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  1. Thread: Drill Press

    by Hadamona
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    Poll: Drill Press

    I'm trying to decide which floorstanding drill press to buy for around $400. It will be used mainly for general use with wood, metal and aluminum. It will be bolted to the ground so stability isn't...
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    I'm interested also!

    I'm interested also!
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    You may need to update your Flash...

    You may need to update your Flash player..
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    Or you could try this method for a mobile base.....

    Or you could try this method for a mobile base.. YouTube - Table saw mobile base
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    I actually bought the DS1600 a few weeks ago. The...

    I actually bought the DS1600 a few weeks ago. The rail does have a black sacrificial strip which gets cut down to about 1mm from the edge of the aluminium rail on first use. One niggling problem I...
  6. Thread: My new toys

    by Hadamona
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    Make sure you apply silverglide after the every...

    Make sure you apply silverglide after the every use, do this for the first three or four substantial uses and this tends to add layers which helps to protect cast iron surfaces longer.
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    Although Festool obviously spend a lot of time &...

    Although Festool obviously spend a lot of time & money in R&D for their products, there will inevitably be copies made based on their designs. Most DIYers however can't justify spending $1000+ on...
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    TradeTools Direct plunge circular saw & rail

    Has anyone had any experience with either of the TTD plunge circular saw & rails, DS1600 or DS2300 (6.5" and 9" respectively)?

    They look like an affordable alternative to the more expensive...
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    What I would do is: Draw an arc of a desired...

    What I would do is: Draw an arc of a desired height across the side wall, draw a line across it to create a semi-circle. Then use the Tools>'Follow Me' to drag it around the circle.
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    I know it might seem like a waste of time, but I...

    I know it might seem like a waste of time, but I can't think of using the saw for anything else. I'm planning on using solid 6mm aluminium plate and bolting on the necessary brackets using 3mm thick...
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    Circular Saw Base Plate

    Has anyone ever made a new baseplate for their circular saw?

    I didn't know whether to put this here of metalwork forum, but anyway... I have a 1800w GMC laser-guided 185mm circular saw (which is...
  12. I bought a set of 3 from ebay...

    I bought a set of 3 from ebay for $12 (plus a few other goodies). I'm sure P&N bits are better quality, but I couldn't justify the price difference. These bits come in very handy for lots of jobs,...
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    I bought these self-centering drills...

    I bought these self-centering drills, they work wonders!
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    I'd probably just cover the side with veneer.

    I'd probably just cover the side with veneer.
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    Some excellent suggestions already.. You could...

    Some excellent suggestions already..

    You could also try securing the hinge with some clear sticky tape, that will hold it in place while you mark and drill the holes.
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    You shouldn't need any mesh if you use something...

    You shouldn't need any mesh if you use something like Air-Cell, Insulbreak 65 for instance has a max span distance of 2.4m without product support mesh. Allow upto $700 (for three 20m rolls) just to...
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    Trade Tools Direct have a 1050w variable speed...

    Trade Tools Direct have a 1050w variable speed drill with forward and reverse for $148 see here
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    I should mention that it was entirely my fault...

    I should mention that it was entirely my fault for taking so long to get the shed built. I thought I could save money by finding trades to do the work for me at a cheaper price than a package deal...
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    My new shed is up!

    Finally after my shed kit being delivered (Aug 08), it's fnished!

    Details: It's a 6x9m tuff-built portal frame shed, roof insulated with air-cell and the slab includes 11 piers!

    96190 96191...
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    Here's a comparison between hoop pine and mdf. ...

    Here's a comparison between hoop pine and mdf.

    Raw hoop pine sitting on a table with 3 coats of crystal clear
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    Raw mdf sitting on a table with 3 coats
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    I have used Cabots Crystal Clear on a piece of...

    I have used Cabots Crystal Clear on a piece of furniture made of hoop pine and it has kept its pale colour, the finish is very durable though.

    I also used it on MDF and it does darken the MDF...
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    I've found Paint.NET...

    I've found Paint.NET to be pretty useful for resizing images, it's free.
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    Here's a couple of DIY loudspeaker sites: Zaph...

    Here's a couple of DIY loudspeaker sites:
    Zaph Audio
    Humble Homemade HiFi

    And somewhere to buy drivers:
    Essential Audio
    Wes Components

    Speaker cable at a good price:
    PSR Audio
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    Nice! How do they sound? Hmm they remind my of...

    Nice! How do they sound?

    Hmm they remind my of these speakers:
    http://www.humblehomemadehifi.com/Solo103.html
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    Could also try some paint stripper first, and the...

    Could also try some paint stripper first, and the a belt sander afterwards.
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    Wow, very nice. What are the overall dimensions...

    Wow, very nice. What are the overall dimensions of the unit?
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    May not be as "acoustically transparent" as...

    May not be as "acoustically transparent" as speaker grille cloth, I don't think it would look too bad either.
  28. It's a shade of blue with a green hue, or a shade...

    It's a shade of blue with a green hue, or a shade of green with a blue hue.
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    I just had 50m of fence replaced with colourbond...

    I just had 50m of fence replaced with colourbond fencing, cost roughly $5000 fully installed. I'd probably add on another $3000 for the retaining wall.
  30. Thread: Dowels

    by Hadamona
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    This may sound silly, but why not use a lathe?

    This may sound silly, but why not use a lathe?
  31. I live at Petrie too so I may have to wander...

    I live at Petrie too so I may have to wander round :)
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    Where do you buy that from? I'd love to have high...

    Where do you buy that from? I'd love to have high pressure water instead using a Gerni!
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    Try and remember, a tiles' surface is very hard,...

    Try and remember, a tiles' surface is very hard, usually harder than glass. Considering you usually score a tile by using a diamond or carbide-tipped instrument. I'd avoid using chemicals as it could...
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    I had a problem getting a bath spout off, it was...

    I had a problem getting a bath spout off, it was corroded to hell, the spout literally snapped off when I tried to unscrew it. Easiest way I knew how to get it off was to cut it, I used a dremel with...
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    I'd try metho or turps with steel wool or brass...

    I'd try metho or turps with steel wool or brass brush. Don't hold me responsible for any damage to the tiles though :rolleyes:
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    First photo shows where I've attacked it with a...

    First photo shows where I've attacked it with a jackhammer.

    Second gives you and idea of the thickness.. They certainly don't make slabs like they used to!

    ...
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    For the proposed 9x6m slab, there's about a 100cm...

    For the proposed 9x6m slab, there's about a 100cm drop from the corner of the existing slab to the opposite corner of the proposed slab. I'd really love to just clear the site completely and start a...
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    No you're absolutely right, I will build a new...

    No you're absolutely right, I will build a new shed in it's place, a 9mx6m to be exact :D But the existing slab is too high, so it must go.
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    3x3 Slab Demolition

    I've got a 3m x 3m slab in backyard which used to have a shed on it. I'd like to break it up and get rid of it. One problem, it's about 12 inches thick! and reinforced.. Now I've attacked it with a...
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    Band Of Brothers, ten movie length episodes.....

    Band Of Brothers, ten movie length episodes.. similar to Saving Private Ryan.
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    http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread...

    http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?t=47950
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    Using hammer function is a sure way to crack the...

    Using hammer function is a sure way to crack the tile. Just use medium pressure with medium speed and a nice sharp masonry bit.
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    Thanks for sharing! I use both Selleys...

    Thanks for sharing!

    I use both Selleys products. Durabond is strong but messy. I prefer working with PVA.

    http://members.optusnet.com.au/jahdur/IMG_0620.jpg
  44. Thread: A New Bed

    by Hadamona
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    I like! How thick are those slats? Do they...

    I like!

    How thick are those slats? Do they flex much if you stand on em?
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    Or use bolts and lock nuts if possible. I find...

    Or use bolts and lock nuts if possible. I find those spring washers come loose after time (although this was the case when I used em in my car).

    Alternatively you could use a sealant/adhesive...
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    Found an excellent sheet cutting program.

    As the title suggests, I've been trying a lot of programs which are designed to optimize the cutting layouts from sheets of material. Unfortunately this one isn't free, but it's the best I've used to...
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    You should be proud of that effort, it looks...

    You should be proud of that effort, it looks amazing!
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    zenwood: the phone just sits on top, it's one of...

    zenwood: the phone just sits on top, it's one of those cordless types, I could've mounted it to the wall but it would have looked ugly. As for the dowel joint problem, I just had so much trouble...
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    Sides glued up... ...

    Sides glued up...

    http://members.optusnet.com.au/jahdur/IMG_0264.jpg

    Now ready for a final sand and to apply a finish (and a test run).

    http://members.optusnet.com.au/jahdur/IMG_0279.jpg
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    Made a little progress during the day. Had some...

    Made a little progress during the day. Had some troubles dowelling the joints, that's why there's so many clamps used :roll:
    The small piece of wood is just being used to keep the legs parallel.
    ...
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