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The members of this forum are unbelievable !!
Appreciate the prompt replies
Armed with your excellent advice I will execute this overhaul with confidence

Many Thanks
Barry

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

Would...

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
(Imperial gal is (8 x 20oz) 160oz 4544ml – US gal (8 x 16oz)...

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

Aren't boxes...

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?...

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
Have some of UB White...

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...

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...

Many thanks for the responses so far - appreciate the good advice
It appears that I didn't explain the box clearly enough
I plan to dovetail the four panels, slot them, glue dovetails, glue in base...

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)
As I want to avoid as...

Thanks Termite & Gumby

All the Best
Barry

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...

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...

Spotted at Bunnies today - priced @ $288
Good news - its made in Taiwan!
Not ready to buy yet. Still using Ryobi Ert241200
Wont be long however the Ryobi's shaft has developed substantial end...

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

Also the Westy troglodytes and the...

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...

Have consistently lurked & learned so much from this site and I'd like to thank everybody who has contributed

Would appreciate hearing about good sources for good quality brass (true brass or...

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...

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...

About to invest in a thicknesser and noticed that Bunny's now stock a Ryobi equivalent to the GMC

The Ryobi AP 13AK is a generic duplicate of the GMC with added features of an anti kickback...

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

If I can't find a local...

Appreciate any advice on an Australian source for fake suede (suedex) suitable for lining small boxes.

Regards

Barry

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
Pleased to report that the...

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
By the way the...

Thanks so much Numbat
Have placed order with Lie-Nielsen today - will keep this forum posted
Regards

Barry

Have a satin black lacquer finished buffet which I would like to refinish in an oakish mid brown tone.
Unfortunately this unit has been maintained with Handy Andy which I believe has silicone in it....

Wow Numbat! - What kept you!!
An answer to my prayers in 30 minutes -
Just can't believe how good this this Woodworkforums is
That looks to be just enough evidence for me to take the plunge and...

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...

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...

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
Before they shut the...

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.
However would like to finish stock between re...

For everything you wanted to know about tensioning blades etc

Check out

http://www.suffolkmachinery.com/six_rules.asp

Best

Barry F

Thanks Rev

Seems Martek is not available in Australia

Which model Drill Doctor do you use?

Regards

Barry

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...

Thanks so much for the quick response.

$29 for the Carbatec sounds like a bargain Have tried other bargains without success Can anyone advise from their own experience how good this one is?

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...

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.

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...