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Sounds like a Mongrel..

I would ask him to thank your mum for suggesting that you buy the new router as a present. As she has been worried about the safety aspects of you struggling with the old GMC which is simply not...

GMC definitely sold a 1450W fixed based router for a while because I still have one. I was quite happy with it also until a part of the soft start/variable speed circuit died about 6 months out of...

I initially bought one of the Ryobi 900w version about a year ago. It wouldn't stay in the locked setting. Kept slipping even when locked tight. So I took it back.

I now have the Ryobi 800w...

Derek,

I always thought you were a handtools man. You need more than hands to manuever that monster. I'm sure it would flatten any edge and leave a better finish than most jointers I've seen.

All wonderful work. I'm simply amazed.

Love the variation. A much more elegant and feminine version of the Malouf style.

So Wongo, what timber are the slats made from? The rest looks like Blue Gum as in the first rocker.

Hi Wongo,

I've been busy working too hard and ignoring all things woody for the past few months. Then after a few days of sanity and a return to the forum I find this thread about your Sam Malouf...

Picked up a cheap set of Trade Air nail guns from Bunnings Belrose. $99 for a set including a 34 Degree Senco style Framer, C1 Bradder and a Staple Gun. They had a pallet load of them on a...

I would buy the new Powermatic PM2000 if you want a cabinet saw with similar quality to the old Rockwell saws.

A US magazine review of most available cabinet saws placed the Delta way behind in...

Hardware and General at Brookvale are normally pretty good. Will usually match any price.

SHMBO has decided that the line of feature tiles in our bathroom have to be changed. She has lived with the horrible pink color and can't stand it any longer. (I agree they are ugly)

As a result...

As Clinton1 said. Endgrain should be vertical. As per all butcherblocks.

If the board or block is thick enough. This will eliminate warping and will stop the the block splitting. As it won't...

Mirboo,

Thanks for the idea. I didn't think of Total Tools at Brookie. Come to think of it I think Sydney Tools at Brookie also sells Carbatec and some red painted gear as an agent. I have a...

Thanks everyone for the input.

I'm still not sure whether Bench or pedestal is the way to go. However, I think I'll take a visit to Carbatec and Hare & Forbes in the next few days and have a...

I know I should be able to answer this myself. However, I have finally decided that I need a new drill press. So suggestions would be greatfully accepted concerning the following.


Best brand...

As Bob said listen to the wood. Try asking it also.. By the way a beer or two helps sometimes.

The beer is for you not the wood in case you were confused...

For laminating construction parts and not surface laminating. You would be better off cutting your own veneers using a bandsaw. That way you could use pretty much any timber you can source.

Aluminium is usually more stable. I use the plastic one from Carbatec and don't find any problems. But I think it might bow a little if I was in a hot shed.

Regarding mounting the plate. Just...

Absolutely magnificent.

And I was happy with my mix of type 11s, 12s, 13s and 16s.

I'm depressed now. Not only that.. They're all Cs as well.

Bugger. Have a greenie...

My twenty year old Makita Jigsaw is still going strong. I think I finally bought some new blades for it last month.

And yes it does get used to round the corners on the occasional board prior to...

I'd get a removalist. or a specialist machinery relocation specialist to do it for you.

Otherwise, brute strength, hand winch and a sled or trolley. You could also try removing the table from...

Oh well.. Here is my minimum equipment list, excluding darkside gear. Especially if trying to stick somewhere around the $3k mark.

Minimum List

Jet contractor tablesaw with cast iron table. -...

I agree with Bodgy...

I also use SilverGlide. Wonderful stuff... Works very well as a lubricant on machinery, planer tables, handtools etc.

One more non-foilie....

Whilst I don't think I have ever completed any project exactly as I expected prior to starting. Most of the time I come pretty close to satisfaction with the end result. Yes, sometimes there is a...

One of these days I'm going to win one of those ebay auctions. One of these days...

I agree with Wongo.. Pretty much any wood would do. As you're painting it. I'd use the same timber as your fence pickets.

Mitre 10 web site has a number of free plans from memory. I'm sure that one of them was a letter box.

Not sure of the style. But to build what you have described shouldn't be that hard. Find a...

Well I don't feel so stupid anymore. Especially after reading the vise and box quote.

My my boof headed moment was I dry fitted and then glued up a coffee table frame that I have been making for...

Hi Damien,

I'll take one of the ELUs off your hands if any are left. I'll PM you and discuss further.

Greg

My GMC Fixed base variable speed router that broke is now sort of fixed. As GMC wouldn't replace or repair my Router even though it was only just out of Warranty (10 days). I thought I would...

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This is the MWE version. Was around $265 at the Sydney...

Thanks Stuart for the info.

I'm very interested in the above table winder option for the smaller Triton Router. Which is why I'm considering it.

Also, I'm not sure I would ever need the extra...

My GMC fixed base Router has just died. And yes it was just out of Warranty. Damn..

Anyway, as a result I'm now in the market for a new Router for the router table. I've been thinking about the...

I cut Veneers down to 1/16" by resawing in a bandsaw. I use a very sharp 1/2 3tpi blade. As long as you test for any blade drift first and adjust your fence accordingly you should get great...

If all you want to do is turn pens. Then have a look at the Carbatec Min Lathe. Around $220 at the Sydney show. Much better quality with cast iron bed etc.

Most correctly rated 3HP Induction Motors used in tablesaws would consume a minimum of around 9-10amps continuous on a 240v circuit when running.

However, on startup. Induction motors have the...

Forget the standard throat plate. Wipe it with oil, put it in a plastic bag and put it away in a cupboard for when you sell your saw(will make your saw look like new).

Then build a few zero...

I looked, handled, used and drooled over the Domino today at the Sydney Show.

I don't know whether it will wipe out the biscuit joiner or not. But at $1600 for one with a box, dominoes and 3...

GMC Thicknesser $199 at the Sydney Woodies Show.

I enjoyed the show. But didn't buy much this time.

White Shellac, Sanding Sealer, Traditional Wax etc from Ubeaut.

A couple of Cabinet scrapers from MIK.

A set of Freud 6" DADO Blades...

Salvage the Legs(If they're the same length and still straight) and build another table top from some better aged and level boards.

Mmmm... Let me see...

Neils Book...
Some White Shellac,
EEE- UltraShine
Traditional Wax

More, more, more Timber.. Looking for a nice NSW Rosewood slab I think.. I'm sure I have a couple...

I made a coffee table out of Brush box for SHMBO. Beautiful color and grain patterns. Not bad to work with. I did have one board that had ridiculous swirly grain in it that I just could't use...

Non foilie..

And I was waiting to buy one at the Sydney Show. Guess we're all out of luck...:mad:

New price for that model Jet Dusty is around $350. So around $100 is a reasonable used price. It's only a 650cfm model, so only 1 machine at a time.

You can buy a starter hose kit from Carbatec...

I have a 1.5HP Delta saw and I have ripped 70mm brush box and Blue gum with it no problem. I do use a CMT thin kerf rip blade though. I haven't tried any jarrah thicker than about 30mm.

Greg

My understanding after a number of calls to find one of these illusive machines is that the sale was for GMC thickness planers with the old now non-compliant power plug. All new stock should have...

I guess I'm a tragic. My father inlaw bought some timber over to Christmas lunch for me to quickly run through the thicknesser and rip to size for him on the table saw. And I didn't even think...