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I phoned them on Thursday to ask about an order and they said they were super busy moving, but they put my item in the post and I got it yesterday.
Guess things will just have to settle for them

Thanks for clarifying and appreciate the offer!
For now, I'll do some morel looking around to see if I can find a better flipstop that will work and might go ahead with just one of the DRO's for the...

Chris - Do you have an Ebay link to to the standalone DRO? I'd probably get a 2-3m length version, but having another single DRO might be more cost effective that multiple 1-2m length versions.
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Yeah I was thinking the same thing Tony - I've cut another 100mm port ontop of the current port, so 2x100mm y-fittinged into a single 150mm pipe, along with an overhead beam guard and 100mm port used...

The VCCU from ABG looks interesting, Not sure how it works with multiple tools and one DC? I just decided a fully automated system was too difficult and expensive to work out.

I use the remote...

Thanks - Great advice.

The machines I'm looking at are Sherwood, Carbatec, Woodfast level, they seem solid compared to my dinky 14" model on a stand - But not next-league level up in quality like...

Thanks for the tip about McDivens, definitely sounds like a worthwhile trip across town.

Now to just choose the bandsaw!

I'm looking at a few different bandsaw models at around the $3k mark (new).
A good 14" model, cast iron wheels, solid base etc.
I don't envision cutting massive logs or anything, but I get 40-50mm...

I asked this question a few years back and with zero electrical experience, I couldn't make sense of general instructions and terminology

I use a remote switch that the guys at ABG made up for me...

Wow epic deal! Toddy didn't get it :o

I have the same saw - If there's any chance there's a spare throat plate or riving knife or you don't want it - I'd be keen to buy it off you.

Thanks both!

I will go ahead with the dual-port method. It will be so much quicker to do it that way. I'll look into finding a bell-mouth or decent 150mm flange for the new port.

I'll give it a...

Thanks BobL - Explanation makes sense.

I actually do have an overhead guard that I custom made - Fully adjustable tablesaw blade guard and dust extraction
It works well when used, but when...

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I have an old TS-222 tablesaw, equivalent to an MBS300 at 12"

The standard cabinet dust collection isn't going well. There's much...

I made a set from mixed hardwoods a year ago and used Evolution Hardwax Oil from Timbecon.
Super easy to apply, a little goes a long way and they are holding up to hot mugs and beers ok!

I'm...

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Happy to be next in line for the other 50 or another 50 for that price (+ a little shipping if needed)

I replaced the fence on my MBS-300 a couple of months back and it did require a bit of work. I now have this fence - Buy Fence Tablesaw Align A Rip Cap. 30in. at Busy Bee Tools
I picked-up second...

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Hmm design sounds interesting, but complicated. I certainly find most dust comes out the front. And when using the sliding crosscut fence, it has to be high enough to clear it.

Yes the back of...

Yep, basic door brush seal from Bunnings. When I cut them to length, the brush hairs started to slide out, so I taped up the ends...a bit janky. The adhesive backing didn't stick well to the polycarb...

I've got a set of these for future work bench plans - Workbench Castors Kit - Fixed Mounting Plates (WBC001SET) - Richmond Wheel & Castor Co

I got a set of these for a drill press cart, one's...

Thanks all for the tips and links! Very helpful to know that it is a common occurrence.
Seems a larger flat surface and proper technique is what I need to work on. Don't have the depth available to...

No experience with hardwood...

I'm sanding this little walnut box. I used a bandsaw to cut through and then am trying to sand both meeting faces flat. Planning to use barrel hinges for the lid.
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Decided to DIY a blade guard with dust extraction after not finding anything suitable that had the ability to fully adjust position relative to the blade...

Awesome - thanks!

Looks like a lot of jointing/planing in my future to use it. Looking forward to it

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Have about 75lm of this stuff, all about 25mm thick, 250mm wide and in various lengths between 1m and 3m.
No experience with hardwoods.

I bought it...

Hi - Is this still available? Would you take $80?

Was planning to pick up a few of those things from Carbatec this weekend, but $80 and the extras would make the long drive worth it.
Would be...

Was directed to roger, from his pictures in the OP. But I'm open to suggestions!

I have been looking into an overhead mounting option - my current saw has no blade guard and no riving knife to attach to (planning to make throat plate splitters). it's a similar 12 inch design,...

Great looking bench mate! Glad to see the hand plane plan worked too!

Do you mind saying where you sourced the timber from? I'm always interested to hear good sources of local timber

No worries - I'll keep working on it. Glad the number 8 worked out!

Hey mate - You helped with my DC questions, happy to help if I can. PM me if you like.

I've spent the last few weeks restoring a bunch of planes and have a few left over.

- Restored Stanley...

Thanks Lance - I'd be a weekender at best, so that sounds positive for my situation.
Would you think it's possible to look up and do it myself. Or should I realistically just get a sparky? Will a...

The older forum posts tend to suggest it works, wonder how they fare long-term...

The iVac system seems to still need a sparky from the one half-helpful Australian video I found. At $300+...
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I've been looking into this as well. I naively assumed it being a 10amp plug, meant that it wouldn't go over 10amp..I was planning to use it with the Arlec 10amp remote outlets that I've used with my...

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Just a bit of an update - Success!
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There was a lot of rust as you can see. But there were also some small metal 'nibs' that were catching in the tube.
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Well, half a result today - The bolt is free, the shaft is not
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Managed to use a bigger pair of vice grips and wiggle the bolt back and forth and eventually...

Half following what you're saying, but I think the nut is on just to lock it in place..

The fact that the shaft won't budge and the bolt won't budge, seperatly - makes me thing the bolt is...

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Thanks for the tip, will try this

The wheel assembly spins freely on the end, so not sure that can work. I tightened the nut and tried to over tighten to see if it would back out, but that doesn't work.
Will look to pick up a...

I am restoring an old Woodman TS-222 (MBS-300) with sliding table attachment.

The locking knob bolt on the main tracking wheel shaft of the sliding table is stuck fast, I think it's a little...

Ah that's good to know, I didn't think it would scale to half-performance, but thought it might be more than that.
I'm a weekender at best, not putting heaps through so not too sure how often I'd...

Hmm thanks Bob - good idea. The loss in holding capacity might be worth the increase in performance.

Looking at the design, I could possibly unbolt the support posts and make new, shorter ones...

I was planning on getting this 3HP unit from Timbecon - https://www.timbecon.com.au/sherwood-industrial-dust-collector-3hp

They confirmed the total height of the unit with the 1220mm pleated...

Hey I'm keen on this package for $500 - Will send you a PM, interested in age info etc and organising during lockdown

Edit: I'll take it - Apologies for missing the wording, my own keenness got...

Yeah just planned at this stage. The racks will be my main storage, so think I'll make use of all the space. Having the DC beside it too means it would limit the cross-cut width for the saw.

Great...

I like the idea. Same issue as the DC being located in the shed, just not enough space outside (plus noise for neighbours). There's a clothesline, small storage shed and the fence line is close.
I...

Thanks for the input!

Looks like the cantilever option is the way to go and I will just be careful of anything that shouldn't get too much heat in the summer.

The plans are just using Sketchup....