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17th February 2015, 01:09 PM
Thread: hex shank drill bits & driver bits
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i can vouch for the bosch bits, they make the...
i can vouch for the bosch bits, they make the standard and needlepoint bits. and both come in a kit of 6 bits. They are great, i use the needlepoints as they work well for melamine work.
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10th February 2015, 06:41 PM
Thread: Love my new Makita toys
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the cordless tools from makita are great. the new...
the cordless tools from makita are great. the new gear is pretty good, all of it runs really well off the batteries and i can say there isnt any of the current gear that runs whimpy off the 4.0ah...
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3rd February 2015, 09:27 AM
Thread: DIY Sysport
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yeah, its like the ugly stepchild, I will be...
yeah, its like the ugly stepchild, I will be upgrading to a TS55 this year. :rolleyes:
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2nd February 2015, 01:50 PM
Thread: DIY Sysport
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DIY Sysport
just a quick post, i finally got round to finishing my organization project.
including my labour, the cost came in probably 1/2 the cost of the festool unit. it looks good and works for me.
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28th January 2015, 08:39 PM
Thread: Festool Products
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one of the reasons why i now buy from Anthony was...
one of the reasons why i now buy from Anthony was because the local festool dealer on the gold coast overcharged me on a systainer by $30.00. Considering i had dropped $1200.00 on a festool router, i...
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13th November 2014, 08:51 AM
Thread: My Systainer Storage Crusaide
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I Need to "retire" the Makita tracksaw and get a...
I Need to "retire" the Makita tracksaw and get a Festool to sort out my OCD with the old classic systainer :U
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12th November 2014, 10:21 AM
Thread: My Systainer Storage Crusaide
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My Systainer Storage Crusaide
Just a post showing my storage solutions using Festool Systainer systems.
It probably takes around 2 - 3 hours of work to do the foam inserts and laminated lables, but It saves me that time in... -
30th October 2014, 08:08 PM
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Ideal Tools, Awesome to deal with for Festool Gear
I have placed a couple of orders of late thru Ideal Tools, The service is second to none, and Anthony has been very helpful.
Well worth checking out.
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20th October 2014, 02:11 PM
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because it only works with the newer LXT range,...
because it only works with the newer LXT range, and not the older LXT range.
there are 3 metal tabs on the powertool now, that "talks" to the battery, where as before it didnt have this feature.
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16th October 2014, 01:04 PM
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So if the aftermarket copies can make them not...
So if the aftermarket copies can make them not "brick" themselves, why does Makita choose to have the circuit that "bricks" the battery?
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16th October 2014, 12:16 PM
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same pack did it again this week, i had used it...
same pack did it again this week, i had used it on the grinder to cut gpo's out of tiles, the battery needed charging and it wasnt overly hot.
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16th October 2014, 12:06 PM
Thread: Makita 18V drill wobble!
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my makita LXPH01 has freeplay in the chuck too,...
my makita LXPH01 has freeplay in the chuck too, one of the makita drills with the metal gearbox i saw at the local tool shop this week does not.
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8th July 2014, 02:07 PM
Thread: How to glue PVC and plastic
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SIKABOND polyurethane glue from bunnings. it...
SIKABOND polyurethane glue from bunnings. it foams up, and sticks to anything. great glue as it fills up gaps. use it sparingly, as it foams up.
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24th June 2014, 03:01 PM
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masters are selling shopvac parts such as the...
masters are selling shopvac parts such as the hose $17.00 and the stepdown reducers for $7.00
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16th February 2014, 02:24 PM
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*** charger issues ***
just a heads up, my charger was flashing the "bad battery" signal to one of my batteries yesterday, i was not happy, then it did the same to the rest of my batteries.
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7th February 2014, 12:17 AM
Thread: Battery Powered Saws
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new makita 71/4 dual 18v battery saw is back to...
new makita 71/4 dual 18v battery saw is back to the normal side.
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7th February 2014, 12:10 AM
Thread: Plunge cut saw comparison
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yep, and the LXT 18v planer is also from the UK...
yep, and the LXT 18v planer is also from the UK and its a cracker too.
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4th February 2014, 05:37 PM
Thread: Plunge cut saw comparison
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been using the makita professionally for the last...
been using the makita professionally for the last 2 years, and it as been awesome. if it were to die, i would buy another without question.
the dust collection on it is great, it tilts over more... -
20th January 2014, 06:56 PM
Thread: Best 1/2 inch plunge router?
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yeah, the dust extraction is 2nd to none. and...
yeah, the dust extraction is 2nd to none. and there are some really good features with the machine. But if you are dropping over a 1k on a router its got to be 100% great, not some of its features.
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13th January 2014, 09:30 AM
Thread: Best 1/2 inch plunge router?
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i got caught up in the green koolaid and bought a...
i got caught up in the green koolaid and bought a of1400 after many internet searching and talking to the toolshop rep. I was after the 1/2 in collar, great dust extraction and could be used easily...
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11th January 2014, 10:23 AM
Thread: Routing Handleless Doors
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message me if you need further info, i can give...
message me if you need further info, i can give you some detail drawings that i do on my personal jobs if you get stuck.
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10th January 2014, 02:09 PM
Thread: Do I need an Impact Driver?
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yeah, i tend to go thru the 3mm 4mm and 5mm bits...
yeah, i tend to go thru the 3mm 4mm and 5mm bits pretty quick in white melamine, and i tend to drop them too. I need them sharp to avoid chipping the melamine.
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10th January 2014, 01:03 PM
Thread: Do I need an Impact Driver?
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the bosch needlepoint QR bits from bunnings are...
the bosch needlepoint QR bits from bunnings are great. i get a set every month as they work very well with melamine.
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10th January 2014, 09:27 AM
Thread: Software design
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i should have read the last post :D, Nicks work...
i should have read the last post :D, Nicks work has been mentioned already
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10th January 2014, 09:26 AM
Thread: Software design
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Nick Sonder Process 1 - Overview and clean line...
Nick Sonder Process 1 - Overview and clean line work - YouTube
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8th January 2014, 09:47 AM
Thread: What program's?
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having used Autocad for 12 Years, Cabinetware for...
having used Autocad for 12 Years, Cabinetware for 10 years, Cabinetvision for a few months, I too now use Sketchup for my kitchen and joinery designs.
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8th January 2014, 09:41 AM
Thread: Cabinet Vision designs to CNC
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Oh, check with Biesse, as they have supposedly...
Oh, check with Biesse, as they have supposedly have a module that links Cabinetvision with Biesseworks. However i have been told by a Cabinetvision Reseller it isnt as refined or flexible as having...
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8th January 2014, 09:38 AM
Thread: Cabinet Vision designs to CNC
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the 20k option may seem steep at the time of...
the 20k option may seem steep at the time of commission, however, the time it saves with everyday use being integrated into cabinet vision will pay itself off in productivity time savings.
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8th January 2014, 09:24 AM
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the same thing happened again the other day, this...
the same thing happened again the other day, this time, the battery was on the handyvac for at least a month without charging and the wife had run it flat. i got the dreaded flashing lights on the...
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27th December 2013, 01:14 PM
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Just bought two more NON Genuine batterys, this...
Just bought two more NON Genuine batterys, this time, 4.0ah from Replacement Makita 18V 4.0Ah Lithium Ion Battery
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9th December 2013, 02:03 PM
Thread: Routing Handleless Doors
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i have done a lot of these, both in a commercial...
i have done a lot of these, both in a commercial qty such as high rise apartment kitchens, and domestic kitchens, and have found using a router table with a 30° cutter the way to go if you dont have...
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15th November 2013, 07:06 PM
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strange one. i used the battery on wednesday...
strange one.
i used the battery on wednesday with the LXT multi tool for a good part of the day, probably getting close to a full discharge.
Thursday i put the battery into the 13mm drill and... -
15th November 2013, 04:52 PM
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well, this is a strange one. went to charge...
well, this is a strange one.
went to charge the battery yesterday and the charger wouldnt allow it, got the flashing lights, even an hour later.
pretty much wrote it off, and put it in the... -
15th November 2013, 09:46 AM
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yeah, considering they are advertising the fact...
yeah, considering they are advertising the fact they are higher quality cells in them. i at least got 3-4 years out of the genuine ones.
i am a "heavy user" that is, they get used every day, and i... -
15th November 2013, 09:12 AM
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well thats one of the aftermarket batteries dead...
well thats one of the aftermarket batteries dead just after 13 months of use. And it was used and cared for with kid gloves, so looks like i am back to the original makita batteries now.
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5th November 2013, 12:09 PM
Thread: New toy: Scheppach track saw
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even with the makita and festool systems, the...
even with the makita and festool systems, the rubber strip is classed as a "consumable" and yes, they get trashed after a while.
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21st September 2013, 10:26 AM
Thread: Advice on festool
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dont buy the of1400, the handle arrangement will...
dont buy the of1400, the handle arrangement will drive you nuts. And now reading there is a problem with the off center copy ring, its really a sore point with me now. I think money best saved would...
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9th August 2013, 09:15 AM
Thread: Stud finders
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i have posted in that renovation thread already,...
i have posted in that renovation thread already, the franklin is great.
i have dropped a bit of money over the years, even went down the fatmax 300 line and had the exact same results as the other... -
6th August 2013, 09:07 PM
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Makita RP2301FC - anyone care to comment? looking for user reviews.
hi all,
Having bought a german router ,OF1400 or something, for a cool $1100.00 and have now had about 6 hours of use with it, i still cannot get my head round the stupid handle position and the... -
15th July 2013, 02:43 PM
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makita tracksaw can be had pretty cheap, well,...
makita tracksaw can be had pretty cheap, well, cheaper than the festool, and it works very very well.
makes life very easy when it comes to panels / and sitework with panels. I dont have a... -
14th July 2013, 10:03 PM
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another original makita 1830 died today, and the...
another original makita 1830 died today, and the same fate, being confined to house duties on the handy vac, so no daily cycling over like the other batteries.
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16th June 2013, 04:51 PM
Thread: Festool tracks
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i am using 2 festool clamps [standard ones] as i...
i am using 2 festool clamps [standard ones] as i couldnt get the makita ones from the LTS. i am buying the dewalt quick clamps soon off amazon as i hear they arok great and are cheaper then the...
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6th June 2013, 11:10 PM
Thread: For me ... customer service counts
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got sucked into a high end German router from the...
got sucked into a high end German router from the local toolshop rep, and i wont be making that mistake again. should have bought the japanese version with all the bells and whistles and saved myself...
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6th June 2013, 05:03 PM
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Dewalt 18v angled 16 guage nail gun - nails from Amazon
this post is purely for the search feature on this forum.
recently the local tool shop informed me that Dewalt were stopping the import of the 16 gauge angled C nails for the 618 nail gun.
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23rd April 2013, 06:39 PM
Thread: Belt sanders
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seems i am out to jinx myself every time i talk...
seems i am out to jinx myself every time i talk about gear on this forum.
somehow sliced the power cable on the belt sander today whilst prepping a curved bar back, now its at the tool repairer's... -
23rd April 2013, 01:07 AM
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Makita 18v Li-ion - what's a good non-OEM replacement
The OME batteries are going strong, as is the other 2 original makita batteries.
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23rd April 2013, 12:12 AM
Thread: Belt sanders
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Belt sanders
Thanks, as for the festool, its more of getting used to the Strange handle arangement, it just feels strange when using it
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16th April 2013, 07:38 PM
Thread: Belt sanders
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i have the makita, and its bulletproof. i...
i have the makita, and its bulletproof.
i have had it for over 20 years now and have never had it serviced. Yet it still gets a flogging.
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9th April 2013, 11:14 AM
Thread: AEG tools - any experience
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Big Movements as the Big Green Shed today, AEG,...
Big Movements as the Big Green Shed today, AEG, Ryobi, Bosch and Makita all there, redoing the powertool shelves, apparently big push on redoing the shelves with more "skins".
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14th March 2013, 09:04 AM
Thread: What type of circular saw do you have?
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makita 185mm corded [ 15 years old] makita 18v...
makita 185mm corded [ 15 years old]
makita 18v 160mm
makita corded tracksaw
the 185mm has been retired for now, it gets pulled out every now and then when i do some reno work round the house if...