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17th May 2016, 10:42 AM
Thread: UHU Super glue - Miracle glue or sham?
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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.
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16th May 2016, 06:39 PM
Thread: UHU Super glue - Miracle glue or sham?
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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.
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6th May 2016, 11:22 PM
Thread: Freud Pro blades
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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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5th May 2016, 09:25 PM
Thread: Freud Saw Blades
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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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5th May 2016, 09:02 PM
Thread: Freud Saw Blades
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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... -
5th May 2016, 08:50 PM
Thread: Freud Pro blades
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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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31st July 2014, 10:01 AM
Thread: Weather Hits Forum Sponsor Hard
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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.
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25th July 2014, 12:25 PM
Thread: OUT STANDING SERVICE HNT GORDON.
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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...
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16th July 2014, 10:10 PM
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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.
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15th July 2014, 11:21 AM
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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... -
15th July 2014, 10:52 AM
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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...
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15th July 2014, 09:57 AM
Thread: 2014 challenge
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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.
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14th July 2011, 01:59 PM
Thread: Chest blanket box WIP
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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.
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13th July 2011, 07:17 PM
Thread: Cherry & Maple Jewellery storage unit
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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... -
13th July 2011, 05:27 PM
Thread: Cherry & Maple Jewellery storage unit
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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... -
13th July 2011, 05:17 PM
Thread: Anyone have an opinion on these?
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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... -
12th July 2011, 06:57 PM
Thread: Chest blanket box WIP
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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.
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12th July 2011, 06:40 PM
Thread: Cherry & Maple Jewellery storage unit
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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.
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10th July 2011, 10:44 AM
Thread: Anyone have an opinion on these?
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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
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10th July 2011, 10:26 AM
Thread: Carba-tec router table
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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.
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10th July 2011, 10:17 AM
Thread: Anyone have an opinion on these?
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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... -
8th July 2011, 03:37 PM
Thread: Blue Gum Slab Desk
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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,
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8th July 2011, 03:20 PM
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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,... -
8th July 2011, 02:56 PM
Thread: Tallowood Slab Dining Table
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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... -
8th July 2011, 02:24 PM
Thread: Anyone have an opinion on these?
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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.
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8th July 2011, 02:10 PM
Thread: Carba-tec router table
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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... -
2nd July 2011, 12:43 AM
Thread: red cedar bar
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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... -
13th May 2011, 04:38 PM
Thread: Carba-tec router table
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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... -
19th January 2011, 10:28 PM
Thread: Finishing a Red Gum Office Table
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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... -
30th November 2010, 12:43 PM
Thread: WIP - Red Cedar Hall Table
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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.
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30th November 2010, 12:26 PM
Thread: Hammer a3-31 planner thicknesser
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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 ?
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24th November 2010, 12:24 AM
Thread: Hammer a3-31 planner thicknesser
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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... -
23rd November 2010, 11:52 AM
Thread: Hammer a3-31 planner thicknesser
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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.
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23rd November 2010, 09:39 AM
Thread: Bench top mortiser - which one
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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... -
23rd November 2010, 08:55 AM
Thread: HAMMER K3 Winner + Comfort Package
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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.
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20th November 2010, 11:19 PM
Thread: HAMMER K3 Winner + Comfort Package
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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... -
16th November 2010, 06:54 PM
Thread: Show us ya shed!
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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?
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9th November 2010, 10:02 AM
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... -
9th November 2010, 09:48 AM
Thread: Ceiling painting
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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... -
7th November 2010, 09:45 AM
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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.
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5th November 2010, 02:38 PM
Thread: cabots CFP for a table?
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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, -
5th November 2010, 02:19 PM
Thread: Jarrah Dining Table - WIP
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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:-).... -
5th November 2010, 10:30 AM
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Woodwould. awestruck:brava.
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5th November 2010, 09:55 AM
Thread: Jarrah Dining Table - WIP
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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.
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5th November 2010, 09:45 AM
Thread: Shellac problem
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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.... -
5th November 2010, 09:36 AM
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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... -
2nd November 2010, 11:33 AM
Thread: Vic ash table WIP
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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
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1st November 2010, 11:18 AM
Thread: How to make wedges
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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. -
1st November 2010, 11:01 AM
Thread: Vic ash table WIP
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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.
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1st November 2010, 10:10 AM
Thread: cabots CFP for a table?
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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....