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12th August 2020, 08:33 AM
Thread: My DIY Walk in Robe Project
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Cabinets are approx 900 wide by approx 600 deep....
Cabinets are approx 900 wide by approx 600 deep.
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11th August 2020, 10:15 PM
Thread: My DIY Walk in Robe Project
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Thanks for that. Yes I知 familiar with that...
Thanks for that. Yes I知 familiar with that link.
Shelves will have 42 x 18 Meranti (a dressed hardwood) trim for front support and will be connect to the cabinet back as well.
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10th August 2020, 07:13 PM
Thread: My DIY Walk in Robe Project
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More cabinet carcasses done. Two more to go then...
More cabinet carcasses done. Two more to go then plan to paint or at least prime before adding shelves.
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7th August 2020, 08:36 PM
Thread: My DIY Walk in Robe Project
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My DIY Walk in Robe Project
Have started this thread to record a cabinet making project I知 undertaking.
I値l do occasional WIP posts.
We are doing a small extension and renovation to convert two small bedrooms into a... -
1st August 2020, 05:58 PM
Thread: Spray paint kit for Woodwork projects
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Thanks Paintman. The unit I bought has it’s own...
Thanks Paintman.
The unit I bought has it’s own turbine, so no compressor needed.
It came with a 1.3 mm tip, but I have a 1.8mm one on the way. Coming from USA as I was quoted $208 plus freight... -
25th July 2020, 07:45 PM
Thread: Blades for Table Saw
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Now that I’ve sorted out the switch with your...
Now that I’ve sorted out the switch with your help I can get to work soon. Picking up a heap of ply tomorrow to start on some significant projects.
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23rd July 2020, 01:44 PM
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Thanks for the response Bob. I see you are...
Thanks for the response Bob. I see you are recognised as the DC expert on this forum and I appreciate your advice.
I am 66 years old and very much a hobbyist. Making stuff for our use only. So... -
23rd July 2020, 12:01 PM
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Another (hopefully) simple dust extractor question
I知 looking to set up a pretty simple dust extraction system in my workshop.
Great info here, but perhaps too much for a novice like me.
The relevant machines I have are:
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23rd July 2020, 08:18 AM
Thread: Blades for Table Saw
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Thanks for all the great info guys. Barramonday...
Thanks for all the great info guys. Barramonday (forum member) contacted me. He used to have the same saw and had three good quality blades he had kept. I have purchased them and am set to go....
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21st July 2020, 02:32 PM
Thread: Blades for Table Saw
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Blades for Table Saw
So I just received my new Carbatec Table Saw and am currently putting it together. Seems to be pretty well made and going together well.
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20th July 2020, 10:08 PM
Thread: Triton 2000 Workcentre
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QUEENSLAND Sold via Gumtree
Sold via Gumtree
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17th July 2020, 06:11 PM
Thread: Triton 2000 Workcentre
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QUEENSLAND Hello Bryan. Sorry mate. No travel plans for a...
Hello Bryan. Sorry mate. No travel plans for a while. Just moved into a new home a couple of months ago and lots to do. Plus the other issues going on at the moment.
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17th July 2020, 02:07 PM
Thread: My Triton 2000 is for sale
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My Triton 2000 is for sale
I致e listed my Triton 2000 for sale in the market place section of the forum. My new cabinet saw is on order and should be here in a few days.
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17th July 2020, 02:00 PM
Thread: Triton 2000 Workcentre
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QUEENSLAND Triton 2000 Workcentre
Includes removable side extension table - great for cross cutting and handling sheets.
Also has dust bag.
Has had a fair bit of use but I知 upgrading to a cabinet table saw. Need it gone for the... -
16th July 2020, 07:09 PM
Thread: Table Saw Upgrade
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Well I bit the bullet and ordered the Carbatec...
Well I bit the bullet and ordered the Carbatec with 50 inch table, sliding table attachment, mobile base and zero clearance insert.
Reasons:
Available now
On special
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16th July 2020, 06:54 PM
Thread: Spray paint kit for Woodwork projects
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Well I found the Australian agent for the Fuji...
Well I found the Australian agent for the Fuji spray kits. Despite the name, Fuji is a Canadian company that specialises in turbine HVLP sprayers. Excellent reputation.
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16th July 2020, 06:41 PM
Thread: Spray paint kit for Woodwork projects
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Thanks China. It is one designed for roof...
Thanks China. It is one designed for roof painting and the like. Drop the inlet hose into a 20 litre drum of paint, climb on the roof with the unit and paint drum on the ground and off you go. ...
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16th July 2020, 03:26 PM
Thread: Spray paint kit for Woodwork projects
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Spray paint kit for Woodwork projects
I'm looking to get a new spray kit.
HVLP seems to be the go these days.
I have a 140 litre 120LPM compressor. Not sure if it is big enough to get a spray gun set and operate off compressor.
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14th July 2020, 01:09 PM
Thread: Table Saw Upgrade
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Fair point barramonday. Currently focussed on...
Fair point barramonday. Currently focussed on sheet goods due to current project, but I want a saw that can do a bit more. I’ll likely get a sliding table attachment for whichever saw I get.
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14th July 2020, 10:00 AM
Thread: First Major Cabinet Making Project
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So your comments and my response prompted me to...
So your comments and my response prompted me to reevaluate the project.
When I checked my allocation of ply grades to components, I discovered that my main use of BB ply was in shelves. Nuts.
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14th July 2020, 08:46 AM
Thread: First Major Cabinet Making Project
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Thanks for the input guys. My reasons for...
Thanks for the input guys.
My reasons for considering ply over MDF are:
There will be a massive amount of cutting. My plan is to Dado all shelves and drawer bases. That is a lot of MDF dust and I... -
13th July 2020, 07:30 PM
Thread: Table Saw Upgrade
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Table Saw Upgrade
I've had a Triton 2000 Work Centre for many years as a table saw.
Looking to upgrade to something better, more accurate and easier to use.
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13th July 2020, 06:44 PM
Thread: First Major Cabinet Making Project
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First Major Cabinet Making Project
I'm about to embark on my first major cabinet making project.
Full fix out of new walk in robes.
We have previously had the wire rack systems and want something better.
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13th July 2020, 06:27 PM
Thread: The Latest Newbie from Hervey Bay Qld
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The Latest Newbie from Hervey Bay Qld
I've come across the forum many times while Googling stuff about woodworking and thought it was time I joined in.
I've got reasonable experience with general and construction woodworking having... -
13th July 2020, 06:07 PM
Thread: Alternatives to Triton Workcentre 2000?
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I'm new here and just came across this thread. ...
I'm new here and just came across this thread. Captain Caveman if you are still looking for a Triton 2000, I may have one available soon.
I'm considering an upgrade to a Harvey Table Saw.
I'm at...