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    Hi Kekemo, I use a company called Power Tools...

    Hi Kekemo,

    I use a company called Power Tools and Machinery Sales (PTMS) here in Perth. They sell the Festool products and other brands too. I buy all of my tools through them and don't even...
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    Great reply

    Hi Anthony,

    Thanks for the great reply...I know I didn't ask the question but I have a similar need also and your response was very informative. I am looking at the TS55 and like the thought of...
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    SHS dimensions

    Hi Mat,

    I used 30x30x3 SHS and 30x3 flat bar. I haven't noticed any flex in the bars with the small panels I have clamped so far. Possibly I would use larger RHS if I was to do it again. I will...
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    Good to hear

    Hi Art,

    Glad to hear I have been of some help. I am using these now to glue up some door panels and they seem to work pretty well. I haven't been able to take any pictures as my camera has...
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    Hi Keith, I have a Pasload lite line bradder...

    Hi Keith,

    I have a Pasload lite line bradder that handles up to 30mm brads. I find it great and easy to use. I use mine for attaching moulding, assembling jigs until the glue sets etc mainly in...
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    Face frames

    I recall speaking with a sales rep from Festool here in Perth told me how good the Domino was for building face frames, much better then any other system. I took this as normal sales jargon at the...
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    Hi m2c1Iw, No I will move the bolt on the...

    Hi m2c1Iw,

    No I will move the bolt on the rear lever to adjust them. Only one bolt so shoulden't be too much of a pain. There is almost 200mm travel on the thread also which will help with less...
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    Panel clamps (WIP)

    Hello all,

    Had some spare time today so decided to start making some panel clamps. I bought some SHS, flat bar, threaded rod and some hardware and played in the shed for a few hours this...
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    Finally finished our kitchen

    Hi all,

    Thought I would share some pictures of our recently completed kitchen renovation. Very happy with the finished product. While a little inconvenient for the family without a functional...
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    Hi Ron, I also have one of these and find it...

    Hi Ron,

    I also have one of these and find it a great little tool, I have had mine for a couple of years now. I also got the set of jet chisels and have cut a number of mortices in mainly Jarrah...
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    Larger blades last longer

    Hi guys,

    I like the jet gear, started out with a carbatec 6 inch jointer and wish I had bought the jet instead. More pricy but a much better product.

    Just a note on the wider machines (8inch...
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    Sled instead of a mitre track

    Hi Guys,

    I did not include a mitre track into the top of my router table because I wanted a totally flat and uninterupted surface. Could see myself getting things caught in there. I have cut many...
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    Hi John, Sthil also do an electric chainsaw,...

    Hi John,

    Sthil also do an electric chainsaw, I have never tried one but the brush cutters and blower vacs are great. I have these sthil producst and am very happy with them.

    Cheers,

    Buz.
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    Hi Numbat, I have mine in the corner away...

    Hi Numbat,

    I have mine in the corner away from my door. The theory is to circulate air around the room. Also creates a bit of cooling during the hotter days, Perth is a bit hot at the moment.
    ...
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    Hi Iron bark, I have a Tormek and use it to...

    Hi Iron bark,

    I have a Tormek and use it to sharpen my planer/thicknesser blades with. My blades are 350mm long and it doesn't take too long, I have never actually timed it but I get bored pretty...
  16. Thread: European hinges

    by buzsaw
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    Face frame cabinets with BLUM hinges

    Hi Silentc,

    I finished my kitchen cabinets last month and used BLUM full overlay hinges with a 20mm face frame on all of my cabinets with no problems. I mounted the hinges in the door with the...
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    Cutting melamine without tearout

    Hi all,

    I have just about finished building our new kitchen, coming together nicely...but I digress. I have found a Freud saw blade that cuts melamine and leaves an absolutely beautiful edge, no...
  18. Hi Sprog, Interesting link. Do you know if...

    Hi Sprog,

    Interesting link. Do you know if they available in Oz yet?

    Cheers,

    Buz.
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    Great saw

    Hi warmtone,

    I bought my supersaw over 2 years ago and is has been great. I have the sliding table and am very happy with it. Bought it with the smaller fence rails which were too short and ended...
  20. Nice new bandsaw

    Hey Mr Duck,

    Went out to have a look at these bandsaws this morning, very nice and they look solidly builts, and I thought my Jet was well built. They were both stacked up against a wall and I...
  21. For wood Perth

    Hi ya Duck,

    Don't know if they have a web site but I have been in their shop a few time before. I train twice a week at a building less then 100 meters from where they are. If you need me to go...
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    Hi Sinjin, I bought one of the Jet bench...

    Hi Sinjin,

    I bought one of the Jet bench models and find it great. I can't comment on the results with pine as I haven't cut any mortices in this wood yet. I have done a few in Jarrah and find it...
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    Jet 18 BS

    Hi maddog,

    I also have the Jet 18inch saw and couldn't be happier with it. I mainly saw recycled Jarrah with it using a 32mm blade. I have one from HB and another one from another supplier. Both...
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    Tips along the way

    Hi Greenie,

    Yep...read all the threads you can find on here about spraying, they were terrific help. Richard Woodheads is the one of the best threads, lots of great contributions from many...
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    Hi John, Sory to hear about the fall. Problem...

    Hi John,

    Sory to hear about the fall. Problem with getting older is we don't mend as quick :)

    I too am learning to use a CAD software and am now using turbocad. 2D is fine but the 3D is still...
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    Hey Redwood, I believe I captured the essence...

    Hey Redwood,

    I believe I captured the essence of the living room pretty well, reasonably good persective :)
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    New coffee table

    Hi all,

    I made this table for my brother as a Christmas present, he is collecting it this weekend so I took some photos before it moved on.

    Very happy with the finish, my spraying is getting...
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    The more you do the btter you get at it

    Hi all,

    Have been practicing my spraying of lacquer and after a fair amount of pain I can really see some improvement in the end result. This coffee table is the best finish yet, pretty happy...
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    Hi ya smed, I have the Metabo duo and think...

    Hi ya smed,

    I have the Metabo duo and think it is great. Have had mine for over two years now very happy. I don't notice any vibration or get sore in the hands, wrists or arms after some pretty...
  30. Thread: Chair Ideas?

    by buzsaw
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    The best seat in the house

    I have this book to and it is a great read.

    Buz.
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    Go on give in buy what you want...you still die...

    Go on give in buy what you want...you still die whether you have debt or not :D

    Buz.
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    Give spraying ago

    Hi Redback,

    I have sent you a PM also.

    I was trying to decide like you if spraying was a viable option. In the end I decided to learn how to spray lacquer, one of my better decisions. Once I...
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    Go with Harry's test...make sure you use the back...

    Go with Harry's test...make sure you use the back edge though :)

    Buz
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    Hi Ian, Nice table. Like the contrast of the...

    Hi Ian,

    Nice table. Like the contrast of the light and dark wood in the legs.

    Buz.
  35. Thread: Dining Table

    by buzsaw
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    Hi all, Thanks heaps for the kind words and...

    Hi all,

    Thanks heaps for the kind words and encouragement.

    Andy, I bought a morticer for the job as the legs were too big for my router morticing jig. Had a little left on my crcedit card so...
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    Hi Richard, Thanks for the feed back and earlier...

    Hi Richard, Thanks for the feed back and earlier assistance.

    Both the sealer and the top coat are wattyl acid cat, Acid Cat Sealer and Acid Cat Clear Topcot (30% gloss). I followed the...
  37. Thread: Dining Table

    by buzsaw
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    Dining Table

    Hello all,

    Managed to finish our new dining table earlier this afternoon. Has been a WIP for almost 4 weeks now and it is great to have it finally inside ready for use.

    The hardest part was...
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    It's all coming together now...spraying

    Hi all, Thanks again for your feed back and assistance, the advice was very welcome. I sanded the table back during the week and picked up the thinners on Friday afternoon. With some trepadation I...
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    Richard, Thanks for that...some excellent ideas...

    Richard, Thanks for that...some excellent ideas there which I will adopt. My shed is looking cleaner already :).

    Cliff, Yep got caught with that too. Had to crack the lid a little to let the air...
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    Hey wolfs, I am not sure but have used the...

    Hey wolfs,

    I am not sure but have used the same finish on two pieces I built so will watch and see what transpires here.

    Cheers,

    Buz
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    Harry/Robbo, Thanks for the info, I...

    Harry/,

    Thanks for the info, I understand what you are suggesting and will give that ago.

    Steve, thanks also for sharing your method. If I was decanting lots of product I would invest in...
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    Hi Bob and Richard, Thanks fellas this is the...

    Hi Bob and Richard,

    Thanks fellas this is the next step in my move towards a great spary on 2 pac finish. I have ordered the thinners and it should arrive today or tmorrow at the latest. Will let...
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    Hi Bob, As other have said wow. Please do...

    Hi Bob,

    As other have said wow. Please do keep the pictures coming as you do more.

    Cheers,

    Buz.
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    Spray finish...so many things to consider!

    OK, first off I wish to thank everyone for there help in other threads discussing spray finishes. I have read them all and learnt so much from the info within. The search tool is a wonderful thing....
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    Laminate both sides

    Hi Anthony, What I have read you will need to laminate both sides to ensure the surface remains flat and does not cup. The same principle applies to the edging to prevent moisture entering the...
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    Hi Anthony, I put a hard wood edge around the...

    Hi Anthony,

    I put a hard wood edge around the MDF and then covered both sides with laminate. Easy to clean and slippery. When the pieces are large I rub on a little parrafin wax to the laminate...
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    Hi Nathan, I looked hard at a Makita and...

    Hi Nathan,

    I looked hard at a Makita and Metabo barrel type jigsaws last year. Ended up with the Metabo but there wasn't much in it, the tradies I spoke with would buy either one. I like the lower...
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    Nice job, any special tricks to making it? Buz

    Nice job, any special tricks to making it?

    Buz
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    Hmmn, I don't think my fat fingers could pick it...

    Hmmn, I don't think my fat fingers could pick it up :(

    Good on him for still working though.

    Buz.
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    Its all good :) I have been using my Jet saw...

    Its all good :)

    I have been using my Jet saw since August and have been very pleased with what it can do. My skills have a little bit to go still.

    Cheers,

    Buz
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