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5th September 2022, 04:34 PM
Thread: Challenges in sawing
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Another Photoshop job, Derek. I'd love to...
Another Photoshop job, Derek. I'd love to watch the video of this man carry the second ladder up the first and position it on the stump ......with one hand? Where are the branches he's lopped...
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8th March 2022, 10:37 AM
Thread: Oozing, seeping sap
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I probably cannot get shingles of the size of...
I probably cannot get shingles of the size of these steps, so I am thinking that another thin hardwood layer might seal the Pine below. Then I could stain and apply the non-slip paint. Glued on,...
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2nd March 2022, 01:36 PM
Thread: Oozing, seeping sap
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Thanks Skew. I had already applied a surface...
Thanks Skew. I had already applied a surface coat of a commercial non-slip coating to all steps. But by scraping it "all" off a couple of weeks ago where the worst step was oozing I thought I...
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1st March 2022, 03:16 PM
Thread: Oozing, seeping sap
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Help! I'm desperate to fix this problem
:no:Still oozing. Leaves a white powdery film even after using a scraper to remove any surface finish.508403508404508405508406508407508408
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22nd November 2021, 12:42 PM
Thread: Christmas 2021 prize draw # 133
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1st October 2021, 04:12 PM
Thread: Oozing, seeping sap
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Thanks Skew. Not the answer I hoped for but we...
Thanks Skew. Not the answer I hoped for but we may have to live with the oozing until I re-stain.
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30th September 2021, 11:55 AM
Thread: Oozing, seeping sap
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Oozing, seeping sap
I've made a set of seven back steps of standard pine. I think its treated Pine.
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30th August 2021, 01:42 PM
Thread: Electric drill bit sharpeners
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Ebay version
I bought the eBay version, but from Aldi. A total waste of money. I binned it after 3 months of use.
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3rd March 2021, 02:57 PM
Thread: Reliability Plunge Router TRA001 / MOF001
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I love it
I've had my TRA001 for over 15 years- fitted in my bespoke router table. And yes I had trouble's as the earlier correspondents stated but overcame them the same ways.
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7th December 2020, 05:42 PM
Thread: SPECIAL * Christmas * PRIZE DRAW #130
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3rd November 2020, 08:57 AM
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31st August 2020, 06:26 PM
Thread: September - PRIZE DRAW - #128
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15th July 2019, 06:21 PM
Thread: Router issues
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Cooked or not Cooked
Everything in your pictures look Ok and as new. Even the nick in the brush should not matter. Some suggests that the main windings are cooked: take a smell and you'll notice a sharp acrid odor if...
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25th March 2019, 08:51 PM
Thread: Ni-Mh battery to replace a Ni-Cd?
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Great device
Fuzzy this is a great idea for any charger especially for lead-acid car batteries that will often reach full charge without reverting to trickle-charge; after about 6 hours. I think mobile phones...
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19th March 2019, 02:39 PM
Thread: Ni-Mh battery to replace a Ni-Cd?
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Careful
My belief is that even if you can find a NiMh battery pack that fits your old Panasonic, you won't be able to recharge NiMh batteries in a charger designed for NiCd.
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19th March 2019, 02:37 PM
Thread: Ni-Mh battery to replace a Ni-Cd?
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My belief is that even if you can find a NiMh...
My belief is that even if you can find a NiMh battery pack that fits your old Panasonic, you won't be able to recharge NiMh batteries in a charger designed for NiCd.
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27th January 2017, 05:09 PM
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Water-based dyes
When my grandchildren were babies I was looking for a colorful finish for alphabet-blocks. I spoke with our sponsor UBeaut and was advised to use their water-based dyes on the cedar blocks. They...
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22nd October 2016, 04:52 PM
Thread: Cutlery Blanks Suppliers
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Cutlery Blanks Suppliers
I want to get a set of table-knife, table-fork and table-spoon. General eating-cutler to which I want to attach turned handles.
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20th May 2016, 09:39 PM
Thread: Western Red Cedar - first box
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I read in another thread that someone had trouble...
I read in another thread that someone had trouble aligning his hinges and a discussion about superglue etc.
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18th May 2016, 12:22 PM
Thread: Western Red Cedar - first box
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379614These calipers allow you to transfer one...
379614These calipers allow you to transfer one dimension to the next according to the Golden Ratio. The three legs are 34, 21 and 34 cms. The pivot points are 13cm.
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17th May 2016, 10:54 PM
Thread: Western Red Cedar - first box
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I need to explain better about the mismatching. ...
I need to explain better about the mismatching. I laid out the sides and back and front on the bench and discovered that I didn't have enough height in the four sides, so I carefully cut extra...
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17th May 2016, 10:34 PM
Thread: Western Red Cedar - first box
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The timber I used was purchased about 6 years ago...
The timber I used was purchased about 6 years ago at the WWW Show and was chalk-marked WRC, so I cannot be sure that the seller got it right. I'll defer to your expertise and call it Australian RC. ...
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17th May 2016, 06:12 PM
Thread: Western Red Cedar - first box
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Yes, it's the Golden Ratio dating back to the...
Yes, it's the Golden Ratio dating back to the ancient Greeks; 1:1.6 approximately
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15th May 2016, 09:35 PM
Thread: Western Red Cedar - first box
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Western Red Cedar - first box
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Jewelry box for my eldest grand-daughter. Western red cedar - dovetails via Givkin Jig, the lid has a Huon Pine and Ebony insert and the internal fittings and drawers are from... -
1st March 2016, 06:24 PM
Thread: What Timber is This?
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What Timber is This?
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The central photos shows a stained and polished armrest of an upholstered lounge chair that is at least 60 years old and was repolished about 25 years ago and chewed by our puppy... -
15th February 2016, 09:16 PM
Thread: Triton Router JOF001
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Plunging
My question would be whether you had the lock partially engaged (black lever), or more likely, the plunge advancement screw inside the router is stripped or broken. Was this a new router or second...
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3rd February 2016, 11:20 AM
Thread: MOF001 that may be faulty in an auction
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Tra-001
Yes Mr Brush, my TRA001 has lasted many years under average loads and the height adjuster, when in the router table, would jump and ended up making my router useless. I pulled the router apart and...
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21st September 2015, 04:07 PM
Thread: Battery repacking
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Battery Packs
Provided you buy a pack of six you should get as-new replacement-life. But, with any OEM, you run the risk that it's not as good as the original. But at those prices what risk are you taking - as...
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7th April 2015, 02:20 PM
Thread: APRIL - Draw number 119
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16th December 2014, 12:06 PM
Thread: December Draw PART II - No 118
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22nd September 2014, 01:16 PM
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Michael, your idea of using the existing channels...
Michael, your idea of using the existing channels is also problematical. I haven't read anything in other parts of this Forum about the "stickiness" of the WC2K channels but mine need a dose of WD40...
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21st June 2014, 10:10 PM
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Christos, I can only do Friday or Saturday -...
Christos,
I can only do Friday or Saturday - have a sick wife. I prefer Friday at 1600 but it's your call. I will be arriving at about lunch time. Is that an Ok time to call you on mobile and... -
18th June 2014, 06:31 PM
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helping out again
happy to help on friday 27th pm preferably. Sat at 1pm ok too
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90 degree fence
Michaellxv it doesn't stay at 90 degrees and even with lock washers I get too much slop to commit a cut.
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Workcentre 2K Problem
Unfortunately this is the biggest issue I have with the WC2K that the fence does not stay at right-angles to the bed.
But the answer to your question is NO you cannot rip any way other than the... -
14th June 2013, 03:31 PM
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Volunteer
Hi I'm happy to volunteer on FRIDAY from 2pm to 3pm, as you need another person.
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23rd July 2012, 10:53 PM
Thread: Sydney Forum Stand 2012 - HELP WANTED
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Sorry
Christos,
Sorry I can't make it on Friday as scheduled, due to the funeral of a close friend. Sadly, these things can never be planned :no:. -
10th July 2012, 11:06 PM
Thread: Sydney Forum Stand 2012 - HELP WANTED
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I'm happy to do 1.30 to 2.30pm on the Friday
I'm happy to do 1.30 to 2.30pm on the Friday
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29th June 2012, 01:18 PM
Thread: Sydney Forum Stand 2012 - HELP WANTED
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Put me down as a reserve for Friday (1-2 hours)
Put me down as a reserve for Friday (1-2 hours)
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23rd December 2011, 01:23 PM
Thread: Tablesaw Safety Video
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Tablesaw Safety Video
Some years ago I watched a video of a bloke who rigged up a motor, belt and saw-blade and used a broom(?) to tension the belt. He had his foot up on the bench and his little daughter was roaming...
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2nd August 2011, 09:16 PM
Thread: Unsupported Rabbetted Shelf
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Unsupported Rabbetted Shelf
I want to recess shelves 11cm wide (by 45cm deep) by 1cm deep rabbets in the side of a particleboard cupboard (all panels are 20mm thick).
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6th February 2011, 10:40 AM
Thread: Take 2mm off - safely
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I quite agree with Pete's comments here. But I...
I quite agree with Pete's comments here. But I did mention the blade guard. NEVER do such work without theguard fitted. This is the best protection for you hands.
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5th February 2011, 03:25 PM
Thread: GMC 90mm Scrollsaw Adjustments
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GMC 90mm Scrollsaw Adjustments
I'm a scrollsaw novice and find that my blades break or pop out of their clamps after every few minutes - even at slow speed and slow feed rates.
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5th February 2011, 01:58 PM
Thread: Take 2mm off - safely
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Beaner it's not such a tricky job. Set your fence...
Beaner it's not such a tricky job. Set your fence at 40mm but most importantly use a featherboard to hold the workpiece firmly against the fence. Put the featherboard just in front of the blade and...
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17th January 2011, 04:48 PM
Thread: Sliding Triton WC2000 Plate Assembly
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Yes, Brian, it is the black one in your first...
Yes, Brian, it is the black one in your first picture. I was mistaken about the colour.
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13th January 2011, 09:53 PM
Thread: Sliding Triton WC2000 Plate Assembly
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Sliding Triton WC2000 Plate Assembly
I have a silver-coloured mounting plate that came with something or other from Triton and I have never used it. It looks like it would suit a router. It has those black plastic guides like on the...
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13th January 2011, 09:38 PM
Thread: Urgent advice on Workcentre 2000
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I'm always happy to learn, but my wheels were...
I'm always happy to learn, but my wheels were fitted this way (at least back in 2007). I still remember getting my ankles or bootlaces caught on those infernal latches as I moved around the...
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12th January 2011, 06:28 PM
Thread: Urgent advice on Workcentre 2000
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Those wheels are a waste of time as I always stub...
Those wheels are a waste of time as I always stub my ankles on them. I replaced the wheels with locking castors and have never looked back.
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12th January 2011, 06:25 PM
Thread: Triton 2000 & Depth Of Cut Of Saw Blade
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Com, I don't think 14 inches would fit. 10...
Com, I don't think 14 inches would fit. 10 inches was the maximum I could achieve, after removing the blade guard, spring and then grinding down the ribs inside the blade housing so that the teeth...