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9th October 2012, 05:26 PM
Thread: Cutting melamine without chipping???
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What blade did you fit to your circular saw?
What blade did you fit to your circular saw?
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27th September 2012, 08:19 PM
Thread: Cutting melamine without chipping???
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Further to my previous post, the Bosch TCT Multi...
Further to my previous post, the Bosch TCT Multi Material saw blade that I used was 184mm (60T). I recollect that I put the masking tape on the bottom but my memory being what it is I am now not 100%...
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27th September 2012, 03:33 PM
Thread: Cutting melamine without chipping???
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Ben, I have achieved very good results using a...
Ben,
I have achieved very good results using a Bosch TCT Multi Material saw blade fitted to a Makita circular saw. There was little or no chip-out. See:
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5th September 2012, 01:55 PM
Thread: Veritas Saws
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This is a Veritas saw set with prices (US$): ...
This is a Veritas saw set with prices (US$):
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=64007&cat=1,42884,68511&ap=1
I purchased a pair of Veritas saws (US$112.00), direct from Lee... -
31st July 2012, 01:04 PM
Thread: Sliding compound mitre saw
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I have not tried the Bosch or the Hitachi but I'm...
I have not tried the Bosch or the Hitachi but I'm sure that both are great saws. However, they are both heavy - 29kg and 32kg respectively. If mobility is an issue e.g. lugging the saw up and down...
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25th July 2012, 12:50 PM
Thread: Glue-up Tips and Comments
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Glue-up Tips and Comments
A few tips and general comments on glue-ups, which I found informative and enlightening:
Best Wood Glue Surface - Smooth or Rough?
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11th July 2012, 12:23 PM
Thread: Help me spend my hard earned...on good tools
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For a rasp, check out the Shinto Saw Rasp: ...
For a rasp, check out the Shinto Saw Rasp:
http://www.japanesetools.com.au/collections/frontpage/products/shinto-saw-rasp
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1st June 2012, 04:21 PM
Thread: Carba-Tec .... Oh Dear!
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Ric, We all know this, although, to be...
Ric,
We all know this, although, to be fair, the staff at Carbatec Perth do make an effort most of the time.
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22nd May 2012, 06:27 PM
Thread: Tool chest - Video
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Tool chest - Video
http://www.wimp.com/toolchest/
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22nd May 2012, 05:55 PM
Thread: Triton router choice confusion
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Geoff, These videos may help re mounting the...
Geoff,
These videos may help re mounting the router to the router plate:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnH_6HB5yk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbdWHhw0Oyo
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17th May 2012, 03:59 PM
Thread: Best dowelling drill bit
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No offence, but when drilling into the pine was...
No offence, but when drilling into the pine was the drill set for forward or reverse?
Been there, done that!
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16th May 2012, 04:13 PM
Thread: Low Profile Castors
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That web site looks great, but see the shipping...
That web site looks great, but see the shipping policy (bottom of the web page) - "All purchases intended for export outside of the U.S. will be rejected."
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14th March 2012, 01:27 PM
Thread: Rocker WIP
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yowie, If you intend commercialising the...
yowie,
If you intend commercialising the rocker, I suggest that you incorporate a few design variations of your own. The original design may be copyright.
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18th January 2012, 08:11 PM
Thread: Questions about Workbenches
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Heavy Duty Lifting Leveler - Rockler Woodworking...
Heavy Duty Lifting Leveler - Rockler Woodworking Tools
I have used these on heavy base cabinets with excellent results. Should be OK for a workbench (see the above link "Each leveler has... -
5th January 2012, 12:08 PM
Thread: Melamine - Iron on Edging
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Arry, The Trade Desk at Bunnings Balcatta...
Arry,
The Trade Desk at Bunnings Balcatta sell the iron-on edging by the metre (my last purchase was about 12 months ago - may be things have since changed). The two sided trimmer is sold by... -
9th December 2011, 12:16 PM
Thread: WIP - John's Workbench Mk2!!
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In reference to the comment that PVA "...goes...
In reference to the comment that PVA "...goes quite weak at the knees at temps over 40 degrees".
Recently, I started using Selleys Aquadhere Exterior on a few workshop cabinets, mainly because it... -
22nd November 2011, 08:39 PM
Thread: Triton template guides
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Kincrome Tools was recently appointed the...
Kincrome Tools was recently appointed the Australian distributor for Triton products. See the following web site for a contact telepone number:
http://www.tritontools.com/Stockists.aspx?Address=
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3rd November 2011, 12:48 PM
Thread: Let their be light!
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Hoover, Check your local regulations. I...
Hoover,
Check your local regulations. I recollect that for electrical conduit, the trench had to be at least 450mm (18 in.) deep. Also, dig the trench in straight lines (a 90 degree bend is OK)... -
3rd November 2011, 12:25 PM
Thread: Router Bit Set
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I purchase CMT router bits from McFeeleys. Great...
I purchase CMT router bits from McFeeleys. Great service.
Search results for 'cmt router bits' (115 found) | McFeely's
Recently, I purchased a number flush trim bits (1/4 and 1/2 shank) from... -
24th October 2011, 07:08 PM
Thread: "Good" and "Cheap" CMS ? - Yes!
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I hate to tell you this, but Bunnings are selling...
I hate to tell you this, but Bunnings are selling the PCM1800 for $298.00.
250mm 1800W BOSCH PCM1800 Compound Mitre Saw - Bunnings Warehouse -
12th October 2011, 08:18 PM
Thread: Workshop security (CCTV camera's)
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1. Keep your insurance up to date. 2. Take...
1. Keep your insurance up to date.
2. Take photographs of your equipment (backup a copy to a portable drive).
3. Record serial numbers.
4. If possible, engrave your name on your equipment.
If... -
26th July 2011, 12:33 PM
Thread: Perth Wood Show 2011
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Perth Wood Show 2011
Perth Wood Show - 9-11 September 2011.
HNT Gordon will be attending. Tools from other tool makers will be available from the HNT Gordon stand. See:
HNT Gordon - Woodshow Attendance
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13th July 2011, 04:11 PM
Thread: Nut and Bolt Storage Bins
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Check the online store prices at: Parts...
Check the online store prices at:
Parts Trays, Parts Bins & Louvre Pannels
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16th December 2010, 03:18 PM
Thread: Lee Valley / Veritas service
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Placed at order with Lee Valley on Wednesday 8th...
Placed at order with Lee Valley on Wednesday 8th December 2010, arrived mid-morning the following Tuesday . Three and half working days and a weekend in between. Nine items ordered, securely packed...
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10th December 2010, 12:08 PM
Thread: Suggestions for a router
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OnlineToolReviews.com - Triton TRC001 3.25HP...
OnlineToolReviews.com - Triton TRC001 3.25HP Router Review
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10th December 2010, 11:53 AM
Thread: Veritas Bench Blades
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Veritas Bench Blades
Stumbled across the following new Veritas product that looks interesting:
Buy Veritas Bench Blades from Axminster, fast delivery for the UK
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19th October 2010, 03:29 PM
Thread: Hot Shed- summers coming
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Does anybody have any experience with this...
Does anybody have any experience with this stuff?:
Roof Paint, Roof Insulation, Roof Restoration, Reflective Paint, Concrete Paint: Cool Paints
The testimonials published on the web site look... -
22nd September 2010, 03:48 PM
Thread: work sharp ws 3000
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Agreed 100% with Clogger. I thought I knew...
Agreed 100% with Clogger.
I thought I knew what sharp was - it's nothing to what I can get with the Worksharp 3000.
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17th June 2010, 04:53 PM
Thread: help with pocket hole jig
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Check the instructions that came with the...
Check the instructions that came with the Carbatec jig (I assume that there are instructions). Setting the depth of the drill bit can't be a matter of trial and error. As Blackhole notes the Kreg jig...
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11th June 2010, 07:52 PM
Thread: Call centre operators
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The original ending: Operator: "Do you still...
The original ending:
Operator: "Do you still have the boxes and manuals that came
with your computer".
Me: "Yes".
Operator: "Take everything back to the store where you purchased
it".
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2nd June 2010, 08:48 PM
Thread: Circular saw jig to cut narrow boards
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Perhaps make a groove under your jig so that the...
Perhaps make a groove under your jig so that the edge of your floor board fits snuggly and hence more safe.
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28th May 2010, 06:32 PM
Thread: First Buy - Chisels, Bench & Mortise
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Carbatec WA are still stocking Hamlet mortising...
Carbatec WA are still stocking Hamlet mortising chisels.
Hamlet Mortising Chisels : CARBA-TEC
I built up a collection of mortising chisels by buying off EBay. It was a long tedious process... -
26th May 2010, 02:45 PM
Thread: budget all-in-one workbench?
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Not a budget all-in-one workbench but advertised...
Not a budget all-in-one workbench but advertised as
"Facilitates your Table Saw, Miter Saw and Router and has Plenty of Storage Space".
Maybe useful for a few ideas.
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24th May 2010, 02:41 PM
Thread: Help with MDF finish/protection
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Justin, This is what I recently did with a...
Justin,
This is what I recently did with a MDF top on a workshop cabinet.
Sealed the edges with a wash of Titebond 3 PVA glue mixed with a little water (2 coats). The wash was painted on... -
21st May 2010, 07:07 PM
Thread: Channel 7 - Gay bashing homophobes?
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Using a Government car when visiting the gay bar...
Using a Government car when visiting the gay bar was the issue, not the visit itself.
A similar situation occurred in Perth when a Minister was sacked for using a Government car to carry out an... -
2nd November 2009, 04:50 PM
Thread: Wildlife in my garden.
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Grumpy John, :p Most non-Australians...
Grumpy John,
:p
Most non-Australians wouldn't get it but explaining it will detract from the joke.
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1st October 2009, 07:17 PM
Thread: Finishing Tassy Oak
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James, Sometime ago, I completed a small...
James,
Sometime ago, I completed a small project using Tasmanian Oak. I sanded the timber through the grits up to 320, then used Ubeaut's White Shellac (thinned 50/50 with methylated spirits) as a... -
30th September 2009, 08:27 PM
Thread: Mitre saw bench
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Andy, See this month's edition of Australian...
Andy,
See this month's edition of Australian Woodsmith for free plans to build a sled and fence for a mitre saw. The design of the sled makes it easy to move your mitre saw to what ever position... -
10th September 2009, 04:20 PM
Thread: Who wants a small cyclone?
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Beer, Put me down for one complete kit. I...
Beer,
Put me down for one complete kit. I prefer getting the total kit rather than messing about sourcing stuff from Bunnings etc.
Where abouts in Perth are you? I'm in Mt. Hawthorn.
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31st August 2009, 07:23 PM
Thread: Pocket Hole jig advice
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Kreg has a number of kits - for comparison...
Kreg has a number of kits - for comparison purposes, see here:
http://www.kregtool.com/products/comp_charts/pht.php
I have the R3 and subsequently purchased a face clamp (not essential but... -
25th August 2009, 01:06 PM
Thread: Woolworths enters the hardware business
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Woolworths enters the hardware business
Woolworths has formally announced its intention to enter the Australian hardware business by entering into a joint venture with the US based Lowes. The first step was to make a takeover offer for...
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10th August 2009, 01:31 PM
Thread: Triton news from horses mouth
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At the Perth woodshow, I ran into Ricahrd Vaughan...
At the Perth woodshow, I ran into Ricahrd Vaughan (www.richardvaughan.com.au) who confirmed that Triton has re-commenced production but in Taiwan.
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29th July 2009, 07:59 PM
Thread: Perth wood show
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Tom , Thanks for message. Sorry to hear about...
Tom
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Thanks for message. Sorry to hear about the shingles.
No doubt we will catch up some day.
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20th July 2009, 05:58 PM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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+ 2 to Pops' comment.
+ 2 to Pops' comment.
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15th July 2009, 03:42 PM
Thread: Order of tool purchases
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Jason, Re DeWalt - check Dewalt's Australian...
Jason,
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14th July 2009, 04:23 PM
Thread: Perth wood show
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Template Tom, I'm in the market for a new...
Template Tom,
I'm in the market for a new router, so I look forward to meeting you and getting your opinions on an appropriate router.
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3rd July 2009, 01:20 PM
Thread: Esky brand sold
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Esky brand sold
This morning, the media reported that the Esky cooler brand has been sold to the US outdoor company Coleman. The Esky brand was owned by the Australian company Nylex, which went into administration...
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11th May 2009, 11:42 AM
Thread: Bosch Palm router for router table?
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It's possible for small tasks. See the plan: ...
It's possible for small tasks. See the plan:
http://www.plansnow.com/dn3088.html
HTH
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28th April 2009, 06:29 PM
Thread: Bessey - New Clamp
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Bessey - New Clamp
A member of another woodworking forum posted the following link regarding a new Bessey clamp, which is scheduled for release in August 09.
http://www.newwoodworker.com/reviews/besyezsrvu.html
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21st April 2009, 12:11 PM
Thread: Tough Clear Finish for MDF
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The Cabot's water based clear referred to above...
The Cabot's water based clear referred to above by Bob is fine for MDF. I have used the product on MDF shelving. I recollect the product is called Crystal Clear. The only negative is the fast drying...