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Thanks guys, really appreciate you guys taking the time to reply .

Will try to send some photos over the weekend as I think the concrete colour may have faded too much to just apply a clear coat....

Would appreciate any advice regarding restoring a slate look pattern paved driveway.

I am in Adelaide.We had it done about 18 years ago and hasnt been recoated since then. I would have a go...

Hi Chris,

Thanks for that. Have seen a few of his a while ago interesting for sure!

Cheers, Jules.

Not sure if this has been covered before, couldn't find anything in the search area.

My question is has anyone been able to successfully fabricate a dust extraction system for a RAS. I have seen a...

Could possibly be Oregon, also known as Douglas Fir which was used a lot for construction mainly roofing. Also looks like the same grain structure.

Hi wireliner,

Looks a lot like Baltic pine but could possibly be Cyprus pine. Baltic was used a lot for flooring in South Australia but was usually around 140mm wide in the late 1800's, but can...

G'day guys,
I can actually get 70mm depth with the blade retracted so depending on timber thickness leave or remove.
thanks for the feedback.
Cheers, Jules.

G'day Rick,

Yes the riving knife does retract out of the way, had to make some special knobs as couldn't buy correct ones. They do the job well and are easy to use.

Now can use the saw as it...

G,day guys,

Update on my RAS journey.

I have managed to purchase almost all the parts I needed except the riving knife. I managed to make one myself as Warrick suggested out of an old saw...

G,day mate,

Just sent pm then realized you sent link to products.

Just use the Cabots 1st then lightly sand back with 240 grit paper or sanding sponge as the grain will stand up after 1st coat....

G,day awesomazz and welcome to the forum. I have recently become a member also.

The guys here are extremely helpful so its a great group to be a part of.

In the past I owned a furniture...

G'day Malb,

Not really familiar with the DW 740, sounds like the whole guard system hasn't been engineered very well.

The setup for my saw I believe is very different to yours, please correct...

G'day Rick,

Yes its the same as mine. Dont have the aluminium shaped bit, have managed to order that that along with the other fittings that go with it from the uk shop you suggested. I know I...

Hi Rick,

Thanks for the video clip, gives me an idea to work on. Will give serious consideration to your suggestion just need to work out how to fit it to the guard and raise and lower it.
Will...

G'day Rob,

Thankyou so much for going to all this trouble!

I have managed to purchase the anti kickback parts finally, but still no luck with the riving knife. Here is the only picture of a...

G'day guys,

Have had no luck with finding riving knife or associated parts. Have done a lot of searching!, I Can buy anti kickback parts from the UK so probably will pursue that option for those...

G'day Stewie,

Very generous offer mate but, My saw uses a different type unfortunately.

Thanks for taking the time to help me, out I really appreciate it!

Cheers, Jules

G'day guys,

Thanks Warrick for the diagram. Hoping someone on this forum has an old RAS that maybe is not working anymore and are prepared to sell me the parts I am looking for.

I have recently...

G'day guys,

The DeWalt DW125 and later models had riving knives factory fitted to the guard.

I don't have room for a table saw so need to safely rip with my RAS. I have just purchased the Mr....

Hi guys, not meaning to be defensive but I will be using this saw for ripping. That's one of the reasons I bought it.

I don't have room for a table saw so trying to get the best from my RAS....

Hi Graeme,

Thanks for the link and info, will follow that up for sure.

Cheers.

G'day to all,

Not sure if this is the correct forum but here goes.

Recently purchased DeWalt DW125 RAS without riving knife. Parts now discontinued and seem to be impossible to find secondhand....

Thanks, great to be onboard.

Hi fellow woodworkers, new to this forum, hoping for some help!

Recently purchased a DeWalt DW125 RAS that is in pretty good nick. Only problem I have found so far is anti kickback missing and...

Newbie here,
Hope to be able to help and be helped by fellow woodworkers.
Carpenter by trade, wanting to increase cabinet making skills and master workshop machinery.
Hobby only!