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7th September 2021, 03:47 PM
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Woodpeckers Squares - Scribe Notches (Metric)
Does anyone know at what interval the scribe notches are at on the Woodpeckers metric rules, e.g:
Stainless Steel Squares | Woodworking Square | Woodpeckers
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3rd September 2021, 12:09 PM
Thread: Parallel Clamps - Lockjaw
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Thanks - Bessey parallel clamps and in fact just...
Thanks - Bessey parallel clamps and in fact just about any parallel clamps in New Zealand are super-expensive. I'm looking at ~$100 plus for anything other than the Lockjaw brand.
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2nd September 2021, 11:09 AM
Thread: Parallel Clamps - Lockjaw
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Parallel Clamps - Lockjaw
Is anyone familiar with the Lockjaw brand, speciafically their parallel clamps?
Parallel Clamp | Sutton New Zealand
Any feedback regarding quality, comparison to other brands, etc?
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27th August 2021, 08:55 PM
Thread: What glue for two epoxy sealed surfaces
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What glue for two epoxy sealed surfaces
I have used epoxy sealer to seal plywood panels for the carcass of an outdoor cabinet.
Besides using an epoxy glue are there any other glues I can use to glue the panels together?
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1st May 2021, 05:12 PM
Thread: Mitre/bevel on TS not square
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Thanks everyone for your comments. Problem...
Thanks everyone for your comments.
Problem solved!
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30th April 2021, 10:01 PM
Thread: Mitre/bevel on TS not square
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What guide are you refering to? I don't have any...
What guide are you refering to? I don't have any guides on my tablesaw (TS).
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30th April 2021, 09:07 PM
Thread: Mitre/bevel on TS not square
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Mitre/bevel on TS not square
Trying to cut a bevel on the sides for a pencil holder. The wood is around 8mm think and I'm using a trim cut sled on my TS to cut the mitre.
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20th November 2018, 07:38 PM
Thread: Outdoor Marine Ply Cabinets - Sealer?
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Outdoor Marine Ply Cabinets - Sealer?
Trying to decide on which sealer to use for some outdoor marine ply cabinets. They will be fairly exposed year round, sun, rain, wind, but no extreme temperatures. I intend to paint the ply black and...
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24th February 2017, 08:23 PM
Thread: Hammer N4400 Fence broke :(
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I'm somewhat surprised that the fence is...
I'm somewhat surprised that the fence is breaking. Either it's a defect or the fence is undergoing undue stress.
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21st February 2017, 06:48 PM
Thread: Outdoor Cabinets
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Thanks for that Chief, sounds like an interesting...
Thanks for that Chief, sounds like an interesting build. Keen to see some photos when you have time. I might go the same route as you have with your doors, T&G panels within a frame.
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20th February 2017, 08:19 PM
Thread: Outdoor Cabinets
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Outdoor Cabinets
After some feedback on what materials to use when building outdoor cabinets.
Am looking to build an outdoor kitchen/entertainment area which will consist of a 4m straight section of cabinets and... -
11th October 2016, 08:11 PM
Thread: Router Table Insert: Harvey RT-100
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Router Table Insert: Harvey RT-100
Just wondering if anyone has experience with the Harvey RT-100 router table insert?
I have a Jet Proshop TS with a 27in depth between front and back rails, so according to the description I'd... -
5th May 2016, 09:11 PM
Thread: A Bandsaw or a Table Saw next?
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My first stationary machine purchase was a TS....
My first stationary machine purchase was a TS. After several years of use I purchased a BS and now hardly every use my TS. On numerous occasions in recent years have considered selling it but...
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17th April 2016, 09:22 PM
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Thanks all. Had some offcuts from legs and...
Thanks all.
Had some offcuts from legs and aprons so decided to make some buttons. They've come out looking good. Receiving slots cut and tabletop awaiting fitting once I've sourced some screws. -
13th April 2016, 07:20 PM
Thread: Ethanol Versus Methanol
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Thanks guys. Realise either would be fine to...
Thanks guys.
Realise either would be fine to dissolve shellac flakes, my concern was if it's methanol I'd rather not deal with it due to the toxicity.
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12th April 2016, 08:54 PM
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Thanks Luke, Have a copy of Robert Wearing's...
Thanks Luke,
Have a copy of Robert Wearing's book. I forgot to look so thanks for the reminder.
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12th April 2016, 08:19 PM
Thread: Ethanol Versus Methanol
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Ethanol Versus Methanol
I purchased a container some years ago of what I think is high grade (?) clear methylated spirits to mix some shellac. Problem is the label has fallen off and even though I wrote on the container...
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12th April 2016, 08:05 PM
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Tabletop - how to attach to legs and apron
I'm working on a small solid wooden coffee table and needing to know how best to attach the tabletop to the legs and apron. The table will live inside (Wellington) which experiences some shifts in...
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18th May 2015, 08:47 PM
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TS rip fence bow and spongy lock-down handle
Two questions:
1) Started noticing recently that the lock-down handle on the rip fence (10" Proshop) is a little "spongy". Basically when I lock the handle to lock the fence it springs back... -
18th May 2015, 08:10 PM
Thread: Uneven jointing/planing on combo unit
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In/Outfeed coplanar
They appear to be coplanar, no sag, all looks good.
Think you may have a point Kuffy. I have a helical head and tend to take very light passes. Will try taking heavier passes next time around.
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17th May 2015, 08:01 PM
Thread: Uneven jointing/planing on combo unit
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Uneven jointing/planing on combo unit
Been having intermittent issues when trying to joint/plane the narrow edge of usually shorter length pieces (~1/2 meter and less) on my A3-31.
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17th May 2015, 07:49 PM
Thread: Through Mortice: Alignment and Tear-out
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Thanks All
Thanks everyone for your feedback and suggestions.
In the end I used a combination of marking and clearing out the waste with a chisel and router:
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14th May 2015, 07:35 AM
Thread: Through Mortice: Alignment and Tear-out
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Thanks all for your feedback. Elan, each dado...
Thanks all for your feedback.
Elan, each dado is ~3mm deep, I might be able to get a flush trim bit to work from the top down. I'd need to make sure I kept within the limits of the ends of the... -
12th May 2015, 10:19 PM
Thread: Through Mortice: Alignment and Tear-out
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Through Mortice: Alignment and Tear-out
I'm in the process of building Christian Becksvoort's Shaker Stool which requires the tenoned legs to sit in dados on the underside of the stool top. I've cut the dados and now need to cut the...
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6th February 2015, 09:13 PM
Thread: Cleaning up an old table saw.
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Evaporust
I clean all my rusted items using Evaporust, including my rusted cast iron table saw.
Grunt work is minimal and cleanup really easy. I generally use an old paint brush and slop the Evaporust... -
27th January 2015, 08:20 PM
Thread: Mitre Compound Saw Dust Extraction
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Mitre Compound Saw Dust Extraction
Realising that SMCS dust extraction is problematic I'm considering running two 100mm hoses either side of the blade behind the fence. The two 100mm hoses will split off a 150mm main PVC line, the two...
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11th January 2015, 08:47 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Dust Extraction: Modification
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Thanks all
Appreciate the replies all. Am going to try a couple things before launching into a new cabinet door. Will let you know how I get on with my mods.
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5th January 2015, 08:36 PM
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I understand your pain, went through a similar...
I understand your pain, went through a similar exercise some years ago and ended up returning the machine.
Q's:
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4th January 2015, 08:47 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Dust Extraction: Modification
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Interesting setup Pete. Is the blade brush...
Interesting setup Pete. Is the blade brush standard or did you add it? My guides get fairly dusty whereas yours look just about dust-free. Could you perhaps post a couple photos zoomed out a little?...
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4th January 2015, 08:35 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Dust Extraction: Modification
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Excellent thanks guys. You make a good point...
Excellent thanks guys.
You make a good point Pete about access to the lower cabinet, I'll have a play with some ideas using a separate extractor point to the door. I attach my flexi on the run... -
3rd January 2015, 06:49 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Dust Extraction: Modification
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Bandsaw Dust Extraction: Modification
I currently have a 120mm port attached to the base of my bandsaw and I'm wanting to upgrade to a 150mm. However, I'm not wanting to cut into the existing frame and am considering removing the lower...
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3rd January 2015, 06:59 AM
Thread: Choosing a Generic 3 HP Dust Extractor
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Are you able to vent the dusty outside? I ...
Are you able to vent the dusty outside?
I have a similar set of machines to yourself and went with a "generic" 3HP dusty attached to a Thien-type top hat separator made for a large outside bin.... -
2nd January 2015, 08:50 PM
Thread: Dust extractor questions
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And here ...
And here it is, together with a more detailed description of the process.
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2nd January 2015, 08:39 PM
Thread: Dust extractor questions
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I used an online template maker which I cannot...
I used an online template maker which I cannot for the life of me now find, here is something similar which requires a little more manual input:
http://www.weldingdata.com/pipetemplatesample.htm
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26th November 2014, 09:06 PM
Thread: Laguna v Hammer - which should I buy?
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Agree
Agree 100%, great blade.
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15th September 2014, 06:04 PM
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Thank you both for the feedback. Doug, I...
Thank you both for the feedback.
Doug,
I have a 3hp extractor attached to a separator. The separator is attached before the blower. 150mm line runs from the separator to the tools with a short... -
14th September 2014, 09:35 PM
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Thanks Doug, This is going to be a...
Thanks Doug,
This is going to be a problem, I'm running 150mm ducting to my machines and at max can get a 26100sqmm area from the outlet, without some serious re-engineering. I need minimum... -
14th September 2014, 08:04 PM
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Exhaust Length and Tortuosity - Impact on DC Performance
Could anyone tell me the effect on a DC's performance with regards the length of the exhaust line and the impact of bends in the exhaust line?
Basically I'm wanting to reposition my dust... -
30th August 2014, 10:56 PM
Thread: Bandsaw choices S400P, N4400 or FB510
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Looking Forward to Your Feedback
Interesting choice, some similar looking designs to the Hammer N4400 so I'm looking forward to hearing what you think of the saw.
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12th August 2014, 08:32 PM
Thread: Bandsaw choices S400P, N4400 or FB510
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N4400
Austin,
I have an N4400.
First and only bandsaw so nothing to compare it against.
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12th August 2014, 08:12 PM
Thread: How to glue PVC and plastic
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Hot Glue Gun
I've used a standard art and craft glue gun on my dust extractor. I was surprised by the strength of the bond. Cheap effective option and fairly easy to keep tidy.
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16th July 2014, 10:03 AM
Thread: Hammer changing their guides
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Out of interest what problems are your mates...
Out of interest what problems are your mates having with their BS guides?
I have a N4400 and haven't as yet had any issues with the guides.
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16th July 2014, 09:33 AM
Thread: Metric versus Imperial: Doweling Jig
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I ended up purchasing the jig but it was around...
I ended up purchasing the jig but it was around the time we moved house. I've not yet set up the workshop so have not had time to use it yet. No shortage of projects just have not had the time...
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28th February 2014, 10:01 PM
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Depending on the money you're willing to spend...
Depending on the money you're willing to spend the Robert Sorby's Pro Edge Plus may be worth a look.
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21st February 2014, 10:01 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Blades: New Zealand
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Thanks Rob, Lenox are high on my list,...
Thanks Rob,
Lenox are high on my list, unfortunately the local response (Thode included, 3 times) to queries has been very limited and generally uninformative (IMO).
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8th February 2014, 08:10 AM
Thread: Alex Snodgrass
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Blade positioning on wheel
Snodgrass recommends centering the deepest part of the gullets on the center of the wheel. Would this not nuke the tires?
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7th February 2014, 02:50 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Blades: New Zealand
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Bandsaw Blades: New Zealand
Can anyone recommend a knowledgeable supplier of bandsaw blades in New Zealand? I've spent half the afternoon phoning around trying to get pricing and advice and the service has been average at best....
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6th February 2014, 09:45 PM
Thread: Metric versus Imperial: Doweling Jig
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Thanks simops, might just press the green button....
Thanks simops, might just press the green button.
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4th February 2014, 08:28 PM
Thread: Metric versus Imperial: Doweling Jig
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Metric versus Imperial: Doweling Jig
I'm after a doweling jig and came across what appears to be a fairly easy to use, accurate jig by JessEm (8350). It only comes in imperial though.
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2nd February 2014, 07:22 PM
Thread: Bonding PVC Pipe
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Thanks Guys
Appreciate the suggestions.
I decided to go the heated glue gun route today after trying it out on a couple test pieces left for a couple days to fully set. After applying the glue via the gun I...