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    FREE: QLD 2.5" (64mm) dust fittings

    Fittings as per picture - they suit standard 2.5" (64mm) flexi hose. Functional but no longer needed. Pick up Brisbane Southside.

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    Just a warning about your bin - the modern ones...

    Just a warning about your bin - the modern ones have thinner walls and mine got sucked in a bit, so I ended up making an mdf box since I have height limitations that meant I couldn't use a 44 gallon...
  3. Not meaning to downplay your frustration, but I'm...

    Not meaning to downplay your frustration, but I'm trying to understand why this is a problem. Are you expecting not to sand after machine planing? Mine does something like that but the tracks sand...
  4. Thread: Woodworking Screws

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    My short answer is that zinc plated countersunk...

    My short answer is that zinc plated countersunk screws are a great all-rounder.

    If I'm not doing solid timber joinery, I use:
    * Square drive (Robertson) zinc plated countersunk - 8G fits nicely...
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    He's moved but haven't been to the new place. Not...

    He's moved but haven't been to the new place. Not sure if it's walk-in or not. I've had timber delivered since then. I see the website hasn't been updated.
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    Watts Wood has been good. Now at Underwood I...

    Watts Wood has been good. Now at Underwood I think.
  7. I think I had the same problem - clicking and...

    I think I had the same problem - clicking and jumping when winding down. Strangely it went away on its own... So I forgot about it for a while.

    Useful observations - thanks for sharing!
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    Auto Blast Gates PTY LTD...

    Auto Blast Gates PTY LTD

    I've got these and am very happy with them.
  9. Thread: Dewalt vs Hiikoki

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    I have the 40T version of this one - it's good....

    I have the 40T version of this one - it's good. Clean enough that I never bothered getting a 60T.
    All mine are the "thin kerf" version, 2.3mm thickness rather than 2.8.

    Freud 10 In. 60 Tooth Thin...
  10. Thread: Dewalt vs Hiikoki

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    There are a whole bunch of 5/8" Freud blades that...

    There are a whole bunch of 5/8" Freud blades that fit this saw (7491) perfectly. Easy to get on Amazon and a more limited range through Timbecon. I'm pretty sure the American version of the saw says...
  11. Thread: Dewalt vs Hiikoki

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    The 7491 is good - very happy with mine - but...

    The 7491 is good - very happy with mine - but those extra features in the Hikoki sound even better.

    For what it's worth the 7491 stops pretty fast. I think it might be electronically braked?
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    In my very limited experience it just goes grey....

    In my very limited experience it just goes grey. Not a look that I
    liked, personally! I think you might have more luck with using the tea directly, but I think a stain/tinted finish/coloured shellac...
  13. Thread: Round & Round

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    Nice work! I'm curious, does this mean you...

    Nice work!


    I'm curious, does this mean you were just holding the chisel completely freehand? What's the benefit? Is it more of a scraping action?
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    Fair enough! At one stage I plugged in a lamp to...

    Fair enough!
    At one stage I plugged in a lamp to the same power board as one of my machines so I could use the auto blast gate as a manual one.
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    Sorry, should have been clearer. I have one of...

    Sorry, should have been clearer.

    I have one of the auto blast gates with manual controller rather than automatic controller. See the first two pics on the ABG page - I have the 150mm MANUAL...
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    That's why I have mine on a manual switch with...

    That's why I have mine on a manual switch with the auto blast gate. Switch is mounted just below the saw so I'm now in the habit of switching it on so it's ready in time to do the cuts.
  17. Thread: Is it fair?

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    This is a fundamental part of being in business....

    This is a fundamental part of being in business. You need to make enough money to put food on the table, right? So your overall rates should cover all your costs which will include ongoing learning...
  18. Thread: Is it fair?

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    Agree with elan! You charge what it costs you...

    Agree with elan!

    You charge what it costs you to do the job! I do almost 100% one offs. You don't want to give away your time for free! Sometimes I don't charge for learning time (eg lately it...
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    Wasn't wanting to endorse a particular product -...

    Wasn't wanting to endorse a particular product - search for half face respirator and you'll find plenty of options.

    I got a Prochoice one from total tools but I'm guessing any will be fine if it...
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    Half face respirator - why did I wait so long?

    Just a safety share / public service announcement from me.

    I bought a half face respirator today with organic chemical filter. (P2 + A1). I'd been making do by having open doors and windows, and...
  21. Thread: Hand scraper heat

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    That's why I usually have a couple of scrapers to...

    That's why I usually have a couple of scrapers to hand. They don't take long to cool down so I just grab the spare and keep going. To be honest that's the main thing I use hand scrapers for -...
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    As above but don't use cheap masking tape, get...

    As above but don't use cheap masking tape, get the good stuff. I've had epoxy soak through the cheap stuff.
  23. DONE: Taken by Blackout!Thread can be closed, thanks...

    Taken by Blackout!Thread can be closed, thanks mods.
  24. DONE: SirNed couldn't take it so it's yours if you want...

    SirNed couldn't take it so it's yours if you want it.
  25. Thread: Bargain

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    "3 sold" - what the heck? Surely not sure for...

    "3 sold" - what the heck? Surely not sure for that price?
  26. Sorry to hear that - that's disappointing. Hope...

    Sorry to hear that - that's disappointing. Hope you find another home for it!

    I do almost entirely commission work. I ask for a 50% deposit for large projects and upfront payment for smaller...
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    PM sent
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    Poll: Thanks Bob Appreciate the safety reminder. Easy...

    Thanks Bob
    Appreciate the safety reminder. Easy to get complacent!
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    QUEENSLAND 318mm planer blades double sided

    Pair of 318mm planer blades - sharpened once. Same as these. Spare pair for my Carbatec thicknesser.

    $25 for the pair (they were $85 new from H&F).

    Pick up Brisbane southside or can post at...
  30. DONE: For parts or repair - Carbatec CTJ-340 thicknesser

    Carbatec CTJ-340 thicknesser free for parts or repair.

    As I posted in another thread recently, one of the pulleys broke - thought about repairing/replacing but decided to upgrade instead.
    ...
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    The difficulty I've found is lining things up...

    The difficulty I've found is lining things up perfectly when going to the CNC bed after another cutting operation. I usually end up +/- 0.5mm since there is error in placement of the original holes...
  32. Thread: Unusual pliers

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    They look like inside calipers but without...

    They look like inside calipers but without anything to lock the measurement in place!

    - - - Updated - - -

    They look like inside calipers but without anything to lock the measurement in place!
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    Also the local dealer will come to you and...

    Also the local dealer will come to you and demonstrate the tools for free, then you are free to buy from wherever.
    I've found it pretty easy to tee up a time in SE QLD during business hours. I...
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    Thanks for taking the time to look!

    Thanks for taking the time to look!
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    Carbatec thicknesser pulley replacement

    Hi all,

    It might be along shot but I'm trying to replace the pulley from my Carbatec 12.5in thicknesser (CTJ 340). The blade jammed in the stock causing the pulley on the blade assembly end to...
  36. Thread: Dawn no. 9 vice

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    SOLD: Sold to Alkahestic

    Sold to Alkahestic
  37. Thread: Dawn no. 9 vice

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    SOLD: Dawn no. 9 vice

    For sale, a Dawn no. 9 vice - 9 inch wide jaws with quick release. Works well, has been a daily user as a tail vice on my workbench for the last few years.

    Selling for $70.

    Pick up on Brisbane...
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    SOLD: I'll take it assuming quick release is operational

    I'll take it assuming quick release is operational
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    I got mine from Bunnings (special order). It cuts...

    I got mine from Bunnings (special order). It cuts timber and I resharpen it... Does what a saw should do! I have not bothered changing the handle. Maybe one day!
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    I'm in SEQ and have kept my bandsaw table in good...

    I'm in SEQ and have kept my bandsaw table in good condition just giving it a quick wipe with paste wax once every month or two or after heavy usage. I did once let a bit of surface rust form, but I...
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    All I can say is WOW! Love the fact that they're...

    All I can say is WOW! Love the fact that they're using 3D modelled images and the scale is all off. I wonder if they will ask for prior payment too...?
  42. Hi there, From memory you can export to older...

    Hi there,
    From memory you can export to older SketchUp file versions from the online version of SketchUp.
  43. Thanks Bob I appreciate the offer - if I was...

    Thanks Bob
    I appreciate the offer - if I was nearby I'd definitely take you up on it.
  44. Thanks Bob, but the problem with those ones is...

    Thanks Bob, but the problem with those ones is that the shaft size is 12mm which then steps down to the 12mm thread.
    So it won't fit over the 16mm shaft and therefore the thread can't reach.
    I've...
  45. Bench grinder odd thread size - possible to fit a tapered spindle?

    Hi all,

    I recently purchased a second hand 8" grinder, and then bought a tapered spindle set and it doesn't fit. Shaft size is 16mm but thread size seems to be M12 x 1.75. Seems like it's not...
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    To answer the original question, the Powertech...

    To answer the original question, the Powertech hose works fine. After use it ends up hazy but you can still see if stuff is going through.

    Edit: Look around for pricing. When I last bought it, it...
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    Great minds think alike! I did the same with...

    Great minds think alike!
    I did the same with mine, but my handle wasn't as nice as yours.
    In the end, though, I found it easier to keep the plane stable without the handle. Less comfy in the hand...
  48. If you use Easel (free and works with the CNC3D...

    If you use Easel (free and works with the CNC3D machines) for spindle work then it's very user friendly. Not designed for 3D carving but great for cutting out shapes, doing recesses, holes etc.
    ...
  49. Just to add to what I wrote yesterday, the CNC3D...

    Just to add to what I wrote yesterday, the CNC3D machines are good but definitely more towards the hobby grade end of things. I use a QueenBee for work (making templates, processing scraps into...
  50. CNC3D are good to deal with. Dave is easy to get...

    CNC3D are good to deal with. Dave is easy to get on the phone if you have questions.

    I have the 15W laser on one of their QueenBee CNCs. Does the job well. Just make sure you set up something to...
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