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    I had the same issue many years ago. Asked a...

    I had the same issue many years ago. Asked a Tormek rep at Working With Wood Show one of the things he mentioned was to tighten the jig evenly. That is tighten each knob a bit at a time and not one...
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    Brisbane TWWW - parking

    Seems a shame the parking fees are almost as much at the admission fees - $13 p/day or $25 with a trailer. Doesn't look like the Ekka Association is doing show organisers any favours, considering...
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    that's looking good. Great idea having somewhere...

    that's looking good. Great idea having somewhere for stools and being able to sit at the bench. Lots of bench space and storage underneath.

    Is that a sink in the back corner ?? If so I'd have the...
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    perhaps not, as I was talking to someone at...

    perhaps not, as I was talking to someone at Carbatec and they indicated that they were not getting much support form Triton and product shipments very slow ???
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    I've just come back from the Brisbane WWW show....

    I've just come back from the Brisbane WWW show. Was almost tempted to buy either of these, but resisted temptation also. Jumped onto google to see what i can find about the Bench Pro 2000 and came...
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    you'll need to make sure the router mounting...

    you'll need to make sure the router mounting plate is there. cant see it in the pics as it would be under the top.

    if your getting the biscut jointer too, ask for the cutter as well.
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    bought one of these at the Bris woodwork show...

    bought one of these at the Bris woodwork show this year for $85 :D
  8. I went to the ww show this today. Usually spend...

    I went to the ww show this today. Usually spend hours there, but this year was ready to come home just after lunch. Managed to extend it out by staying to watch a demo on veneering.

    As for the...
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    if not cedar, they maybe silky oak. i...

    if not cedar, they maybe silky oak.

    i salavaged an old garage tiltadoor some years ago and was surprised to find it was silky oak. Got some nice wide and thing peices out of it for a coffee table
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    Be interesting to see if there is a Triton stand...

    Be interesting to see if there is a Triton stand at the Woodwork shows this year.
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    An interesting thread. havent read all the...

    An interesting thread. havent read all the replies, but certainly some common ideas as to what is happening with Triton.

    I agree with you Stu, in that a new table saw id required. If you consider...
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    storm water pipe

    I take it that the holes are to support the posts for the carport? Or are they a pier hole as part of foundation for the slab. If the later , you could fill in the hole and move it in a bit. (the...
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    Hi Willy I have the same / similar welder, mine...

    Hi Willy
    I have the same / similar welder, mine is a 150N turbo, probably the same. When i bought mine i thought it was a good buy at around $600 for what id use it for (car body and general hobby...
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    I like Norm's idea....so much so that i've done...

    I like Norm's idea....so much so that i've done the same ot my workbench :D
  15. single router bits

    I picked up 4, 1/2 bits a few weeks ago at Bunnings Underwood for $12ea. Cheap as i thought.

    I have the same bits all ready, but at that price, couldnt go wrong :D
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    Plushy - im having similar problems with my MIG...

    Plushy - im having similar problems with my MIG too. Have a few tips to fix, including new torch liner. Will test out over next few weeks.

    Im interested in what you are using for sandblasting?...
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    5cm protrusion.....omg how can some1 fix a wall...

    5cm protrusion.....omg how can some1 fix a wall and leave that much out.If it really is 5 cm and not 5 mm, i'd be more inclined to cut it out again and start again if thats an option.
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    lotsa powerpoints

    make sure you put in heaps all around, and maybe a 15amp one....just incase u buy some biggggggg machines :D
  19. Thread: Tile edges

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    Id would suggest you try to set out the tiles so...

    Id would suggest you try to set out the tiles so you dont have a cut tile on the outside edge. Try have the cuts facing inwards to a join so any roughness is covered with the grouting.
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    personally i wouldnt be using 90 mm...go the...

    personally i wouldnt be using 90 mm...go the small sizes, 67 or 42 if thats what they come in. Looks much better and also I'd look at placing then horizonitally instead of vertical



    cheers...
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    I was going to ask the same thing. Rapid set...

    I was going to ask the same thing. Rapid set apparently doesnt have the structural strength. (saw that on some DIY show on the box)
  22. I wouldn't say its butt ugly. Good job and...

    I wouldn't say its butt ugly. Good job and functional which is all you need.

    And the best part - didnt cost a penny. What more could you ask for I say.
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    very interesting

    what a very interesting item. I to started thinking along the lines of a crate opening device, but to think a solider would carry something with such a round protruding handle i thought otherwise....
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    this is would i'd do. Firstly cut the hole to...

    this is would i'd do. Firstly cut the hole to make it square that way it will be easier to cut a fill in piece. Make sure you buy the correct thickness of plasterboard. I think ceilings are usually...
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    :o 100mm posts....thats some serious aviary.

    :o 100mm posts....thats some serious aviary.
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    Lots of advice here for you Ceaser but for my 2c...

    Lots of advice here for you Ceaser but for my 2c worth. I did a driveway myself 170m2 in total so a big job. I put down deco (decomposted granite) first as a base to fill in as i had to dig out some...
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    I can not agree that its consumers that drive...

    I can not agree that its consumers that drive manufacture. IMO its technology that drives manufacture and consumer spending. I have to agree, why not just replace a battery rather then buy a new...
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    Have you tried Carbatec. they are located in...

    Have you tried Carbatec. they are located in Cooparoo.

    http://www.carbatec.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=60_7890&zenid=ekv5tl5g5uecmq2815sglg9rj7
  29. I agree, if your only doing a rock edge, you...

    I agree, if your only doing a rock edge, you wouldn't really need to bed them into concrete. Simply dig your trench and use some sort of fill, such as crusher dust, to level trench and place the rock...
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    Lots of reason !!!

    The crack is most likely a result of movement. If this is the only place there is a crack above the door then perhaps the frame is loose and closing the door etc is causing movement. Not sure how...
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    Precision is the key !!!

    I'd have to agree with MajorPanic, I'd rather spend the few dollars and have thicknesser blades done professional.

    I do have a Tormak wet stone grinder, but the jig for it to sharpen such blades...
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    Hi

    would depend on what the finish is at the moment. Im certainly no expert, however Ive used Howards Orange Oil on an old organ a mate had. It was probably finished with shellac or similar - certainly...
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    interesting

    thats my results from cable broadband.

    http://www.speedtest.net/result/69697888.png
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    go the power to the shed.

    when i had power run to my shed, i got 3 quotes $800, $1200 and $2000. I took the cheapest - was from a Grey Army sparky. I dug the trench etc, got a safety switch in the shed and at the fusebox,...
  35. Thread: Bottle opener

    by falcon
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    Nice..........but

    too big to put on the key ring.

    Nice job pawnhead. They'd be great in the workshop for an ale or several after a hard day making sawdust.

    but yeah, no good for the keyring.


    merry xmas to...
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    and !!!!!!!!

    well this post is informative....NOT :p
  37. Thread: Free machines

    by falcon
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    Well Done

    what a wonderful gesture Rodgera. Its great to see others helping others and in particular the junior woodworkers.

    I thought this needed some acknowledgment so Well Done :):)
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    very useful

    Durwood...thx for the info, was very useful. A furher question if i may. I have seen some suction feed guns that have a small bit of clear tubing coming from the pot to the gun. What are these ?? Are...
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    good question ??

    Triangle

    sry i cant help with your problem, but i will be watching the thread with eager anticipation :)
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    Wet & dry sharping system ???

    this looks very much like the Tormek system. Has the same water tray, same jigs etc.


    Is it just me tho, the triton one seems to be floating on air :D
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