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27th February 2022, 01:06 PM
Thread: Triangular designs in timber box
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Triangle
Thanks for tip. Sample I have suggests done by machine. There are 17 motifs on the box, can't belive they were done by hand. Must be a router or similar way of doing this?
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27th February 2022, 10:18 AM
Thread: Triangular designs in timber box
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Triangular designs in timber box
Hi Folks, I am trying to copy a box I purchased several years ago. The designs on the sides and lids are triangular, should be a file attached. Can anyone give me a steer on how to go about this kind...
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14th November 2012, 05:13 PM
Thread: urethane finishes - spraying
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urethane finishes - spraying
Can anyone advise:
a) A brand of clear urethane finish for tables.
b) A brand of urethane that can be coloured or purchased in a honey brown shade?
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20th June 2012, 09:19 AM
Thread: Sooty Mould on Silky Oak
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Sooty Mould on Silky Oak
Hello
I made a garden bench from Silky Oak and used Organoil Garden Finish as the preservative. In 2 months the bench was black. I washed the bench with Wattyl wood wash and gave the bench 2 more... -
18th May 2012, 11:37 PM
Thread: Glue Staining when oiling - prevention
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Glue Staining when oiling - prevention
Hello
I have a problem when gluing, even with good housekeeping I get glue in unwanted places on the timber and the oil I use does not like glue. Somewhere I have seen something to apply to... -
4th March 2012, 12:18 PM
Thread: Tapered table legs
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Carbatec Taper Jig
I have the jig, found it to be a death trap. I was assited today by a carpenter of 30 years experience trying both a bandsaw and table saw. terrible with both. So congratulations. I am going to build...
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27th February 2012, 01:10 PM
Thread: Taper Jig Issues
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Taper jigs
Thankupu for that. Yes, I think the aluminium junk is destined for the tip. But I saw it and thought it would help. I was wrong. Thanks again.
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27th February 2012, 11:39 AM
Thread: Taper Jig Issues
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Taper Jig Issues
Hello Everyone, I have purchased a Taper Jig, aluminium from Carbatec.
I find thatit is impossible to keep the timber against the jig, the saw blade pulls the workpiece straight every time. I don't... -
30th December 2011, 02:09 PM
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Pinned Mortice and Tenon
Many thanks, I still remember seeing the term sliding dowel. Anyway, I am doing a complete redo of the shed and sorting stuff out so am looking forward to attempting this technique in the New Year.
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29th December 2011, 02:54 PM
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Drawbore
Hello Mark
Thanks so much. I don't believe it was called drawbore when I saw it, I believe it was a Tage Frid suggestion.
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28th December 2011, 11:18 PM
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Sliding Dowel Joint - Gluing layers with PVA
Hello , I found a reference for a sliding dowel joint which I cannot locate. A dowel is driven into two pieces of timber where the hole in one is offset, the dowel being driven in draws the 2 pieces...
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23rd October 2011, 11:21 AM
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Silver Ash
Hello David
How did you end up with the computer desk? I am using Silver Ash and want to keep the startling white colour. So far , the finishes I have tested have turned the timber pine yellow. ... -
23rd October 2011, 11:14 AM
Thread: Silver ash chest finished
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Finishing Silver Ash
Hello
I like your chest, very stylish.
I have done some work inlaying Blackwood into Kauri Pine and Finishing with Organoil.
The finish is very striking.
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23rd October 2011, 11:10 AM
Thread: Aussie Cedar & Silver Ash Box
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Silver Ash
I like the bi timber box.
I am interested in how you managed to maintain the light colour of the Silver Ash?
So far, everything I try turns the Ash to a pine colour.
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23rd October 2011, 09:58 AM
Thread: Maintain Silver ASh Colour in Finishing
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Maintain Silver ASh Colour in Finishing
Hello
I have done some work inlaying Blackwood into Kauri Pine and Finishing with Organoil.
The finish is very striking.
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8th October 2011, 12:05 PM
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Laminating 30 mm blackwood to make 90 mm posts
I have a project requiring 90 x 90 posts, 900 mm long. I have silky oak but the colour is wrong. Can I use 3 layers of blackwood? Is it correct if I cut from a single sheet, I oppose the grains when...
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8th October 2011, 12:01 PM
Thread: Silky Oak Hall Table WIP
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Marty386 - silky oak project
Hello Marty
I am a newy too. Just finished my first furniture project in Silky oak, a garden bench. I finished the job with 3 coats of external Organoil and the result is fabulours (from 10 feet... -
6th October 2011, 12:25 PM
Thread: Templet Tolerances
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Templet Tolerances
I posted a thread yeterday about templets. I have looked at the web and most suppliers produce templets with gaps of 2 mm diameter, 1 mm radius. Is 1 mm a generally acceptable gap? It seems rather...
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5th October 2011, 07:50 PM
Thread: Router bits and templets
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Router bits
Thanks Malb, now I know how to calculate what I need.
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5th October 2011, 05:41 PM
Thread: Router bits and templets
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Router bits and templets
Hello
Can anyone advise how to calculate the correct router bit to use with templets for producing inlays?
I have 2 templets
Internal diameters 9 and 11 mm respecctively
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3rd August 2011, 08:34 AM
Thread: Allergies - personal protection
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Allergies - personal protection
I am suffering from the Silky Oak allergy. Can anyone help with a the name of a good overall respirator systm, the full head cover type. Plus, any thoughts on the jet clean air systems.
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24th July 2011, 04:12 PM
Thread: Wide board planing
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Motor size
The motor is 5.5 HP, 3 phase. Thicknessing is not a problem.
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24th July 2011, 12:38 PM
Thread: Wide board planing
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Thanks to Fubar, Clawhammer and Groggy for the...
Thanks to Fubar, Clawhammer and Groggy for the reponse. If the belt was slipping, wouldn't the thicknessing be affected? I am going to experiment today; as I have said 30 mm is no problem. I will use...
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23rd July 2011, 11:27 PM
Thread: Wide board planing
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Slippy planing
Hello Christos
yes, I have tried that. I keep everything pretty clean and use a brush to sweep up after a few passes. This really has me stumped. Narrow boards just glide through as they should,... -
23rd July 2011, 06:57 PM
Thread: Wide board planing
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Planing - more info
Thanks for response. Blades are correct, as you say thicknessing is fine. Cut set to 1.5 mmand when thicknessing the stream of chips is very good, not dust. Blades are brand new .
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23rd July 2011, 04:48 PM
Thread: Wide board planing
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Wide board planing
I have recently aquired a 14 inch planer/ thicknesser. Thicknessing no problems. When planing, enormous effort is required to push the boards through, vibration is terrible and quality terrible. This...
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15th March 2011, 03:57 PM
Thread: Carbatec 600 mm wide sander
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Carbatec Sander
No, not yet, still getting the other equipment together. I am somewhat discourage by the fact that only relatively course grits are available.
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11th February 2011, 07:14 PM
Thread: Milescraft Pantograph
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Pantograph
Done, I took your tip and ordered the Sign pro as well to help with the freight.
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11th February 2011, 12:42 PM
Thread: Milescraft Pantograph
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Pantograph
Yes, thankyou, the name of a USA vendor would be much appreciated.
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10th February 2011, 11:09 AM
Thread: Milescraft Pantograph
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Pantograph
Thanks for the answer, it looks flimsy but I think I will try one.
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9th February 2011, 01:41 PM
Thread: New server - REPORT PROBLEMS HERE
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IMPORTANT New Server
I have been sent an e-mail with a link to a reply to a quetion I posted.
Googel reprts www.woodforums.com cannot be found.
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8th February 2011, 09:58 PM
Thread: Milescraft Pantograph
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Router pantograph
Hello
Thanks for reply.
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8th February 2011, 05:39 PM
Thread: Milescraft Pantograph
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Milescraft Pantograph
Hello everyone, Anyone used a Milescraft Pantograph. My router is too large, Makita with 6.5" base (max 6" ) so would have to buy a new router as well. Any other brands of Pantograph around, all the...
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22nd November 2010, 09:36 PM
Thread: Plano Glue Press
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Plano Glue Press
Hi guys, anyone used a Plano glue press.
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22nd November 2010, 09:35 PM
Thread: Bowing Timber after Biscuit Jointing
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Biscuits
I tried working woth biscuits to make some cupboard doors. Hopeless, same problems as you.
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22nd November 2010, 09:24 PM
Thread: Sanding large areas - tables etc.
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Sanding large areas - tables etc.
I made a previous post about the Carbatec 600 mm sander but no feedback. Perhaps I did not ask the right question or in the right way. I would be very appreciative to receive any feedback about...
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20th November 2010, 12:19 PM
Thread: Carbatec 600 mm wide sander
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Carbatec 600 mm wide sander
Hi gang, I am considering a 600 mm wide drum sander, it takes 2 belts so 2 grit grades can be used. I am hoping such a mchine will minimise finishing after planing/thicknessing. I am after a "rural"...
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21st October 2010, 12:01 PM
Thread: Felder Hammer Range
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Dado cutters
[Do you have the Felder Dado cutter mechanism. Do you use Felder brand cutters or another brand?
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17th October 2010, 07:51 PM
Thread: Felder Hammer Range
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Man v Machine
Thanks for feedback. I have been very careful with a Bosch saw, considered to be one of the best. I could not get 8 pieces of timber EXACTLY the same length. Not good enough for what I want, I cant...
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15th October 2010, 09:11 AM
Thread: Felder Hammer Range
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Felder Hammer Range
Does anyone have an opinion about the Felder Hammer range. I am looking at the combination saw/spindle moulder option. Is it worth the extra over Carbatec equipment?
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12th October 2010, 11:32 AM
Thread: Cost of Dewalt Radial Arm Saws
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Radial Arm
Hello, I am a beginner and have come to the conclusion I will be better off with a sliding panel saw. What brand did you buy? Carbatec has one with a router hole built in but it is not a slider. What...
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6th October 2010, 09:01 AM
Thread: Cost of Dewalt Radial Arm Saws
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Cost of Dewalt Radial Arm Saws
Dewalt only import to order radial arm sawa. Looking at the prices quoted to me here, compared to off the shelf in the UK, the price is nearly double. I need a good qualty radial arm saw but don't...
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6th October 2010, 08:56 AM
Thread: Shelix cutter
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Shelix cutter
A few weeks ago I asked for help on Shelix cutters. below is an answer from Byrd.
Our "SHELIX" is indeed the best helical head on the market today, which is why so many people request it by name.... -
6th September 2010, 01:24 PM
Thread: Spiral head thicknesser
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Spiral Head Thicknesser
Many thanks for all feedback. I don't want a combined machine, I am thinking about a standard head cutter for the jointer and spiral for the thicknesser. It looks like JET is the preffered option?
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5th September 2010, 01:10 PM
Thread: Spiral head thicknesser
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Spiral head cutters
Thanks for that advice, I will bat that off to Carbatec and see what they say. Space is not an issue for me, thats why I am not thinking about the combined machines. I have seen the Jet stuff and...
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5th September 2010, 10:02 AM
Thread: Spiral head thicknesser
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Spiral head thicknesser
For general cabinet work, is a spiral head thicknesser worth the extra? I am looking at the Carbatec model, 15 inch. Also, the 6 inch jointer. These will be my first pieces of equipment, I don't...
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25th June 2010, 12:12 PM
Thread: Turning shed layout
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Turning shed layout
Can anyone assist with laying out a turning shed. I have 4 x 8 metres, windows 2 sides, north and east. Are there any "rules'. I have good natural light and overhead lights and 2 other benches. If...
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1st April 2010, 04:05 PM
Thread: Buying a wood turning lathe
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A Wake
Hello, you must be English or a student of history. I feel hereward was the last true Englishman.
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1st April 2010, 02:26 PM
Thread: Buying a wood turning lathe
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Joinung Clubs
Thanks for suggestion about joining a club, I did but was asked to leave. Apparently i did too much of my own work and not enough for charity. A shame because some of the turners were very good.
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1st April 2010, 10:22 AM
Thread: Vicmarc VL100 accuracy is supriseing
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Prices of Vicmark in the USA
Looks like $US 7,000 + to me?