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5th December 2014, 03:07 PM
Thread: Graeme Herbert Thompson
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Graeme Herbert Thompson
This is Jeanette Thompson, Graeme's wife.
I wanted to let you know that Graeme passed away this morning after a long battle with cancer. He was at peace and in no pain.
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3rd August 2014, 03:44 PM
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Beware of the noise factor!
These small portable saws have brush type motors which are fine for site work when there is no-one else around but are VERY noisy and you will be quickly told off by the neighbours. A contractors...
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25th June 2014, 11:45 PM
Thread: Trailer parking at Sydney show
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Last year, I took my trailer to pick up my new...
Last year, I took my trailer to pick up my new Laguna Fusion table saw. I stopped before the gate where there were 2 blokes trying to look busy. They contacted the control room and sent me to a...
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25th June 2014, 11:28 PM
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Plus 1 for Laguna
I purchased my Laguna Fusion at last year's wood show. I would rate it at 8/10 but for the uses I put it to, it's 9/10.
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20th February 2014, 12:13 PM
Thread: NEW Laguna Fusion 10" Table Saw 36"
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EDIT I'm unlikely to require ripping over 600mm...
EDIT I'm unlikely to require ripping over 600mm = 2 feet. I still have brain fades when it comes to metric/imperial conversion!
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18th February 2014, 11:20 PM
Thread: NEW Laguna Fusion 10" Table Saw 36"
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Further thoughts
Now that I've had a chance to use the saw, a few thoughts on its use. Firstly, the original blade was blunt, but seems to be holding its bite after sharpening. The fitted wheels will allow you to...
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22nd October 2013, 09:57 PM
Thread: Where to get table saw blades?
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Henry Brothers
Henry Brothers in Old Hawkesbury Road, Vineyard. Their advice is professional, their own blades (circular and bandsaw) are excellent quality and very reasonably priced. They have a reliable...
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6th October 2013, 08:33 PM
Thread: Jet JPS 10" or Laguna Fusion table saw
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I collected my Laguna at the Sydney TWWWShow. It...
I collected my Laguna at the Sydney TWWWShow. It took me a little while to get around to assembling, due to an unrelated health scare.
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29th July 2013, 03:32 PM
Thread: NEW Laguna Fusion 10" Table Saw 36"
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I paid the old price as I had ordered before the...
I paid the old price as I had ordered before the price rise. No freight as I picked it up from the show and was prepared to wait for the show.
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28th July 2013, 10:43 PM
Thread: Wood show - show us your score
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I did my dash with a Laguna Fusion 10" table saw....
I did my dash with a Laguna Fusion 10" table saw. Full marks to Gregory Machinery for their service and for bringing an extra one to Sydney for me. I did my usual prowl around and also bought a...
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28th July 2013, 10:32 PM
Thread: NEW Laguna Fusion 10" Table Saw 36"
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I picked up my new Fusion 10" at the wood show on...
I picked up my new Fusion 10" at the wood show on Friday and finally got it out of the crate today. Full marks to Laguna for the crating, just unscrewing a few screws around the base and the whole...
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5th July 2013, 08:40 AM
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Laguna Fusion 10" Saw - anyone in Sydney have one?
After the wrap that Billyboydes gave it, and looking at the specs, this is a serious contender for my needs. However, before parting with the hardearned, I would like to clap eyes on one, in the...
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4th June 2013, 10:40 PM
Thread: Sydney wood working show
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I don't know whether Carbatec will let you turn...
I don't know whether Carbatec will let you turn the tools on. They certainly won't allow it at their showrooms!
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4th June 2013, 10:33 PM
Thread: Crosscut blade recommendations.
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Just bought a new 10" blade from Henry Bros.,...
Just bought a new 10" blade from Henry Bros., made in Germany, about $80. Goes through 50mm NG Rosewood like a hot knife through warm butter!
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4th June 2013, 10:28 PM
Thread: Ryobi ETS-1526 Table saw frustrations.
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I have several Ryobi power tools, bought over 40...
I have several Ryobi power tools, bought over 40 years ago when they were Towa/Ryobi, which have given excellent, trouble-free service. The 8" saw is showing signs of needing new bearings recently,...
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3rd June 2013, 09:49 PM
Thread: Joiners mallet
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Just the impetus I needed to do the same. A good...
Just the impetus I needed to do the same. A good looking job!
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2nd June 2013, 09:56 PM
Thread: First time clock case seeking suggestions
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Probably a bit late, but what about two rare...
Probably a bit late, but what about two rare earth magnets buried in the door frame and the case, with thin plugs glued over the top?
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2nd June 2013, 09:46 PM
Thread: Crosscut blade recommendations.
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Try Henry Brothers Saws, 541 Old Hawkesbury Road,...
Try Henry Brothers Saws, 541 Old Hawkesbury Road, Vineyard. 02 9627 5486. I've used them for years and always trust their judgement. They make and stock all types of blades for all brands of saw.
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27th May 2013, 09:59 AM
Thread: Pressing Matters
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My drillpress is an old Hamilco, but they were...
My drillpress is an old Hamilco, but they were all much the same 20 years ago, all out of the same factory!.
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26th May 2013, 11:41 PM
Thread: Updating vacuum pump source info + bags
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Thanks for the new information KJ. The link...
Thanks for the new information KJ. The link doesn't seem to work, but I'll track it down.
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26th May 2013, 11:19 PM
Thread: Pressing Matters
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Oops, the pics didn't upload - try...
Oops, the pics didn't upload - try again.269702269701
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26th May 2013, 11:09 PM
Thread: Pressing Matters
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Looks a good idea, Ray. I use an Ezy-lift,...
Looks a good idea, Ray. I use an Ezy-lift, counterbalanced system, so the winder has been removed.
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22nd May 2013, 10:41 PM
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That's why he rose to the occasion
That's why he rose to the occasion
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7th May 2013, 09:47 PM
Thread: Drill Press Rise and Fall
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Another vote for the Easyriser!
Another vote for the Easyriser!
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7th May 2013, 09:43 PM
Thread: Next best to Festool
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Not my quote but:........ My greatest nightmare...
Not my quote but:........
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1st May 2013, 09:13 PM
Thread: Jet JPS 10TS table extension
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Why not? Cast iron is quite drillable and can be...
Why not? Cast iron is quite drillable and can be easily tapped.
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1st May 2013, 09:08 PM
Thread: portable table saw, any opinions?
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Hugh, I've been watching this thread with...
Hugh,
I've been watching this thread with interest, hoping for a blaze of insight, as I'm in the same position, "lack of space". I originally had a 10" H&F contractors saw, tricked out with... -
17th April 2013, 07:20 PM
Thread: Phoenix floated
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Great mast!!!
Great mast!!!
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12th April 2013, 03:41 PM
Thread: Durden Junior
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My Dad bought a Junior Joiner in the 1950s, used...
My Dad bought a Junior Joiner in the 1950s, used it until he died. It was moved around the family as required, I had it for some years as my only power tool apart from a drill. It's now in my son's...
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10th April 2013, 03:22 PM
Thread: Suitable sound deadening material
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We had to soundproof a room at work and called in...
We had to soundproof a room at work and called in the "experts". Without adding huge amounts of insulation, the most effective method involved the use of MASS in the form of lead sheeting, about 3mm...
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9th March 2013, 09:55 PM
Thread: Retirement villages
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I've recently moved into a retirement village for...
I've recently moved into a retirement village for a number of reasons - health, advancing age, security, the assurance of ongoing care when it becomes needed.
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9th March 2013, 09:29 PM
Thread: Frustrated by potential customer
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A friend of mine worked for "Ding Dong A..n...
A friend of mine worked for "Ding Dong A..n Calling". When they had ends of lines, they would be marked UP by 25% or more. Always cleared out in record time!
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7th March 2013, 08:39 PM
Thread: Am I wasting my time with a dowel jig?
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Michael, I used an earlier model years ago...
Michael,
I used an earlier model years ago before I got my Ozijig, with reasonable success. You're right in that it probably needs quite a bit of familiarisation before expecting super accuracy, but... -
20th February 2013, 04:21 PM
Thread: Rusty Cast Iron Table Saw
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If it's only surface rust, a fine wet & dry...
If it's only surface rust, a fine wet & dry abrasive paper, say 240 or 320 on a flat sanding block, lubricated with kero or WD40 will do the trick.
Wipe it dry and apply wax, and polish it out. That... -
19th February 2013, 09:26 PM
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Yes, anyone north of Bega only got to see Jupiter...
Yes, anyone north of Bega only got to see Jupiter skid across the edge of the moon. I had my scope set up (in Sydney), tracked them for a couple of hours, and just as they were about to kiss, the...
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11th February 2013, 07:34 PM
Thread: Veneering with a Vacuum bag
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Thanks Alex, Pete & Pete. All the information I...
Thanks Alex, Pete & Pete. All the information I can get helps to avoid disaster.
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7th February 2013, 10:09 AM
Thread: Veneering with a Vacuum bag
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Veneering with a Vacuum bag
I am about to venture where I've not gone before.
I want to veneer a harp soundboard with something like Silver Ash. The board face surface is flat, while the reverse has a (very gentle) compound... -
13th January 2013, 04:46 PM
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If it's the one I'm thinking of, it's a pretty...
If it's the one I'm thinking of, it's a pretty poor option. The tables are pressed steel, the frame is open contractor style and the fence is somewhat primitive.
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17th December 2012, 10:18 PM
Thread: Zinken MIA6
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The nut will nearly always unscrew in the same...
The nut will nearly always unscrew in the same direction as the blade rotates. Using a ring spanner will preserve the corners of the nut, an open ended spanner will round off the nut when you belt it...
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17th December 2012, 10:00 PM
Thread: Need the right name for a gizmo.
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Like he said! ...
Like he said!
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16th December 2012, 10:11 PM
Thread: Help pricing a Vaucluse Senior
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Thirty years seems a bit optimistic for a VS, I...
Thirty years seems a bit optimistic for a VS, I haven't seen one on the water since the early '60s. Does it have Dacron sails? Is it varnished or painted plywood? Is the mast timber or alloy? Is the...
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14th December 2012, 11:13 PM
Thread: Zinken MIA6
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If there is any thread showing past the retaining...
If there is any thread showing past the retaining nut, you should be able to see which way the thread starts.
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30th October 2012, 10:44 PM
Thread: Ozzie Multi Jig
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I would second the original enthusiastic comments...
I would second the original enthusiastic comments on the ozijig. I've had and used one for many years and have never felt the need to replace it with anything newer. A brief excursion with a biscuit...
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13th October 2012, 09:53 PM
Thread: It''s Finally Happening RETIREMENT
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I wondered the same thing, but booked them...
I wondered the same thing, but booked them anyway. I asked the bloke who quoted if I needed to dismantle my 9X20 metal lathe, which weighed about 150kg. His reply was "no worries". On the day of the...
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29th September 2012, 10:48 PM
Thread: Building the garage wil have to wait now
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That reminded me of an incident about 40 years...
That reminded me of an incident about 40 years ago. A mate of mine wanted to build a steel framed, colorbond garage and bought a kit from Bakers in Blacktown. His trailer had a flat tyre on the...
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No shed
As some may realise, I've had to do a lot of downsizing recently as SWMBO and I have moved to an "over 55s community". But our new villa is yet to be built and we find ourselves in an apartment with...
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Do yourselves a favour and get your eyes tested...
Do yourselves a favour and get your eyes tested before you go with the "off the shelf" specs. You may have one eye different to the other whereas readymades are the same on each side. You may have...
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6th August 2012, 10:50 AM
Thread: which smoke alarm/detector
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The backup batteries have their own alarm on the...
The backup batteries have their own alarm on the main board. We've never had to touch them.
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5th August 2012, 11:26 PM
Thread: HEADS UP - Free Boat Bits
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HEADS UP - Free Boat Bits
Check the Free section of the Market Place Forum for my latest (sob) giveaway!
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4th August 2012, 09:41 AM
Thread: which smoke alarm/detector
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Yes, you're missing something. The alarms work at...
Yes, you're missing something. The alarms work at all times. This is painfully obvious when I burn the toast! Also, BOTH alarms sound, not just the one near the smoke.