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  1. Service

    I bought a Starrett metric double square from Dieter this month, excellent prompt service.

    Graham
  2. Thread: My shed

    by Graham Sands
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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...
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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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    TS55 with two FS1400/2 clamps and stops....

    TS55 with two FS1400/2 clamps and stops.
    2007/2008 Catalogue.

    I'm absolutely amazed at the totally different level of calibre and precision of this saw compared to others, its a whole new ball...
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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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    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?

    Graham
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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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    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.

    Graham
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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,...
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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...
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    Perth Wood Show

    I will try to be there also, looking forward to meeting everyone!
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    Dogs

    Rafi, 6, Irish Setter. Kiri, 12, Irish Setter.
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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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    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...
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    Lamello Agent

    Lincoln Sentry 9347 3888

    I purchased a pack of biscuits last week, they are good to deal with.
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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,...
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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.

    This is...
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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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    Fww

    Nevertheless I think its great to get a spot in Fine Woodworking.
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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...
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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.

    I...
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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!
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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...
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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.

    It fits well into a small shed, can be easily lifted and has its...
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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...
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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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    Wooden Gear Clocks

    See Australian Wood Reivew issues 52, 53 and up coming 54.
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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,...
  29. Light Table

    I agree with BobL, there is more useable hardware in the item to serve as a table.

    Lighting over a workbench should be from an ajustable incandescent lamp or lamps providing directional light to...
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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?

    Just found a photo,...
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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,...
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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.

    I took...
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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.

    Does anyone else use Inox?
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    Groggy, Get Google Earth Pro (unfortunately...

    Groggy,

    Get Google Earth Pro (unfortunately $200US).

    With the extra resolution you won't need to build it?
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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.

    I think SketchUp could be...
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    Japanese Tools

    Good idea, please advise when catalogue is available.
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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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    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...
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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?

    Its has lost two teeth...
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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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    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...
  42. Thread: Biscuits

    by Graham Sands
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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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    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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    Araldite make a casting epoxy, I used it some...

    Araldite make a casting epoxy, I used it some years ago, its very good.

    You have to get it from specialist suppliers and it comes in large quantities.
  45. Thread: Hello.

    by Graham Sands
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    Otilla, Is so nice to see a real person...

    Otilla,

    Is so nice to see a real person instead of clipart, welcome.
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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.

    I have been advised to make sure that it's done similarly...
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    Poll: Triton Feedback

    Thanks Stuart,

    I will pass on my sugesstions to GMC/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?

    Subsquently I posted my thoughts on future Tritons in...
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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...
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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...
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