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30th October 2021, 09:28 AM
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Yes. This was a plus for the DeWalt compared to...
Yes. This was a plus for the DeWalt compared to similar offerings from other manufactures. I can stack a 6mm and a 4mm flat top blade set on mine.
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15th October 2021, 07:28 PM
Thread: A recent discovery
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Thanks for posting kamusur. I'm partial to using...
Thanks for posting kamusur. I'm partial to using a threaded rod as a round file for wood. Works a treat.
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15th October 2021, 08:35 AM
Thread: Track Saw Square
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A cheaper solution is to just clamp your track to...
A cheaper solution is to just clamp your track to a large rafter square. It works a treat and is well worth the $20!
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14th October 2021, 12:32 PM
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I put a Diablo D1060XZ on mine. It's a 60 tooth...
I put a Diablo D1060XZ on mine. It's a 60 tooth blade. Great improvement over the original blade and it works fine with the riving knife.
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13th October 2021, 10:35 AM
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Ive got one too - and thought about integrating...
Ive got one too - and thought about integrating it into a workbench. In the end I did the same as PFH and put it on a rolling cabinet that slides away under my workbench.
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7th October 2021, 08:38 AM
Thread: HELP - Hand Plane woes
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D.W's post suggesting you buy a view scope, is a...
D.W's post suggesting you buy a view scope, is a good one. When I got into to sharpening knives I bought a little usb microscope (they are quite cheap) which allows you to see the 'edge' on your...
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5th October 2021, 05:34 PM
Thread: Never again
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Looking good. Great job! - - - Updated - - - ...
Looking good. Great job!
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4th October 2021, 05:16 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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Gee, I remember seeing these in Bunnies and...
Gee, I remember seeing these in Bunnies and thinking at $75 they must be too cheap to be any good.
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4th October 2021, 11:00 AM
Thread: Lockdown syndrome
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My list is nearly the same and I still put it off...
My list is nearly the same and I still put it off for tomorrow.
Sturdee, sorry to hear about your situation. I hope the treatment works out and that list can grow a bit.
Cheers -
4th October 2021, 10:50 AM
Thread: Mods to Timbecon 3hp cyclone
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For clarity's sake, what is the issue with the...
For clarity's sake, what is the issue with the cyclone option? Is it because the fittings just can't be change to 6"?
I'm asking as I will have to do something quite similar down the road.
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3rd October 2021, 04:56 PM
Thread: Never again
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Bugger! That is indeed a run of bad luck....
Bugger! That is indeed a run of bad luck. Hopefully it will just get replaced.
Now we'll really see if their customer service is up to scratch.
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30th September 2021, 06:03 PM
Thread: Never again
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It's a shame their communication was not better....
It's a shame their communication was not better. A lot of business are struggling and some use covid as an excuse for their sloppy service.
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30th September 2021, 12:08 PM
Thread: Greetings from Stephen from Orange, NSW
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Welcome aboard. Orange is a nice part of the...
Welcome aboard. Orange is a nice part of the world!
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30th September 2021, 12:04 PM
Thread: Looking for floor protector suggestions
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Also be careful with the surface where the guitar...
Also be careful with the surface where the guitar makes contact with the stand. A lot of expensive guitars are still finished in Nitro and it reacts with a lot of rubber/plastic products.
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27th September 2021, 11:54 AM
Thread: Work Bench - choices
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I've been thinking about a better bench myself...
I've been thinking about a better bench myself but I don't have the gear to deal with rough sawn timber.
I'm tempted to try the Cosman idea of using multiple layers of mdf for the top surface.
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27th September 2021, 11:46 AM
Thread: Restoring an old writing slope
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Yes the bench looks great! And a nice little...
Yes the bench looks great! And a nice little stash of timber behind it.
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25th September 2021, 04:46 PM
Thread: Detroit Plunge/Tracksaw
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I think the scribing feature allows you to make a...
I think the scribing feature allows you to make a very shallow cut before making the full cut to provide a very clean cut.
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24th September 2021, 10:54 AM
Thread: Detroit Plunge/Tracksaw
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Sorry no experience with the Detroit other than...
Sorry no experience with the Detroit other than considering it when I was looking at Tracksaws. I put off buying for years because I just couldn't decide - in the end I also went with the TS55. It...
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18th September 2021, 04:11 PM
Thread: Which plane to buy next?
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Hi Mountain Ash, It's a Lie Nielsen #4 - and...
Hi Mountain Ash,
It's a Lie Nielsen #4 - and yes the handles are Cherry.
It's my first Lie Nielsen - I thought I'd find out whether all the hype is true.
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17th September 2021, 05:31 PM
Thread: Which plane to buy next?
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This turned up today. 501114 I am pretty...
This turned up today.
501114
I am pretty impressed so far and look forward to giving it a challenging work out. I am still on the hunt for a number # 7.
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14th September 2021, 01:17 PM
Thread: Which plane to buy next?
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Thanks Chief. I appreciate the information. ...
Thanks Chief. I appreciate the information.
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14th September 2021, 11:34 AM
Thread: Which plane to buy next?
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Thanks Ian - that makes perfect sense. I'm...
Thanks Ian - that makes perfect sense. I'm already on the lookout for one.
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14th September 2021, 09:15 AM
Thread: Which plane to buy next?
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Hi Chief - was that a special blade or did you...
Hi Chief - was that a special blade or did you just by a spare blade and hone it to 50 degrees? Thanks.
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14th September 2021, 09:06 AM
Thread: Which plane to buy next?
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Thank you all. You are so generous with you time...
Thank you all. You are so generous with you time and wise advice.
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13th September 2021, 09:05 PM
Thread: Which plane to buy next?
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Thanks everybody for the thought provoking posts....
Thanks everybody for the thought provoking posts.
Ian, I hadn't even considered getting a 7 - but I find it an intriguing suggestion and one I will consider.
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13th September 2021, 02:32 PM
Thread: Which plane to buy next?
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Which plane to buy next?
Hi all,
I Haven't posted for a while but have recently retired and able to spend much more time in the shed. I want to expand my plane collection which currently consists of a Luban Low Angle Jack... -
12th September 2020, 10:17 AM
Thread: Guitar amp cabinet finsih
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Looks like a Tweed Deluxe or a Champ cabinet -...
Looks like a Tweed Deluxe or a Champ cabinet - why not finish in tweed or tolex?
Any gloss finish is going to get scratched the first time you take it to a gig.
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9th September 2020, 05:32 PM
Thread: My beautiful mate, Missy
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I don't agree dogs are more important than family...
I don't agree dogs are more important than family - they are family. They become your best mate in a flash and there is nothing harder thing than saying good bye to one.
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9th September 2020, 05:22 PM
Thread: McJing - Absolutely awesome service!
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I buy from them regularly and there service is...
I buy from them regularly and there service is excellent and a visit to their shop is a pleasant experience with plenty to look at. But don't expect to see boutique brands - more fit for purpose...
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4th September 2020, 05:10 PM
Thread: Hi My quest to build a guitar
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Welcome aboard. You can never have too many...
Welcome aboard. You can never have too many guitars or tools to make guitars.
Cheers -
31st August 2020, 05:38 PM
Thread: Unicorn in depth article
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All I could get was the small size - I had to...
All I could get was the small size - I had to drill and file to get it fit on the grinder. It needed to be supported with two very large washers.
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29th August 2020, 10:47 AM
Thread: H&F 8” bench grinder
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N.S.W. Not a problem riverbuilder - just me making a...
Not a problem riverbuilder - just me making a dumb joke.
It looks like a good grinder - wish I'd seen it before i bought a new one a couple of weeks back.
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29th August 2020, 09:22 AM
Thread: H&F 8” bench grinder
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N.S.W. Going by the pictures it must be a northern...
Going by the pictures it must be a northern hemisphere model :D:)
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28th August 2020, 05:17 PM
Thread: 8000 Grit King Waterstone
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VICTORIA The Waterstone arrived safe and sound today. ...
The Waterstone arrived safe and sound today.
Thanks for packing it so well and posting so quickly.
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25th August 2020, 06:04 PM
Thread: Unicorn in depth article
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Awh you're just showing off! :2tsup: But nice...
Awh you're just showing off! :2tsup:
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25th August 2020, 02:43 PM
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+1 on the Triton MOF001. I find it to be a good...
+1 on the Triton MOF001. I find it to be a good all round but I do have a little Makita for trim work.
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25th August 2020, 02:39 PM
Thread: Hi Guys/Girls,
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Welcome Brian. Good to have you aboard. Leave...
Welcome Brian.
Good to have you aboard. Leave some of the stupid questions for me :)
Cheers -
25th August 2020, 02:36 PM
Thread: Unicorn in depth article
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I'm having good results except for end grain. For...
I'm having good results except for end grain. For end grain I still need to finish on a stone and hone.
I expect its just me - so I'll keep on experimenting.
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25th August 2020, 01:29 PM
Thread: 8000 Grit King Waterstone
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VICTORIA Yes - that's a big 'I'll Take It' Thanks.
Yes - that's a big 'I'll Take It'
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25th August 2020, 11:58 AM
Thread: 8000 Grit King Waterstone
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VICTORIA Ok. Sold. PM me your bank details and I'll...
Ok. Sold.
PM me your bank details and I'll send you the money.
Thanks
Glenn -
Sorry cant add anything about the blade but I...
Sorry cant add anything about the blade but I purchased the 3 inch one but I wish I'd bought the next size up. It always seem to be a smidge too small for my dovetail work.
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25th August 2020, 09:07 AM
Thread: 8000 Grit King Waterstone
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VICTORIA Hi - would you do $90 posted? Thanks
Hi - would you do $90 posted?
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22nd August 2020, 09:32 AM
Thread: Cancer, again.
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Positive thoughts. All the best.
Positive thoughts. All the best.
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22nd August 2020, 09:29 AM
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Paypal. And have had no drama.
Paypal. And have had no drama.
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21st August 2020, 03:45 PM
Thread: Unicorn in depth article
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Thanks for preserving with this - I am soaking it...
Thanks for preserving with this - I am soaking it up and having limited success.
I don't think I am getting it quite as sharp as when I hone with a stone and strop. But it does seem to last.
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20th August 2020, 04:36 PM
Thread: Planer or jointer..which way to go?
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You're looking at this all wrong! :; The only...
You're looking at this all wrong! :;
The only reason to take on domestic improvements is to justify buying more gear.
Why settle for a belt sander. Opportunity don't knock all that often!
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18th August 2020, 04:16 PM
Thread: Woodpecker Precision Triangle 150
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N.S.W. Thanks Ruddy. The parcel arrived today safe and...
Thanks Ruddy. The parcel arrived today safe and sound.
Thanks for packing so well and sending so quickly.
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What a ripper. Don't think it's going to move...
What a ripper. Don't think it's going to move around on you!
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14th August 2020, 07:45 PM
Thread: Clifton 770 Bullnose Shoulder plane
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N.S.W. Ruddy - i think you just put the price up. You...
Ruddy - i think you just put the price up. You already had it down to $210. You must be from marketing :D.
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14th August 2020, 06:55 PM
Thread: Woodpecker Precision Triangle 150
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N.S.W. I'll take it. Thanks
I'll take it. Thanks