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26th April 2019, 04:37 PM
Thread: Pin nailer
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A brad nailer and a pin nailer are not the same...
A brad nailer and a pin nailer are not the same thing.
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26th April 2019, 04:32 PM
Thread: Pin nailer
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When you do buy a compressor, you'll wonder how...
When you do buy a compressor, you'll wonder how you managed without a compressor! 😀
Yes, you do end up buying more air tools, but you soon realise how USEFUL they are. 👌👌👍
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26th April 2019, 04:20 PM
Thread: protecting cast iron table top
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That's what I was going to suggest. My (Polish)...
That's what I was going to suggest. My (Polish) father in law - really old school and knew his stuff - used this method for years and all his equipment remained in excellent condition. I got the idea...
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23rd October 2018, 10:44 AM
Thread: Festool Market Strategy
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Yes, of course you could count on one hand the...
Yes, of course you could count on one hand the number of complaints. People could not be bothered wasting their time, knowing that nothing would happen.
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22nd October 2018, 05:30 PM
Thread: Festool Market Strategy
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It seems to me that you are a big purchaser of...
It seems to me that you are a big purchaser of Festool (or other equipment from them). They KNOW you have money to spend so you get looked after. Just good business practice!
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22nd October 2018, 05:21 PM
Thread: Festool Market Strategy
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...but THIS Mittelstand is relevant to WHOLESALE...
...but THIS Mittelstand is relevant to WHOLESALE pricing, not the restricted inability of the retailer to reduce the retail price!
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30th June 2018, 01:55 PM
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I think you will find that the tax is payable at...
I think you will find that the tax is payable at the time of payment, NOT at he time of shipping. If you order AND PAY before July 1st, then that's all you pay. Any other arrangement is retrospective...
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23rd June 2018, 12:51 PM
Thread: Building your own Kitchen Cabinets
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Hi The new kitchen looks great *EXCEPT* for...
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The new kitchen looks great *EXCEPT* for the floor. If the new floor is a step up as shown in the drawing, DON'T DO IT! This will be a major trip/safety hazard. Many times when moving... -
10th June 2018, 02:56 PM
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The multi-vee belt is MUCH better.
The multi-vee belt is MUCH better.
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23rd May 2018, 09:53 PM
Thread: Building your own Kitchen Cabinets
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Absolutely! You saved me from having to say the...
Absolutely! You saved me from having to say the same thing. :-) I thought of using the plastic feet but the plinth is so much easier and QUICKER to implement.
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23rd May 2018, 09:39 PM
Thread: Building your own Kitchen Cabinets
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Hi Seb Yes, this a good alternative. Better...
Hi Seb
Yes, this a good alternative. Better than IKEA and Bunnings options. I did review the option myself with a local cabinet maker that does the same thing. Take your plans in, describe what... -
22nd May 2018, 01:15 AM
Thread: Building your own Kitchen Cabinets
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Thank you WoodPixel, yes it was a fantastic...
Thank you WoodPixel, yes it was a fantastic bargain at that price. I don't think too many people realise just HOW USEFUL the Blum Minipress is. I have used it for various other holes other than just...
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21st May 2018, 09:42 PM
Thread: Building your own Kitchen Cabinets
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Yes, I did my own kitchen cabinets
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I did my own. The price I was quoted was in the same ballpark as your quote.
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22nd March 2018, 06:10 PM
Thread: Blast gate gallery
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Hi Bobl A good range of blast gates. I'm...
Hi Bobl
A good range of blast gates. I'm curious to know why you "build" the hole"? The gates I use...
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22nd March 2018, 05:58 PM
Thread: Drilling a 13.5mm hole into end grain.
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Hi I'd suggest you consider an auger bit like...
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I'd suggest you consider an auger bit like this one if you can obtain the size you need. This helps clear the chips from the hole better than a twist drill. The link is to an extra long auger,... -
2nd March 2018, 02:52 PM
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Hi Having done three renos as an owner...
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Having done three renos as an owner builder, the first two were all my own work so no problems. The last reno was using subcontractors which for the most part was a nightmare. So my advice to... -
2nd February 2018, 05:42 PM
Thread: Mcjing Wonder dogs
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Hi Just a thought. How about trying a new...
Hi
Just a thought.
How about trying a new block at the end of the thread. Just as a test, remove the original brass(?) block and try any piece of metal about the same size, BUT drill the hole... -
2nd February 2018, 05:26 PM
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Hi For my money, you can't beat the Estwing...
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For my money, you can't beat the Estwing claw hammer. The balance and feel surpasses that of a wood handled hammer. Well worth the higher price! -
6th December 2017, 05:24 PM
Thread: How to remove paint splatter on stain
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If you choose to use a scraper I would recommend...
If you choose to use a scraper I would recommend you begin with a PLASTIC scraper, possibly the edge of a credit/loyalty card. Depending on the finish under the paint, you may find that the paint has...
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6th December 2017, 04:21 PM
Thread: Sharpening tungsten carbide masonry bits
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Why do you want to sharpen your masonry bits??...
Why do you want to sharpen your masonry bits?? Masonry bits don't have a sharp edge per se. The tungsten tip is there for wear resistance, not so much as a cutting edge. Masonry drill tip (sharp)...
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15th November 2017, 01:59 PM
Thread: Air compressor selection
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Hi A touch up spray gun is actually very...
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A touch up spray gun is actually very convenient for spraying furniture, I use mine regularly. It's size is very convenient for smaller areas like the inside of bookshelves without the spray... -
15th November 2017, 01:28 PM
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Hi The short answer is YES. If you can afford...
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The short answer is YES. If you can afford the extra dollars it is WORTH it. If you have to wait a little longer to save those few dollars, then I recommend you wait until you can afford the... -
15th November 2017, 12:24 PM
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That says it all! :U
That says it all! :U
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31st August 2017, 12:52 PM
Thread: Fritz & Franz Jig
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Hi Derek I was going to suggest you place the...
Hi Derek
I was going to suggest you place the router table where the table extension fits. This would provide the outfeed table "extension" and allow the "limited" use of the fence and some use of... -
24th August 2017, 07:46 PM
Thread: Pipe clamps in Perth
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Hi If you don't have any success in your...
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If you don't have any success in your search or other replies here, then you can contact me via PM about the use of my die AND die stock (though, it won't be available until Monday the 28th... -
24th August 2017, 07:37 PM
Thread: Pipe clamps in Perth
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Yes, I KNOW a die stock (the usual term for a die...
Yes, I KNOW a die stock (the usual term for a die "holder") is needed. I was expecting the OP's level of knowledge would be sufficient that he realises the die doesn't turn itself. The type of die...
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24th August 2017, 06:55 PM
Thread: Pipe clamps in Perth
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You don't need a pipe threader, you can do this...
You don't need a pipe threader, you can do this with a 3/4" bsp die. Search eBay. Here is an example supplier... http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/like/400419986108?chn=ps&dispItem=1
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24th August 2017, 06:06 PM
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Hi Derek I was going to suggest zero clearance...
Hi Derek
I was going to suggest zero clearance inserts :) Here is a link to a video showing the owner of a similar saw to yours (his zero clearance insert looks identical to those in your photo)... -
24th August 2017, 05:57 PM
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Hi Chris Thank you for confirming my thoughts...
Hi Chris
Thank you for confirming my thoughts that the noise level between a 10" and a 12" blade is effectively negligible. You saved me the time and effort of measuring the noise levels myself.... -
22nd August 2017, 03:18 PM
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Hi Derek Why go for a smaller blade? I'd buy a...
Hi Derek
Why go for a smaller blade? I'd buy a 12" 60 or 80 tooth blade, you already have the combo blade, you don't need another combo blade with LESS depth of cut :-) -
17th August 2017, 12:40 PM
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Hi Derek Great to see you are a "convert" :)...
Hi Derek
Great to see you are a "convert" :) Congratulations on your purchase I'm sure you will be thrilled with the K3's performance and capabilities. I enjoyed watching the videos you uploaded,... -
1st August 2017, 02:31 PM
Thread: Metal bolts in wooden threads.
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Hi Yes, threads in wood are viable. The...
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Yes, threads in wood are viable. The quality of the "grip" can fluctuate. The type of timber and the (sometimes variable) moisture content affects the ability to turn threads that are designed... -
31st July 2017, 10:11 PM
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More about my panel saw - hopefully this is helpful to others
Hi All
So, as you can see in the photos, when I remove the outrigger table, I have 1.3m space between the bench and the sliding table - plenty of room :-)
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31st July 2017, 08:59 PM
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Photos etc of my panel saw arrangement
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Well, a continuation of my "Panel saws are great" post...
There are quite a few photos, so I'll include them in additional posts to provide more detail. The photos here show the general... -
26th July 2017, 05:10 PM
Thread: Brad Point Drill Bits - Two Types?
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There are drill bits labelled as brad point, but...
There are drill bits labelled as brad point, but they are NOT brad point drill bits. A proper brad point drill bit DOES have "spurs", the thin and sharp cutting edges that slice the grain as the bit...
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26th July 2017, 04:37 PM
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Panel saws ARE GREAT!
Looking around for a panel saw, I managed to find a Lazzari Juno 3000i. This has a 3m sliding table, probably to big for the OP, but there are smaller panel saws available. I paid $700 for mine, it's...
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4th April 2017, 02:28 PM
Thread: That's Not a Chisel...This is a Chisel
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It's only red hot at one end :-)
It's only red hot at one end :-)
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20th February 2017, 10:04 PM
Thread: Improving machine cabinet dust ports
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Hi Bobl I am enjoying this discourse. I always...
Hi Bobl
I am enjoying this discourse. I always love a challenging topic :-)
When I did physics, that was at school about 53 years ago :-) So I don't remember that much about specific sound... -
20th February 2017, 02:21 PM
Thread: Improving machine cabinet dust ports
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Hi Bobl While I appreciate what you say, I...
Hi Bobl
While I appreciate what you say, I don't think the problem is the resonant frequency of the pipe per se, I think it's more of an "amplification" factor, somewhat like a "manual" megaphone... -
19th February 2017, 09:00 PM
Thread: Improving machine cabinet dust ports
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For those of you interested in dust collection,...
For those of you interested in dust collection, this link has some very good information...
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19th February 2017, 08:46 PM
Thread: Improving machine cabinet dust ports
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Hi The sound waves travel along the ducting...
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The sound waves travel along the ducting just like the noise in a cars exhaust pipe. There is a science to the propagation of sound in a pipe, but I don't know enough about it. I can tell you... -
15th February 2017, 12:32 AM
Thread: History of 'APRONS'
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It was all those apron germs that built up our...
It was all those apron germs that built up our immune systems to give us the health that today's kids lack.
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10th October 2016, 02:03 PM
Thread: Table saw conundrum size/space/purpose
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Hi Well for what it's worth, I'd vote for a...
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Well for what it's worth, I'd vote for a sliding table panel saw.
Yes, I know the problem is SIZE :-) but, if you "shop around" and look on Gumtree as I did, you could score a bargain.... -
19th May 2016, 04:16 PM
Thread: table saw v panel saw
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As a "new" owner of a panel saw I could not agree...
As a "new" owner of a panel saw I could not agree more :2tsup:
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Apologies for resurrecting such an old thread (found it while searching for panel saw info), but having recently... -
1st June 2015, 10:34 PM
Thread: Eclipse magnetic Chuck
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Hi Thanks for your input :-) Yes, I did...
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Thanks for your input :-)
Yes, I did consider that, but this would really be subjective as the strength may vary across the surface of the chuck, as I cannot know if all the magnets... -
1st June 2015, 03:58 PM
Thread: Eclipse magnetic Chuck
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Magnetic chuck (Eclipse) repair details and photos
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(My apologies for the lengthy post - hopefully it may help someone)
Here are some photos and details of my small magnetic chuck repair. (I have not got the large chuck apart yet :~ )
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29th May 2015, 06:35 PM
Thread: Eclipse magnetic Chuck
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About to repair my magnetic chuck
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Well if you can wait just a little bit longer, I am about to take my 450 x 200 eclipse mag chuck apart.
I have already repaired my smaller Eclipse magnetic chuck and it still works :-)
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7th July 2009, 12:50 AM
Thread: home made drum sander
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Hi In the school where I worked, they had a...
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In the school where I worked, they had a 900mm drum sander. This had Two drums with different grades of sandpaper the drums were aluminum approximately 150mm in diameter. The sandpaper was... -
2nd July 2009, 10:16 PM
Thread: Drop saw...
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Hi Horse for courses etc.... FWIW I bought...
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Horse for courses etc....
FWIW I bought a cheap GMC cut off saw a few years ago. I would not buy one again. If I *had* to use or buy a cut off saw I would buy the Makita unit.
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2nd July 2009, 09:40 PM
Thread: Need to make large holes in steel
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Hi Buy a BIGGER drill. You will use it...
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Buy a BIGGER drill.
You will use it again - sometime - and be pleased you have it :)
BTDT :)
Triangular holes result from the wrong drilling speed and/or the lack of clamping of the...