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    Thanks for all the responses folks. Looks like I...

    Thanks for all the responses folks. Looks like I have some reading and planning to do.

    jonathan
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    Thanks for all the responses, that's given me...

    Thanks for all the responses, that's given me some more thinking to do. From what I had previously gathered I should run 150mm as far as possible and if I drop that to 100mm at the machines I should...
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    Thanks for the tip. I presume that means those...

    Thanks for the tip. I presume that means those sort of places are happy selling to the general public?
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    Source for 150mm pvc fittings

    Through a bit of ebay luck I am now the proud owner of a 3hp dustie. I was planning to run 150mm pvc & branch off to 100mm closer to the machines.

    I swung through Bunnings today and although they...
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    Um, it was the *2009* bessey clamp buy, I'm...

    Um, it was the *2009* bessey clamp buy, I'm afraid you've already missed the boat.
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    Minor clarification, but square drive is not a...

    Minor clarification, but square drive is not a new invention. It pre-dates hex. Probably remained a bit obscure internationally because Robertson got burned (in a business sense) in England and then...
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    And I have to work :-(

    And I have to work :-(
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    Waldo, Those racks that look to be big dowels...

    Waldo,

    Those racks that look to be big dowels in 4x2 uprights seem a great idea. Are the dowels horizontal or angled up slightly?
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    Grabbed my clamps this morning - my first...

    Grabbed my clamps this morning - my first K-bodies - and I love them, as does my 2 year old daughter who helped pick them up. I'm not sure if I'll get the framing blocks back from her!

    Thanks...
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    I'll wait for the blocks to arrive too. Thanks.

    I'll wait for the blocks to arrive too. Thanks.
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    I'm hoping the lack of a KPR on their was just a...

    I'm hoping the lack of a KPR on their was just a typo. It's listed on my invoice so hopefully will be ok.
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    As a resident of Croydon South who no longer has...

    As a resident of Croydon South who no longer has to drive to Berwick ... w00t!
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    Colin did actually say he would email each of us...

    Colin did actually say he would email each of us with the invoice attached. So there's no need to panic
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    Thanks for those responses. Both points make...

    Thanks for those responses. Both points make perfect sense now you point them out.
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    Mortise & tenon vs half lap

    This may be enough of a newbie question to make some people shake their heads, but I figure I'll never know if I don't ask.

    The simple question is this - is there a strength or longevity...
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    And now we have a "Rare Veritas chisel plane" up...

    And now we have a "Rare Veritas chisel plane" up for sale. Apparently it is a "Rare collector's item", but looks remarkably like their currently available invisible nailer kit which is obviously not...
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    i tried tweaking it with the screwdriver but it's...

    i tried tweaking it with the screwdriver but it's still not picking up the small nails.
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    I happened to be in Aldi this morning so I...

    I happened to be in Aldi this morning so I decided to grab the stud/metal detector & give it a try.

    Unfortunately, while it finds some stuff, it misses some to. I started running it over door...
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    Ouch! They seemed to have stalled at $56 so I...

    Ouch!

    They seemed to have stalled at $56 so I stopped looking.

    But now I can't look away. It's a bit like watching a car accident really.

    Is it possible to contact a bidder to warn them if...
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    Thanks

    Thanks for the feedback folks, I think I get some neckband ones and see how they go.

    From a couple of the posts it seems that they still have a small headband. Is this right?
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    Neckband Peltor earmuffs

    I have decided to get some Peltor earmuffs to replace the cheapo things I wear now.

    My question though, is whether anyone uses the neckband versions (rather than headband) and how comfortable they...
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    That must be frustrating. I don't remember ever...

    That must be frustrating. I don't remember ever having a problem with a seller. I had a frustrating buyer once, but nothing major.
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    More eBay madness

    I love browsing & buying from eBay as much as the next person, but a pair of used duoklamps still have almost 5 days to go and are already selling for more than a couple of brand new ones from...
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    but it appears "like it is in great shape"!

    but it appears "like it is in great shape"!
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    Tips for making jewellery

    I'm thinking about playing with making a few bits of jewellery (from wood, of course) but have a couple of questions. If anyone can help, or point me in the right direction to read up some more, that...
  26. I had thought that maybe my fingers will just...

    I had thought that maybe my fingers will just toughen up.

    Problem is, my woodwork is very much an occasional weekend pursuit so I may go weeks without handling a chisel. That gives my fingers...
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    Thanks for the responses folks, I'll take some sandpaper gently to the corners and se how that goes.

    I might try to observe my technique a bit too & see what I'm actually doing. I don;t usually...
  28. Chisel technique, or how to stop cutting my fingers

    I have a bit of a newbie question, sorry if it's a silly one.

    The sides of my chisels are very sharp and every time I use them in a way that involves holding the blade (paring etc), I end up with...
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    new entry?

    Is it too late to get in on the buy, having failed to express my interest in the first round?
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    Thanks everyone for your responses to my original...

    Thanks everyone for your responses to my original question and to Blackapple for the info straight from the horse's mouth, so to speak.

    Will have to have a look at your handles now, having just...
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    I think that video illustrates the properties of...

    I think that video illustrates the properties of friday afternoon drinksies at the popular woodworking offices!

    Looks like they were having a ball.
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    I'm in Croydon, but it will be a bit hard to...

    I'm in Croydon, but it will be a bit hard to organise a lift. My timing depends too much on a baby and a toddler and nap times, etc. Also, part of the deal was that I would take the toddler with me...
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    Blackapple toolworks?

    Anyone heard of Blackapple toolworks?

    They're local, and say they're going to start producing cast iron and wooden planes. I'd be curious if anyone has the inside goss and knows about quality,...
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    This is so not fair. Just getting into...

    This is so not fair.

    Just getting into woodwork and I was all set to visit the TWW show last year until I was struck down with gastro for the weekend.

    So I see this mini show and figure it...
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    Let me join in the chorus and say that is a...

    Let me join in the chorus and say that is a beautiful cabinet and also a beautiful collection of tools.

    Thanks for sharing your progress.
  36. Thread: Makita LXT Range

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    You don't work for Makita by any chance do you?

    You don't work for Makita by any chance do you?
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    Very tidy work!

    Very tidy work!
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    20% off everything at Mitre10

    For those not yet aware, Mitre10 have a 20% off everything sale today. They also claim to have "manager's specials" of up to 40% but I didn't notice any of them in the areas I was looking at.

    Got...
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    Do you have a website mapleman?

    Do you have a website mapleman?
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    That's a nice set of toys you have there Derek. ...

    That's a nice set of toys you have there Derek.

    I have a Vesper sliding bevel and it really is a beautiful and solid piece of kit. Part of me likes the idea of a matching square. Part of me likes...
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    Squares: Clenton vs Vesper

    Timber & brass body, brass blade, adjustable.
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    Brass stock (timber inlay), stainless steel blade, non-adjustable.

    Decisions, decisions, decisions.

    Or maybe I'm just dreaming.
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    I think the ones on the Wood Whisperer uses are...

    I think the ones on the Wood Whisperer uses are the Tite-Hammers by Glen Drake, I think they look very cool, but I'm new to all this so don't really know.

    I made a simple mallet out of some bits...
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    Santa

    Was Santa good to everyone?

    He dropped off a set of forstner bits and a couple of Bessey TG clamps for me. Have a strange urge to clamp some timber together and fill it with an assortment of holes...
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    I wouldn't mind seeing some pics of the jig. ...

    I wouldn't mind seeing some pics of the jig.

    Thanks
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    Rob, if you want to broaden your weather testing...

    Rob, if you want to broaden your weather testing program, feel free to send a shiny NX60 my way and I'll happily expose it to some Melbourne rain and hail for you ;-)
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    Thanks for pointing that out Michael. It makes...

    Thanks for pointing that out Michael. It makes perfect sense and is obviously a good idea.

    I imagine I could have happily gone and built it the way I said then got to the end before realising the...
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    Wow. Lots more good suggestions there. I've also...

    Wow. Lots more good suggestions there. I've also discovered some lengths of hardwood sitting in the shed too. haven't taken the rule to them, but probably something like 140 x 19 or thereabouts.

    I...
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    Is that the "Incra gauge...

    Is that the "Incra gauge"?

    http://www.incra.com/images/incragauge_zoom.jpg
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    Thanks for the responses. I'll go and have a...

    Thanks for the responses. I'll go and have a closer look at the oregon & see what the condition is like then start to settle on some plans.

    Where can I buy a piece of 32 mm ply (or mdf for that...
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    Fair enough. Thanks for clearing that up. ...

    Fair enough.

    Thanks for clearing that up.

    So I still have a decision to make if I decide to get one :-)
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