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    All we do is clean the cut, pull the edges...

    All we do is clean the cut, pull the edges together (steri strip) neatly and apply a drop of glue.
    The steri strips don't usually last very long but long enough for the glue to dry.
    Apply a normal...
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    CA Glue is still used widely in the remote...

    CA Glue is still used widely in the remote medical field, price difference :- CA glue a few $'s per tube, Medical Suture Glue $80 per ml, go figure.
    As previously stated It was developed for...
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    it means 40 teeth, I will have to check the...

    it means 40 teeth, I will have to check the arbour size tomorrow but from memory , it is 30mm. I have been told about Diablo blades, I use them on my panel saw and they are not bad but not as good...
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    I have an Electra Beckum compound mitre saw,...

    I have an Electra Beckum compound mitre saw, smooth and accurate but where oh where can I buy a Freud blades please, you are 3 hours south of me in Greenville.
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    Hi Rod, I am trying to find a supplier for the...

    Hi Rod,
    I am trying to find a supplier for the Freud Pro blades, Mine lasted many years on my compound mitre saw, then my saw Dr dropped it and had to replace a tooth, now it cuts like s&*^ . I...
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    Freud Pro blades

    Does anyone know where I can get Freud Pro saw blades please. I require a 250x 2.8x40 to fit my Electra Beckum compound mitre saw.
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    Aussie spirit

    Hi Mike and Sandra,
    Having survived 2 Category 5 Cyclones ( Larry and Yassi), and experienced that scale of destruction, I can fully understand just how you feel at the moment.
    We were helped by...
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    THANK YOU OUT STANDING SERVICE HNT GORDON.

    Recently I purchased two spoke shaves from HNT Gordon, there was a small mix up and I received two of the same. I contacted them and yes, no trouble, just send one back and we will replace it with...
  9. Saw blade

    I use a Freud blade on the drop saw, the Festool mitre saw has its own blade and I use a Hammer/Felder blade on my pannel saw.
    If you speak with the saw Dr or whoever sharpens your blades, they can...
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    Suggestion

    Personally I would not be using MDF in a laundry, however my suggestion is:-
    Champher one side of say 25mm square timber to give you a mounting face for the MDF, mount these full length pieces to...
  11. Suggestion

    If you cut at 90 deg with a Japanese pull saw first,( very thin kerf) then place a piece of sacrificial timber behind the board before you cut the 45deg with a drop saw you wont get the tiny tear out...
  12. Thread: 2014 challenge

    by Wallnut
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    Glueless object

    I like the concept of 'A glueless object", but add to the challenge by 'no screws, nails etc' just pinned/wedged joints and hinges etc.
    Just my 2/- worth.

    Wallnut
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    CH Just a quick question. how did you attatch...

    CH
    Just a quick question.
    how did you attatch the base to the sides please.

    Wallnut
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    Nice piece Ian, future of wood working is...

    Nice piece Ian,
    future of wood working is secure, enough of our kids are traditionalists who hate 'factory boxes' and are sweating to get their hands on out tools when are to old and decrepit to...
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    IanW, have you thought about using 2 verticals...

    IanW,
    have you thought about using 2 verticals at the back, like the mirrors were supported on dressing tables back in the 50's. Screw holes etc in the back then, not through the top, young lady may...
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    Garfield, Most of the 'T' square fences are on...

    Garfield,
    Most of the 'T' square fences are on the tapered cut side, I had a Leder a few years ago, exactly the same. It depends on the sliding clamping system on the T. wider is better but must...
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    Hey CH, That full length bench vice looks just...

    Hey CH,
    That full length bench vice looks just the ducks nuts for my needs.
    Please consider it nicked.
    Still watching.
    Wallnut
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    Dam fine piece of work there mate, well matched...

    Dam fine piece of work there mate, well matched timbers.
    I hope those hooks are glued on, I would just have to cry if they are screwed into that maple.
    Wallnut
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    True pellcorp, I also use an old Sawmaster...

    True pellcorp,
    I also use an old Sawmaster radial arm saw, just raise it the required above the table.
    Mostly use the slider though, the LOML spoiled me with a Hammer slider last year.:B
    I think...
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    Hi colbra, been there, called into Carbatec in...

    Hi colbra,
    been there, called into Carbatec in Brisbane last December and looked as well,
    CARBATEC LIFTER WILL NOT FIT THE CARBATEC TABLE.
    can you believe that...
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    Yo garfield, I agree to some extent with what...

    Yo garfield,
    I agree to some extent with what Derek has said, if you are mainly into solid timber then a good, solid, heavy table is the way to go, as to the Dado capabilities, they can be difficult...
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    Hell Claw, Miss Midgy has been to Groggy's place...

    Hell Claw, Miss Midgy has been to Groggy's place with her new vax machine, see how spotless that 'thingy' passing as a drop/mitre saw table is, not a speck of saw dust visible anywhere,
    Then again,...
  23. frederic76. I use a fibre glass epoxy mixed with...

    frederic76.
    I use a fibre glass epoxy mixed with fine sanding dust from the timber to fill large cracks, sets like a rock and after a few days, sands very nicely. If you havn't mixed it throughly,...
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    Gordo78, I have come onto this thread late,...

    Gordo78,
    I have come onto this thread late, sorry. A few posts back you said ity had borer holes in it ? that must be a different type of tallow wood to ours up here in the far north. Northern...
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    garfield, try looking on the Machines4u site,...

    garfield,
    try looking on the Machines4u site, there are some 2nd hand industrial saws there, solid tables etc in your price range.

    Wallnut
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    Yo Colbra, different idea there, I am currently...

    Yo Colbra,
    different idea there, I am currently looking at a lever type to aleviate the bendy bendy down thingy when adjusting/winding for height etc, the old back aint what she used to be, starts...
  27. Thread: red cedar bar

    by Wallnut
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    Moikel Glad you sealed under the slab, one side...

    Moikel
    Glad you sealed under the slab, one side sealed and others not is a recipe for warping as moisture moves in and out of the unsealed section. Any flat areas like tables etc should be sealed...
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    Hi Gibson I also have the RT660 router table,...

    Hi Gibson
    I also have the RT660 router table, very sturdy, excellent to work with. I added a remote on/off switch to the table leg to avoid the continual bending over to use the Router switch (under...
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    Dan, For legs, drawer fronts etc just FW...

    Dan,
    For legs, drawer fronts etc just FW Pollyurethane full gloss is fine, however, for table top use the FW Floor Seal. Give it a good coat using a brush, wipe mit or what ever you prefer, just...
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    Gro !! I saw that square and bolted out to my...

    Gro !! I saw that square and bolted out to my shed to check if mine was still there,
    yep, phewwwwww :p
    Almost identical, timber and all. Bloody beautiful tool to use, worth every penny.
    Nice...
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    G'day TP1. My digital readout arrived yesterday...

    G'day TP1.
    My digital readout arrived yesterday with the GOLD PLATED ELBOW included.
    After I sat down and re-read the invoice, I rang and asked if there was a mistake ?
    Nope- that is correct old...
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    Evening all, Mr Brush, I was using a Jet 15" ...

    Evening all,
    Mr Brush, I was using a Jet 15" thicknesser for the past 12 years or so, got a quote for the helical at aproximately $2000. I was also informed that it would drastically reduce the...
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    Hammer a3-31 planner thicknesser

    The new Hammer A3-31 is now installed and running.
    COST A tad over $4000
    MACHINE - Very stable, at 340kg it doesn't move for anything.
    Both in and out feed tables were...
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    Hi Pellcorp, I have the Carbatec one, found the...

    Hi Pellcorp,
    I have the Carbatec one, found the cross slide was not parallel to the chisel, about 1.5mm out over a full slide, made for crap framing first up. required a shim on the left side to...
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    Hi pjt, Agreee with the fence statement, also...

    Hi pjt,
    Agreee with the fence statement, also the amount of time it takes to get that round bar dead square to the slide/blade, very fiddly, hence the square was born.
    That aside, it is a dam good,...
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    Hi Billy'b I rip meters of timber with my...

    Hi Billy'b
    I rip meters of timber with my Hammer, I had 2 mtr aluminium square made up, screwed a 'safe' edge to it and use the clamp on the end. Results in very safe and accurate ripped long boards...
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    Stevepay, Maaaate, you have way toooooo many...

    Stevepay,
    Maaaate, you have way toooooo many clamps there, sure you don't wish to 'loose' a few my way?
    How do you buggers keep your sheds so clean? mine always has saw dust on the floor.
  38. Thread: Help anyone ?

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    Help anyone ?

    G'day everyone,
    There is an elderly Forum Member (78) in Warwick who requires help with painting a ceiling,
    Is there anyone down there who may be able to help him out ?
    His thread is located in...
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    G'day Frank, how big are these gaps/holes that...

    G'day Frank,
    how big are these gaps/holes that require filling mate?
    What is wrong with ordinary putty - you are going to paint over it anyway. Or if you wish, the following.
    If you are going to...
  40. Lotte, I am impressed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

    Lotte, I am impressed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    First time I have ever heard of a daughter-in-law listening to, let alone doing as a father-in-law suggests:-)
    One of kind girl.
    Best wishes from...
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    G'day Cultana, I tried to apply it to new, dry,...

    G'day Cultana,
    I tried to apply it to new, dry, well seasoned Maple, freshly machined and sanded, it was brushed on as it was way too thick to even contemplate spraying,
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    TPI, Very happy to hear that, My A3 -31 gets...

    TPI,
    Very happy to hear that, My A3 -31 gets delivered in about 1.5 hrs time, I have to wait until the fork lift is available to unload it, at 300Kg's, it is a bit heavy for me to unload by hand:-)....
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    Woodwould. awestruck:brava.

    Woodwould.
    awestruck:brava.
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    Hey TPI, Is that the new Hammer A3-31 you have...

    Hey TPI,
    Is that the new Hammer A3-31 you have been telling us about ?
    Damm fine job there mate.
    Bushy
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    Hi all, Can relate to the Bats urine big time...

    Hi all,
    Can relate to the Bats urine big time !!!!!!! Little suckers always seem to roost/rest/urinate/defecate above the work bench or your tools. Nothing rusts a cast iron table faster than that....
  46. Hi Lotte, Personally I prefer to use oil base...

    Hi Lotte,
    Personally I prefer to use oil base paints on timber as it seems to key to the surface better and the enamel dries much harder - read more durable than acrylic. The oil also helps...
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    Hi Pappy, Happy to see you used carbothane, it...

    Hi Pappy,
    Happy to see you used carbothane, it is easy to use, main thing is the Princess is happy. May be now is the time to broach a new 'toy' :-) for the shed.
    take care and enjoy
    Bushy
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    Jill, drop into Bunnings and buy a bag of...

    Jill,
    drop into Bunnings and buy a bag of plastic wedges made for the purpose, cheap as chips and one hell of a lot safer. All pretty colors too.
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    Pappy, think carefully before using CFP as a...

    Pappy,
    think carefully before using CFP as a finish, as I and many others here have found, it is a real mongrel to get a good finish with, check out TPI's thread on his Jarra table.
    Personally I...
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    Mike, ditto with results from CFP, not while my...

    Mike,
    ditto with results from CFP, not while my little bit points to the ground will I ever use it again.
    I only use Feast Watson Floor Seal as a finish now for table tops or other work surfaces....
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