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27th March 2021, 10:08 AM
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VICTORIA Carbatec Model JN-L150C 150mm Deluxe Long Bed Jointer
The jointer is the current Carbatec model, only 12 months old and has had only very minimal usage.
Specification
Motor 750W (1 HP) Induction - Regular 10A Plug
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23rd March 2021, 03:11 PM
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WITHDRAWN: Withdrawn: Woodwork Shop Equipment - table saw + router table + jointer + drill press
Guys,
A young guy in my local area has agreed to purchase the entire equipment list so as to start up a new business making furniture. :D
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23rd March 2021, 11:04 AM
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WITHDRAWN: A 3-way deal may be possible... (unless of course...
A 3-way deal may be possible... (unless of course I receive a bulk offer for the lot... .:))
I'll work on a price split-up
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22nd March 2021, 09:56 PM
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WITHDRAWN: Sorry... but I want to keep everything together...
Sorry... but I want to keep everything together with the table saw system -> to make it a more saleable package...
Besides, the table saw may not sell and I'd then need all the bits and pieces... -
22nd March 2021, 07:53 PM
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WITHDRAWN: G'Day... As you have surmised, I'm not willing...
G'Day...
As you have surmised, I'm not willing to separate the table saw/router combination. Particularly as my saw is quite wide and I had to get special rails for the LS. Also, I don't have a... -
22nd March 2021, 05:49 PM
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WITHDRAWN: I could split it up... Depends on which bits... ...
I could split it up... Depends on which bits...
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22nd March 2021, 12:55 PM
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WITHDRAWN: Woodwork Shop Equipment - table saw + router table + jointer + drill press
I am offering for sale various woodworking equipment including a saw/router table system, a jointer and a drill press all as a bulk package.
The saw/router table system includes:
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17th February 2019, 10:02 PM
Thread: PSI Project Kits - WARNING
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I agree totally! This was for a special order......
I agree totally! This was for a special order... The only other time I imported blanks was when they were part of a bulk multi-pen pack.
I also use recovered timber from furniture, etc. that's... -
17th February 2019, 09:50 AM
Thread: PSI Project Kits - WARNING
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I drill my blanks on the lathe using the pen...
I drill my blanks on the lathe using the pen drilling jaws on my chuck and the Viper bits. I don't have a Tormec but I do sharpen the bits using the Drill Doctor. You're quite right about the swarf...
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17th February 2019, 09:41 AM
Thread: PSI Project Kits - WARNING
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Without a doubt you are correct. It still leaves...
Without a doubt you are correct. It still leaves a sour taste in my mouth though...
It boils down to the fact that their quality control leaves a bit to be desired... Still, given the size of the... -
14th February 2019, 03:11 PM
Thread: PSI Project Kits - WARNING
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The splits only really became apparent after I...
The splits only really became apparent after I drilled the blank. At the cracked end, the drill hole was actually oval so the cracked opened up after drilling. I tried gluing the crack but the...
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14th February 2019, 08:54 AM
Thread: PSI Project Kits - WARNING
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Hi all! In response to my complaint to Paypal,...
Hi all!
In response to my complaint to Paypal, PSI has credited my account with the $6.85 USD I requested.
In addition, PSI has offered an "online gift card for the blank $18.95" (the blank... -
13th February 2019, 08:24 PM
Thread: PSI Project Kits - WARNING
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Hi... Yes they do offer to provide a "store"...
Hi...
Yes they do offer to provide a "store" credit or will include the item in a new order. (Apparently this is not an option for US customers - I presume that they simply mail replacement goods... -
13th February 2019, 09:02 AM
Thread: PSI Project Kits - WARNING
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PSI Project Kits - WARNING
G'Day All,
I recently purchased some kits direct from Penn State Industries (PSI) in the States. Included in the order were some stabilised spalted maple timber blanks. One of these was badly... -
13th November 2014, 07:21 PM
Thread: A burl pen - some advice?
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Thanks muchly Neil...
I shall give it a go... :C
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13th November 2014, 05:31 PM
Thread: A burl pen - some advice?
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No casting gear
Thanks dai sensei!!!
I don't have casting gear so I'm limited a pair of gloves and some CA...
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12th November 2014, 07:09 PM
Thread: A burl pen - some advice?
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A burl pen - some advice?
Hi all...
I've acquired a piece of red gum burl that want to use for some pens.
I know red gum is somewhat difficult to turn and I expect that this stuff will simply shatter as soon as a come... -
1st August 2012, 08:11 PM
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Hi JapanDave... Yes, the dovetail bits are...
Hi JapanDave...
Yes, the dovetail bits are inch sized but the straight bits are metric! irrespective though you must use the Metric Addendum to the Master reference guide...
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11th July 2012, 05:33 PM
Thread: Incra Positioner Installation
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In principle, I agree with Damian! The only...
In principle, I agree with Damian!
The only time you should use the WF is when the fence is partially over the cutter. The rest of the time you should use just the standard fence.
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9th July 2012, 10:55 AM
Thread: Incra Positioner Installation
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Ahhhhh - but please consider that the wonder...
Ahhhhh - but please consider that the wonder fence is an optional extra - and it does add 85mm to the overall "thickness" or width of the fence.
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8th July 2012, 10:33 PM
Thread: Incra Positioner Installation
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Congratulations with your acquisition! Believe...
Congratulations with your acquisition! Believe me, you'll grow to love it!:2tsup:
I just pulled out my manual for the LS and had a close look at it.
The long and the short of it is that both... -
8th July 2012, 10:10 PM
Thread: Squaring timber
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Just one word... DON'T!!!!!! (That's really...
Just one word...
DON'T!!!!!!
(That's really dangerous!)
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8th July 2012, 10:07 PM
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Guys... just keep in mind that metric LS requires...
Guys... just keep in mind that metric LS requires metric router bits! Similarly, imperial LS must have imperial bits!
If you have two systems -> 2 sets of bits! - Expensive!
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11th February 2012, 08:48 AM
Thread: Incra LS system - should I or shouldn't I?
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LS17 vs LS25
Hi,
In general I would agree with Graham on this however the size of the LS is entirely dependent on the size of the work you're trying to do. I have used the full capacity of the LS25 on only one... -
26th December 2011, 10:48 AM
Thread: Doll's House
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Doll's House
Hi all!
I was instructed by my daughter to make a doll's house for my grandaughter for Chritmas!
This is the result... I made it from 12mm plywoodand it's roughly 600 wide x 300 deep x 1.2m... -
27th November 2011, 08:25 AM
Thread: unhappy with my incra ts ls 32" fence
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yeah, i found them on my own. They don't list the...
yeah, i found them on my own. They don't list the micro splitters though. I've sent them an email to see if they carry them. Thanks...
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26th November 2011, 10:51 PM
Thread: unhappy with my incra ts ls 32" fence
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Whereabouts can I find details/buy??? (I've been...
Whereabouts can I find details/buy??? (I've been thankful for the heavy leather apron several times now...)
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26th November 2011, 10:13 PM
Thread: unhappy with my incra ts ls 32" fence
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I used shims between the carriage arm and the...
I used shims between the carriage arm and the fence itself to get the fence vertical to the table. I then set the fence absolutely square with the blade by locking the positioner, loosening the...
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26th November 2011, 06:23 PM
Thread: unhappy with my incra ts ls 32" fence
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Guys, I have a LS setup here as well (except I'm...
Guys, I have a LS setup here as well (except I'm using a 27 inch positioner) and I've had no issues at all! Mind you, one does have to read the destructions carefully when setting up! I've fallen...
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8th August 2011, 12:27 AM
Thread: A Jewelry Box (Cabinet?)
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Already done!!! She'd been waiting for months for...
Already done!!! She'd been waiting for months for this...
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7th August 2011, 06:04 PM
Thread: A Jewelry Box (Cabinet?)
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A Jewelry Box (Cabinet?)
Hi all...
just finished this jewelry cabinet for my wife. The case and drawers are made with Tassie Hardwood with a Wenge centre panel. I used a bit of hardboard and glued some felt over it for... -
17th June 2011, 12:26 PM
Thread: Missing Incra Instruction DVD
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If Grahame can't get you one and if he agrees,...
If Grahame can't get you one and if he agrees, I'll hapily make you a copy of mine...
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17th June 2011, 12:19 PM
Thread: What tablesaw with what incra fence?
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My system!
Hi Doug!
I've been gradually upgrading my system over the last couple of years...
I started off with a Carbatec contractor style table saw with a sliding table section. I replaced the sliding... -
12th May 2011, 09:06 PM
Thread: Box for CD's & Bits 'n Pieces
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here's a photo of the box with much better...
here's a photo of the box with much better handles. Looks morein proportion I think...
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6th May 2011, 04:07 PM
Thread: What size Air Compressor?
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What size Air Compressor?
Guys,
I want to add an air compressor to my workshop and am wonderingwhat size to get. I really only want to use it for cleaning purposes (blow gun) and maybe spray painting, bradding and small... -
6th May 2011, 03:59 PM
Thread: SLR compressor
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Hi... Scroll compressors are VERY common! The...
Hi...
Scroll compressors are VERY common! The compressors on all modern refrigerators, domestic/light commercial air condirioners, car air conditioners are all of the scroll type. There's... -
20th April 2011, 02:39 PM
Thread: Box for CD's & Bits 'n Pieces
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Hi kcam... I agree entirely about the drawer...
Hi kcam...
I agree entirely about the drawer pulls being too big for this box. I's been bugging from the start and I'm going to replace them with much smaller ones... Thanks for the thoughts...
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19th April 2011, 05:12 PM
Thread: Box for CD's & Bits 'n Pieces
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Box for CD's & Bits 'n Pieces
Hi all!
I had a need (read instruction from my better half!) to tidy up my mess of CD's so I put this together... It measures 405w x 295h x 255 d and was made from Tassie Hardwood with the drawer... -
14th April 2011, 09:39 AM
Thread: Biscuit Joiners
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Hear, hear!!! It's real nice to have heaps of...
Hear, hear!!! It's real nice to have heaps of toys!
I also have a small collection of really fine hand tools - many of which I use rarely - and it's such a pleasure to pick up a fine bit of... -
13th April 2011, 09:54 PM
Thread: Biscuit Joiners
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Thanks for all the suggestions guys! I've...
Thanks for all the suggestions guys!
I've decided not going upmarket - certainly not to the Lamello or the Festool Domino as there's no way I can justify that sort of outlay! Certainly not for the... -
13th April 2011, 06:10 PM
Thread: Biscuit Joiners
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Oh... I quite agree!!! It's a magnificent machine...
Oh... I quite agree!!! It's a magnificent machine - and ideal if, as you say, you're in a small knock-down furniture/cabinet business (e.g. Kitchen Cabinets). But for the rare occasion that I want to...
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13th April 2011, 05:41 PM
Thread: Biscuit Joiners
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OUCH!!!! that's as much as the Festool system!...
OUCH!!!! that's as much as the Festool system! :no:
mmm I don't think so....
Thanks anyway....
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13th April 2011, 02:45 PM
Thread: Biscuit Joiners
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Thanks for the heads up Chris! I've just had...
Thanks for the heads up Chris!
I've just had a look at the web data and it's a very cool system! I'm trying to find out a price for it but I suspect somehow that it's going to be rather pricey!... -
24th March 2011, 06:10 PM
Thread: Purchasing an LS system Q ...
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Hi Damien... You're quite right of course...
Hi Damien...
You're quite right of course about the 32" vs 25" positioners and of course the larger one is more versatile. I haven't noticed and "short comings" with my 25" unit though.
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21st March 2011, 09:05 PM
Thread: Purchasing an LS system Q ...
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Hi Nick... I've mounted mine on the Incra LS...
Hi Nick...
I've mounted mine on the Incra LS table saw fence system (see photo). I just measured it and from the look of it (and the way I've got it set up) I can easily handle up to 900mm or so... -
21st March 2011, 08:44 PM
Thread: Biscuit Joiners
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PM sent
PM sent
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20th March 2011, 03:52 PM
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Thanks
Thanks for the advice guys... The Makita certainly looks like a better deal than the unit I've got....
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19th March 2011, 12:09 PM
Thread: Biscuit Joiners
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Yeah, I saw the reviews for the P&C unit as well....
Yeah, I saw the reviews for the P&C unit as well. Haven't seen the Makita one though.... Any idea where I can find one?
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19th March 2011, 09:51 AM
Thread: Biscuit Joiners
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Biscuit Joiners
I have an old Archer (Carbatec) biscuit joiner that I've been wanting to replace for some time now. I don't want to go for Ryobi, Ozito or other cheap types nor can I afford the Festool version. So...
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19th March 2011, 09:40 AM
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Buy both!
I have both! Best move I ever made! They are light weight, small and compact and last forever! Yet they have more than sufficient power.
I've initially bought a large Metabo unit (a great bit of...