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  1. And God help you if you miss one!!! I have had...

    And God help you if you miss one!!! I have had painters almost walk off the job because a couple of nails are sitting proud!!
  2. I would be interested in peoples opinion on...

    I would be interested in peoples opinion on standards v cost. I have always use linea board so no sanding out, but if I used timber I would not expect the painters to sand it smooth (its bad enough...
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    I just had a VERY brief look at the data sheet...

    I just had a VERY brief look at the data sheet to a MR-J2S-10A; I am not sure what the difference is between the A and B model, but it looks like the servo drivers can be run with pulse and...
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    Thoughts on small (benchtop) jointers?

    I would like to add a small jointer to the collection of tools in my tool trailer. I already have a benchtop thicknesser which is fantastic for matching old timber sizes when renovating old...
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    The rule is 10sqm from memory. You are only...

    The rule is 10sqm from memory. You are only allowed 10sqm, anything more is not self assessable. That means you are only allowed a single 3x3 shed if you don't want to get approval.
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    Not sure if this will help, I have never used it....

    Not sure if this will help, I have never used it. Compound Miter Saw Calculator

    I bookmarked it a long time ago figuring one day it might be useful.
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    I am going to have to disagree with you there....

    I am going to have to disagree with you there. Hikoki are the same as the rest now. I have a brand new boxed up 36V hikoki saw here that is a toy compared to the equal dewalt version.


    WRT table...
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    I have a machine you can use, located at...

    I have a machine you can use, located at Virginia. Do you have drawings?
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    That looks like spotted gum I am used to working...

    That looks like spotted gum I am used to working with (step treads and decking). I got a heap of the old timber from Shorncliffe Pier and was told it was spotted gum, which also looks like that.
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    I made the Ikea Lack table enclosure for my...

    I made the Ikea Lack table enclosure for my printer. I print ABS with no problem.

    Attention Required! | Cloudflare Not sure if that link will continue to work, but here is one from the Prusa...
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    I always pre-drill, but some screw are just...

    I always pre-drill, but some screw are just rubbish.

    I would be interested in hearing from anyone that has used the Kreg decking screws. They are getting a bit of press in the local tool shops...
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    If you are not calibrating stuff, that is...

    If you are not calibrating stuff, that is perfect. Most of those cheap meters are pretty accurate anyway.

    I use multimeters a lot, I even have some that get calibrated. For day to day trouble...
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    Depends what you are screwing into. I have...

    Depends what you are screwing into.

    I have sheared many a stainless deck screw putting them into hardwood. My best advice is to use a well known good brand. I got boxes of stainless decking screws...
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    I have two CNC's, the one I am getting rid of is...

    I have two CNC's, the one I am getting rid of is far too large for my needs and I need the space. The other one is a 1200*2400 Multicam Aus machine which is not currently working and has no ATC. Plan...
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    Can confirm once you have an ATC you will never...

    Can confirm once you have an ATC you will never want to go back... I am just about to sell my working CNC router with a 12 position rotary ATC for a non working CNC router with no ATC :no:
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    I recall being taught that the correct TPI for...

    I recall being taught that the correct TPI for ripping was about 5 teeth in the material. That could be wrong, but either way the number of teeth on the saw blade depends on the thickness of the...
  17. Thread: gloss on MDF

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    I had a crack with some water based gloss enamel...

    I had a crack with some water based gloss enamel recently (dulux brand). Did a few doors, sprayed on, was ok. I sanded back with 600 grit and buffed it and got an very glossy finish. Matched the 2...
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    I have one here in Brisbane, you can have it if...

    I have one here in Brisbane, you can have it if you want. Will cost you a guarantee you wont give it back.

    They are useless.
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    The commercial machine I have (Multicam US) has...

    The commercial machine I have (Multicam US) has the vacuum table made from some hard plastic. I would love to say its HDPE and that is what it looks like, but cant be 100% sure.

    I dont use the...
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    9 times out of 10 it is usually the big capacitor...

    9 times out of 10 it is usually the big capacitor or diode. Its been a good 20 plus years since I repaired a microwave, so don't quote me on that these days.
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    When you work on restoring QLD'ers, your best...

    When you work on restoring QLD'ers, your best power tools are a table saw, a thicknesser and a router table! You can make almost anything with that. A little laminate trimmer goes a long way in lieu...
  22. Thread: 2022 Floods

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    If you had relied on 74 reports for this flood...

    If you had relied on 74 reports for this flood you would have been in trouble. The area I grew up in has never flooded in recorded history, but it went under just 2km from ocean.

    In 4 days we had...
  23. Thread: 2022 Floods

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    I sold the old man's house last April, he had a...

    I sold the old man's house last April, he had a shed full of lathes and milling machines that I have since put into temporary storage until I have space for them.

    I went to see the people who...
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    So I should start tooling up to make them? IF...

    So I should start tooling up to make them? IF there is enough demand, I will look into the cost of it.

    I have the technology to make the impellor, just don't have any way of balancing it. I'll...
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    I was just about to buy a second CV1800. The...

    I was just about to buy a second CV1800. The website is still active?

    I have the tech to make them out of sheetmetal. Not that I have any spare time, but maybe I should start doing that?
  26. Thread: Shed Lighting

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    I started with heaps of those LED strip lights...

    I started with heaps of those LED strip lights that cost bugger all on ebay (ie, $5 for 5 metres). They were good to start with but they slowly fail and the light output reduces (over 8 years). Since...
  27. Beside the point, its illegal to do any work on...

    Beside the point, its illegal to do any work on the line unless you are licenced. IF you have to ask questions about it, then you should not be touching it.
  28. Its about 48volts. Don't play with it because its...

    Its about 48volts. Don't play with it because its illegal and you can damage downstream services.
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    HE is based out of Ormeau on the Gold Coast....

    HE is based out of Ormeau on the Gold Coast. Right on the Gold Coast Train line!
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    Jet fuel is pretty much just kerosene, its not...

    Jet fuel is pretty much just kerosene, its not typically measured in octane rating (which is a measurement of anti-detonation) because diesel/turbine engines compress the air rather than the fuel.
    ...
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    HSS just as good as cobalt if you run it at the...

    HSS just as good as cobalt if you run it at the right speeds. Just dont let the apprentice use your drill bits.

    Handheld drill, all bets are off though.
  32. QUEENSLAND EOI - Multicam (AUS) Series IIs router - not working

    I have surplus to my needs a 1200*1800 CNC router. It was bought with a bunch of other machines and is currently untested. As is, it is unusable as it is missing the PC with toolpath software.

    At...
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    I framed out the inside of my shed with standard...

    I framed out the inside of my shed with standard 70*35 framing pine, filled the void with fibreglass insulation and used 5mm bracing ply as panelling.

    I run aircon and can work inside at night...
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    Have you looked at trade tools? Most people I...

    Have you looked at trade tools? Most people I know on the tools use renegade, which is (or used to be) made here in QLD. MY renegade compressor has been in continuous use now for about 15 years and...
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    I have one of those, worst dust maker ever. I am...

    I have one of those, worst dust maker ever. I am still trying to figure out a solution and I have a serious dust collection setup.
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    Re. the fence, check out this post. Hammer N4400...

    Re. the fence, check out this post. Hammer N4400 Fence broke :(
  37. What timber should I use for making built in cabinet doors

    I am working on an old Queenslander at the moment and I need to rebuild some cabinet doors that are built into the original VJ walls. I initially thought about using dressed pine, but all the pine I...
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    IF you are willing to invest the time fitting an...

    IF you are willing to invest the time fitting an aftermarket fence I would.

    Several of us here have had the cast iron part of the fence break for no apparent reason. I was lucky enough to get one...
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    Still got some of that stuff! Its too good to be...

    Still got some of that stuff! Its too good to be using as a BBQ table for a jobsite though!

    I actually plan to use whats left of that pier timber to make a new bar for the yacht club. Just waiting...
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    Job is done, so the pallet table is probably...

    Job is done, so the pallet table is probably going to end up in the skip now :(

    There has been a bit of movement in the timber anyway. Given the low quality of the timber and the half ass...
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    I would just like to be able to order framing...

    I would just like to be able to order framing pine at the moment.
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    This is the one I had. Failed under warrantee,...

    This is the one I had. Failed under warrantee, then failed again 3 months out of the repair warrantee. I was at CL Tools one stage and it was full of Makita reps, so I pinned them down about the...
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    The hikoki frame is defiantly heavier than the...

    The hikoki frame is defiantly heavier than the paslode, but it performs like a pneumatic nail gun. Paslode is fine when you are working with framing pine, but is useless with hardwood. This job I am...
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    Hit and miss with Hikoki. I have 2 Hikoki nail...

    Hit and miss with Hikoki. I have 2 Hikoki nail guns, a framer and a DA brad gun and they are the best nail guns since compressed air. Not sure how paslode even has a market now. I scored a free 36V...
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    IF you not committed to brand, the milwaukee is...

    IF you not committed to brand, the milwaukee is the most powerful drill I have used. After my makita drill died twice I replaced it with a milwaukee and it leaves all the others I have used for dead....
  46. Plywood is a horrible timber to cut, especially...

    Plywood is a horrible timber to cut, especially if it is cheap stuff. I am spoilt because I have a scoring blade, but if you don't then you can try the tape or score with a knife first. I have even...
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    Anther of BobL's patients here. Tis the reason I...

    Anther of BobL's patients here. Tis the reason I purchased a Clearvue cyclone. My setup still needs a lot of work, but then again so does my whole shop!
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    You guys, cmon, how come no one ever told me...

    You guys, cmon, how come no one ever told me about the paulk table?

    This is a game changer for me. A proper workbench I can take to a job site! I'll take a photo of our workbench on Monday for...
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    I got to first term in year 11, failed and got...

    I got to first term in year 11, failed and got sent back to repeat year 10. Damage was done, I rebelled, got kicked out. Interestingly, I did get the year 10 dux award for woodwork!

    Did a few...
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    You are just over the bridge from me Enfield Guy,...

    You are just over the bridge from me Enfield Guy, so I might come take a look next week if its still available. I am guessing that machine is well above the 500kg mark, and that's my biggest concern.
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