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8th March 2024, 09:48 AM
Thread: Rusted Metal Garden Bed edging
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Rusted Metal Garden Bed edging
What’s the difference between the pre-rusted garden bed edging available at Bunnings etc and regular Mild Steel plate ? Apart from the pre-rusting obviously.
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6th March 2024, 08:28 AM
Thread: Colour leads for marking timber
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The red leads I got were soft too. If you're not...
The red leads I got were soft too. If you're not very careful, they dont last long. The grey/black ones it comes with are good.
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23rd February 2024, 10:20 AM
Thread: Makita M4500k or Stanley FatMax FME360
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Seems like the Makita one is the cheaper series...
Seems like the Makita one is the cheaper series and Stanley isnt known for their power tools.....who has the longest warranty ?
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14th February 2024, 06:23 AM
Thread: 240v Mitre saw suitable for picture frames
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Makita Ls0714 is a great small saw. As others...
Makita Ls0714 is a great small saw. As others have said though a mitre saw might not cut it….
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9th February 2024, 01:01 PM
Thread: Table Saw advise needed urgently
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Which model Dewalt are you looking at ? This...
Which model Dewalt are you looking at ?
This thread discusses the Hiikoki too. A quick search says its $200 cheaper than the dewalt
Dewalt vs Hiikoki
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30th January 2024, 06:48 AM
Thread: Mitred corner splines necessary?
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Mitred corner splines necessary?
When are splines required in mitred corner boxes ? If the box has a veneered mdf or plywood base & lid glued in a groove are corner splines necessary for robustness/strength ? I’ve made boxes like...
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30th January 2024, 06:37 AM
Thread: Drawers In furniture on the nature strip
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Drawers In furniture on the nature strip
Are you lot taking the drawers out of solid timber dressers, chests of drawers and bedside tables that are put out on the nature strip ? Everytime I see one the drawers are gone !
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14th December 2023, 09:25 AM
Thread: Spotted Gum Decking faded in sections
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Ok ? Are you saying not to worry about the colour...
Ok ? Are you saying not to worry about the colour difference because they'll bow etc or they'll bow etc because of something to do with the colour difference ?
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6th December 2023, 10:13 AM
Thread: Spotted Gum Decking faded in sections
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Will it even out naturally if I oil it ?
Will it even out naturally if I oil it ?
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6th December 2023, 09:41 AM
Thread: Spotted Gum Decking faded in sections
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Spotted Gum Decking faded in sections
Hi,Got new Spotted Gum decking - laid em out to see what I had and in the sun some boards have faded where I had clamps on and where some ends were sticking out of the stacks leaving an obvious...
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2nd November 2023, 08:33 PM
Thread: Festool Guide Rail Alternatives
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My update is the link at the top doesn’t work...
My update is the link at the top doesn’t work anymore….
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23rd October 2023, 04:56 PM
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Jake was banned from memory. Shame, he had some...
Jake was banned from memory. Shame, he had some interesting posts
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30th August 2023, 08:58 AM
Thread: SCMS Power options
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There’s a corded version of Simplicity’s saw, the...
There’s a corded version of Simplicity’s saw, the LS0714 which is brilliant if you’re not up for the batteries. Not cheap though.
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4th August 2023, 09:03 AM
Thread: First workbench
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Yep - tassie oak/Vic ash. The frame is F17 KDHW...
Yep - tassie oak/Vic ash. The frame is F17 KDHW and the top is 65x19 DAR that I buy a few hundred metres of every year or so for something I sell. If I had my time again I’d use pine or plywood,...
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3rd August 2023, 05:27 PM
Thread: Fixed base routers in Australia?
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I use my old man's Towa Heavy Duty Router Model...
I use my old man's Towa Heavy Duty Router Model R-320 same as this one ? So they were available in Aust. at some stage. It doesn't actually work that well upside down in a table, the locking...
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3rd August 2023, 03:30 PM
Thread: First workbench
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100%. Mines 300 wide x 130 odd and almost as...
100%. Mines 300 wide x 130 odd and almost as deep as the bench.
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3rd August 2023, 03:14 PM
Thread: Woodworking bench finish
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I found Feast and Watson Scandanavian oil too...
I found Feast and Watson Scandanavian oil too slippery on my tas oak/vic ask bench top and ended up planing it off. Gramercy holdfasts worked better afterwards. On the rest of the bench it's held...
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3rd August 2023, 01:46 PM
Thread: Treated Pine Framing or ?
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Treated Pine Framing or ?
Hi,
Planning my 4mX4m undercover deck (over a slab), are there any good framing alternatives to H3 treated pine ? TP would be my default but as it's been 10 years or so since I did a similar... -
30th July 2023, 12:10 AM
Thread: First workbench
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Looks great I used one of these vices on mine ...
Looks great I used one of these vices on mine
https://www.timbecon.com.au/baladonia-front-vice-screw
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19th June 2023, 07:26 PM
Thread: Formply for Workbench Top
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It is too dark and slippery is subjective - good...
It is too dark and slippery is subjective - good for outfeed
bad for holding work still to sand, drill etc.
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10th March 2023, 11:54 AM
Thread: 2 questions about Metabo & DeWalt table saws
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Hi, I remember you buying the metabo. Wonder...
Hi,
I remember you buying the metabo. Wonder if you might give a long term review of Metabo TS vs Dewalt TS ? The ‘which portable table saw’ question comes up frequently and often these two are... -
16th February 2023, 09:51 PM
Thread: Gilbro Combination Table Saw
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Now and then but I don’t know anything about...
Now and then but I don’t know anything about Gilbro machines, just that more info in your post may have helped. Lots of knowledgeable people on here perhaps they can help.
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31st December 2022, 07:47 PM
Thread: Aldi Ferrex planer/thicknesser any good?
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Refund is easy enough at Aldi, replacement not.
Refund is easy enough at Aldi, replacement not.
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11th December 2022, 10:58 PM
Thread: Internal Stair Sanding and re-finishing
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My word Graeme it will be a lot of work ! I’ll...
My word Graeme it will be a lot of work ! I’ll definitely go with a vaccum and also Spindoctors recommendations.
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9th December 2022, 10:26 PM
Thread: Internal Stair Sanding and re-finishing
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Thanks for the replies. Hadnt considered a...
Thanks for the replies. Hadnt considered a chemical stripper. Evenness in the final stain is what I’m after so I think there’s a lot of sanding ahead either way. It’s a fairly simple stair and what...
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29th November 2022, 10:42 AM
Thread: Internal Stair Sanding and re-finishing
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Internal Stair Sanding and re-finishing
My vic ash/tas oak timber stairs, handrails, stringers, and landing will need re-staining in the next 12 months and I also want to further round over the edge of the treads to reduce chipping. My...
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8th November 2022, 10:45 PM
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too Eager ?
too Eager ?
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4th November 2022, 01:57 PM
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Does their manual/website back up their claims...
Does their manual/website back up their claims about what it shouldn’t be used for ? Ie knots etc
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16th September 2022, 06:15 PM
Thread: Dovetails on long boards
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Flat on your bench or saw horses and use a ryoba...
Flat on your bench or saw horses and use a ryoba on your knees. You’re eyes will be so close to the lines and saw it’s dangerous !
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17th August 2022, 09:14 PM
Thread: Dewalt vs Hiikoki
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On my 8 1/4 inch blade model - The actual...
On my 8 1/4 inch blade model - The actual bolt/arbour measures 16mm (as close as I can tell with crude tools) but the supplied blade and redemption blade have 30mm holes. The ‘washer’ that goes on...
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13th August 2022, 09:03 AM
Thread: Dewalt vs Hiikoki
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Redemption stand turned up yesterday. That AWR...
Redemption stand turned up yesterday.
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Seen Shoyan Japanese Carpenter on YouTube ? He...
Seen Shoyan Japanese Carpenter on YouTube ? He busts his large square out for all manner of big and small jobs. Does look light weight which would help with the small stuff.
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11th August 2022, 11:17 PM
Thread: Dewalt vs Hiikoki
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I’m on my second dewalt saw. First one was the...
I’m on my second dewalt saw. First one was the dw745 with a 10 inch blade, sold it due to
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11th July 2022, 10:25 PM
Thread: Tool kit recommendations
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Hi, thanks everyone. Tried various toolbags,...
Hi, thanks everyone. Tried various toolbags, buckets, custom boxes etc. Currently I have a cantilevered red metal box with most of the required tools in it - holds alot for its size but it’s a bit...
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10th July 2022, 05:04 PM
Thread: Tool kit recommendations
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Tool kit recommendations
Anyone recommend a hand tool kit in the two sided plastic case variety? The type that has sockets, couple of screw drivers, Allen keys, pliers etc
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23rd June 2022, 08:00 PM
Thread: Shipping containers need moving.
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Chinook ?
Chinook ?
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26th May 2022, 05:17 PM
Thread: David Charlesworth RIP
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David Charlesworth RIP
RIP David
David Charlesworth has passed away.
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30th March 2022, 09:15 PM
Thread: quiet around here
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This subject comes up every year or two even...
This subject comes up every year or two even before covid. Someone posted that people had left in favour of Facebook groups last time. Not being on FB I can’t confirm or deny. I think age has...
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17th March 2022, 11:12 AM
Thread: Slab thickness for bus or truck
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Beardy is on the money. Almost all warehouses...
Beardy is on the money. Almost all warehouses I’ve done are the same.
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11th November 2021, 09:02 AM
Thread: Made my own Makita Circular Saw Adapter
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Good solution for you. Slightly off topic -...
Good solution for you.
Slightly off topic - how did you return a saw you’d used if it wasn’t faulty? Did you buy it from Bunnings or a tool shop ? Not being a smart *rse, genuinely interested. ... -
8th November 2021, 09:47 PM
Thread: C series Brad Nailer (air)
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Thanks for responses. Definitely use oil,...
Thanks for responses. Definitely use oil, draining the tank not so much….
The gun was around $25 on 50% off sale so I’ve probably got my money’s worth. -
8th November 2021, 07:54 PM
Thread: C series Brad Nailer (air)
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Thanks RB, from your experience do you think wear...
Thanks RB, from your experience do you think wear is the cause of the problem in my case ?
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8th November 2021, 03:23 PM
Thread: C series Brad Nailer (air)
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C series Brad Nailer (air)
My Supercheap C series Brad nailer misfires/leaves 5mm of a 50mm brad sticking out sometimes, like 1 out of 6-7 50mm and less for 35mm long brads. The unsunk portion of the brad is bent over/twisted...
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28th October 2021, 03:33 PM
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Ka chow !
Ka chow !
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28th September 2021, 10:37 PM
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I got a Veritas plough plane for my 40th, don’t...
I got a Veritas plough plane for my 40th, don’t use it a lot but I smile when I do. Would have got a Veritas router plane had I not already had a Stanley, so useful. With chisels you can get them...
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25th September 2021, 09:50 AM
Thread: Detroit Plunge/Tracksaw
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What was wrong with the Ozito ?
What was wrong with the Ozito ?
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20th September 2021, 08:57 PM
Thread: Table Saw blade depth workaround
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Can the 89mm piece be reduced to 87mm ? Rip the...
Can the 89mm piece be reduced to 87mm ? Rip the 2mm off on your table saw !
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12th September 2021, 02:52 PM
Thread: Giant Stanley plane.
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‘But then, many planes look like Stanleys - LN,...
‘But then, many planes look like Stanleys - LN, LV, WR, Luban; the list is long.’
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10th September 2021, 09:18 PM
Thread: Advice carport construction.
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https://www.austubemills.com.au/getattachment/992c...
https://www.austubemills.com.au/getattachment/992cd21a-2bfa-4c79-bb54-6a585d7a5cd5/DuraGalPlus-Verandah-Beam-Spanning-Tables-May17.pdf
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31st August 2021, 12:06 PM
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I’ve no idea about CNC so excuse me if this is...
I’ve no idea about CNC so excuse me if this is way off but do you thickness/size the material with the CNC too ? Like the how many finger joints fit across the width of the box, is the width done by...