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13th September 2021, 07:17 PM
Thread: CNC - Speeds and Feeds
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Hi Yes this can be very confronting in the...
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Yes this can be very confronting in the beginning. I teach joinery and CNC machining and this is always a steep and confusing learning curve for my apprentices.
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18th July 2021, 12:53 PM
Thread: clean/rough cut
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Hi The bandsaw from a joiners perspective is a...
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The bandsaw from a joiners perspective is a used to cut shapes, profiles and to 'break down' timber. Regardless of the type of blade used, you should not expect the finish cut to be so good that... -
17th July 2021, 08:36 PM
Thread: cnc not cutting like it should
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Hi Fair comment, but as I teach CNC machining...
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Fair comment, but as I teach CNC machining at a Melbourne TAFE college to apprentices, we start problem solving from the beginning. My comments are standard 101 machining problem solving,... -
17th July 2021, 07:10 PM
Thread: cnc not cutting like it should
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Hi My advice in the first instance before you do...
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My advice in the first instance before you do anything is to right back to basics. First draw a square or a circle of a given size, put the allocated tool (make sure this is correct) and machine.... -
13th July 2021, 10:59 AM
Thread: Will this epoxy work as glue?
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Hi Having fitted out super yachts in Dubai and...
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Having fitted out super yachts in Dubai and at Blom and Voss in Germany, I can assure you epoxy glues are used extensively for and joinery that is exposed to the elements.
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12th July 2021, 12:52 PM
Thread: Am I on the right track?
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CNC Advice
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I am not sure where to start as the is a huge topic. I am a professional joiner with 46 years experience and use a CNC nearly every day so I am coming from another perspective. However I will... -
20th June 2021, 05:42 PM
Thread: Stabilising small pieces for CNC
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Hi Well first things first. Looking at you...
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Well first things first.
Looking at you timber sample it appears to me that you have machined that from a solid piece. The other two it looks as though they have been laminated. The laminated... -
28th March 2021, 05:41 PM
Thread: Rich Auto DSP11 help
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Rich Auto DSP11 help
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Has anyone got any experience with this controller and how to set up the CNC tool height?
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17th February 2021, 08:09 AM
Thread: Straightening aged warped jarrah floorboards
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Hi If your timber is warped now you will not...
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If your timber is warped now you will not magically be able to straighten them by wet and clamping. Floorboards are notorious for warping when they have been removed from the joist. Remember they... -
16th February 2021, 02:49 PM
Thread: I applied too much linseed oil
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Hi Well to start off I can say - 'been there...
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Well to start off I can say - 'been there done that' so I know how you feel. It brings back bad memories especially as I was new in business and the same mistake cost me a fortune and a big dent... -
16th February 2021, 02:27 PM
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Hi Having worked on many renovation projects on...
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Having worked on many renovation projects on period homes in Melbourne (Camberwell, Auburn Toorak, Glenferrie etc), I would highly recommend you contemplate allowing for expansion.
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15th February 2021, 03:20 PM
Thread: basic setup, what do i need?
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Hi I will give you the same advice that I/we...
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I will give you the same advice that I/we give all our apprentices at TAFE.
All you need is a good bench grinder with two different grades of stone with solid adjustable tool rests. Then a... -
15th February 2021, 08:07 AM
Thread: Sizing doors for kitchen cabinets
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Hi European style concealed hinges (standard 95...
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European style concealed hinges (standard 95 degree) with a Omm mounting block, allow 3mm under the width of the carcase. The height really is up to you but 3-5mm is popular.
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14th February 2021, 04:16 PM
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Hi I have just read all the replies and its...
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I have just read all the replies and its not that I disagree with any of the comments per say, but I would like to add/clarify from my experience.
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13th February 2021, 01:13 PM
Thread: Please tell me this is Jarrah!!!
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Hi Photos can be very deceiving but from what I...
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Photos can be very deceiving but from what I can see, I would say it is Jarrah. It could be Karri but that is normally a little lighter from experience.
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11th February 2021, 07:10 PM
Thread: Stringer stairs to deck
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Hi I teach stair making at a TAFE in Victoria...
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I teach stair making at a TAFE in Victoria and your questions and 'head spinning' is quite normal, if you have not done this before, so do not beat yourself up.
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9th February 2021, 02:38 PM
Thread: Bespoke Vanity top for bathroom/laundry
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Hi Having made timber benchtops commercially and...
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Having made timber benchtops commercially and supplied a major reseller for over ten years, this is what we did and had no complaints.
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9th February 2021, 02:22 PM
Thread: Woodwork/Joinery/Cabinetmaking Teacher
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Woodwork/Joinery/Cabinetmaking Teacher
I offer on site or in my own workshop, one on one training in all aspects of joinery, stairmaking, cabinetmaking and furniture making. Please see my web site - www.kevinholden.org for further details...
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2nd February 2021, 03:54 PM
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When I worked in London we used to use wall paper...
When I worked in London we used to use wall paper glue to bond paper mache to MDF. It was dead easy to use and dried perfectly clear and it was a lot easier to remove the paper mache if required...
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2nd February 2021, 10:32 AM
Thread: Travelling timber
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Thanks for your feedback I have been fortunate...
Thanks for your feedback
I have been fortunate to buy and inspect timber and veneers at source all over the world, moisture content and storage ideas as well as theory varies depending on the... -
31st January 2021, 07:22 PM
Thread: Identifying wood, finish and joinery
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Hi Ok I have translated the Swedish to English...
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Ok I have translated the Swedish to English (Faglarmun) which is the term used for that joint style. I have also seen this term used in many languages and here in Australia. Like all definitions... -
31st January 2021, 07:00 PM
Thread: Veneering using Titebond
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I only use hide glue (as well as fish glue)on...
I only use hide glue (as well as fish glue)on antique restoration projects as it is has limitations. Try using Titebonds Cold Press Veneer glue. Its really easy to use and not as messy as hide glue.
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31st January 2021, 06:54 PM
Thread: Travelling timber
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Every timber on the planet 'dry' moisture %...
Every timber on the planet 'dry' moisture % varies. What is regarded as dry in Sweden is considered to 'wet' for Australian (Victorian) conditions. When I ran my joinery in Sweden the Jarrah I...
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31st January 2021, 06:34 PM
Thread: Finish for New Guinea Rosewood
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As NGR has an oil content it is always advisable...
As NGR has an oil content it is always advisable to use an oil based finish like Danish Oil. Not only will you achieve a natural look but also a nice to feel. apply the first coat brush and let it...
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29th January 2021, 02:28 PM
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Hi I teach mature...
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I teach mature joinery/cabinetmaking/furniture making apprentices at a large Australian TAFE.
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29th January 2021, 01:45 PM
Thread: Identifying wood, finish and joinery
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Hi This joint is called a 'birds mouth' and is...
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This joint is called a 'birds mouth' and is very popular for two reasons. One, if there is any movement to the mitre, it is hidden and secondly so there is no sharp corner to damage. Its usual to... -
26th January 2021, 06:55 PM
Thread: Hand tool classes
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try kevinholden.org
try kevinholden.org
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27th August 2018, 08:25 PM
Thread: Making long edges straight
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Hi Your problem actually is quite common and...
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Your problem actually is quite common and does baffle many people, but is very simple to rectify. As long as your planer is set up correctly and what I mean by that is, that both beds are... -
25th August 2018, 03:02 PM
Thread: Bench Top Thickness
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Basically as rule of thumb, thicker the better....
Basically as rule of thumb, thicker the better. My two benches are 100mm solid laminated European beech. Had them for thirty years and never complained about them once. Heavy and solid as a rock!
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25th August 2018, 10:42 AM
Thread: table top bowing, after getting straight
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Hi In my joinery business we used to manufacture...
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In my joinery business we used to manufacture 100's of bench tops/tabletops for a retailer every year. Timber being timber, with all the care taken, sometimes warp, that just a fact of life. The... -
24th June 2018, 11:34 AM
Thread: Beginner hand planes
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When I first started my apprenticeship...
When I first started my apprenticeship (Joinery)the foreman told me to buy a jack plane first before anything else. His theory was if I can get used to that I will be able to use any plane on the...
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22nd June 2015, 01:00 PM
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Ok to knock this on the head. Laminex Industries...
Ok to knock this on the head. Laminex Industries has told me the following;-
White satin board in the 2400 x 1200 format only is technically a HDF and is sold as a premium MDF. MDF has now become... -
21st June 2015, 06:00 PM
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I think I will bow out from this as I am at a...
I think I will bow out from this as I am at a different level. I run a large commercial fit out company and we work on major projects both here and overseas. I thought wrongly that I could contribute...
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21st June 2015, 04:50 PM
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Fine have it your way, I will let my technical...
Fine have it your way, I will let my technical rep, my foreman, paint shop supervisor, CNC operator and the cabinetmakers and joiners on the floor tomorrow that we are all wrong! By the way just got...
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21st June 2015, 04:25 PM
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Sorry you are wrong, check the specification for...
Sorry you are wrong, check the specification for the MDF board then the then satin board. There is also more glue in the product. I have just checked with the Laminex MSDS and their technical...
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21st June 2015, 04:17 PM
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Timber benchtops
My company makes timber bench tops every week. Keep it simple.
If you put too much stress/pressure into a bench top when you glue it up, it will come back and bite you. A couple of mm's is nothing... -
21st June 2015, 03:55 PM
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MDF and its uses
First things first. Commercially MDF is NEVER two pack painted, it is simply too soft on an exposed edge. The norm is a HDF that is prefinished in a white finish on two faces. This is available from...
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21st June 2015, 02:17 PM
Thread: Router bit quality and range
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Router bits
In 40 years of using router bits, one thing I learnt years ago was that you only get what you pay for. The quality of the actual carbide is what matters more than anything. Just do the sums, if its...
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20th June 2015, 07:11 PM
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Make it simple
Make you construction method simple, a spline is the best method but stop it before the end. Unless the timber is below 12% the mitre will most probably move and maybe open. You should consider butt...
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25th August 2013, 06:33 PM
Thread: Hi Everybody
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Hi Everybody
Well I am brand new to this site, but not to the trade. I have been a professional joiner nearly all my life and have work extensively in Europe and Scandinavia and the Middle East as well of course...
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25th August 2013, 06:22 PM
Thread: teak veneered ply
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Teak Plywood
This has always been a special order. I use AMERIND myself as they have never let me down. You will be able to order basically any thickness ply with what ever type of teak veneer. For veneer only,...
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25th August 2013, 05:42 PM
Thread: Which Bandsaw Blade?
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You maybe surprised....................
You maybe surprised, but I only have two blades in my workshop. They are both TC tipped blades one is 25mm, the other 10mm. They have been my main stay for years. I know that they are expensive...
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25th August 2013, 05:27 PM
Thread: Drum Sander problem
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Sanding problems
One of the biggest mistakes most people make is that a sander can do almost any timber, everytime without any thought with a 'general purpose sanding belt. Sorry guys, wrong. I have about 7 grits (40...
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25th August 2013, 05:07 PM
Thread: Moulder Knives - sets.
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Spindle moulder tooling
My best advice is to by blanks and grind them up yourself. This may seem daunting but it is not that difficult once you know the basics. First you need a good quality bench grinder that is fixed down...
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25th August 2013, 10:38 AM
Thread: Spindle Moulders and Tooling
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From a professionasl perspective
First of all the current Chinese carbide is not up to standard and the price reflects that. I still use leitz tooling in my heads as the cost is off set by the durability. I do not know anybody using...
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24th August 2013, 01:51 PM
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Rule number one. Never buy a new blade with the...
Rule number one. Never buy a new blade with the intention of having rebored, it simply is not cost effective. Rule number two. Always go direct to a professional machining company that does saw...
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24th August 2013, 01:28 PM
Thread: Rag or brush??
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A great trick for ageing pine with a stain is to...
A great trick for ageing pine with a stain is to get a big piece of oooo steel wool and put it some cheap vinegar and leave for a week. Strain and now put a handful of cheap tea in the discoloured...
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24th August 2013, 01:18 PM
Thread: Bubbles in NC lacquer
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Two questions before I can give advice. What is...
Two questions before I can give advice. What is the ambient temp? and are you thinning the top coat?
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24th August 2013, 01:03 PM
Thread: "Over the top workshop"
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As a proffessional joiner for 38 years I can tell...
As a proffessional joiner for 38 years I can tell you this workshop is NOT over the top by any means. If you want to produce a top quality product within a given time frame this is what is required....
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24th August 2013, 12:53 PM
Thread: How is this done!
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It is veneer. I have done many times for my...
It is veneer. I have done many times for my clients in different designs, not on boxes however, but cabinets.