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    That looks fantastic Wongo! Very elegant....

    That looks fantastic Wongo! Very elegant. :2tsup:

    Cheers,
    Gibbo.
  2. Thread: Workbench Top

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    Wow - fantastic work! Looks like a show piece...

    Wow - fantastic work! Looks like a show piece rather than a workshop fixture.
  3. Sorry TN, I can't remember what I paid at Leuco. ...

    Sorry TN, I can't remember what I paid at Leuco. I don't think it was too unreasonable though.
  4. Hi TN, I've used Leuco at Revesby and found...

    Hi TN,

    I've used Leuco at Revesby and found them to be good.

    http://www.leucoaust.com.au/

    Cheers,
    Gibbo.
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    Wow, that's looking really good Wongo!! :2tsup: ...

    Wow, that's looking really good Wongo!! :2tsup: I love blackwood.

    Cheers,
    Gibbo.
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    I'm a fan of Ubeaut dewaxed white shellac with...

    I'm a fan of Ubeaut dewaxed white shellac with traditional wax over the top. It's reasonably easy to apply, easy to repair and enhances the look of the timber beautifully. Not as hard wearing as...
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    Just saw your post now kcasser. Thanks for...

    Just saw your post now kcasser. Thanks for posting Incra's reply - I wondered exactly the same thing and haven't been using the setscrews for exactly the same reasons you stated. Now I know what...
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    Wow - striking cabinet! Well done. Love the...

    Wow - striking cabinet! Well done. Love the handle - can I ask how you managed to shape that?

    Cheers,
    Gibbo.
  9. Thread: Blackwood buffet

    by Gibbo
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    Top stuff Wongo! Looks very classy, and I love...

    Top stuff Wongo! Looks very classy, and I love the finish. :2tsup:
  10. Thread: Offcut storage

    by Gibbo
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    Great idea SilentC! Timely for me too - was just...

    Great idea SilentC! Timely for me too - was just wondering the other day what to do with those offcuts in a shed rearrangement.
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    Hey LN, looking great! Love the design evolution...

    Hey LN, looking great! Love the design evolution and the look of the timber. Watching with interest :)
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    Thanks for your comments guys. Pretty sure...

    Thanks for your comments guys.

    Pretty sure that's not the real intended use for those little blue clamps, but they worked a treat anyway :U
  13. Thread: Shavings.

    by Gibbo
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    Wow - I can see why you couldn't resist - that...

    Wow - I can see why you couldn't resist - that looks awesome!

    Off to the shed to sharpen some blades after that....
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    Bookshelf/drawer Cabinet

    Hi all,

    Well, the day has come – I have finally finished a cabinet I started a couple of years ago! The cabinet is a bookshelf/storage unit with the primary function of being able to sit my video...
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    Only have two (so far.....) ES150/5 CT33 ...

    Only have two (so far.....)

    ES150/5
    CT33

    But I have been bitten. Currently trying to decide what my next purchase will be TS55 or Fein Multimaster. Hmmm.
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    That's looking fantastic so far! You are...

    That's looking fantastic so far! You are certainly moving much faster than I could on a project like that.
  17. Thread: Variable vacuum

    by Gibbo
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    I have the Midi. Turning the suction down is...

    I have the Midi. Turning the suction down is useful when using fine grits on a sander because the grit is so flat it tends to make an excellent seal with whatever you're sanding and make it hard to...
  18. Thread: cd/dvd rack

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    Top job! It looks great - I like the design.

    Top job! It looks great - I like the design.
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    Hi Hotchips, This reply may be too late for...

    Hi Hotchips,

    This reply may be too late for you - sorry.

    I had the same issue and looked around for reducer attachments for a long time with no luck. Finally one afternoon I stumbled on an...
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    Thanks very much for your help Neil. :2tsup: ...

    Thanks very much for your help Neil. :2tsup:

    I'll strip it back, follow your advice and cross my fingers. :)

    Cheers,
    Gibbo.
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    Ah, bummer! Check out the photo - label clearly...

    Ah, bummer! Check out the photo - label clearly says Methylated Spirits, but underneath says "contains 100% hydrocarbon"). I've been had! :doh: A trap for the uninformed public. I wonder what it...
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    Thanks very much for your replies. Chipman -...

    Thanks very much for your replies.

    Chipman - thanks, it certainly was disappointing. I used the water for sanding after the finish had dried overnight to cut it back which I believe is ok...
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    Blotchy Mottled Shellac Finish

    Hi all.

    I’m having a bit of a problem with a shellac finish I’m applying to some jarrah drawer fronts and was wondering if anyone might be able to provide any hints to what the problem may be.
    ...
  24. Thread: Jet bandsaw

    by Gibbo
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    Hi Leon, I have a Powermatic 14" bandsaw which...

    Hi Leon,

    I have a Powermatic 14" bandsaw which as far as I can see is the same as the Jet in most respects (except for a few small things like a Carter quick release, lamp and sawdust blower). I...
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    My father-in-law had crazy cravings for vegemite...

    My father-in-law had crazy cravings for vegemite and bread a few years ago that went on for a fair while. Turned out he had a yeast infection in his stomach which was driving the cravings. He had...
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    After getting a bit nervous not having received...

    After getting a bit nervous not having received my invoice I checked the spam folder as Martin suggested and the sneaky thing was hiding in amongst hundreds of other spam emails.

    So if anyone else...
  27. Thread: bedside tables

    by Gibbo
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    Fantasic work! Definately post pics after the...

    Fantasic work! Definately post pics after the finish.
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    Nice one Niki! The attention to detail looks...

    Nice one Niki! The attention to detail looks like it'll make a very accurate sled. Thanks for sharing.
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    Order

    Hi Martin,

    I'd like to confirm my order from post #95 but add another two K150s. So the total order is:

    2x K60
    2x K100
    4x K150
    1x KP framing block set

    Have sent an email with the...
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    Hi Martin, Thanks heaps for organising! I'd...

    Hi Martin,

    Thanks heaps for organising!

    I'd be interested in:
    2x K60
    2x K100
    2x K150
    1x framing block set
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    Triton Gear for Sale - Sydney

    I have some Triton gear for sale in the Buy, Swap & Sell forum.

    http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?p=537495#post537495

    Cheers,
    Gibbo.
  32. Question for Supersaw owners (attaching Incra fence)?

    Hello.

    Does anyone with the supersaw have attachment holes in the front edge of the cast iron table top (both left & right wings or centre part)?

    I’ve recently splashed out and bought a Jet...
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    Wow - top job Big Shed! That is an awesome...

    Wow - top job Big Shed! That is an awesome looking set up.
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    That is stunning work Rabster! Looking forward...

    That is stunning work Rabster! Looking forward to the next attempt....
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    Wow! Dangerous indeed. It sounds like I'm gonna...

    Wow! Dangerous indeed. It sounds like I'm gonna make a mess! I might have a go following your instructions and when I stuff it up, go the section of ply option. :D Thanks very much for your help...
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    Unbelievable work Rocker! I'm insanely jealous...

    Unbelievable work Rocker! I'm insanely jealous of your talent.
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    Thanks guys. Failing finding a 125mm rock that's...

    Thanks guys. Failing finding a 125mm rock that's round enough ;) it looks like I'm going to have to replace it one way or the other. I'll get some prices. Thanks again.
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    Cutting a 125mm hole in glass window?

    I'm a bit stumped on how to go about cutting a 125mm diameter hole in a single pane glass window to install a vent for a rangehood duct. Does anyone have any experience with this? The window is in...
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    Hi Purpleheart. Stunning work! Thanks heaps...

    Hi Purpleheart.

    Stunning work! Thanks heaps for the WIP pics - really enjoying them.
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    G'day Reo, I had the same question when I bought...

    G'day Reo,
    I had the same question when I bought mine. Got sick of gaffer taping the hose to the sander. Called metabo to ask for an attachment, but they said they don't make any such beast. They...
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    G'day Cliff, As Barry said, there are a heap...

    G'day Cliff,

    As Barry said, there are a heap of variables here so I'd be hesitant to recommend a cable size in case you bury it and then the sparky refuses to connect it because he reckons it's...
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    Hi Smed, I was in a similar situation about 6...

    Hi Smed,

    I was in a similar situation about 6 months ago, and after extensive trawling of this forum came to the conclusion that the Festool was the duck's nuts if you could afford it, and if not,...
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    Thanks heaps for your help guys. Armed with your...

    Thanks heaps for your help guys. Armed with your suggestions and technique tips I had another bash. I thinned the polish even further and tried most of the above suggestions and it worked a treat! ...
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    Applying shellac with a brush?

    Hello all.

    When applying dewaxed white shellac with a brush (camel hair mop) should you vary the direction of brush strokes between coats (or should they all be in the grain direction)?

    I’m...
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    Umm,.... WOW! Awesome work Rocker! Fantastic...

    Umm,.... WOW! Awesome work Rocker! Fantastic skills to get those joints so precise.
  46. Thread: Latest project

    by Gibbo
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    Great work Peter! Love the myrtle burl veneer -...

    Great work Peter! Love the myrtle burl veneer - hope to do some bedside units in a similar style one day, but the skills escape me as yet. Nice work with the mitred corners.
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    Thanks heaps guys. I'll hopefully have another...

    Thanks heaps guys. I'll hopefully have another bash this weekend using the above info (on the real thing) and see how I go.....

    Cheers :)
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    BEFORE the glue sets?? Now that's no fun is it ...

    BEFORE the glue sets?? Now that's no fun is it :D

    I was just doing a test glue up on scrap because I've never used it before, so my cleanup was probably 20mins into about a four hour pot life...
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    Cleaning up Urea Formaldehyde glue?

    Does anyone know what should be used to clean up Urea Formaldehyde glue after gluing (both brush and wiping sqeeze out from workpiece)? I haven’t been able to find any specific info (even on the...
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    Nice work indeed! Especially using dark side...

    Nice work indeed! Especially using dark side methods - I'm not game to go there yet.
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