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    Thanks Jack. The link appears to be trying to...

    Thanks Jack. The link appears to be trying to make a stain for darkening wood rather than ebonizing and he is concerned about consistency which I can understand when that is your objective. Not sure...
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    Ebonizing with Iron Acetate

    Hi All,
    I've made up a solution of vinegar and steel wool. I used the double strength vinegar you can get from Coles and regular 0000 steel wool. From what I have read and seen on Youtube, the steel...
  3. Okay crickets, here is what I have found. First,...

    Okay crickets, here is what I have found. First, I think this gouge is brilliant! I haven't used anything like it and am really happy with it. Sharpening this on the Tormek, appears to be Hole A, JS6...
  4. Sharpening a Jimmy Clewes grind on a Tormek

    Hi Guys,
    I've recently bought a Jimmy Clewes signature V bowl gouge and was wondering if anyone has sharpened one of these on a Tormek system? What do you set your SVD-186R for this grind?
    Philip
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    This sounds like a great idea. Round is easier to...

    This sounds like a great idea. Round is easier to do and you still get the large face of a square. I like it.
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    Square vs Round Dog Holes

    I'm planning a bench that will have a Benchcrafted tail vice and looking at whether I put the effort to build up the dog hole strip for square holes or not put any holes in initially and drill out...
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    I looked into building my own using mostly...

    I looked into building my own using mostly available hardware such as double thread lead screws and blocks. Lots of this is available via places catering to Makers and CNC. However, when I put...
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    You haven't read properly or looked at the image...

    You haven't read properly or looked at the image posted but yes, it is to be 100mm think or 4". If you read the recommendations or some books on workbench design, you will find that the minimum...
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    I'm doing a split bench. I don't know if you can...

    I'm doing a split bench. I don't know if you can see it in the photo I posted the other day. Total width is 825mm which is divided into a 600mm section and a 200mm section. Here again, I'm taking...
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    I agree, laminating ply sounds easier than sawn...

    I agree, laminating ply sounds easier than sawn timbers since you already have 2 flat and parallel sides. I hadn't completely figured out how I was going to keep all the laminations for the...
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    A ply workbench is actually fine. Vic Tesolin's...

    A ply workbench is actually fine. Vic Tesolin's approach is to laminate long thin ply pieces together and then put a sheet on top. His bench is smaller and lighter than the one I building but he...
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    Hi snafuspyramid, First off, I'm not one of the...

    Hi snafuspyramid,
    First off, I'm not one of the wise ones. However, I'm about to start a plywood workbench build. I'm using 25mm hardwood marine ply and following much of the design from the...
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    Vic Ash going rates

    I am planning up a project and was looking to use Vic Ash. I contacted a local supplier here in SEQ and they have given me a rate of almost $48 per lm for 150x50mm and $33 per lm for 150x38mm both...
  14. If you don't have a domino and are willing to put...

    If you don't have a domino and are willing to put in a little time, here is a very good router jig for making domino joints. She goes through the full process and has plans available Mini Mortising...
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    A little help, please

    I'm trying to figure out what this timber is and would appreciate some help. The tree is located in Forest Glen which is a suburb of the Sunshine Coast in South East QLD. There are quite a few...
  16. Thanks for that. Your transition looks really...

    Thanks for that. Your transition looks really good.

    The numbers Bob posted, may say it isn't needed but I have found that there is still enough dust and chips escaping that it is worth...
  17. Rectangular dust port on Jointer to a 150mm hose

    I have a jointer (Carbatec CTJ350X) that has a rectangular dust collection port on it that is approximately 250x150mm (0.038m2). Attached to the rectangular port is a chute to reduce the area down to...
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    I'll give this a try.

    I'll give this a try.
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    Lathe dust extraction for 150mm pipe

    I've seen some very impressive dust collection chute/shrouds/bell-mouths for a lathe but not much for connecting to a 150mm (160mm) pipe. There are a few posts here by people who are really clever...
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    Okay, I'm getting there. I have almost all of my...

    Okay, I'm getting there. I have almost all of my 150 Stormwater PVC in place. For the machines that can use 150 flex, I'm ordering some. However, I have some machines that use the 4" flex hose. My...
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    Hi Lappa, What size PolyFlex Light did you get...

    Hi Lappa,
    What size PolyFlex Light did you get to fit with your 150 PVC pipe? I see they sell a 152 and a 160mm. The 160 would nicely fit over the 150mm PVC pipe, wouldn't it? Whereas the 152mm...
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    Flexible hose

    Anyone using the Clear view hose? Is there any difference between their hose and the grey stuff from Carbatec or Timbecon?

    Has anyone found a good cheap source for 6" flexible hose?

    Please...
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    Okay, so what I am hearing is that if I want as...

    Okay, so what I am hearing is that if I want as dustless a system as possible, I need a Mirka sander. That sander needs to be connected to a dust extractor. I don't have any Festool tools but do...
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    Thanks Derek, I use the Diablo SandNet since it...

    Thanks Derek, I use the Diablo SandNet since it is easy to get at the big green shed. Domestically, I'd pay anything to keep the peace and reduce dust. SWMBO is very particular about dust so any work...
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    How good is Festool Dust Collection

    I have been fighting with a Makita orbital sander and decided to get an adapter so I could connect it to my Ryobi Shop Vac. It didn't quite fit so duck tape came to the rescue. I started sanding...
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    I was actually looking at the jointer, not the...

    I was actually looking at the jointer, not the thicknesser. My budget isn't very high, hence the interest in the new Carbatec spiral head jointer. For about $1000, I can get a 8" spiral head jointer....
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    New Carbatec BX200p bench top Jointer

    Has any taken a look at the new Carbatec bench top jointer BX200P? It seems to be well spaced at a low price. I've seen a number of people say that bench top jointers are not good but as I have never...
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    Help sourcing dry timber posts

    Hi, I'm looking for a bit of help. I need dry/seasoned timber posts that I am going to be using for endgrain flooring. I want 150 x 150, 200 x 200 or 250 x 250. The species is not very important as...
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    Stablia 5 or 6 pocket spirit level bag

    Does anyone have a 5 or 6 pocket Stabila Spirit Level bag? I have found all sorts of information on the length of the levels you can fit but nothing on the height dimension. I have 2 BMI R1000 levels...
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    Okay, it looks like the distributor (Promac) for...

    Okay, it looks like the distributor (Promac) for BMI has dropped BMI and started bringing in Sola. As a result, the BMI supplies are drying up. I haven't found the new distributor, if there is one...
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    Take a look at the BMI. It has a accuracy of...

    Take a look at the BMI. It has a accuracy of 0.3mm/m whereas the Stabila has 0.5mm/m. That may seem like splitting hairs but it is enough for the Stabila to look like it is level and the BMI to have...
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    I called VEK today and the guy there says that...

    I called VEK today and the guy there says that BMI has been bought by Sola! The Red and the High Precision levels from Sola have the same level of precision as the BMI R1000 so perhaps it is the same...
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    Thanks mattocks. The BMI Level I'm looking for...

    Thanks mattocks.
    The BMI Level I'm looking for are the Super Robust R1000 series levels, not specifically a 1000mm level. The R1000 series use a spirit vial that has a larger radius of curvature...
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    BMI Spirit Levels

    Hi, Can anyone point me to a store here in Australia that sells a good range of BMI Spirit Levels? I'm looking to get the R1000 levels but have only found them in 2 sizes even though they make them...
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    How dry is dry enough for finish turning?

    I have a bunch of blackbutt, tallow, brushbox and iron bark logs that were cut down 7 to 8 months ago but were only milled into usable blocks/pieces/rounds last week. If I turn some of these pieces,...
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    Before you decide you are sorted, contact the...

    Before you decide you are sorted, contact the Council as Stinky said. I do a lot of work with Councils and each one has its own quirks. Some need PO numbers, some don't. Some what the contact person...
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    it is the incredible shrinking show! Much smaller...

    it is the incredible shrinking show! Much smaller than last year and I felt sorry for this small vendors that did set up. It is really too bad if it is dying; it usually attracts vendors from...
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    Yeah, I think so. I made 4 small test pieces this...

    Yeah, I think so. I made 4 small test pieces this afternoon (about 400mm x 300mm) each slightly different. I'll sand them and poly them tomorrow to see what they look like. I've done them at what I...
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    End Grain flooring question

    I'm looking at doing an end grain floor. I'm planning to make a few test pieces (1000mm x 1000mm or so) to see how it turns out before tackling the actual floor but I was wondering if anyone here has...
  40. I'm going to be there. I already have my tickets...

    I'm going to be there. I already have my tickets for 2 days. I have booked one of the kids into the stool making session on Sunday so I will either go Saturday and Sunday or Sunday and Monday. This...
  41. There should be lots available. Check out...

    There should be lots available. Check out stayz.com.au you should be able to find something close by very easily.
  42. Thread: Bolt needed

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    We have a place called Porters Industrial up...

    We have a place called Porters Industrial up here. I'm sure there would be something similar down your way. A place like that would have a few options for you
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    I actually added a waterproofing sealer into the...

    I actually added a waterproofing sealer into the concrete mix (RadMYX). The slab now repels water... to a degree. It isn't completely waterproofed but it is pretty good.

    Any particular brand of...
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    To paint or not to paint (New Shed Floor)

    My new shed has just been finished. It is 12 x 8m. I have a partition in the middle so I have a 6 x 8m workshop and a 6 x 8m suite for the trailer and tractor. Before I move anything in there, I was...
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    I bagged it and declared it on the way in. The...

    I bagged it and declared it on the way in. The border officers weren't interested at all. They didn't even want me to open my cases and pull it out. I'm stunned

    Procrastinating as usual
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    Okay, I managed to get out to the shed yesterday...

    Okay, I managed to get out to the shed yesterday and made s face plate. I didn't have a big enough piece that I was willing to sacrifice so I made a foot and attached a piece of ply to serve as the...
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    Thanks Paul. That would certainly save me my...

    Thanks Paul. That would certainly save me my faceplate and let me have different grits.
    Cheers,
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    I'll put together a sanding disc over the next...

    I'll put together a sanding disc over the next couple of days. I've heard only good things which is why I bought it. So, I'm hopeful. I'll give you my thoughts once I get the disc part sorted.
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    I think that may be my only option which is a...

    I think that may be my only option which is a pity as I do use the faceplate that came with the lathe, at times.
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    Jet JWS 1220 and headstock thread size

    I have a Jet JWS-1220 and recently bought a faceplate/disc sander that is supposed to go on the headstock (here is the faceplate I'm referring to). The Jet manual says that the headstock is a 1" x...
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