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11th April 2024, 12:31 PM
Thread: Thicknesser advice
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Best advice i've been given when purchasing...
Best advice i've been given when purchasing machinery.
Go and have a look and have a play. If they going to be portable, pick them up, lift them from the floor to the bench. Move anything that... -
27th March 2024, 12:17 PM
Thread: Multitool blades
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HELP I'd stick to any of the reputable brands, ie...
I'd stick to any of the reputable brands, ie milwaukee, makita, diablo, bosche etc.
Multitool blades are relatively cheap and don't particularly last very long to warrant buying cheap blades, so... -
25th March 2024, 02:29 PM
Thread: Solar lights for a Newbie
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Do you see yourself working late into the night?,...
Do you see yourself working late into the night?, if not i'd recommend going a different route and boost natural lighting into the space ie through skylights. We've got a few inside our place they...
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5th February 2024, 01:29 PM
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are you trying to change the look of it or...
are you trying to change the look of it or refresh the finish?
As if it were me i'd give it a good sanding with an RO sander, mostly to scuff up the surface. Clean it with some sugar soap, let it... -
25th January 2024, 04:46 PM
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We're not talking coffee beans here that go stale...
We're not talking coffee beans here that go stale after a month of being roasted.
You'll be fine, I've had tb3 sit in an uninsulated shed for years and they still pour fine. Once they get gluggy... -
31st December 2023, 07:08 PM
Thread: Power Sharpening Options
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I'd recommend getting a CBN wheel and sticking it...
I'd recommend getting a CBN wheel and sticking it on your current grinder, no need for slow speed grinder as CBN wheels do not heat your tools any where near as quickly as regular grinding wheels...
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21st December 2023, 02:51 PM
Thread: Charcuterie Boards
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love these boards! Particularly like the fact...
love these boards!
Particularly like the fact that they are no nonsense board that allows the natural beauty of the wood to be its defining feature rather than alot of boards i see these days that... -
4th December 2023, 12:24 PM
Thread: Vacuum bag recommendations
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If your filters are getting caked up you've most...
If your filters are getting caked up you've most likely got a leak, the wet bag most probably contributed as any moisture would have caused the dust to cake on solid, severely limiting the machines...
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30th November 2023, 12:23 PM
Thread: Help Carbatec MJ2325D Table saw
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Google the part number, the number is generally...
Google the part number, the number is generally the original manufacturers part number that has been badged "Carbatec" any of the user manuals will be able to guide you to what you're trying to do.
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30th November 2023, 12:11 PM
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No idea about HE guide, love my MKII. I find...
No idea about HE guide, love my MKII.
I find with the MKII, technique is key. Bit too much pressure on one side and it'll start to skew, but its easy enough to even out by adding pressure on the... -
28th November 2023, 01:46 PM
Thread: Do dust mask become less safe over time?
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Its generally recommended that the filters get...
Its generally recommended that the filters get replaced every 3-6 months of regular use. As BobL states as a DIYer you could probably let this go for bit longer depending on how you've stored them....
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10th November 2023, 03:16 PM
Thread: Power in the Shed
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Would second speaking to a sparky (or two or...
Would second speaking to a sparky (or two or three) and outline what you are planning on running. As they will then spec your system according to the appropriate standards.
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10th November 2023, 03:08 PM
Thread: Woodwork design software
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i started using sketchup many years ago, but...
i started using sketchup many years ago, but switched over to Fusion360 a few years ago and haven't looked elsewhere
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9th November 2023, 02:00 AM
Thread: New Tablesaw Mitre Gauge Recommendations
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Not really, at full extension, the far edge gets...
Not really, at full extension, the far edge gets little bit iffy, at which point I'd opt to use a sled over a mitre guage
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8th November 2023, 07:11 PM
Thread: Pocketholes in 16mm melamine?
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Particle board, didn't realise ikea/officeworks...
Particle board, didn't realise ikea/officeworks did anything in solid timber...
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8th November 2023, 06:20 PM
Thread: New Tablesaw Mitre Gauge Recommendations
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depends if you need it or not. Majority of...
depends if you need it or not.
Majority of the time mine is set to one of a handful of angles i commonly use, for me having the extra detents will increase the likelihood of selecting the wrong... -
8th November 2023, 05:15 PM
Thread: Pocketholes in 16mm melamine?
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Case for Pocket holes: - You're in need of...
Case for Pocket holes:
- You're in need of something quick
- You plan on pulling it apart at some point
- You don't have many clamps
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7th November 2023, 12:35 AM
Thread: Motorising A Push Bike
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The issue with putting a decent sized motor of...
The issue with putting a decent sized motor of anything is to do with safety or the perceived safety of the vehicle. Ie is everything spec'ed to work together for example are the tyres/brakes going...
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6th November 2023, 10:43 PM
Thread: New Tablesaw Mitre Gauge Recommendations
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I've got an incra, very useful when you start...
I've got an incra, very useful when you start factoring all the add-ons like flip stops and extensions. Sure there are others that are cheaper, but as far as I'm concerned the incra leaves little to...
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6th November 2023, 12:33 PM
Thread: Cutting full panels the easy way?
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The way i see it, its the loading part that is...
The way i see it, its the loading part that is difficult, cutting is easy.
So, when i need to break sheet goods down, I'd set up some saw horses to lay the sheets on, back the ute up slide sheets... -
30th October 2023, 04:53 PM
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I'm in the same boat you are currently building...
I'm in the same boat you are currently building storage with drawers.
The issue i find with building anything for storage is you need to have what you're planning on storing in mind, without this... -
17th October 2023, 06:31 PM
Thread: Routing a rounded channel
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you could also do that with a table saw and a...
you could also do that with a table saw and a couple of straight edges, so no need to get a routerbit for a once off job.
A quick google/youtube search will point you in the right direction.
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7th October 2023, 05:09 PM
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Sounds good, but dust extraction options are...
Sounds good, but dust extraction options are pretty limited
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3rd October 2023, 06:48 PM
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Have you reached out to AAMI? From my experience...
Have you reached out to AAMI?
From my experience with AAMI, they are not a budget home insurance company but they do offer home business insurance. They do have clauses that may prevent them from... -
19th September 2023, 02:23 PM
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Getting a 6m hose is probably going to be the...
Getting a 6m hose is probably going to be the biggest limitation. have you considered buying one and running some pvc ducting?
Mine is currently setup with 2" pvc ducting, any vacuum can then be... -
17th September 2023, 02:13 AM
Thread: Domino into melamine
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short answer not very long. I've made some...
short answer not very long.
I've made some forms turned on a lathe using chipboard. I was sharpening my chisels every 10 mins or so in order to keep turning, so its def hard on the tools. -
8th September 2023, 02:57 PM
Thread: drawer runners
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find a buddy with an ABN (or set one up for...
find a buddy with an ABN (or set one up for yourself) and set up a trade account with your local cabinet hardware distributor.
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7th September 2023, 07:32 PM
Thread: Suitable finish for a sand pit?
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i'd opt for no finish. Unless you're making it...
i'd opt for no finish.
Unless you're making it for your grandies (and you're expecting lots) i'd skip the finish. kids will outgrow the sandpit well and truely before wood rot becomes an issue.
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22nd August 2023, 01:14 PM
Thread: Band saw advice required
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Second Mobyturns view, Look for any bandsaw...
Second Mobyturns view,
Look for any bandsaw >14" with a solid column.
Good sharp blades are key, and guides set up correctly will reduce/eliminate drift. HP isn't that important, and most... -
21st August 2023, 01:30 PM
Thread: Recommended Jointers?
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i've got a mix of Sherwood and Carbatec stuff in...
i've got a mix of Sherwood and Carbatec stuff in my shed. In my experience the Carbatec stuff is no frills machinery that just works (and lasts). Sherwood on the other hand tries to do the same but...
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10th August 2023, 02:23 PM
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i'd give everything a good scrub with steel brush...
i'd give everything a good scrub with steel brush to remove any loose bits, then proceed to sand, start with 120 grit then go to 180. Wipe everything down with tack cloth and proceed with oil finish....
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8th August 2023, 06:51 PM
Thread: How do they do it???
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i've seen legs made using mouldings from...
i've seen legs made using mouldings from Bunnings. Obviously if your clients are after a single piece made from the same species this method won't work, but the process is:
- Get a square blank and... -
8th August 2023, 06:25 PM
Thread: Sleep deprived
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obviously everyone's experiences are different...
obviously everyone's experiences are different and i'd recommend seeking the services of a GP is you're really struggling with it.
As for me normally when i wake up at night and can't get back to... -
8th August 2023, 06:16 PM
Thread: Tpg email service closer!
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From what i gather there's a few steps to carry...
From what i gather there's a few steps to carry out to migrate your email to "The messaging Company" but once you do you've got a year to sort everything out or longer. Obviously if they don't start...
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7th August 2023, 09:25 PM
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No worries, it's probably one of the better...
No worries, it's probably one of the better written manuals out there. When I use mine I always have it opened and go through step by step.
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6th August 2023, 12:50 PM
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Are you using a sacrificial board behind the cut?...
Are you using a sacrificial board behind the cut? This will support the back of the piece minmising blowout.
If you havn't read the manual it does go through some techniques/tips to help minimise... -
6th August 2023, 12:40 PM
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If you look at the image of the carbatec unit and...
If you look at the image of the carbatec unit and then compare to a well made ie a Clearvue unit there's a few things that stand out.
1) collection on the filter side, the Carbatec has a huge... -
6th August 2023, 12:20 AM
Thread: Woodfast Thicknesser
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I don't know about your machine, but this link...
I don't know about your machine, but this link might help you calibrate your readout. I'd imagine it'll be somewhat similar.
How To - Fit and calibrate a digital dial indicator | Felder Group -... -
31st July 2023, 11:07 AM
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Clamping for longer than 24 hours won't make much...
Clamping for longer than 24 hours won't make much of a difference.
The final thing i'd suggest is gluing up a scrap piece of merbau but before you glue up wipe it down with turps or similar. Let... -
30th July 2023, 10:04 PM
Thread: Push sticks and blocks
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one that you actually use... It depends on on...
one that you actually use...
It depends on on your setup and what you're cutting as some work better than others, for example with my overhead guard in place i find its easier to use scrap ive got... -
30th July 2023, 09:39 PM
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When you say glue is failing what exactly is...
When you say glue is failing what exactly is happening?
A few questions:
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30th July 2023, 04:48 PM
Thread: Cutting A Hole For A Tap - One-Off Job
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Unless you've got plenty of spares I'd leave it...
Unless you've got plenty of spares I'd leave it to the pros. If you've got spares an angle grinder works well. Just take your time and go slow, mark it out and cover plates will sort out any...
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11th July 2023, 02:16 PM
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yes, brad nails, the small ones used in trim...
yes, brad nails, the small ones used in trim work. Yes nails are used to hold to wall till liquid nails took hold. When driving in nails, i set the gun so it deliberately sinks the nail slightly...
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11th July 2023, 12:15 PM
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Skirting at my place was attached purely with...
Skirting at my place was attached purely with liquid nails, had been in place since we moved in so atleast 10 years old with no issues. We replaced our flooring about 7 years ago had to pull them off...
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4th July 2023, 12:18 PM
Thread: Table Saw raise / lower issues Woodman
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I've been using silverglide on mine, works...
I've been using silverglide on mine, works reasonably well, only downside is you need to reapply regularly, ie when it starts squealing. I find that it works really well, with next to no buildup with...
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27th June 2023, 11:55 PM
Thread: Excellent warranty support from Stihl
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Love hearing stories like this, as someone who...
Love hearing stories like this, as someone who used to live and breath customer experience it surprises me that not more companies don't embrace the "surprise and delight" your customer mantra. Its...
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18th June 2023, 06:28 PM
Thread: Getting a key for a screen door
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If it's a rental I'd leave it to the landlord or...
If it's a rental I'd leave it to the landlord or contact a locksmith to come out and do it for you then send the bill to landlord
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17th June 2023, 10:42 PM
Thread: Getting a key for a screen door
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If you can get the barrel out, should be able to...
If you can get the barrel out, should be able to take it to a locksmith to have it rekeyed.
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2nd June 2023, 11:00 PM
Thread: Blade cut is wider than blade kerf
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Could be a bunch of things, Could be technique,...
Could be a bunch of things, Could be technique, could be fence flex, could be vibrating blade, could be one of your tooth is bent ever so slightly. Hard to say without ruling them out one by one.
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2nd June 2023, 05:50 PM
Thread: Jointer not coplanar
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Have you watched any videos on how to use your...
Have you watched any videos on how to use your machine? jointers are generally set up once machines and only need a tune up when they are no longer performing how you want them to. So unless...