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Beautiful work Dallas
Beautiful work Dallas
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29th July 2023, 03:47 PM
Thread: Fiddling all the way to the end
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Great work Derek. Very nice. Hey where did you...
Great work Derek. Very nice.
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30th September 2019, 11:52 AM
Thread: Makita LS1017 sliding compound saw
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Sorry to hear about your bad experience Bob. ...
Sorry to hear about your bad experience Bob.
You must have bought a lemon.
My Makita has been a great saw and hasn't failed once, and has done a lot of work over the years.
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24th January 2012, 04:21 PM
Thread: How to finish plywood for outdoor?
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Welcome to the forum Mog. Yep I would...
Welcome to the forum Mog.
Yep I would definitely apply some sort of finish if you want it to last more than a year or so.
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22nd January 2012, 08:55 PM
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What a great idea.:2tsup:
What a great idea.:2tsup:
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22nd January 2012, 08:48 PM
Thread: Spotted Gum Side Tables
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I didn't use sanding sealer. Just make sure you...
I didn't use sanding sealer. Just make sure you have sanded through the grits up to at least 400, then apply 2 or 3 coats of oil as per the instructions on the can.
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21st January 2012, 03:07 PM
Thread: Spotted Gum Side Tables
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I finished a spotted gum hall table in Danish oil...
I finished a spotted gum hall table in Danish oil and it looks great. It's also very easy to apply.
An oil finish will be much easier to fix if it gets scatched than say a poly finish.
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5th December 2011, 10:57 AM
Thread: Don't you just hate those horrible noises
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Yeah Bob I have some loctite screw lock, and I...
Yeah Bob I have some loctite screw lock, and I thought about using it.
I decided I'd nip it up again and keep an eye on it. If it works loose again I'll definitely use it.
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5th December 2011, 09:41 AM
Thread: Don't you just hate those horrible noises
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Don't you just hate those horrible noises
I make a few small items that I sell through a local gift shop. There is very little profit in it for me (the shop owner gets nearly all of that), so I can't afford to spend too much time or any more...
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5th December 2011, 09:22 AM
Thread: The worst possible insult
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When I first told my wife I was going to start...
When I first told my wife I was going to start doing a bit of woodwork she said she didn't want any crappy furniture in the house.
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5th December 2011, 09:13 AM
Thread: Box making timber-anyone intersted?
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I'm also interested in a box, depending on price....
I'm also interested in a box, depending on price.
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22nd September 2011, 05:58 PM
Thread: Woodworking shows/DVD's
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Paul Timbermans Workshop
Paul Timbermans Workshop
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31st August 2011, 07:27 AM
Thread: Triton Scroll Saw
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I'm convinced - I'll save up for a Trupro :) ...
I'm convinced - I'll save up for a Trupro :)
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30th August 2011, 12:03 AM
Thread: Triton Scroll Saw
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Thanks again for the advice. I've read a...
Thanks again for the advice.
I've read a couple of comparisons and have heard how good the Hegner, Trupro and Excalibur are. As much as I would like to have one of these the price is just too... -
29th August 2011, 09:34 PM
Thread: Triton Scroll Saw
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Thanks for the reply Hugh. I'm planning on...
Thanks for the reply Hugh.
I'm planning on making a few wooden clock mechanisms. I'm pretty sure there won't be any need to do really fine fretwork like you do.
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29th August 2011, 04:52 PM
Thread: Triton Scroll Saw
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Triton Scroll Saw
Greetings all.
What's the go with Triton scroll saws? Are they just a yellow GMC or are they better than that.
There's one on ebay the moment for $200. Is it worth it or not?
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25th August 2011, 10:38 PM
Thread: TOUGH luck - my "new" drill press
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Good pick up :2tsup: Those old machines are...
Good pick up :2tsup:
Those old machines are great - really solid and usually very well built.
Should last you a lifetime.
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20th August 2011, 10:43 AM
Thread: Just Finished Today
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Good job Steve. Well done :2tsup: It's a...
Good job Steve. Well done :2tsup:
It's a bummer only having limited time isn't it. Everything takes forever to finish.
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18th August 2011, 05:02 PM
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What bedroom?
What bedroom?
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17th August 2011, 10:15 AM
Thread: Fantastic table saw safety photo
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Fantastic table saw safety photo
I just saw this photo on the Timbecon website. The add contains the following text:
"Helps to keep the stock against the fence on router tables and saw benches, etc. Reduces the kickback and... -
16th August 2011, 12:30 AM
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Yeah I agree with going for option 1. I had...
Yeah I agree with going for option 1.
I had a new kitchen put in not long ago and I think the bulkhead finishes off the cabinets nicely. My kitchen is fairly small and I don't think it looks any... -
8th July 2011, 09:09 PM
Thread: free clock plans
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Thanks Joe :2tsup:
Thanks Joe :2tsup:
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28th June 2011, 06:10 PM
Thread: Romaxx - Which options would you chose?
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G'day Russell, I've got the HS1 and have had...
G'day Russell,
I've got the HS1 and have had it for about 7 or 8 months. I bought it 2nd hand so I missed paying import duty etc :).
Mine has:
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28th June 2011, 05:12 PM
Thread: New life for an old machine
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Mark - yeah it's just so solid. All the new ones...
Mark - yeah it's just so solid. All the new ones I've been looking at are so tinny. I was just about to buy the Hitachi drill on sale at Gasweld. I'm glad I waited.
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27th June 2011, 08:42 PM
Thread: New life for an old machine
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I spent around $200 on a single phase motor so I...
I spent around $200 on a single phase motor so I wish I knew about the VSD alternative 2 weeks ago. For future reference it's good to know that 3 phase machinery can be used.
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27th June 2011, 12:28 AM
Thread: New life for an old machine
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Yeah haven't quite finished yet - was keen to get...
Yeah haven't quite finished yet - was keen to get it going and haven't had a chance to attend to those bits.
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26th June 2011, 11:31 PM
Thread: New life for an old machine
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New life for an old machine
I was recently offered an old drill press by a bloke I work with for a very good price - "Just take it away", he said.
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21st June 2011, 07:00 PM
Thread: Woodfast 12" disc sander
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I currently have 100 grit on mine and find it...
I currently have 100 grit on mine and find it clogs quite easily. I'm thinking of going back to 80 grit.
The disc I use for roughing out. The belt gives a better finish.
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21st June 2011, 05:45 PM
Thread: Chinese Machines now on Ebay
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Yeah I agree with Paul. I have the smaller...
Yeah I agree with Paul.
I have the smaller Romaxx machine - bought it 2nd hand last year. It's a great machine - very sturdy and reliable.
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28th May 2011, 12:04 AM
Thread: CNC Clock Works
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G'day jredburn, Nice looking work you're...
G'day jredburn,
Nice looking work you're doing there.
I've not long bought a small cnc machine and have been playing around with it, trying to learn how to tame the beast. I'm planning on... -
26th May 2011, 11:48 PM
Thread: Mitre gauge for a 1/2" slot
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G'day Ian and welcome to the forum. I doubt...
G'day Ian and welcome to the forum.
I doubt very much that you'll be able to buy a commercial mitre gauge with a 1/2" bar. The standard these days is 3/4".
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22nd May 2011, 06:12 PM
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Sorry Damian you are too late. I received...
Sorry Damian you are too late.
I received some pretty red racks last week from Incremental Tools. -
5th May 2011, 07:25 AM
Thread: router fence
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Just finalised my order with Incremental. ...
Just finalised my order with Incremental.
Carbatec prices for same goods - $650 :(:(
Incremental prices including postage to Australia - $350 :):)
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2nd May 2011, 10:35 PM
Thread: router fence
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G'day Wayne, Incra stuff is much cheaper...
G'day Wayne,
Incra stuff is much cheaper buying direct from the US, especially now with the Aussie dollar at 109US.
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21st October 2010, 11:25 PM
Thread: CNC Router for sale?
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G'day Daniel Size wise - well I was looking...
G'day Daniel
Size wise - well I was looking at the work area of the CNC Shark Pro, approx 600 x 600 x 100 and thought that would be ample for the things I currently have in mind.
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21st October 2010, 05:47 PM
Thread: CNC Router for sale?
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CNC Router for sale?
Hi all,
Just a quick question. Does anyone have a cnc router for sale? Please pm me if you do.
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28th August 2010, 10:03 AM
Thread: Makita LS1017 sliding compound saw
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Similar but the LS1018L can do LH and RH bevel...
Similar but the LS1018L can do LH and RH bevel cuts, where as the LS1017L can only do single bevel cuts. Besides that they look pretty much the same.
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15th July 2010, 11:37 PM
Thread: Incredibly good woodworking
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A world without art would be a gloomy, grey, and...
A world without art would be a gloomy, grey, and boring place to live.
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12th July 2010, 07:53 PM
Thread: Didn't think it would happen to me
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GORE WARNING Yep my magswitch featherboard arrived last week...
Yep my magswitch featherboard arrived last week :2tsup:. A great bit of gear. Not cheap but I think well worth it.
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11th July 2010, 11:22 PM
Thread: Check out my BIG pile of stool
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Very nice. How much are you selling them for?
Very nice. How much are you selling them for?
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9th July 2010, 10:36 PM
Thread: Didn't think it would happen to me
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GORE WARNING G'day conwood, Ist day back at work today :(...
G'day conwood,
Ist day back at work today :(
Progress is slow, still quite painful, seems I have lost some feeling in the thumb but doctor thinks it will return.
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4th July 2010, 11:31 PM
Thread: New Tablesaw
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You sound excited Kev. Who's a happy boy :D
You sound excited Kev. Who's a happy boy :D
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4th July 2010, 08:00 PM
Thread: Incredibly good woodworking
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Incredibly good woodworking
I found these on the net tonight. Don't know who did them or where they were on display, but have a look at the detail and workmanship. Shame I had to reduce the size so much to post.
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3rd July 2010, 05:55 PM
Thread: Old hand plane found - anyone recognise it?
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I had another close look at the plane today - the...
I had another close look at the plane today - the only tell-tale signs of how it works are, as you would expect, a slight polish along the metal face in line with the blade, and a very faint scuff...
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2nd July 2010, 08:54 PM
Thread: Old hand plane found - anyone recognise it?
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Mmmm... interesting. My first thought was,...
Mmmm... interesting.
My first thought was, like a few have suggested, it is used on a shooting board but I would expect the handles to be placed in a more comfortable location. And yeah it does... -
2nd July 2010, 11:27 AM
Thread: Old hand plane found - anyone recognise it?
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Old hand plane found - anyone recognise it?
My Dad came across this old plane 30 or more years ago. He was never sure of its origin or use and it has therefore sat in its green felt pouch unused for all that time.
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28th June 2010, 11:44 AM
Thread: 2 new tables
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Thanks again for the comments. The drawer...
Thanks again for the comments.
The drawer front was made by cutting the timber into 5 pieces as per diagram. Depending on the desired gap around the drawer cut a bit more off the top and/or... -
25th June 2010, 07:34 AM
Thread: Rocky Mountain Panoramas
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Stitching photos is a great function to have, but...
Stitching photos is a great function to have, but don't you hate it when people and cars get in the way.
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24th June 2010, 02:08 PM
Thread: Table saw alignment website
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Thanks Andy for the link. I highly recommend...
Thanks Andy for the link.
I highly recommend this website for info on table saw alignment.
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G'day Wheelin, have you tried looking for a...
G'day Wheelin, have you tried looking for a download from panasonic?. Often manufacturers provide that stuff on-line.
If you can't find it on-line I'll attempt to burn a copy of the cd for you....