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Hi gcbloke....
I think a dedicated downunder site would be a great boon! Especially a central online supplies site. I pretty much answered 'yes' to your questions.
I spend a lot of time searching...

thanks for the help and suggestions everyone.... and yes, I'd come to the conclusion that a thicknesser was going to be my next purchase... just won't tell the wife just yet, lol.

thanks phoenix and jm, i'll check them out. Sorry to hear about the alzheimers! lol.

Rip

Hi everyone, finally got the DeWalt from New Zealand, and after a bit of a false start, all OK, up and running.

My problem now is I don't know where to buy 'sheets' (is that the right term?) of...

Woohoo! we have success.. the mob in NZ, i-Tools, were great to deal with, and no probs delivering to Oz. Only problem now is I have to wait at least 3 weeks, since they're out of stock! aaaaargh,...

hi again... got the info for the sanding thing i mentioned.... called the Wasp Sander.... comes with several attachments and accessories.. seems good for small detaily work. web address:...

thanks for the help everyone. will pursue the NZ lead.
cheers, Ripper

hi red,
we've just had the woodworking show here in canberra.. i had the same issue as you.. what to sand bits of intarsia with.. at the show I found this new product that fits onto a drill press...

It's looking awesome! If nothing else, inspirational. Looking forward to seeing more, cheers, Rippy

Ive been after a DeWalt DW788 scroll saw for a while (can't really justify the expense of the Hegner one I want to my wife :C )
There's one on eBay from the States... not being particularly...