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    I bought one and I think it works great

    I bought one and I think it works great
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    Triton eccentric orbital sander

    hey all was at my local tool joint and spotted the new Triton dual action sander ,so I would love to hear what everyone's thoughts were about this sander it seems like it does the job for half the...
  3. Thread: Carbatec wds 400

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    Nah still think crapatec is over priced on a lot...

    Nah still think crapatec is over priced on a lot of stuff but we don't have a lot of variety as they do in the states when it comes to shopping around basically we've got Carbatec ,hare&forbes and...
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    Pretty sure I know y it's been playing up ,here...

    Pretty sure I know y it's been playing up ,here goes my mate who fixes tools for a living explained what's going on apparently there's a thin metal strip near or on the main motor and when that gets...
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    Yes I'm well aware of only being a sander that's...

    Yes I'm well aware of only being a sander that's y my thicknessor sits right next to the sander don't get me wrong the sander works fine on small stuff it's just when compare it to some demos u see u...
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    I've 120 grit in it and the timber is dry and be...

    I've 120 grit in it and the timber is dry and be lucky to be taking off half a mill if that
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    380 mm wide merbau is what I've run through so...

    380 mm wide merbau is what I've run through so far it just seems like it trips way to easy and cheers chesand I'll try and get In touch with Charles
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    Yeah I've seen stu's shed Demo it and yep it...

    Yeah I've seen stu's shed Demo it and yep it seems to plow through no dramas could be I've got a dud but talking to crapatec is a waste of time as its out of warranty so next option is to get a mate...
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    Carbatec wds 400

    does anyone else think this sander is a piece of ? I mean soon as u have something 300odd mm wide u can barely take off more than a bee's dick before the trip switch kicks in what a piece of crap...
  10. Thread: Branding irons

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    Cheers for the replies ,I'm currently looking at...

    Cheers for the replies ,I'm currently looking at cnc creations branding irons I'll keep looking though
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    Branding irons

    g'day all can anyone help with advice or info on where I can get a good quality branding iron made as I'm looking at getting serious about making a career from customised woodwork to be honest I've...
  12. Thread: epoxy glue

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    Cheers for the info guys apparently once it's set...

    Cheers for the info guys apparently once it's set it's set due to being a chemical reaction so I've been informed from an old school boat builder he said if it is not rock hard in 24hrs or a smidge...
  13. Thread: epoxy glue

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    epoxy glue

    Gday all I'm currently using the west system resin epoxy for gluing up my table tops purely for the fact you dont get joint creep..so does anyone know how long clamp time is and how long u need to...
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    Big thanks to all who replied I have to admit I...

    Big thanks to all who replied I have to admit I was suprised at all the detailed replies ,it's much appreciated I have a local school market coming up soon so I guess I'll start learning the whole...
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    Cheers evanism you also have given me alot to...

    Cheers evanism you also have given me alot to consider your reply was very informative and I greatly appreciate it cheers
    osage
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    Cheers aussie roy your reply is very detailed and...

    Cheers aussie roy your reply is very detailed and informative and has given me alot to think about I really appreciate your input thanks again
    osage:)
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    Pricing your work

    G'day all was curious to know how you would draw your conclusions on a price for items you've made I ask this as I've been making alot of one off things then getting friends to give me there opinion...
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    G'day skew I've been using the 207 special clear...

    G'day skew I've been using the 207 special clear hardener it works ok but a mate of mine got his epoxy mix from carbatec and it seems to be a lot thinner so it fills the gaps and cracks a lot better...
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    filling gum veins etc..

    G'day all ,can anyone give me some advice as to what they prefer to use for filling cracks,gum veins etc I've just tried using the wests epoxy and works ok but I'd like something that is more runny...
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    REGISTRATION CLOSED I'm in

    I'm in
  21. Thread: record cl2 help

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    Cheers for the info and links paul theres truck...

    Cheers for the info and links paul theres truck loads of advice for me to sesrch through thanks again much appreciated ..
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    Cheers for all info guys that's a good idea...

    Cheers for all info guys that's a good idea asking h&f for the 5 step pulleys also I had a yarn with a mate who's a sparky and he suggested maybe a variable speed motor from an industrial fan might...
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    Cheers alby for the info I'm pretty sure I have...

    Cheers alby for the info I'm pretty sure I have seen the variable speed upgrade unit around the $900 mark whats the price range you have found .
  24. Thread: record cl2 help

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    record cl2 help

    G'day all looking at getting some advice for my lathe its the blue record cl 2 ,my question is I would like to change the pulleys from three speed to 5 speed by changing the pulleys is this possible...
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    Totally agree with you rod your info is greatly...

    Totally agree with you rod your info is greatly appreciated thank you .
    cheers .
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    Cheers rod for the good info ,what would be the...

    Cheers rod for the good info ,what would be the best one outvof carbatec,h&f and leda they all look very similar.
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    carbatec 15" thicknesser

    G'day all
    I'm looking to upgrade to the 15" thicknesser that comes with the 3 , cutter head knives now I know the spiral head is a much better option so I checked the carbatec website and I didnt...
  28. Thread: steam bending

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    steam bending

    G'day all , ok my weekend has been all about steam bending so my question is which timbers are best suited for steam bending so far I've found tassie oak and redgum to be ok I'm sure there is...
  29. Thread: prefered finish

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    Cheers for all the info and feedback everyone...

    Cheers for all the info and feedback everyone it's all very good for building up the knowledge bank
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    prefered finish

    G'day all hope alls well out there , I've been trying a few different finishes on some bowls and spindle work such as glow,shellawax and beeswax etc.. I found myself pondering the thought ,what is...
  31. Thread: epoxy resin

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    Cheers ms yep the epoxy is rock solid so I guess...

    Cheers ms yep the epoxy is rock solid so I guess my mix was ok I've also heard putting the containers in a bucket of warm water helps aswell I also left a bit in the measuring cup to see what colour...
  32. Thread: epoxy resin

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    epoxy resin

    G'day all
    I've gone down the epoxy resin road for filling knots gum veins etc and also for glueing boards together for table tops as this method eliminates joint creep , I was hoping to hear from...
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    Cheers ben good info mate much appreciated. .

    Cheers ben good info mate much appreciated. .
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    Cheers doug you've been a great help

    Cheers doug you've been a great help
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    Cheers doug can you tell me where I can get 4000...

    Cheers doug can you tell me where I can get 4000 paper or did u mean u started with your finest stone which is 4000 k
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    Ok what wet and dry would be used for 6k stone...

    Ok what wet and dry would be used for 6k stone and how many times can the one sheet flatten a stone b4 its stuffed
    cheers osage. .
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    Great info guys thanks heaps much appreciated. ...

    Great info guys thanks heaps much appreciated.
    Cheers Osage. .
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    Just one more quick question here goes if I was...

    Just one more quick question here goes if I was to buy a 1000# & 6000# stone what is the right flattening stone as I've noticed they also come in different grits ..
    cheers Osage. .
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    Thanks for all the info much appreciated guys...

    Thanks for all the info much appreciated guys cheers osage. .
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    Cheers doug I was planning on waiting for the...

    Cheers doug I was planning on waiting for the woodworking show but I don't think I can wait that long and it's hard to find the time to get over to carbatec as I'm on the other side of the bridge...
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    Cheers doug I was planning on waiting for the...

    Cheers doug I was planning on waiting for the woodworking show but I don't think I can wait that long and it's hard to find the time to get over to carbatec as I'm on the other side of the bridge...
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    Cheers for all your help guys much appreciated...

    Cheers for all your help guys much appreciated just one more thing which brand of stone should I get and where is the best place to get them I'm based in Melbourne. .
    cheers Osage. .
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    Cheers for the info Doug the main reason for my...

    Cheers for the info Doug the main reason for my question is firstly curiosity and second is I've heard alot of people say its bettet to have a hollow grind followed by a secondary bevel on the water...
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    Sorry guys I should have mentioned what it was I...

    Sorry guys I should have mentioned what it was I plan on sharpening , I guess it really aimed at plane blades and the odd chisel for setting hinges etc also getting a secondary bevel does it make a...
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    honing or waterstones

    G'day all,
    is it necessary to hone and then use waterstones or just hone ? Has anyone tried this to see if there is a difference I know with using a waterstone you achieve a secondary bevel and from...
  46. Thread: Lathe help

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    Lathe help

    Hi guys,Can anyone help with some advice I need my problem is I'm venturing in turning larger natural edge bowls and burl bowls and lathe is coping some serious shaking so do I bolt the legs down or...
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    fly fishing ballarat area

    G'day all I often hit the lakes around the ballarat area but lately I've had good catches at bostock res ,is there anyone on this forum that casts a fly around these areas ?
  48. Thread: planking logs

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    planking logs

    G'day all can anyone help with some advice on the best way to get planks from old railway sleepers at the moment I think on the band saw is going to be my best option,any advice or help would great...
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    Defiantly dewalt 12" purely for 2facts it's belt...

    Defiantly dewalt 12" purely for 2facts it's belt driven and it has manual adjustments for all angles I've been a chippie for 15 years and this droppy wins hands down my good mate also repairs tools...
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    Well I decided to purchase the record wetstone...

    Well I decided to purchase the record wetstone unit and I've got to say so far I'm very happy with it I've spent nearly all day sharpening my plane irons ,wood turning chisels ,carving chisels and...
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