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This guy has a great presentation on hand planes and how to tune. Lots of other good videos. Spread the word if you like them
Fine Tuning a Bench Plane - YouTube

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My Felder C731 has 3 kW motors as does the Hammer 4400. I was advised to put in 20 amp circuits. Depending on how far from the switchboard your shed is, it may be necessary to upgrade. Do not forget...

I have enquired from several insurance companies when trying to insure my significant investment in tools and machines. At that time only the NRMA would cover me- this is as mentioned before- non...

I have 2 circuits. Hammer bandsaw and Felder 731 on one, only ever run one at a time. 20 amp plugs are expensive and may be cheaper to hard wire, if sparky is on hand.
Dusty on another. I ran 32...

You won't regret buying Felder. There is definitely a quality gradient from European to Tiawanese to Chinese.
That said, every machine requires setting up, my Felder had a tech. come and do the...

I like the cereal box tip!

Nothing special Derek, you did state you could post details of the build and my ears pricked up- thought there may be some pearls!
I agree the photos are the key
BTW I watched the Fritz and Franz...

Hi Derek, I have admired the quality of your work and ingenuity from afar (opposite side of oz) and this is another great job.
You alluded to details of the build being available, I would be...

With respect to the table alignment returning to non alignment when overtightening, I had a similar problem with a tablesaw- drove me crazy to get perfect alignment stuffed up with final tightening. ...

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An afterthought, the power drives for height are an expensive option but essential for the thicknesser/planer change, especially if you are not as good at workflow planning (ie chopping and changing...

I have a C741 P (not SP) but did get the 4 knife cutterblock. And upgraded fences and more. Very happy, but don't use it as much as I should. If I could change anything I would have the new spiral...

I note a couple of posters are using sandpaper/abrasive to clean up before thicknessing.
I always understood this was a no -no before using a blade as particles may be left in the wood.

Bought a power chisel a couple of years ago and had hardly used it due to a combination of circumstances including illness.
Tried using it recently and unfortunately the gouge snapped just above the...

Another hint, when adjusting my saw it would be stable when 3 of the four trunnion bolts were nipped up, then shift when the 4th was tightened- drove me crazy!
Then I replaced the (deformed)...

Henry Bros Henry Bros Saws - Bandsaw blades & circular saw blades have always had a good reputation in these forums, I have a Hammer, and have not changed my blade/s yet but intend to get a bimetal 2...

Just for interest, did you consider the felder/hammer cutterblocks?. When I priced them last I felt they were reasonably competive compared to the likes of CMT but this was just going from web prices.

I have both of these books, with my preference being Stephenson. It is very detailed without being verbose, and you really need to think about each sentence. Some of the topics ( such as grinding...

If it is just the colour you need restored, a product such as Dekswood The Flood Company Australia » Wood Care Products » dekswood might be the go, combined with a light sand. I agree with other...

Where did you purchase these drills?, have you contacted them with your problem?

Mine was from my coachbuilder grandfather and was with a straight fence only.
I used information from Derek's post to modify a bronze curved fence (useful for inside curves) from Lie-Neilsen. It is...

I note that axminster tools in the UK sell a range of planes which look to be clones of Stanley and Record. No idea of quality but prices well below originals, and many that are not made any more by...

Lie-Neilsen have shaped scraper blades, blanks to make your own contours, and fences ( which need minor filing to fit)
Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Australia | Bronze Beading Tool

I just saw the earlier mention of paste wax. My understanding is this is just the old fashioned furniture or floor wax. That is what I use on my cast metal surfaces. It is better to get one without...

I have patched small holes while turning with cyanoacrylate and sawdust, try the thicker "gap filling"

One word of advice is to check the price/availability of sanding pads before you commit to a particular brand, the difference can really add up. I purchased a makita over a bosch as the pads were...

I understand that as the wiring ages it can have a tiny amount of earth leakage which will trip the circuit breaker, but it is not a true "short". An old fashion fuse will allow it to work in this...

I bought a cheap one (Bunnings I think) but it takes 3 2032 batts and goes flat quickly. The 9v sounds attractive. They work well, and I may buy one to replace mine -the coin batts are too expensive,...

I have one, it hasn't had a huge amount of work but is silky smooth in the glide action. It can be positioned closer to a wall( doesn't need tracks behind it) and the tracks don't gum up. Only...

I like the Jet, build quality is a little better, however settled on the Hammer.
Jet has good blade guides and detensioning lever

I have a similar set from Kinchrome, not as good "feel" compared to conventional tool. They save on not having to have rachets for each tool, if this is to have heavy use it could wear out, ie. all...

I agree about changing the belts, 20 year old belts are almost certainly stiff and "lumpy".
Have heard good reports about the link belts. Will be getting one for my lathe where I can't easily...

That is pretty scary.
I thought my extraction was reasonable with the dusty under the floor, but I still get a fine film of dust around the shop.
However I no longer get an dust in my "snot" so...

How did you "cut" the carbon brush to size?

There are 4 holes, some on mine are a little tight. Try them all? Perhaps a bit of lube and mild exertion might be useful

This might be a silly suggestion, but is the battery in the right way?

Love the cobwebs!

The 4 tapped holes underneath the table take what I understand to be a M10. The bolt I have used is 9.9mm in diameter (inc threads) and is 1.5 pitch. Sae threads on my gauge don't fit it. Try some of...

What a marvellous and detailed explanation! Thank you Gerhard

Very nice bit of aluminium machining!

Have you had a look at the Felder, 4hp 3 kw. Only problem is a wiring upgrade

I love my Hammer, however the Jet is a very good machine- like the quick detensioning knob and the guides. It looks similar to other Taiwanese/Chinese models but the finish and build quality is...

I have purchased same from Felder, it's the real deal!

Sounds like you've got it worked out and are drooling!
You will have a ball, the build quality is fantastic and it just works!
I had a good day in the shed and I'm still learning :2tsup:

Have a look at the Hammer or Jet 18"

If you get the Hammer, give consideration for "preparation for dado"- which is a modification of the saw spindle which has a removable 'boss' so that a trenching blade can be fitted. Can't really be...

There is also a saw sharpening service in the industrial area in Port Macquarie (off Blackbutt rd) who apparently will make up a blade. Not sure of his range - a mate had one done

Felder seem to have their best deals with factory promoted special where they have a few machines targeted. When I bought my combo there was a $3000 upgrade which was part of the offer but if I...

As I mentioned the warranty provides for a 20 amp circuit, so you will need an upgraded supply-thicker cable to the machine, not just a bigger plug. I was lucky to be able to run it under the floor,...