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6th May 2008, 06:53 AM
Thread: Festool vs Rupes
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I was talking to a supply rep to the crash repair...
I was talking to a supply rep to the crash repair industry, and he said that a few years back no-one looked at anything but Rupes. But the tide has changed, and the feeling in the car repair industry...
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10th April 2008, 02:36 PM
Thread: A Public Service Announcement!!
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Hang on hang on - there were two CT hoses in...
Hang on hang on - there were two CT hoses in reach yet I can't see one connected to the EHL 65 :o(Isn't it a sweet little plane!!!)
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21st March 2008, 09:21 PM
Thread: Who Wants A Toolie
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If possible, I'd love to get my hands on one......
If possible, I'd love to get my hands on one......
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1st March 2008, 04:09 PM
Thread: Which ROS?
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Festool RAS
I'm not going to enter into the debate on the best tool for the job outlined in this thread. However, if an angle grinder with soft pad is the go, then have a look at the Festool RAS 115. As a...
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31st January 2008, 06:11 PM
Thread: Domino joint design baluster
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The 32mm MDF is fine for stair treads - provided...
The 32mm MDF is fine for stair treads - provided it is a closed rise stair. The bit that I'm curious about is the lack of a post???
As for the original question, as I'm not yet a Domi owner, I'll... -
6th January 2008, 09:16 PM
Thread: Which Jigsaw?
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While I am a self confessed Festool Junkie now,...
While I am a self confessed Festool Junkie now, back when I bought my first Festool, I balked at the price, twice!!! Then, after trying the equivalent product from a number of different...
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Sounds like the blade has lost its edge. Try a...
Sounds like the blade has lost its edge. Try a sharp blade.:doh:
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I don't think grease, or any other form of...
I don't think grease, or any other form of lubricant that will attract and hold fine sawdust is a good idea. My kapex (Wolfy) has had no problems at all with the slide. In fact, a work mate with a...
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7th September 2007, 06:36 PM
Thread: Domino slide feed problem.
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Ahh, from Domi's to trombones to ..............
Ahh, from Domi's to trombones to ........... plunge routers.
What is the recomended fix for a plunge router that is a little sticky. I guess for all of these things a DRY lube is in... -
1st September 2007, 07:22 PM
Thread: expensive couple of weeks
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It's already too late
You poor bugger. Being a Festool junkie is terminal. My wife can't take much more if it. I'm planning on letting the shock of Wolfy the Kapex pass before she learns of the power a Domi can have over...
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24th August 2007, 07:35 PM
Thread: A Kapex Thread
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20/20 again
Rob,
Be sure to let Klaus know that Wolfy's vision is now 20/20. In fact better than new. From day one I found that the lasers were quite close, but not exact in their alignment. Then after the one... -
24th August 2007, 07:51 AM
Thread: A Kapex Thread
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Wolfy needs glasses...
Wolfy needs glasses. :C
Set Wolfy up yesterday for a few assorted jobs and found that one of the lasers was way out of line. Quite disturbing - will investigate further today and post results. Damn... -
22nd August 2007, 11:00 PM
Thread: A Kapex Thread
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Hi Rob, I was kind of fond of the name Klaus -...
Hi Rob,
I was kind of fond of the name Klaus - but...............
Anyway, I've slowly but surely been learning to love Wolfgang's lasers. With more use I'm now at the point where I can read the... -
21st August 2007, 08:37 PM
Thread: A Kapex Thread
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My first question is: Do I now have to find a...
My first question is:
Do I now have to find a name for my Kapex??? -
7th July 2007, 06:17 PM
Thread: Anyone had a fire in their DC?
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It can happen
Matrix is correct. I've heard of the risk of (metal) sparks and DC fires - nothing more though than the "risk"
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Loving Kapex
Hi All,
I had a VERY close look at the Kapex at the Sydney wood show yesterday, and went throught the demo with Tom from Tooltechnic a couple of times and I'm all:D :D :D :D The Kapex gets the... -
21st June 2006, 10:41 PM
Thread: Triton Router
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The Triton is a great unit and probably the best...
The Triton is a great unit and probably the best router available for under table use. After a HUGE amout of use, you'll find thaty she'll scream like a banshee - so if you find it quiet now, enjoy...
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20th June 2006, 11:38 PM
Thread: CMT catalogue
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Try Carbatec Sydney, they are usually OK. Gee, If...
Try Carbatec Sydney, they are usually OK. Gee, If you can't get a cattle dog, they can't be too keen to sell you anything!!