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24th July 2023, 07:05 PM
Thread: Small low level deck
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actually, found that these posts are rated. Any...
actually, found that these posts are rated. Any reason why these couldnt be used instead of 2No 90x45 bearers?
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14th July 2023, 12:15 PM
Thread: Small low level deck
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what about using 90x90 H4 posts as bearers? would...
what about using 90x90 H4 posts as bearers? would that work?
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12th July 2023, 08:13 PM
Thread: Small low level deck
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thanks for your replies. I will definitively...
thanks for your replies.
I will definitively change the bearers. NS timber have 90x45 lvl 13, I presume this would be better than pine.
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10th July 2023, 12:03 PM
Thread: Small low level deck
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Small low level deck
Hi All,
I am about to start building a small low height deck 2.4m x 3.6m.
I have check span tables but just wanted to double check if all sizes sound reasonable.
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30th June 2023, 11:24 AM
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SOLD: Sold!
Sold!
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29th June 2023, 01:25 PM
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SOLD: hi Danoc sorry, someone is supposed to come to...
hi Danoc
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20th June 2023, 07:48 PM
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SOLD: Price drop, 650
Price drop, 650
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13th June 2023, 07:11 PM
Thread: Help! Minimax C30C26 owners
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Fixed! It was a bit silly. The jointer outfeed...
Fixed!
It was a bit silly. The jointer outfeed lifts to become a thicknesser. When down, there are a couple of screws that maintain distance to the cutter block. I only had to screw a bit further... -
11th June 2023, 05:51 PM
Thread: Help! Minimax C30C26 owners
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I bought the biggest cable I could find, 2.5mm2...
I bought the biggest cable I could find, 2.5mm2 per wire, which is superior to the one used for campervans, rewired it and.... the same. When I connect it, the machine makes a short humming sound and...
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10th June 2023, 07:28 PM
Thread: Help! Minimax C30C26 owners
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thanks Ross I did look at the sunnybeaches dud...
thanks Ross
I did look at the sunnybeaches dud and he might be onto something, these machines have some many connecting safety buttons and all connected in series. I just know of 3.
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10th June 2023, 12:25 PM
Thread: Help! Minimax C30C26 owners
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Thanks Ross I have closed the door and the lever...
Thanks Ross
I have closed the door and the lever points to the 9 oclock position. I also opened the fuse cover and all looks ok with a green light on. Still no luck😭 -
10th June 2023, 09:41 AM
Thread: Help! Minimax C30C26 owners
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Help! Minimax C30C26 owners
Just put together my new Minimax C30 and basically... I cannot get it to run.
I have pulled the 2 safety stops, checked the power and so on and nothing happens. Just wondering if there is a trick... -
8th June 2023, 08:47 PM
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SOLD: price drop = 750
price drop = 750
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7th June 2023, 02:06 PM
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SOLD: Sherwood Deluxe 13in thicknesser with helical cutterhead
Selling my sherwood thicknesser. I bought in January last year and has had sporadic use mainly for pine. I have not rotated the knives and it still gives a great finish. Price: 850 AUD. Pick up from...
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19th May 2023, 01:54 PM
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C30
After a long mental safari, which took me from sawstops to Chinese sliders to hammers and finally to the SCM's, I narrowed down to the C26, C30 and lab300. I eliminated the 26 as I think I would miss...
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4th May 2023, 04:29 PM
Thread: What's the matter with white cypress?
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white cypress pine
Hi Illvibe
did you ever built your sauna using white cypress pine? how did it go? I am thinking of doing the same
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25th January 2023, 04:01 PM
Thread: SCM's sawstop version
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This is a real puzzle to me. If money was no an...
This is a real puzzle to me. If money was no an issue I would definitely buy the Format4. As money is an issue, I had planned to get a sawstop and I almost pressed the button during the sales at...
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16th January 2023, 05:23 PM
Thread: MiniMax c30 genius
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Derek/ JK thanks so much for your informative...
Derek/ JK
thanks so much for your informative responses.
I am very much like you working on relatively small pieces and not really too worried about ripping with the track saw and bandsaw.
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13th January 2023, 02:42 PM
Thread: MiniMax c30 genius
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Hi JK Thanks so much for your thoughts. I am...
Hi JK
Thanks so much for your thoughts. I am also stretched, however I am not entirely sure if a 1.2m slider is going to feel a bit short in time for me and this is why I was looking at the lab300.... -
11th January 2023, 10:52 AM
Thread: MiniMax c30 genius
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C30G or Lab300
Hi
Just wondering if there are any owners of either C30G or Lab300 machines who might want to share their experiences with these. I went through all the Hammer and Robland range so I am now down to... -
24th August 2022, 08:48 AM
Thread: Festool Domino cutter 8mm NEW
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SOLD: Hi Wongo I will take it if it is still available...
Hi Wongo
I will take it if it is still available
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1st August 2022, 04:57 PM
Thread: Timber for Barrel Sauna
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Timber for Barrel Sauna
Hi Guys,
just wondering if you know wood alternatives for a barrel sauna. I was looking at the price for Western Red Cedar and it is fairly high at the moment. I was told that White Beech would also... -
8th March 2022, 04:35 PM
Thread: Cheapest way to buy timber
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I dont really use pine any more, however just...
I dont really use pine any more, however just recently my wife asked me to make her a cutting bench. I bought non structural pine from bunnings at 6 bucks for 90mm x 35mm sections 2.4m long. Put them...
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12th November 2021, 07:30 AM
Thread: Air purifier using a box fan
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I built one of these for my workshop and...
I built one of these for my workshop and decommissioned weeks later in favor of forced ventilation. The filters work, however, even in my small shop, they clogged up very quickly. The thing is a big...
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11th November 2021, 10:11 AM
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Planning the 2hp upgrade - Cyclone suggestions
Hi all,
I am planning to buy a 2HP dusty as i want to get a 13in thicknesser and a 14in bandsaw.
what I have decided so far:
- i will buy a generic 2HP unit from H&F and do the modification of the... -
2nd November 2021, 09:35 AM
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Thanks for the review Dave. I wonder how the...
Thanks for the review Dave.
I wonder how the unit has performed in the last few months. I have read in this forum that finding carbide replacements is difficult.
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27th October 2021, 08:06 AM
Thread: Teak Vanity
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BobL that's beautiful. Simple but great ideas...
BobL that's beautiful. Simple but great ideas there.
My friend saw the bill for teak and decided against it. The vanity is still going to be in wood but I will have to epoxy seal it and apply a... -
25th October 2021, 11:21 AM
Thread: Teak Vanity
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thanks Ian I haven't done veneers and wouldn't...
thanks Ian
I haven't done veneers and wouldn't like to learn for this project as it is not for myself :). I am ok with the exposed sides and faces in solid teak as there is no much volume in those,... -
25th October 2021, 08:29 AM
Thread: Track Saw Square
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I have the benchdogs square and it is very good....
I have the benchdogs square and it is very good. Easy to place on the track and it is always square.
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25th October 2021, 08:09 AM
Thread: Teak Vanity
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Teak Vanity
Hi,
I am about to start a bathroom vanity out of teak. As teak is so expensive, I was thinking of building the back and under side panels out of another material.
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13th October 2021, 10:45 AM
Thread: 14in bandsaw advice
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Thanks for all your answers. Just a question for...
Thanks for all your answers.
Just a question for those who have a laguna or a rikon or a hammer. How are your experiences with dust collection. My shop is tiny and dust control almost controls my... -
29th September 2021, 04:41 PM
Thread: 14in bandsaw advice
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thanks for the advice. Unfortunately i am in a...
thanks for the advice.
Unfortunately i am in a tiny workshop and even the 14in bandsaw is a push.
I have also considered the Laguna and saw it at the Carbatec shop, it looks solid, however i... -
24th September 2021, 10:50 AM
Thread: 14in bandsaw advice
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14in bandsaw advice
Hi All,
Probably this question has been repeated before, still it would be good to have an update on people's experiences.
I am thinking of acquiring a 14in bandsaw (cant fit a bigger machine in my... -
16th April 2021, 11:44 AM
Thread: Tiny workshop
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BobL I went through other responses you have...
BobL
I went through other responses you have given in the past to other participants and also prepared a couple of sketches with my dust extraction options as I became paranoid as to where the air... -
15th April 2021, 08:48 AM
Thread: Tiny workshop
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BobL, Thanks so much for your reply. So...
BobL, Thanks so much for your reply. So informative!
I could open a hole in the partition wall i built and install that. I only need to put a few meters of ducting to get to the garage door.
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14th April 2021, 11:36 AM
Thread: Tiny workshop
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Tiny workshop
Hi,
I am looking for some advice on dust control.
Just recently moved to a house with limited space for a shed. I have managed to price away a portion of the garage with a partition wall so I have...