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    TASMANIA Ok. I'll take it. How much will postage be to...

    Ok. I'll take it. How much will postage be to Adelaide?

    Are you able to PM me? I haven't been on the forum for a while and it seems I am locked out of some of the features.
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    TASMANIA Jason Did you sell the Timberjig? Bob

    Jason

    Did you sell the Timberjig?

    Bob
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    I put one of their spiral cutter heads in my...

    I put one of their spiral cutter heads in my Sherwood 10 inch comb planar 12 months ago an couldn't be more happy with it. The finish straight off the machine is almost as good as a hand plane.
  4. Triton Router Table Jigsaw Attachment Giveaway

    I have Triton jigsaw attachment to give away to new home. Pick up only from Stirling SA.
    408856

    Bob
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    Have you tried Dougies Freight? He specialised in...

    Have you tried Dougies Freight? He specialised in back loading. He does a trip once a month from Adelaide to the East Coast as far as Bribane. I think he goes to WA every three months. I have used...
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    It is a great tool . I used it to drill all the...

    It is a great tool . I used it to drill all the 20 dog holes in my 90 mm bench top. Only because I couldn't fit it under my electric drill press.

    Bob
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    Spanner. I know is is along time since you...

    Spanner.
    I know is is along time since you posted, but are you still looking for a hand cranked drill press? http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/f98ef1a52316db097c9e65c6d09c83ac.jpgI have this...
  8. Thanks for the advice, I determined that the...

    Thanks for the advice,

    I determined that the infeed table is out of alignment by raising the infeed table until the edge next to the cutter head was at the same level a the outfeed table. I then...
  9. Thanks for the suggestion. I visited the Grizzly...

    Thanks for the suggestion. I visited the Grizzly site, but it is a different machine.

    Bob
  10. Anyone know how to align the tables on a 10" Combo Planar/Thicknesser

    I have the Sherwood version of this machine, but a lot of "manufacturers" produce a similar model.

    The infeed table slopes away from the cutter head by approx. 5 mm over the length of the table....
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    MarkI have the 10" model and experience a similar...

    MarkI have the 10" model and experience a similar problem. I get around it by waxing the cast iron table with furniture wax.Another fix is to make a cover for the cast iron out of mdf covered with...
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    Dengue I use blue tape all the time when...

    Dengue

    I use blue tape all the time when veneering, similar to the way Ian described. I haven't had any problems with the tape denting the veneers.

    What does happen though, is the pressure...
  13. Hi what part of eastern Adelaide? I am in...

    Hi

    what part of eastern Adelaide? I am in Stirling. Is that too far away? Or are you looking for someone to come to you?

    Bob


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    Wood Wasp spare parts

    I have Wood Wasp sanding attachment and have over the years of use gradually lost most of the "O" rings. can anyone suggest where I can get replacements? Have tried Clark rubber.

    thanks Bob

    ps...
  15. Thanks Ueee I used Cabots CTF (?)Floor Oil. I...

    Thanks Ueee

    I used Cabots CTF (?)Floor Oil. I had a lot of difficulty with it because I was applying it with a brush and the temperature in my workshop was only 8 degrees. Ihas a lot of trouble...
  16. The Finished Project

    I eventually opted for the casting resin method using Jarah stain. The process was a bit more complicated than I thought. Some of the knot holes were quite large extending all the way through the...
  17. Thanks for the advice. I'll give both methods a...

    Thanks for the advice. I'll give both methods a try before I tackle the main lots.

    I'll post some pictures of the results. Don't hold your breath while waiting! I'm on a 3 and 1 FIFO roster in...
  18. I need help with a couple of knots in my table top

    I am making a Stickley style dining table for a house warming present. The design is based on an article from Fine Woodworking a few years ago. I am using Silky Oak I have had air drying for the past...
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    Backgammon Board for Betty

    Betty

    Here are the photos of my backgammon board.

    The Playing area veneers are Hoop Pine and Red Cedar. The centre oieces are New Guinea Rosewood burl and Bumpy Ash.

    I made the stone...
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    Aprilfool I am definitely interested in your...

    Aprilfool

    I am definitely interested in your cedar. Where are you? I'm on the Sunny Coast. Would I have to buy the whole lot?

    B.O.B.
  21. Thanks for all the suggestions. I found a...

    Thanks for all the suggestions.

    I found a piece of Tassie Oak dowel 32 mm dia and wrapped it in blue tape before cutting it on the mitre saw. The tape did a good job stopping tear out.

    I put...
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    Need help with a backgammon board

    Hi all!

    I have recently completed a marketry backgammon board and am now looking to make the coloured circular counters.

    A friend suggested turning them on a lathe but I don't have access to...
  23. Making counters for a backgammon/draught board

    Hi all!

    I have recently completed a marketry backgammon board and am now looking to make the coloured circular counters.

    I don't have access to a lathe. I have a recollection of seeing a...
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    I have to agree. Don't buy Ryobi.

    Cub

    I have bought a number of Ryobi tools and have some pretty scary experiences.

    I bought one of there compound mitre saws because I didn't think I could justify buying a Makita. The first...
  25. It works like a Felder!! (Almost)

    Missionaryman / Bob38S

    I managed to get some time in the shed on Saturday. (Had to vacuum the whole house and mow all the lawn before hand, but then I was left alone all afternoon)

    But I...
  26. Thanks for the Advice

    I'll try to get hold of the goop you recommend. The job will have to wait until Easter when SWMBO goes away.

    Once I start tinkering around in the workshop I tend to loose track of time.

    I'll...
  27. Am I glad I found this thread

    I have the Hare & Forbes incarnation of the MJ2325B and it also has the same affliction. I am about to try to do something about it.

    Just a couple of questions:
    1. What type of grease did you...
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    Selling some of my Triton Gear

    I have just posted some of my Triton Gear on the Buy, Sell n Swap forum.

    I have stepped up a level in my woodworking and need to sell my WC2000 etc.

    Check it out if you're interested.

    Bob
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    Weisyboy I have about a dozen slabs of various...

    Weisyboy
    I have about a dozen slabs of various thickness. (roughly 38mm to 65 mm). Lengths are 1.5 to 3.5 m (mostly around 2 metres).

    I have waxed the ends and sprayed them with kero and a...
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    I'll post some pictures in a couple of days. I am...

    I'll post some pictures in a couple of days. I am one of those people who have to go away to work during the week.

    It is Sourhern Silky Oak and there are some slabs with nice figure.

    It...
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    I've got a problem with Silky Oak

    Last year I was offered a couple of Silky Oaks from Kilcoy (don't know which species). I had them trucked to a mill at North Arm where they were cut into slabs 2 to 3 inches thick, some 5 metres...
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    ProGrip Guide Setup

    I have just bought the 2.5m ProGrip guide and circular saw base from Carba-tec to cut down full sheets to a size I can manage on may tablesaw. The gear looks very good but it doesn't come with any...
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    Thanks for your help

    I have found someone locally to mill the logs.

    Thanks for everyone's advice.

    Bob
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    Need help milling silky oak logs

    I have been offered 3 silky oak logs 450 to 600 diameter by approx 4 m long on a farm near Kilcoy in Qld.

    I need to find someone locally (Brisbane/Sunshine Coast) who can mill it on site.

    I am...
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    Need help milling logs in Kilcoy area

    I have been offered 3 silky oak logs 450 to 600 diametre by approx 4 m long on a foarnm near kilcoy in Qld.

    I need to find someone locally (Brisbane/Sunshine Coast) who can mill it on site.

    I...
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    Thanks for all your suggestions

    Thank you to everyone for all your help. I'll sift through everything and let you know what I decide to do.

    And when I get back I'll let you know how it all went.

    B.O.B.
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    Long term tool storage/protection

    I am going overseas for an extended period of time and unfortunately can't take any of my tools with me. I am able to leave all my hand and power tools in my workshop but am not sure how to protect...
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    Triton Attachments for Sale

    I have just listed on the Buy, Sell or Swap Thread some Triton Attachments. Biscuit Joiner, Finger Joiner and Planer attachment.

    They are just surplus to my requirements at this stage. I still...
  39. Guys I am going down the MDF funnel route,...

    Guys

    I am going down the MDF funnel route, but have a few questions.

    What thickness MDF do you need? It looks like 32 mm in the photos on the web site.

    What are the diameters of the...
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    The first time it happened I thought it was...

    The first time it happened I thought it was because I was pushing it too quickly, so I slowed down. I'll try a quick push.

    I had a long hard look at a Domino, then I looked at the price.

    When...
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    Smoking Biscuit Joiners

    I have two buscuit joiners a Ryobi and and Archer. (Don't ask me why 2) Both of them cause the timber to burn when I use them.

    Can anyone tell me why? I have used toher buscuit joiners ( Porter...
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    Recycled Cypress for Furniture

    I have been looking for a suitable timber to build a frame and paneled wardrobe. After near suffering a heart attack at the price of new timber I started searching salvage yards.

    I have found...
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    I just spent the weekend dressing some nomially...

    I just spent the weekend dressing some nomially 75 x 25 Qld Maple down to 62x20. the timber was a mixture of reasonable flat boards and pretty twisted planks.The method I used was as follows:


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    Compound Mitre Cuts

    I am about to start making a taper sided pedestal and need to know how you determine the angle to cut the mitres on.

    The pedestal will be rectangular in plan with sides tapering at about 5...
  45. Thread: picture framing

    by B.O.B.
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    Woody The pictures of your jig look...

    Woody

    The pictures of your jig look interesting. Could you include the links to the original article?

    Do you make your own mouldings for the frames?
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