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26th July 2017, 10:30 AM
Thread: door weight question
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thanks fellas, good to know those information.
thanks fellas, good to know those information.
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24th July 2017, 04:21 PM
Thread: door weight question
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door weight question
I am replacing an existing entrance door with a solid timber door.
The new door is roughly 30kg.
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16th February 2016, 07:55 PM
Thread: What wood for cabinetry and furniture?
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Sound exactly what I'd do. Or alternatively use...
Sound exactly what I'd do.
Or alternatively use plywood with veneer then it's relatively flat. And just edge with real wood or even banding -
16th February 2016, 05:02 PM
Thread: What wood for cabinetry and furniture?
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any suggestions on how to join narrower boards eg...
any suggestions on how to join narrower boards eg 100mm for a 600mm sideboard?
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16th February 2016, 05:01 PM
Thread: What wood for cabinetry and furniture?
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Guess i am not the only one with frustration. In...
Guess i am not the only one with frustration.
In an ideal world, I would want to use real timber for all parts, but it's just way too expensive.
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15th February 2016, 09:58 PM
Thread: What wood for cabinetry and furniture?
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$400 a sheet is ridiculous, hope it's veneered. ...
$400 a sheet is ridiculous, hope it's veneered.
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15th February 2016, 08:28 PM
Thread: What wood for cabinetry and furniture?
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Just say for a sideboard for instance. You...
Just say for a sideboard for instance.
You wouldn't use real timber all around would you? Because getting timber in 2 meters long by 60cm deep would cost a fortune for all sides.
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15th February 2016, 07:56 PM
Thread: What wood for cabinetry and furniture?
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real timber is just so expensive to even make...
real timber is just so expensive to even make ANYTHING.
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15th February 2016, 06:40 PM
Thread: What wood for cabinetry and furniture?
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The problem i'm having is marketing my...
The problem i'm having is marketing my furnitures.
When people are constantly comparing a wood furniture, which would cost $500-1000 simply for wood to something that's like in Freedom.
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15th February 2016, 03:24 PM
Thread: What wood for cabinetry and furniture?
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Why do I have an impression that most stuff they...
Why do I have an impression that most stuff they sell at Freedom are simply particleboards with veneer?
I find that it's hard to sell commercially with real timber, as most customers find those... -
14th February 2016, 10:53 PM
Thread: What wood for cabinetry and furniture?
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What wood for cabinetry and furniture?
Can some experienced furniture and cabinet makers give some advice on what wood should be used for making cabinets, sideboards and bookshelves.
I'm only a hobbyist and have only managed to use... -
11th February 2016, 02:21 PM
Thread: Festool Plug It question
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Thanks. That cleared things up.
Thanks. That cleared things up.
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9th February 2016, 08:23 AM
Thread: Festool Plug It question
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Festool Plug It question
I'm about to get some tools from UK. Is it as simple as changing the plug it cord to use in australia
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21st January 2016, 11:28 PM
Thread: Oil based polyurethane problem on pine
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Didn't get a chance to use sanding sealer for...
Didn't get a chance to use sanding sealer for this job. Maybe next time. Decided to use a short nap roller, worked out much better than a foam brush. I would only recommend using a brush for hard to...
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21st January 2016, 04:55 PM
Thread: Which Dust Extractor would you buy?
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Yep, exactly that.
Yep, exactly that.
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21st January 2016, 03:57 PM
Thread: Which Dust Extractor would you buy?
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Purchased the Fein Dustex 25L, no regrets. so...
Purchased the Fein Dustex 25L, no regrets.
so far so good.
did a comparison in store which had both Festool and Fein.
The Fein was better in many aspects.
1. Most quiet compared to all the... -
20th January 2016, 11:02 PM
Thread: Oil based polyurethane problem on pine
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Yeah I might try rollers as well since I can have...
Yeah I might try rollers as well since I can have some, but I might also try to thin the poly as it seems rather thick and dries pretty quick. So it's hard to avoid brush marks
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20th January 2016, 05:57 PM
Thread: Oil based polyurethane problem on pine
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I might try that
I might try that
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20th January 2016, 04:55 PM
Thread: Oil based polyurethane problem on pine
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I can see there are two problems. I am going...
I can see there are two problems.
I am going over the same area twice and it leaves smudges. The reason for that is because the surface kept soaking up the initial layer. What grade of sanding paper... -
20th January 2016, 03:37 PM
Thread: Oil based polyurethane problem on pine
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Oil based polyurethane problem on pine
I've used polycrylic(water based poly) on pine before and it was easier to use. However when I used oil based polyurethane for this job, I've been experiencing with the finish. There are two...
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12th January 2016, 08:07 AM
Thread: Which Dust Extractor would you buy?
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How do you know I haven't!? Stop being rude mate!...
How do you know I haven't!? Stop being rude mate! Close thread please.
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11th January 2016, 10:10 AM
Thread: Which Dust Extractor would you buy?
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Managed to find an old model Dustex 25 for the...
Managed to find an old model Dustex 25 for the price of the Karcher.
Not sure if they are any good. There seems to be a mixed review on this product.
Some have actually returned it, because it... -
9th January 2016, 08:32 PM
Thread: Which Dust Extractor would you buy?
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Anyone had experience with the Karcher?
Anyone had experience with the Karcher?
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9th January 2016, 01:29 PM
Thread: Which Dust Extractor would you buy?
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I have those DC you're talking about. This...
I have those DC you're talking about. This machine is strictly for sanding, circular saw, jigsaw, smaller power tools , cleaning up dust, etc.
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9th January 2016, 10:16 AM
Thread: Which Dust Extractor would you buy?
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Can you further explain the difference between a...
Can you further explain the difference between a dust extractor and a vacuum cleaner?
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8th January 2016, 08:02 PM
Thread: Which Dust Extractor would you buy?
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While the Fein and Festool is undoubtedly good...
While the Fein and Festool is undoubtedly good for collecting dust, in not sure if Karcher is in the same range.
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8th January 2016, 03:23 PM
Thread: Which Dust Extractor would you buy?
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Which Dust Extractor would you buy?
Currently using a ShopVac for power tools and clean up. I don't like being noisy and doesn't have automatic power on feature like the German vacuums.
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8th January 2016, 11:23 AM
Thread: Venting DC outside question
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Cheers.
Cheers.
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8th January 2016, 10:42 AM
Thread: Venting DC outside question
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Venting DC outside question
I've put up a garden shed to store the DC away from the garage.
When people speak about venting the DC outside.
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6th January 2016, 04:44 PM
Thread: Dust Extractor auto start-on power
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thanks. I might give that a go.
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6th January 2016, 04:23 PM
Thread: Dust Extractor auto start-on power
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Does it ever require you to press several times,...
Does it ever require you to press several times, because the damn thing won't register the signal?
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6th January 2016, 02:49 PM
Thread: Dust Extractor auto start-on power
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I've got those remotes now. The one I'm using...
I've got those remotes now.
The one I'm using is Arlec and it's crap.
Often doesn't turn on or off. It's very temperamental. -
6th January 2016, 12:14 PM
Thread: Dust Extractor auto start-on power
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the remote that's offered in the US, doesn't stop...
the remote that's offered in the US, doesn't stop the DC when power tool is switched off.
There's a few second delay after the power tool has been stopped. -
6th January 2016, 09:58 AM
Thread: Dust Extractor auto start-on power
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Dust Extractor auto start-on power
I know there are devices you can buy in the US, which starts the dust extractor when you power on your power tool. eg. sander.
just like the Festool vacuums.
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3rd January 2016, 09:49 PM
Thread: Compound Mitre Box
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I was into woodwork, didn't know I had to read...
I was into woodwork, didn't know I had to read Egyptian history.
Is there a simple calculator to build this?
I'm trying to build something to place inside the router table, to improve dust... -
3rd January 2016, 06:26 PM
Thread: Compound Mitre Box
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Compound Mitre Box
I am trying to make a compound mitre box without a mitre saw.
Is this achievable?
I can't seem to find the correct degrees for the mitee and compound. I've used those online calculators but... -
30th December 2015, 11:21 PM
Thread: Sound insulation for garden shed setup
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so the muffler is simply to vent air out but...
so the muffler is simply to vent air out but through a baffled box?
I've actually tried to close the entire door on the shed, due to material of the shed(thin metal sheets), the noise is still... -
30th December 2015, 09:34 PM
Thread: Sound insulation for garden shed setup
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So I would have a short hose feeding into a...
So I would have a short hose feeding into a baffled box. Then the other side will also hook up a hose which goes to my machines.
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30th December 2015, 07:46 PM
Thread: Sound insulation for garden shed setup
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I thought the muffler was actually fitted inside...
I thought the muffler was actually fitted inside the hose. So it's essentially a wooden box which the hose feeds into?
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30th December 2015, 06:42 PM
Thread: Sound insulation for garden shed setup
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I'm little confused. Am I building a muffler...
I'm little confused. Am I building a muffler inside the DC? Or sound insulation in the shed? Also what is a baffle box? Is that a box outside of the entire shed ? Or just a small box inside the DC?
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30th December 2015, 01:38 PM
Thread: Sound insulation for garden shed setup
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Sound insulation for garden shed setup
I've relocated my DC to my garden shed. instead of being loud inside the garage, now it's outside to annoy the neighbours even more. :)
Any way to improve the sound level? Not really keen on... -
27th December 2015, 01:10 PM
Thread: Installing Room Air Filter
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Installing Room Air Filter
Has anyone successfully installed a room air filter without drilling into the ceiling or wall? The current building structure already have two rails along both side of the garage to hold the garage...
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27th December 2015, 12:15 PM
Thread: Triton Router broken?
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Thanks guys . The collet wasn't depressed enough...
Thanks guys . The collet wasn't depressed enough to lock . I managed to get it working. But the router still drops due to vibrations
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27th December 2015, 02:07 AM
Thread: Triton Router broken?
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Triton Router broken?
I've not had the triton router for long. It was working until recently, I want to confirm whether it is genuinely broken or I am not doing something right before I send it in for repair.
I've... -
26th December 2015, 09:53 PM
Thread: exhaust fan as air filter?
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The latter
The latter
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26th December 2015, 08:59 PM
Thread: exhaust fan as air filter?
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That's disappointing. Haha. Got any...
That's disappointing. Haha. Got any recommendation where I can find the right type of fan?
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26th December 2015, 05:43 PM
Thread: exhaust fan as air filter?
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I bought this fan , hoping to make a room filter....
I bought this fan , hoping to make a room filter.
The fan is powerful as blowing, however it doesn't seem to draw the air at all.
Is this because it needs a tube at the rear to create a vacuum?... -
26th December 2015, 05:38 PM
Thread: Table saw rust and scratches
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Used P800 wet and dry sandpaper with WD40,...
Used P800 wet and dry sandpaper with WD40, managed to remove the glue.
However, introduced more scuffs. Anyway, guess it's inevitable. -
26th December 2015, 10:00 AM
Thread: Table saw rust and scratches
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Is steel wool a better option as opposed to et...
Is steel wool a better option as opposed to et and dry sandpaper? And will it remove scratches?
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26th December 2015, 09:04 AM
Thread: Table saw rust and scratches
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Table saw rust and scratches
I've only got the table saw for over a week and rust started to appear? Is this normal? Any way to remove rust and scratches on cast iron?