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19th December 2021, 12:47 PM
Thread: Kreg Bench top router table
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Thanks for getting back to me, much appreciated....
Thanks for getting back to me, much appreciated. Yes, I have to get the micro winder fixed, I have been meaning to for a while now and have contacted Triton for parts.
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19th December 2021, 08:52 AM
Thread: Kreg Bench top router table
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Hi all, would the TRA001 be too big and heavy for...
Hi all, would the TRA001 be too big and heavy for the kreg benchtop?
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17th February 2016, 08:30 PM
Thread: Some new ideas for 2016
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https://www.woodworkforums.com/avatars/christos?dat...
https://www.woodworkforums.com/avatars/christos?dateline=1198819271Christos
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16th February 2016, 09:21 PM
Thread: Some new ideas for 2016
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Thanks everyone for you kind words, I really...
Thanks everyone for you kind words, I really appreciate it! It makes those long days in the workshop worthwhile:)
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16th February 2016, 09:17 AM
Thread: VL240 differences to VL300
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Its actually in the manual I think that if there...
Its actually in the manual I think that if there is a problem with the controller you need to blow it out or clean it.
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16th February 2016, 07:50 AM
Thread: Some new ideas for 2016
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Some new ideas for 2016
Its been a while since the last post, but here are a few ideas i've come up with lately, experimenting mainly with form and textures. Hope you enjoy!
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9th October 2015, 08:11 PM
Thread: My Latest Creations
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artful bodger...
artful bodger thankyou, exactly what i'm going for :)
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8th October 2015, 08:48 PM
Thread: My Latest Creations
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turnerted...
turnerted Thanks, took a while to perfect the spinning ones : )
Christo Happy to share! Make sure you post pics, i'm interested to see what you come up with!
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8th October 2015, 10:10 AM
Thread: My Latest Creations
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My Latest Creations
Alright , been going a couple of years now so thought I'd contribute and post some pics of my efforts. Many thanks to those who have helped in my journey thus far. Man alive this is fun, it's taken...
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5th September 2014, 12:42 PM
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and if you use the belt in a vertical position...
and if you use the belt in a vertical position the switch is at the back of the machine! :doh:
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5th September 2014, 10:15 AM
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I purchased one of these approx 6 months ago....
I purchased one of these approx 6 months ago. Although it does the job ok I wish I had saved for a better one with a bigger disk and two proper cast tables instead of just one crappy aluminium one. ...
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16th August 2014, 09:51 AM
Thread: Needing some legs for a large timber desk
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That looks pretty sweet!
That looks pretty sweet!
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14th August 2014, 11:03 PM
Thread: Cutting Logs On My Bandsaw - Short Film
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Wow thats great fletty, hope you feel better soon!
Wow thats great fletty, hope you feel better soon!
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13th August 2014, 07:11 PM
Thread: Cutting Logs On My Bandsaw - Short Film
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Thanks, yup 4400 Second video now up with more...
Thanks, yup 4400
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7th August 2014, 01:49 PM
Thread: Cutting Logs On My Bandsaw - Short Film
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Yep next vid will be more informative, include a...
Yep next vid will be more informative, include a much closer look at the jigs and why I chose these two to build :cool:
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7th August 2014, 12:08 PM
Thread: Cutting Logs On My Bandsaw - Short Film
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Cutting Logs On My Bandsaw - Short Film
Had some spare time on the weekend and though i'd have a go at making a quick slowmo film using a couple of new jigs I constructed for my bandsaw recently, hope you enjoy :)
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19th July 2014, 09:25 PM
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I have the Triton and it works ok. I ended up...
I have the Triton and it works ok. I ended up making the mdf fence from one piece rather than two separate pieces as the two were misaligned slightly otherwise.
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28th June 2014, 01:12 PM
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Just picked up a couple of sets of the F clamps....
Just picked up a couple of sets of the F clamps. Looks like great quality for the price :2tsup:
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7th June 2014, 11:58 PM
Thread: 2014 ShopVac Advice
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I ended up getting this one...
I ended up getting this one https://www.masters.com.au/product/100304773/shop-vac-1800w-25l-wet-dry-vacuum-grey
I didnt realize when I bought it but it can blow as well, really really well!
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19th February 2014, 09:26 PM
Thread: Hammer/Felder 4400 update please
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Mine is few months old and has 2.5 on the machine...
Mine is few months old and has 2.5 on the machine and 3 on the motor.
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19th February 2014, 09:08 PM
Thread: Second hand Tough Lathe
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Cool thanks for the advise, will see how i go : )
Cool thanks for the advise, will see how i go : )
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18th February 2014, 08:04 PM
Thread: Second hand Tough Lathe
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Yep happy to get an older lathe, the Tough is too...
Yep happy to get an older lathe, the Tough is too much for me though at the moment, would be $700+ all up.
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18th February 2014, 02:18 PM
Thread: Second hand Tough Lathe
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There is a couple of these types of lathes around...
There is a couple of these types of lathes around at the moment as well.... my first instinct is to stay away....304495304496
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18th February 2014, 11:07 AM
Thread: Hammer/Felder 4400 update please
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Also perhaps be aware of the initial power draw...
Also perhaps be aware of the initial power draw of the 4400 (and other woodwork machines)
We measured it at 57A at startup and considering we only had a 60A fuse out front and also the fact that we... -
14th February 2014, 07:55 AM
Thread: Second hand Tough Lathe
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yep sorted that but still way too far apart
yep sorted that but still way too far apart
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13th February 2014, 04:49 PM
Thread: Second hand Tough Lathe
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Dunno about lathes but for example my table saw...
Dunno about lathes but for example my table saw doesn't seem to have any adjustment to align the blade and fence....... also has stripped threads..... grrrrr almost had enough of it.
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13th February 2014, 03:39 PM
Thread: Second hand Tough Lathe
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yeah thinkin its a bit much really. Have found...
yeah thinkin its a bit much really.
Have found that the old stuff like my tablesaw although big and tough can be a pain in the butt.
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13th February 2014, 01:12 PM
Thread: Second hand Tough Lathe
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Gave him a call and he firm on the price, he...
Gave him a call and he firm on the price, he couldn't understand why you would need cam locks?
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13th February 2014, 11:21 AM
Thread: Quality Bandsaw Recommendations
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Just a quick update, I ended up buying the n4400...
Just a quick update, I ended up buying the n4400 bandsaw, have had it for a couple of months now and its going great!
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13th February 2014, 10:35 AM
Thread: Second hand Tough Lathe
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Second hand Tough Lathe
Have been looking around for a decent lathe and found this one locally.. any opinions...... please ? :)
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/rankin-park/other-tools-diy/wood-lathe-tough/1038745916
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18th January 2014, 07:52 AM
Thread: Woodman 15" Planer
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Yep that looks like the go, replacement heads are...
Yep that looks like the go, replacement heads are less than half the price too, although not factoring in shipping..... interesting : )
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16th January 2014, 04:06 PM
Thread: Woodman 15" Planer
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Cool, let me know how you go! Why is the deluxe...
Cool, let me know how you go!
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16th January 2014, 11:39 AM
Thread: Woodman 15" Planer
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50% quieter does sound good doesn't it! Maybe...
50% quieter does sound good doesn't it!
Maybe the bits are cheaper directly imported, if so then its a different story :D Currently from carbatec would cost $600ish to repace.
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16th January 2014, 10:41 AM
Thread: Woodman 15" Planer
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That one looks good, I'm also looking for a...
That one looks good, I'm also looking for a thicknesser and have these two on the short list.
Carba-Tec® 15" Thicknesser : CARBA-TEC
SYDNEY TOOLS - Dewalt 1800W 13" Inch Planer Thicknesser -... -
4th November 2013, 08:30 PM
Thread: Quality Bandsaw Recommendations
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Great thanks for all that will check it all out...
Great thanks for all that will check it all out tonight and also give Gregory's a call as well.
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3rd November 2013, 08:28 PM
Thread: Quality Bandsaw Recommendations
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Quality Bandsaw Recommendations
My new woodworking career is going well so I'm after some recommendations for a good quality bandsaw that is accurate and will last.
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22nd September 2013, 09:33 PM
Thread: RYOBI 125W Scroll Saw (405mm) (RSW1240G)
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Picked up the ryobi last week and today was quite...
Picked up the ryobi last week and today was quite frustrated with the pinless blade system. Did you manage to find a solution?
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20th September 2013, 12:33 PM
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Damn was waiting for your review :) I have...
Damn was waiting for your review :)
I have decided to hold off for a bit as well and just use a router sled..... which I would have done by now if my triton router wasn't DOA :(( -
30th August 2013, 11:56 AM
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Interested to see your impression on the Masters...
Interested to see your impression on the Masters one. Also make sure replacement blades are cheap/available?
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23rd August 2013, 01:29 PM
Thread: my completed 2 and a half ton Army truck
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Thats very cool : )
Thats very cool : )
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21st August 2013, 09:24 PM
Thread: Second hand Jointer?
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Ahhh thanks Steve : ) Back to the old plan of...
Ahhh thanks Steve : )
Back to the old plan of Hafco P-200H and Carba-Tec CT-330X combo : ) -
21st August 2013, 12:48 PM
Thread: Second hand Jointer?
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Second hand Jointer?
Managed to find cheap quality timber so currently looking around for a Jointer & Thicknesser
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20th August 2013, 07:33 PM
Thread: Router Bit Suggestions
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Update - After looking and looking I ended up...
Update - After looking and looking I ended up giving in and just bought the CMT 13 piece set. Managed to get them for $250 delivered so about $20 each, if I don't use a few then no biggie.
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16th August 2013, 02:20 PM
Thread: Suitable wood for toy making?
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I just picked up some cheap DAR pine from...
I just picked up some cheap DAR pine from bunnings.
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3rd August 2013, 08:41 PM
Thread: New Workshop Setup
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Excellent all good info! My brother in law is...
Excellent all good info!
My brother in law is a sparky and a clever guy as well so should go smoothly.... hopefully. Will have no hesitation to jump on here if a problem arises :2tsup:
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3rd August 2013, 12:44 PM
Thread: New Workshop Setup
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Brilliant, looks like a great low maintenance...
Brilliant, looks like a great low maintenance solution. Will give them a call next week to arrange.
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3rd August 2013, 11:46 AM
Thread: New Workshop Setup
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Yes I was initially put off by the price but when...
Yes I was initially put off by the price but when put into perspective ie my tv cost $2500, my stereo $4000, my photography business equipment....... a lot!
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1st August 2013, 09:36 PM
Thread: New Workshop Setup
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Many thanks for the help and advice! I had a bit...
Many thanks for the help and advice!
I had a bit of a think about it and it will really put my mind to ease doing things the right way. My wife agrees : )
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1st August 2013, 04:42 PM
Thread: Router Bit Suggestions
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Great thanks for the advice! Have been around to...
Great thanks for the advice!
Have been around to most of the shops in Newcastle but no one seems to stock any of the reputable brands listed here.
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1st August 2013, 04:21 PM
Thread: New Workshop Setup
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New Workshop Setup
Have pretty much finished up on my old stressful job and have decided to setup my own new workshop/lifestyle : )
I already have a bunch of power tools and have also just been given an old Tekna...