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19th August 2023, 07:17 PM
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Tom, I think you've talked me into doing this...
Tom, I think you've talked me into doing this myself. The first task is removing the hold tire, which has largely crumbled. I've managed to remove this with a scraper but it looks like there is a...
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19th August 2023, 12:39 PM
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Thanks so much for your response. Yes definitely...
Thanks so much for your response. Yes definitely don't have the time to do it myself. It's an 18" Jet, that's had about 20 minutes of use in its life but been siting idle for a few years and the...
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18th August 2023, 04:53 PM
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Looking for Bandsaw Service - Onsite in Brisbane
Hi Team,
I'm looking to get my bandsaw tyres replaced and general once over/safety check of my Bandsaw.
Does anyone have any recommendation of mobile service agent in Brisbane that doesn't have a... -
15th August 2023, 04:42 PM
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SOLD: Sold
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13th August 2023, 11:58 AM
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SOLD: QLD - Brisbane Jet JPT 310HH - Combination Thicknesser Planer
Jet 12 Inch combination jointer/planer for sale with helical cutter. Its in good condition and comes complete with a Jet mobile base.
Helical blades have three sides untouched.
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13th August 2023, 10:39 AM
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SOLD: Sold.
Sold.
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9th August 2023, 10:18 AM
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SOLD: Queensland - Brisbane - Jet JBG-8A - 8 Inch Benchtop Grinder
$250.
The 8" inch Jet Bench top Grinder has hardly been used, as can be seen from the condition of the two original grinding wheels in the photo. Other some minor pitting, flaking of the paint its... -
9th August 2023, 10:02 AM
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Queensland - Brisbane - Jet JWBS - 18X Bandsaw
Jet 18 Inch Bandsaw in excellent condition. Used very infrequently for light work - looks and operates pretty much as new.
$1750.
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19th May 2015, 07:27 PM
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Thanks all. I ran a bunch of different screws,...
Thanks all.
I ran a bunch of different screws, of different gauges through into some timber to test.
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17th May 2015, 01:05 PM
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Dewalt DC 827 Impact Driver Suddenly Breaking Screws
Hi Guys I've had my DeWalt DC 827 Impact driver for about 5 years and love it.
This weekend while trying to screw in some supports for fence posts I was putting in it snapped every screw it... -
23rd March 2014, 11:17 PM
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Did you continue to use the Jet jig?
Did you continue to use the Jet jig?
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23rd March 2014, 01:37 PM
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Thanks, I will get the tormek jig before...
Thanks, I will get the tormek jig before continuing further. I don't think returning it is really an option as I've had the thing for a couple of years and am only really trying to get it up an...
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23rd March 2014, 12:08 PM
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After a couple more hours of working on it hasn't...
After a couple more hours of working on it hasn't really improved.
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16th March 2014, 11:15 PM
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I followed your advice Router - it appears to be...
I followed your advice Router - it appears to be a better result.
Se attached picture - not sure if having a look at the back of the chisel it will get better if I keep going.
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16th March 2014, 10:13 PM
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Thanks. I've just tried Trav's suggestion using a...
Thanks. I've just tried Trav's suggestion using a carpenters square to get in square in the holder - the outcome was no different.
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16th March 2014, 07:12 PM
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Help Needed - Jet Wet Stone Sharpening Chisels
Hi,
I've had my Jet Wet Stone sharpener for a couple of years - but I'm only now getting to use it.
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16th February 2014, 11:47 PM
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For those of you who have worked through the...
For those of you who have worked through the coplanar alignment on the HH model, would it be possible for you to add additional clarity to what is in the us version of the manual.
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2nd February 2014, 10:24 AM
Thread: Jet jpt310-hh
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After a years break - due to moving etc I have...
After a years break - due to moving etc I have just returned to using my 310HH its awesome.
The switch over is simple and quick.
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16th December 2013, 12:18 AM
Thread: JPT 310HH Calibration of Thickness Height
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Thanks, for that. It turns out that they are...
Thanks, for that. It turns out that they are different. The Powermatic DRO is a proper digital type - why the Jet is a mechanical spinning wheel type.
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15th December 2013, 01:35 PM
Thread: JPT 310HH Calibration of Thickness Height
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Chris, thanks the link to the manual is dead - u...
Chris, thanks the link to the manual is dead - u if its the JJP - 12 US version - I have that and it does not mention the orang read out at all.
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14th December 2013, 02:42 PM
Thread: JPT 310HH Calibration of Thickness Height
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JPT 310HH Calibration of Thickness Height
Guys I've just returned to using my JPT 310HH after a break of over a year.
I tried to get it the timber down to 11mm but it consistently came out at 11.6-11.7mm
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14th December 2013, 02:36 PM
Thread: Jet Jpt310hh - tables not quite flat
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I remember checking this out and going through...
I remember checking this out and going through the calibration from the wood whisperer, the only issues I had was getting the fence square but I solved that without much fuss.
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12th June 2012, 12:27 AM
Thread: To all Jet JPT 310 owners....
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Hi, as noted elsewhere in the forum I had...
Hi, as noted elsewhere in the forum I had problems with the fence. In the end I needed to undo the bolts retaining the arms and move them slightly forward and then all was right.
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16th May 2012, 10:29 PM
Thread: OK to use CLR to Clean Table top?
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Cool I will check it out. Given that you said it...
Cool I will check it out.
Given that you said it had phosphuric acid in it. I just tried a 50/50 combo of vinegar and water and it did a pretty good job.
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16th May 2012, 08:59 PM
Thread: OK to use CLR to Clean Table top?
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hey MR Bush! Is this the stuff that turns the...
hey MR Bush!
Is this the stuff that turns the rust black prior to painting?
Or is something else?
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16th May 2012, 08:12 PM
Thread: Help with Cherry Stain
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thanks stuart I will give that a go.
thanks stuart I will give that a go.
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16th May 2012, 05:49 PM
Thread: OK to use CLR to Clean Table top?
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Post the CLR bungle I've hit it a couple of times...
Post the CLR bungle I've hit it a couple of times with INOX and the green nylon scrubber, in fact I've got a couple of colours of nylon scrubbers that attach directly to the mouse. This has made some...
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16th May 2012, 12:04 PM
Thread: OK to use CLR to Clean Table top?
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Thanks, I've discovered that the hard way. I...
Thanks, I've discovered that the hard way. I posted just after giving the top a wipe down with. I found a couple of sites that said it was ok. I didn't leave it on there very long, but it has...
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15th May 2012, 10:46 PM
Thread: Help with Cherry Stain
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Help with Cherry Stain
Hi Guys,
I'm trying to stain two bedsides tables to match my bed.
The bed is stained in a colour the bed manufacturer call 'cherry'.
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7th May 2012, 06:33 PM
Thread: OK to use CLR to Clean Table top?
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OK to use CLR to Clean Table top?
Anyone used CLR to clean light light rust or discolouration of their table saw top?
Any pros/cons of using it?
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5th May 2012, 09:54 AM
Thread: Edge Jointing Problem
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excellent advice. thank you.
excellent advice. thank you.
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2nd May 2012, 10:22 PM
Thread: Edge Jointing Problem
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Well, ive learnt a heap so far from this thread....
Well, ive learnt a heap so far from this thread.
I pretty confident that the jointer/planer setup is OK, having run through the tests above - its pretty new Jet JPT 310. So I need to concentrate... -
2nd May 2012, 08:37 PM
Thread: Edge Jointing Problem
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got ya... I found this..... Why a Jointer...
got ya...
I found this.....
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2nd May 2012, 08:16 PM
Thread: Edge Jointing Problem
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Many thanks to all for the advice so far. The...
Many thanks to all for the advice so far. The hardest part about seeking help in this way is explaining yourselg accurately. Ive been a bit of googling and have come worked out that rather than...
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30th April 2012, 12:43 AM
Thread: Edge Jointing Problem
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Northside, Cashmere.
Northside, Cashmere.
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30th April 2012, 12:40 AM
Thread: Edge Jointing Problem
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The machine has a helical head. So I'm not sure...
The machine has a helical head. So I'm not sure this applies?
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29th April 2012, 08:32 PM
Thread: Edge Jointing Problem
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The first I believe, so its starts the same - and...
The first I believe, so its starts the same - and ends different, from a measurement perspective its only like about .5mm but you can detect it with the eye, it then get worse with subsequent passes....
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29th April 2012, 08:25 PM
Thread: Edge Jointing Problem
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Hiya, Thanks for the reply. No im not putting a...
Hiya,
Thanks for the reply.
No im not putting a face through first. The boards are flat and square to start with.
Fence is set to 90 degrees and confirmed this with my incra sqaure.
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29th April 2012, 07:34 PM
Thread: Edge Jointing Problem
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Edge Jointing Problem
Hi Guys,
I'd like to tap into the collective brains of people with edge joining/jointing experience.
I'm just starting to use my jet combo planer/thicknesser in anger and have started to... -
21st March 2012, 03:15 PM
Thread: Jet JPT 310 3day sale from thursday
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yes, I use silverglide too.
yes, I use silverglide too.
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21st March 2012, 01:40 PM
Thread: Jet JPT 310 3day sale from thursday
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yes i checked that and I did have a a problem...
yes i checked that and I did have a a problem with one board that I just through in there where It changed dimensions too much.
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20th March 2012, 11:15 PM
Thread: Jet JPT 310 3day sale from thursday
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Well I finally got my faulty switch replaced....
Well I finally got my faulty switch replaced. They ended up putting a completely different switch on in that had a higher capacity coil. Much bigger than the original recessed one though, looks...
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16th February 2012, 10:40 AM
Thread: Problem with JPT 310
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so im still waiting to be advised when a service...
so im still waiting to be advised when a service technician can come to house to have a look at my machine....I have to pay $120 for a service call just get them there as the warranty is back to base...
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12th February 2012, 04:43 PM
Thread: Problem with JPT 310
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yes, checked thanks mate. All the whole shed is...
yes, checked thanks mate.
All the whole shed is on the same circuit and it continues to work ok.
I can test up to the extension cord that it plugs into and is ok.
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12th February 2012, 03:19 PM
Thread: Problem with JPT 310
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Problem with JPT 310
Hi Guys,
I've just started to use my JPT 310 for things other than test runs.
I put a 2.4m 50 x 200 treated pine sleeper through the thicknesser component and it came out smooth as!
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22nd January 2012, 10:58 PM
Thread: Jet jpt310-hh
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base model $2850 Gregory Machinery - Combination...
base model $2850
Gregory Machinery - Combination - Jet JPT 310
So add $1000 for the HH.
Search youtube for JJP12 - the american name for it and you will see a couple of reviews.
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22nd January 2012, 10:54 PM
Thread: JPT 310 Anyone Recommend
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hi, ive put a few pieces of timber through it and...
hi, ive put a few pieces of timber through it and it looks like a solid unit.
My technique leaves a little to be desired at this stage and I have made the mistake of trying to joint plywood as part... -
5th November 2011, 11:49 PM
Thread: JPT 310 Anyone Recommend
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Guys, finally unpacked mine :) My first...
Guys, finally unpacked mine :)
My first question is does anyone have any tips for getting the fence square.
I stuffed around for a bit and mine is out at the top of the fence by about 1mm.
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27th October 2011, 07:56 PM
Thread: JPT 310 Anyone Recommend
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thanks, looks like I've got the bigger one....
thanks, looks like I've got the bigger one.
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26th October 2011, 09:28 PM
Thread: JPT 310 Anyone Recommend
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well done John, mine is still in the trailer :)...
well done John, mine is still in the trailer :)
can you tell me what part number the mobile base you got is?