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2nd January 2022, 07:58 PM
Thread: When is a square not a square?
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Please provide info as it develops. Thanks.
Please provide info as it develops. Thanks.
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2nd January 2022, 06:58 PM
Thread: When is a square not a square?
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Hi Mark. It's s shame you could not get it sorted...
Hi Mark. It's s shame you could not get it sorted and functional for your needs. I would also have liked to seen the issue resolved and the root cause identified (which was the contributing item, the...
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2nd January 2022, 01:44 PM
Thread: When is a square not a square?
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Good investigation Shane. One thing worth...
Good investigation Shane.
One thing worth mentioning is ensuring the little green cams under the saw are appropriately set (taking out any slop as they glide up the rail ribs) and therefore saw... -
2nd January 2022, 11:51 AM
Thread: When is a square not a square?
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Thought I'd mention.... My own Festool FS-90 rail...
Thought I'd mention.... My own Festool FS-90 rail square with my rails attached are square and giving square cuts. Also, I've not had any customers report issues with theirs to date.
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2nd January 2022, 11:49 AM
Thread: When is a square not a square?
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Also sounds likely. Either way TSO or Festool...
Also sounds likely. Either way TSO or Festool making them, they seem identical to the TSO square.
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1st January 2022, 09:27 PM
Thread: When is a square not a square?
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Best take the square and rail back to the dealer...
Best take the square and rail back to the dealer and have whichever one is at fault (or both if necessary) swapped for a combo that is square. No point going any further until that is sorted.
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1st January 2022, 04:48 PM
Thread: When is a square not a square?
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I can't confirm this for sure, but I expect...
I can't confirm this for sure, but I expect Festool have TSO make this square for them, as Festool's square has the TSO logo on the clamp and it looks identical to TSO's GRS-16 apart from the finish...
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1st January 2022, 02:46 PM
Thread: When is a square not a square?
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Hi Mark. There are a few items in play here, the...
Hi Mark. There are a few items in play here, the Festool square, the rail, the saw and the timber, your reference square/s. Can I try and eliminate or focus down to the offending item/s? Starting...
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31st December 2021, 06:36 PM
Thread: When is a square not a square?
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It's a shame you're having some problems there....
It's a shame you're having some problems there. Definitely take it back to the store for suitable resolutions.
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11th October 2021, 02:18 PM
Thread: Pat on the back
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Cheers John. Thanks for your patience. :B
Cheers John. Thanks for your patience. :B
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27th February 2020, 06:57 PM
Thread: Can't get in contact with Ideal Tools
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The beautiful thing about relocating is getting a...
The beautiful thing about relocating is getting a new NBN connection.... or maybe not. :C
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10th September 2018, 11:38 PM
Thread: Melbourne show 2018
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I understand the dates of the show for each state...
I understand the dates of the show for each state will shift (if necessary) to avoid clashes like that you mention.
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10th September 2018, 06:59 PM
Thread: Melbourne show 2018
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Candice confirmed this morning it is going back...
Candice confirmed this morning it is going back to the Melbourne Showgrounds for 2019.
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10th September 2018, 03:53 PM
Thread: Melbourne show 2018
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I would largely agree with Doug. There was valid...
I would largely agree with Doug. There was valid scepticism regarding the show and reason for people to not be sure of its future. I for one (as an exhibitor) was not sure how it could be improved....
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10th September 2018, 01:03 PM
Thread: Melbourne show 2018
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PARKING: I failed in my mission to identify the...
PARKING: I failed in my mission to identify the free off-sire parking that was at the show, as things were a bit fluid. However the nearby parking seems to be adequate. I asked Candice for some more...
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5th September 2018, 11:48 PM
Thread: Melbourne show 2018
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Cheers. I'll find out tomorrow during setup...
Cheers.
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5th September 2018, 10:10 PM
Thread: Melbourne show 2018
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Regarding FREE PARKING: I spoke with the...
Regarding FREE PARKING: I spoke with the organisers today and they say there is a combination of free on-site parking and free off site parking, about 2 minutes walk away is another car park set...
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5th September 2018, 10:59 AM
Thread: Melbourne show 2018
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Not sure. I can confirm tomorrow whilst I'm there...
Not sure. I can confirm tomorrow whilst I'm there doing set-up.
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5th September 2018, 12:16 AM
Thread: Melbourne show 2018
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Parking is free for people visiting Seaworks...
Parking is free for people visiting Seaworks Venue for a show.
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3rd September 2018, 01:04 PM
Thread: Melbourne show 2018
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Some additional information... In the below list...
Some additional information... In the below list of exhibitors it lists IDEAL TOOLS. We will be there but not with out Ideal Tools store products, we are primarily demonstrating our Logosol (Sweden)...
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13th July 2018, 12:38 PM
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Hard to know what moisture content will be...
Hard to know what moisture content will be internally. I have slabbed 15 year old fallen trees and internal MC was above 40% even though externally it seems bone dry. Mostly Messmate, I can't speak...
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3rd July 2018, 12:39 AM
Thread: Yukon Chain Saw
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I could not speak for the Yukon itself, but I...
I could not speak for the Yukon itself, but I have had numerous conversations with people who have owned similar "knock-off" chainsaws. Most of the conversations are in the context of them now...
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19th June 2018, 01:18 PM
Thread: Best portable mill for Australian hardwoods
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Hi Glenn, Can you clarify the dimensions (logs...
Hi Glenn,
Can you clarify the dimensions (logs and output) and volumes you plan to mill? Mostly slabs, posts, boards, etc?
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7th May 2018, 05:41 PM
Thread: Festool DTS 400 vs DTSC 400 (Maybe RO90)
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My thoughts are the DTS/DTSC are far move useful...
My thoughts are the DTS/DTSC are far move useful than the RTS/RTSC as the DTS/DTSC has similar surface area over all to the RTS/RTSC but the advantages of the delta tip.
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12th February 2018, 12:12 PM
Thread: logosol bandsaw mill
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Some info on how the new Logosol B751 bandsaw is...
Some info on how the new Logosol B751 bandsaw is going in Australia can be found on our Facebook page... https://www.facebook.com/pg/Logosol.Australia/posts/?ref=page_internal
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7th February 2018, 11:33 PM
Thread: Saw chain recommendation
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Hi BobL. I expect you know this already, but for...
Hi BobL. I expect you know this already, but for the benefit of others...
With Stihl 3/8th low pro chain the drive link is 1.3mm gauge... Stihl name this 'picco'. So you need a 3/8th lowpro... -
7th February 2018, 06:05 PM
Thread: Saw chain recommendation
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This is trying not to be an ad, but trying to...
This is trying not to be an ad, but trying to throw some more information into the discussion. Most of the time we use a Stihl 3/8th low profile full compliment chains semi-chisel chain with with 10...
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4th October 2017, 09:11 AM
Thread: logosol bandsaw mill
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BAHCO have been making metal cutting bandsaw...
BAHCO have been making metal cutting bandsaw blades for a long while. And of course most people will come across BAHCO hacksaw blades and handtools in many stores. Further advancing timber bandsaw...
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2nd October 2017, 07:27 PM
Thread: logosol bandsaw mill
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I'm just returning from Sweden where I have been...
I'm just returning from Sweden where I have been exploring the new Logosol B751 bandsaw. Lots of discussion with BAHCO about the different types of blades for that mill... spring steel, bi-metal and...
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15th September 2017, 09:21 AM
Thread: logosol bandsaw mill
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As many below mention. Blade sharpening solution...
As many below mention. Blade sharpening solution needs to be considered by anyone thinking of getting a new band saw mill. Some are lucky enough to have the option of a local pro sharpener, but these...
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13th September 2017, 05:02 PM
Thread: logosol bandsaw mill
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Hi Stevo and co. As soon as the new Logosol...
Hi Stevo and co.
As soon as the new Logosol BAND751 bandsaws land in Aus we will be giving them a thorough testing on Australian timbers. Can't wait! :U
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30th August 2017, 08:53 AM
Thread: Seeking help re OF Festo 2000E Router
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You are on the right track. Definitely not a...
You are on the right track. Definitely not a cheep tool. I expect worth more than $400 if in very good condition and put on eBay. Although I've not done any recent research. The OF2000 us...
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22nd August 2017, 10:14 PM
Thread: Maddening Domino problem
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The fence can drift after some use. This can...
The fence can drift after some use. This can happen with a new machine or a machine getting regular use. After some time the fence holding mechanism has bedded in the lever does not seem to clamp...
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11th March 2017, 09:42 PM
Thread: CSMing with Lopro chain
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Sounds interesting. It would be great to see some...
Sounds interesting. It would be great to see some video some time if at all possible.
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7th March 2017, 09:09 PM
Thread: Vecturo. Anyone have one?
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7th March 2017, 08:28 PM
Thread: Festool in action
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Yes,good to see you back.:)
Yes,good to see you back.:)
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7th March 2017, 08:26 PM
Thread: Vecturo. Anyone have one?
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The blades are the same format. I'm not sure if...
The blades are the same format. I'm not sure if they come from the same factory or have the same sources. But I'm pretty sure the Vecturo plunge accessory and a couple of other FastFix accessories...
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7th March 2017, 06:50 PM
Thread: Vecturo. Anyone have one?
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This is not answering your question, but I just...
This is not answering your question, but I just wanted to mention the Festool Vecturo is a close relation to the Fein Super-Cut (pro model) not the Fein MultiMaster (handyman) model. But Festool has...
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7th March 2017, 06:46 PM
Thread: Festool CMS new model coming?
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No new CMS that I am aware of. I would not read...
No new CMS that I am aware of. I would not read too much into the stock level description of Festool AU website.
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7th March 2017, 06:30 PM
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The ETS-EC (brushless) sanders are not a...
The ETS-EC (brushless) sanders are not a replacement of the current ETS sanders, the current ETS sanders are still in production and likely to be for some time. The ETS-EC sanders are intended for a...
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20th December 2016, 05:15 PM
Thread: OF2200 - honest opinions?
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I can only speak for the Festool OF2200 here, but...
I can only speak for the Festool OF2200 here, but I recommend exploring the OF2200 by doing two things:
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18th November 2016, 03:38 PM
Thread: CSMing with Lopro chain
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Hi Bob and co. I just wanted to add a few...
Hi Bob and co.
I just wanted to add a few comments.
First... A disclosure in case it's not clear by my signature, my company Ideal Tools is the distributor of Logosol Swedish chainsaw mills in... -
11th July 2016, 07:20 PM
Thread: Sauno kiln
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Hi. Anthony from Logosol (https://logosol.com.au)...
Hi. Anthony from Logosol (Australia) here.
It’s good to see a discussion about our Sauno kiln units and thought I’d add a quick message to mention I’m happy to contribute any information I can.
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17th May 2016, 11:50 AM
Thread: Information about Dominos please
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Hi David. The DF500 will work with 4mm, 5mm,...
Hi David.
The DF500 will work with 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10m cutters and plunge (all by the 4mm) them up to 28mm deep as a mortice. The DF700 will work with longer cutters 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm and... -
28th April 2016, 11:48 AM
Thread: Quandry (domino v lens)
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Tricky indeed. Domino is nice... f2.8 at 200mm is...
Tricky indeed. Domino is nice... f2.8 at 200mm is nice also. If it was not a constant f2.8 lens I'd definitely say go for the Domino.
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28th April 2016, 11:40 AM
Thread: Quandry (domino v lens)
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Is that a constant f2.8 aperture through to 200mm?
Is that a constant f2.8 aperture through to 200mm?
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11th April 2016, 11:34 AM
Thread: New DOMINO XL Connectors tested
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Good vid. Here is a great video showing great...
Good vid. Here is a great video showing great close up images of the connectors, really helps understand how they work.
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1st March 2016, 07:43 PM
Thread: Festool vac and metal?
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As already mentioned by other members, for cold...
As already mentioned by other members, for cold metal in small quantities it should present no problems. Drilling swarf, cold cutting aluminium and steel. Sparks are a real issue, so any process that...
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28th February 2016, 03:49 PM
Thread: Rotex RO150 bad vibrations
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Hi Les. Can I clarify, is it a replacement...
Hi Les.
Can I clarify, is it a replacement medium pad that is causing the problem, or the original one and the behavior has changed over time?
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16th January 2016, 06:44 PM
Thread: First Festool purchase
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Congratulation! Good strategy, ETS150/3 now...
Congratulation!
Good strategy, ETS150/3 now and ROTEX 150 (/5) later.