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16th February 2013, 03:02 PM
Thread: Parallel Jaw Clamps
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I've thought that the Jet clamps were as good as...
I've thought that the Jet clamps were as good as Bessey clamps but they both look rough compared to my Bessey clamps.
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10th September 2012, 10:46 PM
Thread: Linbide New Zealand
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Sorry to hear about your bad experience with...
Sorry to hear about your bad experience with Linbide. They are generally a good bunch of guys to deal with, but If you dont want to deal with Linbide direct, you can deal with me.
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5th September 2012, 07:28 PM
Thread: Ryobi yellow tools
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NZ Ryobi powertools have been yellow for a while...
NZ Ryobi powertools have been yellow for a while now down here. What god awful person would think a fluorescent yellow colour for a powertool was a good idea, is beyond me.
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30th August 2012, 08:10 PM
Thread: Bar Stools WIP
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Yea, only taking about 1mm of going in reverse...
Yea, only taking about 1mm of going in reverse helps to avoid any messy situations of the cutter grabing the wood. but leaves a really nice rebate.
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30th August 2012, 07:56 PM
Thread: Sharpening chisels on the job
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I've been using an extra fine diamond sharpening...
I've been using an extra fine diamond sharpening plate and the veritas sharpening guide. The diamond sharpening plate stays flat and true and will never dish or wear out like a stone and the veritas...
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28th August 2012, 07:47 PM
Thread: Bar Stools WIP
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When I do rebates, I like to do a scoring pass...
When I do rebates, I like to do a scoring pass first. To do this only take off about 1mm and feed the timber in reverse (if your using a table mounted router). Then you can finish at full depth of...
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19th August 2012, 08:53 PM
Thread: 909, 600W Dowel Joiner
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I bought one of those a few years ago. They were...
I bought one of those a few years ago. They were on special because bunnings wanted them gone. Found out one side drilled slightly bigger holes than the other side, making the dowels sloppy in the...
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17th August 2012, 09:39 PM
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The CXS is a great little drill. We've sold heaps...
The CXS is a great little drill. We've sold heaps of them and guys love them for their light compact size. Theres not that many festool tools that are under $500, and combined with a 3yr warranty...
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5th July 2012, 06:40 PM
Thread: spindle moulder or router table?
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My best advice for you, would be to save your...
My best advice for you, would be to save your money and time in setting up some sort of moulding profile machining. Look for a company that can make custom/matching profiles on a foursider. I used to...
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14th June 2012, 04:49 PM
Thread: Pay-it-forward Hall Table
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Well done. That's a great looking design.
Well done. That's a great looking design.
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1st June 2012, 06:02 PM
Thread: Cutting holes for concealed hinges
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I've always used 18mm for doors, this solves the...
I've always used 18mm for doors, this solves the problem of the forstner going through the door. It's only a few dollars dearer.
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1st June 2012, 05:56 PM
Thread: cnc router or laser cutter
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Get it done on a CNC router. Mdf is wood and wood...
Get it done on a CNC router. Mdf is wood and wood burns, this is what the laser will do to mdf.
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30th May 2012, 06:33 PM
Thread: circular saw
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As a owner and user of the Festool TS55 plunge...
As a owner and user of the Festool TS55 plunge saw, I think it was worth every penny I payed for it. Yes it was a bit pricey, but at the end of the day it did an extremely good job for what it was...
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18th April 2012, 09:18 PM
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I doubt there would be much difference in the...
I doubt there would be much difference in the quality of the bandsaws. The carbatech one comes with a 5 year warranty compared the HnF's 2 years.
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18th April 2012, 09:05 PM
Thread: Thicknesser - problem with cut
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Try these settings at this site Thickness Planer...
Try these settings at this site Thickness Planer Setup
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18th April 2012, 08:56 PM
Thread: Festool Guide rail vs. Triton
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I coudnt work without my tablesaw and TS55, they...
I coudnt work without my tablesaw and TS55, they really do compliment each other as well as my spida arm saw. I use my tablesaw for ripping and resawing, my TS55 for breaking down sheets and sizing...
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I hope that pine you got off a building site isnt...
I hope that pine you got off a building site isnt treated.
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18th April 2012, 08:17 PM
Thread: Found this on Ebay
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Should be alright if your ripping timber with it...
Should be alright if your ripping timber with it and not cross cutting.
I bought a cheap bosch blade a while ago with 100 teeth for cross cutting. I was sorely disappointed. The cut was ripply,... -
12th April 2012, 08:13 PM
Thread: Mitre Saw Blade Advice Needed (Please)
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I dont think getting an 80T blade for a GMC drop...
I dont think getting an 80T blade for a GMC drop saw is gona make any difference. The quality of the cut is already limited by the quality of the dropsaw. If I was you just get a 40T fine cutting...
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2nd April 2012, 06:58 AM
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The quality of a blade is also important. Cheap...
The quality of a blade is also important. Cheap generic saw blades have a lower grade of tungsten carbide teeth and a lower grade of steel body. This results in the teeth not being as sharp and not...
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12th December 2011, 01:35 PM
Thread: Hand planes - why so dear ?
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Well look at it this way. You got the...
Well look at it this way. You got the Manufacturer, Importer/Wholesaler, Retailer trying to make a profit and on top of that you got tax and freight. So you can see how costs add up by the time the...
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12th December 2011, 01:28 PM
Thread: Perplexing perspex
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Try methylated spirits or mineral turpentine,...
Try methylated spirits or mineral turpentine, they should soften the glue, hopefully. Goodluck
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8th December 2011, 04:34 PM
Thread: Best Router
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I have my Triton setup in a router table and...
I have my Triton setup in a router table and thats where its stayed for years. Theres 3 things that i like about it.
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22nd September 2011, 01:10 PM
Thread: Freud Blades - Broken teeth - What to Do?
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Let the supplier of your blades know that all...
Let the supplier of your blades know that all your blades were damaged in transit and how much it would cost to repair. If they are a bunch of good guys they would sort it out with the shipping...
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22nd September 2011, 12:58 PM
Thread: [URGENT] What size timber for my major?
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From a manufacturing point of view, you would be...
From a manufacturing point of view, you would be saving yourself alot of time and money by choosing the wider board.
Work smarter, not harder.
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10th August 2011, 08:09 PM
Thread: Table saw blade storage
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I work at a tool and sharpening shop here in NZ....
I work at a tool and sharpening shop here in NZ. We sell top quality saw blades and this is what we recommend to our customers. All our stock blades are stored in their boxes vertically in their...
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9th August 2011, 04:48 PM
Thread: Table saw blade storage
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I'd recommend storing all sawblades vertically,...
I'd recommend storing all sawblades vertically, this helps prevent them loosing their tension, which can lead to the blade warping slightly.
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2nd August 2011, 05:08 PM
Thread: Coffee table in Rain Tree WIP
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That top is mesmerizing, beautiful work.
That top is mesmerizing, beautiful work.
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29th July 2011, 04:24 PM
Thread: What do you use to write on your timber
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crayon
crayon
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29th July 2011, 02:07 PM
Thread: Protool or Festool Vac?
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The CTL26/36 doesnt have the auto clean feature...
The CTL26/36 doesnt have the auto clean feature but the CTM26/36 does and should come with the new 36mm hose. Well in NZ anyway which should be the same over the ditch as we get our stock from there.
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29th July 2011, 01:52 PM
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James, can I ask what it is you will be making?...
James, can I ask what it is you will be making? ie. chairs/tables, cabinets from sheet goods, solid wood furniture.
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28th July 2011, 06:21 PM
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Whats your budget? If you can afford it, an...
Whats your budget? If you can afford it, an option would be to purchase the Module support bench saw 75 mm cutting depth.Not cheap once you include the TS75 and the CMS Stand, but will give you the...
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18th March 2011, 05:00 PM
Thread: Bed, Double: Elevated - Rimu
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Do you know where you got the timber from? It...
Do you know where you got the timber from? It looks more like Fijian Yaka than NZ Rimu. I work with NZ Rimu everyday and have tonnes of recycled Rimu in my sheds. Work has just started using Yaka...
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11th October 2010, 08:52 PM
Thread: Purchasing Table Saw (NZ) - Advice please!
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I'd recommend a solid heavy cast iron cabinet...
I'd recommend a solid heavy cast iron cabinet saw. Those contractors saws you listed are ok but you might regret the purchase down the road. Theres also nothing wrong with buying second hand. ...
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4th October 2010, 08:19 PM
Thread: What about Macrocarpa?
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I love the smell of Macrocarpa. Have worked with...
I love the smell of Macrocarpa. Have worked with it in the past, comes up real nice either stained or clear finished. Real easy to work with, similiar working properties to rimu but slightly softer...
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9th September 2010, 03:35 PM
Thread: What would you do?
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I'd be cautious with guys like that who want huge...
I'd be cautious with guys like that who want huge orders. How legit does the guy seem? He could take a few containers and pay for them and then take a few more and disappear in china leaving you...
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2nd September 2010, 05:27 PM
Thread: Robertson Screws
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I've been using square head robertson screws...
I've been using square head robertson screws since I started my woodworking career some 14 years ago. As of the last year or two I've found multi drive head screws are alot better to use with square...
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28th August 2010, 12:31 AM
Thread: Cutting Laminex to size
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Ive used these recently when out finishing a...
Ive used these recently when out finishing a bakery cabinet/bench. Worked great if you dont have any powertools handy.
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25th August 2010, 11:39 PM
Thread: Blue bench fast?
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Have you tried Highland Woodworking? Looks like...
Have you tried Highland Woodworking? Looks like you got the picture from there, its the same one anyway. Do you have to buy from within Aus?
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30th July 2010, 09:24 PM
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I'd recommend getting a HVLP (High Volume, Low...
I'd recommend getting a HVLP (High Volume, Low Pressure) type gravity gun.
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2nd July 2010, 04:49 PM
Thread: Protool drill problem?
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high rpm = low torque and low rpm = high torque....
high rpm = low torque and low rpm = high torque. I think thats right.
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2nd July 2010, 04:44 PM
Thread: "the leaf"
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Outstanding!! And I'm sure it looks 100 times...
Outstanding!! And I'm sure it looks 100 times better in real life.
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26th June 2010, 10:52 AM
Thread: Block plane question for all
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my ones bevel up. And you should avoid using...
my ones bevel up.
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16th June 2010, 04:46 PM
Thread: WIP - Rimu Lowboy
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Yeah the, the tapered metric set. 6, 8, and a...
Yeah the, the tapered metric set. 6, 8, and a 10mm sizes
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16th June 2010, 04:40 PM
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Thats a beautiful jewelry box. I'd have to try...
Thats a beautiful jewelry box. I'd have to try out marquetry one day when I have alot of spare time.
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15th June 2010, 10:22 PM
Thread: WIP - Rimu Lowboy
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Ahh now I see them. If you hadnt pointed them out...
Ahh now I see them. If you hadnt pointed them out I would have never known. I've ordered the veritas plug cutter set from lee valley, they should be arriving in the next couple of weeks. In the past...
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15th June 2010, 09:10 PM
Thread: WIP - Rimu Lowboy
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Thats some pretty clean recycled rimu. Wheres all...
Thats some pretty clean recycled rimu. Wheres all the nail holes?? All of the stuff I got has nail holes all over it. Great looking lowboy.
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15th June 2010, 09:07 PM
Thread: festool domino
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I used mine to make a frame for the floor of my...
I used mine to make a frame for the floor of my tin shed and a door frame for a wooden shed. I've also used to join 4x2 end to end. Any things possible with the domino.
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15th June 2010, 09:04 PM
Thread: Rimu box shaped urn
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Thanks for your compliments. I got alot of...
Thanks for your compliments. I got alot of inspiration and ideas from these forums.
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14th June 2010, 10:07 PM
Thread: Rimu box shaped urn
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Rimu box shaped urn
I made this box for a guy I buy my lpg gas bottle fills from. Its an urn for his daughters ashes. Timber was supplied by him, was some rimu flooring. Mitre keys are from some dark hardwood left overs...