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29th April 2015, 08:44 PM
Thread: trivia - trisecting an angle & gradians
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the relationship to nautical miles is only true...
the relationship to nautical miles is only true for longitude at the equator
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22nd March 2015, 09:00 PM
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Glue plus 3-4 x 18 gauge air nails per edge....
Glue plus 3-4 x 18 gauge air nails per edge. Practice on scraps to get the depth setting correct and will hardly notice the nail head sitting flush with the surface. Or you can drive them slight...
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20th January 2015, 11:13 PM
Thread: Wooden holdfasts, ideas sought?
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Can I suggest you take the plunge and purchase a...
Can I suggest you take the plunge and purchase a pair of metal holdfasts instead? I have a set of Gramercy holdfasts (www.toolsforworkingwood.com) and now I find that my leg vide gets hardly any use....
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18th January 2015, 06:38 PM
Thread: Wooden holdfasts, ideas sought?
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I think you need a shallower hole. The deeper the...
I think you need a shallower hole. The deeper the hole, the less of an angle the holdfast shaft can make. If you can't make the hole shallower, you can use a rasp to enlarge the hole diameter where...
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5th January 2015, 11:40 AM
Thread: whats happening on the gold coast?
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Do WW Forum members on the GC still have...
Do WW Forum members on the GC still have Australia Day get togethers? I remember attending one at Da Sensai's place and getting a lump of Blackwood at the swap. It's still awaiting a suitable...
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22nd January 2014, 07:48 PM
Thread: Veritas Plough Plane - Wide blades or not?
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Thanks I've read Derek's review and he has...
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19th January 2014, 05:46 PM
Thread: Veritas Plough Plane - Wide blades or not?
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Veritas Plough Plane - Wide blades or not?
I'm thinking of purchasing the Veritas Plough Plane. Should I get the upgrade for the wider blades and tongue and groove kit? I am purchasing the plane for general joinery as I am keen do all of my...
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11th August 2013, 01:55 PM
Thread: T Track System for a work bench
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Two suggestions: 1. On the top of the bench...
Two suggestions:
1. On the top of the bench
A short length of T-Track at the end of a line of dog holes along the front of the bench will provide you with a wagon vice setup at a fairly... -
13th July 2013, 02:55 PM
Thread: Secret fixing for Plywood wall panel
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If the ply is fixed to the wall, and the ply...
If the ply is fixed to the wall, and the ply covers the screws for the perspex, then how do you remove the ply panel to unscrew the perspex light covers?
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20th May 2013, 02:02 PM
Thread: aldi nailer/stapler
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I have one. For the price, it is an acceptable...
I have one. For the price, it is an acceptable tool for occasional use fixing backs to carcases or other small nailing jobs. No depth control (less adjusting the pressure at the compressor's...
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27th April 2013, 11:14 PM
Thread: Work bench design advise.
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Flush
I would recommend making the stretchers flush with the leg and making the front of the leg flush with the front edge of the bench. That way you will have better clamping options and can clamp...
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10th October 2012, 11:03 PM
Thread: 10.8V cordless drill/drivers
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I'm not sure what I would use the 10.8V impact...
I'm not sure what I would use the 10.8V impact driver for if I had a 14.4 or 18V version... but I don't, so it gets used for anything that requires screwing up tight!
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8th October 2012, 11:16 PM
Thread: 10.8V cordless drill/drivers
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I purchased a Makita Drill / Impact Driver set 2...
I purchased a Makita Drill / Impact Driver set 2 years ago whilst owner-building my house. I have used them for a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks, mainly in framing pine and treated pine.
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7th June 2011, 11:42 PM
Thread: Shed flooring
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My 6 x 4 m shed has a red tongue particle board...
My 6 x 4 m shed has a red tongue particle board floor on steel C channels. I have left the floor "as is."
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26th April 2011, 11:25 PM
Thread: what drill driver/impact driver combo kit?
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You mentioned the Dewalt 10.8V combo which is...
You mentioned the Dewalt 10.8V combo which is $359. Check the Bunnings website - the Makita 10.8V combo is cheaper at $329. I have this set and my experience is that it will easily meet your needs...
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17th February 2011, 09:29 PM
Thread: Timber on Brisbane's Southside
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www.thebigredshed.com.au - 18 Sumners Road, Darra...
www.thebigredshed.com.au - 18 Sumners Road, Darra - <NOBR>(07) 3279 0911</NOBR>
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16th October 2010, 11:07 PM
Thread: Screaming hose on Dust Extractor
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I have been down this road before. Yes, ag pipe...
I have been down this road before. Yes, ag pipe is cheaper, but it makes a horrible racket. Buy proper dust collection hose and read about my misadventures here
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15th October 2010, 10:07 PM
Thread: Air Powered Nail Gun
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I would suggest a C Series brad nailer - fairly...
I would suggest a C Series brad nailer - fairly standard tool for cabinet makers. The nail heads are pretty small and unobtrusive, but the holding power is quite strong.
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11th October 2010, 10:41 PM
Thread: Makita HP1501 switch trigger
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Local Powertool repair place - about 5 minutes...
Local Powertool repair place - about 5 minutes while I waited. You can replace them yourself, but it would be fairly finicky - the guy at the powertool place used a special tool.
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10th October 2010, 11:15 PM
Thread: Makita HP1501 switch trigger
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Does the drill take excessive time to get up to...
Does the drill take excessive time to get up to speed at full trigger depression ? Does there seem to be excessive sparking visible through the ventilation slots in the plastic body of the drill?
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8th August 2010, 10:57 PM
Thread: Blast gates
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I'm about to undertake a similar set-up and very...
I'm about to undertake a similar set-up and very interested in people's replies as well. I've seen seen 100mm pipe used in permanent set-ups and the benefits would seem to be:
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8th August 2010, 10:45 PM
Thread: Saw Fettling
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The simplest saw vise I have seen is Thomas...
The simplest saw vise I have seen is Thomas Lie-Nielsen's version. His U-Tube video is here
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31st July 2010, 01:11 AM
Thread: sidchrome ring spanners!
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After reading your post, I decided to have a look...
After reading your post, I decided to have a look in my tool box at all of the old tools (all AF sizes) Dad generously gave me when I bought my first car in 1998.
There was quite a diverse (in... -
30th July 2010, 11:51 PM
Thread: how much weight can a wall stud tolerate?
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Depends on how many studs you attached it to and...
Depends on how many studs you attached it to and with what diameter / length screws you used...
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11th March 2010, 09:52 PM
Thread: Son of Stanley #52
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Thanks for the pics and guide Derek. How would I...
Thanks for the pics and guide Derek. How would I set it up? Not sure.... probably a fixed pivot point with a bolt coming up from below the fence to a wingnut on top to screw down. The second hole...
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9th March 2010, 11:08 PM
Thread: Son of Stanley #52
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I'm interested as well. What about a set of plans...
I'm interested as well. What about a set of plans and step by step instructions? I'd be willing to pay a small fee for that as it's always more interesting to make your own if you can...
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6th March 2010, 12:11 AM
Thread: Laminating a workbench top
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My workbench top is laminated mixed hardwood...
My workbench top is laminated mixed hardwood (30x50mm) strips. They were glued with standard white PVA. After 5 years there is no sign of delamination and the bench has copped a fair workout...
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20th January 2010, 09:56 PM
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I am not available this weekend, but Australia...
I am not available this weekend, but Australia Day, the 30th and the 6th are good for me.
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20th January 2010, 09:54 PM
Thread: How steep for felling and milling
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Woody - yes I did get your PM's, I just didn't...
Woody - yes I did get your PM's, I just didn't log on yesterday as I fell asleep whilst I was putting the little fella to bed and didn't wake up until 4 am. Picture of the trees attached. I am sort...
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16th January 2010, 10:20 PM
Thread: How steep for felling and milling
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Sigidi Thanks for the comprehensive...
Sigidi
Thanks for the comprehensive reply.:2tsup:
Here's a picture from the side, showing the slope, one of the trees and the flat pad at the top.
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16th January 2010, 03:22 PM
Thread: How steep for felling and milling
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How steep for felling and milling
Went up to my house site at Tamborine Mountain today after the survey did the site setout for the house. Now that the pegs are in the ground I can see that there are three flooded gums (Euc. Grandis)...
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14th January 2010, 11:41 PM
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I'm in (time and date dependent). I've already...
I'm in (time and date dependent). I've already had the grand tour of Neil's shed twice now, so I vote for your place Zarguld...
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11th November 2009, 10:41 PM
Thread: Bobs Ironbark saw
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Judging by the lovely green paint scheme, I'd...
Judging by the lovely green paint scheme, I'd guess it's an ex-Army piece of kit known as the Mobile Dimensional Saw.
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25th October 2009, 01:28 PM
Thread: Woodpecker Insert Plate to fit TRA001
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I have the Woodpeckers Phenolic Resin plate for...
I have the Woodpeckers Phenolic Resin plate for the Triton. The model number of the plate is TRC-001. My 1400watt Triton fits perfectly. You shouldn't have any problems with the Aluminium plate...
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14th October 2009, 09:12 PM
Thread: Place your order - Split Saw Nuts, Round 2
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Nuts arrived Monday . Thanks Jon for all your...
Nuts arrived Monday . Thanks Jon for all your efforts.
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6th October 2009, 11:05 PM
Thread: Ideas needed for SCMS bench
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The width of the lowered portion that your Kapex...
The width of the lowered portion that your Kapex sits on needs to take into account the total amount of travel of the saw head at the maximum cutting angle. ie if you are set for a 45 degree cut (if...
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7th September 2009, 09:45 PM
Thread: Place your order - Split Saw Nuts, Round 2
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I'm in for 12 x 1/2" Is there sufficent...
I'm in for 12 x 1/2"
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4th September 2009, 10:47 PM
Thread: Split Nuts Round 2 - EOI
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My second home-made saw used Nyloc nuts and steel...
My second home-made saw used Nyloc nuts and steel bolts to attach the handle. Effective but somewhat ugly. I'd like to make a slightly nicer one next time. I'd be up for a few saw nuts.
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4th September 2009, 10:19 PM
Thread: Digging a 3000mm deep hole
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Excavator with earth auger attachment - check...
Excavator with earth auger attachment - check with your local earthmoving guys
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3rd September 2009, 11:19 PM
Thread: New Veritas Saws
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Rob That has to be the quickest and most...
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1st September 2009, 10:00 PM
Thread: New Veritas Saws
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New Veritas Saws
I have been using my Veritas Dovetail saw for small cross cut tasks and it works fairly nicely (apart from being a little difficult to start). So I was thinking about getting another and filing it to...
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16th July 2009, 08:38 PM
Thread: Benchtop Lamination (End grain joinery)
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There is no need to finger joint the 80cm strips....
There is no need to finger joint the 80cm strips. Just make sure that they alternate with the 160cm strips. This is how my bench top is glued up and I have had no problems with it
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25th June 2009, 11:33 PM
Thread: Drilling straight dog holes... how??
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I used the plunge router method. But if you think...
I used the plunge router method. But if you think about it, there isn't any requirement for the holes to be perfectly perpendicular unless you are intending to use two dogs against the same flat...
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5th June 2009, 10:45 PM
Thread: Slab Computer table question
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SB - here's a link to my slab computer desk. ...
SB - here's a link to my slab computer desk.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=21518&highlight=Computer+Slab+Desk
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16th May 2009, 10:49 AM
Thread: Squares - I wish
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Your square is accurate to 0.14 of a degree ( or...
Your square is accurate to 0.14 of a degree ( or to put it another way 3.5 times more accurate than what Carbatec claims!)
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22nd April 2009, 10:30 PM
Thread: Bench/ Vice questions
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Thanks to Steve for letting me check out his...
Thanks to Steve for letting me check out his setup. The only problem though is that I now have a whole heap of other projects / ideas / jigs etc to build as well...:o
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14th April 2009, 09:10 PM
Thread: Bench/ Vice questions
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Thanks for the replies I think I like the...
Thanks for the replies
I think I like the current position of the vice on the right - suits me for planing. I will definately look into the McJing bench dogs - much cheaper than getting the... -
13th April 2009, 09:28 PM
Thread: Sanding sealer use or don`t
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Not sure what you mean by "long drying time."...
Not sure what you mean by "long drying time." Sanding Sealer is (or should be) mostly metho and a little bit of shellac. The metho evaporates off in a few minutes and I usually sand after 5 or 10...
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13th April 2009, 03:15 PM
Thread: Bench/ Vice questions
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Bench/ Vice questions
I've decided it's time to upgrade/modify my bench (this will be version 4!)
At present, I have a small front vice with around a 90mm clamping capacity. What I would like to do is attach a larger...