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24th February 2021, 07:39 PM #1Golden Member
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Help flattening some large slabs (Dandenong Ranges area)
Hi folks,
Posted this in general but the conversation suggests that someone in this area might be able to help.
I have 4 large slabs (800mm x 2.4m) that I would like to clean up / flatten. Anyone around the Dandenong Ranges that wouldn't mind helping me with this? I'm happy to pay for time and materials, etc.
Something like a Lucas Mill with a planer attachment would do the job.
Thanks,
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6th March 2021, 11:05 AM #2GOLD MEMBER
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Hi AB. Have you seen any of the router sled set ups on YouTube? Making this simple (ish) jig could be well worth your while for the four slabs
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7th March 2021, 03:06 PM #3GOLD MEMBER
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If you have a 1/2” 2 hp router and some timber you can buy a cutter and make a sled in about an hour and do it yourself.
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14th October 2021, 06:24 AM #4New Member
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I use this one in my planing sled and it's mint.
LIVTER CNC Insert Solid Carbide Face Milling Non Ferrous Metals 2 31/64 Dia x 15mm x 1/2 Inch Shank End Mill/Router Bit|Milling Cutter| - AliExpress
Only comment is you really need a variable speed big router as 15,000rpm is plenty for this. The soft start feature on these routers also avoids the nasty starting torque for easier handling.
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15th October 2021, 07:08 AM #5GOLD MEMBER
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17th October 2021, 06:01 PM #6Senior Member
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If you can track down someone with a Torque Work Centre, that should do the trick.
They are around, and I'd like to help, but just a little far away from Dandenong (Only 900klm's!).
Another option again, is someone with a Slab Master? Similar sort of set-up.
Cheers C.R.
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