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    Hello Bushmiller, Yes a happy result and easy to...

    Hello Bushmiller,
    Yes a happy result and easy to fix.
    I have contacted Carbatec and they have replacement brushes in stock ex Brisbane.
    I reckon that I will purchase a set to have as spares....
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    Thanks again for your assistance Chrism3. I am...

    Thanks again for your assistance Chrism3.
    I am happy to report that I have discovered the issue.
    One of the brushes was not making contact on the motor shaft which of course prevents the motor from...
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    Thank you for your suggestion. Yes I did swap...

    Thank you for your suggestion.
    Yes I did swap the good control unit to the faulty router and found that it made no difference. Which of course indicates that the issue is not the speed control.
    I...
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    TRA001 start issue

    Hello Triton router users,
    i have a couple of TRA001 units purchased at different times.
    My newest router has decided that it doesn’t want to run. I thought that there could be a problem with the...
  5. Thread: Bandsaw blades

    by BILLOJ
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    I recently purchased a couple of blades for my...

    I recently purchased a couple of blades for my 21” BS FROM Henry Bros.
    Should of done this years ago.
    I am pretty much a novice with bandsaw work but a couple of phone conversations
    with the...
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    BobL It seems that I have a similar bandsaw to...

    BobL It seems that I have a similar bandsaw to the one used to size the Macadamia branches.
    The sled that you use looks good. Do you have a previous post that shows the sled in more detail?...
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    Well another day for me to apply some of the...

    Well another day for me to apply some of the suggestions put by the members on the
    is forum.
    I am happy to report that I fitted a 16mm 6tpi blade to the machine and tuned it all best that I could....
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    I have had a look for previous posts on this...

    I have had a look for previous posts on this forum for bandsaw tuning and have not come up with anything to date.
    Can you offer your thoughts on tuning please.
    Bill.
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    Thank you everyone for your replies. The comments...

    Thank you everyone for your replies. The comments are appreciated and I will now do some research on blade availability.
    I have had my suspicions about the 32mm blade due to the fact that the...
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    Bandsaw blades for resawing

    I have a Carbatec 21” bandsaw that I purchased new about 10 years ago.
    My intention was and is use this mainly for resawing. The machine has enough power in my option, to drive a 32mm blade.
    I...
  11. Thread: Kapex

    by BILLOJ
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    Kapex

    Thanks for your comments Old Hilly and Graeme Cook.
    i have tried to hold back on my disappointment in this whole affair.
    i guess I am a little too forgiving by nature but I suppose that’s how I am...
  12. Thread: Kapex

    by BILLOJ
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    Kapex recall

    An update to my comments about my experience with the Kapex recall.
    Briefly : I delivered my machine to local Total Tools centre (Mackay Qld) they sent it on to service agent, I think in Brisbane....
  13. Thread: Kapex

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    Kapex

    An update to the recall issue.
    I contacted the service agents to try and find the status of my Kapex machine.
    Spoke to a fellow who was very helpful, he called me several hours later to say that...
  14. Thread: Kapex

    by BILLOJ
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    Thanks for your response Graeme. Yes that will...

    Thanks for your response Graeme.
    Yes that will be my first line of enquiry. I have been trying to exercise some patience and time has slipped away.
    I was assured that I would receive a phone call...
  15. Thread: Kapex

    by BILLOJ
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    Kapex recall

    Took my Kapex to our local Total Tools store as instructed, on the 18th May.
    I must say that the staff at Total Tools were very pleasant and helpful.
    Here we are on the 24th June and I haven’t...
  16. Thread: Kapex

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    I responded to my notice last week and received a...

    I responded to my notice last week and received a reply suggesting that I will be contacted, nothing since.
    I guess that this recall could become complicated.
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    Metal protection

    Hello
    i have problems maintaining the quality of the surface of various different woodworking machinery. That is cast iron tops and decks. Most of my gear is run of the mill quality, made for...
  18. Thread: Sherwood YF-870

    by BILLOJ
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    Thanks for the comments, much appreciated. i...

    Thanks for the comments, much appreciated.
    i guess that sharpening saw blades is not a simple matter. It seems that after looking at the information on both of these units that it’s only possible to...
  19. Thread: Suitable Glue

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    Thanks Lappa i will true your suggestions when I...

    Thanks Lappa
    i will true your suggestions when I next work with this timber.
  20. Thread: Sherwood YF-870

    by BILLOJ
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    Sherwood YF-870

    Hello, has anyone had any experience with using the Sherwood YF-870 Circular SW Sharpener.
    I am interested in trying to resharpen some of my blunt saw blades, any information or suggestions for a...
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    Hello Bob. As a long time lurker and now...

    Hello Bob. As a long time lurker and now occasional contributor (albeit asking questions) I am extremely grateful for the effort that yourself and others have put into this forum.
    The...
  22. Thread: Suitable Glue

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    Suitable Glue

    Hello, I am looking for some advice please.
    i have some semi hardwood timber (northern box) that I would like to join on the edge wood. This timber appears to be slightly oily and I have experienced...
  23. Thread: Suitable Glue

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    Hello China thanks your response, the timber is...

    Hello China thanks your response, the timber is separating on the glue line in all cases. The timber itself is fine. I don’t blame the glue as I like the product and have used it on a number of...
  24. Thread: Suitable Glue

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    Thank you for the response Junkie and elanjacobs....

    Thank you for the response Junkie and elanjacobs. I haven’t had a problem with the Titebond before but I haven’t laminated such hard wood either. Perhaps the finecut sawblade I use to size the pieces...
  25. Thread: Suitable Glue

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    Suitable Glue

    Hello all, I am hoping someone will be able to offer advice on which glue to use on my basic chopping board project.
    i have used Titebond 111 on a board where I have tried to have the end wood as...
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    Thanks for the welcome Ross. I am hoping that I...

    Thanks for the welcome Ross.
    I am hoping that I may be able to find some time to enjoy participating in this forum now.
    Bill.
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    Thanks for the reply. Yes I am referring to the...

    Thanks for the reply. Yes I am referring to the painted scales on the series 2000 WCA201. These are on the inner guide.
    I also have an old MK3 model and the stickers on this unit are still in...
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    Triton table problem

    Hello, has anyone had a problem with the measuring gauge on the Triton table fence fading with use. Mine has almost completely worn away over the years.
    i guess that they are only a transfer type...
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