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    WANTED:QLD. Hi Brian I checked online for your machine and...

    Hi Brian

    I checked online for your machine and from the photos I have seen it looks like it's the same as on other similar design machines.

    I had a broken on on my Jet Combo machine and was...
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    +1 for the method Paul Sellers demonstrates -...

    +1 for the method Paul Sellers demonstrates - YouTube

    I used this and got great results. Probably not perfectly round but after sanding the final facets out it looks fine to the eye. It's very...
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    Looking really nice, Derek. I'm learning things...

    Looking really nice, Derek. I'm learning things along the way with your build and commentary, thank you.

    Just a quick question, are those the Carbatec tapered drill bits/countersink? How do you...
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    Well done gentlemen! Nice one. Regards Adam

    Well done gentlemen! Nice one.

    Regards Adam
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    Hi Neil Same for me. I'm using the latest...

    Hi Neil

    Same for me. I'm using the latest version of Chrome. Not complaining, just letting you know, and posting an example of what I see...
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    Regards Adam
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    Bet you're glad you've done it now. Great...

    Bet you're glad you've done it now. Great result, Derek.

    Regards Adam
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    Great idea and well executed, Lance! Consider...

    Great idea and well executed, Lance!

    Consider your idea 'stolen' :D

    Regards Adam

    P. S. I'm way out of practice, but I see a Tetris challenge on the horizon!
    (the tension at my parents'...
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    Beautiful job Matt. And I certainly didn't even...

    Beautiful job Matt. And I certainly didn't even notice anything with the banding until you pointed it out. It's a feature!
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    Ah yes, I understand what you mean now. I can see...

    Ah yes, I understand what you mean now. I can see the extra work but it's an elegant result (much more so than my hack!)

    Regards Adam
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    Coming together really beautifully, Derek. I...

    Coming together really beautifully, Derek.

    I reckon the second option.

    And if I understand correctly (that the dividers would extend fully to the front and back of the carcase) you'd make the...
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    As always, thanks for sharing, Derek! Your...

    As always, thanks for sharing, Derek! Your 'tutelage' in these posts is top notch and must benefit so many of us. Very generous.

    Regards Adam
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    Anyone in southern Tassie got any 20l paint tins...

    Anyone in southern Tassie got any 20l paint tins with the rings locks they'd like to sell to me? :wink:
    (asked a few paint shops/painters...no luck so far)
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    Yeah it's as far down as it goes. There are ribs...

    Yeah it's as far down as it goes. There are ribs around the top sections of each bucket. But they were connecting/touching before they were sucked in. It pushed the inside bucket up higher after...
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    Thanks Bohdan I wasn't even sure what a drum...

    Thanks Bohdan

    I wasn't even sure what a drum recycler was :doh:
    Had to Google it.

    The two buckets I have are both the same, but clearly not sturdy enough. I'll look at a few of these local...
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    The dust bucket has kicked the bucket

    Well, that was an interesting exercise. Think I'll get that metal bucket!

    I've attached some photos of the setup. It was only temporary as I'm still playing around with hoses, fittings etc. (and...
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    Oh it's never flat on the floor, but thinking...

    Oh it's never flat on the floor, but thinking about it now, often large shavings from hand planes were getting trapped/stuck at the very end of the nozzle, I'd push them in and then they'd get sucked...
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    Ah thanks Bohdan, I assumed speeding up sound was...

    Ah thanks Bohdan, I assumed speeding up sound was the motor actually working harder. But it's just the sound of the fan. Thanks!

    Regards Adam
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    Not trying to dispute this, Bohdan, but I don't...

    Not trying to dispute this, Bohdan, but I don't understand why the motor seems to increase in pitch and sound more like a jet plane taking off when it gets blocked (if that's the same as what you...
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    Thanks John I guess the port on the vac is...

    Thanks John

    I guess the port on the vac is around 2 1/4" diameter (think it's 58mm) and the vacuum hose that came with it is 38mm. The other hose I'm using is the same size as the vac's hose with...
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    That was what I was thinking also. I wasn't home...

    That was what I was thinking also. I wasn't home last night but I will see for myself tonight. (I'll take some photos)

    Regards Adam
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    Great idea, thanks Potts. I'll try that first as...

    Great idea, thanks Potts. I'll try that first as I have a few buckets.
    Regards Adam
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    Thanks qwerty. Ah ha... Must be the bucket. I'll...

    Thanks qwerty.
    Ah ha... Must be the bucket. I'll go for the metal paint tin.
    Regards Adam
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    Cyclone for shop vac issue

    Hi all

    I recently bought a cheap Chinese knock-off of the mini dust deputy cyclone. My aim is to save cleaning the vac's filter and emptying the vac's bin. It's not used for DE. That's for...
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    N.S.W. Steady on there

    Someone simply and politely reminded you of the forum rules and you respond with "you not a admin please stop acting like one".

    A little terse I thought so just thought I'd explain it further. ...
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    I'm with you, Alkahestic - that guitar and...

    I'm with you, Alkahestic - that guitar and stool/stand combo was my favourite. What a beautiful design for the stool/stand.

    All worthy winners though. Fantastic stuff!

    Regards Adam
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    N.S.W. Respect the rules please - it says "etc" "6....

    Respect the rules please - it says "etc"
    "6. Item listed on eBay Gumtree, Graysonline, etc "

    And the next sentence pretty much makes it crystal clear.
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    N.S.W. I wish all the sellers were in Tassie! :-

    I wish all the sellers were in Tassie! :-
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    N.S.W. Thanks woodPixel. Looks to be at least $150 so...

    Thanks woodPixel. Looks to be at least $150 so I'll have to pass unfortunately.

    Regards Adam
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    N.S.W. Damn, shame I'm in Tassie. Good luck with the...

    Damn, shame I'm in Tassie. Good luck with the sale.
    Regards Adam
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    Thanks very much Derek. Ah yes, I understand...

    Thanks very much Derek.

    Ah yes, I understand now. I also read your article, that was great.

    I wondered if it was to limit movement. I do the same but have always wondered if it made much of a...
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    Hi Derek I enjoy your detailed posts and...

    Hi Derek

    I enjoy your detailed posts and always learn a lot from them.

    Just a couple of questions (hopefully not too stupid :) )

    From the quote - is this to stop tear out when sawing?
    ...
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    Thanks Fumbler, I'll take a look on the weekend. That's a bargain.

    Look forward to the next instalment on this box :)

    Regards Adam
  33. Looking great Fumbler. I really like the colour...

    Looking great Fumbler. I really like the colour contrast of the timbers, and how you've accentuated it with the trim. And the flowing grain on the lid is really nice.

    What's the green tape...
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    More beautiful examples, Paul. I love the...

    More beautiful examples, Paul.

    I love the fiddleback in some of those. I really like the burl piece as the full area of the lid too. Right up to the edges like that, nice.

    Regards Adam
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    Sorry for my late reply, Paul. And thank you for...

    Sorry for my late reply, Paul. And thank you for your kind words.

    That's a good idea for the sanding, I'll definitely give that a go. I just realised I could probably cut a box on my old 80s...
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    Gee, thanks very much for such a detailed...

    Gee, thanks very much for such a detailed explanation, Paul! The PDF is very useful info too.

    I like the idea of putting it all together to sand, so you get a uniform result all over the box,...
  37. Thread: My Burl Box

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    I love this one, Paul. The burl is gorgeous. I...

    I love this one, Paul. The burl is gorgeous. I especially like the 'crack' - it gives it even more depth.

    If you don't mind me asking, how did you construct the lid (always looking to learn new...
  38. Thanks Ian I saw another post where you...

    Thanks Ian

    I saw another post where you collaborated with Derek (?) when searching for info on this 71. All of them are beautiful looking tools! And a great collaboration too, it seems. Can...
  39. Thanks Sam. I've watched a few Paul Sellers...

    Thanks Sam. I've watched a few Paul Sellers router plane videos but can't remember seeing that but I'll review them again. I know he pretty much always uses a wooden base though. He says that the...
  40. Stanley No. 71 router plane - request for advice

    I just bought a NOS No. 71 from Gumtree ($150 including postage) . It has not been used and includes all parts - fence, fence screw and washer, adjustable foot and three cutters (1/2",1/4" and spear...
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    This is an awesome post Lance - so much detail I...

    This is an awesome post Lance - so much detail I know it will help me when I get around to making mine.

    And...it looks even better 'in the flesh'! ;-)

    For everyone else, this is really a beast...
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    Another beautiful box, Paul. I really like your...

    Another beautiful box, Paul. I really like your designs and the attention to detail. Meticulous detail and a real inspiration to me.

    Regards Adam
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    Thanks very much Dallas Yeah this is my first...

    Thanks very much Dallas

    Yeah this is my first design since taking up 'proper' woodworking (as opposed to some if the things I've built with more general carpentry methods). It was rewarding to see...
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    Thanks Fumbler That's a good idea. It's scary...

    Thanks Fumbler

    That's a good idea. It's scary how much we spend! I think putting it in terms of the packs/day will be the best driver. Apparently that's one of the best deterrents for smokers...
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    Thanks Paul! Well... I must have had a 'man...

    Thanks Paul! Well... I must have had a 'man look', better get my eyes checked.

    I really appreciate your time and expertise. I'll give it a crack.

    Regards Adam
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    Oh, one more question I forgot to ask... and I've...

    Oh, one more question I forgot to ask... and I've looked on Google but there's a bit of conflicting information out there...

    Where do you buy your 'white spirits' from? I can never work out the...
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    You're welcome, Paul :) I can see that you've...

    You're welcome, Paul :)

    I can see that you've answered the questions I was going to ask for Dallas :) I will definitely give that a go - it sounds a lot nicer than the 'oil' I use.

    I didn't...
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    I've just been checking out your 'watch this...

    I've just been checking out your 'watch this space' guitar thread, Paul. What do I say!?! Jaw-droppingly gorgeous work you've done. I'd love to build my own guitar one day. There's so much info...
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    Gee that sounds like it would be a fantastic...

    Gee that sounds like it would be a fantastic finish, Paul. I don't go to anywhere near that level with mine (sand to 400 grit!) but I will try your method next time. I'm sure it will be amazing. ...
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    Headphone stand

    I was given a big chunk of King Billy pine by my parents when I started woodworking last year. It was an odd size/shape so I wasn't sure what I was going to use it for. Anyway, I bought a pair of...
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