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    HELP I'd stick to any of the reputable brands, ie...

    I'd stick to any of the reputable brands, ie milwaukee, makita, diablo, bosche etc.
    Multitool blades are relatively cheap and don't particularly last very long to warrant buying cheap blades, so...
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    Do you see yourself working late into the night?,...

    Do you see yourself working late into the night?, if not i'd recommend going a different route and boost natural lighting into the space ie through skylights. We've got a few inside our place they...
  3. are you trying to change the look of it or...

    are you trying to change the look of it or refresh the finish?

    As if it were me i'd give it a good sanding with an RO sander, mostly to scuff up the surface. Clean it with some sugar soap, let it...
  4. We're not talking coffee beans here that go stale...

    We're not talking coffee beans here that go stale after a month of being roasted.

    You'll be fine, I've had tb3 sit in an uninsulated shed for years and they still pour fine. Once they get gluggy...
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    I'd recommend getting a CBN wheel and sticking it...

    I'd recommend getting a CBN wheel and sticking it on your current grinder, no need for slow speed grinder as CBN wheels do not heat your tools any where near as quickly as regular grinding wheels...
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    love these boards! Particularly like the fact...

    love these boards!

    Particularly like the fact that they are no nonsense board that allows the natural beauty of the wood to be its defining feature rather than alot of boards i see these days that...
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    If your filters are getting caked up you've most...

    If your filters are getting caked up you've most likely got a leak, the wet bag most probably contributed as any moisture would have caused the dust to cake on solid, severely limiting the machines...
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    Google the part number, the number is generally...

    Google the part number, the number is generally the original manufacturers part number that has been badged "Carbatec" any of the user manuals will be able to guide you to what you're trying to do.
    ...
  9. No idea about HE guide, love my MKII. I find...

    No idea about HE guide, love my MKII.

    I find with the MKII, technique is key. Bit too much pressure on one side and it'll start to skew, but its easy enough to even out by adding pressure on the...
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    Its generally recommended that the filters get...

    Its generally recommended that the filters get replaced every 3-6 months of regular use. As BobL states as a DIYer you could probably let this go for bit longer depending on how you've stored them....
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    Would second speaking to a sparky (or two or...

    Would second speaking to a sparky (or two or three) and outline what you are planning on running. As they will then spec your system according to the appropriate standards.

    From what you outline...
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    i started using sketchup many years ago, but...

    i started using sketchup many years ago, but switched over to Fusion360 a few years ago and haven't looked elsewhere

    I primarily only do a model with something that requires me to plan out...
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    Not really, at full extension, the far edge gets...

    Not really, at full extension, the far edge gets little bit iffy, at which point I'd opt to use a sled over a mitre guage
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    Particle board, didn't realise ikea/officeworks...

    Particle board, didn't realise ikea/officeworks did anything in solid timber...

    most of the boards are <3/4" thick the main top close to 30mm.
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    depends if you need it or not. Majority of...

    depends if you need it or not.

    Majority of the time mine is set to one of a handful of angles i commonly use, for me having the extra detents will increase the likelihood of selecting the wrong...
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    Case for Pocket holes: - You're in need of...

    Case for Pocket holes:
    - You're in need of something quick
    - You plan on pulling it apart at some point
    - You don't have many clamps
    - You lack skills to use alternate methods
    - You're not...
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    The issue with putting a decent sized motor of...

    The issue with putting a decent sized motor of anything is to do with safety or the perceived safety of the vehicle. Ie is everything spec'ed to work together for example are the tyres/brakes going...
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    I've got an incra, very useful when you start...

    I've got an incra, very useful when you start factoring all the add-ons like flip stops and extensions. Sure there are others that are cheaper, but as far as I'm concerned the incra leaves little to...
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    The way i see it, its the loading part that is...

    The way i see it, its the loading part that is difficult, cutting is easy.

    So, when i need to break sheet goods down, I'd set up some saw horses to lay the sheets on, back the ute up slide sheets...
  20. I'm in the same boat you are currently building...

    I'm in the same boat you are currently building storage with drawers.

    The issue i find with building anything for storage is you need to have what you're planning on storing in mind, without this...
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    you could also do that with a table saw and a...

    you could also do that with a table saw and a couple of straight edges, so no need to get a routerbit for a once off job.

    A quick google/youtube search will point you in the right direction.
    ...
  22. Sounds good, but dust extraction options are...

    Sounds good, but dust extraction options are pretty limited
  23. Have you reached out to AAMI? From my experience...

    Have you reached out to AAMI?
    From my experience with AAMI, they are not a budget home insurance company but they do offer home business insurance. They do have clauses that may prevent them from...
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    Getting a 6m hose is probably going to be the...

    Getting a 6m hose is probably going to be the biggest limitation. have you considered buying one and running some pvc ducting?

    Mine is currently setup with 2" pvc ducting, any vacuum can then be...
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    short answer not very long. I've made some...

    short answer not very long.

    I've made some forms turned on a lathe using chipboard. I was sharpening my chisels every 10 mins or so in order to keep turning, so its def hard on the tools.
  26. Thread: drawer runners

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    find a buddy with an ABN (or set one up for...

    find a buddy with an ABN (or set one up for yourself) and set up a trade account with your local cabinet hardware distributor.

    Still not cheap, but significantly cheaper than going to your usual...
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    i'd opt for no finish. Unless you're making it...

    i'd opt for no finish.

    Unless you're making it for your grandies (and you're expecting lots) i'd skip the finish. kids will outgrow the sandpit well and truely before wood rot becomes an issue.
    ...
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    Second Mobyturns view, Look for any bandsaw...

    Second Mobyturns view,

    Look for any bandsaw >14" with a solid column.

    Good sharp blades are key, and guides set up correctly will reduce/eliminate drift. HP isn't that important, and most...
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    i've got a mix of Sherwood and Carbatec stuff in...

    i've got a mix of Sherwood and Carbatec stuff in my shed. In my experience the Carbatec stuff is no frills machinery that just works (and lasts). Sherwood on the other hand tries to do the same but...
  30. i'd give everything a good scrub with steel brush...

    i'd give everything a good scrub with steel brush to remove any loose bits, then proceed to sand, start with 120 grit then go to 180. Wipe everything down with tack cloth and proceed with oil finish....
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    i've seen legs made using mouldings from...

    i've seen legs made using mouldings from Bunnings. Obviously if your clients are after a single piece made from the same species this method won't work, but the process is:
    - Get a square blank and...
  32. Thread: Sleep deprived

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    obviously everyone's experiences are different...

    obviously everyone's experiences are different and i'd recommend seeking the services of a GP is you're really struggling with it.

    As for me normally when i wake up at night and can't get back to...
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    From what i gather there's a few steps to carry...

    From what i gather there's a few steps to carry out to migrate your email to "The messaging Company" but once you do you've got a year to sort everything out or longer. Obviously if they don't start...
  34. No worries, it's probably one of the better...

    No worries, it's probably one of the better written manuals out there. When I use mine I always have it opened and go through step by step.

    Also doesn't help that I pull it out probably once...
  35. Are you using a sacrificial board behind the cut?...

    Are you using a sacrificial board behind the cut? This will support the back of the piece minmising blowout.

    If you havn't read the manual it does go through some techniques/tips to help minimise...
  36. If you look at the image of the carbatec unit and...

    If you look at the image of the carbatec unit and then compare to a well made ie a Clearvue unit there's a few things that stand out.

    1) collection on the filter side, the Carbatec has a huge...
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    I don't know about your machine, but this link...

    I don't know about your machine, but this link might help you calibrate your readout. I'd imagine it'll be somewhat similar.

    How To - Fit and calibrate a digital dial indicator | Felder Group -...
  38. Clamping for longer than 24 hours won't make much...

    Clamping for longer than 24 hours won't make much of a difference.

    The final thing i'd suggest is gluing up a scrap piece of merbau but before you glue up wipe it down with turps or similar. Let...
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    one that you actually use... It depends on on...

    one that you actually use...
    It depends on on your setup and what you're cutting as some work better than others, for example with my overhead guard in place i find its easier to use scrap ive got...
  40. When you say glue is failing what exactly is...

    When you say glue is failing what exactly is happening?

    A few questions:
    - Do you know moisture content of wood?
    - are you following general guidelines of wood construction ie no end grain to...
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    Unless you've got plenty of spares I'd leave it...

    Unless you've got plenty of spares I'd leave it to the pros. If you've got spares an angle grinder works well. Just take your time and go slow, mark it out and cover plates will sort out any...
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    yes, brad nails, the small ones used in trim...

    yes, brad nails, the small ones used in trim work. Yes nails are used to hold to wall till liquid nails took hold. When driving in nails, i set the gun so it deliberately sinks the nail slightly...
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    Skirting at my place was attached purely with...

    Skirting at my place was attached purely with liquid nails, had been in place since we moved in so atleast 10 years old with no issues. We replaced our flooring about 7 years ago had to pull them off...
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    I've been using silverglide on mine, works...

    I've been using silverglide on mine, works reasonably well, only downside is you need to reapply regularly, ie when it starts squealing. I find that it works really well, with next to no buildup with...
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    Love hearing stories like this, as someone who...

    Love hearing stories like this, as someone who used to live and breath customer experience it surprises me that not more companies don't embrace the "surprise and delight" your customer mantra. Its...
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    If it's a rental I'd leave it to the landlord or...

    If it's a rental I'd leave it to the landlord or contact a locksmith to come out and do it for you then send the bill to landlord
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    If you can get the barrel out, should be able to...

    If you can get the barrel out, should be able to take it to a locksmith to have it rekeyed.
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    Could be a bunch of things, Could be technique,...

    Could be a bunch of things, Could be technique, could be fence flex, could be vibrating blade, could be one of your tooth is bent ever so slightly. Hard to say without ruling them out one by one.
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    Have you watched any videos on how to use your...

    Have you watched any videos on how to use your machine? jointers are generally set up once machines and only need a tune up when they are no longer performing how you want them to. So unless...
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    if anyone is going to help you troubleshoot your...

    if anyone is going to help you troubleshoot your issue you're going to need to provide some more info.

    Eg Brand, model what you've tried etc.

    In the mean time have you seen this video?

    118 -...
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