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4th August 2023, 12:32 PM
Thread: Combined spray/dust/fume booth?
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Thanks all, yes this is really just to give me a...
Thanks all, yes this is really just to give me a convenient spot for occasional rattle can spraying, no car panels or the like. It seems like a bit of a no-brainer really, I have some storage...
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3rd August 2023, 07:32 PM
Thread: Combined spray/dust/fume booth?
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I probably could have been a bit clearer - it's...
I probably could have been a bit clearer - it's venting straight out the back of the shed, no bag, no cyclone, no neighbours for miles.
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2nd August 2023, 08:56 PM
Thread: Combined spray/dust/fume booth?
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Combined spray/dust/fume booth?
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I have a 2hp extractor with 150mm DWV venting directly out through the shed wall for machine dust control. I now have a project with a lot of parts to spray paint and I'm looking at... -
13th April 2023, 11:35 PM
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Thanks again everyone, I really appreciate all...
Thanks again everyone, I really appreciate all the help.
It's a straight join, the single 2400mm panel isn't quite long enough for the bench so I'm adding about another 500mm offcut from another... -
13th April 2023, 08:58 PM
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So I visited the industrial supplies place and...
So I visited the industrial supplies place and found an 'Alpha' brand 10mm screw point 'shipper' auger. looked good, bought it.
That's fecking bent too. Nowhere near as bad as the Haron, but... -
13th April 2023, 10:25 AM
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Thanks China that's a great idea, I do have a...
Thanks China that's a great idea, I do have a router. I'll see what kind of bits I can find in town. I just googled it and you can even get biscuit joiner bits, seems like that should work just as...
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13th April 2023, 01:40 AM
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Thanks guys. Disappointed to hear that about...
Thanks guys. Disappointed to hear that about Haron bits, I trusted the brand to sell decent bits as they are all over the dowels and jigs etc. I'll return it and try to find a better one. I've mostly...
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12th April 2023, 10:16 PM
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Dowelling advice (Haron jig & drill problems)
Hi all, long time no post!
I'm more a screwer and gluer than a woodworker. However I'm rebuilding a kitchen bench/bar and I need to end joint two engineered teak panels that are 33mm thick and... -
26th June 2021, 11:13 PM
Thread: Can you identify this mystery tool?
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Sorry no other pics at this stage, I reposted it...
Sorry no other pics at this stage, I reposted it here from an unrelated forum as it seems very antique tool like.
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25th June 2021, 01:43 AM
Thread: Can you identify this mystery tool?
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It does a bit, but that's not it. I'm sure it...
It does a bit, but that's not it. I'm sure it dispenses or applies some kind of substance.
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24th June 2021, 01:36 PM
Thread: Can you identify this mystery tool?
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Can you identify this mystery tool?
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Unmarked, appears to deliver small quantities of a thick liquid (or possibly powder/granules) down a brass channel to a pointed tip. Apparently turning the handle causes the tip to... -
10th October 2020, 10:55 PM
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It's hard to picture what your service corridor...
It's hard to picture what your service corridor looks like, but the point is that if you can suck your dusty air outside somewhere where it can't harm you (and of course neighbours etc) then you...
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6th October 2020, 03:03 PM
Thread: Table saw & router dust control ideas
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Thanks Chris, that's awesome inspiration! I was...
Thanks Chris, that's awesome inspiration! I was already thinking along the lines of some of it - ie, getting away from flexy stuck in the back of the fence, and improving the below-table cross-flow...
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6th October 2020, 01:04 PM
Thread: Table saw & router dust control ideas
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Thanks for the advice, I will ditch the ring and...
Thanks for the advice, I will ditch the ring and rotate the impeller housing through 90 degrees so it blows straight down and add a short, nicely flared chute.
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6th October 2020, 12:58 PM
Thread: Table saw & router dust control ideas
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6th October 2020, 01:42 AM
Thread: Table saw & router dust control ideas
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Thanks Bob, all understood except the last bit. ...
Thanks Bob, all understood except the last bit.
I have no bags or filters at all. Perhaps I've used the word 'separator' incorrectly? I'm referring to the steel ring that the bag and filter... -
6th October 2020, 01:13 AM
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How much space do you have in your 'service...
How much space do you have in your 'service corridor'? It sounds like the ideal place for the DC if you can manage it!
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5th October 2020, 02:21 PM
Thread: Table saw & router dust control ideas
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Ok, I've re-read the 2HP thread a couple of times...
Ok, I've re-read the 2HP thread a couple of times now and my head (and wallet) hurts, but my system is slowly. starting to take shape. I really have to thank the members who have contributed to the...
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28th September 2020, 12:46 PM
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I use Sketchup a bit, not much more than a...
I use Sketchup a bit, not much more than a beginner myself but I've picked up a couple of tricks that may help the OP.
One is that 'guides' often won't connect to the place you want them to (like... -
26th September 2020, 02:07 AM
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I don't think so, as there would then be nothing...
I don't think so, as there would then be nothing stopping the fence sliding freely along the line between points A and F. The curve is the secret sauce that deliberately moves the fence to cancel out...
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25th September 2020, 01:09 PM
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Parabolic curve for pivoting router fence
Not sure if this kind of thing has been discussed here much, I couldn't find anything in a quick search although I may be using the wrong terms.
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10th September 2020, 10:57 PM
Thread: First plane
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Righto! :) 480572 480573 480574 I'm...
Righto! :)
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I'm happy with it so far, I don't immediately see any missing bits or major issues that would prevent it being fettled into shape. I'm not convinced that... -
8th September 2020, 11:09 AM
Thread: First plane
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Thanks everyone, I found an old Bailey #4 on eBay...
Thanks everyone, I found an old Bailey #4 on eBay for not much money, it looked complete to my eye and I figured it would be worth its price for entertainment. The pine cupboards in this old...
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2nd September 2020, 11:49 PM
Thread: First plane
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First plane
Yup... Just as the title says, I'm looking to buy a plane.
I can't call myself a woodworker, constructor is more like it. But I have some (pine) cupboard doors that don't open and close as... -
23rd August 2020, 05:17 PM
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Pottery wheel bats - square drive instead of pins?
Hi all, my partner is the (novice) potter and we've just set up a proper studio space. She mentioned that she'd like some round bats for her wheel.
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20th August 2020, 08:42 PM
Thread: Table saw & router dust control ideas
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Thanks BobL, so from your description it sounds...
Thanks BobL, so from your description it sounds like maybe the dust leaves the tool at too high a velocity to be contained by a narrow flow of air, and actually needs a 'diffused' intake to draw it...
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20th August 2020, 08:31 PM
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Well I guess it depends what you consider...
Well I guess it depends what you consider 'cheap'. Bunnings sell Ormonoid in 1L for about $13.
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19th August 2020, 10:46 AM
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Why not just paint it with PVA glue?
Why not just paint it with PVA glue?
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18th August 2020, 12:17 PM
Thread: Table saw & router dust control ideas
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Thanks BobL, that's a great help understanding...
Thanks BobL, that's a great help understanding the relative merits of cyclone vs bags. I may also try just directly venting, there is plenty of space behind the workshop (I could even incorporate a...
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18th August 2020, 12:10 PM
Thread: Table saw & router dust control ideas
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(Woops, double post)
(Woops, double post)
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18th August 2020, 11:46 AM
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Youtube is a goldmine of free education,...
Youtube is a goldmine of free education, especially with some solid channel recommendations to get you started.
I was listening to a podcast recently (sorry, forget who) and the guy had set... -
17th August 2020, 10:30 PM
Thread: Solid vs laminated F17?
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Yep, the '1220mm' dimension of the sheet is...
Yep, the '1220mm' dimension of the sheet is supiciously close to 48" :-
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17th August 2020, 10:22 PM
Thread: Solid vs laminated F17?
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Interesting, that was the first I'd heard of any...
Interesting, that was the first I'd heard of any 32mm standard, so I did some googling. Looks like it all stems from (pre-existing) 32mm gears being the best option for the line boring machines...
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17th August 2020, 07:23 PM
Thread: Table saw & router dust control ideas
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Thanks BobL and sorry about the lack of labels -...
Thanks BobL and sorry about the lack of labels - the diagrams are just a cross-sectional side view. The green bit is the table saw cabinet (the grey shapes inside it are the approximate motor...
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16th August 2020, 10:45 PM
Thread: Table saw & router dust control ideas
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Table saw & router dust control ideas
Planning an upgrade. I've done quite a bit of reading on this forum and I hope I've got a reasonable layman's grasp of what's required, but keen to hear all opinions.
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16th August 2020, 09:02 PM
Thread: Solid vs laminated F17?
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Sorry Graeme, I was working on this and it took...
Sorry Graeme, I was working on this and it took longer than expected to respond to your message.
It's probably not clear from the pic, but the hardwood elements (rails?) will be 'T' shaped, so... -
5th August 2020, 11:57 AM
Thread: Solid vs laminated F17?
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Thanks guys. My experience with the wood is that...
Thanks guys. My experience with the wood is that yes, it is largely made up of smaller pieces finger jointed. There was no difference in price, the first supplier had a mix of solid and laminated...
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27th July 2020, 10:54 AM
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Ok, so the concept has evolved a bit, and I...
Ok, so the concept has evolved a bit, and I figured I'd post updates here for anyone interested, even though the thread title may be becoming obsolete!
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27th July 2020, 10:27 AM
Thread: Solid vs laminated F17?
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Thanks for the replies. By way of background, I'd...
Thanks for the replies. By way of background, I'd already bought some solid pieces, but my design evolved and I needed more. I can't get to that supplier right now (apparently there's a bug going...
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24th July 2020, 12:08 PM
Thread: Solid vs laminated F17?
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Solid vs laminated F17?
Generally speaking, am I right in assuming that laminated (glue-lam, 2 pieces) hardwood is more dimensionally stable than a single piece?
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18th July 2020, 02:45 AM
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New multipurpose bench - fixed fence, moving router and drill?!
Hi everyone, I've been a bit of a lost sheep in recent years but I'm finally getting things together and setting up the woodworking side of my workshop. At this stage my level is mostly DIY-grade...
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6th November 2017, 12:50 PM
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Repeatable oil finish for interior timber features?
Hi all, I'm doing some renovations on an open-plan farmhouse.
Some of it is getting painted, but some of the bigger / more interesting bits of rough sawn timber will get a light sanding and left... -
6th November 2017, 12:29 PM
Thread: Dust control?!
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Thanks for the responses, looks like I'm not...
Thanks for the responses, looks like I'm not alone but some folks seem to have nailed it.
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4th November 2017, 08:36 AM
Thread: Dust control?!
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Dust control?!
Hi all, pretty apt post given my username :D
I have a dust extractor in the workshop, but I need to do some interior renovations to the house. Every time I buy a new power tool it seems to come... -
20th September 2012, 02:24 PM
Thread: Dog house with loft
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I made this one a few years ago, when I had...
I made this one a few years ago, when I had limited workshop facilities (I'd like to think I could do better now). Start with a pallet, add 4 legs, 3.5 sides and a roof:
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20th September 2012, 12:30 PM
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Thanks Alex, you are right, lots of good info...
Thanks Alex, you are right, lots of good info there - unfortunately it doesn't really help me much, other than to clarify that there isn't a 'standard' configuration at the heights I'm looking at....
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19th September 2012, 02:18 PM
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Table and seat heights - something between dining and workbench?
Hi all, hoping for some advice from folks that have some experience picking table and seat heights.
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16th February 2012, 10:16 AM
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Thanks Ian, you might be right. In the UK there...
Thanks Ian, you might be right. In the UK there is a commonly-available substitute called Creocote, I'm at a loss to explain why no such substitute is readily available here, it seems like such a...
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15th February 2012, 06:14 PM
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I've had the pest inspectors in, there is no...
I've had the pest inspectors in, there is no current termite activity, there is no nest. Nothing to treat.
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15th February 2012, 02:40 PM
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Well, yes, but bulldozing the whole place and...
Well, yes, but bulldozing the whole place and rebuilding it out of steel isn't an option at this time. Painting the verandah with something to pretty it up is, and in the not-so-distant past the...