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    Carter bandsaw guide upgrades

    Hi all, Doe's know if Carter have an upgrade for the Cabatec Bas 350 blade guides the originals are a pita to adjust. Thanks for any help.Brian.
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    Thanks for the comment but due to not having a...

    Thanks for the comment but due to not having a table saw I have to make do with my band saw hence the question re blades. Thanks. Brian
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    Blade advice needed

    Hi All, What type of blade would be the best to leave a good surface finish in order to minimise sanding. Ihave a Carbatec 14inch machine and have up to now just used their standard blades that do...
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    Hi, Once used white vinegar to clean up 2 old saw...

    Hi, Once used white vinegar to clean up 2 old saw blades and a rusty but unused Forstner bit, both came out of the bath black as the ace of spades will not be using it again. Any ideas how and why...
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    Fire Screen

    thanks China. Brian.
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    Fire Screen

    Hi Matt, Fire screens are not meant to be used in front of an open fire only to cover up an unused one. Brian.
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    Cleaning old Fire screen.

    Hi All, Have just aquired an old Fire Screen in good condition but in need of a good clean before giving it a Wax finish. Any advise on what to clean it with first would be appreciated. Thanks Brian.
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    And a brilliant years work it is too. Have a...

    And a brilliant years work it is too. Have a great Xmas it is well earned. Brian.
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    Hi jpdv, I replied to a previous post on this...

    Hi jpdv, I replied to a previous post on this problem and my answer is to place a number mothballs around, works well for me albeit in an enclosed area. Have been using them now for over a year and...
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    Hi Guys, I said previously that I would report...

    Hi Guys, I said previously that I would report back once I had bought and tried out the Proxxon table saw. Well I after much pondering settled no the FET model saw. The dealer had a unit of his own...
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    Proxxon tools.

    Hi, Thanks to all who have replied I now have some food for thought.

    Steve and Chris I did watch the video and it seems to be a very good machine but it is out of my budget range and is maybe more...
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    Proxxon Machines.

    Just wondering if anyone has experience with any of Proxxon range of miniature machinery. At the moment I am considering one of their Table saws. Any info and comments will be much appreciated. Brian.
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    Hi, I have searched for Basswood in Aus several...

    Hi, I have searched for Basswood in Aus several times over the years and not found a genuine supplier, some advertise they stock and sell but after contacting them I find they do not stock the timber...
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    Hi all, Mothballs work for me both in the house...

    Hi all, Mothballs work for me both in the house and workshop ( er sorry-garage) all you have to do is get used to the odour yourself. Cheers and keep on sniffing. Brian.
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    Riving knives

    Re Oraloons post, I fully understand the need for a riving knife but I had an incident with my table saw about 5 years ago which made me think twice about having one. I was cutting a piece of Huon...
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    Hi all, Only dealt with them once several years...

    Hi all, Only dealt with them once several years ago re some Brusso hinges, the guy I spoke to was rude and sarcastic and was not pleased when I suggested he change his attitude. Never again. Brian.
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    Hi, I use the SG on both my Band Saw and Router tables but both are cast iron and maybe different to what you have. I redo them about once a month and the timber just glides over the tables. Have...
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    Hi Euge, Thanks for the kind offer but am not in...

    Hi Euge, Thanks for the kind offer but am not in desperate need at the moment, am having a go at a couple of love spoons (first attempt) using White Beech which seems to be ok and supply is good here...
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    Basswood-Amazon

    Hi Midnight Man, Thanks for the info re Amazon have ordered some today and will se how I go with it. Have also thought about having a go at Kumiko as well, am having a think about getting one of the...
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    Basswood/Limewood

    Hi Woodpixel, I've found it hard also hence the the reason for starting this thread, have contacted two suppliers who advertise as having stocks of some of the timbers listed by you and others in...
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    Basswood/Limewood

    My thanks to all who replied, this forum never fails to answer a query. Thanks for the information sheet Graeme have copied it for future reference and subject to supply offers a number of options...
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    Hi Euge, Thanks for the info I have used QLD...

    Hi Euge, Thanks for the info I have used QLD White Beech before for kitchen spoons and spatula's and still have a block in the shed but. Not sure I like the dark colour of the timber when finished...
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    Seeking Basswood/Limewood.

    Hi All, Anyone know of suppliers of Basswood/ Limewood in QLD or anywhere in Aus, have been Chip Carving for about 18 years but want have a go at figure carving etc but do not want to waste my supply...
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    Welcome to the Forum, I think you find all the...

    Welcome to the Forum, I think you find all the help you need right here. Plenty of expertise here on this forum. Cheers Brian/
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    Interesting conversation this, got me off my...

    Interesting conversation this, got me off my chair to check two tapes that I have. No1 a Wattmaster from China when checked against a Stanley steel rule was spot on. No2 Komelon made in the USA...
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    Thanks for the info Bob the rust was mainly on...

    Thanks for the info Bob the rust was mainly on the shaft and the outer circumference surface of the head and the cutting edge is still looks ok will try it out on some scrap. Cheers Brian.
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    Hi all, went the vinegar route with a couple of...

    Hi all, went the vinegar route with a couple of forstner bits the had firly heavy surface rust left them in overnight. Next morning the rust was all gone but left me with two jet black forstner...
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    Hi Fumbler/double.d, Have had the same problem...

    Hi Fumbler/double.d, Have had the same problem with a piece of Spotted Gum which after being cut to size cupped quite badly due to the humidity here in Brisbane. I did turn it up the opposite way on...
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    Hi Elanjacobs, Thanks for your reply, will try the water treatment and if no success will probably finish it life a firewood. Thanks again. Brian.
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    Hi Alkahestic, the piece has been stored flat on shelf for about 5 months. It was cut from a longer length just a short while after I got it and was finish machined just needing a light sanding. The...
  38. Advice needed regarding cupping on a piece of Spotted Gum.

    Have a great looking piece of Spotted Gum which was destined to be a box lid. Since being cut to size it has cupped 3.5 mm over a width of 210mm. Can this be redeemed and if so how. Any and all...
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    A tour-de- force in the design the construction...

    A tour-de- force in the design the construction and also the documenting of the processes involved. Absolutely brilliant. Brian.

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    A tour-de- force in the design the...
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    Lovely stuff put my name on the list a well, that...

    Lovely stuff put my name on the list a well, that is if some is going to be available. Brian.
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    Hi everyone, Thanks for all the replies, what a...

    Hi everyone, Thanks for all the replies, what a great resource this forum is with such knowledgeable people willing to share their experiences with others. Thanks again Brian.
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    Finish for Spotted Gum

    Hi everyone, Am making a jewellery box out of Spotted Gum and am seeking advise on a suitable finish. I notice some people use various oils or waxes while some use a combination of both. What is the...
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    Thank you, Add my thanks and appreciation to all...

    Thank you, Add my thanks and appreciation to all who keep this forum running as it is meant to run. Brian.
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    Spectacular stuff, anybody know how that effect...

    Spectacular stuff, anybody know how that effect is formed during the tree growth. Brian.
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    Hi Rabster, Just spectacular, well done. Brian.

    Hi Rabster, Just spectacular, well done. Brian.
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    Hi Ben. Regarding Henry Bros I suggest you look...

    Hi Ben. Regarding Henry Bros I suggest you look at their website all the details are there . There have been many posts on this company and I have not seen one complaint. I ordered three blades...
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    Placed my first order them Craig was the person I...

    Placed my first order them Craig was the person I spoke to for the order late on Mon 14th delivered in Brisbane early Thurs 17th. Great service would definitely recommend them. Brian.
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    Hi China, Same thing for me, I logged out and...

    Hi China, Same thing for me, I logged out and then back on again and it has been OK since. Cheers Brian.
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    Hi IDEFIX, This is certainly not useless its a...

    Hi IDEFIX, This is certainly not useless its a work of art and a most useful and decorative one a that. I really like it. Well done. Seasons greetings to you and yours. Brian.
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    Great looking work, very detailed. Like the way...

    Great looking work, very detailed. Like the way tree tree grows from the wood base. Thanks Brian.
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