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9th December 2020, 09:39 AM
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Great video here from NSW maker Darren Oates on...
Great video here from NSW maker Darren Oates on how he set up his vacuum system for veneering. Very detailed video including bag construction.
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30th November 2020, 01:04 PM
Thread: Brains trust - how would you do this?
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Thanks Derek, stunning work as always. Yes, that...
Thanks Derek, stunning work as always. Yes, that is a chair version of precisely what I am aiming for. Excellent blog link, thanks so much for posting.
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30th November 2020, 12:57 PM
Thread: Brains trust - how would you do this?
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Thanks so much, this is an excellent approach I...
Thanks so much, this is an excellent approach I had not considered. Thanks for taking the time to read and post.
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29th November 2020, 09:13 AM
Thread: Brains trust - how would you do this?
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What you describe is exactly what I did for this...
What you describe is exactly what I did for this mockup. It's OK, but I think could be more elegant if I can route the slot into a single piece. Thanks for looking.
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29th November 2020, 09:11 AM
Thread: Brains trust - how would you do this?
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Yes that's a good point about stretching over...
Yes that's a good point about stretching over time. It does have supporting timber cross-members to take some of the weight when folks sit up against it, I am hoping they will prevent too much...
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28th November 2020, 07:25 PM
Thread: Brains trust - how would you do this?
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Thanks for that. My Makita biscuit joiner will...
Thanks for that. My Makita biscuit joiner will only plunge 20mm, so it's close, but not quite there.
Interesting about those CNC bits; so with a 1/8" shank adapter I can use one in my trimmer. ... -
28th November 2020, 05:55 PM
Thread: Brains trust - how would you do this?
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Brains trust - how would you do this?
Hi Folks,
Am scratching my head here and any suggestions would be appreciated.
I am building a bedhead which will have fabric woven into it (a bit like Danish cord) via a narrow slot on the... -
12th November 2020, 04:32 PM
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Thanks very much Brian and Graeme ^^^^, you've...
Thanks very much Brian and Graeme ^^^^, you've both definitely helped clear up some of the issues around these particular Fisch sets.
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10th November 2020, 02:57 PM
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Thanks Brian, appreciate you chiming in on this...
Thanks Brian, appreciate you chiming in on this Fisch set. This particular set I find slightly perplexing, as the same set is advertised via Amazon where they are nearly universally panned in the...
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8th November 2020, 07:35 AM
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Anyone know why the Sutton Brad points come in a...
Anyone know why the Sutton Brad points come in a somewhat esoteric range of sizes?
4, 5, 6, 8, 9.5, 10, 12.
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2nd November 2020, 08:34 PM
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Carbitool? I have a set of 5 and everything...
Carbitool? I have a set of 5 and everything about them screams entry level and imported. They seem to cut OK in a drill press, but then I've never had access to anything better. A while back I...
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2nd November 2020, 08:27 PM
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Thanks Dallas, just the info I was looking for.
Thanks Dallas, just the info I was looking for.
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1st November 2020, 10:04 PM
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Thanks for that. I've spent hours and hours...
Thanks for that. I've spent hours and hours researching brad points but still had not twigged that Sutton made a set. Based on the pricing, I'm guessing Sutton are produced locally and the...
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1st November 2020, 08:33 PM
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Carbitool TCT brad point bits - anyone tried them?
Hi Folks,
Wondering if anyone has any experience with the Carbitool range of TCT brad point drill bits?
Brad Point - Carbide Tipped - Carbitool
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27th October 2020, 07:28 AM
Thread: Brad point drills
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Check the reviews on the Amazon site for that...
Check the reviews on the Amazon site for that Fisch set. All may not be as it seems. Dare I say, something Fisch-y going on :C
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16th May 2020, 01:45 PM
Thread: 14" Hafco - slow to turn on a cold start
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Thank you Bob.
Thank you Bob.
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16th May 2020, 01:42 PM
Thread: 14" Hafco - slow to turn on a cold start
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Good point, thank you.
Good point, thank you.
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16th May 2020, 08:51 AM
Thread: 14" Hafco - slow to turn on a cold start
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14" Hafco - slow to turn on a cold start
Hi Folks,
I picked up a used Hafco 14" machine that presents as new and looks to have had very little use. It came with stock blades which I have replaced with a 1" Lennox and is now cutting... -
16th May 2020, 08:42 AM
Thread: Best source for DWV fittings in Victoria?
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The Timbecon 6 mtr lengths arrived and when fully...
The Timbecon 6 mtr lengths arrived and when fully stretched make it to about 6.5 mtrs.
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12th May 2020, 06:21 AM
Thread: Best source for DWV fittings in Victoria?
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Thanks folks, I have ordered online from...
Thanks folks, I have ordered online from Timbecon. I will be interested to see how long 1 metre is from them, but not holding my breath.
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8th May 2020, 09:38 PM
Thread: Best source for DWV fittings in Victoria?
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Without wanting to hi-jack the thread, can anyone...
Without wanting to hi-jack the thread, can anyone tell me where I might find a good price for 100mm flexible ducting?
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8th May 2020, 07:09 PM
Thread: Best source for DWV fittings in Victoria?
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Not that I enjoy plumping for Bunnings, but for...
Not that I enjoy plumping for Bunnings, but for the pipe alone....
Reece 150mm 6 mtr $112.57 Stormwater Pipe PVC Plain 150mm from Reece
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1st May 2020, 08:13 PM
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Some more digging uncovered some better info. ...
Some more digging uncovered some better info.
Here is a page all about the machine, and a few handy links for repairs and maintenance. JET JJP-12 and JPT 310 | Info, Guides & User Tips |... -
1st May 2020, 07:41 AM
Thread: May 2020 - PRIZE DRAW - # 127
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CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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30th April 2020, 06:48 PM
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Retrofit helical cutter to Jet JPT 310 combo - anyone done it?
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I am trying to install a new helical cutter block to my Jet 310 combo machine, and have gone as far as I dare for now. I think I know what I have to do but would like some re-assurance... -
13th April 2020, 07:50 PM
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[QUOTE=LanceC;2182804]Neil, have you considered...
[QUOTE=LanceC;2182804]Neil, have you considered cutting a timber profile as an interface between a straight edged vent and the sheeting?
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13th April 2020, 06:03 PM
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Thanks to all for the replies and suggestions. ...
Thanks to all for the replies and suggestions. Sorry my intro question was light on detail. Just to be clear, this is a vent from my dedicated sealed extractor room to the outside. The extractor...
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13th April 2020, 01:56 PM
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DE Outside vent to Custom Orb Colorbond profile - who has done it?
Hi Folks, before I try and re-invent the wheel here, I wondered who has tackled this before?
Looking to vent my DE to outside the workshop which is clad in vertical Custom Orb Colorbond. I did... -
30th March 2020, 01:14 PM
Thread: Where to source Jarrah in Victoria
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Thanks very much to everyone who made...
Thanks very much to everyone who made suggestions. I just spoke to Urban Salvage who currently have 135 x 32 @ $27 l/m, which is considerably better than some online prices I saw elsewhere. They...
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29th March 2020, 01:55 PM
Thread: Where to source Jarrah in Victoria
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Where to source Jarrah in Victoria
Hi Folks,
Just wondering if anyone has sourced any jarrah boards recently and what they paid? Looking for an idea for costing a bench top 2000 x 1100 x 33. So boards might be 150-200 wide.
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27th March 2020, 04:56 PM
Thread: Help to bypass extractor on/off switch
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Thanks so much to everyone who has replied,...
Thanks so much to everyone who has replied, including reminders on safety. All very welcome.
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27th March 2020, 01:01 PM
Thread: Help to bypass extractor on/off switch
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Help to bypass extractor on/off switch
Hi Folks,
I am installing a Sherwood 3HP DE and will have a remote on/off switch for the circuit away from the machine. The machine is shipped with a non-latching on/off switch, so I need to... -
16th March 2020, 10:58 AM
Thread: Midnight's Shed
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HI MM, looking good and glad you have found time...
HI MM, looking good and glad you have found time to get back onto this. I am in the middle of the exact same process down here in Victoria and elected to put another layer of sarking on the back of...
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22nd February 2020, 07:02 AM
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QUEENSLAND To clarify, you have never used it, but it was...
To clarify, you have never used it, but it was second hand when you bought it?
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4th January 2020, 10:06 PM
Thread: HAFCO T13S Helical Head thicknesser
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N.S.W. If you got it, flaunt it ; ) 7 hours? You'd...
If you got it, flaunt it ; )
7 hours? You'd want to nail the diameters, heh. Superb.
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3rd January 2020, 06:36 AM
Thread: HAFCO T13S Helical Head thicknesser
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N.S.W. Just a token round of applause for someone who is...
Just a token round of applause for someone who is 3D printing their own DE adaptors :2tsup:
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17th December 2019, 06:51 AM
Thread: JARRAH Boards For Sale.
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VICTORIA Gee those prices seem very reasonable for some...
Gee those prices seem very reasonable for some lovely looking timber, I am suprised someone hasn't jumped on these. I would if I lived a little closer. Perhaps after Xmas folks will be a little...
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14th December 2019, 08:23 AM
Thread: Private Hobby Workshop Clearance Sale.
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VICTORIA FYI Delta your PM inbox is now full and no longer...
FYI Delta your PM inbox is now full and no longer accepting PM's.
Don't worry about the pics for now, but I will definitely take it the drill press if it's available.
I am on 0423 169170. Let... -
14th December 2019, 07:00 AM
Thread: Private Hobby Workshop Clearance Sale.
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VICTORIA Hi Delta, sorry to hear you have to go down this...
Hi Delta, sorry to hear you have to go down this path.
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11th November 2019, 04:52 PM
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QUEENSLAND Thanks Kev, how about $50 for the Finck book plus...
Thanks Kev, how about $50 for the Finck book plus the Fidgen Unplugged Workshop and you cover postage to 3451?
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11th November 2019, 06:45 AM
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QUEENSLAND Hi kfinch, I see you have David Finck's Making...
Hi kfinch, I see you have David Finck's Making and Mastering Woodplanes in the photo but not on the price list. Is this available? Thanks.
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9th November 2019, 06:38 AM
Thread: SCM 305mm cabinet saw
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VICTORIA Wow, some lucky soul will do well here. So much...
Wow, some lucky soul will do well here. So much saw for such a great price. Best of luck with the sale.
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10th September 2019, 09:01 PM
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Thanks Ian. I am guessing you mean the sliding...
Thanks Ian. I am guessing you mean the sliding storage units used in offices? That takes me back to another lifetime of earlier employment, but I actually really like that idea from a space-saving...
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10th September 2019, 08:56 PM
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Lol, not too far off the mark Tony, but in fact I...
Lol, not too far off the mark Tony, but in fact I am sleeping better after all the assistance and advice from this thread. A huge thanks again to all who have made suggestions, it's really...
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9th September 2019, 09:23 PM
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Cheers Lance, this is an excellent tip and one I...
Cheers Lance, this is an excellent tip and one I would almost surely have overlooked. Thanks so much.
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9th September 2019, 09:21 PM
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Hi Bob and thanks for joining in. Last week I...
Hi Bob and thanks for joining in. Last week I visited a local mate who fabricated some amazing bi-fold doors across the front of his shop - that might be a nice way to go for my internal wall,...
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9th September 2019, 09:16 PM
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Thanks Wongo, I take your point and essentially...
Thanks Wongo, I take your point and essentially agree; having said that I live in a climate with temps ranging from -8 to high 40's, so having a smaller space where I can economically influence the...
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9th September 2019, 09:06 PM
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Thanks Roy, yes agree totally. Maybe it would be...
Thanks Roy, yes agree totally. Maybe it would be a case of sharpening stones in the hand tool room and grinder in the workshop? I have seen people mount a grinder on a small board so it can live...
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9th September 2019, 09:02 PM
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Hey Dom, yeah the space around the thickie is on...
Hey Dom, yeah the space around the thickie is on my mind for sure. I figure out-feed is OK, with boards sliding onto the TS if necessary. Longer in-feed would be accommodated by turning the machine...
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9th September 2019, 08:58 PM
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Thanks Chris, expanding that space above the...
Thanks Chris, expanding that space above the windows to such an extent hadn't occurred to me, it's a great idea. Many thanks for chiming in.