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Hi All - Ive come across a situation with Kwila showing up water marks on table tops ... glass and cup rings etc What's best practise to avoid this problem? :(

Cabots Aqudeck water base oil stain...

Yeh Like stated before "You can wash out surface tanin to work with oils..." Using any kind of synthetic Poly to try to seal outdoor timber can only result in "Yellowing" over time and the cracking...

:) know that feeling! Feast Watson $111 4ltrs over here! or $48 for 1ltr same company.

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Anyone interested I suggest a search to find a local sale outlet like I did. Looks like a good idea and have seen others on the market. Thanks.



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Thanks "I hear u" thought about that idea too, just thinking on the finished result after?

Using 50mm Bugle Batten Holders, Galv.

Thanks Aldav

Good thoughts. Im new to 'Inserts' but come across them in my recycling biz and thought about them here.
No to hair ((:D))
Re Torque settings on drills - I understand what your...

Thanks Kryn
Yes its a Cordless - Good thought. Thanks

Hi All

Im learning to manufacture Deck Chairs using 100% Kwila.

The main size material is 42 x 19 DS4 (dressed 4 sides).

Top and bottom end of frames have Cross members and currently I pre...

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Again - Complements on the masterful work on these projects. I can understand how long they take and the steady hands that are needed. Well Done.
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Hi guys, yeh that's a great start. Keep posting your pic's here and a little info about the machine you built. If some want to ask questions about it maybe add a new thread or contact via PM...

Here it is just to wet your appetite - I started this thread so that 'you' could see photos of 'others' Woodworking CNC Machines either DIY or Shop bought/ Altered/ Hacked... so that the 'creative...

I'm thinking I will consider a smaller 1/2 full size dream version unless other wise funds permit. My ideal would be for a 1200 x 2400 panel of Ply to fit in however plenty will be able to be cut and...

Thanks ST

Great notes - lol about credit card, "I reckon". Good feedback.

Hi HS

Well done, can you post a few more pictures for us to see the front maybe etc. Thanks.:2tsup:

Aha - yes know this one, still learning this on Linux. Will have to play longer!!

Thanks Ian

Ive used CD many years ago when I was a MSWindows user and may have to revert just for CNC work, Thanks for the reminder of CD's tech abilty.

Thanks - thought it was to reduce load too.

Im wanting to design my own range of scroll design work and similar but larger panels that could be for inside /outside decorative, eg from wall to...

Wow, beautiful site and "taster projects" - something to explore further. Thanks.

Ahaa - also a very find thanks.

I like the looks of Vectric Cut2D and still reading up on info. I can remember reading something some years ago about CNC program being able to "Ramp" the tool. Like the name suggests 'ramp' - small...

Hi Everyone

Since looking at CNC programing I'm trying to find out if I can either Scan an image into a CNC program and then manipulate it etc or load an image into a program that can then export...

Oh Yes I "love" the 8020 stuff (from Web link)

Thanks everyone for the great "Startup Tips" I think thats just what we needed here. Everything else will fall into the "Specific" question lists here.

If an intending builder can start doing more...

Thanks Guys.
All Good - right place ;)

I'm trying to breakout of the low end repairs and woodwook/restoration to work with new stuff an have a passion for designing and creating things. Ive seen...

Anyone in NZ that has built a Router CNC or is considering and could offer some starting points...?

Is this the correct forum to post as I dont have a cnc currently :)

Where to post?

Thanks Bob. Great ingenuity. :2tsup: Highly recommend this to others who are either starting out or want some ideas on "Adjustable Jigs".

Hi MS

True - Measure "Stock" First.

"Saftey is always needed when using power tools" - A router at speed which looses its line can be dangerous and destructive so consider a table or Hold...

Thanks. Question "H" Shank?

Like the Linbide SC12.7M8UC ? - Up cut prevents burning in plunge cuts. Requires good vacuum. Suitable for slotting, grooving.

They (Linbide) dont seem to have too...

Hi everyone.

I'm currently updating my router and looking at what size bits to use for Dado's amongst other things when using on MDF and Pine etc..

If we set this thread up for the "Standard"...

Also a 'R' clip will do the same and easy to remove. I too had a think about the problem. Have a talk to any engineers shop about a 8mm? dia rod being bent and then the option of a Break Press 'U'...

HI KBs

Thanks for the heads up - gosh has it been that long since i was here!!

I have a local contact for repairs to wheelchairs and disability equipment and that will surely help others to in...

Bother - missed em - have now put them on my watchlist for Ebay.au.

Thanks for the heads up.

Chris

Yip Got him on my Watchlist - have ordered parts and spares before however some are not avail as per small items off a unit - will try him again to see whats new.

Cheers

Thanks "Ratbag" ;)

Sorry for late response as PC now overheating and is failing so trying to "balance everything" else as best I can...

Will search the net for "Trends" Website and see what i...

Hi All

Yeh I finally got a /2" Router and the Guy told me the Locking Coller was busted and he used a screw driver to help lock the hex coller!! Ouch!!

It would appear these used a one piece...

I noticed you Had a RYOBI ROUTER ERT241200 for parts and you posted here some time ago now... Did you ever get rid of it? Yeh i'm after some parts :D

Rgds
Chris

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Hi All

Im still trying to locate some of these other than ex UK! Can you help? I've emailed Kincrome and hope to hear from them i a few days as prior posts indicated they where able to get hold of...

Thanks Guys

well better check out the "Mask" market over here and take some "precautions". Sounds a bit like ... "wear your life jacket - it will stop you drowning!" stuff. mmmm

RCK out

Hi elanjacobs

Happy New year to you.

Thanks for the 'heads up' on some wood recommendations. Was talking to my neighbor today and he mentioned Merbau and I thought of Kwila. But he said "Merbau...

Hi All Well sorry say other things have happened in our "lives" with 2 teens and elderly parents to look after as such. Time seems to slip by so fast these days. I'm promising to post any photos of...

Hi Guys

I'm thinking of making some double seat chairs for outside or under cover and here in NZ. I want to build two and am currently looking at "What is a viable material to use?" We are in...

Hi "Tonto" - Luv the handle

Can you give us the model No. of what is this Triton tool?? Yes parts are avail in most countries but some only supply a "complete" section ie needing a plastic part...

Thanks John

Love the presentation of the dowel method and intend to try one unit with these. Thanks for the tips too.


Thanks Scottbr for the photo - yeh I reckon - School kids would thrash...

Yes I like this idea as well - for me I found an old swival chair and used the base on a Door Section 1000mm Sq dose the job however left with storing it is a pain. :D

Q: How long have you had these drawers in service - (how old is the chest? has it withstood time?) thanks.

Q: Also what was the timber you chose to use for the dowels? Avail locally or had it...

Funny you mentioned that... we were just discussion that and checking out the net for "Best joint practice" methods for ply drawers. Esp as some have known "blowout issues" like dovetails on lower...