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14th August 2017, 05:56 PM
Thread: Early Triton Mk3 and WCA400
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Early Triton MK3 and WCA400
Thanks for the link Peter, I had trouble setting up my own when I changed the chassis. Much appreciate the information - will have a go at it tomorrow as it's not my volunteering day at the local...
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13th August 2017, 05:27 PM
Thread: Early Triton Mk3 and WCA400
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Early Triton Mk3 and WCA400
Hi Peter,
Thank you for your reply. I was able to find a WCA400 way back then. The one that I got seven years ago for my old MK3 fitted without a problem. But I've loaned it to a friend who is... -
12th August 2017, 09:55 PM
Thread: Early Triton Mk3 and WCA400
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Just now came across the Forum thread -...
Just now came across the Forum thread - https://www.woodworkforums.com/f15/mk3-upgrade-clarification-chassis-32105. Nowhere in it does it make mention of the MK3 work top not being able to be fitted...
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10th August 2017, 03:52 PM
Thread: Early Triton Mk3 and WCA400
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Early Triton Mk3 and WCA400
I recently obtained an early MK3 workcentre to clean-up so as to give to my son. Unfortunately, it came with the original cast alloy saw chassis; this was severely cracked and was not repairable. I...
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26th March 2015, 09:26 PM
Thread: APRIL - Draw number 119
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CLAIMED I'm in
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10th September 2014, 09:09 PM
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REGISTRATION CLOSED I'm in
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6th August 2014, 06:12 PM
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CLAIMED Thank you to Ubeaut and Timberbits - generous...
Thank you to Ubeaut and Timberbits - generous prizes.
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6th June 2014, 05:34 PM
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REGISTRATION CLOSED I'm in
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19th November 2013, 04:25 PM
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Ripping multiple 5mm strips on a Tirton Mk3 table
I don't want to create a furor again like that that was once created back in 2006 in another Forum about ripping thin lath on a table saw!
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7th September 2012, 11:09 PM
Thread: Shop-made Rip fence secured by Magjigs
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Shop-made Rip fence secured by Magjigs
I throw this open to all suggestions and comments...
I've a Triton Mk3 table with the original aluminum rip fence. In seeking a way to secure a shop-built fence to the Triton without using the... -
19th August 2012, 01:37 PM
Thread: Heat proof finish
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Hi Rob, Thank you for your prompt response. ...
Hi Rob,
Thank you for your prompt response.
Yes, you've hit the nail right on the head - what you've described about your kitchen bench top is exactly what I was seeking. There is a local... -
17th August 2012, 09:24 PM
Thread: Heat proof finish
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Heat proof finish
From a scrap piece of Tassie Oak left over from the top of an entertainment unit I'd built a few months ago I made my wife a table centre piece to place hot out-of-the-oven corning-ware serving...
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7th August 2011, 03:57 PM
Thread: GMC R1200 Router
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Subject line correction...
:o My sincere apologies - just only now noticed what a stupid mistake I've made.
Of course, the title should read - GMC R1200 ROUTER.
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29th July 2011, 12:38 PM
Thread: GMC R1200 Router
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GMC R1200 Router
In 2006, I bought a GMC R1200 12mm router to use in my Triton Mk3 Router table. From day one I had a problem with the spindle lock button. It would always slip when tightening and was a headache to...
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5th June 2011, 10:31 PM
Thread: Twin Blade set-up
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Thanks Doug for your reply. Yes, indeed you...
Thanks Doug for your reply.
Yes, indeed you are correct - my initial intention was to find out what others thought of the idea or practice of using a twin blade set-up to achieve a single... -
4th June 2011, 07:56 PM
Thread: Twin Blade set-up
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An update to my thread above... A friend who...
An update to my thread above...
A friend who has his own business renovating Terrace houses in Sydney tells me that he does the twin blade set-up all the time. There are a lot of heritage timbers... -
1st June 2011, 09:30 PM
Thread: Twin Blade set-up
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Twin Blade set-up
I want to make a small finger jointed box but the physical problem of a Dado set in my Mk3 set me to thinking. I had an old TCT 235mm blade sharpened with the bevel tips flattened. Cost was only...
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31st March 2011, 08:59 PM
Thread: Cordless Drill
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Thank you everyone for your input and advice. I...
Thank you everyone for your input and advice.
I did buy a trade unit, a mid-range Hitachi which does have a 'smart' charger. Used it for the first time last weekend and now I realize that I should... -
25th March 2011, 08:32 PM
Thread: Cordless Drill
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2nd March 2011, 08:22 PM
Thread: Cordless Drill
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Cordless Drill
I know this isn't a Triton topic but maybe someone can help with some advice about cordless drills. Having had a Ryobi cordless with a Ni-Cad battery since 1998 and which hasn't performed from day...
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10th February 2011, 08:19 PM
Thread: Oval routing jig
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Thanks Scott. Because my wife called it an...
Thanks Scott.
Because my wife called it an oval mirror, the term 'ellipse' didn't even enter my mind.
I've looked at the site you linked and yes, that's exactly what I was after. So many, many... -
10th February 2011, 11:03 AM
Thread: Oval routing jig
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Oval routing jig
Need some suggestions on how to route an oval for a mirror frame. Searched the threads and mostly about circles and half-circles.
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1st December 2010, 02:25 PM
Thread: 235mm Saw Blade
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Thanks to all who have replied - much...
Thanks to all who have replied - much appreciated.
Tried the 100tpi blade and got a fantastic result after I slowed down my feed rate. So I think I'll stay with that blade for the present but in... -
29th November 2010, 01:40 PM
Thread: 235mm Saw Blade
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Thanks Peter. Appreciate your valuable advice... ...
Thanks Peter. Appreciate your valuable advice... Ian
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27th November 2010, 04:06 PM
Thread: 235mm Saw Blade
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Thanks for your quick reply Peter. So would...
Thanks for your quick reply Peter.
So would you think that I ought to replace the 60tpi with an 80tpi or just stay with the 60tpi but also get another 40tpi for ripping. Always found the 60tpi a... -
27th November 2010, 02:43 PM
Thread: 235mm Saw Blade
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235mm Saw Blade
Hi,
I've been using a Makita 235mm saw in my Mk-3 since I first acquired the set-up from my late father.
The blade at the moment is an Irwin TCT 60tpi. The cut now has deteriorated to the... -
12th October 2010, 03:22 PM
Thread: Cutting PE Plastic board
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Thanks Chris for the prompt reply. I wasn't sure...
Thanks Chris for the prompt reply. I wasn't sure as I've never cut anything on my Mk-3 except for timber. Again, appreciate your advice... Ian.
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12th October 2010, 03:08 PM
Thread: Cutting PE Plastic board
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Cutting PE Plastic board
Is there any special precautions necessary when cutting a PE Plastic cutting board?
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2nd September 2010, 01:53 PM
Thread: TRITON Registration Number
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My Mk-3 is 79855 Regards, Ian :)
My Mk-3 is 79855
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18th August 2010, 01:35 PM
Thread: Laminating Tas. Oak flooring to ply
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Kleiberit PVA?
Hi Evan,
Gee, that's way more that I expected! Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know.
I'll contact Hinge Fit this afternoon and see what they can do for me.
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17th August 2010, 12:23 PM
Thread: Laminating Tas. Oak flooring to ply
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Kleiberit PVA?
Hello Evan,
I've tried sourcing Kleiberit PVA here on the Central Coast to no avail. Emailed Kleiberit in Sydney but their email addresses are all wrong so just spoke with them by phone. They've... -
12th August 2010, 10:59 AM
Thread: Laminating Tas. Oak flooring to ply
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Laminating Tas. Oak flooring to ply
Thanks so much, Evan.
I had thought about using Aquadhere but didn't think the bond would be any good. My flooring friend did say that the Bostik product allowed for expansion and I had wondered... -
10th August 2010, 04:49 PM
Thread: Laminating Tas. Oak flooring to ply
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Laminating Tas. Oak flooring to ply
I throw this one to the wise men of the forum...
What glue would I use to laminate 10mm thick 90mm wide Tassy Oak flooring to 12mm Ply? The project is a low-line entertainment unit and the panels... -
22nd May 2010, 08:01 PM
Thread: Shellac Pre-stain conditioner?
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Solution found outside of Forum...
Thanks for those who looked at my thread problem.
Found the answer, well sort of, from the U-Beaut site about their Sanding Sealer side-use as a retarder; what I understand as a pre-stain... -
18th May 2010, 09:56 PM
Thread: Shellac Pre-stain conditioner?
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Shellac Pre-stain conditioner?
I've been using Zinsser's Bulls Eye SealCoat universal sanding sealer for quite some time on projects made from Tas. Oak with fantastic results.
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3rd May 2010, 10:37 PM
Thread: Triton WCA400
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Thanks, will take a look right now... Ian
Thanks, will take a look right now... Ian
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2nd May 2010, 10:44 PM
Thread: Triton WCA400
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Triton WCA400
Hi Guys,
Does anyone know whether it's still possible to purchase a WCA400 'Saw chassis upgrade kit' for my Mk-3?
Foolishly by accident dropped the original with saw attached and shattered the... -
24th July 2009, 05:02 PM
Thread: Who now owns Triton?
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Who now owns Triton?
Apologies as I've been out of the system for a bit.
I just Googled the Triton site and was surprised to see the footer notation - "Site last updated 24 July 09".
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19th February 2009, 08:52 PM
Thread: Sanding Sealer
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Just thought I'd say thank you to all of you who...
Just thought I'd say thank you to all of you who took the time to reply. Your input and suggestions are very much appreciated. Thanks once again... Ian
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18th February 2009, 09:31 PM
Thread: Sanding Sealer
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Hi Michael, Here is Feast Watson's take on...
Hi Michael,
Here is Feast Watson's take on Sanding Sealer...
'A clear, fast drying interior timber sealer for open grain timber. Feast Watson Sanding Sealer dries to a hard clear film and is... -
18th February 2009, 09:13 PM
Thread: Sanding Sealer
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Thanks for the dressing-down, Fred. As soon as I...
Thanks for the dressing-down, Fred. As soon as I hit 'submit' I thought, Ahh, I didn't look at U-Beaut products. Whilst I was doing so, your reply arrived.
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18th February 2009, 08:53 PM
Thread: Sanding Sealer
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Sanding Sealer
Does anyone know where I can procure a non-alkyd based sanding sealer? I know that Zinsser have a Shellac based sanding sealer but it's only available in 4lt cans. Have tried Orica and they don't...
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21st January 2009, 02:10 PM
Thread: Laminating timber
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Hi Bryan, Thanks for your input. See Pete's...
Hi Bryan,
Thanks for your input. See Pete's response above. Might be of interest to you also.
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21st January 2009, 02:06 PM
Thread: Laminating timber
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Thanks but I have some questions...
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19th January 2009, 08:55 PM
Thread: Laminating timber
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We're all Apprentices, I think...
Thanks for the suggestion. Splining would be a lot easier than dowels, that's for sure. I'll keep that in mind for next time. My wife's list of projects ensures there'll be a next time!
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17th January 2009, 09:11 PM
Thread: Laminating timber
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Thanks Joez...
I'm going to use your suggestion and use glue alone.
But I think I'll do the taper on the flat face first; then the glued joint will be in line with the saw blade and that's where I suspect any... -
17th January 2009, 08:17 PM
Thread: Laminating timber
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Laminating timber
Hi,
Thought I'd ask the question...
I'm making a hall table from Tas.Oak. I had timber milled for it by a local specialist timber company. For the legs; I had them mill - 62x31 as couldn't get... -
4th November 2008, 04:00 PM
Thread: Triton MK3 Orig. slide chassis
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Thank you so much, Peter. A great suggestion and...
Thank you so much, Peter. A great suggestion and one I can try quickly as our access road is now under reconstruction. Means there'll be new road signs too, so when the stop/go guy halts me in the...
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4th November 2008, 01:49 PM
Thread: Triton MK3 Orig. slide chassis
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Thanks, Brian. Your suggestion re bolt and nyloc...
Thanks, Brian. Your suggestion re bolt and nyloc is exactly what I had in mind. Better your second suggestion, I think. Thanks once again, Ian.
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3rd November 2008, 08:55 PM
Thread: Triton MK3 Orig. slide chassis
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'Triton MK3 Orig. slide chassis'
Thank you all for the prompt replies.
Peter, as I used the saw in the docking (cross-cut) mode recently, the motor sag gave me poor results; is Cam's suggestion best considering I want to use the...