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Welcome to the forum, Stuart.

That wouldn't be treated pine you're using for the top, would it? If it is, I'm not sure it's the wisest choice for a table top especially if it's going to be used...

Hi Derek,

FYI, Ray and Charles were not brothers but husband and wife. Ray (Bernice Alexandra Kaiser Eames) being the missus.

Thanks for the tour and I prefer your Round Chair with the rope...

Rasps are officially sold.

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Veritas jig is officially sold and picked up today. Thank you, Josh.

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2 x Auriou Albi Combination Rasps:

a) 8" with grain 11 & 14 (fine and extra fine). In new condition. $110
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b) 10" with grain 5 & 9 (coarse and medium). Used once....

I can't tell from the pic of the bookshelf, but if the tenons are rounded, then they may have been done with a jig (e.g. Leigh jig) and hence the shoulder on the tenon. And I agree that it's not...

Dont ask me how I know....

Yep, and I've found Axminster's shipping to be incredibly fast. I ordered a LN skew block plane and Auriou rasps and it took 1 week to get to me!! That's a lot faster than most Oz retailers. I can...

Give GregMach a call. IIRC, they had a 240V router motor Jessem package. I think Axminster UK has a similar package as well.

Nice job. I vote for leaving it askew. It makes it more interesting IMO.

Hydrowood do claim that their timber is more stable than "normal" timber of the same species. I wouldn't think that would totally eliminate all movement though......

Sorry, my bad.

To answer your question, no, they're not worth it unless you're looking at one that's a unique size or profile. As for the standard bits, there are more affordable bits available of...

These would have to be at least 5 years from being milled. I'm relieved to know that I don't have to wipe down with acetone. Thanks again.

Thanks Bob. Does Spotty lose its greasiness after a while? These boards were originally used as bearers and joists for a deck. Should I wipe it down with acetone prior to finishing it with UBeaut's...

Thanks Fred. I've always associated ironbark to very dark timbers but I admit I've no knowledge of the stringybark variety. Time to do some research on Stringy ironbark....

Totally agree.

And IMO they did a bad job with grouping and balancing the boards.

Anyone else see the following episode where they actually built the table and thought that they got the golden sassafrass and blackhearted sassafrass the wrong way around ? To me what they said was...

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The pictured timber was sold to me as spotted gum but it's a lot lighter than most of the blackbutt I have. I'm not too fussed because I like the timber. I'm just...

You're probably right. Like I said, I'm just a novice and gladly defer to your greater experience.

Yep, that's exactly what I'll be doing. I wasn't 100% certain that the reason they weren't able to compete was because they were gejuinely out of stock of both items. Their non-response confirms my...

I'm not sure how you can argue that fluctuations in the exchange rates affect the "legitimacy" of the quotation I got. The quotation has not been fabricated or manipulated and is therefore...

No, I don't think it is. The retailer is trumpeting the fact that they will "match ANY legitimate" import quote which includes shipping. I presented them said quote and they somply failed to match...

I'm certainly no expert, but if I had to guess, I'd say that it doesn't use a lazy susan mechanism at all. Probably something simple like a steel or brass shaft running vertically and pivoting on a...

Well....I gave a local retailer the opportunity but they're "unable to compete at this time". So much for policies. I'd say it's tantamount to false advertising. And all of a sudden they're suddenly...

Some stores are aware of the situation and have a price matching policy. Henry Eckert is a good example. I've emailed them about a LN block plane and Auriou rasp. Let's see if they'll match the...

Yep.......they definitely get you with their accessories. I get around it by purchasing stuff OS especially from the UK. The low British Pound and no VAT or GST definitely makes it so much cheaper....

That's about how much I want to pay for a blade.

The one advantage of thinner blades is less dust because less material is removed. That's now less of a factor for me because my saw is on the...

That price is simply too good to pass up. As others have said, you can always sell it if you find that it's not for you. I've seen 2nd hand units go for more.

It would be nice if FestAus came to the party especially considering they're charging $95 for an empty Systainer 2, Even at AU$150 it would be a great deal. Here's hoping......

My Bosch has 25mm bore so the Bkuemak is definitely an option but at $100 it brings it to the same price point as Freud blades.

Thanks mate. To be honest, I've never paid much attention to the BMT but will do so now. I can see why it would be important especiaclly with 12inch blades.

Thanks again, but what does BMT stand for ?

Thanks Richmond68. I haven't heard of those two Aussie brands before, but I'll definitely keep an eye out for them. I bought a Flai rip blade with my Laguna Fusion but I haven't used it yet. The...

Thanks Derek. It's interesting to see how much the price has increased, and knowing the rrp of your model will give me a better idea of fair market value of a 2nd hand unit.

Thanks Paul. You're much more forgiving than me. I'd classify a bottom wheel twisted to the point that bladeswon't stay on as a major problem.

Thanks guys. At this stage I'm doing mainly dadoes and rabbets so looks like I'll be needing downcut bits.

Thanks for sharing your experience with these bits.

Regarding compression bits, are they a compromise ? In other words, will an upcut bit produce a cleaner bottom and a downcut bit a crisper...

I respect your decision David, but I doubt there would be many people let alone members that have used all 3 brands of bits to be able to make a vaild comparison.

Hi Aldav,

I see that you also sell Freud and Whiteside upcut carbide bits as well. Can you comment on the cut quality of all 3. The Freud and the Whiteside are understandably bit more expensive,...

Deckmax make a 3mm pilot drill bit with a flat section for their countersink and counterboring tools. And they're on the Gold Coast. Here's a link.

Or maybe "Yes I Wood" if you plan to do specialise in custom furniture....

Hahaha.....so what's the boss's name ? Perhaps we can use it instead.

If your name is indeed Damien, how about "DamFineFurnitures" ?

My experience is at the other end of the spectrum. Twice they have "lost" my packages. The 1st time I can uderstand and forgive: the 2nd box was sent by road freight as it was a heavy cast iron...

Yep, and I've checked that my Paypal account has only been debited the discount amount. But the seller hasn't sent it yet according to eBay so we'll see. I won't count my chickens until it has been...

Nevermind......looks like the Aussie seller has increased his prices thereby negating any savings. For example, the TS75 with rail jumped from $1499 incl shipping ($1274 with the discount) to $1699...

Hahaha....You're not wrong! That would have to be the understatement of the year so far. :D

I have this problem with the Bosch Glide as well. I haven't used the Kapex so I can't comment if it's better or worse. I do like the Bosch though. DE is quite bad as others have reported, but the...

Just a tip for those like me looking to purchase some Festool tools, eBay currently have a sale until the 21st where you can get 15% off items from Aussie sellers. Their discount is not limited to...