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26th December 2015, 05:23 PM
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Carbatec RTS-1 router table insert? any thoughts?
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I have my mouse hovering over the buy button for this router table insert. has anyone used it before? It seems to be half the price of the Kreg one which is nice, but I can't seem to find... -
29th May 2015, 09:09 AM
Thread: Varnish over prefinished benchtop?
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Varnish over prefinished benchtop?
I picked up a couple Acacia benchtops from bunnings that have been hardwax oiled out of the plastic. I'm using them for some furniture and they will require a sand(biscuit joining them in wide strips...
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2nd March 2015, 09:59 AM
Thread: Are Metabo any good?
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Are Metabo any good?
I've been looking for a bandsaw that can be placed on my workbench for a while now. This one come up, the Metabo BAS260
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15th January 2015, 05:37 PM
Thread: a circular saw to cut hardwood?
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I'm in the north west suburbs. Bit of a hike for...
I'm in the north west suburbs. Bit of a hike for me :(
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15th January 2015, 10:29 AM
Thread: a circular saw to cut hardwood?
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a circular saw to cut hardwood?
I'm looking for a circular saw that can cut 26mm Tasmanian Oak. I bought a couple tas oak bench tops that I want to cut down to make some coffee tables and side tables. Bunnings did a "one off" for...
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22nd September 2014, 10:01 PM
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could i get the tool from bunnings? I've tried...
could i get the tool from bunnings? I've tried the spindle for a 9inch angle grinder, 6inch buffer, normal angle grinder. none of them seem to fit. thats for the help. stupid me was turning...
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22nd September 2014, 03:59 PM
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how to remove blade on GMC 800w drop saw?
I got this fair neglected drop saw from a friend and bought an irwin 60T blade for it. he tried removing the steel guard for whatever reason. because it looks unsafe having it there i will be...
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13th September 2014, 06:14 PM
Thread: Harvey HW110LGE-30
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Hi great review. I was wondering, what is the...
Hi great review. I was wondering, what is the distance from the tip of the blade to the front of the table is? my table saw is quite small and it makes using sleds very unsafe and awkward
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31st July 2014, 06:35 PM
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Thank you all! looks like I'll grab some Douglas...
Thank you all! looks like I'll grab some Douglas Fir. My girlfriend wants a new desk so if I could find some slabs of 1x6 that would be awesome. was planning on grabbing some iron plumbing pipe...
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31st July 2014, 01:35 AM
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Cheap softwood with a distinctive grain?
Hey so I would really like to make a new headboard for my bed and a few things around the house. I recently made a bend end chest using mostly brushbox. End result looked great but way too heavy and...
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27th July 2014, 03:01 PM
Thread: GMC saw multi purpose saw broken
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GMC saw multi purpose saw broken
Hey so I have a GMC saw that was sitting new in the box for a couple years. I have some old pallets and I started to cut off the nails. after the third nail the head broke off. Maybe because I was...
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31st May 2014, 05:01 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions! ended up using those...
Thanks for the suggestions! ended up using those green scouring pads from super cheap auto, a can of degreaser and some spray on lubricant that worked quite well. image album below
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30th May 2014, 03:43 PM
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Drill press cleaning and protection
Hey all. So i was given this GMC drill press from a friend. It has been unused for many years but operates great. I want to clean up all the surface rust and protect it from future corrosion. Any...
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26th May 2014, 05:24 PM
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***UPATE*** Thanks for the help. I've gotten...
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Thanks for the help. I've gotten everything squared up. turns out I can just get an app on my phone for a protractor. works quite well. Already made a mitre and cross-cut sled. Just... -
25th May 2014, 11:21 PM
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Thanks i'll definitely be investing in one of...
Thanks i'll definitely be investing in one of these!
Thanks I've just done that. set it at 0 from the little plastic window, my only issue is that because I had to bump it up 2-3 degrees to be... -
25th May 2014, 02:27 AM
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Table saw post setup head scratcher.
So i've decided to get my first table saw. the Ozito 1500W. Yeah I know you're shaking your head and about to say I wasted my money! I've been using hand tools for years now on small projects and...