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13th February 2024, 10:15 AM
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Yep I'm just going to drill out the existing...
Yep I'm just going to drill out the existing thread, tap a new thread with a standard size, and grab something from the hardware store.
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12th February 2024, 05:45 PM
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I just an el-cheapo tap and die set so will retap...
I just an el-cheapo tap and die set so will retap it
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10th February 2024, 08:47 PM
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Thanks. Dumb question but what is the “10” in...
Thanks. Dumb question but what is the “10” in 10-28?
What if I just retap slightly larger with a more standard thread size?
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10th February 2024, 04:39 PM
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Might be tough to find a replacement. i did see...
Might be tough to find a replacement. i did see the eBay ones but they are expensive! If I try and re-tap it, I guess I would need to go big enough to fully remove the existing threads?
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10th February 2024, 12:34 PM
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It’s an English one. Not sure how to tell the age...
It’s an English one. Not sure how to tell the age though. Will look for any markings.
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10th February 2024, 11:41 AM
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Agree it would be imperial. But so many different...
Agree it would be imperial. But so many different thread pitches who knows if it was standard. The thread itself looks fine - can’t see any burrs or anything like that. I’m guessing the original...
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10th February 2024, 11:08 AM
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Replacement screw for fence on old Stanley 78 rabbet plane
Bought an old Stanley 78 rabbet plane off eBay. It’s in good nick but is missing the screw to tighten down the fence to the rod. Went to Bunnings and tried a bunch of different bolts just to...
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25th January 2024, 10:57 AM
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Ok I'll report back in 14 or so months and let...
Ok I'll report back in 14 or so months and let you all know how it went :cool:
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25th January 2024, 09:37 AM
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It's fine now. But I guess it's more that in a...
It's fine now. But I guess it's more that in a year or so, if it's only half empty and it goes bad, then I lose half a bottle.
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25th January 2024, 06:51 AM
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“New” Titebond 3 bought online was manufactured 10 months ago
I don’t have heaps of experience with glue shelf life but based on some reading seems that 2 years is the average. My shed will range between 10c and 35c throughout the year - no idea what impact...
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7th December 2023, 06:36 AM
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Late to this thread but just wanted to let you...
Late to this thread but just wanted to let you know I also had the screeching sound on startup. Tensioning the belt a bit tighter helped but I never thought to clean it. Don’t have the saw anymore so...
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4th December 2023, 11:23 AM
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Thanks. The ss-400c is a lot more expensive!...
Thanks. The ss-400c is a lot more expensive! Can't justify that.
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29th November 2023, 05:50 AM
Thread: Do dust mask become less safe over time?
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If I cark it then no ability to report back. Am I...
If I cark it then no ability to report back. Am I dead or alive? Schrodibger’s woodworker.
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28th November 2023, 02:27 PM
Thread: Do dust mask become less safe over time?
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Thanks everyone. Guess it's probably time for me...
Thanks everyone. Guess it's probably time for me to change the mask.
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28th November 2023, 08:53 AM
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Carbatec 400mm scroll saw pinless blade question
Hi all, I've been looking at the Carbatec 400mm scroll saw. Watching a few videos I came across this one by Wood Knight where he talks about the blade clamps that come with the saw being crap for...
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28th November 2023, 06:41 AM
Thread: Do dust mask become less safe over time?
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Do dust mask become less safe over time?
I’ve got one of these: https://www.3m.com.au/3M/en_AU/p/d/v000277492/
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10th November 2023, 06:14 AM
Thread: Pocketholes in 16mm melamine?
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Agree glue helps. Don’t know if it’s 90% though....
Agree glue helps. Don’t know if it’s 90% though. Immediately after gluing the carcasses up I could pick the whole thing up and rotate it in the air without issue - lots of shearing forces and the...
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9th November 2023, 10:42 AM
Thread: Carbatec 2hp remote switch
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I use the remote switches from jay car. Then I...
I use the remote switches from jay car. Then I followed this video for how to change the switch out: Dust extractor switch conversion remote control Dave Stanton easy...
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9th November 2023, 10:29 AM
Thread: Thoughts on small (benchtop) jointers?
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I've got the Carbatec 200mm jointer and I like...
I've got the Carbatec 200mm jointer and I like it. I have no past experience to draw from and I haven't used it a whole lot yet. I initially only had a thicknesser and was using a sled with shims to...
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9th November 2023, 10:03 AM
Thread: Pocketholes in 16mm melamine?
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Contrary to what everyone else has said, I used...
Contrary to what everyone else has said, I used pocket holes to put together the 16mm melamine cabinets in my shop. I also used melamine glue on all joins. I used 6mm mdf as the backing (glued and...
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4th November 2023, 05:59 PM
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True. Cupboard doors would solve the dust problem...
True. Cupboard doors would solve the dust problem although little bit more effort to get to the drawers.
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4th November 2023, 02:08 PM
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This might work actually. JONAXEL Storage...
This might work actually.
JONAXEL Storage combination, white, 50x51x70 cm - IKEA
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4th November 2023, 02:02 PM
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Agree I built some other drawers that were 150mm...
Agree I built some other drawers that were 150mm deep and even they are hard to fill without putting stuff on top of other stuff. Lots of draws required!
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31st October 2023, 06:31 AM
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I’ve finally finished lining the walls with...
I’ve finally finished lining the walls with French cleats. Now comes the fun of building little holders for everything. I will say that they make a huge difference for me. Being able to easily move...
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31st October 2023, 06:27 AM
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Good points. Sounds like drawers are the best...
Good points. Sounds like drawers are the best option, but can probably get by with shelves and boxes for some stuff. But agree, perhaps I just need to get some other projects done to scratch that...
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30th October 2023, 04:20 PM
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I couldn't be bothered building drawers for my cabinets - alternative ideas?
I've built a bunch of cabinets that are now on wheels and have all my bench top tools on top. Excellent! Cabinets are made from 16mm melamine.
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19th October 2023, 06:35 AM
Thread: Ideas on how to mount this shelf?
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It was a magical outcome, really.
It was a magical outcome, really.
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18th October 2023, 06:41 PM
Thread: Ideas on how to mount this shelf?
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531554 Keyhole router bit worked a treat!...
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4th October 2023, 10:53 AM
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Perfect thanks. - - - Updated - - - I...
Perfect thanks.
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I actually have one of those, might try that on some scrap and see how it goes. Thanks -
3rd October 2023, 07:49 PM
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Ideas on how to mount this shelf?
I made a simple shelf and stupidly did not think about how to actually mount it on the wall :C
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25th August 2023, 10:30 AM
Thread: Roof insulation help for shed
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Given our neighbours new house has a white roof...
Given our neighbours new house has a white roof which makes our back balcony feel like standing on the surface of the sun, I think my council is not fussed :)
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25th August 2023, 10:29 AM
Thread: Roof insulation help for shed
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Good idea, thanks. Had not thought of that. I...
Good idea, thanks. Had not thought of that. I wonder what would have more impact? Insulation or painting it white?
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23rd August 2023, 06:15 PM
Thread: Roof insulation help for shed
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I think foil board is the winner. Now just gotta...
I think foil board is the winner. Now just gotta find the time to actually get it done :q
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22nd August 2023, 08:01 PM
Thread: Roof insulation help for shed
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Foilboard looks pretty good. Easy to fit and...
Foilboard looks pretty good. Easy to fit and looks like it won’t mind any condensation buildup. Also means I can leave a gap between the insulation and tiles, which is good I think?
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22nd August 2023, 07:58 PM
Thread: Roof insulation help for shed
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I’m on the Sydney central coast. I can deal with...
I’m on the Sydney central coast. I can deal with the winter cold. But it’s the summer heat that is a killer. It gets unbearably hot inside. Typically about 30-35deg inside on a hot summer day. If I...
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22nd August 2023, 04:35 PM
Thread: Roof insulation help for shed
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I have 6 plug-in led lights in addition to the...
I have 6 plug-in led lights in addition to the led strips. I actually made little brackets for them so they just hook onto the ceiling joists so I can move them around as needed.
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22nd August 2023, 10:13 AM
Thread: Roof insulation help for shed
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Hadn't heard of anticon rolls before, thanks. ...
Hadn't heard of anticon rolls before, thanks.
Definitely not redoing the whole roof! I agree that would be ideal but budget and time aren't going to allow that. The batts were appealing as easy to... -
21st August 2023, 09:58 AM
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Roof insulation help for shed
Winter has been dreamy in the shed but I’m dreading the return of summer. On a summer arvo the space will hit 35 degrees on a good day, which makes woodworking somewhat unenjoyable. I’ve got...
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8th August 2023, 02:34 PM
Thread: Good present for a metal working friend?
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HELP Yeah good idea. Any particular metal working...
Yeah good idea. Any particular metal working retailer you recommend apart from H&F?
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8th August 2023, 02:32 PM
Thread: Good present for a metal working friend?
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HELP They look nice. H&F return policy, however, does...
They look nice. H&F return policy, however, does not read well! I'm sure they are fine though
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8th August 2023, 09:16 AM
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HELP Good present for a metal working friend?
Got a mate's wedding coming up and thought I'd get him a little something for his metal working shop. He is a novice and has started setting up his shed about a year ago. He doesn't have heaps of...
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7th June 2023, 08:00 AM
Thread: Blade cut is wider than blade kerf
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Haha this is great! I come from an industrial...
Haha this is great! I come from an industrial design background so I tell people I know how to make form and function be friends.
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6th June 2023, 11:05 AM
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Thanks for all your help Chief Tiff, appreciate...
Thanks for all your help Chief Tiff, appreciate it. I'll have to reach out to Carbatec and see what they say.
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5th June 2023, 06:09 PM
Thread: Blade cut is wider than blade kerf
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Thanks. Should it basically be 0.00mm? ...
Thanks. Should it basically be 0.00mm?
Exploded diagram is pg25 of this doc: https://www.carbatec.com.au/documents/manuals/TS-C250P%20Manual%202018.pdf
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5th June 2023, 04:19 PM
Thread: Blade cut is wider than blade kerf
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Just re-measured using the "flat" gauge tip of...
Just re-measured using the "flat" gauge tip of the gauge against the face of the arbor flange, I get 0.0015" runout and it is an even swing - so no hump.
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5th June 2023, 10:50 AM
Thread: Blade cut is wider than blade kerf
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I've reached out to Carbatec to see what they say...
I've reached out to Carbatec to see what they say is acceptable.
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3rd June 2023, 12:56 PM
Thread: Blade cut is wider than blade kerf
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Blade runout is exactly what I am trying to...
Blade runout is exactly what I am trying to measure. Just to recap - if I raise my saw blade into a bit of wood and cut a few mm into it, it creates a cut that is 3.55mm wide, even though the blade...
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3rd June 2023, 12:00 PM
Thread: Blade cut is wider than blade kerf
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Just to clarify. I put the digital alignment...
Just to clarify.
I put the digital alignment gauge in the mitre slot. Zero it against the face of the blade. Then I don’t move it.
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3rd June 2023, 09:24 AM
Thread: Blade cut is wider than blade kerf
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I’ll do some more tests to see. I’ll make a video...
I’ll do some more tests to see. I’ll make a video so you can see what I mean. As I said, I’m don’t think it is affecting my cuts thus far. But I haven’t had the saw for very long and haven’t done any...
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31st May 2023, 07:53 PM
Thread: Blade cut is wider than blade kerf
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Blade cut is wider than blade kerf
I’ve got a carbatec TS-C250P table saw. I finally got round to building a crosscut sled. I noticed that the gap in the sled for the blade is wider than the blade kerf. I figured it’s probably my...