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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...

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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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...

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Just chasing any brand/product recommendations for good quality 5 inch sanding discs?

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Any suggestions for suppliers around the brisbane area that are happy to deal with hobby woodworkers?

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Yer, agreed, the manual is not great. This alignment should have been one of the first thing in the manual.

I have tried lifting the top but its lifting the entire machine as one even with all the...

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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...

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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...

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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?

On the arbor,...

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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....

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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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Dan

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...

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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Just wondering if any of you have recommendations of where to get starrett combination squares based in Australia?

i am deciding whether to go a 150mm, 300mm or even both. any tips...

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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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...

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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...

Thanks all for the good advice. Think i am edging towards Silverglide as have heard and read some good things about it.

Also, when i initially receive the saw, if there is any grease/oil on it,...

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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.

Any advice would be...

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Any good recommendations for mobile bases for table saw (approx 240kg) and planer thicknessers (approx 170kg).

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Dan

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Looking for any suggestions on good quality combination squares and straight edges. Im all ears.

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Thanks Biggus. All open to tips as am definitely a freshie to this.

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

Thanks all for the advice. I also have received some other advice too, which pretty much stated the following and aligns with your responses:

- hi-lo fence gives ability to work more safely with...

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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...

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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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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...

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.

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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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...

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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...

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...

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.

I got a bit of a haul over...

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...

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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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...

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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...

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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...

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?

Also, did you use wood screws for your base or...

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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...

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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...

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...

It would be outdoor undercover.

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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...