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11th April 2024, 07:34 PM
Thread: Thicknesser advice
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I owned the Hafco unit for a while, it performed...
I owned the Hafco unit for a while, it performed okay for what it was.
Nothing however prepared me for how loud that thing was, think small jet engine.
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21st February 2024, 08:05 PM
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We get yearly pest inspection and a standard...
We get yearly pest inspection and a standard ants/spiders/cockroaches treatment I think it was $260 all in last time. It depends on the size of your house (we are 4bed +shed).
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14th January 2024, 07:35 AM
Thread: Swollen wood at bathroom door
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Probably not what you want to hear but having...
Probably not what you want to hear but having been through this with both bathrooms in our 20yr old home ultimately the only fix is to gut and replace the whole thing. The tiler who did our main...
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20th December 2023, 06:38 AM
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Have a read of their google reviews, my...
Have a read of their google reviews, my experience mirrors what is repeated there many times. The owner was extremely hard to get in contact with and simply did not do what he said. Would never deal...
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28th November 2023, 10:10 PM
Thread: First Block Plane Needed
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I can recommend the LN 102, definitely worth the...
I can recommend the LN 102, definitely worth the money, very light and ergonomic, a pleasure to use.
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5th November 2023, 10:33 AM
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Hope it all fits smoothly BB. I've never bought...
Hope it all fits smoothly BB.
I've never bought anything from that company but have eyed off various things over the years.
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3rd November 2023, 03:25 PM
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Maybe this would suit as buy not make option? ...
Maybe this would suit as buy not make option?
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18th May 2023, 04:53 PM
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Hi Scott, I don't own a combo machine but do have...
Hi Scott, I don't own a combo machine but do have an SCM table saw and 2 Hammer machines. It's my understanding that combo machines were developed to fit in the very small spaces that Euro workshops...
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30th April 2023, 06:59 PM
Thread: 5/8 arbor saw blades 30mm hole
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If you buy from a saw doctor/pro blade supplier...
If you buy from a saw doctor/pro blade supplier they will tack the reducer in so that it will never move. As mentioned previously Freud have a range of blades available with 5/8 off the shelf. I had...
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29th April 2023, 05:42 PM
Thread: Melany Wood Expo 2023
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29th April 2023, 05:27 PM
Thread: Melany Wood Expo 2023
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Just got back from the show, was a good day. ...
Just got back from the show, was a good day.
Good range of stalls food/tools , timber selection was a little disappointing mostly slabs and box making/turning size pieces.
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16th February 2023, 10:59 PM
Thread: Getting my hands on Starrett products
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I bought a couple of starrett squares from Fine...
I bought a couple of starrett squares from Fine tools several years ago, they were well packed and shipped quickly. They don't seem to offer a metric and inch blade set like the OP linked to they do...
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29th January 2023, 07:09 AM
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If that was his Ebay store (Kanamonoya71), I...
If that was his Ebay store (Kanamonoya71), I twice won auctions for chisels 4-5yrs ago and he just never sent them. After a number of emails he just refunded me each time, the stock photos he used...
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1st January 2023, 07:10 PM
Thread: Moving a Thicknesser/Planer
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I can second Albert's suggestion of an engine...
I can second Albert's suggestion of an engine crane.
I used one to get my planer/thicky (hammer A3 300kg+) safely setup with it's wheel kit and off the double pallet that it arrived on by myself.... -
21st December 2022, 08:58 PM
Thread: Need Advice - buying a table saw
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Here's another new option for you to consider (I...
Here's another new option for you to consider (I have no experience with any of the saws mentioned), the current special price puts it right near your budget. ...
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1st December 2022, 08:14 PM
Thread: Christmas 2022 prize draw # 136
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NEW INFO I'm in
I'm in
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25th November 2022, 07:44 PM
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I have a Deros as well that fits fine onto my...
I have a Deros as well that fits fine onto my CT26 with the smooth hose I think it says cleantec on it.
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20th November 2022, 08:41 AM
Thread: ~2.6m panel saw
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I bought my saw just before Covid happened, so...
I bought my saw just before Covid happened, so the price I paid (ex Brisbane) is probably not relevant anymore, PM me if you are really keen.
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19th November 2022, 10:56 AM
Thread: ~2.6m panel saw
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When I was shopping for a panel saw the...
When I was shopping for a panel saw the secondhand ones available were all 3.2 or 3.8 slides and 3 phase.
I bought one of these New 2021 minimax SCM Minimax SC4E Panel Saw Panel Saw in AIRPORT... -
18th November 2022, 08:48 PM
Thread: Hare and Forbes T-13S thicknesser
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I used to own one, it did an okay job. My...
I used to own one, it did an okay job.
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3rd November 2022, 08:41 PM
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Hi MT, I have one of these Makita routers...
Hi MT, I have one of these Makita routers makita-rp2301fc-2100w-12mm-plunge-router , mounted on a jessem JessEm Rout-R-Plate - Gregory Machinery plate in a homemade table.
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22nd October 2022, 07:10 AM
Thread: Oct/Nov PRIZE DRAW #135
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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22nd October 2022, 07:08 AM
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You will probably still get the redemption tool....
You will probably still get the redemption tool.
A couple of years ago I bought a Dewalt thicknesser and returned, about 6 months later the redemption sander that I'd completely forgot about turned... -
3rd October 2022, 08:56 PM
Thread: SCAMMER WARNING please read!
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WARNING - WARNING!!! Reported
Reported
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3rd October 2022, 07:40 PM
Thread: SCAMMER WARNING please read!
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WARNING - WARNING!!! Yeah when I put up a wanted to buy for a LN plane...
Yeah when I put up a wanted to buy for a LN plane a couple of months ago I had a message from a just joined US based member saying that their friend could sell me one cheap and to contact through an...
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19th September 2022, 07:26 PM
Thread: edge sander choices
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Thanks Snowgum, that's one I hadn't considered.
Thanks Snowgum, that's one I hadn't considered.
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19th September 2022, 06:09 PM
Thread: edge sander choices
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Yeah no room for one of those Albert, that older...
Yeah no room for one of those Albert, that older well made gear would certainly be a step up from these units.
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17th September 2022, 08:30 AM
Thread: edge sander choices
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edge sander choices
Hi All, I'm interested in getting an edge sander.
I don't have an opportunity to inspect anything so the first time seeing whatever I get will be when I unpack it.
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5th September 2022, 07:51 PM
Thread: Want to buy lie nielsen #4 bronze
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WANTED:VIC They just appeared on the Lie Nielsen AU site...
They just appeared on the Lie Nielsen AU site today.
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3rd September 2022, 07:52 PM
Thread: Veritas Bevel up smoother
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SOLD: Hey Mate this plane was sold. I'm sorry for not...
Hey Mate this plane was sold.
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26th August 2022, 07:35 PM
Thread: Jimmy possum bench
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Very nice, thanks for sharing.
Very nice, thanks for sharing.
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23rd August 2022, 09:19 AM
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If you decide to buy from the Woodworks make sure...
If you decide to buy from the Woodworks make sure you read their google reviews first.
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12th August 2022, 06:08 PM
Thread: Dewalt vs Hiikoki
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I would find a way to fit the SB12 in. The...
I would find a way to fit the SB12 in. The difference between a job site saw with a universal motor and a saw like the SB12 just in noise would incredible.
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4th August 2022, 09:19 PM
Thread: Lie-Nielsen price rise?
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I wish I'd bought a shooting plane when they were...
I wish I'd bought a shooting plane when they were available a few years ago.
The new price for when they come back into stock is a bit eye-watering.
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26th July 2022, 09:08 AM
Thread: Lie-Nielsen price rise?
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Yeah I think the Lie Nielsen stuff is not...
Yeah I think the Lie Nielsen stuff is not unreasonable considering the quality and where it's produced.
I've seen various comparisons with the cost of Stanley planes from 100+ years ago and the LN... -
23rd July 2022, 07:51 PM
Thread: G'Day from Mid North Coast NSW
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Hi Bazz, No idea on the value of your things, but...
Hi Bazz, No idea on the value of your things, but I'd definitely list them individually as most folks (unless just starting out) wouldn't want all the machines.
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20th July 2022, 07:45 PM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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Hi Rudy, a couple of our ovens at work are 30amp...
Hi Rudy, a couple of our ovens at work are 30amp single phase, they seem to use the same large screw in points like 3 phase.
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19th July 2022, 07:41 PM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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Hi Derek, That is just my observation from owning...
Hi Derek, That is just my observation from owning these machines.
The Hammer A3 works fine for my (hobby) purposes, I think the comparative Minimax machine (FS30C) would be very similar. Felder... -
19th July 2022, 01:34 PM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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Hey Rudy, Have you been able to inspect both...
Hey Rudy, Have you been able to inspect both machines?
I own a Hammer A3-31 and an E series minimax table saw the Hammer is a hobby machine and the E Minimax is an entry level commercial machine... -
17th July 2022, 05:18 PM
Thread: Lie Nielsen #7
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WANTED:QLD. Lie Nielsen #7
Wanted Lie Nielsen #7.
If you have one you'd like to part with let me know.
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15th July 2022, 09:49 PM
Thread: Router Lifts inserts
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Hi Steve, I have one of the Jessem inserts in a...
Hi Steve, I have one of the Jessem inserts in a homemade table that has done all I've needed. I drilled my own holes to fit the big Makita router that has it's own screw for raising and lowering from...
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9th July 2022, 05:40 PM
Thread: Veritas Bevel up smoother
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SOLD: Veritas Bevel up smoother
Veritas bevel up smoother plane, used excellent condition.
$380 posted
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8th July 2022, 04:14 PM
Thread: Lie-Nielsen price rise?
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The prices on the Aussie site at present don't...
The prices on the Aussie site at present don't seem to correspond with the prices on the US site.
I'm glad I'm not after a 5 1/2 as they came back into stock recently @ $790 when on the US site... -
6th July 2022, 09:30 PM
Thread: Lie-Nielsen price rise?
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I noticed the chisel prices on the Aussie site...
I noticed the chisel prices on the Aussie site went up quite a bit recently.
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4th July 2022, 10:19 PM
Thread: Gday Fromm Fraser coast.
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Welcome aboard Stookie
Welcome aboard Stookie
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3rd July 2022, 07:55 PM
Thread: Abranet question
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I've found the "Ace" version of abranet seems to...
I've found the "Ace" version of abranet seems to last much longer than the standard. Need to be careful near sharp edges with both.
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23rd June 2022, 05:56 PM
Thread: Lie Neilsen or Veritas?
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I've found you can only glean so much from...
I've found you can only glean so much from reviews and opinions of others. When you hold and use the tool yourself you'll know. Case in point I have a Veritas DX60 block plane that I almost never...
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3rd June 2022, 09:01 PM
Thread: Block Plane Weights
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Here are the Veritas DX60 and Lie Nielsen 102...
Here are the Veritas DX60 and Lie Nielsen 102 white bronze
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1st June 2022, 05:36 PM
Thread: Melbourne Tool Company
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I'm sure it wouldn't have helped Timbecons...
I'm sure it wouldn't have helped Timbecons relationship with Lee Valley that they started selling their own branded copies of Veritas products while they were still selling Veritas.
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23rd May 2022, 07:22 PM
Thread: Melbourne Tool Company
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Yeah a pass-around would be the go. Another...
Yeah a pass-around would be the go.
Another forum I've been a member of for many years did these regularly at one stage, where interested members used the tool in question for a defined period, made...