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23rd March 2016, 10:05 PM
Thread: Dovetail Jig
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What is a set worth to cut, did you need to get a...
What is a set worth to cut, did you need to get a custom bit to cut?
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23rd March 2016, 08:05 PM
Thread: Dovetail Jig
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Hi all, i found a Leigh Superjig 24, it was a...
Hi all,
i found a Leigh Superjig 24, it was a hefty $400, secondhand from Gumtree. I'm trying 25mm thickness, the job I needed it for fell through, so will play around with it, build up a few test... -
23rd March 2016, 07:48 PM
Thread: Dovetail Jig
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Hi mate, these look fantastic. What size...
Hi mate,
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22nd March 2016, 06:15 PM
Thread: Yas Engineering Slabmaster
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Yas Engineering Slabmaster
Hi all,
Does anyone have Keith's mobile phone number? I'm trying the shop with no luck!
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13th February 2016, 10:58 AM
Thread: Dovetail Jig
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Dovetail Jig
Hi,
can anyone recommend a reasonably priced dovetail joiner? I have read up on a fair few, but they are so vast in $$.
I need to join 8" boards and would also like the capacity to do thick LARGE... -
28th November 2015, 04:57 PM
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The first pic is an epoxy resin to fill nail holes etc, the next 3 are the bottom of the table dressed to 120 grit. The last two pics is the thinner top.... -
27th November 2015, 08:14 PM
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I buy it as hardwood, but I don't know my timber....
I buy it as hardwood, but I don't know my timber. I will dress it tomorrow, so I will post it and maybe someone might know!
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26th November 2015, 09:58 PM
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100 year old rafters on the Slabmaster
Hi,
just thought I'd share my days work on the SlabMaster. I got this timber from the demolition yard. Apparently it is from a 100 year factory!
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28th October 2015, 05:38 PM
Thread: YAS SlabMaster Keith is a Champion!
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Was a special event
Was a special event
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27th October 2015, 07:49 PM
Thread: YAS SlabMaster Keith is a Champion!
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YAS SlabMaster Keith is a Champion!
Hey,
Just had Keith from YAS Engineering fly down from Queensland and service my new SlabMaster. I have shoe horned it in my garage and it is working a treat.
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20th September 2015, 09:52 PM
Thread: My new mill
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Cost of mill?
Hi mate,
what is on of those pony's worth. I would love one:wink: -
17th September 2015, 07:54 PM
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Must be a Perth thing
Hi BobL,
Must be a Perth thing, I'm originally from Perth too,I build everything in my head (more than once) and then just build it. As detailed as a rocking horse or simple tables, once I can think... -
12th September 2015, 02:17 PM
Thread: Well that was the easy part.
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Log on truck
I'm supprised the front end of the truck is not looking up to the sky like a rocket with that bad boy on it. Great picks and lovely looking timber, would love some slices. Envious of your operation...
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11th September 2015, 10:28 PM
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Couldn't find a Forum to post my thoughts
Is it wrong to always be thinking of your current and next projects? And I mean, work,gym, home, outing ect. Nothing on my mind but working on my projects, I think I'm a timber addict :C
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11th September 2015, 10:16 PM
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VEK Tools
I picked up a pair of the pincers (long handle) from VEK Tools ($59)They use them at the Recycling Timber yard. The long handle takes the pain out of pulling nails.
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11th September 2015, 09:46 PM
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Massive Thanks Men
Big Thanks for all the help!
I ended up picking up the Mustang blade from the boys at VEK tools in Artarmon (Sydney) with a reasonable discount. They had a few option and where very helpful. Quiet... -
8th September 2015, 11:01 PM
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235mm (91/4) saw blade for hardwood with nails
Hi,
Pretty new here, but have searched this topic and have not found anything. I called in to Carbatec Sydney to buy a blade for my saw that can handle nails in hardwood. They had nothing!
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17th August 2015, 09:37 PM
Thread: Milled my first log today
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Well done mate, I have a similar dream, with a...
Well done mate, I have a similar dream, with a few added mud bricks. Nice to hear how well the Lucas mill performed. Post some pics if pos.
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29th July 2015, 09:02 PM
Thread: WANTED YAS SlabMaster
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Hi Daniel, i have been talking to Keith (great...
Hi Daniel,
i have been talking to Keith (great bloke) from YAS and decided that it would be worth the investment, so I will be joining you as a owner of these fine machines. Hanging on delivery,... -
25th July 2015, 01:36 PM
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Surcare Sander v Festoon gear drive 8" sander
Hi,
Firstly, is anyone using the Surcare 5" (smaller model) sander. If in Sydney I would like to come and see it in action:U
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20th July 2015, 08:32 PM
Thread: Branding Iron WANTED
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Massive Thanks
Big Thanks for the help fella's.
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19th July 2015, 10:19 AM
Thread: WANTED Surcare
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WANTED Surcare
Hi all,
i might of been ambitious trying to pry a SlabMaster out of the hands of those who work in wood. (Still would jump at the chance, PM :D me)
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18th July 2015, 04:19 PM
Thread: WANTED YAS SlabMaster
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WANTED YAS SlabMaster
Hi all,
can anyone lead me in the direction of a YAS SlabMaster for sale (second hand) I'm starting out and can't support a new one. I am making industrial tables and are looking for a faster smooth... -
18th July 2015, 04:13 PM
Thread: Branding Iron WANTED
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Branding Iron WANTED
Hi All,
Can anyone assist with a branding iron for a business name and figure for timber. Starting my own business. Any advise appriciated.
thanks Mark