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23rd March 2024, 05:41 PM
Thread: how to cut aluminium cleanly??
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You shouldn’t need to, but you could add a squirt...
You shouldn’t need to, but you could add a squirt of WD-40.
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20th February 2024, 01:02 PM
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I use double sided tape for template routing, you...
I use double sided tape for template routing, you don’t need very much to secure it and getting it apart is the biggest hassle as the tape is so strong. I think you would be safe doing what you...
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22nd December 2023, 06:59 PM
Thread: Mirock Tools
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I bought a set of squares from him a while ago, I...
I bought a set of squares from him a while ago, I posted about them here https://www.woodworkforums.com/f152/mirocks-toolworks-244996?highlight=Mirock
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16th December 2023, 12:48 PM
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mine has honeycomb pads that water runs through,...
mine has honeycomb pads that water runs through, air cools as it’s sucked through. That’s the only style I have ever seen.
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16th December 2023, 08:03 AM
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I have a roof mounted evap in my shed, the only...
I have a roof mounted evap in my shed, the only real issue is I need another one as it’s not big enough. I’ve seen no noticeable issues regards rust. As a bonus it’s great for helping to shift dust...
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16th July 2023, 08:19 AM
Thread: AJ's Projects
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I haven’t posted much here recently as an...
I haven’t posted much here recently as an unexpected project has taken up most of my spare time for the last 6 months. It did have a few woodwork projects involved so I thought I would share what I...
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2nd March 2023, 05:16 PM
Thread: Cost of living
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[FONT=Verdana] My wages have stayed the same...
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My wages have stayed the same :C
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11th February 2023, 09:54 PM
Thread: Forcing subbies to install tracking apps QLD
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I am truck driver and last Friday I was told I...
I am truck driver and last Friday I was told I needed to install a sign in app in order to deliver a load to Woolworths warehouse. I didn’t even finish reading the terms before deciding there was no...
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7th February 2023, 06:49 PM
Thread: Router bits
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SOLD: I’ll take them. Postage 5333, if postage is going...
I’ll take them. Postage 5333, if postage is going to be a lot less without the case I am happy to just take the bits and you can toss the case.
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29th January 2023, 03:44 PM
Thread: Big problems with Forum
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I used postimage for years, then they had a...
I used postimage for years, then they had a hiccup and every photo I ever posted on any forum got wiped out. I had a couple of threads on one forum that had hundreds of photos and over a million...
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22nd January 2023, 08:35 PM
Thread: Carbitool/Sutton
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I thought they were made in Oz, but I got that...
I thought they were made in Oz, but I got that impression from some posts here rather than from Carbitool or Sutton promotions. It may just be what I read is now outdated information. I am as much to...
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22nd January 2023, 01:11 PM
Thread: Carbitool/Sutton
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That seems to confirm that my Carbitool forstner...
That seems to confirm that my Carbitool forstner bits are not made in Australia, pretty much what I had concluded after I got them.
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21st January 2023, 07:21 PM
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in another lifetime I once managed a CCA...
in another lifetime I once managed a CCA treatment plant, other than burning it, just use the same precautions you would for any timber and you will be fine. People get concerned about the Arsenic,...
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17th January 2023, 12:46 PM
Thread: Carbitool/Sutton
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That is my observation with my recent purchase...
That is my observation with my recent purchase that started the discussion about place of manufacture. The product packaging and subsequent emails for promotions try very hard to give the impression...
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7th January 2023, 09:37 AM
Thread: Carbitool/Sutton
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I just purchased a heap of Carbitool Forstner...
I just purchased a heap of Carbitool Forstner bits, they only arrived yesterday and have done more than open the box, but I notice they had Sutton on the packaging.
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26th December 2022, 11:44 AM
Thread: Drill press dust/chips
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I reckon I could fashion something pretty similar...
I reckon I could fashion something pretty similar out of PVC pipe.
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23rd December 2022, 07:32 AM
Thread: Credit Card Scam
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Unfortunately we need to check transactions...
Unfortunately we need to check transactions regularly. We recently had 2 fraudulent charges on our card, this is the second time I have had this happen. The worst part is we have no idea how the...
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2nd December 2022, 07:00 PM
Thread: Christmas 2022 prize draw # 136
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NEW INFO I’m in
I’m in
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14th November 2022, 12:41 PM
Thread: Cabinet V track saw.
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I would look up the channel 10 minute workshop...
I would look up the channel 10 minute workshop run by Peter Millard on YouTube. Pretty much anything you want to know about tracksaws and all the accessories and bench options available can be found...
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28th October 2022, 08:30 PM
Thread: Laguna JX8 - Any experiences?
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I can’t comment on the JX8 as I know nothing...
I can’t comment on the JX8 as I know nothing about them, however I can comment on Laguna quality control having just unboxed a BX18 Bandsaw. It’s fair to say I am less than impressed and honestly if...
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27th October 2022, 08:21 AM
Thread: Slow to open
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Yeah still slow here as has been the case for a...
Yeah still slow here as has been the case for a few days.
what is a favicon? I googled it and still don’t know that term means.
I generally access the forum on an IPad.
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22nd October 2022, 10:34 AM
Thread: AJ's Projects
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Another job ticked of my list, although jobs seem...
Another job ticked of my list, although jobs seem to get added to that list faster than I complete them :rolleyes:
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22nd October 2022, 08:08 AM
Thread: Oct/Nov PRIZE DRAW #135
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I’m in
I’m in
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16th October 2022, 09:52 AM
Thread: AJ's Projects
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One of the many distractions I had in regards to...
One of the many distractions I had in regards to finishing my tool drawers was an ad on FB marketplace for a heap of "firewood" A quick look at the picture told me it was better than firewood and...
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16th October 2022, 09:36 AM
Thread: AJ's Projects
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After way to many hold ups, delays, side projects...
After way to many hold ups, delays, side projects and distractions I finally finished 2 more of my tool drawers.
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28th September 2022, 04:27 PM
Thread: Laguna 14bx ce price
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If you didn’t want it and I was closer to where I...
If you didn’t want it and I was closer to where I imagine the BS is, Sydney area, I would ask for you to pass on the details. It’s 3k for that machine now without any blades, if the BS is in...
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20th August 2022, 09:57 AM
Thread: Need A New vac
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Whilst the capacity is small I think the benefits...
Whilst the capacity is small I think the benefits of a barrel style vac outweigh the negatives significantly compared to canister vacs. Yes you need to empty more often, but you can see when they are...
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19th August 2022, 10:38 PM
Thread: Need A New vac
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I have one of those, however I have only owned it...
I have one of those, however I have only owned it for about 8 hours, bought it today :oo:
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16th August 2022, 04:53 PM
Thread: Upgrade to a Hammer
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I would like to take credit for the idea, but...
I would like to take credit for the idea, but like most of my best ideas I stole it from someone else :wink:
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15th August 2022, 03:20 PM
Thread: Upgrade to a Hammer
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In order to better explain the spacer I mentioned...
In order to better explain the spacer I mentioned have a look at the 10.30 minute mark in this video where Nick shows his for an A3-26 but just a matter of making it to suit your particular machine....
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15th August 2022, 02:54 PM
Thread: Upgrade to a Hammer
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I also have the hammer A3-31 and as others have...
I also have the hammer A3-31 and as others have mentioned winding the table up and down is the biggest hassle. However there is a work around for this that I have on my “ To Do list”. You can make a...
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12th August 2022, 04:29 PM
Thread: H&F BP430 17" Bandsaw
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SOLD: Pity about the 1500k round trip I would need to...
Pity about the 1500k round trip I would need to collect it, otherwise I would be all over this like a bad rash :rolleyes:
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27th July 2022, 06:14 PM
Thread: Tips for breaking down sheets of whiteboard?
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I agree with the above, a tracksaw is the way to...
I agree with the above, a tracksaw is the way to go, one will make your job much easier, more accurate and cleaner cuts.
I have the Festool TS55 and think it’s the ducks nuts :U
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22nd July 2022, 11:15 AM
Thread: Festool Domino on Sale in England
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Prices on the Axminster website already include...
Prices on the Axminster website already include GST.
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21st July 2022, 03:08 PM
Thread: Festool Domino on Sale in England
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Whilst you can look at the prices for Festool in...
Whilst you can look at the prices for Festool in AU dollars on Axminsters website, they do not let you add Festool items to your cart, I have tried numerous times.
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8th July 2022, 12:26 PM
Thread: Wood for outdoor cabinet
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Treated Pine sawdust is going to do you no more...
Treated Pine sawdust is going to do you no more harm than normal sawdust, the wood itself and the fine dust particles are far more dangerous than the chemicals in the timber. Just use the precautions...
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5th July 2022, 05:47 PM
Thread: Can anyone suggest what to do?
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They can tell you a lot without telling you...
They can tell you a lot without telling you anything. Like, Hang on for a couple of weeks and I am sure he will be in contact with you. Speaking from personal experience here.
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5th July 2022, 04:00 PM
Thread: Calipers mix
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SOLD: You talked me into it, I’ll take them. Cheers...
You talked me into it, I’ll take them.
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5th July 2022, 03:53 PM
Thread: Can anyone suggest what to do?
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I have been in a different situation but vaguely...
I have been in a different situation but vaguely similar in that I was holding someone else’s property. At the time I had to legally securely store the items for 90 days before I could do anything,...
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30th June 2022, 06:50 PM
Thread: Abranet question
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yes! Cheers Andrew
yes!
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23rd June 2022, 07:46 PM
Thread: How to get this broke pipe out (w pic)
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Either an easy out if you can get one. Otherwise...
Either an easy out if you can get one. Otherwise try tapping an Allen key in that is slightly oversized, maybe even use a triangle file to file the six points of contact for an Allen key so you can...
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14th June 2022, 07:35 PM
Thread: ATC the Hornberger way
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I just watched his video, excellent as always,...
I just watched his video, excellent as always, but he has really stepped it up for this one.
I would love to have the skills to get into CNC, but as a person that finds sending an email... -
13th June 2022, 10:07 PM
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VICTORIA if it wasn’t for the 18hr round trip to collect...
if it wasn’t for the 18hr round trip to collect it, I would have it in my shed already!
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9th June 2022, 04:07 PM
Thread: Deep Cut Power Saws - Available?
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Given it sounds like you are rural, I would be...
Given it sounds like you are rural, I would be looking for someone with a firewood saw that you could jig something up on to hold the post at the correct angle. The ones I have used work vaguely like...
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4th June 2022, 04:14 PM
Thread: Block Plane Weights
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A couple of mine. 220B 717 grams 512648 ...
A couple of mine.
220B 717 grams
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102 348 Grams
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27th May 2022, 06:59 AM
Thread: Classic Cars - My Pick
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That’s easy to answer, Bathurst 1979, Peter Brock...
That’s easy to answer, Bathurst 1979, Peter Brock and Jim Richards won by six laps with Brocky breaking the lap record on the last lap of the race coming down through the dipper with his elbow...
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26th May 2022, 04:25 PM
Thread: Classic Cars - My Pick
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I would love to have my old LX Torana SS...
I would love to have my old LX Torana SS hatchback again. I sold it for 5 grand 30 years ago to pay for my wedding. It would be worth close on 100k nowadays in the condition I sold it, fully rebuilt!...
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20th May 2022, 01:23 PM
Thread: Aldi Woodworking Tools
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Been a member of the woodwork forum for 18 years,...
Been a member of the woodwork forum for 18 years, guess you are a slow starter :D
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18th May 2022, 11:14 AM
Thread: Not a brag on my part but a real what the...
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I have all those things and never get offered...
I have all those things and never get offered anything 😩
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10th May 2022, 08:45 PM
Thread: Melbourne Tool Company
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Just as a point of interest, the guy in the...
Just as a point of interest, the guy in the Video, Paul Jenkins I think his name is, is a member of this forum, I forget what his forum name is though.
Cheers Andrew