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21st July 2013, 10:48 PM
Thread: Bloody trim gun...
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senco
Hi, just saw your thread. I've been using the Senco cordless for a year or two now, not every day but fairly regularly.
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25th October 2012, 09:30 PM
Thread: Shared Workshop?
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Shared Workshop?
We've just sold the house I've spent ten years building and, as I'm a glutton for punishment, we've bought a poky little place and plan on basically rebuilding it. Trouble is, with the house went my...
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17th March 2012, 09:42 AM
Thread: Floor polish
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Many thanks. I'll look into both products....
Many thanks. I'll look into both products.
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13th March 2012, 07:44 AM
Thread: Floor polish
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Floor polish
I've put down a stringy bark floor and, oiled it with a 50/50 mix of linseed oil and gum turpentine then buffed it up with a floor polisher. It looks fantastic but, after a few months of use I think...
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27th May 2011, 11:19 PM
Thread: sliding compound mitre sawn stand
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scms stand
If you go to Contractor Talk - Professional Construction & Remodeling Forum, News, Reviews, and Blogs | Contractor Talk and do a search for saw stands you should find some threads that have some...
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25th May 2011, 06:32 PM
Thread: The strength of a Domino
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Hi Andy, yes that was me. here are some rather...
Hi Andy,
yes that was me.
here are some rather bad photo's.
It's simple but it works.
Don
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24th May 2011, 10:38 PM
Thread: The strength of a Domino
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Still Strong
I made my workbench using dominos, though I didn't use them to attach the rails to the legs, for that I used bolts so that when I move the table comes apart. Although I did use unglued dominos as...
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15th September 2010, 09:18 PM
Thread: Dust masks etc
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How much does it cost? cheers Don
How much does it cost?
cheers
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1st August 2010, 09:01 PM
Thread: knee protection
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Thanks Wolften they look like a simpler, more...
Thanks Wolften they look like a simpler, more reasonabley priced version of the proknee.
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1st August 2010, 06:24 PM
Thread: knee protection
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Thanks for the replies. @Ian, I actually do...
Thanks for the replies.
@Ian, I actually do have an appointment with the physio and will be asking his advice as well. Hadn't even thought of an orthopedic specialist though. I'll still need... -
29th July 2010, 05:39 PM
Thread: knee protection
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knee protection
I'm not sure whether this is the right place to put this but here goes.
I tend to spend a lot of time on my knees (finish carpentry, flooring etc) and I've been having knee problems for a while... -
24th July 2010, 04:44 PM
Thread: Routing for door hardware with jigs
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I do this sort of thing for a living and use...
I do this sort of thing for a living and use router, chisel and butt mortice plane depending on the mood I'm in and how many doors there are. If the template is accurately made and positioned then...
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14th July 2010, 08:45 PM
Thread: How to fit plastic bag
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I just use my forehead.
I just use my forehead.
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5th June 2010, 08:59 PM
Thread: paslode cordless brad nailer
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Hi, I can't see that it'd be a problem. Skew the...
Hi, I can't see that it'd be a problem. Skew the nails a little and, yes, adjust the depth so the head ends up just below the surface. I used a Paslode finish nailer on 12 mm (1/2 inch) lining boards...
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29th May 2010, 05:49 PM
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I agree with malb. Shiplap would be easier to...
I agree with malb.
Shiplap would be easier to install and maybe cheaper (you don't need to buy the spline, although there'd be a little less coverag from your boards) than a spline.
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24th April 2010, 10:50 PM
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new handles
I've just finished my first attempt at replacing a stanly handle on my 5#. I borrowed a complete handle from another 5# and traced it onto some walnut I had lying around and cut near the line on the...
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20th April 2010, 04:11 PM
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GORE WARNING Sounds awful! The reason I wanted to know is that...
Sounds awful! The reason I wanted to know is that I have one myself and want to know what to avoid doing.
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20th April 2010, 02:33 PM
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GORE WARNING How exactly did you manage it? Oh, and I hope...
How exactly did you manage it? Oh, and I hope your recovery is quick.
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12th March 2010, 09:17 PM
Thread: MLT100 Any Good?
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mlt100
Haven't tried one myself but I remember a thread on this forum in which a chippy said he bought one and wasn't happy with it. Apparently the fence moved under stress.
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18th February 2010, 06:12 PM
Thread: lie nielsen
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woof
A three legged sheep dog is useful to a man who needs a three legged sheep dog:U
cheers
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18th February 2010, 08:48 AM
Thread: lie nielsen
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butt mortice
I hang a lot of doors and, untill now, have either used a chisel for the odd single door or a router and template for multiple doors. The problem is that the chisel is a bit awkward slow while the...
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16th February 2010, 08:07 PM
Thread: lie nielsen
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lie nielsen
I've just seen a Lie Nielsen butt mortice plane for sale on Ebay (item 220556912884) for a buy it now price of $110. Lie Nielsen Aust sell them for $164 and Carba-tec for over $200. I wish I hadn't...
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19th January 2010, 07:58 PM
Thread: What to use for a fence
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router fence
My first fence was just bare MDF and worked fine. That's not to say there aren't better materials to use, but it doesn't seem crucial.
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14th January 2010, 08:26 PM
Thread: http://www.cycloneseparator.com/
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What he said
What he said
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10th January 2010, 09:23 PM
Thread: Bunnigns timber
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I've always found Jay Jay's timber in the Penrith...
I've always found Jay Jay's timber in the Penrith area pretty good for both price and quality.
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10th January 2010, 09:20 PM
Thread: Should I really?
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Don't be too worried about not being able to get...
Don't be too worried about not being able to get the festool dust extraction straight away. Although a good shop vac is essental in the long run, at a pinch a good household vaccuum is better than...
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10th January 2010, 04:11 PM
Thread: Looking for good saw.
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Just seen on the market place on this forum, a...
Just seen on the market place on this forum, a Ryobi table saw with router fitted.
Looks like a good deal.
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9th January 2010, 06:24 PM
Thread: Looking for good saw.
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If you just want a saw for occasional use you...
If you just want a saw for occasional use you could try one of the table top models.
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30th December 2009, 10:04 PM
Thread: Hammer c3-31
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I've had a C3-31 for a few years now and still...
I've had a C3-31 for a few years now and still love it. but I know what you mean about the fence used for both the planer and the saw. It's a bit clumsy when using it for sawing. I went to felder...
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19th December 2009, 07:35 PM
Thread: Group Purchase - Jet Clamps - EOI
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interested
interested
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5th December 2009, 05:27 PM
Thread: plunge saws - festool vs makita
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I just had to make a couple of small melamine...
I just had to make a couple of small melamine cabinets on site and used my festool saw and the track. Measured carefully, marked with a sharp pencil, lined the track up to the marks and cut. It's...
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22nd November 2009, 08:53 PM
Thread: Belt sander v disc sander
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A festool belt sander has what you want but...
A festool belt sander has what you want but they're way more than $200.
You could just buy yourself a more affordable one and mount it in a home made frame.
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22nd September 2009, 10:26 PM
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carabiner
You could use chain with a carabiner (I think that's what it's called, you can get them from hardware stores or camping/mountain climbing supplies) on the end so you can take the lead off easily.
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20th September 2009, 11:10 AM
Thread: Why are there three depth stops?
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Three in one go
I recently built a verandah out of recycled hardwood for someone and had to rout a housing on the underneath of the hand rail. I could have used four depth stops. Actually I use all three quite...
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5th April 2009, 08:18 PM
Thread: Help with saw sharpening
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thanks
Thank you all! :U Will look into the classes but time and distance could be a problem.:~ Will also keep looking for someone who does it for a living
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4th April 2009, 08:16 PM
Thread: Help with saw sharpening
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Help with saw sharpening
I've just been given a lovely old taylor brothers tenon saw. Unfortunately the teeth are in a bad way (worn and unevenly sharpened). I live in the Blue Mountains in NSW and would really appreciate...
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18th March 2009, 08:06 PM
Thread: Blade sharpening
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Blade sharpening
I'm relatively new to the Blue Mountains in NSW and need to have a number of saw blades sharpened. Does anyone know where I can get this done properly.
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29th September 2008, 10:11 PM
Thread: New frog for stanley No 3
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Thanks, that should just about do it!
Thanks, that should just about do it!
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29th September 2008, 09:46 PM
Thread: New frog for stanley No 3
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New frog for stanley No 3
Hello to all!! I just acquired an old stanley number 3 (with a grooved base if that tells anything about it) but the frog is broken off just where the lateral adjust. lever should be. Does anyone...