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24th April 2024, 08:12 PM
Thread: dewalt 735 blades
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thanks John I'm not sure I trust myself doing...
thanks John
I'm not sure I trust myself doing the diy thing
I've just had a thought that Henry Bros may sharpen them,Ill give them a call
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24th April 2024, 03:12 PM
Thread: Bp360 H&f 14inch b/saw.
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That looks like the same beast as my sherwood 14"...
That looks like the same beast as my sherwood 14" standard
it has an identical guide bearing setup
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23rd April 2024, 06:06 PM
Thread: dewalt 735 blades
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dewalt 735 blades
Hi
has anyone had the three blades resharpened on the dewalt 735
if so who sharpened them for you and what was your findings
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17th April 2024, 04:12 PM
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I started with the triton saw bench and router,...
I started with the triton saw bench and router, no regrets there
I managed to carry out projects in an above average manner
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12th April 2024, 01:47 PM
Thread: Thicknesser advice
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I have heard that some dust extractors cant keep...
I have heard that some dust extractors cant keep up with the DW built in blower resulting in clogging and possible overheating
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11th April 2024, 06:47 PM
Thread: Thicknesser advice
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! other feature with the Dewalt is the built in...
! other feature with the Dewalt is the built in blower eliminating the need for dust extraction
I have the DW 735,
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9th April 2024, 09:33 AM
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I have had one very similar (probably the same)...
I have had one very similar (probably the same) that I bought from H&F
its very handy in a lot of applications, but as mentioned you wouldnt want to rely on it for precision work
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23rd March 2024, 09:21 PM
Thread: recycled timber
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thanks mate the lower left corner looks...
thanks mate
the lower left corner looks similar minus the knots
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22nd March 2024, 05:51 PM
Thread: Old Age and vision
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I bought a s/h magnifying light off market place...
I bought a s/h magnifying light off market place which I've adapted to locate to different points of my workbench
its really good for fine stuff and even things like soldering etc, but tends to... -
22nd March 2024, 05:23 PM
Thread: recycled timber
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recycled timber
I recently saved an old wardrobe from landfill during the annual cleanup
I've run some pieces thru the thicknesser'planer and it looks like nice timber for some projects I have in mind
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7th March 2024, 12:08 PM
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I've had 2 Dmax's, the current one is 2015 and...
I've had 2 Dmax's, the current one is 2015 and going strong
both of them were/are very economical and perform reasonably for a deisel
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14th February 2024, 09:08 PM
Thread: Table Saw advise needed urgently
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I agree with that - love my Dewalt the hikioki...
I agree with that - love my Dewalt
the hikioki has been offered at big discounted prices, I can only assume its not a big seller and there's been some average reveiws for it
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30th January 2024, 05:11 PM
Thread: Decking board boxes
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these boxes look great, really like what you've...
these boxes look great, really like what you've done with the inserts (I think i've just found a use for all the 6 mm cedar I have)
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18th January 2024, 05:28 PM
Thread: Adjusting Hitachi C8F8 Slide compound saw
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I had a fairly new Metabo 216mm quite similar to...
I had a fairly new Metabo 216mm quite similar to the hitachi
I adjusted the fence to make it square as per instructions, yours could be the same
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29th November 2023, 09:34 AM
Thread: Carbatec or Dewalt
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one thing the dewalt has over most of the others...
one thing the dewalt has over most of the others is the built in blower that removes the need for dust extraction,
I have the dewalt 735 and love it, I am still using standard blades which give... -
24th November 2023, 10:52 AM
Thread: HELP - Choosing A Lawnmower
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I bought a plastic chute made specifically for my...
I bought a plastic chute made specifically for my victa mower, it clips on where the catcher would normally go and doesn't seem to leave rows of clippings behind
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15th November 2023, 06:16 PM
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Hi mate I'm assuming you mean "reputable" I...
Hi mate
I'm assuming you mean "reputable"
I keep seeing woodworking bits and bobs popping up on various sites that get my interest
I don't like the pushy "download our app" carry on tho
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22nd September 2023, 09:53 AM
Thread: Wanted: Triton Hose Connector
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DONE: I've got one spare but its the straight one...
I've got one spare but its the straight one rather than the offset version
send me a pm if you're interested
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31st August 2023, 12:13 PM
Thread: Avoiding Scammers in Marketplace.
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It looks like you were talking about WWF market...
It looks like you were talking about WWF market place, me thinking FB marketplace, sorry 'bout that
In saying that I don't recall having any problems with WWF market place
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30th August 2023, 12:04 PM
Thread: Avoiding Scammers in Marketplace.
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I can do better than that: CASH on pick up ,...
I can do better than that:
CASH on pick up
, no holding deposits or "my sister lives up that way and will pick up" bs
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28th August 2023, 03:49 PM
Thread: AEG dual bevel SCMS
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thanks jpdv I too proceeded to start making...
thanks jpdv
I too proceeded to start making zero clearance inserts until I looked at the manual ( which is something I do last) whick outlined that procedure
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8th August 2023, 10:06 AM
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Its not binding or catching on the non winding...
Its not binding or catching on the non winding side post is it? you could try light upward pressure under that side to see if it helps
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6th August 2023, 07:04 PM
Thread: AEG dual bevel SCMS
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AEG dual bevel SCMS
I just bought a PS254DB for a good price second hand
I'm quite happy with the Dual bevel feature and found out it can do 70 deg mitres as well, which I believe is unique to AEG
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30th July 2023, 06:14 PM
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they were both reverse models, just looking at...
they were both reverse models, just looking at the parts diagram yours doesn't appear to have the screw
It sounds like it is ready to go to drill heaven
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30th July 2023, 12:02 PM
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I've changed 2 different ones they both had a...
I've changed 2 different ones
they both had a left hand thread screw at the base of the chuck inside
the screw had to be removed before trying anything as mentioned
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Ha Ha nice one its a bit hard on poor old Ena...
Ha Ha nice one
its a bit hard on poor old Ena
Chief, you went to a BOC concert, I am green with envy, I have liked them for years and still do, perfect workshop music lol -
11th July 2023, 12:27 PM
Thread: Installing skirting boards to a brick wall
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I'm not sure about the trade name, I bought it...
I'm not sure about the trade name, I bought it from Crescent timber in Sydney
they have/had a good range of profiles for architraves and skirting boards
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10th July 2023, 08:10 PM
Thread: Installing skirting boards to a brick wall
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I used fingerjoint pine, for its lower cost and...
I used fingerjoint pine, for its lower cost and the fact I was painting it
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10th July 2023, 02:49 PM
Thread: Installing skirting boards to a brick wall
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I started out on the rawl plug path and became...
I started out on the rawl plug path and became totally frustrated with it until a carpenter buddy enlightened me to spaghetti
I have used it many times on architraves and skirting boards on 3... -
10th July 2023, 01:41 PM
Thread: Installing skirting boards to a brick wall
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I had to replace the skirting boards in my...
I had to replace the skirting boards in my federation house after rising damp rectification
I used a product called "spaghetti" made by ramset
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9th July 2023, 03:37 PM
Thread: Set up a triton router
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good luck with that
good luck with that
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4th July 2023, 01:23 PM
Thread: Bench / Portable Thicknesser advise
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+1 for the Dewalt the great thing about these...
+1 for the Dewalt
the great thing about these beasts is the built in blower, I have also made a collection bag that fills very fast
It also leaves a nice smooth finish
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30th June 2023, 07:39 PM
Thread: Set up a triton router
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my money is on the notion that the router is in...
my money is on the notion that the router is in "plunge" mode
but based on previous input from the OP we may never know
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26th June 2023, 11:12 PM
Thread: Set up a triton router
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how about posting some decent close up photo's...
how about posting some decent close up photo's that show us what the actual problem is
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25th June 2023, 08:37 PM
Thread: Set up a triton router
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If its engaging and turning the "T" connection...
If its engaging and turning the "T" connection that I mentioned in my earlier post and nothing is happening, there has to be something more sinister within the router itself, ie. stripped or very...
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24th June 2023, 10:50 PM
Thread: Set up a triton router
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likewise
likewise
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24th June 2023, 10:05 AM
Thread: Set up a triton router
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Hi trevor Its hard to see anything in those...
Hi trevor
Its hard to see anything in those photo's
there should be a "T" attachment protruding from the alloy body that the winder handle engages with
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14th June 2023, 01:14 PM
Thread: Router base plate but no lift
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you could always buy a triton TRA001 with over...
you could always buy a triton TRA001 with over head height winder
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6th June 2023, 09:39 PM
Thread: Router Table Base PLate
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I dont think anything will fit the triton I...
I dont think anything will fit the triton
I had the same problems as you have said and ended up making a table with a woodpecker insert and the tra001 with kitchen bench top material which I... -
2nd June 2023, 10:35 AM
Thread: What a garbage site facebook is.
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I'm not a big facebook user, but I like...
I'm not a big facebook user, but I like marketplace for selling and buying, I only just bought a Dinghy with outboard yesterday
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21st May 2023, 08:52 PM
Thread: Lock Mitre Cutter
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Funny that this post should appear today I've...
Funny that this post should appear today
I've just spent the weekend trying to get a result with a freud 9.5 - 19mm ML bit and one of these... -
12th May 2023, 07:03 PM
Thread: 8" bench grinder choice
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Thanks Chris and Mr B it seems everything is...
Thanks Chris and Mr B
it seems everything is made in China,, A&A, linishal, metabo and probably heaps(most) of others
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11th May 2023, 05:10 PM
Thread: 8" bench grinder choice
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8" bench grinder choice
I'm looking to buy an 8 " bench grinder after returning a linishall that I wasn't happy with
the ones I am considering for general purpose is a metabo, ITM and abbot and ashby, all in the $300... -
7th May 2023, 10:31 AM
Thread: linishall 8" bench grinder
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thanks Bob Its going back to the shop...
thanks Bob
Its going back to the shop tomorrow, I'm over trying to make it right
the wobble washers sound interesting
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5th May 2023, 07:08 PM
Thread: linishall 8" bench grinder
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linishall 8" bench grinder
I've just bought one of these and mounted it on a good spot on the bench
first time I turned it on it vibrated the whole shed with things falling off shelves etc
as it was slowing down I... -
30th April 2023, 05:47 PM
Thread: 5/8 arbor saw blades 30mm hole
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I actually think some manufacturers dont give a...
I actually think some manufacturers dont give a toss
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30th April 2023, 03:15 PM
Thread: 5/8 arbor saw blades 30mm hole
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its all a bit confusing really note the bore...
its all a bit confusing really
note the bore size
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17th April 2023, 01:38 PM
Thread: dodgey dwalt ads
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I cant help thinking they would get a higher...
I cant help thinking they would get a higher strike rate if the price was closer to $600,
$150 seems to be "too good to be true"
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17th April 2023, 12:03 PM
Thread: dodgey dwalt ads
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Lotta hard work just for $150 tho its amaing...
Lotta hard work just for $150 tho
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17th April 2023, 11:20 AM
Thread: dodgey dwalt ads
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dodgey dwalt ads
I might be in the wrong place here
have any of you FB marketplace browsers noticed dodgey ads advertising Dewalt table saws and thicknessers
typically they are all $150 or $155 which is...