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I may have missed the answer to this question - does the amount we paid including the shortfall cover the cost of re-making the missing 12mm chisels?

Cheers,
Geoff

I use a Taurus / Aldi vac that I picked up on eBay which has auto-start via a 1400W power tool outlet. I have been very happy with it using a Triron MF001 1400W router and lots of other tools.
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Hi Cultana,

I purchased the bench version of the H&F model you listed (SBD-20B) a few years ago when it was on sale. With hindsight I wish I had spent a few more $'s to get a better quality more...

Great stuff Andy - well done :2tsup:

Hi Nickk,

I haven't used one of these but I noticed Carbatec Melbourne have these on sale:
Carpenter’s Nailbag : CARBA-TEC

Cheers,
Geoff

Very nice work - well done :2tsup:

Cheers,
Geoff

Hi Ern,

I'll happily take one off your hands if you don't mind posting to Sydney.

Cheers,
Geoff

Hi ajw,

Yes & No - the folks at MWE & Jet were all very helpful. There was no hassle about taking the machine back. Jet picked it up after the Sydney show and MWE gave me a full refund. They...

Lovely work - well done:2tsup:

Great news Helmut,

I have just deposited my payment into the account.

Thanks,
Geoff

Awesome :2tsup:

It was also really heavy to lift into my shed :2tsup:

Cheers,
Geoff

Unfortunately folks its not all good news.

The outfeed table is not flat - it has a pronounced dip lower about 150mm out from the cutter-head. The fence has a twist along its length.

The folks...

From the good folks at MWE - Major Woodworking Equipment.
Its single phase 15Amp - 2HP
I don't like to think about the money....


Thanks WW - I had to look that one up.

I will report more...

Guess who is a happy camper..... :U:U:U

Took delivery of this shiny new gold toy today - a Powermatic PJ-882 8" Jointer.
I haven't had a chance to play with it yet, all I can tell you so far is...

I've never been a big fan of the non-woodworking stands at the show but...
After spending my afternoon wrestling with my whipper snipper I was hoping that the bloke who sells replacement whipper...

Thanks for the kind words folks - much appreciated.

I can see more projects with NG Rosewood on the horizon.

Cheers,
Geoff

Hi Folks,

Here are some pics of a 'floating top' coffee table with lots of curved bits which is my first real piece of furniture for our house.

The base is New Guinea Rosewood and the top is...

Another option you might consider that has worked for me with some US suppliers is to use a mail forwarded. They give you a US address to have the goods shipped to and will then forward the goods on...

Hi Helmut,

If I'm not too late I'd like to jump aboard this order.
I picked up two blades in the 1st round and they are just fantastic.

Please put me down for:

1 x 2" blade bevelled with...

Groggy - its a shame yours has a problem - they are a great jigger.

I initally had a similar problem with mine. Because I purchased mine from a US supplier I contact Wixey direct via email. ...

I just noticed what looks like a good deal on the inside cover of Australian Woodsmith #76.

They have dealers in most locations around Aus and their current prices seem pretty good:
12" $110 per...

Thanks for all the replies folks - new plug fitted and works a treat:2tsup:

Cheers,
Geoff



Not sure what you are on about there Looney? I bought the tool from a well know Aussie auction...

I recently purchased a Triton Jigsaw through one of the well know online auction houses (not eBay). No warranty given Triton no longer exist but it was a good price so I was a happy camper until it...

Its a stunner Scally - beautiful work mate:2tsup:

Cheers,
Geoff

Thanks Jill - that is the one:2tsup: how on earth did you find it?

Neil thanks for posing the frame - its a great idea and will be my plan B if the suction approach doesn't work out.

Thanks...

I'm looking for a post I just can't seem to find...

The post I saw was a mod that some very clever person had done to their cyclone dust collection drum to be able to use a plastic bag inside.
...

Mine also arrived yesterday.
Top stuff Bitslong :2tsup::2tsup:

Cheers,
Geoff

Very nice - what great looking wood :2tsup:

Cheers,
Geoff

Hi Waldo,

I have had the same problem with my TRA-001 in the table which turned out to be the switch shutter was not opening enough to be able to turn the router on.

In my case it was a build...

Hi Lignum,

What brand of shelix cutters are you putting on your Jet?

I have an 8" Carbatec jointer and have been thinking about some of the options Grizzly offer -...

Also received mine yesterday.
Looking forward to some shed time on the weekend to have a play.

Many thanks to all involved - particularly DJ & TS:2tsup:

Cheers,
Geoff

Also paid, PM sent.

Thanks for your work on this John :2tsup:

Cheers,
Geoff

Hi Ray,

Likewise my package arrived yesterday.:2tsup:
Getting such brilliant saw plate and split nuts from MikeW is not something I could have done on my own.

Thanks again Ray for bringing...

I'm in for 12 x 1/2"

Cheers,
Geoff

Thanks for the update DJ.
I hope the truck and all else is back on track.

Cheers,
Geoff

I'm still very keen Ray

Thanks,
Geoff

Are we there yet... are we there yet...

Hi Ray,

I'd be more than happy for you to have a go with Plan A.
Can you afford the time its likely to take?

Cheers,
Geoff

Hi Helmut,

Sorry to take so long to respond - I didn't realise you had started a new thread.:doh:

Please put me down for Option 6.
I'm not too fussed about what wood the handles are - if you...

Christos & mikm are correct - the Carbatec unit is certainly a lot more expensive that what I paid for one last year.

There is a lot of great info here and on Bills website you can read but at the...

No problemo DJ - thanks for keeping us posted and all your efforts to get the blades completed.


Cheers,
Geoff

Hi dedward.rocks,

I have one of the 3Hp Carbatec cyclones in your post that I got last year and I've been very happy with it. It a solid unit that is reasonably well made.

I previously had a...

Only in America.....

I got an email today from FWW in the USA that showed the winner of their recent "tool chest contest".
http://finewoodworking.taunton.com/item/16443/tool-chest-contest-winner-is-selected

You could...

Make that 6 votes for the Metabo - I picked up a SXE450 Turbo Tec at the Sydney show and its a beauty.

Cheers,
Geoff

Great review George - thanks for taking the time (and expense) of doing this.

Its nice to see someone test them in the flesh rather than just pointing to other reviews or articles on the web.
...

Hi Jim,

Just a thought - here is another option for you
http://www.graysonline.com/Lot.aspx?id=3751251

Cheers,
Geoff

I've bought from Rockler recently and found them very helpful.

Its worth asking to get the best shipping rates rather than just relying on the options displayed on their website. For my most...

Bad news Jim,

I pulled the switch out of my router and though I'd put a multimeter across it before sending it down to you and the switch I have is dead.

The switch doesn't look very special -...