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    HELP Bunnings have a good range.

    Bunnings have a good range.
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    I used to have the same problem but eliminated it...

    I used to have the same problem but eliminated it by using a 5.5 mm drill bit for the pilot hole. Previously I was using 5mm.
  3. Thread: Scam attempt

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    Scam attempt

    I have had a PM in response to an item I am going to purchase. The PM suggested I use an alternative email for direct messaging to speed up the communication. I have verified that the message did not...
  4. SOLD: If This is still available I will take it.

    If This is still available I will take it.
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    I would be removing it as recommended. The old...

    I would be removing it as recommended. The old glue can compromise the adhesion of the new glue. It is a bugger of a job to remove the old adhesive but is better than having to redo the floor later....
  6. Vectric are English based but have a large...

    Vectric are English based but have a large following throughout the world. I have Aspire which is quite expensive but I find it easy to use. Vectric a company impress me with their focus on their...
  7. I think the Vectric products are great for CNC...

    I think the Vectric products are great for CNC design projects. The version you go for depends on your budget and final use. If you have a look at the Vectric website you can see the different...
  8. It is used as a hard wearing timber floor coating...

    It is used as a hard wearing timber floor coating so would certainly be up to the task on a desk top.
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    A file or diamond stone on the flat of the...

    A file or diamond stone on the flat of the cutting edges. For my cheaper forstner bits a normal file works fine. If the steel is a bit harder, use a diamond file.
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    DRAWN - PART CLAIMED I'm in

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    I have a Jet and also work with a Carbatec at the...

    I have a Jet and also work with a Carbatec at the local woodguild. They have the same size spindles.
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    DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in

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    I have some pieces of timber exactly the same as...

    I have some pieces of timber exactly the same as this that I inherited from my father. He marked it as "Leych hard" but I have been unable to find a reference to this. His spelling was a bit average...
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    It's not Sassafras. Would need some better photos...

    It's not Sassafras. Would need some better photos to help identify it.
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    Most of the boards in photo 2 look like Blackwood...

    Most of the boards in photo 2 look like Blackwood to me.
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    I use a lot of Huon Pine and have also had a lot...

    I use a lot of Huon Pine and have also had a lot of failures at the finishing stage which can be very frustrating. Oily Huon pine will not allow most finishes to dry. This applies to oil based...
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    The new Carbatec cabinet saw has a small perspex...

    The new Carbatec cabinet saw has a small perspex dust collection container that surrounds the underside of the blade and is connected via a hose to the external extraction point. There should be no...
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    I have to disagree with part of this advice. I...

    I have to disagree with part of this advice. I use a lot of Huon pine and find that an oily piece will not allow single pack thinners based or turps based finishes to dry. It can be very frustrating....
  20. I have found this to be a fairly common problem...

    I have found this to be a fairly common problem when machining down to thin sizes on many species of timber. My method of alleviating it is to ensure the thin strips are stacked with weight on them...
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    Welcome to the forum Jeff. I too am on the NW...

    Welcome to the forum Jeff.

    I too am on the NW coast of Tassie.

    Rob
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    Very scary. Thanks for sharing.

    Very scary. Thanks for sharing.
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    I have had a similar problem with the stop switch...

    I have had a similar problem with the stop switch on my table saw. I found a loose tab on the back of the stop button. The tab is screwed onto the button. The loose screw resulted in the tab not...
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    It is worth hanging onto the keys. The black ones...

    It is worth hanging onto the keys. The black ones are usually Ebony which is very handy for smaller jobs.
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    Stepcraft vs Axiom CNC

    I am looking at upgrading my home made CNC router to a commercial unit. Have been looking at both the Stepcraft M1000 and the Axiom AR8. Does anybody out there have any experience with these that...
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    SOLD: I will take the clamps. Can you please let me...

    I will take the clamps. Can you please let me know cost of postage to Tassie.
  28. Is this protection pad a necessity to use mesh...

    Is this protection pad a necessity to use mesh discs on a Festool sander?
  29. Thanks. You are torquing them more than me. I am...

    Thanks. You are torquing them more than me. I am using a manual screwdriver handled torx driver to do them up. I don't believe my hand and wrist strength would be enough to overtorque them.
  30. You are right in saying that the last little nip...

    You are right in saying that the last little nip up twists the insert but my thinking is that they are too loose if I don't go to this point. Maybe this is incorrect. What do you use to gauge the...
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    I'm in.
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    My router suffered a similar problem a few years...

    My router suffered a similar problem a few years ago. Turned out that the speed controller had failed. I was able to get a replacement at the time through carbatec in Launceston. It would be worth...
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    It is a drill with counter sink cutting edge. My...

    It is a drill with counter sink cutting edge. My father was a joiner and I remember him using these for fitting screws. This was before there were battery drill/ drivers and phillips head wood...
  34. I bought a complete set of replacements from...

    I bought a complete set of replacements from Carbatec at the same time as I bought the thicknesser. This was about 10 years ago so I don't think there is much point in trying to make a warranty claim.
  35. Tried this but didn't improve the installation....

    Tried this but didn't improve the installation. Thanks for your suggestions.
  36. Thanks for your thoughts Treecycle. I have been...

    Thanks for your thoughts Treecycle. I have been cleaning the surfaces to ensure no grit or buildup. The head does look like the picture. I have checked the size of the old inserts compared to the...
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    Hi Treecycle. Thanks for the welcome. I...

    Hi Treecycle.

    Thanks for the welcome.
    I produce a range of products from Tasmanian minor species timbers. My souvenir range includes smaller items including fridge magnets, coasters, rulers, key...
  38. Carbatec CTJ-381X thicknesser blade misalignment

    Hi Woodies.
    I have a Carbatec CTJ-381X thicknesser that I purchased in 2010 along with a full set of replacement blades. I have been very happy with the planing finish obtained with this machine and...
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    Hi from Tassie

    Hi Woodies.
    My name is Rob and I am based on the north west coast of Tasmania. I have been an active member of the north west woodcraft guild for about 20 years and run a home based woodcraft...
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