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26th March 2024, 07:33 PM
Thread: Multitool blades
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HELP Bunnings have a good range.
Bunnings have a good range.
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1st January 2024, 07:57 PM
Thread: Bottle stoppers
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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.
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14th December 2023, 03:18 PM
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...
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13th December 2023, 07:28 PM
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SOLD: If This is still available I will take it.
If This is still available I will take it.
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4th November 2023, 07:10 PM
Thread: Tiling over old glue
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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....
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3rd October 2023, 07:25 PM
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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...
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2nd October 2023, 07:14 PM
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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...
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16th June 2023, 07:25 PM
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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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16th February 2023, 07:44 PM
Thread: How do I sharpen forstner bits?
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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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10th January 2023, 07:20 PM
Thread: # 137 Jan/Feb 2023
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DRAWN - PART CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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23rd October 2022, 06:52 PM
Thread: Jet oscillating spindle sander
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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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22nd October 2022, 06:53 PM
Thread: Oct/Nov PRIZE DRAW #135
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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25th September 2022, 07:28 PM
Thread: Sept/Oct 2022 - PRIZE DRAW # 134
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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7th September 2022, 07:17 PM
Thread: Timber ID - Teak?
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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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17th August 2022, 07:25 PM
Thread: Black heart sassafras?
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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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2nd May 2022, 06:24 PM
Thread: Another 'What timber is this?' thread
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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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30th April 2022, 07:00 PM
Thread: Best finish for Huon Pine
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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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13th March 2022, 06:24 PM
Thread: table saw dust direction.
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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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6th February 2022, 06:54 PM
Thread: rough sawn huon pine
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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....
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23rd January 2022, 05:56 PM
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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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31st December 2021, 07:17 PM
Thread: Howdy from Tassie
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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.
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6th December 2021, 07:24 PM
Thread: speared with his riving knife
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Very scary. Thanks for sharing.
Very scary. Thanks for sharing.
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11th November 2021, 08:40 PM
Thread: Christmas 2021 prize draw # 133
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CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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8th October 2021, 09:11 AM
Thread: switch problem
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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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29th September 2021, 07:32 PM
Thread: I broke up piano yesterday...
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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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22nd August 2021, 11:37 AM
Thread: Stepcraft vs Axiom CNC
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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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16th August 2021, 07:29 PM
Thread: A couple of unrelated goodies
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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.
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23rd July 2021, 07:44 PM
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Is this protection pad a necessity to use mesh...
Is this protection pad a necessity to use mesh discs on a Festool sander?
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15th July 2021, 07:46 PM
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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.
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15th July 2021, 07:25 PM
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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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24th April 2021, 06:43 PM
Thread: April/May 2021 PRIZE DRAW 132
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DRAWN 1 CLAIMED 1 UNCLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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23rd April 2021, 07:30 PM
Thread: My Triton Router is sick!
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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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14th April 2021, 07:03 PM
Thread: Unidentified tool
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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...
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14th April 2021, 06:57 PM
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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.
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13th April 2021, 07:08 PM
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Tried this but didn't improve the installation....
Tried this but didn't improve the installation. Thanks for your suggestions.
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13th April 2021, 07:07 PM
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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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12th February 2021, 08:06 AM
Thread: Hi from Tassie
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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... -
7th February 2021, 01:01 PM
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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... -
7th February 2021, 12:46 PM
Thread: Hi from Tassie
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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...