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18th June 2019, 10:46 PM
Thread: Cost of Laminate V Veneer V Solid Wood
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Cost of Laminate V Veneer V Solid Wood
Based In NZ. Have a kitchen concept by an independent designer who then works with a variety of companies to source, fabricate and install. We have a long benchtop in the middle that is a...
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12th January 2019, 09:11 AM
Thread: Extension tables on the Hammer A3-31
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Extension tables on the Hammer A3-31
Been using the machine a lot over the festive period and very much loving the bang on accuracy it provides. I have come across something odd hence the following query.
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6th January 2019, 07:02 PM
Thread: Hammer N4400 and N3800 - costs
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Around $4800 in NZ inc GST. Somewhat more than...
Around $4800 in NZ inc GST. Somewhat more than the prevalent exchange rate would infer from the $3k Ozzie price.:o:no::roll:
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3rd January 2019, 09:37 PM
Thread: Crosscut Sled 5 cut method
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Thanks all for the comments and no dial guage...
Thanks all for the comments and no dial guage just now but was looking at one in the local ( opened today) Machinery House in Christchurch. The table saw blade is near perfect to the mitre slots....
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3rd January 2019, 09:36 AM
Thread: Crosscut Sled 5 cut method
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Thanks all - including the advice to get...
Thanks all - including the advice to get outdoors. It's a tad hot in sunny Christchurch just now. Got bored late last night so took it all apart. Have now remade it all with a 16/17mm mdf base that...
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2nd January 2019, 07:27 PM
Thread: Crosscut Sled 5 cut method
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Crosscut Sled 5 cut method
So. Made my first cross cut sled. 17mm ply. Hardwood runners. No wobble or side to side. Runs dead straight with no slop. Made rear fence from solid piece of Rimu. Dimensioned it on jointer and it's...
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28th November 2018, 10:16 AM
Thread: Bandsaw Choice in NZ
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Thanks all. Any Carbatec, Ascent or Jet owners...
Thanks all. Any Carbatec, Ascent or Jet owners here. The price I'm looking at for the N4400 including ceramic guides and base is around $5800 with the basic bandsaw being $4850 ish. While money is...
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25th November 2018, 08:47 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Choice in NZ
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Hi Albert. Thx for that. Only single phase but...
Hi Albert. Thx for that. Only single phase but have 15 and 20A circuits installed. Not sure yet on the Hammer/ Felder prices - have asked for a price from Jacks.co.nz.
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25th November 2018, 05:50 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Choice in NZ
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Bandsaw Choice in NZ
Hi folks. Further to the help in securing a tablesaw and jointer / planer I am looking to add to the garage setup with a bandsaw. Santa is being good to me this xmas. Have a few choices in NZ and...
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15th November 2018, 05:49 PM
Thread: Hammer a3-31 Coplanar
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Well. That was easy. Took the plunge and got out...
Well. That was easy. Took the plunge and got out a spanner. Had a few goes adjusting one of the 'locking handle side' bolts on the infeed table. Now got it to between 0.1 and 0.2 at the end of the...
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15th November 2018, 05:26 PM
Thread: Hammer a3-31 Coplanar
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Thx Elan. Agreed entirely re will I notice it...
Thx Elan. Agreed entirely re will I notice it enough in what I am doing or am I just looking for some theoretical perfection. Hard to tell that at this time as still a complete novice on this type...
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15th November 2018, 04:22 PM
Thread: Hammer a3-31 Coplanar
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Hammer a3-31 Coplanar
So...Been playing a lot with this and learning how to joint bits of wood. I've just purchased a 38" Veritas Aluminium Straight Edge to check the tables. Having heard so much about these machines...
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2nd November 2018, 03:15 PM
Thread: Hammer a3-31 Fence
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Thanks for all the help Chris. Had it all setup...
Thanks for all the help Chris. Had it all setup last night and noticed that the digital clock accessory was not stopping cleanly on a number but was split between the 1 and 2, 2 and 3 etc. Took it...
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1st November 2018, 03:42 PM
Thread: Hammer a3-31 Fence
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Hi Chris. Hammer USA instructions -...
Hi Chris. Hammer USA instructions - http://maschinen.felder-gruppe.at/uploads/document/HA_USA_fencerailmount_instructions_A331.pdf
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1st November 2018, 07:20 AM
Thread: Hammer a3-31 Fence
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Hi. Thanks for the feedback. I've reread my post...
Hi. Thanks for the feedback. I've reread my post Derek and it isn't the clearest. There isn't any issues with tilting the table etc / fence getting in the way. That's all good. It's just the...
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31st October 2018, 10:40 PM
Thread: Hammer a3-31 Fence
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Hammer a3-31 Fence
Hi again folks. Following on from lots of great advice on here I splashed out on the a3-31 combo. Had it for about a week as needed to wait 3 months on stock arriving into NZ. Set it up reasonably...
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13th August 2018, 08:48 AM
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Just been pointed here from my own post. Wish I'd...
Just been pointed here from my own post. Wish I'd seen this about 6 weeks ago when sparky was installing new circuits - he put in a 16A C Curve breaker and about 30% of the time it trips on startup. ...
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13th August 2018, 05:58 AM
Thread: New Sawstop PCS tripping breaker
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Hi Midnight Man. Thankyou for that. I did search...
Hi Midnight Man. Thankyou for that. I did search but couldn't find anything like that. I will chat to the sparky and see about changing it for the D curve breaker. Funny enough we did chat about it...
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12th August 2018, 04:58 PM
Thread: New Sawstop PCS tripping breaker
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New Sawstop PCS tripping breaker
So had it a few weeks. Not really used it until today other than checking alignment etc. On the odd startup it will trip the breaker. Did it once this morning. Not at all this afternoon - maybe 12 to...
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29th July 2018, 03:05 PM
Thread: JET-DC1200VX Clunk while slowing down
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Thankyou for that clear explanation. Much...
Thankyou for that clear explanation. Much appreciated
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29th July 2018, 06:41 AM
Thread: JET-DC1200VX Clunk while slowing down
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JET-DC1200VX Clunk while slowing down
Just purchased from Carbatec. Built it and switched on for a couple of seconds. All good. Switched off, and the fan starts to slow down. After about 6 seconds there is an loud audible 'clunk' and...
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15th July 2018, 10:47 PM
Thread: Considering a bandsaw for small hobby shop
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HI Paul. Neighbour Sparky putting in a couple of...
HI Paul. Neighbour Sparky putting in a couple of extra circuits into the garage - a 15 amp for the TS and a 20 amp for the jointer /planer and possibly the n4400 if and when i pull the trigger on it.
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13th July 2018, 05:25 PM
Thread: Considering a bandsaw for small hobby shop
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Yeah. Washing machine and tumble dryer have no...
Yeah. Washing machine and tumble dryer have no other homes they can goto. Seems to be a kiwi thing - either a standalone laundry room or encapsulated in the garage by a big sink. We have the...
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13th July 2018, 04:50 PM
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Thanks heaps for that. Should be getting it end...
Thanks heaps for that. Should be getting it end Sept. TS and dusty in next 10 days and sparky in next 5 days. Planning on putting about 4 x 20 AMPS and 4 x 15 AMPS outlets around the garage. Won't...
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13th July 2018, 04:48 PM
Thread: Considering a bandsaw for small hobby shop
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Thanks for all that. I've decided to get the main...
Thanks for all that. I've decided to get the main components into place first - TS, Dusty and Planer/Jointer, play around with them for a few months, try some different layouts / mobile layouts etc...
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11th July 2018, 10:06 PM
Thread: Considering a bandsaw for small hobby shop
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Considering a bandsaw for small hobby shop
Long time woodworker based in NZ - nice hand tools - various power tools of differing quality. Took the crunch and have on order ( thanks to folks around this forum ) - Sawstop Cabinet, Hammer A3 31...
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1st July 2018, 03:12 PM
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Waiting on a price as Jacks - local supplier...
Waiting on a price as Jacks - local supplier doesn't like to put anything up in catalogs or online. I am thinking the smaller version the RL125 will be too expensive - might be wrong - my guess for...
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1st July 2018, 02:42 PM
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Okay. Thanks for that Bob..Strike another one :) ...
Okay. Thanks for that Bob..Strike another one :) So.. Given the limitations of my setup which primarily are internally located, max height of 2.3m, can't directly vent externally so needs to run...
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1st July 2018, 01:45 PM
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As a standalone cyclone filter- 3HP - would this...
As a standalone cyclone filter- 3HP - would this be significantly different in performance from the Jet I was looking at. Only concern I have is the ports seem to be 4" give or take. In looking at...
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29th June 2018, 01:14 PM
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Thankyou all for the thoughts. One option I just...
Thankyou all for the thoughts. One option I just considered was the Felder AF16 which is a 3HP basic dusty. It has a bag - likely 5 micron so would need enclosed. Could run 6" pipes from that and...
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28th June 2018, 06:00 PM
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Thanks all. I'm going to have some extra circuits...
Thanks all. I'm going to have some extra circuits run by a sparky as the Hammer requires a 20amp circuit / connection for startup etc. Think I'll run some 15 amps around as well to where the dusty...
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28th June 2018, 04:22 PM
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Hi Chris. For now the Clearview is off the list....
Hi Chris. For now the Clearview is off the list. While appreciating it may well be the gold standard choice, for now it will be one of the more traditional dustys. I might revisit it in the future...
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28th June 2018, 09:41 AM
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Thanks to you both. Clearview into the roof while...
Thanks to you both. Clearview into the roof while possibly doable involves a lot of work and don't want to do that in the interim. Some structural stuff required as well so that's a nogo. In knowing...
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27th June 2018, 09:17 PM
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Got the Saw, Jointer/Thicknesser and now need the DC
Hi folks. Posted about 12 months ago on Dust Collection in a 2 car garage - roughly 5.5x5.5m and have re-read all those posts. Apart from a fridge and a washing machine it's all mine for making dust...
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27th June 2018, 03:44 PM
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Thanks all and thanks for the NZ companies as...
Thanks all and thanks for the NZ companies as well. I had a look at Chevpac NZ previously and having to rely on the online presence as haven't been into their shop they seem to be a reseller for...
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26th June 2018, 06:43 PM
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Thanks for all the help. Second hand in NZ seems...
Thanks for all the help. Second hand in NZ seems to range from 40 years old, found in a barn, missing parts, might run and retails for 70% of a brand new machine or a 2 year old benchtop, hammered...
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25th June 2018, 10:31 PM
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Thanks for those thoughts. Powermatic for most of...
Thanks for those thoughts. Powermatic for most of the stuff ( other than the TS) would be an ideal choice. I loved the Powermatic stuff from watching Woodsmith a few years back. However prices here...
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25th June 2018, 09:05 PM
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Struggling a bit with Jointer, Thicknesser or Combo
Hi folks. Would appreciate some assistance. Based NZ. Only really have Carbatec NZ to purchase from and based on their 'competitive' pricing they keep informing us of I'm guessing they know it. ...
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22nd June 2018, 04:51 PM
Thread: Amazon purchases and new GST Rules
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Seeing this arriving on the shores of NZ in the...
Seeing this arriving on the shores of NZ in the next 12 months there is still significant uncertainty this side of the ditch re how / when / the cost of implementing it. Re Price Gouging and hiding...
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12th July 2017, 06:20 PM
Thread: My general purpose workbench
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My local bunnings sells it. H3 treated Pine....
My local bunnings sells it. H3 treated Pine. Various shapes and sizes.
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4th July 2017, 08:07 PM
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Thanks again to everyone for their patience. So....
Thanks again to everyone for their patience. So. Just need to go find some kit. Have also emailed clearvue oz but their website doesn't seem to have been touched with Jan closing dates still up and...
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4th July 2017, 08:33 AM
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Thanks Muchacho I thought buying the power...
Thanks Muchacho
I thought buying the power tools would cause me the 'decision' issues but it would appear that's the easy part compared to dust collection J
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3rd July 2017, 04:08 PM
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So Clearvue is looking more like a possible...
So Clearvue is looking more like a possible option but have read good and bad reviews re build quality and it consisting of lots of diy parts. Coming to the conclusion I'm stuck with something...
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3rd July 2017, 12:15 PM
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Thanks heaps for the help folks. To answer some...
Thanks heaps for the help folks. To answer some questions and ask some more of mine.
No cars in the garage. They are parked on driveway so I have all the space to setup permanently.
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2nd July 2017, 02:47 PM
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Some advice appreciated for small garage hobby shop
So. After many years of lurking around forums I have been instructed by the good lady to stop dreaming and buy some nice kit. I plan to use the garage attached to the house as the workshop. Standard...