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26th February 2007, 08:31 PM
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Help! ? How to DIY Maintenanc on AEG Jigsaw
The members of this forum are unbelievable !!
Appreciate the prompt replies
Armed with your excellent advice I will execute this overhaul with confidence
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25th February 2007, 08:13 PM
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Help! ? How to DIY Maintenanc on AEG Jigsaw
Hello
Have been bequeathed an STPE 60 AEG Jigsaw and it goes great but cutting end of body gets hot - indicating need for lubrication
Dont want to further use it without servicing
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1st November 2006, 09:39 PM
Thread: Ub Shellac Not Hard Enough?
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Here are notes that I made to try & get a clear...
Here are notes that I made to try & get a clear perspective on Shellac Cuts
SHELLAC CUT
1lb cut means 1lb per gal<O:p</O:p
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30th October 2006, 01:43 PM
Thread: Rose Alder Box
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Beautiful craftmanship. Doesn't deserve such a...
Beautiful craftmanship. Doesn't deserve such a cruel lesson
Are you game to try another inlay lengthwise? You never know it might create a reverse twist to cancel out the problem
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30th October 2006, 01:26 PM
Thread: Ub Shellac Not Hard Enough?
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Ub Shellac Not Hard Enough?
No I didn't
Have tried 50/50 and can now see a better result - many thanks
By the way just to get some perspective on mixing shellac, what is the shellac:metho ratio of the UB hard shellac?... -
23rd October 2006, 12:39 PM
Thread: Ub Shellac Not Hard Enough?
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Ub Shellac Not Hard Enough?
I understand that a test for shellac freshness is to put a drop on a hard surface ie glass, leave overnight & it should be hard enough to resist the indentation of a fingernail
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17th August 2006, 10:08 PM
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Hi Stuart Some synchronicity here. I am a...
Hi Stuart
Some synchronicity here. I am a recently self taught boxmaker (mostly from lurking on this wonderful site) and have just purchased an Incra positioner from Grahame at the Newcastle show. I... -
17th August 2006, 05:07 PM
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Incra Fence &/or Mitre Guide On Triton 2000??
Am most impressed with the precision capability of the Incra system and am attached to my old triton workhorse.
Can anyone give me some feedback on the use of Incra gear on a Triton 2000? Grahame of... -
3rd May 2006, 06:32 PM
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BOX LID PANELS-How to apply Veneer?-Also fixing?
Many thanks for the responses so far - appreciate the good advice
It appears that I didn't explain the box clearly enough
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1st May 2006, 11:10 AM
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BOX LID PANELS-How to apply Veneer?-Also fixing?
About to apply 0.8mm myrtle burl to 4mm mdf to be used as lid panels in a 200mm x 120mm x 76mm box made from dovetailed 10mm Mountain ash & Jarrah panels (using Gifkin H10)
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23rd January 2006, 11:24 AM
Thread: Router Table Split Fence????????
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Thanks Termite & Gumby All the Best Barry
Thanks Termite & Gumby
All the Best
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22nd January 2006, 05:22 PM
Thread: Router Table Split Fence????????
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Router Table Split Fence???????
Hi Termite
Enjoy your posts and would appreciate more info to help me make a new one piece fence for jewellery box work
Am I correct in understanding from this thread that the "Adjustable... -
20th January 2006, 04:04 PM
Thread: Ryobi ERT 241200 end float
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Ryobi ERT 241200 end float
My Ryobi 1200w 1/2 inch router (very similar to an Elu) is quite a nice router to use. However after very little work it has developed almost a millimetre of end float. Is this considered to be...
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20th January 2006, 03:41 PM
Thread: Triton 1400w Router has landed!
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Triton 1400w Router has landed!
Spotted at Bunnies today - priced @ $288
Good news - its made in Taiwan!
Not ready to buy yet. Still using Ryobi Ert241200
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13th December 2005, 05:23 PM
Thread: NSW Racial tension.............
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NSW Racial Tension
Its really a law & order problem
Used to have mobs from Collingwood arriving on the buses and attacking St Kilda bodgies yonks ago - gee must be getting old
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5th December 2005, 04:03 PM
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Thanks for the prompt responses I have tried...
Thanks for the prompt responses
I have tried the Veneer Inlay chain - they do not supply end fittings and I found it to be a bit weak- the links open up a bit too easily (probably my ham fisted... -
4th December 2005, 05:21 PM
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Good quality linked chain for jewellery boxes
Have consistently lurked & learned so much from this site and I'd like to thank everybody who has contributed
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2nd September 2005, 06:53 PM
Thread: Dreaded Snipe
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Dreaded Snipe
I need counselling
To avoid snipe I thought I would be a real smart a#*e and make a 2 metre straight through laminated 19mm chipboard carefully levelled table for my new GMC thicknesser but the... -
14th July 2005, 04:00 PM
Thread: thicknesser advice.....please
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Hi Stubchain Would appreciate any details on...
Hi Stubchain
Would appreciate any details on the jointer jig for the Ryobi
I'm about to buy the Ryobi anti kickback Thicknesser for $395 from Bunny's (The equiv GMC costs $345 however I think... -
2nd July 2005, 10:01 PM
Thread: Thicknesser - Ryobi Anti Kickback?
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Thicknesser - Ryobi Anti Kickback?
About to invest in a thicknesser and noticed that Bunny's now stock a Ryobi equivalent to the GMC
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2nd July 2005, 09:44 PM
Thread: Fake suede for Box lining
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Fake Suede for Box lining
Thanks everyone for your ideas and sources
I'm currently using real chamois from Supercheap but the fake suede looks just as good, trims better and is more stable
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1st July 2005, 10:51 AM
Thread: Fake suede for Box lining
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Fake suede for Box lining
Appreciate any advice on an Australian source for fake suede (suedex) suitable for lining small boxes.
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26th April 2005, 10:47 PM
Thread: A 1/8th inch blade in a #4 Bailey?
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Yes Yes Yes!
Thanks again Numbat
On the strength of your posting I bit the bullet and ordered a Lie Nielsen 1/8th inch thick blade and (bugger the expense) a 1/8th chipbreaker
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18th April 2005, 10:13 PM
Thread: From Black to Oak
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Thanks Bob Was hoping to get an easyfix method...
Thanks Bob
Was hoping to get an easyfix method of sealing the current finish and recoating over it. The unit is quite serviceable but the material is not worth a lot of work
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17th April 2005, 11:25 PM
Thread: A 1/8th inch blade in a #4 Bailey?
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Thanks so much Numbat Have placed order with...
Thanks so much Numbat
Have placed order with Lie-Nielsen today - will keep this forum posted
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16th April 2005, 10:32 PM
Thread: From Black to Oak
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From Black to Oak
Have a satin black lacquer finished buffet which I would like to refinish in an oakish mid brown tone.
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14th April 2005, 12:46 PM
Thread: A 1/8th inch blade in a #4 Bailey?
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Wow Numbat! - What kept you!! An answer to my...
Wow Numbat! - What kept you!!
An answer to my prayers in 30 minutes -
Just can't believe how good this this Woodworkforums is
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14th April 2005, 11:38 AM
Thread: A 1/8th inch blade in a #4 Bailey?
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A 1/8th inch blade in a #4 Bailey?
I would like to improve my recently purchased Stanley Bailey #4 smoothing plane by tuning it and, taking note of information on this site from Derek Cohen, adding an improved blade and cap iron...
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14th April 2005, 11:26 AM
Thread: Triton Powered Respirator
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Appreciate the thoughts about Bunnings predatory...
Appreciate the thoughts about Bunnings predatory agenda but what can you do - if you cant change the system you have to go with it. Anyway Timbecom still wins because I am planning to get a Sherwood...
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13th April 2005, 06:31 PM
Thread: Triton Powered Respirator
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Triton Powered Respirator
Now's the time!
Patience rewarded! Bought a Triton Powered respirator today from Bunnings for $222.75 without a quibble by showing them the current Timbecom price of $247.50
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28th March 2005, 03:52 PM
Thread: belt and drum sanders
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Belt & Drum Sanders
I also have a similar needs. Using 14 inch bandsaw in re sawing mode to thickness timber (to sizes ranging between 10 and 12 mm) for small box making.
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25th February 2005, 08:59 PM
Thread: Bandsaw blades guidance (no not guides)
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Band Saw Blades
For everything you wanted to know about tensioning blades etc
Check out
http://www.suffolkmachinery.com/six_rules.asp
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12th February 2005, 08:15 AM
Thread: Drill Doctor
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Drill Doctor
Thanks Rev
Seems Martek is not available in Australia
Which model Drill Doctor do you use?
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11th February 2005, 08:42 PM
Thread: Portable Dust Control
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Portable Dust Control
Started woodworking at 70, three years ago. Found it to be the 2nd best fun without laughing! For my workshop I am using 1/2 a double garage. The garage adjoins the house so effective dust control...
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25th January 2005, 10:57 AM
Thread: Drill Doctor
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Drill Doctor
Thanks so much for the quick response.
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24th January 2005, 10:51 PM
Thread: Drill Doctor
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Drill Doctor
Any opinions experiences appreciated on the Drill Doctor unit. I now have about the equivalent value in blunt drills - hand sharpening seems to be too difficult for me - what to do? Appreciate any...
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28th December 2004, 11:37 AM
Thread: Fettling a 14" Bandsaw (in pictures)
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Hi Chook Thanks for your concern. Appreciate the...
Hi Chook
Thanks for your concern. Appreciate the professionalism and genuine goodwill of this forum. Must admit I didn't think about thieving b's. -
24th December 2004, 08:42 PM
Thread: Fettling a 14" Bandsaw (in pictures)
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Fettling a 14 inch band saw
This is quite timely for me
I'm about to buy a 14 inch bandsaw with riser for boxmaking and light duty resawing
My choices are down to a Jet (single speed only) or a Taiwanese multi speed from...