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9th July 2014, 08:10 AM
Thread: Arbortech Contour Random Sander
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Dewalt, and it screams like a banshee. You don't...
Dewalt, and it screams like a banshee. You don't use it without hearing protection, certainly not for extended periods.
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8th July 2014, 08:52 PM
Thread: Arbortech Contour Random Sander
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Tks- hadn't looked at that. Was expecting to be...
Tks- hadn't looked at that. Was expecting to be able to walk in off the street to a retailer and buy one.
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8th July 2014, 06:29 PM
Thread: Arbortech Contour Random Sander
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Anyone know where you can buy one? Carbatec,...
Anyone know where you can buy one? Carbatec, Just Tools etc don't seem to list it.
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26th May 2014, 12:55 AM
Thread: ManSpace TV
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ManSpace TV
Gidday all,
If you are not aware, the Australian magazine ManSpace is making the jump to TV. (Given I write for the mag), I have been to many of the recordings of the show (aka Top Gear style)... -
16th June 2013, 10:55 PM
Thread: australian woodturning exhibition
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Only heard about the event today from someone...
Only heard about the event today from someone else who read about it here (and saw the original photos, before they were taken down).
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17th January 2012, 12:24 AM
Thread: 235mm (9 1/4") Circular Saw Options
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Triton is back - can't remember exact depth of...
Triton is back - can't remember exact depth of cut. Not the Chinese model either - the Taiwanese model is returning, and that is a bad boy. I've had one for over 10 years now. 2400W (at least when...
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7th January 2012, 11:54 AM
Thread: Free HEPA filter from Festool
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Free HEPA filter from Festool
Anyone heard if Festool Australia are honouring the same deal as in the USA, where owners of CT26/36 are given a free HEPA filter if their machine did not come with one?
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7th January 2012, 09:09 AM
Thread: Incra LS Super System
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I've always been very envious of your table Fred....
I've always been very envious of your table Fred. One day I will steal some of those concepts, especially the Incra template drawer - so cool.
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7th January 2012, 01:09 AM
Thread: Incra LS Super System
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I must be getting dense in my old age, but I...
I must be getting dense in my old age, but I don't understand what the issue with the Wonder Fence is? I never take mine off, and have a full range, and zeroing scales :?
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17th September 2011, 08:27 AM
Thread: Alternative accelerator for CA
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Hi Timberbits I really haven't looked into...
Hi Timberbits
I really haven't looked into alternative products at all, butI am definitely with you that it needs to be an aerosol and not a pump.
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16th September 2011, 11:58 AM
Thread: Alternative accelerator for CA
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Hi y'all, just to be clear, I wasn't implying...
Hi y'all, just to be clear, I wasn't implying that Timberbits isn't getting the results, but that, as in my previous post
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1st September 2010, 09:12 PM
Thread: Tormek DBS22
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Tormek DBS22
I'm sure you are all pretty aware that there is a new Tormek jig out there for sharpening drill bits, and a few might also know that I currently, somehow, have the only one in the country (actual...
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22nd August 2010, 03:23 PM
Thread: Table Saw Blade
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Look at the Flai blades, especially the U blade. ...
Look at the Flai blades, especially the U blade. Haven't formally reviewed it yet, but it is exceptional to say the least.
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11th July 2010, 02:35 PM
Thread: A Eureka moment
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I kept most of them at the full length, just the...
I kept most of them at the full length, just the situations where they stuck out the sides (such as for the stops), I wanted it to look as neat as the original. Cutting them down was so...
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30th June 2010, 10:58 PM
Thread: Toy kitchen and workbench
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Very nice work, and interpretation :) This...
Very nice work, and interpretation :)
This (from a later post) is the final result of the original design, painted by the child's Mum (although it is my daughter in the photo - it is her friend's... -
10th June 2010, 12:15 PM
Thread: CT36 w Boom Arm
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Increasing size and height of the shed - that'd...
Increasing size and height of the shed - that'd be the best solution by far.... one day :(
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10th June 2010, 01:07 AM
Thread: CT36 w Boom Arm
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CT36 w Boom Arm
I've been rapidly growing my collection of Festool in recent times (systainers breed!) and one of my latest acquisitions has been the CT36 (and even more recently the Boom Arm)
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24th January 2010, 02:36 PM
Thread: Has Triton abandoned Australia?
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Most likely it was just the popular/common Triton...
Most likely it was just the popular/common Triton brand shipping container....
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12th December 2009, 09:10 AM
Thread: Home made jig for flattening slabs
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It is a significant machine- a number of articles...
It is a significant machine- a number of articles are on Stu's Shed already, with plenty more to come, especially as I start putting it through its paces
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11th December 2009, 10:26 PM
Thread: Home made jig for flattening slabs
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Ah - cool! Tried finding it the old way (through...
Ah - cool! Tried finding it the old way (through the main forum directory aka Wood Forums front page!)
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11th December 2009, 07:45 PM
Thread: Group Purchase - Jet Clamps - EOI
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Interested as well- how will the price compare to...
Interested as well- how will the price compare to Jet Australia? Granted they only make a short version available, and none of those cross-dogs, so getting access to the dogs and larger sizes is...
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11th December 2009, 03:58 PM
Thread: I surrender ......
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Sheesh - that lot sounds mighty unpleasant for...
Sheesh - that lot sounds mighty unpleasant for sure. Cheap routers running big bits at 10,000 RPM is never a good combo, but I guess you've formed that opinion too!
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10th December 2009, 12:27 PM
Thread: Home made jig for flattening slabs
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Scooter made one aways back from an aluminium...
Scooter made one aways back from an aluminium ladder which I videoed at the end-of-year Forums BBQ at his place. I'd point you to the Forum video collection, but they seem to have vanished??
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8th December 2009, 01:34 PM
Thread: Triton/ rockwell superjaws
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Sorry Jack - that is still the budget version. ...
Sorry Jack - that is still the budget version. We were referring to the US Rockwell version, that will be sold under the "Worx Professional" brand in Oz. They will be around the $260 price point or...
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8th December 2009, 10:58 AM
Thread: Triton/ rockwell superjaws
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They just keep sinking the boot in don't they. ...
They just keep sinking the boot in don't they. Just when you thought it might have stabilised, another fundamental component of the original Triton armoury is given away. Oh, I'm sure Ryobi paid a...
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7th December 2009, 11:06 AM
Thread: Triton/ rockwell superjaws
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Still waiting to see it in Oz, although it must...
Still waiting to see it in Oz, although it must be very close (based on timelines I heard earlier in the year).
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7th December 2009, 11:01 AM
Thread: Which triton is better???
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Can't answer that question, but the "all...
Can't answer that question, but the "all independently owned" sounds wrong - I was under the impression that Sydney was the only independent, the rest all come under the Brisbane (Head Office)...
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4th December 2009, 10:59 PM
Thread: Which triton is better???
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The rumours are starting to come true........
The rumours are starting to come true........
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3rd December 2009, 07:05 PM
Thread: Which triton is better???
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My opinion of the MOF001 is that it is ok as a...
My opinion of the MOF001 is that it is ok as a table-mounted router, and ok handheld - nothing better than that. Even though it is smaller than the TRA, it is still rather top heavy for handheld...
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2nd December 2009, 04:37 PM
Thread: Triton Website ... have a look :-)
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That's the usual suspects. I assume the patents...
That's the usual suspects.
I assume the patents etc that were sold were the ones owned by GMC (which was 2 companies), and not the ones that Peter owned directly. Surprised about the router -... -
27th November 2009, 10:39 AM
Thread: Toy Kitchen WIP
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Called a Blowfly from T&T Design. Been featured...
Called a Blowfly from T&T Design. Been featured on Stu's Shed:
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26th November 2009, 10:39 PM
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I've heard nothing for as long. Has Global Power...
I've heard nothing for as long. Has Global Power Brands (GMC2) simply abandoned Australia?
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24th November 2009, 11:27 AM
Thread: Triton router bits
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Slight correction - it wasn't as a spiral bit...
Slight correction - it wasn't as a spiral bit replacement (higher quality), but as acme was getting to - better chip formation. It will result in a rougher finish because it was designed to be used...
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24th November 2009, 11:18 AM
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I found it here on eBay...
I found it here on eBay
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24th November 2009, 11:15 AM
Thread: Triton Website ... have a look :-)
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Global Power Brands is just GMC 2.0 isn't it? ...
Global Power Brands is just GMC 2.0 isn't it? Same CEO (afaik), owns ex GMC assets (eg Triton)
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24th November 2009, 10:54 AM
Thread: Festool, MFT, CMS and Incra?
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If you are seriously considering it, heading down...
If you are seriously considering it, heading down to Melbourne's Hands-On show in Feb might be the way to go. Plan it around one of Ideal Tools workshops and really get maximum...
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16th November 2009, 12:19 PM
Thread: Toy Kitchen WIP
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Toy Kitchen WIP
Am in the middle of making a couple of toy kitchens for friends for Xmas.
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12th November 2009, 02:09 PM
Thread: Domino on ebay
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Just :stirthepot: :sorry: anyone who thought I...
Just :stirthepot:
:sorry: anyone who thought I seriously considered $601.01 was anything more than buying a lottery ticket - same odds for winning, and cost even less.
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12th November 2009, 12:03 PM
Thread: Domino on ebay
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Of course not, but the statement was "The price...
Of course not, but the statement was "The price is more than what most Festool dealers would charge for a secondhand unit." and that is when the price was $601.01.
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9th November 2009, 11:10 PM
Thread: Domino on ebay
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I'm currently winning it with a bid of $601.01 ...
I'm currently winning it with a bid of $601.01 Are you seriously suggesting that I could get a secondhand unit, with a second systainer of dominos for that through a dealer? Really? Why doesn't so...
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9th November 2009, 09:57 PM
Thread: Cast iron router table design
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Hey no problem with that, and space is worth...
Hey no problem with that, and space is worth gold, so I spend my hard earned space on a separate router table as a conscious decision.
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9th November 2009, 04:35 PM
Thread: Cast iron router table design
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I've always preferred having the router table as...
I've always preferred having the router table as a separate machine in the shop, despite the extra space required. The latest iteration (in about a week's time) will see the router being given...
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9th November 2009, 04:04 PM
Thread: Domino on ebay
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Anyone who wins it and it turns out it has the...
Anyone who wins it and it turns out it has the Pin fence and would prefer the Tab fence - let me know and we can talk about an exchange (I have the newer Tab fence obviously).
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9th November 2009, 03:57 PM
Thread: Blower Blade for TPT15 Thicknesse
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What caused it? Recycled plastic used in the...
What caused it? Recycled plastic used in the manufacture and no radius in the corners of the blades where it attaches to the fan body. I blew a number of these fans doing the same as you - light...
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9th November 2009, 03:10 PM
Thread: Cast iron router table design
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Do you mean something like this? ...
Do you mean something like this?
http://stusshed.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/routertable-2.jpg?w=266&h=400
http://stusshed.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/routertable-3.jpg?w=400&h=266
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and yes - it looks to be the same as the one...
and yes - it looks to be the same as the one Rockler are selling.
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3rd November 2009, 08:59 PM
Thread: New Domino Shelf Drilling Jig :)
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Yeah, I'm screwed! And no, don't know what next....
Yeah, I'm screwed! And no, don't know what next. My Triton ROS has died (well the pad has, and spares are ???), so that might be one, but then I really enjoyed using the OF1400 at the alternate...
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Yes they are (or will be), but they won't be on...
Yes they are (or will be), but they won't be on their website for a while. If you are interested, contact Tony Forbes at the Brisbane Carbatec - he has the demo model and is the most up to speed...
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3rd November 2009, 07:26 PM
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Trapped at your desk, need to make sawdust?
Featured this (with mini video) on Stu's Shed
http://stusshed.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/deskplane-1.jpg?w=400&h=266
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CNC Shark
In case you missed it, I made this video of the CNC Shark at the Melbourne Wood Show
YouTube - CNCShark