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21st January 2013, 08:10 AM
Thread: Kapex Dust Extraction Question
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I got the one designed to go with the Festool. ...
I got the one designed to go with the Festool. Carbatec calls it the "dust deputy box". It's RRP is $449 in Oz but I think I got it for 10% off at one of their sales. It is very much overpriced...
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10th January 2013, 04:11 PM
Thread: Kapex Dust Extraction Question
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For what it's worth, I use the CTM26 AC and it is...
For what it's worth, I use the CTM26 AC and it is very good (it self cleans the filters for you). The 36mm hose is a must - dramatic improvement (Festool rep put me onto that a few years ago when I...
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18th December 2012, 07:55 AM
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DJ, that is a very generous offer. Very much...
DJ, that is a very generous offer. Very much appreciated. I will take some photos and try and post them.
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17th December 2012, 03:37 PM
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Thanks to you both. I will look into both of...
Thanks to you both. I will look into both of these solutions. I am also pondering just putting in a Router Raizer extension collett, which would be permanently fastened into the collett.
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13th December 2012, 02:14 PM
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Long shot - a collett for a 9 year old Triton TRA001
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I have a very old generation of Triton TRA001 router (the big boy). The collett seems to have lost its flex and so doesn't want to release the bit (even wehn fully removed from the... -
29th November 2012, 12:20 PM
Thread: incra ts-ls questions
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Don't worry - I know you are not having a go at...
Don't worry - I know you are not having a go at me. Perhaps I am using the wrong words. The Incra instructioins call them "set screws" and they fasten the knobs firmly to the rails (see Figure 8 on...
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27th November 2012, 04:00 PM
Thread: incra ts-ls questions
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Just to clarify what I meant about extra knobs. ...
Just to clarify what I meant about extra knobs. The knobs are secured to the rails with grub screws (I am not talking about the stops). In order to relocate the positioner you loosen the knobs...
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26th November 2012, 02:18 PM
Thread: incra ts-ls questions
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Hi, I have just set up my 52" system (actually...
Hi,
I have just set up my 52" system (actually the 1320mm metric version). You are correct - the actual sliding positioner can only cope with 810mm (32"). So you set up the system on this basis... -
26th April 2012, 09:57 AM
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Poll: HEADS UP Is this still going? I couldn't see the...
Is this still going? I couldn't see the spreadsheets mentioned in the first ever post. If it is still going, what is the cost of the full set of the 5 star metric brad points and the full set of...
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14th November 2011, 11:28 AM
Thread: TI 15 Impact Driver
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Thanks for the update. Do you know what the...
Thanks for the update. Do you know what the price for the full set will be - with the two batteries, charger and all of the different attachments?
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12th November 2011, 06:49 PM
Thread: TI 15 Impact Driver
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Cheers. Do you know roughly what the price will...
Cheers. Do you know roughly what the price will be? Also, on paper it seems underpowered compared to others (it is quoted at 100Nm while my hitachi and others are quoted at around 150Nm). Have you...
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3rd October 2011, 07:45 PM
Thread: TI 15 Impact Driver
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TI 15 Impact Driver
Hi, does anyone know when the TI 15 impact driver will show up in Australia (and how much it might cost)? Very curious to see it in action. It is quoted at 100Nm, which seems very light on (my...
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4th March 2011, 08:22 AM
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Does anyone know when T-Loc Systainers will get to Oz
Probably another question for Anthony (sorry). The new T-Loc systainers look like a great upgrade for systainers. Does anyone know when they will be available in Australia (see the UK website)?
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3rd March 2011, 07:47 PM
Thread: Buying a Domino
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I don't think it is primarily to do with the...
I don't think it is primarily to do with the plug. The US runs on a 110V supply and so the motor is different to the one you get here. If you want to buy a US machine you need to buy a step down...
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3rd March 2011, 04:06 PM
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Festool CS 70 More info please Anthony
It seems to be the case that Anthony is the only one in Oz who owns or has used the CS 70. I don't think anyone else has 2 cents Anthony so if you have time could you provide a little more of your...
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27th October 2010, 06:53 AM
Thread: Buying Domino in USA
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Hi Jack, Yes - I bought a Systainer 2 and a...
Hi Jack,
Yes - I bought a Systainer 2 and a bunch of sandpaper, as well as clamps and saw blades for Kapex and TS55. Funnily enough, they didn't put anything inside the systainer despite me... -
26th October 2010, 06:36 PM
Thread: Buying Domino in USA
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I get all of my accessories from Jamestown...
I get all of my accessories from Jamestown Distributors. They will ship to Oz direct, will happily take an Ozzie credit card, their service is excellent and they stock just about everything - takes...
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17th August 2010, 01:18 PM
Thread: Buying a Domino
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Not sure if you have bought yet. I am a hobbyist...
Not sure if you have bought yet. I am a hobbyist too and I picked up the domino + the systainer full of dominos (which includes the extra cutters) + the two extra stops two weeks ago.
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15th July 2010, 03:24 PM
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Spirit levels - best brands (including digital levels)
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I have always been told Stabila is the top of the line for spirit levels (including digital spirit levels) - they are certainly the most expensive. But a thread on this forum (dated 2006)... -
13th February 2010, 02:02 PM
Thread: Polyurethane cabinet painters in Sydney
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Polyurethane cabinet painters in Sydney
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Not sure if this is the right forum to ask this question - apologies if it is not. I would like to fit out my study and I would like to build the drawers, cabinets, doors and shelves myself... -
11th February 2010, 02:46 PM
Thread: Multi-Jetstream question
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Thanks all, I think the sander arrived at the...
Thanks all,
I think the sander arrived at the start of January so I will go back to Festool (but won't hold my breath). It will be interesting to do a few side by side tests of the old vs new to... -
11th February 2010, 08:31 AM
Thread: Multi-Jetstream question
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Multi-Jetstream question
I was just reading about this new system. Is this a completely new Rotex sander or do you just need to buy a new pad to go onto your existing Rotex? I hope it is the latter since I just paid a...
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29th January 2010, 03:20 PM
Thread: Import 150 FEQ help
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For what it's worth, you can get a stepdown...
For what it's worth, you can get a stepdown transformer that would allow you to use US tools in Australia.
Power tools are far cheaper in the US and I pondered going down this route when I... -
8th January 2010, 07:20 AM
Thread: What type of Sandpaper for a Rotex?
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Thanks guys for the responses, Looks like a...
Thanks guys for the responses,
Looks like a range of Brilliant 2 is the way to go as a start and maybe one or two packs of Cristal for the heavy jobs.
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7th January 2010, 06:18 PM
Thread: What type of Sandpaper for a Rotex?
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What type of Sandpaper for a Rotex?
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Just joined the Festool club with a Rotex 150 (and a Kapex 120, 1400w Router and a TS55 for good measure).
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4th December 2009, 03:12 PM
Thread: plunge saws - festool vs makita
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plunge saws - festool vs makita
Just wondering whether anyone has used these saws (the TS55 or TS75 Festools vs the Makita version). The Festool is about twice the price - is it that much better. I have seen some reviews in the...
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4th December 2009, 07:33 AM
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Thanks for the feedback - I think I will look...
Thanks for the feedback - I think I will look into all of these (especially interested to be able to see one at my house).
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1st December 2009, 05:29 PM
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Where can I see a kapex in action before I buy
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Can anyone tell me where (in Sydney - I am on the North side) I can see a Kapex demonstrated. There seems to be general agreement that they are the best but I would like to see how much... -
26th July 2009, 11:29 PM
Thread: Cedar cladding for a shed
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Cedar cladding for a shed
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Can anyone tell me where I can buy cedar cladding for a shed I am building in Sydney (north shore) and how much it costs (I think the boards are usually 120mm x 10mm).
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26th July 2009, 11:24 PM
Thread: Where can I buy cedar cladding for a shed
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Where can I buy cedar cladding for a shed
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Can anyone tell me where I can buy cedar cladding for a shed I am building in Sydney and how much it will cost per square metre (or lineal metre - I think the boards usually seem to be around... -
30th June 2009, 04:47 PM
Thread: Please help a newbie choose tools
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I have been told that when you are cutting...
I have been told that when you are cutting melamine that if you put down tape where you are going to cut it can dramatically reduce the amount of chipping. Might be worth the experiment if you want...
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24th June 2009, 02:17 PM
Thread: Cordless power tool kits - help please
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The $2049 was from Sydney Tools (a full Aussie...
The $2049 was from Sydney Tools (a full Aussie Kit - no need for transformers and full Aussie warranty).
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22nd June 2009, 12:59 AM
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Budget is the key. I have been doing a lot of...
Budget is the key. I have been doing a lot of research on this one recently. Some thoughts:
Lithium Ion is a must (with one possible exception - the best of the best is Festool and I don't... -
19th June 2009, 07:07 PM
Thread: Cordless power tool kits - help please
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Thanks guys, I am thinking the same way on...
Thanks guys,
I am thinking the same way on the US issue - if I can buy two sets I must be better off (for quality gear). How do you like the DeWalt stuff?
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19th June 2009, 02:51 PM
Thread: Cordless power tool kits - help please
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Cordless power tool kits - help please
Hi,
I am getting ready to buy a cordless tools kit and would love to hear how others have gone with their research or their experiences with kits they have bought.
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18th June 2009, 11:45 AM
Thread: 2009 Sydney www show 7 weeks to go
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Hi, New guy here. Liz, I couldn't see Hitachi...
Hi,
New guy here. Liz, I couldn't see Hitachi anywhere on the list - will they be there? Also, a few years ago there was someone there selling Artu drill bit sets (which I have to say I found...