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    Dewalt, and it screams like a banshee. You don't...

    Dewalt, and it screams like a banshee. You don't use it without hearing protection, certainly not for extended periods.

    What is a good one, esp with variable speed? Good to know that some can be...
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    Tks- hadn't looked at that. Was expecting to be...

    Tks- hadn't looked at that. Was expecting to be able to walk in off the street to a retailer and buy one.

    Anyone given any feedback on how well they actually work? One thing that bothers me is...
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    Anyone know where you can buy one? Carbatec,...

    Anyone know where you can buy one? Carbatec, Just Tools etc don't seem to list it.
  4. Thread: ManSpace TV

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    ManSpace TV

    Gidday all,

    If you are not aware, the Australian magazine ManSpace is making the jump to TV. (Given I write for the mag), I have been to many of the recordings of the show (aka Top Gear style)...
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    Only heard about the event today from someone...

    Only heard about the event today from someone else who read about it here (and saw the original photos, before they were taken down).

    Couldn't go because of previous commitments, so was hoping to...
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    Triton is back - can't remember exact depth of...

    Triton is back - can't remember exact depth of cut. Not the Chinese model either - the Taiwanese model is returning, and that is a bad boy. I've had one for over 10 years now. 2400W (at least when...
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    Free HEPA filter from Festool

    Anyone heard if Festool Australia are honouring the same deal as in the USA, where owners of CT26/36 are given a free HEPA filter if their machine did not come with one?

    US HEPA claim form
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    I've always been very envious of your table Fred....

    I've always been very envious of your table Fred. One day I will steal some of those concepts, especially the Incra template drawer - so cool.

    The simple rule of thumb as I see it with having an...
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    I must be getting dense in my old age, but I...

    I must be getting dense in my old age, but I don't understand what the issue with the Wonder Fence is? I never take mine off, and have a full range, and zeroing scales :?

    When I mounted the LS...
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    Hi Timberbits I really haven't looked into...

    Hi Timberbits

    I really haven't looked into alternative products at all, butI am definitely with you that it needs to be an aerosol and not a pump.

    I'd imagine there are many products on the...
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    Hi y'all, just to be clear, I wasn't implying...

    Hi y'all, just to be clear, I wasn't implying that Timberbits isn't getting the results, but that, as in my previous post

    Pen finishing on a shoe-string

    the chemistry doesn't support any...
  12. Thread: Tormek DBS22

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    Tormek DBS22

    I'm sure you are all pretty aware that there is a new Tormek jig out there for sharpening drill bits, and a few might also know that I currently, somehow, have the only one in the country (actual...
  13. Thread: Table Saw Blade

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    Look at the Flai blades, especially the U blade. ...

    Look at the Flai blades, especially the U blade. Haven't formally reviewed it yet, but it is exceptional to say the least.

    On a recent rip cut, I didn't bother sanding the result or anything -...
  14. Thread: A Eureka moment

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    I kept most of them at the full length, just the...

    I kept most of them at the full length, just the situations where they stuck out the sides (such as for the stops), I wanted it to look as neat as the original. Cutting them down was so...
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    Very nice work, and interpretation :) This...

    Very nice work, and interpretation :)

    This (from a later post) is the final result of the original design, painted by the child's Mum (although it is my daughter in the photo - it is her friend's...
  16. Thread: CT36 w Boom Arm

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    Increasing size and height of the shed - that'd...

    Increasing size and height of the shed - that'd be the best solution by far.... one day :(

    The bottom of the pole fits into the low-mounted tool holder, so simply clamping lower is only an option...
  17. Thread: CT36 w Boom Arm

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    CT36 w Boom Arm

    I've been rapidly growing my collection of Festool in recent times (systainers breed!) and one of my latest acquisitions has been the CT36 (and even more recently the Boom Arm)

    My brief questions...
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    Most likely it was just the popular/common Triton...

    Most likely it was just the popular/common Triton brand shipping container....

    http://www.atlaso.com/images/containers/4004-2TQ.jpg
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    It is a significant machine- a number of articles...

    It is a significant machine- a number of articles are on Stu's Shed already, with plenty more to come, especially as I start putting it through its paces

    ...
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    Ah - cool! Tried finding it the old way (through...

    Ah - cool! Tried finding it the old way (through the main forum directory aka Wood Forums front page!)

    And you know me - timber addict (no wait - I meant tool addict, but you need to use them on...
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    Interested as well- how will the price compare to...

    Interested as well- how will the price compare to Jet Australia? Granted they only make a short version available, and none of those cross-dogs, so getting access to the dogs and larger sizes is...
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    Sheesh - that lot sounds mighty unpleasant for...

    Sheesh - that lot sounds mighty unpleasant for sure. Cheap routers running big bits at 10,000 RPM is never a good combo, but I guess you've formed that opinion too!

    First thing - extracting the...
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    Scooter made one aways back from an aluminium...

    Scooter made one aways back from an aluminium ladder which I videoed at the end-of-year Forums BBQ at his place. I'd point you to the Forum video collection, but they seem to have vanished??

    In...
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    Sorry Jack - that is still the budget version. ...

    Sorry Jack - that is still the budget version. We were referring to the US Rockwell version, that will be sold under the "Worx Professional" brand in Oz. They will be around the $260 price point or...
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    They just keep sinking the boot in don't they. ...

    They just keep sinking the boot in don't they. Just when you thought it might have stabilised, another fundamental component of the original Triton armoury is given away. Oh, I'm sure Ryobi paid a...
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    Still waiting to see it in Oz, although it must...

    Still waiting to see it in Oz, although it must be very close (based on timelines I heard earlier in the year).

    I have not seen or heard anything about a Ryobi version of the Superjaws - are you...
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    Can't answer that question, but the "all...

    Can't answer that question, but the "all independently owned" sounds wrong - I was under the impression that Sydney was the only independent, the rest all come under the Brisbane (Head Office)...
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    The rumours are starting to come true........

    The rumours are starting to come true........
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    My opinion of the MOF001 is that it is ok as a...

    My opinion of the MOF001 is that it is ok as a table-mounted router, and ok handheld - nothing better than that. Even though it is smaller than the TRA, it is still rather top heavy for handheld...
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    That's the usual suspects. I assume the patents...

    That's the usual suspects.
    I assume the patents etc that were sold were the ones owned by GMC (which was 2 companies), and not the ones that Peter owned directly. Surprised about the router -...
  31. Thread: Toy Kitchen WIP

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    Called a Blowfly from T&T Design. Been featured...

    Called a Blowfly from T&T Design. Been featured on Stu's Shed:

    Video
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    I've heard nothing for as long. Has Global Power...

    I've heard nothing for as long. Has Global Power Brands (GMC2) simply abandoned Australia?

    No idea, but I'm getting to the point of wondering whether just to flick the last of my orange tools and...
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    Slight correction - it wasn't as a spiral bit...

    Slight correction - it wasn't as a spiral bit replacement (higher quality), but as acme was getting to - better chip formation. It will result in a rougher finish because it was designed to be used...
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    I found it here on eBay

    None of the promised Triton though - only a couple of cable locks
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    Global Power Brands is just GMC 2.0 isn't it? ...

    Global Power Brands is just GMC 2.0 isn't it? Same CEO (afaik), owns ex GMC assets (eg Triton)
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    If you are seriously considering it, heading down...

    If you are seriously considering it, heading down to Melbourne's Hands-On show in Feb might be the way to go. Plan it around one of Ideal Tools workshops and really get maximum...
  37. Thread: Toy Kitchen WIP

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    Toy Kitchen WIP

    Am in the middle of making a couple of toy kitchens for friends for Xmas.
    Full writeups on Stu's Shed, but here are some of the images.
    ...
  38. Thread: Domino on ebay

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    Just :stirthepot: :sorry: anyone who thought I...

    Just :stirthepot:

    :sorry: anyone who thought I seriously considered $601.01 was anything more than buying a lottery ticket - same odds for winning, and cost even less.

    Update: Woohoo- I...
  39. Thread: Domino on ebay

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    Of course not, but the statement was "The price...

    Of course not, but the statement was "The price is more than what most Festool dealers would charge for a secondhand unit." and that is when the price was $601.01.

    Surprised how many thought I...
  40. Thread: Domino on ebay

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    I'm currently winning it with a bid of $601.01 ...

    I'm currently winning it with a bid of $601.01 Are you seriously suggesting that I could get a secondhand unit, with a second systainer of dominos for that through a dealer? Really? Why doesn't so...
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    Hey no problem with that, and space is worth...

    Hey no problem with that, and space is worth gold, so I spend my hard earned space on a separate router table as a conscious decision.

    Um, yeah it isn't a cheap option. I wouldn't have bothered...
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    I've always preferred having the router table as...

    I've always preferred having the router table as a separate machine in the shop, despite the extra space required. The latest iteration (in about a week's time) will see the router being given...
  43. Thread: Domino on ebay

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    Anyone who wins it and it turns out it has the...

    Anyone who wins it and it turns out it has the Pin fence and would prefer the Tab fence - let me know and we can talk about an exchange (I have the newer Tab fence obviously).
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    What caused it? Recycled plastic used in the...

    What caused it? Recycled plastic used in the manufacture and no radius in the corners of the blades where it attaches to the fan body. I blew a number of these fans doing the same as you - light...
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    Do you mean something like this? ...

    Do you mean something like this?

    http://stusshed.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/routertable-2.jpg?w=266&h=400
    http://stusshed.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/routertable-3.jpg?w=400&h=266

    Didn't...
  46. Thread: CNC Shark

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    and yes - it looks to be the same as the one...

    and yes - it looks to be the same as the one Rockler are selling.
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    Yeah, I'm screwed! And no, don't know what next....

    Yeah, I'm screwed! And no, don't know what next. My Triton ROS has died (well the pad has, and spares are ???), so that might be one, but then I really enjoyed using the OF1400 at the alternate...
  48. Thread: CNC Shark

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    Yes they are (or will be), but they won't be on...

    Yes they are (or will be), but they won't be on their website for a while. If you are interested, contact Tony Forbes at the Brisbane Carbatec - he has the demo model and is the most up to speed...
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    Trapped at your desk, need to make sawdust?

    Featured this (with mini video) on Stu's Shed

    http://stusshed.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/deskplane-1.jpg?w=400&h=266

    Missing your shed?
  50. Thread: CNC Shark

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    CNC Shark

    In case you missed it, I made this video of the CNC Shark at the Melbourne Wood Show

    YouTube - CNCShark
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