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    Thanks Malb that’s very clearly explained....

    Thanks Malb
    that’s very clearly explained.
    Cheers Jim
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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.
    I have a set to do in Tas oak and was wondering if a...
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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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    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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    Thanks for the input gents. Everything that’s...

    Thanks for the input gents.
    Everything that’s been said makes sense.
    I suppose my first task is to see if I can get the handles off without completely destroying them and then work out a course of...
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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
    On my two most used chisels the...
  7. 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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    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.
    Was unable to finish today’s job as I needed to be able to run a round over bit...
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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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    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.
    I...
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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.
    As with most tasks we perform and tools we use I believe good technique is the best way to achieve effective and safe results....
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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...
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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.
    Any luck with Paulownia in Tas?
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    Cheers thanks for your help. Will update once...

    Cheers thanks for your help.
    Will update once housings off, probably next weekend as we’re just about to do a camp oven roast and that requires the drinking of red wine
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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...
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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.
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    Table saw motor hums but won’t run

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200405/0fa4de5401ccbe4b90d1648e0cdc343f.jpg
    This is the motor from my Grandfathers table saw which was handed down to me.
    With the belt removed and giving the...
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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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    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...
  20. 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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    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.
    Having picked up over time some Tas oak in 110...
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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 .
    Do you use a...
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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.
    Cheers Jim
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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
    How would you atack the chair backs, one side at a time or is it possible to do...
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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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    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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    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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    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 .
    Cheers Jim
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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.
    Cheers Jim
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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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    Looking good shane

    Looking good shane
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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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    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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    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...
  35. 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...
  36. 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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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...
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