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  1. Thread: Pin nailer

    by MrFixIt
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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.
  2. Thread: Pin nailer

    by MrFixIt
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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. 👌👌👍
    An air driven pin nailer...
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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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    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.
    Festool are NOT there to keep the market...
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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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    ...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!
  7. 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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    Hi The new kitchen looks great *EXCEPT* for...

    Hi

    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...
  9. The multi-vee belt is MUCH better.

    The multi-vee belt is MUCH better.
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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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    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...
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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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    Yes, I did my own kitchen cabinets

    Hi

    I did my own. The price I was quoted was in the same ballpark as your quote.

    I investigated the prices of secondhand sliding table saws. Managed to grab a Lazzari 3000i at a bargain price of...
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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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    ...either block the flow or not, they do not "make a hole" per se.
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    Hi I'd suggest you consider an auger bit like...

    Hi

    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,...
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    Hi Having done three renos as an owner...

    Hi

    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...
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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...
  18. Hi For my money, you can't beat the Estwing...

    Hi

    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!
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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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    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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    Hi A touch up spray gun is actually very...

    Hi

    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...
  22. Hi The short answer is YES. If you can afford...

    Hi

    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...
  23. That says it all! :U

    That says it all! :U
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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...
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    Hi If you don't have any success in your...

    Hi



    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...
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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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    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
  28. 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)...
  29. 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....
  30. 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 :-)
  31. 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,...
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    Hi Yes, threads in wood are viable. The...

    Hi

    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...
  33. 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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    I have...
  34. Photos etc of my panel saw arrangement

    Hi All

    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...
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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...
  36. 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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    It's only red hot at one end :-)

    It's only red hot at one end :-)
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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...
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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...
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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...
    Dust Collection Research - Dust Collection Basics
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    Hi The sound waves travel along the ducting...

    Hi

    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...
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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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    Hi Well for what it's worth, I'd vote for a...

    Hi

    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....
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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:



    Hi All

    Apologies for resurrecting such an old thread (found it while searching for panel saw info), but having recently...
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    Hi Thanks for your input :-) Yes, I did...

    Hi

    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...
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    Magnetic chuck (Eclipse) repair details and photos

    Hi

    (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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    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 :-)

    Do...
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    Hi In the school where I worked, they had a...

    Hi

    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...
  49. Thread: Drop saw...

    by MrFixIt
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    Hi Horse for courses etc.... FWIW I bought...

    Hi

    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.

    Depending...
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    Hi Buy a BIGGER drill. You will use it...

    Hi

    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...
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