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31st May 2011, 12:17 AM
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Service
I bought a Starrett metric double square from Dieter this month, excellent prompt service.
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23rd April 2011, 06:33 PM
Thread: My shed
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Your Workshop******
Come on Woodworkers!
There must be hundreds more shed/workshops out there? Have a look at the ones already posted, its really interesting and good fun looking at all the equipment, tools and work... -
18th July 2010, 11:46 PM
Thread: Domino or new mortiser ?
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Tables
Rob, I recently went through exactly the same quandary you have: mortiser or Domino? I needed to make a table (quite large). I have only a small workshop and want to conserve space. I took the...
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21st May 2008, 05:27 PM
Thread: Festool Bragging!!!
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TS55 with two FS1400/2 clamps and stops....
TS55 with two FS1400/2 clamps and stops.
2007/2008 Catalogue.
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12th May 2008, 01:43 PM
Thread: 1010 or 1400
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Thanks guys for the posts. I need to do a lot of...
Thanks guys for the posts. I need to do a lot of flush trimming of solid timber edge strip applied to veneered ply so it would seem that the OFK 700 (I can't find the MFK 700 on Festool site, see...
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9th May 2008, 06:37 PM
Thread: 1010 or 1400
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Dustie, Thanks for the thread info, I had a...
Dustie,
Thanks for the thread info, I had a look and now am more confused.
Did you get one? Which one do you think I should go for?
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9th May 2008, 03:37 PM
Thread: 1010 or 1400
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1010 or 1400
I need a hand held router for trimming: laminate, 5mm veneered ply and 19mm veneered ply mostly following templates. I don't want to remove my Triton 3.25hp from the router table and I am...
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27th September 2007, 06:39 PM
Thread: Do Drum Sanders Snipe?
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Thanks all for the help. Seeing three of you...
Thanks all for the help.
Seeing three of you have Performax I bought a Performax 10-20, small but all I need.
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26th September 2007, 11:52 AM
Thread: Do Drum Sanders Snipe?
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Do Drum Sanders Snipe?
Do you have a small drum sander (250-400mm), and does it snipe?
I'm wondering if it is worth buying a small one to remove the slightest amount of planer snipe. Any recommendations? Jet,... -
14th August 2007, 08:37 PM
Thread: The Perth Wood Show (August 2007)
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I enjoyed the show but could'nt find any form...
I enjoyed the show but could'nt find any form members at entry or cafe, mainly because I don't know what you all look like.
I met "Driver" in the carpark on the way home, he had cap in hand. Nice... -
9th August 2007, 06:32 PM
Thread: The Perth Wood Show (August 2007)
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Perth Wood Show
I will try to be there also, looking forward to meeting everyone!
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15th June 2007, 08:07 PM
Thread: What Breed of Dog do you Have?
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Dogs
Rafi, 6, Irish Setter. Kiri, 12, Irish Setter.
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10th May 2007, 05:21 PM
Thread: More On Workbenches
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Vice Mounting
I definitley favour mounting the vice with the inside jaw flush with the bench front. Shown in the photo, the inside vice jaw is also the benchfront, I find it very usefull.
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18th April 2007, 04:57 PM
Thread: Galoot Screwdrivers
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Screwdrivers
If you would like a well made moden day screwdriver then try:
PB Baumann
They are Swiss made to a high standard, the handles are made from a special material which is very good to grip, the... -
18th April 2007, 04:27 PM
Thread: HELP! Lamello agent in Australia????
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Lamello Agent
Lincoln Sentry 9347 3888
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28th March 2007, 04:51 PM
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Flying Teeth
This is an interesting concept. I can't wait for the test report.
I have lost three teeth from my 235mm TCT, it scares me to think of where they went. I did'nt notice them pinging the saw guard,... -
13th March 2007, 04:16 PM
Thread: Review - Minwax Wipe-On Poly Finish
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Wipe-On-Poly
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the import agent has vanished. What there is in Bunnings is the last of it in Australia and I don't like the chances of it coming by mail from the US.
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6th March 2007, 06:52 PM
Thread: Drill press
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Drill Press Stand
Yes the table is the same height as the workbench so you can use the workbench for firmly supporting long or large work or just for easily sliding your work to the drilling panel rather than lifting...
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19th February 2007, 01:26 PM
Thread: FWW Methods of Work
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Fww
Nevertheless I think its great to get a spot in Fine Woodworking.
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19th February 2007, 12:03 PM
Thread: FWW Methods of Work
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FWW Methods of Work
Congratulations to Derek Cohen for his blade preparation method published in the latest Fine Woodworking Magazine.
Last Friday night I was leafing through the mag (April FWW) and I thought "this... -
16th February 2007, 07:39 PM
Thread: Drill Press Purchase
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Runout
I have a Carba-Tec 16. I was dissapointed with the amount of runout (.5mm) so I took it back and changed it for another with much the same runout. I was told it was within tolerance.
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16th February 2007, 07:29 PM
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Thanks for the comment Manix. Next AWR due...
Thanks for the comment Manix. Next AWR due shortly.
Bye the bye, the finger joints in the drawers on the bench were done using the Triton Finger Jointer, absolutey perfect! -
16th February 2007, 07:09 PM
Thread: Mini Jointer
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Small Jointer
The slower you move the timber the better the cut. I find the finish excellent, ready for a fine sand.
I have made a small nick in the blades cuasing a small ridge (which easily sands out) so I... -
16th February 2007, 03:58 PM
Thread: Mini Jointer
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Small Jointer
I've got one, its very usefull. I haven't yet used it for anything longer than a metre, all of my jointing requirements are less.
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16th February 2007, 03:44 PM
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Triton v Table Saw
I feel as though I should jump on the bandwagon here again.
I would love a table saw especially with a sliding panel attachment but there's no way I'd fit it in my shed let alone move it around... -
9th January 2007, 02:32 PM
Thread: Shed layout. Good or Bad
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Door Location
Just a little note on doors which is most likely too late here. The trafficable area in a room or shed is generally towards the centre away from the walls, so it is more efficient to have the access...
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12th December 2006, 01:15 PM
Thread: Who Makes Wood Clocks?
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Wooden Gear Clocks
See Australian Wood Reivew issues 52, 53 and up coming 54.
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11th October 2006, 04:42 PM
Thread: preventing rust on machinery
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Rust Prevention
Carba-Tec WA recomended to me Inox, an Australian product which contains no silicon, acid, dieselene or kerosines, will not harm metal surfaces, plastics, paints, enamels or finishes, fiberglass,...
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23rd August 2006, 03:45 PM
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Light Table
I agree with BobL, there is more useable hardware in the item to serve as a table.
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15th August 2006, 02:37 PM
Thread: Hold down clamps
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Sliding Extension Table Clamps
I bought two a few years ago for my Mini extension Table. There was a slight problem as I recal, I will have a look tonight. I think I may have purchased some longer bolts?
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7th July 2006, 05:16 PM
Thread: Triton Jigs? Any plans available?
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Triton Sled
I must say its good to see your posts again Gumby obviously you were missed.
Here is a handy small sled I made which rides in the slot for the Triton mitre guage. It only travels around 170mm,... -
1st June 2006, 05:17 PM
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Drill Press Quality
I read the AWR test of presses and bought the recommended Carba-Tec, I liked the look and features.
Unfortunately it had run-out, (bit wobbles) nearly 1mm at the end of a 100mm long bit.
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26th May 2006, 05:35 PM
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Surface Protection
I have been using "Inox" for six or so months. It seems to be OK, however, I am quite interested in trying Lanotec.
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28th April 2006, 06:05 PM
Thread: Free 3D CAD
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Groggy, Get Google Earth Pro (unfortunately...
Groggy,
Get Google Earth Pro (unfortunately $200US).
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28th April 2006, 05:49 PM
Thread: Free 3D CAD
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Google SketchUp
Thanks for the tipoff Midge.
I have been carefully using my eight free hours to practice and now its free! Slight catch for me though, Mac version is not ready yet.
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27th April 2006, 06:40 PM
Thread: Importing japanese tools
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Japanese Tools
Good idea, please advise when catalogue is available.
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31st August 2005, 12:44 PM
Thread: Mitre end on Triton Mk 3
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Mitres
Whether or not you can do it with the Triton depends on your saw blade diameter and the thickness of the pine (90x19?mm or whatever). If it all fits along with some kind of jig, you would be best...
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30th August 2005, 06:44 PM
Thread: Mitre end on Triton Mk 3
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Mitres
That's fine if the pine is flat (90mm face up).
However, if the pine goes around the table vertically (90mm face out) then you won't be able to use the sliding mitre fence because the saw won't... -
25th August 2005, 07:01 PM
Thread: Choosing saw blade for Triton
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Triton TCT 60 tooth
I have been using the Triton Triple Cut 60 tooth for everything from mitreing picture frames to ripping Jarrah for two years now without a sharpen. 2.8mm kerf I think?
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24th August 2005, 07:08 PM
Thread: Vice advice
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Veritas
Good choice, I would go with that one as well if starting again. The Record has a Beech Jaw, you might be able to get a piece big enough?
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24th August 2005, 05:44 PM
Thread: Vice advice
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Vices
I was considering a Record 52 which I'm sure would have been good and pleasure to use. However, my local hardware had a discontinued Record 62 which is similar to the small Veritas, it was not what...
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24th August 2005, 03:42 PM
Thread: Biscuits
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Biscuits
I have recently bought a Biscuit Joiner and finding it very useful, trouble free and straight forward to use. No more dowelling for me. A real bonus is being able to seamlessly join sheets of MDF...
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24th August 2005, 03:39 PM
Thread: Vice advice
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Record and Veritas
There is a very good chapter on vices in "The Workbench" by Lon Schleining. Its a really nice book, go to a bookshop and have a look.
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17th August 2005, 07:14 PM
Thread: Thinner epoxy?
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Araldite make a casting epoxy, I used it some...
Araldite make a casting epoxy, I used it some years ago, its very good.
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29th July 2005, 07:29 PM
Thread: Hello.
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Otilla, Is so nice to see a real person...
Otilla,
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26th July 2005, 08:17 PM
Thread: MAKING DRAWS for 4WD
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Vehicle Modifications
I have a VW Kombi Campmobile which naturaly enough has drawers, cupboards, fridge etc which I am about to re-make after 33 years of use.
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26th July 2005, 01:29 PM
Thread: Improving Triton
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Poll: Triton Feedback
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25th July 2005, 08:59 PM
Thread: Improving Triton
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Poll: Feedback to Triton
Stuart,
Last year I asked Triton (in a letter) if they were interested in suggesstions, I got no reply, possibly because of GMC looming?
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8th July 2005, 05:10 PM
Thread: Drill Press
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Drill Press
I am contemplating buying a drill press and would appreciate some recommendation and advice.
I really only want a small one, however, the small ones I have looked at are not very good. Currently... -
5th July 2005, 05:04 PM
Thread: Door panels
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Veneered Doors
Wooden5,
I have just finished making some cupboards and doors with Tasmanian Oak veneered MDF and Solid Tasmanian Oak (see pic).
The veneered MDF is manufactured by Laminex Industries in...