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30th June 2010, 02:50 AM
Thread: Varnish Removal - How do you do it?
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A card scraper will cost you about the same...
A card scraper will cost you about the same amount as a few sheets of decent sand paper but save you hours.
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29th June 2010, 10:42 AM
Thread: GMC, Battery, drill
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When I priced doing it my self it worked out more...
When I priced doing it my self it worked out more expensive than buying an aftermarket battery.
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26th June 2010, 07:11 PM
Thread: metho 100% IMS where in Brisbane?
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got my 100%
I thought they sold antiques.
Nice guy who was very helpful with lots of goodies, hardware and finishing stuff. I will probably return a few times and empty my wallet. -
25th June 2010, 04:15 PM
Thread: metho 100% IMS where in Brisbane?
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Thanks
I drove past there today and never thought to look.
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25th June 2010, 01:33 PM
Thread: metho 100% IMS where in Brisbane?
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metho 100% IMS where in Brisbane?
I have looked and been to half a dozen stores and made just as many calls all without success.
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24th June 2010, 09:42 PM
Thread: Installing Windows 7
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Personally I would not bother unless you use a solid state drive.
Check you can get win 7 drivers for your printer and stuff.
Do a fresh install.
No point doing it unless you get the 64 bit version (only $10 -$20 more).
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19th June 2010, 06:46 PM
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I am sure the terrorists have other means of...
I am sure the terrorists have other means of communicating rather than relying on the internet.
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17th June 2010, 02:22 PM
Thread: help with pocket hole jig
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Welcome
I have not used the Carbatec jig, I have a kreg jig and it has a markers on the side to adjust for timber thickness.
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16th June 2010, 11:28 AM
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I just checked and the ones I have are metric. ...
I just checked and the ones I have are metric.
If you are still stuck then let me know because there is a friendly bolt guy up here where I go to get unusual nuts and bolts. -
16th June 2010, 11:22 AM
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What length are you after?
What length are you after?
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16th June 2010, 08:37 AM
Thread: Converting an old pine cupboard
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"Stage left" is what they call it in the...
"Stage left" is what they call it in the entertainment industry.
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15th June 2010, 10:31 AM
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make pallet (or crate) load pallet onto truck...
make pallet (or crate)
load pallet onto truck
load machine onto pallet on truck ( >35kg = 2 humans)
tie machine to pallet
thank driver
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14th June 2010, 06:16 PM
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Courier, Parcel Delivery & Shipping Services in...
Courier, Parcel Delivery & Shipping Services in Australia:Same Day Delivery
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13th June 2010, 06:52 PM
Thread: Help for Triton MK3
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If that is Mitchelton in Brisbane then I will...
If that is Mitchelton in Brisbane then I will give you a hand to set it up.
If you want help send me a PM or email with your phone number.
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12th June 2010, 09:32 PM
Thread: Is this dangerous?
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probably $17 which still makes it a cheap blade
probably $17 which still makes it a cheap blade
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12th June 2010, 08:45 PM
Thread: Is this dangerous?
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you will send your money on router bits, jigsaw...
you will send your money on router bits, jigsaw blades and a couple of other saw blades.
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12th June 2010, 07:49 PM
Thread: Is this dangerous?
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"She'll be right mate:2tsup:" others may say...
"She'll be right mate:2tsup:" others may say differently.
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5th June 2010, 12:14 PM
Thread: McJing Holdfasts - any one have them?
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About 4 minutes into this video (18 MB) will show...
About 4 minutes into this video (18 MB) will show you how to use holdfasts.
http://blip.tv/file/get/PWMagazine-HoltzapffelWorkbenchDesign704.flv
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4th June 2010, 09:03 PM
Thread: McJing Holdfasts - any one have them?
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$12 small $16 large I think the fancy ones...
$12 small
$16 large
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4th June 2010, 08:16 PM
Thread: McJing Holdfasts - any one have them?
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I have both sizes and they do the job. They are...
I have both sizes and they do the job. They are cast and ideally you want forged ones with a bit of spring. It normally takes a few more hits of the hammer than you see on the podcasts.
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2nd June 2010, 09:05 PM
Thread: Is this dangerous?
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The reverseing the blade trick was used in the...
The reverseing the blade trick was used in the olden days when blades did not have Tungsten Carbide Tips. You could reverse the blade, cut your metal and then when you put the blade back round the...
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2nd June 2010, 08:56 PM
Thread: Circular saw jig to cut narrow boards
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https://www.woodworkforums.com/attachment.php?attac...
https://www.woodworkforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=138309&stc=1&d=1275472582
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2nd June 2010, 08:43 PM
Thread: Is this dangerous?
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If it is a tungsten carbide tipped blade then...
If it is a tungsten carbide tipped blade then turning it around will just rip the teeth off.
Just a cheap high tooth count wood blade will do the job but an aluminum blade will do a better job. -
2nd June 2010, 08:01 PM
Thread: Circular saw jig to cut narrow boards
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as long as you are not having an off cut that can...
as long as you are not having an off cut that can get stuck between the blade and fence that will then shoot out at you.
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31st May 2010, 03:58 PM
Thread: cheap pocket hole screws ?????
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Thank you
look out hardware store here I come.
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31st May 2010, 03:52 PM
Thread: cheap pocket hole screws ?????
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The kreg inch long screws are #7's . What...
The kreg inch long screws are #7's .
What would you recommend for joining 16mm particle board or MDF?
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31st May 2010, 03:24 PM
Thread: cheap pocket hole screws ?????
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#8's or #6's ?
#8's or #6's ?
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31st May 2010, 02:05 PM
Thread: cheap pocket hole screws ?????
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cheap pocket hole screws ?????
Is there a cheap version of the kreg screws?
They are priced 5 times as much as an ordinary screw.
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26th May 2010, 03:40 PM
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Flip it over. Put large weight (tool box /...
Flip it over.
Put large weight (tool box / bricks / friend) on top to flatten hump.
Whilst the weight is flattening the hump glue and screw a brace or two underneath to prevent sag, once the... -
25th May 2010, 11:27 AM
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Fun show!
I got some toy books which I hope will help me empty a couple of scrap boxes, you can see in the photo that I have marked the pages with toys that look quick and easy.
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24th May 2010, 09:58 PM
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I would like to volunteer for next years show.
I would like to volunteer for next years show.
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11th May 2010, 08:50 PM
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I was thinking one computer to do demo's and one...
I was thinking one computer to do demo's and one with ispy running (no user input)
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11th May 2010, 02:58 PM
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Friday 11-12
Friday 11-12 and 2-3 if needed. I assume you would like 2 or 3 people on the stand all the time. Do you want a computer and internet for demonstrations?
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9th May 2010, 12:25 PM
Thread: Dust Extraction setup question
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The 2 inch port on the side probably has a hose...
The 2 inch port on the side probably has a hose going to the blade shroud. Take the hose off all together or remove it from the side connector and let it hang down near the 4 inch hole for you big...
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2nd May 2010, 06:49 AM
Thread: clearvue closes down
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clearvue closes down
Clear Vue Cyclones Home
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1st May 2010, 12:12 PM
Thread: air flow required for a DE
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They still throw dust out the top even with 2hp...
They still throw dust out the top even with 2hp sucking underneath. I use a cheap shop vac that switches on with the saw.
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1st May 2010, 06:29 AM
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eBay My World - cheaptoolsau...
eBay My World - cheaptoolsau
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24th April 2010, 06:47 PM
Thread: Under slab dust extraction
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Use 150mm pipe and think about getting a poker in...
Use 150mm pipe and think about getting a poker in when you use the table saw without turning on the dust extractor and the pipe fills up with shavings.
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18th April 2010, 04:01 PM
Thread: A new vice
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A new vice
I added a twin screw vice to the test bench this morning.
It is 610mm between the screws.
I have had the screws for a while and I finally got sick of long thin stock flexing when I planed.
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6th April 2010, 05:58 PM
Thread: a few workbench questions
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If you use mdf for the top then you can insert...
If you use mdf for the top then you can insert some hardwood for dog holes/hold downs. Just like bob has done in his bench....
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1st April 2010, 12:13 PM
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My router is mounted in a table so I have no need...
My router is mounted in a table so I have no need for the guide and stuff. It's all yours.
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28th March 2010, 10:39 PM
Thread: Melamine disaster
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I agree with TeaLady. Try the cheap and easy...
I agree with TeaLady.
Try the cheap and easy first.
Maybe gently score it at the top with a plastic scraper and give it a good soak and let the window cleaner work it's magic, then start peeling. -
1st March 2010, 12:03 AM
Thread: What are "Mineral Spirits"
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thanks
thanks
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28th February 2010, 09:56 PM
Thread: What are "Mineral Spirits"
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That has been a question on my mind for a while.
How is white spirits different from shellite? -
4th February 2010, 01:37 PM
Thread: New mouse not working with KVM switch
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There is about a 30-40% chance that every new...
There is about a 30-40% chance that every new motherboard has something that does not work properly. Yours is probably the USB connectors for the front USB. The manufacturers would call it...
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4th February 2010, 01:29 PM
Thread: New mouse not working with KVM switch
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Some KVMs don't like usb stuff or KVMs don't like...
Some KVMs don't like usb stuff or KVMs don't like some USB stuff.
If you have a couple of usb to ps2 adapters swap them around otherwise not much you can do except spend more money. -
4th February 2010, 10:21 AM
Thread: Half Blind Dovetail Jig - Help Please!
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Sand paper on the bottom of the finger board can...
Sand paper on the bottom of the finger board can help to keep the wood stationary.
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30th January 2010, 06:44 PM
Thread: thunderbird email problem
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Uninstall outlook. That will stop it. or In...
Uninstall outlook. That will stop it.
or
In the accounts settings of outlook you are looking for the box that says
"leave messages on server" untick it
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Just tell it not to check for... -
25th January 2010, 10:24 AM
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Ordinary vacuum hose just threads (anti...
Ordinary vacuum hose just threads (anti clockwise) into the plastic guard.
The switch has to be in the off position for the collet to go above the table.
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29th December 2009, 09:07 AM
Thread: How to cut plywood
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shopnotes 42 has an article. finewoodworking...
shopnotes 42 has an article.
finewoodworking has an article
Cutting Sheet Goods Down to Size - Fine Woodworking PDF Cover Page