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I haven't experienced the 12% loading of catalogue prices but I have to say every experience that I've had with Carba-Tec Canberra has been very positive.

They're always very helpful and have...

G'Day Bones

The funny thing about us rank amateurs is that better tools can make us look good. I had a GMC SCMS and it was a constant source of frustration. I couldn't get it to consistently cut...

G'Day Moto Man

I went through a similar decision making process two years ago and ended up going with the Triton. I put together a summary of my analysis in this thread.
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I did say critical design review so please don't hold back.

Bob,

I get what you mean by complicated. I have limited space and need something very versatile. I've been using a bodgy MDF...

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I've been thinking about building myself a proper workbench for ... some time and thought it's about time I get started.

I've considered dozens of options when it comes to design and I've...

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I went to the Canberra WWW Show today displaying all the patience of a Beagle Pup at dinner time. I casually walked past the Festool stand on my first trip round (incidentally, the show is...

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Thanks for responding.

BobL

I'm looking at a room dust filter to clear the air. The units I'm thinking of are just little shop vacs not full blown dust extractors so I don't know that...

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I'm sorting out general dust extraction in my workshop and have 80% of the problem sorted.

My one remaining stumbling block is switching a vacuum cleaner on and off to suck dust from my...

Looks like it will be a Domino at the WWW Show this weekend then!

I plan to get the complete kit with all the bits and pieces. I think they throw in some Gucci stuff at the shows like hats, bags...

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Thanks all for the replies.

The comments and suggestions inspired me to do a more detailed search and I now realise I've opened a whole 44 Gallon drum of worms!

The Dowlemax is...

G'Day Ed

Fair question, Defence (or defense in your speak) as in Australian Defence Force. I'm in the military and, as with the US military, we get government subsidised housing. (it's actually...

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This is my second post after over a year away from woodworking so forgive me if I ask about something that's been covered previously.

I have a bunch of jobs on my "to do" list and most of...

G'Day all

I'm not exactly new, I asked a question a few years ago

http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?t=33491

and got an amazing response which triggered follow on...

G'Day Slepax

My two bob's worth.

I had a GMC LMS250, I did everything I could to try and get it to cut a square 90 degree mitre. It couldn't do it. I wouldn't have thought of myself as...

G'Day Joe, Forge, Lou and DJ

Thanks for the comments! Based on comments here and some reading I've done I'm thinking 1/2" 3 TPI. To be honest I think anything would resaw better than the blade I...

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I've been fiddling with my bandsaw (BAS 350) over the last few days and am now looking for a good all purpose blade.

When I bought the saw the previous owner threw in a bunch of blades. ...

G'Day Ciscokid

The Table top studio does look good. I can understand the temptation.

Most of my photography is outdoors stuff so I wouldn't use it a great deal.

I have regular use of an...

Back again

Forgot to mention I also have two multistands and the woodrack! I love those too!

regards

Manix

I use another method to make sure worms and viruses don't get into my computer!...

...I use a Mac!

regards

Manix

WC 2000 bought 2nd hand.
Router table, router stand, TRA001 router, 1 x dust bucket and a finger jointer bought new.
Another dust bucket and a biscuit joiner received free.

I'm very happy with...

G'Day Coedcae

If you grab the latest issue of Australian Wood Review there's a very interesting drill press stand featured. The key difference is that the table is fixed and the drill head moves...

G'Day Picker

I went down the Triton route for a few reasons but cost and simplicity were at the top of the list.

The Triton Router table comes with a mounting plate, fence and dust extraction. ...

Dazzler, Picker

Yep, I'll have to admit that the table isn't perfectly flat and after reading Picker's requirements it may not be for him.

Over the last few weeks I've routered some stuff to...

G'Day Picker

I'm going to offer the alternate view here. A while ago I was chasing a router table. I wanted to build one myself but time and cost conspired against me. I ended up going down...

G'Day Dazzler

Just a quick question. I've heard yourself and a few others say they don't use the marking scales, what do you use? I use my scales every time I make a cut. Both to measure the...

Dazzler

Yes! standard mitre tracks would be great. I think one of the reasons that the Triton has been so successful is its evolutionary development. With a bit of work on the fence, some mitre...

G'Day Graham

Thanks for jumping in! The mobility of the Triton wasn't one of my considerations when I first started this thread but I'm now very grateful for it. There's no way I'd fit a table...

G'Day Hoppoz

Stuart would be the best person to tell you how easy it is to get parts but from what I've heard and read it's pretty easy.

As for the saws that include scoring blades and riving...

G'Day Hoppoz

As Mark said in a post earlier I started a similar thought process a few weeks ago. So far I haven't progressed any further mainly because I don't have any need, at the moment, for...

I'm obviously more articulate than I thought! :doh:

Thanks guys, I'm starting to get it but it's taking time to sink in. I'm also starting to understand the tail vice (I'm not very smart...but I can lift heavy things! :doh: )

I definitely like the...

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I'm doing up plans to build a workbench and drawing inspiration for workbenches all round the place. One thing about most of the benches I see puzzles me! They all have a vice on the left...

I know exactly what you mean!

It was after I'd done all these calculations that I went down the path of the Triton Router Table and Stand. Not the most elaborate set up by any standards but at...

I think I prefer the tartan option rather than turning off the lights! I have a hard enough time in a fully lit shed, I'd create mayhem if I was flying blind.

I have seen the 5 in 1 spin saw, it...

Well, I've managed to collect all the items on my original list! I bought a second hand WC2000 (with height winder, wheels and dust bag) to cover table saw duties and today I picked up the complete...

I went to Magnet Mart (big hardware chain in this part of the country) today with the intent to buy a TRA001 and then start thinking about building a router table to put it in.

Anyhow, I got...

Congratulations Stuart!

I think I'll drop down to Regatta Point on the lake watch the Parade and flag raising done by Australia's Federation Guard have a quick chat with the PM while he inspects the troops and then go have...

Now there's a thought! It would add 20mm to the cutting height and immediately allow tilting of the blade. The challenge then would be to accomodate some kind of height winder. I've had my WC just...

the splitter is mounted on the same pivoting assembly as the blade arbour, this way they tilt together. On really flash saws there is a scoring blade in from of the cutting blade and a riving knife...

G'day Mark and Stuart

I'm thinking of building a prototype myself. It's not going to cost much to knock something up to play around with the concept. I'll keep in touch and let you know how I...

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I've been fiddling around with my new (2nd hand) WC2000 for the last few days whilst also considering where I'm going to put the router table I'm planning to build. This morning it occured...

G'day all and thanks to those who've contributed to this thread.

I can finally anounce that I've bought a WC2000 (with height winder, wheels and dust bag). It's 2nd hand and doesn't look like...

G'Day Hoppoz

I'm looking to get a router table set up with a very similar budget to yourself. I've done a lot of research and come up with the following:

Triton 2400W Router $380...

G'Day Tiger

I've spent a lot of time moving between rental properties where no one put any effort into insulation or sun angles etc. I've found a pretty cheap and effective way of using shade...

G'Day Exador

Have you considered using MDF? I'm in the process of designing some new furniture for my family room. The area is mainly used by the kids and they need something reasonably rugged...

G'Day DJ

Thanks! I just checked that and it was out. I haven't started any serious work with it yet but that's one thing I wouldn't have checked and I'm sure it would have proven frustrating...

G'Day Exador

I love your concept!:2tsup: I've been in that situation myself and I would have appreciated something along the lines of what you're proposing.

There's a huge range of people...

I promised that I would update this thread when I had something to say...

...But that's taken longer than expected!

I have FINALLY added a new piece to the workshop! Just before Christmas I...

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Thanks to a mate upgrading his workshop I've become the proud owner of a Carba-tec BAS-350 bandsaw. The unit is in near new condition and came with a scrolling blade and a couple of ripping...