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1st May 2019, 09:00 PM
Thread: Nova Comet Lathe
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Nova Comet Lathe
For Sale
Nova Comet 11 Wood Lathe
1" 8 TPI 2MT headstock and tail stock 3 Speed 250 t0 4000 rpm belt drive
3/4 hp motoras new excellent condition
Includes 3 piece Hamlet mini tool set
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19th June 2017, 02:02 PM
Thread: Scroll Chuck
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WEST AUST Nova scroll chuck is sold
Nova scroll chuck is sold
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19th June 2017, 01:53 AM
Thread: Scroll Chuck
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16th June 2017, 01:39 AM
Thread: Scroll Chuck
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WEST AUST scroll chuck
Garry postage is $14, unit price $75. If you still want it then email me on gdwhite@iinet .net.au
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13th June 2017, 07:28 PM
Thread: Scroll Chuck
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WEST AUST Gary, will check postage and send you bsb details...
Gary, will check postage and send you bsb details soon as I can get to a postoffice. The box and instruction book just say Nova Scroll chuck nothing else. There is a faceplate which was made for his...
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13th June 2017, 02:05 PM
Thread: Scroll Chuck
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WEST AUST Scroll Chuck
For sale,
Nova Scroll Chuck c/w 50mm jaws no insert unused $75
Robert Sorby Precision combination chuck No 900 No insert Unused $100
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3rd January 2016, 12:18 PM
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dont use acrylic use polycarbonate, if hit hard...
dont use acrylic use polycarbonate, if hit hard acrylic will shatter, poly wont. as suggested get some from a signmakers and make your own. If you cut the hole and rebate if for the insert first...
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12th July 2015, 12:24 PM
Thread: Miniature Hinges
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miniture hinges
Try Hardware for Creative Finishes in NSW they specalise in box makers hardwear among other things, not to sure about the hinge your describing, maybe Hafele
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14th February 2015, 02:23 AM
Thread: Carbatec price gouging
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Carbatec price gouging
As I am running low on Bolt action pens from Penn State Industries and the exchange rate as it is I thought I would check for local suppliers. The result is amazing. Even with the current exchange...
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27th September 2014, 06:18 PM
Thread: lathe died
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lathe died
had one of these lathes for some time now and never a problem.
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21st July 2014, 10:53 AM
Thread: Arbortech Contour Random Sander
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Arbortec contour sander
Have spoken to the Arbortec people and you do not need a v/s grinder, it is designed to work with any single speed 4/5inch grinders. The unit comes with a adaptor to suit both. I had the pleasure...
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11th August 2013, 01:27 PM
Thread: Cordless/Battery Powered Tools
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Cordless/Battery powered tools
Protool is going to be rebadged and absorbed into the festool range, dont know exactly when though
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23rd June 2013, 09:39 PM
Thread: Passing of Joe Stevens - Gatiep
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Passing of Joe Stevens
An old school gentleman of the first degree and a close friend. Always available to help another human being.
RIP Joe
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2nd May 2013, 10:17 PM
Thread: Are Kinchroem still distributors?
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triton distributors
James, kincrome are the distributors for triton, any one who carrys kincrome tools can get it for u. If u have a tech issue ring Kincrome in Melb and ask for the triton expert. Carbatec carry it...
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arbortec demo day
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Send me all the details and I will take it up with them
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Arbortec
Just a heads up guys, there is to be a arbortec demo day at Beyond Tools in Malaga.
The lads from Arbortec will be there Sat 13 Apr between 10AM and 2pm with the Allsaw
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3rd April 2013, 11:02 AM
Thread: WoodRat plunge bar query
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woodrat plunge bar
Kiwi Bloke, Your nearest supplier of plunge bars is Carbatec New Zealand. You are correct in that the Bosch 1300ACE requires a Plunge Bar type D.
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14th February 2013, 10:50 AM
Thread: type of dovetail
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type of dovetail
derek, there is a good range of dovetail router bits available from woodrat
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4th June 2012, 02:07 PM
Thread: Edge for Malamine
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edge for melamine
Lo Geoff,
The melamine edging is .4 of a mil thick and capable of being ironed on. The other type of edging is called ABS and is not capable of being ironed on. The one mil can be applied with a... -
29th October 2010, 10:52 AM
Thread: KEKEMO ...back again.
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kekemo
How good it is to see u back again and still as passionate as ever about your woodwork.
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4th September 2010, 08:23 PM
Thread: woodwork in Beijing
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woodwork in Beijing
Day all, am lucky enought to be in Beijing till 11 Sep. Have a couple of spare days next week, can anyone suggest good places to go for general woodwork, tools etc
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11th July 2010, 01:08 PM
Thread: Workcentre 2000 Training aids in NZ
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workcenter 2000 dvd
Andrew, I saw a few copies of the workcenter 2000 training dvd at Beyondtools in perth the other week if this is of any help.
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27th June 2010, 02:19 PM
Thread: 'Bevel Australia' brand thicknesser
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Bevel Australia brand thicknesser
semaj
Woodstock in Perth , now known as Carbatec WA along with Timbecon used to sell that brand a few years ago. They should be able to help you out.
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6th June 2010, 12:10 PM
Thread: Handcutting dovetails - workshop in Perth
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handcutting dovetails
Hi Derek,
Sorry but will have to withdraw, cant make it on a Saturday(work Comitments).
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3rd June 2010, 09:52 PM
Thread: Handcutting dovetails - workshop in Perth
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handcuttting dovetails
Derek, would love to be involved, one of my weak points. Can cut d/t with jigs but not by hand. Have a Incra and Woodrat, willing to bring the Woodrat if wanted. Cant do Saturday but any Sunday is...
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26th April 2010, 02:32 PM
Thread: Moving to Australia
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Moving to Australia
Adrian, I cant comment about the red tape side of things but WA seems to be the powerhouse at the moment with the mining boom, all trades including cabinetmaking and carpentry are required. Robland...
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31st March 2010, 01:38 AM
Thread: A little stumble on life's road
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a little stumble
Les, thats really good news, hope your recovery continues at this pace and you are back in the shed at full strength real soon.
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7th February 2010, 10:57 AM
Thread: Festool KS120 clone required
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festool ks120 clone
hi Jillb, have you looked at the Festool KS88, a cheaper version of the KS120. I got one late last year and so far could not be happier, it dosnt have the laser or the angle measureing device but...
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25th December 2009, 12:18 AM
Thread: Triton Training DVD/Video
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triton dvd
When I was picking up my kapex from Beyond Tools last week I noticed there was a table with assorted Triton product including the dvd, project book, router cutter sets and single cutters, saw blades...
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19th December 2009, 10:00 AM
Thread: new kapex ks88
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new kapex ks88
justin,
sorry it took me so long to get back to you, been a tad busy.
The ks88 came with the same blade the the original saw comes with, 260mm 60 teeth which gives a nice fine cut. Am thinking I... -
18th December 2009, 02:06 AM
Thread: new kapex ks88
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new kapex ks88
Santa has delivered my chrissy present today, the new kapex, well I picked it up. Not allowed to use it till christmas day, dont know if I can wait. Looks very good and a good price as well $1450...
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13th October 2009, 01:54 AM
Thread: Leigh superjig 12" router compatibility
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leigh superjig
ash,
The base on the maktec mt360 is the same as the makita 3612, the template following guides are interchangeable. Hope this helps -
2nd September 2009, 09:48 AM
Thread: work center and router table
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work center and router table
Thanks for the prompt reply stuart, my friend will be very happy
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30th August 2009, 01:40 PM
Thread: work center and router table
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work center and router table
Can anyone tell me if the 2000 router/jigsaw table is compatable with the MK3 stand.
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router templates
Taunton do a very good book on jigs and templates but its not router specific, Complete Illustrated Guide to Jigs and Fixtures ISBN-10:1-56158-770-2, Router Joinery Worksop by Carol Reed isbn...
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21st June 2009, 12:09 PM
Thread: Makita 3612C design flaw
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makita 3612c
Like Tom I have used 3612 and 3612c routers for years and never had your problem. The clue to the problem is you let it spring against the nylon nut. Always let the base extend under control and...
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5th May 2009, 09:53 PM
Thread: Cutter speeds
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Cutter speeds
Day All, Can anyone help out with a formula to calculate the periphal speed of a cutter given the rpm of the router and the dia of the cutter, nothing complicated please guys this old brain is a bit...
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15th March 2009, 12:43 PM
Thread: Cristal love
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cristal love
hot chips, festool have changed the hole size for the ro125. I bought one approx 5 years agoe and late last year had to by a new base pad for it. am now having to punch new holes in my remaing stock...
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9th December 2008, 09:11 AM
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disabled carpark
Have you ever tried to unload a electric wheel chair from a side or rear hoist in a standardard carpark. it dosnt matter what the reason the disabled space is for those with issued permits, no permit...
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26th September 2008, 10:19 AM
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no more special orders
Its very pleasing to see from Stus thread that Triton will be back in Bunnings. I hope that as an aussie company they continue to grow as it would be very sad to see another icon dissapear. Eagle, I...
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17th September 2008, 10:05 AM
Thread: Help please!!
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help please
effie, check out carbatec they have what i think you are after.
Safe Routering
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14th September 2008, 11:08 AM
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Carbatec Perth have always carried a range of...
Carbatec Perth have always carried a range of triton and triton spares. When I have needed spares they are allways happy to order it in no matter what. The problem is that GMC/Triton's ability to...
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21st July 2008, 10:22 AM
Thread: Using a sliding router table
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using a sliding table
cellist
there is a book by carol reid called the router joinery workshop whih has the best description on how to use the lock mitre bit. if i can figure out how will scan and post here for you or to... -
28th June 2008, 08:42 PM
Thread: Woodfast Midi Lathe (M305)
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woodfast midi lathe
Carbatec perth have stock saw one on display last wednesday.
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4th June 2008, 09:39 PM
Thread: router bit holding
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router bit holding
what brand router. Check the dia of the shanks of your cutters, it is just possible that your colletts supplied with the router are for 12mm and or 6mm not 12.7 or 6.35
Safe Routering
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1st April 2008, 10:11 AM
Thread: Router sign writing
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router sign writing
Joe, thanks for the tip sounds excellent will use it for my next sign.
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31st March 2008, 10:46 AM
Thread: Router sign writing
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route sign writing
Aberdeen,
I got started when i read Patrick Spielmans book New Router Handbook. Has a chapter devoted to different technique. I use either a round nose cutter of a 60 deg spear point cutter from... -
29th March 2008, 01:44 AM
Thread: Gifkins Made in China
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Gifkins made in china
howdya,
No its not a gifkins it is a copy of the Keller jig. Keller have been on the market since approx 75, according to the wood review, gifkins were released sometime in 1997.
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Biscuits
The triton biscuit system uses what is know as a number 5 biscuit. Theses can be either Lamello, Porta Cable or Bix brand. Carbatec Perth sells them which is were I get mine from, avail in bags of...
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20th March 2008, 09:33 AM
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ryobi and power tools in bunnings
Greywolf, now if u check out the thread on Triton in bunnings and the stopping of the triton demonstrations it will become clear all that triton has a very limited life left at the big B. I have...