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  1. Laguna Fusion would do the trick. I’ve bought...

    Laguna Fusion would do the trick. I’ve bought mine as it’s compact, easy to move around and runs on 10 amps. Upgrading my electrics would be a pain given the arrangement of our garage/home.

    The...
  2. Thanks. Very helpful, just got the BX and...

    Thanks. Very helpful, just got the BX and although a million times better than my old Hafco I found the same issue with the bottom guide bolts. I’ll change them as per your suggestion.

    I’ve...
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    I’ve had Makita for last 6 years with no trouble....

    I’ve had Makita for last 6 years with no trouble.

    The new batteries with the fuel gauge are great and you have lots of choice between other cordless tools. Batteries between 3ah to 6ah will be...
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    Why Starret?

    It comes down to how obsessive you are. I find it irritating to have a saw blade set at 90 degrees and to find its not. I spent good money on squares from the large hardware shops only to find they...
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    The festool 75 is a great unit. Unlikely to kill...

    The festool 75 is a great unit. Unlikely to kill it and it has some great features if you buy the set. The cradle is nice and so are the stands for holding it upside down. There is also a guide so...
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    Its on ebay atm :-). Sent from my iPhone...

    Its on ebay atm :-).


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    The tormek is worth the money over the sheppach...

    The tormek is worth the money over the sheppach wheel. Not only can it be graded but it wears much less from personal experience. I have used a tormek for around 7y but recently bought a sheppach...
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    Final update to my review: Anthony has been...

    Final update to my review:

    Anthony has been very helpful by coming down to my place and looking at the saw.

    We discovered that the fence insert was not perfectly straight and a replacement...
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    I prefer the 4 1/2 over the 4 for almost...

    I prefer the 4 1/2 over the 4 for almost everything. The weight of the tool seems to make a big difference, the 4 to me feels like a toy in comparison. The blades will fit a 6 and 7 which is also...
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    Review Festool Precisio CS 70 tablesaw

    Thanks for the tip. Will try turning the wheels around. I also think that for workshop use which is basically what I use it for now a conventional base makes it much easier to move the saw around....
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    Two small additions to this review. The riving...

    Two small additions to this review.

    The riving knife is indeed completely removable using a single hex screw.

    In addition the sliding table benefits immensely from some lubrication. I used a...
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    Must have had a dud. Mine is still going strong...

    Must have had a dud. Mine is still going strong 7 years down the track. I cant get myself to use anything but a triton router in a table. Bit changes on most of the others are just plain...
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    Would concur. I have a fairly full set of lxt...

    Would concur. I have a fairly full set of lxt cordless and some makita corded tools. In a workshop environment very happy with the lxt for most jobs. I do have a few batteries though. For heavy...
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    Review Festool Precisio CS 70 tablesaw

    Gday all,

    I thought I would put my experience "on paper" with the Festool CS 70 as there is not a whole lot out there about this saw. I have had this saw for about 6 months. Let me preface this by...
  15. Fantastic work, looks like everything has its...

    Fantastic work, looks like everything has its place
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    I have been using the 36 and have been very...

    I have been using the 36 and have been very happy. I really like the ability to lock a systainer on top of their vacs. They also sell a combo cable/hose which is a neat solution for powertools. ...
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    I think its a design issue. I remember this...

    I think its a design issue. I remember this happening with the larger triton router in the table but not with the 1400w one... As already mentioned also consider removing the springs, easier to...
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    Most of the aluminium sides of fences i have seen...

    Most of the aluminium sides of fences i have seen are not flat. I think youre better off removing it all together and replacing with mdf/melamine unless its definitely perfectly flat.You may still...
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    Thanks everyone. I thought 10% would be...

    Thanks everyone. I thought 10% would be reasonable although what I was offered was 5%. A little steep I might look at Minimax


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    Should I buy a combination machine

    Can anyone give me an idea of the best price they got on a c3?


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  21. Its come up nice. Well done. Sent from my...

    Its come up nice. Well done.


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  22. Do I need to resin these burls for my projects?

    I think it would be asking for trouble to put that thickness burl through the thicknesser, I think there would be a reasonable chance it would disintegrate. If trying to smooth it out prob best use...
  23. Many thanks for clearing this up. regards M

    Many thanks for clearing this up.

    regards

    M
  24. Air module for Festool cleantex extractor?

    G'day

    Its been a while since I posted, courtesy of two little guys that are now approaching the age of 4!

    I'm looking for some feedback on someone who has the compressed air module fitted to a...
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    Agree wih Derek, Have used both, bought the...

    Agree wih Derek,

    Have used both, bought the Tormek T7. There is no comparison between the two, the Sheppach is not that well made. In this case you get what you pay for...

    I have been using...
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    Hi Arry, I have been in hibernation courtesy...

    Hi Arry,

    I have been in hibernation courtesy of the twins but slowly coming out of it... I had to put my 2c worth here and I will go against the grain... Before I do let me say that I own a...
  27. Thread: Twin Boys

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    Thanks guys, the boys already have names,...

    Thanks guys, the boys already have names, Christopher and Peter, named after their grandfathers.

    I must say it is hard work but hopefully it will become easier as they start to feed less...
  28. Thread: Twin Boys

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    Twin Boys

    Hi Guys,

    Its been a while since I posted to the forum, the reasons for this are many but most important the fact that my wife was pregnant with twins.

    I am pleased to anounce that the boys...
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    I use Paraffin oil, works well and it is clear.

    I use Paraffin oil, works well and it is clear.
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    I dont use the side handle for timber work but it...

    I dont use the side handle for timber work but it may come in handy (for polishing a car for example)

    Marios
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    I think this just confirms that one needs to...

    I think this just confirms that one needs to critically evaluate what they read. This reviewer has no idea at all.
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    Agree with DJ. For the non believers go back...

    Agree with DJ. For the non believers go back over the last few years and have a look at the price of some of the tools that were around then and are still selling... For example the TSC saw. ...
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    I think we need to be realistic here, a reseller...

    I think we need to be realistic here, a reseller like carbatec cannot afford to absorb the cost rises due to the declining dollar and fluctuating financial markets. The cost is passed on to us and...
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    Thats a funny expression isnt it :)

    Thats a funny expression isnt it :)
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    DJ that is a sweet saw mate, well done!

    DJ that is a sweet saw mate, well done!
  36. Ok I have had a a chance to try some of these...

    Ok I have had a a chance to try some of these ideas out in the shed. These are my findings....


    1. I have tried the 45 degree bevel and reversing the blade trick as per Derek. This did not...
  37. Thanks for all the suggestions.. Jake:...

    Thanks for all the suggestions..


    Jake: pretty sure the scraper was sharp, I was getting full width curlies from it. I only sharpened the long sides of the scarper, next time I will do all 4......
  38. Thanks guys, I tried the back bevel idea that...

    Thanks guys,

    I tried the back bevel idea that Derek suggested (I had forgotten that I had already ground a few blades like this 2-3 years ago!) and that seemed to sort some big gouges but created...
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    I have been using Titan for some time (on timber)...

    I have been using Titan for some time (on timber) as I have got a few boxes of mixed grits on ebay. It seems to work well and they last a long time. I have not used Rubin though.

    regards
    ...
  40. Thanks Derek, I will give it a go with a back...

    Thanks Derek,

    I will give it a go with a back bevel. I think I might try it on a piece of scrap, I would hate to make the situation worse.

    Do you think then that there is any role for those...
  41. Difficult grain and tearout. Scraper or plane?

    Hi guys,


    I have started on a small project using some of the hardwood I got from the September Hardwood sale. The project involves a glued up panel. The pieces were joined and thicknessed...
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    I also have a H&F drillpress, I am not sure if it...

    I also have a H&F drillpress, I am not sure if it is the same model as yours, I have been happy with it.

    It did need some tuning to get it to run as good as it does now. I have also changed the...
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    The tormek can a do a lot more than just...

    The tormek can a do a lot more than just sharpen/grind chisels and plane blades. I use mine to regularly sharpen the blades for my jointer/thicknesser. It is a huge time saver and at least when I...
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    Agree with Vernov, I often run the compressor to...

    Agree with Vernov, I often run the compressor to fill the tank, then disconnect and wheel it where I need to use the nailer, I can fire quite a few brads before I need to top up the air supply.

    M
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    I have not used either but the similarities if...

    I have not used either but the similarities if any to a drill doctor are just cosmetic. The ozito drill uses a crappy Al. oxide grinding stone, whereas the drill doctor a diamond disk. The jig to...
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    Do not waste your time with the carbatec plate. ...

    Do not waste your time with the carbatec plate. It is not flat, you could do better with a piece of MDF.

    M
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    I have a GMC compressor, one GMC finishing nailer...

    I have a GMC compressor, one GMC finishing nailer and a couple more nailers. I got the brad nailers as part of a 3 tool set from Bunnings. I am happy with all of them.

    The brad nailer saves a...
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    ???? I think at $250 its a no brainer, that...

    ????

    I think at $250 its a no brainer, that is the cost of a half decent jigsaw. I already have a decent bandsaw so I didn't buy one, but well done to those that got in early.

    $250 does not...
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    I sort of agree with Derek... but it depends what...

    I sort of agree with Derek... but it depends what sort of work you do with your handtools. If your shop is predominantly handtool based and you are likely to be doing everything with hand tools you...
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    I now use my chisels straight off the tormek as I...

    I now use my chisels straight off the tormek as I am getting lazy, but still use waterstones for the microbevel on my plane blades. The edge straight off the tormek (which is the best among all...
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