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27th November 2023, 08:10 AM
Thread: Is a spiral upcut bit a better choice?
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Thanks Malb that’s very clearly explained....
Thanks Malb
that’s very clearly explained.
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26th November 2023, 11:35 AM
Thread: Is a spiral upcut bit a better choice?
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Is a spiral upcut bit a better choice?
I am routing out stair stringers using a template.
up until now they have all been done using straight cutter bits in mdf using 5mm deep passes.
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10th May 2021, 07:57 PM
Thread: Structural pine from Bunnings?
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Lance I’m building in the northwest of Tas and we...
Lance I’m building in the northwest of Tas and we are having a lot of trouble getting framing timber. It’s definitely causing delays for builders in our area.
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17th April 2021, 02:10 PM
Thread: Narex chisel handle options
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This may not work for the long term but I found...
This may not work for the long term but I found an old Stanley handle while going through a drawer in the shed looking for some bolts. Drilled out a little deeper and seems to be a good fit with a...
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15th April 2021, 05:54 PM
Thread: Narex chisel handle options
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Thanks for the input gents. Everything that’s...
Thanks for the input gents.
Everything that’s been said makes sense.
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11th April 2021, 02:33 PM
Thread: Narex chisel handle options
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Narex chisel handle options
I have a set of Narex plastic handled chisels which have a metal striking cap on them.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210411/3b2e347ace9614b6bc5e0c7edf20b985.jpg
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3rd February 2021, 03:38 PM
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My TRA 001 fell of sawstools and now won’t start
I was using a roundover bit at work yesterday and as I reached out for the extension lead I inadvertently dragged my router of the sawstools breaking the cover over the speed control unit.It would...
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2nd February 2021, 09:19 PM
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Must be the day for it, my lightly used Tra01...
Must be the day for it, my lightly used Tra01 stoped today although it did take a tumble off the saw stools at work.
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8th September 2020, 09:49 AM
Thread: Table saw safety
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Bob what is the reason for not using a riving...
Bob what is the reason for not using a riving knife?
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6th September 2020, 05:19 PM
Thread: Table saw safety
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Hi Mobyturns. My current apprentices (one being...
Hi Mobyturns.
My current apprentices (one being my Daughter) are trained by an Rto, not TAFE .
They do power tool safety with the trainer but ultimately their safety on site is up to me.
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6th September 2020, 11:47 AM
Thread: Table saw safety
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Thanks to all who posted links, some great tips...
Thanks to all who posted links, some great tips picked up so far.
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4th September 2020, 05:49 PM
Thread: Table saw safety
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Table saw safety
Hi all.
I have just purchased my first real Table saw.
I got the SawStop contractor saw but have very little experience using Table saws. ( I am a carpenter so have plenty of experience using circ... -
31st August 2020, 05:57 PM
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McKay’s timber in Launceston stock WRC so I...
McKay’s timber in Launceston stock WRC so I assume McKay’s in Hobart would also.
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5th April 2020, 05:38 PM
Thread: Table saw motor hums but won’t run
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Cheers thanks for your help. Will update once...
Cheers thanks for your help.
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5th April 2020, 04:46 PM
Thread: Table saw motor hums but won’t run
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Thanks Bohdan Tried to take the housing off to...
Thanks Bohdan
Tried to take the housing off to get a better look but didn’t want to use to much force. Gave it a decent blow out with compressed air to no avail. If I give it a spray with wd40 will... -
5th April 2020, 03:04 PM
Thread: Table saw motor hums but won’t run
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Hi Bohdan Saw was working fine up until a couple...
Hi Bohdan
Saw was working fine up until a couple of years ago. I’ve had it for close to 20 years I suppose. Gradually got worse over time to the point it won’t start at all now. -
5th April 2020, 02:47 PM
Thread: Table saw motor hums but won’t run
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Table saw motor hums but won’t run
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This is the motor from my Grandfathers table saw which was handed down to me.
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22nd July 2019, 08:10 PM
Thread: Fine Tools Australia
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I’ve got 2 sets with no problems whatsoever.
I’ve got 2 sets with no problems whatsoever.
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9th May 2019, 08:01 AM
Thread: Fence picket nail selection
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I use a 14 ga nailer (also known as nd brads)for...
I use a 14 ga nailer (also known as nd brads)for installing cement sheet cladding. They have a slightly smaller head than t nails and will certainly hold fence pickets. Another option would be...
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9th April 2019, 11:53 AM
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I’m a chippy and have been running a peerless 14...
I’m a chippy and have been running a peerless 14 cfm compressor off extension leads ( sometimes 2 or 3 joined together )for 20 years now and it’s still going strong. If you only need 15m I wouldn’t...
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8th April 2019, 08:50 PM
Thread: First external Door Build
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First external Door Build
We live in an old 1950s farmhouse and our entrance door is more akin to an old shed door made from Tas oak flooring nailed to rear rails and braces.
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13th September 2018, 10:02 AM
Thread: Dewalt 18v nailgun repairs
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G’day Lappa I looked on ereplacement for a...
G’day Lappa
I looked on ereplacement for a driver blade assembly for the newer dcn660 guns and part was $40 odd us but postage was was $42 us which pushed total cost to over $140 au .
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18th April 2018, 05:42 PM
Thread: Hard burnishing oil issues
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Thanks again Rob, I think I’ll do them one side...
Thanks again Rob, I think I’ll do them one side at a time.
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18th April 2018, 03:12 PM
Thread: Hard burnishing oil issues
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Rob another question if you don’t...
Rob another question if you don’t mind.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180418/b731df72ab6722e93587ca8a96daea7d.jpg
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16th April 2018, 01:39 PM
Thread: Hard burnishing oil issues
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Thanks for the detailed response Rob, there was a...
Thanks for the detailed response Rob, there was a few spots of oil coming up to the surface in the couple of days after the table was brought inside. I haven’t seen any come out for 3or 4 days now....
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16th April 2018, 11:14 AM
Thread: Hard burnishing oil issues
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Hard burnishing oil issues
Had my first go at using Hard burnishing oil on my table top. My method was sand to 400 grit then apply oil liberally. I waited 2 1/2 hrs then applied a light coat of oil waiting around 15 mins...
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4th April 2018, 06:20 PM
Thread: Advice on joinery for chair backs
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Thanks for the input guys, I’m going to stick...
Thanks for the input guys, I’m going to stick with dowels for now. I’ve ordered a jig that will allow me to clamp the pieces together and drill both pieces at the same time. If I still can’t get a...
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2nd April 2018, 06:23 PM
Thread: Task Self Centering dowel jig
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N.S.W. Thanks Martin I’ve decided to go with the...
Thanks Martin
I’ve decided to go with the milescraft joint pro jig .
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2nd April 2018, 04:37 PM
Thread: Task Self Centering dowel jig
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N.S.W. Looks like just what I need, is the $50 including...
Looks like just what I need, is the $50 including postage. If so pm me your details and I’ll get the boss to send some dollars your way.
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2nd April 2018, 04:13 PM
Thread: Advice on joinery for chair backs
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Advice on joinery for chair backs
G’day all, I’m after a bit of advice on the best joinery method to make up the backs for a bench seat and some chairs. This is the design I’m planning on...
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10th March 2018, 06:56 PM
Thread: Pizza Oven build
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Looking good shane
Looking good shane
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22nd February 2018, 06:27 PM
Thread: DeWalt Cordless Nailer 2pce Combo Kit
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Framer takes standard 33 degree framing nails,...
Framer takes standard 33 degree framing nails, the same as the paslode,senco etc. The main difference is price as no gas is needed dropping the price of nails from around $72 for paslode to around...
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20th February 2018, 12:15 PM
Thread: DeWalt Cordless Nailer 2pce Combo Kit
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Hitachi is 15 ga da bradder and Dewalt is 16 ga...
Hitachi is 15 ga da bradder and Dewalt is 16 ga angle bradder
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19th February 2018, 08:55 PM
Thread: DeWalt Cordless Nailer 2pce Combo Kit
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I recently bought the Hitachi cordless guns....
I recently bought the Hitachi cordless guns. Framer and 15 ga fitout gun.
The framer is an absolute brute and easily is the most powerful cordless gun I have used. Unfortunately the fitout gun was... -
11th February 2018, 09:57 AM
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I haven’t been able to get a perfect mitre but...
I haven’t been able to get a perfect mitre but with a little cleanup with a hand plane I’ve got pretty good results. A little tear out but once sanded it wasn’t noticeable. Perhaps the finer cut...
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10th February 2018, 05:32 PM
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I have the Bosch track saw and find the blade...
I have the Bosch track saw and find the blade that came with the saw burns as you cut on a 45 through hardwood. I put a makita blade i think 20 tooth and it cuts much better. To get an accurate mitre...
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30th December 2017, 08:10 PM
Thread: Pizza Oven build
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I was also given the use of a mates brick saw...
I was also given the use of a mates brick saw which was invaluable. I think I would of really struggled using the grinder and diamond blade once I got to the transition from opening arch to the dome....
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30th December 2017, 07:11 PM
Thread: Pizza Oven build
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I hope this is not viewed as stealing your thread...
I hope this is not viewed as stealing your thread but here’s a selection of progress pics showing how I went about the...
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30th December 2017, 06:56 PM
Thread: Pizza Oven build
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Shane, I used firebricks for the base as I didn’t...
Shane, I used firebricks for the base as I didn’t think the second hand clay bricks were flat enough. ( probably should have forked out for 300 x300s but they work fine)Used the clay bricks on the...
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29th December 2017, 12:18 PM
Thread: Pizza Oven build
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Good luck with the build Shane, it is a...
Good luck with the build Shane, it is a thoroughly enjoyable process and well worth the effort. And once it’s done the trial and error of cooking in the oven is quite addictive . Ours has been...
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26th December 2017, 04:15 PM
Thread: Attitudes to the road toll
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This only works if the offender applies for a new...
This only works if the offender applies for a new license. I have a daughter that works in the courts system and many people come back 6 months after the license cancellation to apply for a new...
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5th November 2017, 01:25 PM
Thread: Twin drum sander
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Thanks for the info, I don’t have permanent power...
Thanks for the info, I don’t have permanent power to the shed yet but will definitely put in 15 A points
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4th November 2017, 05:23 AM
Thread: Twin drum sander
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No , it sold while I was procrastinating. Still...
No , it sold while I was procrastinating. Still keeping an eye out for a second hand unit but not in any rush.
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29th October 2017, 12:35 PM
Thread: Prepping edges of MDF for paint
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I have just recently made Mdf doors for an...
I have just recently made Mdf doors for an entertainment unit. All edges were sanded to 800 grit which left them pretty shiny. I then used a 2k primer followed by a light sand and then 2k topcoat....
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21st October 2017, 08:26 AM
Thread: paslode parts and express post
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I normally get my parts from Rick at United tools...
I normally get my parts from Rick at United tools in Berwick but I have been a long term acc holder and now live interstate. I have always found his service to be great
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9th October 2017, 08:40 AM
Thread: Another 12' SCMS recommendation
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I have the Dewalt 305mm and have been extremely...
I have the Dewalt 305mm and have been extremely happy with it. I use it on site for fitouts so it gets a lot of use and is still perfectly accurate after about 4 years use. I use this with a dust...
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27th August 2017, 05:41 PM
Thread: Are my saw blades worth sharpening?
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I used to get mine sharpened by SA WALKER in...
I used to get mine sharpened by SA WALKER in Pakenham .
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24th July 2017, 05:25 PM
Thread: door weight question
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If your concerned add extra hinges, we always put...
If your concerned add extra hinges, we always put 3 hinges on an external door and 30 kg would be no problem
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1st July 2017, 11:26 AM
Thread: Frames and Trusses Workmanship
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Gabriel , my understanding is 45mm plates need to...
Gabriel , my understanding is 45mm plates need to be nailed with 90mm nails but 35 mm plates are fine with 75s. There are many variations in building that at first glance may appear to contravene the...
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1st July 2017, 09:56 AM
Thread: Frames and Trusses Workmanship
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Frames and Trusses Workmanship
Not correct, according to the pryda installation manual machine driven nails( these are hardened coil nails ,not clouts) are permitted to be used on cyclone straps and triple grips except Queensland...