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31st January 2012, 08:54 PM
Thread: Tracking Drum Sander Conveyer Belt
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Tracking Drum Sander Conveyer Belt
I have just installed a new conveyer belt on my Performax drum sander and it tracks quickly to the right. I have followed the manual advice and tightened the adjusting nuts on that side but to no...
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13th March 2011, 11:27 PM
Thread: Teak finishing and gluing
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Teak finishing and gluing
What is the best method of preparing teak for a lacquer finish and cleaning before using epoxy glue?
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6th February 2011, 11:25 PM
Thread: Woodslicer bandsaw blades
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Woodslicer bandsaw blades
Has anyone tried woodslicer bandsaw blades from Highland Woodworking in the US? I currently use bi-metal blades from Henry Brothers but these woodslicers get good press but I havn't seen much about...
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23rd October 2010, 11:41 PM
Thread: Hot Shed- summers coming
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Banjoping, you seem to be well informed about...
Banjoping, you seem to be well informed about this topic so here is another question. How do you insulate a metal roller door. I was thinking of using the "bubble wrap" solution since it can be glued...
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22nd October 2010, 11:31 PM
Thread: Best shop vac for random orbital sander
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Thanks for the advice all. I think the Festool...
Thanks for the advice all. I think the Festool looks good. Maybe if SWMBO aggrees to the purchase it will help with future Festool purchases on the grounds that I already have the matching vacuum!
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17th October 2010, 05:44 PM
Thread: Best shop vac for random orbital sander
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Best shop vac for random orbital sander
I am looking for a shop vacuum to link to my random orbital sander but very few manufactureres give the level of filtering. There is a wide range from $85 for a Ryobi up to $1300 for a Metabo for...
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20th July 2010, 11:37 PM
Thread: Hammer N4400 Purchase ?? Table size
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Hammer N4400 Purchase ?? Table size
I am considering buying a Hammer N4400 bandsaw and all the posts seem positive and my own inspection of one confirms this. But the table seems small, particularly the distance from the edge of the...
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1st June 2008, 01:47 PM
Thread: Straightening a bowed board
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Straightening a bowed board
I have just ripped a Sheoak board in two (45mm to 20 mm) and one of the boards has a bow in it, about 10 mm over a metre. I can force it flat with hand pressure but would like to straighten it...
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13th February 2008, 11:43 AM
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Veritas 5-1/4 Bench Plane Vs Low-Angle Jack Plane
I have searched the forum but can't quite find the answere to the following, although there is lots of relevent information.
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26th January 2008, 01:24 PM
Thread: Filling holes with clear epoxy resin
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Thanks for the advice. If you sand to say 320 and...
Thanks for the advice. If you sand to say 320 and add poly can you get the effect of seeing down into the hole?
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26th January 2008, 12:25 AM
Thread: Filling holes with clear epoxy resin
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Filling holes with clear epoxy resin
I am making a coffee table with jarrah which has a large number of splits and holes made by gum veins (or whatever these natural holes are called). They will be a feature of the surface and I want to...
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3rd January 2008, 06:47 PM
Thread: Ponderings - Determining sharpness
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My method for saving the hairs on my arms is to...
My method for saving the hairs on my arms is to hold the sharpened edge against the side of a piece of paper and push. The really sharp blade slices effortlessly through the paper while the not so...
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29th December 2007, 12:03 PM
Thread: Dealing with surface cracks
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Jarrah and bookcases.
Jarrah and bookcases.
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29th December 2007, 02:00 AM
Thread: Dealing with surface cracks
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Dealing with surface cracks
I have some timber which is otherwise good but has lots of "surface" cracks which are very fine, say .25 of a mm wide, and up to 150 mm long, but which can be quite deep, say 5-10 mm. Any suggestions...
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12th December 2007, 12:06 AM
Thread: What is in Cabots Danish Oil
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Thanks Cliff but the site does not really clarify...
Thanks Cliff but the site does not really clarify my question although I might guess that there is really no "oil" involved and that it is a thined polyurethane which can be wiped on. Anyone else...
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11th December 2007, 06:04 PM
Thread: What is in Cabots Danish Oil
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What is in Cabots Danish Oil
I have been reading a book on finishing by Bob Flexner with an interesting chapter on Oil Finishes in which he distinguishes between oil/varnish mixes, and thinned varnish among other categories....
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18th November 2007, 01:22 AM
Thread: Jet 10" Supersaw - Boo!
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If you look at a JETcatalogue you will see a...
If you look at a JETcatalogue you will see a massive range of machines and accessories and hundreds of retailers listed in the US plus help lines etc. So if you lived in the US you would not have a...
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7th November 2007, 05:13 PM
Thread: Which R value for insulation?
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Which R value for insulation?
I want to insulate my galvanised iron workshop, is R 3.0 good enough or do I need higher rating bats for it to be effective
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5th January 2007, 12:25 AM
Thread: Fire extinguishers
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Fire extinguishers
I was looking in Bunnies for a fire extinguisher but am a bit confused by the various categories and descriptions which seem to overlap. My shed, like all sheds, has wood dust, wood, flamable liquids...
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5th January 2007, 12:20 AM
Thread: Jet 14" Deluxe price
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Good price and the advice about the bimetal blade...
Good price and the advice about the bimetal blade is very good too. It makes a lot of difference, as do ceramic blade guides from Northwood tools. Fit them flush up to the blade but back a couple of...
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3rd January 2007, 12:53 AM
Thread: Manual for TSC-10HB
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Manual for TSC-10HB
Does anyone know of a manual for the machine from which the TSC-10HB was cloned that can be downloaded from the net?Thanks
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18th December 2006, 01:07 PM
Thread: Buying a computer monitor
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Buying a computer monitor
Any advice on buying a computer monitor would be appreciated. Brands, response times and resolution etc Thanks
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2nd December 2006, 11:28 PM
Thread: Where is my FWW magazine?
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No 186 or Tools and Shops
Still no 186 or Tools and Shops
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1st December 2006, 12:11 AM
Thread: How tight should dowels be?
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How tight should dowels be?
Should dowels be so tight that they need hammering into their holes or is firm hand pressure enough?
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9th September 2006, 04:04 PM
Thread: Where to buy Anton Gerner hinges
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I have emailed Anton Gerner but no reply either...
I have emailed Anton Gerner but no reply either so I was wondering if anyone knows of an alternative source?
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8th September 2006, 11:52 AM
Thread: Where to buy Anton Gerner hinges
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Where to buy Anton Gerner hinges
I have used Anton Gerner hinges in the past and find them to be good quality, albeit a little expensive. I have recently tried to buy some from Patricks and Kent who seem to be the distributers but...
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15th May 2006, 12:26 AM
Thread: Metabo Duo problems
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I have experienced a similar problem with my Duo...
I have experienced a similar problem with my Duo (I posted it but the post was "moderated", I am not sure why because it contained no foul language and was a factual account of my experience with an...
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22nd April 2006, 06:57 PM
Thread: TSC-10HB versus Jet Supersaw
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The Supersaw is $2,300 with a sliding table, and...
The Supersaw is $2,300 with a sliding table, and the TSC-10 is $1,875 ish with a good aftermarket mitre guage.
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22nd April 2006, 02:37 PM
Thread: TSC-10HB versus Jet Supersaw
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TSC-10HB versus Jet Supersaw
I would appreciate comments on my problem in choosing between a Carbatech 10 inch saw, the TSC-10HB and the Jet Supersaw, also 10 inch, with a sliding table added. I will buy an after-market mitre...
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17th February 2006, 11:49 AM
Thread: Rust removal
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Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
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17th February 2006, 12:51 AM
Thread: Rust removal
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Rust removal
After reading an earlier thread on rust removal this week I have tried a solution of citric acid which works well, particularly for small pieces. Next I want to try electolysis but am not sure what...
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9th December 2005, 12:51 AM
Thread: Veritas MK2 guide?
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This is a good question. If LV are so good how...
This is a good question. If LV are so good how come the new guide is not supplied to shops in Australia. After all the MK 1 was readily available.
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9th December 2005, 12:37 AM
Thread: Orbital Sanders
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I have a Metabo Duo and can confirm that it is a...
I have a Metabo Duo and can confirm that it is a solid workhorse. However, I had a problem with the push button which changes the rotation from 5 to 3 mil. It began to intermittently jam in the "in"...
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16th November 2005, 11:23 PM
Thread: Organol Hard Burnishing Oil on Jarrah burl
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Thanks for the infomation guys. I will try dry...
Thanks for the infomation guys. I will try dry sanding with 2000 grit as suggested by PAH1.
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16th November 2005, 12:04 AM
Thread: Organol Hard Burnishing Oil on Jarrah burl
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Organol Hard Burnishing Oil on Jarrah burl
I recently finished a piece of Jarrah burl with Organol Hard Burninshig Oil. I followed the instrucitons carfully and finished off by burnishing with a lambswool cloth to produce a nice sheen finish....
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27th October 2005, 12:33 PM
Thread: Sled building
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This looks great. I also have been using a BT3000...
This looks great. I also have been using a BT3000 for a number of years and think it is time for an upgrade but have a very small workshop, hence the BT 3000. What Table Saw did you buy and does it...
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25th August 2005, 12:56 PM
Thread: Using wet and dry paper (a Q for Neil)
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Using wet and dry paper (a Q for Neil)
I have recently been using wet and dry paper with soapy water to sand a polyurethane finish (yes I know I shouldn't use polyurethane but it suits the purpose, just this once). I have been following...
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5th January 2005, 12:23 AM
Thread: Ryoba not Ryobi
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Ryoba not Ryobi
Yesterday I posted this question. Earlier this year I bought my first Japanese saw, a fine crosscut saw, and was very impressed. So out of the festive season came a second aquisition, a general...
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3rd January 2005, 11:55 PM
Thread: How to rip with a ryoba saw?
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How to rip with a ryoba saw?
Earlier this year I bought my first Japanese saw, a fine crosscut saw, and was very impressed. So out of the festive season came a second aquisition, a general purpose ryoba saw with a dual purpose...
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1st January 2005, 03:14 PM
Thread: acoustic treatment tiles
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Thanks Soundman, I get the idea.
Thanks Soundman, I get the idea.
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31st December 2004, 12:37 AM
Thread: suggestions for oregon beams
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A couple of coats of shellac sanded back to 240...
A couple of coats of shellac sanded back to 240 grit for the first coat and then 0000 steel wool for the second one, followed by wax polish produces a lovely honey colour. The extent to which you...
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31st December 2004, 12:19 AM
Thread: acoustic treatment tiles
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Soundman,What size of absorbtion material have...
Soundman,What size of absorbtion material have you found sufficient for inside the workshop? Your comments certainly make sense.
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20th December 2004, 12:35 AM
Thread: Qs for Neil and Others
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Qs for Neil and Others
I am about to try some ubeaut Hard Shellac. What do you think of it? Does it need extra time between coats compared with normal shellac and if so how long. And what is the magic that makes it a...
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18th December 2004, 12:41 AM
Thread: I am being sued by Gunns
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Count on my support
Even if I am mistaken, and Gunns are not actually destroying forrests etc, I support you. To use corporate wealth to supress public discussion is reprehensible. If Gunns think that their business is...
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24th November 2004, 07:14 PM
Thread: Is this a useful timber for woodwork?
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Thanks for the advice folks. Looks like we have...
Thanks for the advice folks. Looks like we have some timber. Regards Wolfs
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22nd November 2004, 01:50 PM
Thread: Measure Me Up
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I have just the 1200 and a 6000 which work very...
I have just the 1200 and a 6000 which work very well, did the addition of the 4000 make a noticable difference?
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22nd November 2004, 01:40 PM
Thread: Is this a useful timber for woodwork?
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Is this a useful timber for woodwork?
A friend of mine is about to fell a small tree in his garden to make way for house renervations. We know its latin name "Callistemon viminalis" but not its common name. Does anyone know the common...
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25th February 2004, 07:51 PM
Thread: Sound Proofing
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Sound Proofing
Thanks for all the advice. Soundman, Can you tell me a bit more about your panels. What exactly was the absorbant material and what was the underlay and fabric cover. And Ruffy what is a permastop...
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23rd February 2004, 04:46 PM
Thread: Sound Proofing
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Sound Proofing
My workshop is a metal colourbond garage in a residential neighbourhood so keeping the noise of machines to a minimum is important. Any suggestions for materials or designs for sound proofing the...