawn 52 1/2 woodworking vise - Sydney Nsw

    Dawn 52 1/2 woodworking vise
    Quick release broken.
    Location 2233
    $80

    Gumtree - Record 52 1/2 woodworking vise | Tool Storage & Benches | Gumtree Australia Sutherland Area - Engadine |...
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    CLAIMED I'm in.

    I'm in.
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    I would also recommend "the woodknight#. An...

    I would also recommend "the woodknight#. An aussie you tuber

    Park makes as others have suggested.

    I also really like "i like to make stuff". not really a wood worker but very inspiring and...
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    Thanks all ill try out done of the suggestions...

    Thanks all ill try out done of the suggestions over the next week and report back

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    I drilled 2 new holes both tight and close...

    I drilled 2 new holes both tight and close together And it still lifts

    Found that there is a little play in the thread . If I push down on the workpiece And Lift the thread at the same time It...
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    Thanks fit the input. I don't think that is...

    Thanks fit the input.

    I don't think that is the case. But even if it is I have tried 3 different pieces of timber, all same thing happens in that it lifts up once I start tightening the dog.
    ...
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    Same thing. I have tried multiple different ways...

    Same thing. I have tried multiple different ways also taken the whole thread out and reversed it so that it was angled up.

    Tried loose dog holes and tight dog holes. I feel like I have tried...
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    The face of these ones are angled down. Not sure...

    The face of these ones are angled down. Not sure if I'm using them...
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    Mcjing Wonder dogs

    Hi All,

    Sorry if this is in the wrong spot. I just bought the McJing Wonder Dogs (https://mcjing.com.au/categorybrowser.aspx?categoryid=73#BENCHDOG&WONDER).

    But upon using them, i found that...
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    This is my thought on a lot of tools these days....

    This is my thought on a lot of tools these days. I am anxious to spend big on supposedly quality big brand name, as i'm not sure that they are as good quality these days.

    The old adage "they don't...
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    Titebond Liquid Hide GLue

    Hey All,

    Just wondering if people know if Titebond Liquid Hide Glue has the same properties as the traditional hide glue, ie Reversable with heat, pulls joints together etc?

    Also does it need...
  18. Thread: Bench holdf

    by marphlix
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    Hi Lappa, I got the McJing ones, as i couldn't...

    Hi Lappa,

    I got the McJing ones, as i couldn't afford the Gramercy ones.

    Check out this:
    https://www.woodworkforums.com/f152/hold-fasts-buy-194454/2?highlight=holdfast

    Cheers, Dave
  19. Thread: Axe talk

    by marphlix
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    Thought the guys in this thread might be...

    Thought the guys in this thread might be interested in this i found the other day:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au1TbIyLcPU

    Enjoy!!!

    Cheers, Dave
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    Hi Guys, What are your thoughts on...

    Hi Guys,

    What are your thoughts on trimming/covering the workbench with hardwood, like this guy has done:
    Outside the Box Workbench, This One is Different ! - by shipwright @ LumberJocks.com ~...
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    handtool Work bench timber selection

    Hey Guys,

    Couple of quick questions (i hope).

    I have been starting some research on building a larger workbench, for use with Handtools. Looking at something similar to the Roubo. I have seen...
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    So i have done both: Oops too late,...

    So i have done both:



    Oops too late, fingers been cut!




    Yep this happened too, sliced right through. ALthough it was the side and not the bottom of the pocket thankfully.
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    Dumb question - Chisel Roll

    Hi All,

    Can i ask a dumb question?

    Are you supposed to store chisels in a chisel roll with the handles in the pocket or the blades?

    I was given a Narex chisel roll (Leather Tool Roll - Fine...
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    justonething, i also like the idea of draws and...

    justonething, i also like the idea of draws and was playing with the idea of adding them to the next bench. Just need to be careful of placement if they are under the bench as they may prevent the...
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    Hey Brigalow, When i built my first (and only...

    Hey Brigalow,

    When i built my first (and only bench) i put in a tool well at the back with a skirt all the way around to stop tools from falling out. It does collect dust and shavings, and...
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    Hi Ian, I noticed the same thing. Check out...

    Hi Ian,

    I noticed the same thing. Check out what i did with mine here: https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=194454&p=1864552#post1864552

    Cheers, Dave
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    Wow this got more heated than i thought. I'm...

    Wow this got more heated than i thought.

    I'm comparatively young (so don't have the view "back in my day"), and don't have any professional interest in woodworking, for me its just a...
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    Handtool only forum

    I just found this:

    http://woodandshop.com/hand-tool-woodworking-forum-launch/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+WoodAndShop+(Wood+and+Shop)


    I love the support and advise...
  29. Experience with Turpentine for hand tools

    Hi All,

    I have some spare turpentine floor boards that i am using to play with. I just wanted to check if anyone has worked with this timber, especially with hand tools?

    It is beautiful timber,...
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    This is great! Tried this last night on a...

    This is great!

    Tried this last night on a small box for my marking knives. It might be a coincidence, but i think this is the first box that has come out square when assembled. I think it is the...
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    Thanks for the ideas guys! Luke - i would love...

    Thanks for the ideas guys!

    Luke - i would love to buy more tools! There are heaps on my wishlist - just have to proceed slowly and build them up over time. A Block plane is very high on my next...
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    Squaring wide end-grain

    Hi All,

    I wonder how people go about squaring the end-grain on wide boards. I am about to embark on the anarchist tool chest build, but i am unsure how to ensure the end-grain of board is square...
  33. Thread: Why Starret?

    by marphlix
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    Not really answering the question, but for combo...

    Not really answering the question, but for combo squares that are accurate - i bought 2 cheap (really cheap) steel ones from masters. The first was dead accurate when i test by scribing a line and...
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    Thanks for suggesting Thanks for the post...

    Thanks for suggesting

    Thanks for the post Greg. I'll be in contact for sure.

    Cheers, Dave
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    Sydney/Newcastle Timber Source - Hobbyist

    Hey all,

    I had a quick browse through the forums, but couldn't seem to find local (around Sydney/Newcastle) sources for Timber on a small scale.

    I wonder if anyone can recommend places to get...
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    Sydney Show - First Timer

    Hi All,

    Only recently gotten into woodworking and it will be the first time i go to the TWWWS (sydney). Is there a "best" day to go? I'm tempted to take a day off work on the Friday to go on the...
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    I'm not sure if chook got the mcjing ones, but if...

    I'm not sure if chook got the mcjing ones, but if he did, those don't need to be roughed up, they have a thread like protrusion on the shaft already (can kinda see from one of my earlier pictures).
    ...
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    So after a bit of use, i have ended up slightly...

    So after a bit of use, i have ended up slightly modifying the holdfast.

    It was annoying me having to find scraps to protect the piece i was working on, and also the fact that i couldn't hold small...
  39. That's great, Thanks again!

    That's great,

    Thanks again!
  40. Thanks Guys!! It all makes sense. Awesome...

    Thanks Guys!!

    It all makes sense. Awesome explanations!
  41. What's the difference between bevel up and low angle (planes)?

    Sorry if this has been asked (i couldn't find it or the answer on google)

    What's the difference between bevel up and low angle? Is this just the same thing with different names?

    I'm getting...
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    Here are the images of them working. the first is...

    Here are the images of them working. the first is a "loose" 20-21mm hole. THe second standard 18-19mm hole. both holes hold fine.

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    I have made some quick and dirt holdfasts out of...

    I have made some quick and dirt holdfasts out of pine. They do work in a pinch:

    https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=192646&p=1845655#post1845655

    Cheers
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    I have just gotten two of the bent bar ones (the...

    I have just gotten two of the bent bar ones (the CI out of stock). They work fine and are quite strong. My only criticism is the angle is fairly shallow/straight (??), meaning that it can't hold thin...
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    Diamond Stones for honing

    Hi All,

    I want to start by saying i'm not trying to start a war on this topic or re-hash old arguments, but after some opinions/advice.

    After looking through the forums for a bit the consensus...
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    Hi Tegmark, My understanding (not an expert by...

    Hi Tegmark,

    My understanding (not an expert by any means) is with any hand sawing you should never put downward pressure on the cut - you lose the control of the cut.

    The weight of the saw...
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    Thanks guys, I did initially try the cutter in...

    Thanks guys,

    I did initially try the cutter in a piece of stock, but i found i couldn't control it well. It was probably my technique - as i didn't try it for very long. I will give it a go again...
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    OK, i finished all the scratching on the weekend....

    OK, i finished all the scratching on the weekend. I found another way of doing it. I'm pretty sure its not conventional - and i'm not sure what implications it could have, but it worked quite well...
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    Thanks Ian, I still have 2 more aprons to go,...

    Thanks Ian,

    I still have 2 more aprons to go, so ill try that. I might put it back in the fence and raise it up so that it will force it to take a very shallow scratch and then progressively lower...
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    Scratch Stock Advice

    Hi All,

    I am just after some advice about using scratch stocks. I want to create a small bead on a curved apron for a side table i am making. I mad the scratch stock out of an old saw and...
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