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23rd July 2021, 08:40 PM
Thread: Lous Router Table Plans
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The Planning Stage
Ok So I thought I better blow the dust off my old design skills and get Going Again
I've noticed theres a lot more options with CAD these days Solid Works and Such but Still I think its hard to... -
21st July 2021, 06:24 PM
Thread: Lous Router Table Plans
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Sunday Slots Sorted ............... NICE!
Gidday
We'll I think i can say that a bit more of the mystery has been taken out of routing aluminium
I've used my EZSMartGuides and The Ultimate Router Base from Scott Grove and its been no... -
17th July 2021, 09:33 PM
Thread: Lous Router Table Plans
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Some sweet slots cut in Aluminium today
Gidday
I put the 1/2 and 1/4 inch cutters to good use today and I must say they really worked well...................... the feel is not unlike routing Aussie hardwoods (Listening to the cut... -
16th July 2021, 10:29 PM
Thread: How to thicken epoxy
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Get some west system 413 microfibres that always...
Get some west system 413 microfibres that always works for me
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16th July 2021, 03:27 PM
Thread: Lous Router Table Plans
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Yup your right Nice Pickup on the Upcutter
I just doubled checked and your right
The bit I ordered for working with aluminium is an upcut bit (I Apologise for my Boo Boo - The salt n pepper in the hair must be getting thicker)
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16th July 2021, 02:29 PM
Thread: Lous Router Table Plans
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Theres always a Couple :-P
F*(&^)(*&^ Me :oo:
The CarbiTool Website says
"Over 40 years of manufacturing focus with an ongoing commitment to introducing new technology!"
Bloody liers
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15th July 2021, 10:58 PM
Thread: Lous Router Table Plans
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Pickin Bits
Gidday :D
Upon first inspection there dosent seem to be a lot of difference between the BITs one is a 2 Flute Downcut for Wood the other a 2 Flute Upcut for non ferrous metals like aluminium
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15th July 2021, 07:40 PM
Thread: Lous Router Table Plans
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Stack the Chips in your Direction
Gidday :D
Some folk will spruke yarns about flying through aluminium with cheap cutters 2 flute stright bits bang on about how you can do anything with aluminum that you can with hardwoods n so on... -
14th July 2021, 07:36 PM
Thread: Lous Router Table Plans
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The Journey Continues Lous Router Table Build
Gidday :D
Just to shift direction (14 years down the track) I want to pay hommage to the origional inspiration for my Warner inspired design
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14th June 2021, 07:25 PM
Thread: Electric drill bit sharpeners
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Sutton bits are fine no need to oversharpen
Gidday
When I did my appreanticeship as a boiler maker we learn to sharpen bits by hand (Its hard and once your hand gets out after extended periods it gets harder)
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11th June 2021, 09:53 PM
Thread: Bench build way overdue
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Nice Ive just Installed the Veritas Twin Vice...
Nice Ive just Installed the Veritas Twin Vice also and Love it I pushed mine out to maximum length and love the Versatility it brings to the Bench got to say I neally lost the locking clip on the...
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8th June 2021, 09:08 PM
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A few more ideas
Hi Alex
I can't bring myself to waste precious hardwoods or other timber on building a workbench which is to my mind a tool
I recently made a Frankenstein Hybrid outta sheet goods and a RAck... -
6th June 2021, 06:17 PM
Thread: Redefining the Aussie WorkBench
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Inlaying T Track for Hold downs
After this I got an old friend out that I haven’t used in a long time my Mighty Bosch GOF 1300 Although not my Fav (The throne Belongs to my Dewault 621) she has a sweet plunge action and is really...
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6th June 2021, 06:10 PM
Thread: Redefining the Aussie WorkBench
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Fettling my WorkBench :-p
My thinking was to set up dowls and use them as stickers with the option of Veritas Bench Dogs Pups or a hold down as Workflow demands. Putting in Dowls also negates bits and bobs getting lost down...
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6th June 2021, 06:06 PM
Thread: Redefining the Aussie WorkBench
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Fettling my Bench to suit my Workflow Styles
I used the milescraft Drill M8 to set up my Veritas Twin Vices and put it to good use setting up some versatile options for my T Track
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3rd June 2021, 10:44 PM
Thread: Redefining the Aussie WorkBench
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Just a few more pics
HAve been enjoying slowly fine tuning things and getting my Bench work holding options going................I'm going totally against current trends and using what I refer to as Sliding Dogs in heavy...
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2nd May 2021, 10:29 PM
Thread: Redefining the Aussie WorkBench
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Final Glue UP!
Gidday
Just got the Final Glue up sorted
Am really enjoying the Veritas Twin Vices Theres something special and truely satisfying about dialing in a Stick after you've cut it by hand and... -
25th April 2021, 07:03 PM
Thread: Redefining the Aussie WorkBench
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Getting Closer Now :-)
Gidday
Ive since fitted a Veritas Twin Vice as my end Vice which has already taken my Bench to that next level it really has been a pleasure to use and I plan to Fit the same Kit as my FAce Vice ... -
19th February 2021, 07:28 PM
Thread: Electric, Hybrid or Just Wait
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Ex Bikie who would have thought
Oh by they way many moons before this I rode nothing but big bore Jap bikes topping out on a ZZR-1100 (FAstest Production Bike at the time) Didnt own a car till 28 who would a thought LOL!
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19th February 2021, 07:23 PM
Thread: Electric, Hybrid or Just Wait
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2019 PRius and Love it!
Ive got a 2019 Prius and routinely get 3.0 litres per 100km of a 26km commute I love the dam thing best car I have ever owned will step up to another Prius when they upgrade the battery then full...
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8th February 2021, 09:43 PM
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Its just hard Yakka
Gidday
With a family to support I woudn't go a mature age trade
I did a boiler makers appreticeship at 38 hot hard dirty work.................I could go on and on.............and on
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6th February 2021, 08:59 PM
Thread: Router Table Adventure
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Paying homage to Pat Warner
Hey Derek
I suspect you know how you work best and have the luxory of a fully decked out Shop with all the trimmings
I've always been a fan of Pat Warners Router Table
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31st January 2021, 10:59 AM
Thread: Veneering using Titebond
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Hi Pete Stick with the Hide Glue me thinks...
Hi Pete
Stick with the Hide Glue me thinks its worked famously for 1000s of years
David MArks from Woodworks likes to use UniBond 800
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30th January 2021, 06:52 PM
Thread: Redefining the Aussie WorkBench
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Track Anchored In..................almost
Ok One Side Finished with the T-Track anchored In about 75mm Once I Glue in a HArdwood Skirt This is what Terry Gordon Recommends
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24th January 2021, 06:27 PM
Thread: Redefining the Aussie WorkBench
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Inlaying the T Track
Gidday :D
I ploughed out the channel for the T-Track typically i would have used a Router but really enjoyed dialing things in with handplanes noting the Shoulder plane ended up being my goto ... -
24th January 2021, 05:56 PM
Thread: YOUR workbench - optimum height?
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Bench Height
Gidday :D
I dont listen to any of the conventional wisdom on bench height watch David Charlesworth use a handplane in the later years and you'll see why!........................
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21st January 2021, 09:36 PM
Thread: Redefining the Aussie WorkBench
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Bench Build Reborn
I ended up dodging a hardwood Benchtop they dont stay flat and its an art within itself to keep them so. I wanted something stable that provided a grippy surface n inspired By Paul Sellers Laminated...
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21st January 2021, 09:05 PM
Thread: Redefining the Aussie WorkBench
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Rollin Rollin Rollin
HAha yup I'm going for the longest bench build ever ..................... Unfortunately a nomadic lifstyle and shed space shortage has hobbled progress thoughtout the years I better knock up my first...
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8th January 2021, 01:47 PM
Thread: Redefining the Aussie WorkBench
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Gidday All I'm not sure about you young...
Gidday All
I'm not sure about you young Blokes but as you reach the 50+ MArk and start to get a bit of Salt and Pepper in the hair lighting and Eyesight really start to become an Issue. Like all... -
14th July 2019, 01:13 PM
Thread: FOR THE LOVE OF MDF,REDGUM and Metal,
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Gidday I can remember using Peen hammers to...
Gidday
I can remember using Peen hammers to hammer my truncated cones into shape when I did my Metal Fab Apprenticeship
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9th June 2019, 11:20 AM
Thread: Repair and new finish for veneer - advice?
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Wow your taking on some of the Dark Arts here...
Wow your taking on some of the Dark Arts here Veneering and Repair................. I'd try and trall Youtube and see what you can come up with theres also a lot of resources on repair work on...
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23rd December 2018, 11:26 AM
Thread: A few pics of some Ebony tools
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Wow
Wow
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15th December 2018, 03:19 PM
Thread: Stationary Belt vs Disk sander
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Select a Heaven!
Yes Lucky for me paid for itself in my pipe welding days! that said for me has been worth every cent and makes the shed that more enjoyable unless your one of those poor souls that live life via...
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14th December 2018, 06:47 PM
Thread: Stationary Belt vs Disk sander
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OK i'll throw a few ideas around here Firstly...
OK i'll throw a few ideas around here Firstly heres Terry Gordon using a Disk Sander for Sharpening:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMGpdb4Fh_A
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6th December 2018, 09:45 PM
Thread: Stationary Belt vs Disk sander
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Gidday Derek :D Ive got one of these and think...
Gidday Derek :D
Ive got one of these and think they are the duks guts
Select-A-Rad 483 Tube Notcher / Belt Grinder | Radius Master Belt Grinders
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6th December 2018, 06:57 PM
Thread: Jarrah and resin embellished platter
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Awesome work
NICE! :2tsup:
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3rd December 2018, 09:24 PM
Thread: Dogs Split Top
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Lookin great Dogs YEah I get the sweat and the...
Lookin great Dogs
YEah I get the sweat and the heat thing Try welding in 47degress OR just to spice it up in a concrete sleeper factory where they set the sleepers with steam OUCH! brings a tear... -
2nd December 2018, 04:42 PM
Thread: What are your favourite workbench Jigs
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Thz Fellas great posts!
NICE!
Ive been spending the afternoon watching this fello who makes great use of a sticking board also ................... Great HAndplane technique here well worth a watch!
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29th November 2018, 12:19 AM
Thread: Tuning in a router
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As per above i would also shim let us know how...
As per above i would also shim let us know how you go making the adjustment
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23rd November 2018, 10:41 PM
Thread: Wooden Soles for Router Planes
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I think we all try to be innovative and look for...
I think we all try to be innovative and look for useful ways to improve our craftsmanship. Even Masters like the Unplugged Woodworker [Tom Fidgen] recommend using jigs for sharpening
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23rd November 2018, 05:04 PM
Thread: Wooden Soles for Router Planes
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Paul Sellers does this all the...
Paul Sellers does this all the time.............Looks to work a treat
https://paulsellers.com/2015/12/router-plane-scarcity/
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21st November 2018, 02:52 PM
Thread: coffee table finish?
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Gidday :) HAve been enjoying some of the ideas...
Gidday :)
HAve been enjoying some of the ideas and information that arose along the way throughout this thread this inspired some reading Im not usually a Fan of the Swartz but stumbled across... -
21st November 2018, 09:35 AM
Thread: November Prize Draw - # 126
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DRAWN & CLAIMED Doh
Great win enjoy the goody seething with jealousy if it dosent work properly PM me :U
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20th November 2018, 07:53 PM
Thread: Dogs Split Top
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Sounds like you had a great adventure Graeme :) ...
Sounds like you had a great adventure Graeme :)
Am hoping you start a thread on the sharpening forum and fascinated by your take on what you learnt throughout the trip
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20th November 2018, 06:36 PM
Thread: Dogs Split Top
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:2tsup:
:2tsup:
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19th November 2018, 08:58 AM
Thread: coffee table finish?
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Gidday Finishing is one of the Darkest of Arts...
Gidday
Finishing is one of the Darkest of Arts and your preferred "Finish" often unfolds as you get deeper into your woodworking Journey
It truly is an "Artform"
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18th November 2018, 09:31 PM
Thread: coffee table finish?
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I love this stuff Organoil...
I love this stuff
Organoil
but still getting used to using it ask around theres a few gun finishers round here that can get this finish looking amazing im pretty sure you can get a nice Matte... -
18th November 2018, 08:52 PM
Thread: Dogs Split Top
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Agreed I love the heft of this behemoth looks...
Agreed
I love the heft of this behemoth looks like she'll be a cracker lasting for generations............................Keep em coming
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18th November 2018, 09:34 AM
Thread: Dogs Split Top
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Gidday :) Yes im much the same if its sticking...
Gidday :)
Yes im much the same if its sticking up or even landed on the worksurface i'll invariably either ding it or make a good go of knocking it off the work bench..................... Murphys... -
17th November 2018, 07:01 PM
Thread: What new Router would you buy?
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Im another Dewalt 621 man .........................
Im another Dewalt 621 man ...................... Love it! and my Fav Router amongst some great competition [I have 4 they breed like rabbits...........LOL]
Set her up with a round subbase to...