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  1. Dewalt 7-1/4" 1150W circular saw at Beenleigh Mitre10 for $99 down from $219

    Yeah their 3G coverage was not the best so it was a bit hard to check how good the price really was until I got home. Just had to back myself :)

    It's already on the 'how did I work around this for...
  2. Dewalt 7-1/4" 1150W circular saw at Beenleigh Mitre10 for $99 down from $219

    Seemed like a good deal, so bought one of these today and I'm very happy with it. Comes with two blades, couldn't walk past.

    It's not listed on their website....
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    Glad you're OK. That's very good advice...

    Glad you're OK.



    That's very good advice and applies equally to all machines and many power tools, jigs and fences.

    Something else to watch out for is the profile of the large flanges used...
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    That is awesome, good job. We are starting to...

    That is awesome, good job. We are starting to make plans for our soon to be 2yr old. If we plan now, it might be ready by the time he is 3 :)
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    Agreed. It's a trick my dad taught me and is...

    Agreed. It's a trick my dad taught me and is quite accurate thanks to the contrast at the edge of the hole.
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    I agree with ncarcher. Cut the end of the board...

    I agree with ncarcher. Cut the end of the board that will have the pins cut in it to the finished angle. Then when you mark out the pins in the usual way, you should be able to transfer across and...
  7. Thread: Clamps

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    Thanks for sharing! They look great and I'll be...

    Thanks for sharing! They look great and I'll be having a go myself :)
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    Please ignore previous comments from this corner....

    Please ignore previous comments from this corner. That doesn't work. You would have to present one piece at 90 to the back fence for what I was suggesting, which might work to take a trimming cut of...
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    What are you cutting Jill? Is it possible to...

    What are you cutting Jill?
    Is it possible to cut both mating pieces one on top of the other, with the top piece flipped upside down? Bit hard to see your pencil marks but as long as both pieces are...
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    Nice bench! I have 'encouraging' tradie mates...

    Nice bench!

    I have 'encouraging' tradie mates too. I also like proving them wrong :)
  11. Thanks, glad to meet another! Re fixing...

    Thanks, glad to meet another!

    Re fixing computers, I have to get that tshirt myself. But I do like helping out guys who would otherwise get totally ripped off by the likes of Harvey Norman.
  12. Yep not a fan of being behind the desk. My back...

    Yep not a fan of being behind the desk. My back complains wildly when I spend too much time there. Thankfully that is not too often.

    I'm actually gearing up to start my own bench (having got my...
  13. Looking forward to seeing pics of the bench. ...

    Looking forward to seeing pics of the bench.

    Funny you say that about the f-clamps. The spring broke on mine from trade tools on the first day of use. It still works fine and I didn't bother...
  14. I was going to recommend trade tools sash clamps....

    I was going to recommend trade tools sash clamps. I bought a couple recently and was impressed with the quality at $45/each.
    What exactly do you mean by bar clamps? F-clamps?
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    One thing to consider is that while the mc900 or...

    One thing to consider is that while the mc900 or 1100 discussed here are solid cast iron construction, they come with a flimsy steel set of legs which limits them greatly. I built a more rigid and...
  16. Thread: Flap discs

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    Apologies for the hijack... Thanks Jeff....

    Apologies for the hijack...



    Thanks Jeff. Actually at the time used my oilstones and wd40 to finish off. Then a quick coat of furniture wax buffed off completely to leave very little residue....
  17. Thread: Flap discs

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    The other thing they are great for is cleaning up...

    The other thing they are great for is cleaning up cheap cast iron tables on machines. Cheap fly cutting left circular cutter marks in the top of my bandsaw table. The are not very deep but affect the...
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    Looks great to me. I am planning to make one...

    Looks great to me. I am planning to make one soon. I have cut a lot of m&t joints all by hand, then more recently table saw assisted and i'm tired of the time it takes.

    One of these jigs...
  19. Thread: Flap discs

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    Metal generally. More aggressive than a wire...

    Metal generally. More aggressive than a wire brush but less brutal than a grinding disk.

    They work on wood, but not very well because they are designed for something tougher to wear the flaps down...
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    The wood turners here would be very interested in...

    The wood turners here would be very interested in this concept. Drilling holes in the centre of square, rectangular and already round sections to take a screw chuck is very common and even with a jig...
  21. I just received two bit clips from this seller....

    I just received two bit clips from this seller. Great quality, can't tell the difference between eBay and supplied. For $5.50ea plus ~$2 for postage was a steal.

    Thanks for the tip.
  22. The end pieces are just butted and held on to the...

    The end pieces are just butted and held on to the leg assembly.
    There are oversize holes holding the ends of the main top down, to allow for movement but the screws are just snug to let it slide.
    ...
  23. Haha they look awesome but I have a corded 10"...

    Haha they look awesome but I have a corded 10" scms. It's heavy but it monsters 200 x 80 hardwood sleepers even with a dull blade. Not bad for a Ryobi.

    Maybe the 4" grinder next. I hope they...
  24. My apologies! Of course with no pics it never...

    My apologies! Of course with no pics it never happened...

    The coach screws mentioned before;

    http://img.tapatalk.com/7bd3d24c-26d4-19f1.jpg

    http://img.tapatalk.com/7bd3d24c-26ea-61d3.jpg
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  25. Just to finish this story off, I went the...

    Just to finish this story off, I went the Milwaukee 1.5Ah kit (C18 PP2A-22C including drill C18 DD and driver C18ID) from trade tools for $389.

    A quick review:

    First impressions are 100%...
  26. What a bust. Very surprised at lack of battery...

    What a bust. Very surprised at lack of battery tool representation at the show. Maybe I've just never noticed it before...

    Dewalt, metabo, Bosch and festool well represented. Looked at a Bosch...
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    I have been using triton biscuits for about...

    I have been using triton biscuits for about 14yrs. I bought a 50mm (would need to double check diameter) x 4mm slot cutter from carbitool and have just used that in a small 1/4" router either free...
  28. Thread: A sad day

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    That's great news GJ

    That's great news GJ
  29. Yep, noted. I've seen some of the Milwaukees have...

    Yep, noted. I've seen some of the Milwaukees have carbide jaws :oo: that's getting pretty serious.
  30. Tezza, use for me is basically when I get a few...

    Tezza, use for me is basically when I get a few days gap between work and other commitments it has to be ready to go.

    Projects in the near future are wood over steel frame gates (tek screws), a...
  31. Keep the opinions coming, the more advice the...

    Keep the opinions coming, the more advice the better. Thanks heaps
  32. Vary interesting. I read today that the LXT...

    Vary interesting.

    I read today that the LXT batteries are not nearly as well monitored as the Milwaukee or Hitachi, (not smart batteries and no over-discharge cut-off or individual cell...
  33. Thanks wolften. It is a hike but I'll see what...

    Thanks wolften. It is a hike but I'll see what they can offer.
  34. Thanks wolften. I didn't get any crap from the...

    Thanks wolften. I didn't get any crap from the reps the last few times I've been in. Maybe I just lucked on a good rep but he actually listened to what I was after and not just pushing his own...
  35. Funny you should say that! They are exactly who I...

    Funny you should say that! They are exactly who I have been measuring everyone else against so far. $50-100 or more cheaper on sets. Great range of Makita skins in store, not so much on other brands....
  36. Thanks wolften. Fingers crossed I can pick up...

    Thanks wolften. Fingers crossed I can pick up something sweet.
  37. I tend to only get there for one day so ive never...

    I tend to only get there for one day so ive never really had the chance to compare. Is it better to try and go for deals toward the start or the end of the show? I was actually thinking Friday this...
  38. Bris TWWW Show specials on Makita and Milwaukee?

    Hi All,

    I was wondering with the Bris T&WW show coming up, there might be specials to be had on Hammer drill/driver + Impact driver Kits. Currently in the market for a Makita or Milwaukee 3Ah...
  39. Thanks guys :) Broke out the candles for...

    Thanks guys :)

    Broke out the candles for dinner around it tonight but do you think I could find a box of matches anywhere!? The gas soldering torch was also no help...

    Bryan, I'm also thinking...
  40. Thanks very much guys. Paul, one leg weighs...

    Thanks very much guys.

    Paul, one leg weighs about 7kg. The legs are 90 x 70 x 745. My guess was 20kg for two legs, the end rail and the top cap that make up the detachable end assembly - maybe a...
  41. Thanks John. Also, I didn't really make it...

    Thanks John.

    Also, I didn't really make it clear that there are two bolts in each corner

    http://img.tapatalk.com/7cbaed0c-17d8-2249.jpg
  42. Condensed WIP dining table from 30yr old sleepers

    Hi everyone. This thread follows on from one I posted earlier as this project began.

    https://www.woodworkforums.com/f27/tti-14-bandsaw-bas-350-sleeper-resawing-extension-bed-139312/

    I have...
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    Hey thanks for the input guys. I have been pretty...

    Hey thanks for the input guys. I have been pretty smashed with work and moving house since I started this thread so I haven't contacted the place of purchase. As soon as I do I'll let you know.
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    Nice looking table. What's it finished with?

    Nice looking table. What's it finished with?
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    Hi Jerry, Thanks for the feedback. ...

    Hi Jerry,
    Thanks for the feedback.

    http://img.tapatalk.com/7cbaf63d-88e6-c404.jpg

    I measured the machined parallel section (towards bottom of picture) and it came out as 16.20mm. Strangely,...
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    If it were me, I would treat the jarrah and...

    If it were me, I would treat the jarrah and substrate as two parts. I'd either glue the tongue and groove together to make one solid panel, or machine the t&g off to give a flat face to joint up to....
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    Ryobi ert2100vk collet issues

    Hi guys and gals.

    I recently purchased one of these and I'm generally very happy with it. One critical issue is that the collet does not seem to fit in the spindle well, which allows the collet to...
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    This is also a pet hate of mine. Just make sure...

    This is also a pet hate of mine. Just make sure they are not collecting someone from inside the shops before you disable their car...
  49. I like the pet the cat explanation, especially as...

    I like the pet the cat explanation, especially as not all the fur goes the one way :)
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    Hi jillb, I could not get that link to work,...

    Hi jillb,

    I could not get that link to work, but I think I have seen what you are describing. The idea is to mark a line parallel to the edge of the board and then cut along the line. The blade...
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