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2nd December 2021, 05:48 PM
Thread: Staining oak black
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Staining oak black
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Ive recently made up a few picture frames from american oak and was looking to stain some of them black. I have seen some videos online about using india ink however have also seen people... -
6th September 2021, 11:33 PM
Thread: Gap in middle of boards once ripped
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Boards approx 500mm in length. Using carbatec...
Boards approx 500mm in length. Using carbatec ts-c250 saw with fence that locks down reliably. Method is feeding board through whilst applying consistent sideways pressure against fence just before...
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6th September 2021, 09:54 PM
Thread: Gap in middle of boards once ripped
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Gap in middle of boards once ripped
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Ive noticed that when ripping strips of timber, i am left with a gap in the middle of the board lengths when i line them back up next to one another. The ends butt together fine but its... -
8th February 2021, 03:06 PM
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recommendations for good quality 5 inch sanding discs
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Just chasing any brand/product recommendations for good quality 5 inch sanding discs?
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8th February 2021, 08:37 AM
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Brisbane timber suppliers suited to hobby woodworkers
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Any suggestions for suppliers around the brisbane area that are happy to deal with hobby woodworkers?
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24th November 2020, 09:21 PM
Thread: Stuck cast iron top on carbatec ts-c250p
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Don't worry, wood is being used
Don't worry, wood is being used
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24th November 2020, 08:15 PM
Thread: Stuck cast iron top on carbatec ts-c250p
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Yer, agreed, the manual is not great. This...
Yer, agreed, the manual is not great. This alignment should have been one of the first thing in the manual.
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24th November 2020, 08:19 AM
Thread: Stuck cast iron top on carbatec ts-c250p
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Stuck cast iron top on carbatec ts-c250p
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I recently took delivery of a carbatec ts-c250p tablesaw. I am in the process of fine tuning it and need to align the mitre slots on the cast iron top to the saw blade. I have removed the... -
29th October 2020, 09:49 PM
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483696 Thanks Barra. i have managed to...
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Thanks Barra.
i have managed to upload the pic. my understanding is that the small item in the plastic bag would be the bushing. my only other question is what the difference is between... -
29th October 2020, 07:51 PM
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Installing blade on new Carbatec table saw(TS-C250P)
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This may be a silly question but just got my first table saw. It didnt come with a blade and so i bought my own. My question is about how to correctly install the blade?
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28th October 2020, 11:35 AM
Thread: Sherwood 12in Hybrid Cabinet Table Saw
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Hi Rudy Yes i got mine last thursday but only...
Hi Rudy
Yes i got mine last thursday but only started setting it up on monday evening. I have the main aspects complete and have found it alright so far uaing the instructions and youtube videos.... -
25th October 2020, 01:24 PM
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Stores that sell mobile bases open on Sunday in Brisbane
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Does anyone know of any stores that will sell mobile bases that are open on a sunday in brisbane?
Setting up new table saw now but forgot to get the mobile base earlier on.
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23rd October 2020, 09:27 AM
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Well i pulled the trigger and went for the 300mm...
Well i pulled the trigger and went for the 300mm one from Woodworks book and tool co. Although, im sure ill go back for the 150mm from RS components in the not too distant future. thanks again to...
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21st October 2020, 08:30 AM
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Thanks all for your advice and tips. Whilst i...
Thanks all for your advice and tips. Whilst i feel that the 150mm would be the one i go to most, i think I'll start with the 300 as it gives me the option for when I'm working with bigger stuff plus...
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20th October 2020, 01:07 PM
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Best place to buy Starrett combination squares
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Just wondering if any of you have recommendations of where to get starrett combination squares based in Australia?
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27th September 2020, 10:13 AM
Thread: Sherwood 12in Hybrid Cabinet Table Saw
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Also, here is a review of the carbatec saw by...
Also, here is a review of the carbatec saw by Damion Fauser. I have completed a couple of courses with damion who is a very experienced custom furniture maker and when i stumbled across this review...
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27th September 2020, 08:51 AM
Thread: Sherwood 12in Hybrid Cabinet Table Saw
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Hi Sadsam I was the original poster of this...
Hi Sadsam
I was the original poster of this thread and whilst i can't remember specific details in differences, i ended up going for the carbatec table saw and am just waiting on delivery at the... -
22nd September 2020, 09:30 AM
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Material for Jigs - Baltic Birch Plywood, MDF, etc.
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I'm about to take delivery of my first table saw. One of the first tasks i will have at hand is making a couple of jigs (i.e. crosscut sled and mitre sled). After watching a number of... -
2nd September 2020, 11:25 AM
Thread: Tablesaw maintenance
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Thanks all for the good advice. Think i am edging towards Silverglide as have heard and read some good things about it.
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1st September 2020, 08:54 AM
Thread: Tablesaw maintenance
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Tablesaw maintenance
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About to take delivery of a tablesaw shortly and was seeking some advice on maintenance for it, especially relating to maintaining the cast iron surface.
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25th August 2020, 05:29 PM
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mobile bases for table saw and planer thicknesser
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Any good recommendations for mobile bases for table saw (approx 240kg) and planer thicknessers (approx 170kg).
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25th August 2020, 08:56 AM
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Combination square and straight edge suggestions
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Looking for any suggestions on good quality combination squares and straight edges. Im all ears.
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23rd August 2020, 08:59 AM
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Thanks Biggus. All open to tips as am definitely...
Thanks Biggus. All open to tips as am definitely a freshie to this.
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22nd August 2020, 03:05 AM
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Agreed Biggus. I think though the low fence...
Agreed Biggus. I think though the low fence option helps to run narrow cuts below the saw cover, regardless of which direction the blade tiltz
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20th August 2020, 03:51 PM
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Thanks all for the advice. I also have received...
Thanks all for the advice. I also have received some other advice too, which pretty much stated the following and aligns with your responses:
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20th August 2020, 01:14 PM
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Hi-Lo fence vs T-glide fence (1st tablesaw purchase - Carbatec TS-C250P)
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I'm about to grab myself a Carbatec TS-C250P as a first table saw. i was wondering if anyone could please explain the advantages/disadvantages of going the Hi-Lo fence option versus the... -
13th August 2020, 11:33 AM
Thread: September - PRIZE DRAW - #128
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CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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12th August 2020, 11:53 PM
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Thanks.
More than happy to go second hand, just a little unsure of what exactly to look for. For the planer thicknesser would be keen to get an helical head and from what ive read id be hard pushed to find a...
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12th August 2020, 06:33 PM
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Table saw, planer thicknesser, and dust extraction for beginner woodworker
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Apologies if this gets asked all the time.
I'm new to woodworking and after having done a couple of courses with Damion Fauser in Queensland I am keen to continue this as a hobby and am... -
12th August 2020, 06:24 PM
Thread: Sherwood 12in Hybrid Cabinet Table Saw
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also keen to hear thoughts on this saw? beginner...
also keen to hear thoughts on this saw? beginner woodworker looking for a good table saw at a similar price to this, give or take few hundred dollars.
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31st March 2020, 09:41 PM
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Thanks everyone for your tips. With this hafco...
Thanks everyone for your tips. With this hafco one, has anyone used one before. Can't find too much in the way of reviews on it.
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31st March 2020, 09:08 AM
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Jointer/planer and thicknesser of combination for beginner
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Relatively new beginner to woodworking and it seems a barrier to really getting into it would be access to dressed timber. As such, I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations of any... -
21st January 2020, 10:02 AM
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Thanks all for the tips. Much appreciated
Thanks all for the tips. Much appreciated
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9th January 2020, 06:10 PM
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Dmt diamond plates discoloured after one use
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I bought a couple of dmt diamond plates recently and after one use they have discoloured quite alot (rusty colour). Is this typical? And are there are recommendations of how to clean these... -
26th December 2019, 04:22 PM
Thread: Brisbane (or nearby) timber suppliers
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Thanks Bob. I just got some goodies for Christmas...
Thanks Bob. I just got some goodies for Christmas so will be getting my practice in over the coming months. I'll happily reach out for some timber when Im ready for some nicer timber (I. E. When my...
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26th December 2019, 04:19 PM
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Thanks both again for the advice. I think I'll be...
Thanks both again for the advice. I think I'll be going for the veritas mk2 honing guide and the EZE lp diamond stones along with the strop and veritas honing compound.
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20th December 2019, 11:50 PM
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Thank you for all of the above advice alkahestic...
Thank you for all of the above advice alkahestic and orraloon. Much appreciated and think I'll hit up bunnings for pine / TAS oak to get a fair bit of practice in before progressing onto the more...
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19th December 2019, 03:34 PM
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Thanks Alkahestic. Much appreciated on the vice...
Thanks Alkahestic. Much appreciated on the vice advice. I had seen that same Dawn vice on gumtree so have reached out to see if still available and in working order otherwise i'll likely go with the...
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19th December 2019, 09:09 AM
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Newbie - Groz vice advice from carbatec or alternative + timber suppliers in Brisbane
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i am just taking the first step into woodwork and am about to buy a vice for my workbench. i was looking at the Groz 175mm plain screw vice from Carbatec and was wondering if anyone has any... -
18th December 2019, 06:12 PM
Thread: Brisbane (or nearby) timber suppliers
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Brisbane (or nearby) timber suppliers
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I'd imagine this questions has been asked a number of times so apologies in advance. I am beginning to get into the woodworking hobby and was wondering if anyone can recommend some... -
20th June 2019, 06:57 PM
Thread: Workbench top
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Hi all Thanks for your advice on a beginner...
Hi all
Thanks for your advice on a beginner workbench. i made it up a few weeks back now and grabbed a couple of pictures mid-way through (see below) before attaching and trimming the top. I only... -
20th May 2019, 03:54 PM
Thread: Workbench top
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Thanks botesmj1. That's pretty much along the...
Thanks botesmj1. That's pretty much along the lines of what I'm going for. Out of interest, what is the vice you have there and how does it mount?
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19th May 2019, 06:14 PM
Thread: Workbench top
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Workbench top
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Planning to build a very basic first workbench and was thinking of using a plywood top. Is there a particular playsuit that anyone would recommend? Alternatively is there another material... -
15th May 2019, 12:06 AM
Thread: Timbers suitable for outdoor furniture
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Hi Fence Furniture As mentioned in my repsonse...
Hi Fence Furniture
As mentioned in my repsonse to Elan:
- In terms of budget, i'd be happy to spend approx $400 to $700 on timber. Further, this will be a present for my partner for her... -
14th May 2019, 11:52 PM
Thread: Timbers suitable for outdoor furniture
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Hi Elan In terms of budget, i'd be happy to...
Hi Elan
In terms of budget, i'd be happy to spend approx $400 to $700 on timber
In terms of tools/machinery i will only have basics (circular saw, chisels, mallets, clamps, measuring and marking... -
14th May 2019, 11:43 PM
Thread: Timbers suitable for outdoor furniture
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It would be outdoor undercover.
It would be outdoor undercover.
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10th May 2019, 02:34 PM
Thread: Timbers suitable for outdoor furniture
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Timbers suitable for outdoor furniture
Hi all
New to the forum and new to woodworking itself with a small amount of prior experience.
I am currently in the planning and designing stages of an outdoor table. As such, I was wanting to...