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14th June 2017, 08:18 PM
Thread: Joinery 'systems' get together (JSGT)
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Fletty, For those of us running power tools,...
Fletty,
For those of us running power tools, say a router in the Incra, do you need us to bring extension leads ? I'm also debating whether to bring dust collector for the router . What would you... -
25th May 2017, 10:50 PM
Thread: Joinery 'systems' get together (JSGT)
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More than happy to bring it to the GTG, fits in...
More than happy to bring it to the GTG, fits in the car's glovebox, and no mains electricity needed to make it work :2tsup:
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25th May 2017, 06:16 PM
Thread: Joinery 'systems' get together (JSGT)
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Fletty , I'll send a PM with my details . PS...
Fletty , I'll send a PM with my details .
PS just tried to send PM , system is saying your Inbox may be full.
But Incra positioner with router, router table , bits and dimensioned timber is no... -
25th May 2017, 07:38 AM
Thread: Joinery 'systems' get together (JSGT)
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Fletty, I havent read the whole thread but if...
Fletty,
I havent read the whole thread but if you need these systems I can make them available
Dowelmax
Incra positioner
Incra box although this will need tablesaw and dado blades with... -
22nd May 2017, 08:08 PM
Thread: Gifkin Jig vs Incra Positioner
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Late to the discussion. If woodworking power...
Late to the discussion.
If woodworking power tools are in your future a router is invaluable . If a router is invaluable then a router table is also essential and the Incra is a fancy , super... -
9th May 2017, 06:16 PM
Thread: Blackwood boards
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MM, Not urgent by any means but I think I...
MM,
Not urgent by any means but I think I sent a PM for the total on these boards , I'll send another in case the first was vaporised. -
2nd May 2017, 06:12 PM
Thread: Blackwood boards
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I don't know how to make guitars , but I'd be...
I don't know how to make guitars , but I'd be pleased to have those boards.
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29th April 2017, 11:20 AM
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MM , If gungy happens to pass on the offer ,...
MM ,
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26th April 2017, 07:40 PM
Thread: Northern Silky Oak boards
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double.d I bought some beautiful silky oak...
double.d
I bought some beautiful silky oak from MM about 18 months ago.
Its not just the timber that's great : its the whole deal and service that will bring a smile to your face.
Even the... -
26th April 2017, 07:34 AM
Thread: Northern Silky Oak boards
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Yes , please MM PM sent
Yes , please MM
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24th April 2017, 11:23 PM
Thread: Quantity of Huon pine
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Artful , sent a PM confirming my bid . The...
Artful , sent a PM confirming my bid . The system's a bit confusing, not as transparent as eeebeh .
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19th April 2017, 07:24 AM
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No problem OG , the pattern on those boards does...
No problem OG , the pattern on those boards does look very nice.
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18th April 2017, 05:12 PM
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If not already sold to old gunnie , I'd be...
If not already sold to old gunnie , I'd be pleased to buy them.
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30th January 2016, 05:32 PM
Thread: Incra Positioner/Fence
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Sending PM
Sending PM
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30th January 2016, 01:49 PM
Thread: Incra Positioner/Fence
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Chris , did you end up organising a demo/purchase...
Chris , did you end up organising a demo/purchase of the incra for yourself ? I live 30 minutes from Helensburgh & have an Incra positioner .
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28th January 2015, 05:25 PM
Thread: Scheppach dedicated bench router - Part 2
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Richard, it all depends on what you want to use...
Richard, it all depends on what you want to use it for now and in the future.
I recently learnt a valuable lesson. I have several router tables, routers, dovetail router jigs
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28th January 2015, 12:27 PM
Thread: Eliminating bandsaw drift
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I've only just started using an 18" bandsaw and...
I've only just started using an 18" bandsaw and Dengue's question is the most important as far as bandsaw function is concerned. And yet reading the replies there are many ways to arrive at the...
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16th January 2015, 05:43 PM
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The machinery is but one aspect. The potential...
The machinery is but one aspect.
The potential monetary sink hole is in the software and tooling. To say nothing of the learning curve if starting from scratch.
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I feel lucky . Just yesterday I was dovetailing...
I feel lucky . Just yesterday I was dovetailing on a Leigh D4 doing the tails.
6mm shank in a Hitachi TR12 with a Hitachi 12 to 6mm adapter. As I was cutting the third
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15th May 2009, 02:02 AM
Thread: Festool Radio
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and just like all other festool products I've...
and just like all other festool products I've bought, it'll cost a hell of a lot more but at least it'll sound like a mellifluous stereo system and not an unbearably bad-for-my-ears boom box...
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10th May 2009, 09:50 AM
Thread: Festool Price Increases
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The dollar hasn't gone down with respect to the...
The dollar hasn't gone down with respect to the Euro.
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10th May 2009, 09:35 AM
Thread: Round or Rectangular format sander?
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I bought the 150/3 first and the RTS200 half...
I bought the 150/3 first and the RTS200 half sheet sander a couple of weeks
later. The 150/3 is going to be used more. It gives a very nice finish. RTS200 is good too mind you but the 150/3 pips it... -
25th April 2009, 10:42 AM
Thread: Router Boss has arrived.
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Yes, I saw that post too. As you say its a good...
Yes, I saw that post too. As you say its a good thing the memory of pain subsides after a while otherwise we'd be in intensive care on a morphine drip
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25th April 2009, 09:16 AM
Thread: Router Boss has arrived.
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Thanks Rattrap and Des for the speedy reply.I...
Thanks Rattrap and Des for the speedy reply.I only had my post up for a few hours. :2tsup:
At the same time I also emailed Craftsman Gallery for a quote on the postage.
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24th April 2009, 08:05 PM
Thread: Router Boss has arrived.
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What were the shipping costs like and did it take...
What were the shipping costs like and did it take long to arrive ?
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20th May 2007, 01:37 AM
Thread: Jointing Wet Area Gyproc (CONFUSED!)
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dampflex 2. Reinforcing fibres in the mix easy to...
dampflex 2. Reinforcing fibres in the mix easy to apply ,v.good product
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20th May 2007, 12:55 AM
Thread: Glue for glass box
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Just done a frameless shower screen with silicon...
Just done a frameless shower screen with silicon .
It looks good now. I'm an amateur.
The first two efforts were just awful. I had to take the glass down
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17th March 2007, 08:28 PM
Thread: TRA001 router parts wanted
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I checked this morning , still no part at...
I checked this morning , still no part at bunnings . In my opinion cost savings of the brand are not worth it if this is the kind of after sales service they offer.
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23rd February 2007, 08:11 PM
Thread: TRA001 router parts wanted
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I take it all back . My parts have not arrived ...
I take it all back . My parts have not arrived
Triton Gmc or whoever they are now are not getting another dollar from me.
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31st January 2007, 09:24 PM
Thread: TRA001 router parts wanted
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I went to bunnings this morning to order the same...
I went to bunnings this morning to order the same part but i only needed
the cap not the spring or its guide so the part no was TR053.
The lady who took the order was very helpful . She rang GMC... -
27th January 2007, 04:27 PM
Thread: TRA001 router parts wanted
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Thanks coldamus , its what I wanted to know. If...
Thanks coldamus , its what I wanted to know. If they gave you
a price they must have gone to the trouble of ringing
GMC . And it does seem very reasonable . I'll be following your lead on Monday -
26th January 2007, 04:53 PM
Thread: TRA001 router parts wanted
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how did you go with the spare part ordering...
how did you go with the spare part ordering through bunnings?
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25th October 2006, 11:52 PM
Thread: How to paint a newly gyprocked room?
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I've used acrylic and oil based dulux sealer...
I've used acrylic and oil based dulux sealer binder.
Both excellent ,both worth every penny
but I prefer the oil based stuff
Paint it all. -
25th October 2006, 11:23 PM
Thread: thanks to rod@plasterbrok
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thanks to rod@plasterbrok
I recently fitted some 270x300 cornices( i.e big)to a Victorian house I'm renovating.
I built a mitre box to cut the internal corner mitres on those cornices following the instructions on rod's... -
25th October 2006, 11:08 PM
Thread: rembathroom renovation shower floor
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I'm in the process of tiling a bathroom right now...
I'm in the process of tiling a bathroom right now . I'll
Briefly describe what I did.
Victorian house. Hardwood joists under the floor supporting a kauri pine floor boards. Room size 3x3.6 metres.... -
24th October 2006, 10:19 PM
Thread: TS55/75 quick assemble workspace
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yep my reference to plywood was in part about...
yep my reference to plywood was in part about chipping but the other question on my mind was when joining two guide rails together is the straight edge and therefore accuracy maintained ? Or is it...
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24th October 2006, 08:41 PM
Thread: rembathroom renovation shower floor
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Couple of questions: What is the shower area...
Couple of questions:
What is the shower area made of now ?
Whats on the floor now ?
What is the structure under the floor like?
What sort of weight can it stand ?
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24th October 2006, 07:49 PM
Thread: TS55/75 quick assemble workspace
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Didnt look closely enough at your first pic it...
Didnt look closely enough at your first pic it says 1400mm for the guide rail
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24th October 2006, 07:46 PM
Thread: TS55/75 quick assemble workspace
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Thanks for all the info and pics Flowboy Whats...
Thanks for all the info and pics Flowboy
Whats the legth of your guide rail?
If its one of the shorter ones how would
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14th October 2006, 02:24 AM
Thread: Finewoodworking #186
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mine hasnt arrived either
mine hasnt arrived either
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9th July 2006, 11:41 PM
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Lignum,to lock the power cord , how much do you...
Lignum,to lock the power cord , how much do you turn it once its plugged in ? I wasnt very forceful and it turned from the twelve to 1 oclock position.
It is addictive. It makes the process of... -
9th July 2006, 10:05 PM
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The attention to detail on this machine is just...
The attention to detail on this machine is just phenomenal. The indexing pins Lignum has been talking about is just the beginning.You may recall in another post I asked how to place a shelf in the...
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8th July 2006, 11:15 PM
Thread: Plywood suppliers
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F. A Mitchell in Auburn 1 hr by car from the...
F. A Mitchell in Auburn 1 hr by car from the gong out of peak hourhttp://www.famitchell.com.au
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7th July 2006, 12:34 AM
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Shaun I wholeheartedly agree with you. This whole...
Shaun I wholeheartedly agree with you. This whole bulletin board is like that.
I dont know if you have a domino but the dvd that comes with it is very very good and is much easier to absorb and... -
6th July 2006, 11:44 PM
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Perfect. Thanks Lignum, Groggy, NT900. Those...
Perfect. Thanks Lignum, Groggy, NT900. Those pics speak volumes.
Did you guys have them on file or did you go to the shed and snap them tonite ?
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6th July 2006, 11:06 PM
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Lignum ,Those pictures are just perfect. Did...
Lignum ,Those pictures are just perfect.
Did you put a pencil mark on the side panel and shelf before the first cut
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6th July 2006, 10:33 PM
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Thanks Groggy. couple more qs The bottom...
Thanks Groggy. couple more qs
The bottom plate of the biscuit joiner/ domino would then rest against the
straight edge ?
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6th July 2006, 10:18 PM
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How do you use the domino in the middle of a panel?
If I wanted to place a shelf at a precise height onto the side panels of a book case how would I do this with the domino?
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6th July 2006, 10:00 PM
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Thanks for that Lignum. Its reassuring. This...
Thanks for that Lignum. Its reassuring.
This morning I went to the local Festo dealer and the salesman
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6th July 2006, 11:02 AM
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Question for lignum and tassie kiwi re domino
Theres a tiny bit of slack between the left post of the guide plate and the sleeve in which it sits in the motor chassis.
Also the sleeve on the right side is made of brass whereas the sleeve on...