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    My version of the essential workbench

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    My version of the essential workbench
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    Hand planing & sawing, assembly, table saw outfeed table, power tools (sanding, leigh FMT, leigh...
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    Daglias

    Here are flower photographs from the Christchurch Botanical Gardens (recent holiday). Camera is a Pentax k-5 II with pentax 18-135mm zoom. They are both Daglia's.

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    Looks like osage orange.

    Looks like osage orange.
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    I have Hock blades not stanley and they very...

    I have Hock blades not stanley and they very thick and have no slop in the slot. I got these for about $30 each instead of the normal $50-60. In any case I will whip out my grinder or try my foredom...
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    The blades arrived on Friday and I tried them on...

    The blades arrived on Friday and I tried them on my planes last night. As some have already mentioned the slot on the blade is too narrow (by ~1 mm). It looks like the slot is not centred on the...
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    I have been eagerly awaiting for my order to...

    I have been eagerly awaiting for my order to arrive. Sounds like the blades are top-notch.

    Have all the orders with known addresses been sent? I presume you have my order details and address. ...
  7. Thread: mystery wood

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    I'd say its African Padauk - From this site:...

    I'd say its African Padauk -

    From this site:
    Padauk lumber, turning wood, hobby wood and instrument wood. - Bell Forest Products
    Padauk

    Species Name: Pterocarpus soyauxii
    Species...
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    The leigh FMT jig made the whole process easier...

    The leigh FMT jig made the whole process easier and less time consuming for the foot and head rails. A festool domino would have been even better for making foating tenons especially for the side...
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    The pattern was routed with a Dremel (fitted onto...

    The pattern was routed with a Dremel (fitted onto to a Milescraft plunge router base) by following an adjustable template (Milescraft spirocrafter). Sorry no hand carving - didn't have that much...
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    Single Bed in Jarrah & Redgum

    Hi all,

    Here is my latest project - a single bed for my 5 year old. It is a classic design based on a one from woodsmith magazine. The main changes are the replacement of 3 slats with a panel...
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    Use MagJig magnets and a larger board

    Hi,

    I had a very similar problem. My solution was to use MagJig magnets (http://www.magswitch.com.au/mag-jigs/30mm-mag-jig.html). These are on/off rare earth magnets as shown in the following...
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    I have this particular laser on my drill press. ...

    I have this particular laser on my drill press. I bought it when they were first released over 1 year ago. The alignment procedure allows for any adjustment to table height or position. That is,...
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    The best material you can use in contact with...

    The best material you can use in contact with saline water (lifetime guarantee) is of course Titanium metal. Although fairly expensive, they are available - just do a google search. Titanium metal...
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    Router Coping Sled

    Hi again,

    As promised I here are the pictures of the router coping sled that attaches to the Jessem Mitre Slide. It is very stable and easy to keep square to the fence because it incorporates a...
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    Further Details

    Hi Again,

    A few people have been asking me about the details of the dust extraction. I have drawn up the details in google sketchup. The pictures are shown below. Also I recently made a coping...
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    Router Compartment mods & freehand extraction

    Hi,

    Thanks for all the good comments. I made a few more modifications last weekend.

    Firstly, I made a cutout in the front door to allow air into the router compartment, added noise suppression...
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    Thanks for all your comments. This was my first...

    Thanks for all your comments. This was my first furniture peice for a paying customer so I made it to last. The cedar colored traditional wax is what is recommended for brown-red timber. It...
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    Hall table in Jarrah & Magassar ebony

    Hi all, Here is a hall table that I was recently commissioned to make. It main frame is made in traditional mortice and tenon while the drawer carcase is mainly pocket hole joinery. Drawers are...
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    I'm glad you like it. I am very happy with the...

    I'm glad you like it. I am very happy with the way it turned out. Will be putting it to good use this weekend.
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    Modified workshop equipment.

    Hi All, I have steadily updating my workshop equipment & storage over the past 1 - 2 years. I thought I would share some of these with you. The first group of pictures are of the incra ultralite...
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    Router Table - with good dust extraction.

    Hi All, I have been very busy the past month or so making a new router table cabinet to replace the old one. This one incorporates a router compartment with a rear baffle extraction. There are two...
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    Hi, I have the Hitachi 12LCH drop saw - same...

    Hi,

    I have the Hitachi 12LCH drop saw - same saw just bigger blade & motor. I had the same problem with mine. Just blow out the dust with compressor making sure that the air is dry (no water). ...
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    I like the white one. Matches the trimming on...

    I like the white one. Matches the trimming on your house. Natural timber (I'm sad to say) seems to distract from the appearance of the house.
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    Check out today's trading post -...

    Check out today's trading post - trading-post.com.au
    There's one being sold in Victoria today (2nd hand).
  25. Thread: Bosch blue routers

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    Bosch Blue Routers

    I have 4 bosch blue routers (GOF 1300 CE x 2, GOF 1300 ACE x 2) which I mainly use with my leigh D4 dovetail, isoloc, finger joint, and through mortice templates. I have no problems with any of them...
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    SWMBO Tells me it is 4. Boronia Mollis??

    SWMBO Tells me it is

    4. Boronia Mollis??
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    4. Yellow Tulipwood

    4. Yellow Tulipwood
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    Hi 3rd guess (thanks for the glues) 1. ...

    Hi

    3rd guess (thanks for the glues)

    1. Tasmanian Leatherwood
    2. Slash Pine (Pinus elliottii)
    3. Camphor
    4. Rough-shelled Macadamia (Macadamia tetraphylla)
    5. Northern Silky Oak
    6. ...
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    Hi, My 2nd guess is from left to right: 1....

    Hi,

    My 2nd guess is from left to right:

    1. Red Ironbark
    2. Cypress
    3. Camphor
    4. Osage Orange
    5. Northern Silky Oak
    6. Tallowood
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    Hi, My guess is from left to right: 1. ...

    Hi,

    My guess is from left to right:

    1. Redgum
    2. Norfolk pine
    3. Camphor
    4. Mango
    5. Silky Oak (probably Northern)
    6. Sassafras
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    Small Redgum Table for a Bedroom TV Part 6 of 6

    Part 6 of 6
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    Small Redgum Table for a Bedroom TV Part 5 of 6

    Part 5 of 6
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    Small Redgum Table for a Bedroom TV Part 4 of 6

    Part 4 o 6
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    Small Redgum Table for a Bedroom TV Part 3 of 6

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    Small Redgum Table for a Bedroom TV Part 2 of 6

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    Small Redgum Table for a Bedroom TV Part 1 of 6

    Hi all,

    I thought I'd share some pictures showing the construction of a small redgum table that I made for my sister-in-law. I made this earlier in the year but haven't got round to putting the...
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    Other types of remote control

    Hi,

    I have been using remote power control units from this place http://www.envioustechnology.com.au for the past 3 years. No problems with them at all. I use them on my 2HP dusty, 1400 W...
  38. Thread: Leigh Dovetailer

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    [quote=Carry Pine;572005][quote=aju;571948]Hi...

    [quote=Carry Pine;572005][quote=aju;571948]Hi all,

    . Mik also have the older D1600 ($407) & D4R ($651) at the same reduced prices as carbatec www.carbatec.com.au.

    Incorrect!!

    See previous...
  39. Thread: Leigh Dovetailer

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    New leigh jigs on the way

    Hi all,

    Just letting you know that Leigh are about to release 3 new super jigs - 12", 18", 24". You can pre-order from MIK International at www.mik.com.au. The new models are much cheaper - 12"...
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    Thanks for the nice comments. I did use 2 coats...

    Thanks for the nice comments. I did use 2 coats of miniwax wipe-on satin varnish to seal the timber before applying the traditional wax. I like using minimax's wipe-on finishes - they don't leave...
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    Jewellery box for rings

    A friend of my wife recently commissioned me to make her a jewellery box for up to 20 rings. The pictures below show my efforts. The bottom half of the box is Camphor Laurel and the lid is made of...
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    Hi Gino, You have no problem at all. That...

    Hi Gino,

    You have no problem at all. That type sanding sealer is supposed to seal between the grains - ie it is grain filling. It is also normal for it to clog the sandpaper. This is because...
  43. Thread: Vacuum Pumps

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    Have you had any success getting your speedivac...

    Have you had any success getting your speedivac ES25 working. I have recently bought a second hand speedivac ED35 for use with my minimach vacuum clamp. Though, the pump needs an overhaul - did you...
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    No problem getting +/- 0.2 mm on my TSC-10HB...

    No problem getting +/- 0.2 mm on my TSC-10HB table saw. That's on a 2nd hand machine (obviously well set up), picked up on a trailer and put into my workshop. My wife, young child and neighbours...
  45. Thread: Shonky workmanship

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    First problem - The AC is located under a...

    First problem - The AC is located under a downpipe/guttering so in heavy rain the guttering may overflow onto the AC. Second problem is the angle of the AC means that the water accumates inside the...
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    Carbatec have them here in Melbourne. I bought...

    Carbatec have them here in Melbourne. I bought one 4 months ago.
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    Sorry about the link problem. Here it is again....

    Sorry about the link problem. Here it is again.

    http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=3&p=30071&cat=1,41036,41037
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    I was thinking of buying one of these blades from...

    I was thinking of buying one of these blades from Lee Valley. Are these what you are looking for?


    http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=3&p=30071&cat=1,41036,41037
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    First Dovetailed Box

    Hi all,

    This is my first attempt at a fully dovetailed box and is a 5th Anniversary gift for my wife. BTW, wood is the traditional theme for a 5th wedding anniversary - so it was a good excuse to...
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    Dust form banksia cones is toxic

    Make sure you have very good personal dust protection - I had a shocking headache after trying to turn one after only 1 hour. I was writhing on the lounge room floor in pain for 1 hour until the...
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