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13th March 2024, 11:38 AM
Thread: Band Saw Tire issue
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For general information, I emailed Derek directly...
For general information, I emailed Derek directly and he kindly provided me with the brand name of the contact cement.
It is: Sika ContactFix clear premium
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8th March 2024, 03:22 PM
Thread: Band Saw Tire issue
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Tire on top wheel is not particularly tight
Hi Derek,
I too have a Hammer N4400 bandsaw where I find that I can lift the edge of the tire on the top wheel with not much effort.
Does this mean it is likely to slip, or is there another way to... -
26th February 2024, 06:16 PM
Thread: Band Saw Tire issue
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Sounds to me that the tires are slipping on the...
Sounds to me that the tires are slipping on the rims.
How difficult was it to put the new urethane tires on the wheel rims?
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8th February 2024, 07:03 PM
Thread: Fix or chuck these two ROS
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Looks like burnt-out armature windings in the...
Looks like burnt-out armature windings in the motors. So toss them.
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25th November 2023, 12:45 PM
Thread: Let there be Light: Workshop Lighting
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A single flourescent tube 1500mm long emits...
A single flourescent tube 1500mm long emits around 5,000 lumens so the new light is 3 times as bright
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9th October 2023, 07:10 AM
Thread: Sharpening flowchart
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The flowchart comes from Christopher Schwartz’s...
The flowchart comes from Christopher Schwartz’s sharpening book
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9th October 2023, 06:53 AM
Thread: Panasonic/Hikoki/Makita.
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Chargers for after-market batteries should always...
Chargers for after-market batteries should always be on a timer if the batteries are Lithium-based.
That reduces the risk of battery fires (ala e-scooters)
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19th September 2023, 06:13 PM
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Did you know that the USA inch is very slightly...
Did you know that the USA inch is very slightly different in size to the UK imperial inch?
All due to the fact that in the mid 19th century the UK settled on a definition of a standard inch, but the... -
12th August 2023, 09:32 PM
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More info from the NZ side
Hi,
relevant page for a person looking to import machinery as a private individual:
https://www.customs.govt.nz/personal/send-and-receive-items/customs-number/
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12th August 2023, 08:29 PM
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Shipping machinery from Aust to NZ
I did this for a bandsaw 10+ years ago.
It is not cheap. I will look up the shipping firm I used.
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12th July 2023, 09:25 PM
Thread: Plough Plane Fence
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I remember the late ALF used a vertical length of...
I remember the late ALF used a vertical length of dowel stuck into a hole in the nose of a Stanley 45 plane to ensure the planed groove was vertical.
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7th June 2023, 07:24 PM
Thread: Aldi 20V plunge saw
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Lion battery cell
The basic Lithium ion battery cell has a nominal voltage of 3.7volts
Put 5 of these cells joined in a line (series connection) and you get 18.5 volts which is your standard 18V cordless power tool... -
29th May 2023, 08:56 PM
Thread: Wooden plane "upgraded to a lamp"
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Wooden plane "upgraded to a lamp"
On the New Zealand TradeMe website (equivalent of eBay).
A plane that has been modified to become a bedside lamp.
Trade Me
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30th April 2023, 08:21 PM
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Derek, thanks for the public service in...
Derek,
thanks for the public service in providing this detailed guide.
I expect to see a link to it in the Lee Valley website?
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11th April 2023, 06:14 PM
Thread: Recommendations for a Detail Sander
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I would say that a multi-tool with a "finger...
I would say that a multi-tool with a "finger sander head" is your best bet these days.
This is because multi-tools have a narrow cylindrical body so this makes them able to get into corners more... -
14th February 2023, 06:50 PM
Thread: Getting my hands on Starrett products
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You can always go to the local Starrett branch in...
You can always go to the local Starrett branch in Australia at au.starrett.com
I wanted a particular 150mm Starrett ruler so I went to the local Starrett branch in NZ with the Starrett id number and... -
27th January 2023, 04:05 PM
Thread: Help needed
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For ceramic bandsaw guides do an internet search...
For ceramic bandsaw guides do an internet search for: space age ceramics
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1st January 2023, 07:24 PM
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Do a search for a book titled “Getting the most...
Do a search for a book titled “Getting the most out of your band saw” on the Internet.
This book was published by the Delta machinery company through the 1940s, 50s and 60s to inform Delta bandsaw... -
15th December 2022, 07:47 PM
Thread: Using filler with an oil finish?
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What I did in the end
OP here - only got 2 answers to my initial question and they were not useful to me.
So here is what I did:
In a not very noticeable part of the window frame I sanded a small spot back to the bare... -
22nd November 2022, 03:11 PM
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Yes, you can apply an oil-based varnish on top of...
Yes, you can apply an oil-based varnish on top of a shellac sealing coat, provided you have used a de-waxed shellac.
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22nd November 2022, 03:02 PM
Thread: Wattyl colourwood Pigment Stain
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From the MSDS: Mineral Turpentine based paint,...
From the MSDS:
Mineral Turpentine based paint, oil based stain, solvent based stain -
22nd November 2022, 02:57 PM
Thread: Using filler with an oil finish?
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Using filler with an oil finish?
Please note that I have already searched the past 10 years of Finishing threads and not found an answer, so I am posting this as a new thread.
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30th October 2022, 11:21 AM
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Hi, from the little yellow paper booklet that...
Hi,
from the little yellow paper booklet that came with 1980s UK Stanley planes (e.g. G12-007/-017) and had instructions in English/French/German/Spanish
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7th September 2022, 07:09 PM
Thread: Coping Saw Blade- Which Way?
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Back when schools had woodwork classes the coping...
Back when schools had woodwork classes the coping saw blades were always installed to cut on the pull stroke because of economics. The students broke lots fewer blades on pull strokes than when the...
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7th September 2022, 07:02 PM
Thread: Alternative to Festool doomino
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As this thread has evolved to be more general...
As this thread has evolved to be more general about the Domino, I feel I can ask this question:
Has anyone tried to repair furniture where the joints are made using the Domino? Usually a furniture... -
15th August 2022, 08:54 PM
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I was puzzled by Chris's comment that UK...
I was puzzled by Chris's comment that UK construction sites used 110V tools so googled this and to my surprise found that he is correct.
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9th August 2022, 06:12 PM
Thread: garage sale find, again
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Hi Woodsurfer, I am willing to bet that the...
Hi Woodsurfer,
I am willing to bet that the removable boxing in front of the blade is a home-made modification to a standard skewed-blade wooden rebate plane.
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3rd August 2022, 07:40 PM
Thread: Mini one-hand chainsaws
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Stihl mini-chainsaw
My brother has the Stihl mini-chainsaw with the small battery. He has a 6 hectare plot of land in the Coromandel pennisula in New Zealand and swears by this little chainsaw for cutting down pest...
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19th July 2022, 06:37 PM
Thread: Canadian Stanley 41/2
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I have two Canadian Stanleys - a 6 and a 7. Both...
I have two Canadian Stanleys - a 6 and a 7. Both are excellent planes as they have good balance and feel right when I use them.
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19th July 2022, 06:28 PM
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Mafell tools are also sold in New Zealand by...
Mafell tools are also sold in New Zealand by these guys:
Search: 10 results found for "mafell" – PiranhaTools
Have a chat with them as they are small and may be more flexible than Jacks who are a... -
19th July 2022, 06:21 PM
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12V Makita CXT Drill + Impact Driver set
About 5 years ago I bought a Makita 12volt CXT Drill and Impact Driver combo with charger + 2 batteries for around $220 NZ
Both drill and the driver are lightweight and easy to use, but the driver... -
10th July 2022, 08:51 PM
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Chief Tiff, thanks for pointing out that the...
Chief Tiff,
thanks for pointing out that the front of the spokeshave has been broken off as I was tempted to buy it.
I searched the Internet and found an image of one of these spokeshaves which is... -
10th July 2022, 09:10 AM
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Edward Preston beading spokeshave - how easy to use?
The NZ ebay has a "9/16 Edward Preston beading shave" for sale (see attached photo).
I am curious to know if this type of spokeshave was easy to use for making mouldings, or whether it was a... -
26th June 2022, 04:51 PM
Thread: Time for a handsaw or two?
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Bahco ProfCut Laminate saw
I must confess to the heresy of using a modern Bahco laminate saw (12tpi) as a panel saw - I find it works very well for me.
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26th June 2022, 04:38 PM
Thread: Dustless Sanding
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I'll support Derek on his opinion of a Mirka hand...
I'll support Derek on his opinion of a Mirka hand sander (using Abranet abrasive mesh) attached to a good quality dust extractor vacuum.
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10th April 2022, 10:06 AM
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What'sthe blade diameter?
What'sthe blade diameter?
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13th February 2022, 09:14 AM
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I have one of these that I was given 20+ years...
I have one of these that I was given 20+ years ago. It is not the variable speed model but it works fine for my limited domestic sanding needs.
You definitely need the front handle as mine was very... -
24th January 2022, 06:07 PM
Thread: New storage box for chisels
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Rare Earth Magnets - do they magnetize the chisels?
Hi Derek,
a question for you - do the rare earth magnets cause the chisel blades to become magnetized to any degree?
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18th October 2021, 06:07 PM
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I did contact the person who is laser-cutting the...
I did contact the person who is laser-cutting the saws and inquired what he did with collectable saws. Here is his reply:
"The majority of ones [saws] that have stand out features and are... -
18th October 2021, 09:37 AM
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The missing step
Hi,
I'm the OP who posted the detailed instructions. Nice to see they were of benefit to someone 11 years later.
The reason for my title of "missing step" is that before I did the steps in the... -
18th October 2021, 09:05 AM
Thread: Bought a used N4400
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Hi, check that the round plates on the side...
Hi,
check that the round plates on the side guides and thrust guides all rotate freely and are not stuck in position.
Quick solution is to squirt CRC or WD40 into the gap tween the shaft and the... -
17th October 2021, 08:01 PM
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Saws: Something worse than painting them
Warning: these scenes will be distressing to people who use and restore old hand saws
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3rd October 2021, 07:45 PM
Thread: 14in bandsaw advice
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Hi, I had a conversation on this forum with one...
Hi,
I had a conversation on this forum with one of the committee members for a men's shed in Queensland (Maroochy Mens Shed - the chap's woodwork forum's user name is: GEEVESMAC)
They had bought a... -
27th September 2021, 04:58 PM
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I suggest you use dowel centers (also known as...
I suggest you use dowel centers (also known as dowel centre points)
Here is a video about them: How to Use Dowel Centers | Tricks of the Trade - YouTube
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21st August 2021, 07:13 AM
Thread: Finishing Sander Recommendation
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Makita BO3700 Finishing sander
Hi qwertykb,
I have the previous sander model (BO3700) to the Makita BO3710 finishing sander.
When I built a set of steps up a retaining wall I used rough cut H4 timber posts and used this sander... -
22nd July 2021, 01:02 PM
Thread: Tormek problems
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Old Tormek grinder
Hi,
I have this Tormek 1200 model and I agree, it's quite old and the jig for plane blades and chisels has gone through 2 revisions/changes since this model was sold.
I use mine for putting a 25... -
17th July 2021, 05:04 PM
Thread: Would you do this to your plunge saw?
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I bought a set of De Walt track which are quick...
I bought a set of De Walt track which are quick action clamps, fit the Makita guide rail and are cheap compared to the Festool.
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2nd July 2021, 08:58 PM
Thread: T shaped rebate plane
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Information from another plane reference book
I have enjoyed this discussion and after reading the last post I went off and found a similar description of this plane in Graeme Blackburn's book "Traditional Woodworking Handtools". It confirms...
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11th June 2021, 08:37 PM
Thread: Was glue Really Really expensive
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I agree with Chris. They are probably 3/8 inch...
I agree with Chris. They are probably 3/8 inch dowels which is equivalent to 9.5mm so a standard 10mm metric dowel will be a good size to use as a replacement.
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26th March 2021, 08:19 PM
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An interesting read. I have over time moved to...
An interesting read. I have over time moved to using old wooden rebate planes for rebates (rabbets) with the final tidyup to the gauge lines being done with a small metal shoulder plane. The reason...