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4th June 2007, 12:39 PM
Thread: Rare or mongrel?
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Sounds like a Mongrel..
Sounds like a Mongrel..
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23rd April 2007, 05:53 PM
Thread: Just bought a new router
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I would ask him to thank your mum for suggesting...
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...
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29th March 2007, 01:08 AM
Thread: where to buy a fixed base router???
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GMC definitely sold a 1450W fixed based router...
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...
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29th March 2007, 12:40 AM
Thread: Ryobi Biscuit joiner
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I initially bought one of the Ryobi 900w version...
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.
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27th March 2007, 11:35 PM
Thread: Built a Jointer
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Derek, I always thought you were a handtools...
Derek,
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27th March 2007, 01:15 AM
Thread: Studley’s rejected hardwood gallery
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All wonderful work. I'm simply amazed.
All wonderful work. I'm simply amazed.
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27th March 2007, 01:08 AM
Thread: Rocking chair #2
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Love the variation. A much more elegant and...
Love the variation. A much more elegant and feminine version of the Malouf style.
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27th March 2007, 12:50 AM
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Hi Wongo, I've been busy working too hard and...
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... -
24th March 2007, 09:43 PM
Thread: Cheap Nail Guns at Bunnings Belrose
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Cheap Nail Guns at Bunnings Belrose
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...
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5th August 2006, 10:19 PM
Thread: Where to buy a Delta unisaw?
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I would buy the new Powermatic PM2000 if you want...
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... -
26th July 2006, 12:07 AM
Thread: kitchen sinks - where to buy in Sydney
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Hardware and General at Brookvale are normally...
Hardware and General at Brookvale are normally pretty good. Will usually match any price.
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25th July 2006, 10:35 PM
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Can you repair Villaboard?
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)
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23rd July 2006, 11:53 PM
Thread: Grain Orientation In Cutting Boards
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As Clinton1 said. Endgrain should be vertical. ...
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... -
12th July 2006, 09:53 PM
Thread: New Drill Press Options
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Mirboo, Thanks for the idea. I didn't think...
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... -
11th July 2006, 11:34 PM
Thread: New Drill Press Options
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Thanks everyone for the input. I'm still not...
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... -
11th July 2006, 12:22 AM
Thread: New Drill Press Options
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New Drill Press Options
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.
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11th July 2006, 12:13 AM
Thread: what to do with this wood.....
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As Bob said listen to the wood. Try asking it...
As Bob said listen to the wood. Try asking it also.. By the way a beer or two helps sometimes.
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11th July 2006, 12:11 AM
Thread: Source of veneers? - Sydney Inner West
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For laminating construction parts and not surface...
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.
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23rd June 2006, 12:18 AM
Thread: Router Table Mounting
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Aluminium is usually more stable. I use the...
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.
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22nd June 2006, 11:57 PM
Thread: Meet the Bailey's - First look
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Absolutely magnificent. And I was happy with...
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.
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22nd June 2006, 10:54 PM
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My twenty year old Makita Jigsaw is still going...
My twenty year old Makita Jigsaw is still going strong. I think I finally bought some new blades for it last month.
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22nd June 2006, 09:08 PM
Thread: How to move a tablesaw - ST250?
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I'd get a removalist. or a specialist machinery...
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... -
22nd June 2006, 08:42 PM
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Oh well.. Here is my minimum equipment list,...
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. -... -
20th June 2006, 04:38 PM
Thread: Plane protection
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I agree with Bodgy... I also use SilverGlide. ...
I agree with Bodgy...
I also use SilverGlide. Wonderful stuff... Works very well as a lubricant on machinery, planer tables, handtools etc. -
17th June 2006, 05:23 PM
Thread: Forum Caps - who wants em???
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One more non-foilie....
One more non-foilie....
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16th June 2006, 09:59 PM
Thread: Do you ever get it 100% right?
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Whilst I don't think I have ever completed any...
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...
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15th June 2006, 12:44 PM
Thread: ebay.de or Germany vs Poland?
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One of these days I'm going to win one of those...
One of these days I'm going to win one of those ebay auctions. One of these days...
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14th June 2006, 10:22 PM
Thread: Letterbox Plans
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I agree with Wongo.. Pretty much any wood would...
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.
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14th June 2006, 05:11 PM
Thread: Letterbox Plans
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Mitre 10 web site has a number of free plans from...
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... -
14th June 2006, 04:47 PM
Thread: Full Moon Rising....
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Well I don't feel so stupid anymore. Especially...
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... -
14th June 2006, 10:01 AM
Thread: Warning - Elu MOF 96s are addictive
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Hi Damien, I'll take one of the ELUs off your...
Hi Damien,
I'll take one of the ELUs off your hands if any are left. I'll PM you and discuss further.
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13th June 2006, 10:48 PM
Thread: What is the best router
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My GMC Fixed base variable speed router that...
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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13th June 2006, 05:01 PM
Thread: What is the best router
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13th June 2006, 02:34 PM
Thread: What is the best router
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Thanks Stuart for the info. I'm very...
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.
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13th June 2006, 11:58 AM
Thread: What is the best router
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What is the best router
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... -
5th June 2006, 11:27 PM
Thread: thicknesser for very thin planks
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I cut Veneers down to 1/16" by resawing in a...
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...
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If all you want to do is turn pens. Then have a...
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.
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5th June 2006, 11:12 PM
Thread: 15 amp power source ???
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Most correctly rated 3HP Induction Motors used in...
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... -
3rd June 2006, 11:46 PM
Thread: tablesaw query - slag in casting ???
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Forget the standard throat plate. Wipe it with...
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).
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2nd June 2006, 09:55 PM
Thread: R.I.P. The Biscuit Joiner
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I looked, handled, used and drooled over the...
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... -
2nd June 2006, 09:41 PM
Thread: $199 gmc thicknesser bargain
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GMC Thicknesser $199 at the Sydney Woodies Show.
GMC Thicknesser $199 at the Sydney Woodies Show.
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2nd June 2006, 09:22 PM
Thread: WWWSydney, what did you get ....
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I enjoyed the show. But didn't buy much this...
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.
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1st June 2006, 12:01 PM
Thread: Warped table. What do I do?
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Salvage the Legs(If they're the same length and...
Salvage the Legs(If they're the same length and still straight) and build another table top from some better aged and level boards.
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1st June 2006, 12:11 AM
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Mmmm... Let me see... Neils Book... Some...
Mmmm... Let me see...
Neils Book...
Some White Shellac,
EEE- UltraShine
Traditional Wax
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I made a coffee table out of Brush box for SHMBO....
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...
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26th May 2006, 11:04 PM
Thread: Forum Caps - who wants em???
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Non foilie.. And I was waiting to buy one at...
Non foilie..
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23rd May 2006, 01:00 AM
Thread: dusty help
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New price for that model Jet Dusty is around...
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.
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23rd May 2006, 12:33 AM
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I have a 1.5HP Delta saw and I have ripped 70mm...
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.
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16th May 2006, 10:37 PM
Thread: $199 gmc thicknesser bargain
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My understanding after a number of calls to find...
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...
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25th December 2005, 06:59 PM
Thread: Forum lurkers
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I guess I'm a tragic. My father inlaw bought...
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...