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12th August 2022, 12:22 PM
Thread: Spiral Flush Trim Bits
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I bought bits from forumite ALDAV in the past. I...
I bought bits from forumite ALDAV in the past. I think he's still active.
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19th July 2022, 10:22 AM
Thread: Vic Country - Triton Workbench on FB
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Vic Country - Triton Workbench on FB
I've just seen this on Facebook listed in country Vic (it's not mine).
Clunes vic Buy Swap & Sell
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11th July 2022, 06:45 PM
Thread: Gummed Up Drum Sander Rolls
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I use this sort of cleaning stick on my drum...
I use this sort of cleaning stick on my drum sander rolls, belt sander and even the ros. The sole of a sneaker will also work or a broken thong, (not the wife's :o ).
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6th July 2022, 07:42 PM
Thread: Making a Desk a Little Bit Wider
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For the breadboard ends and sides, you could make...
For the breadboard ends and sides, you could make them out of contrasting timber for a different look. Sometimes this is better than trying to, and not quite matching the existing colour.
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30th June 2022, 07:14 PM
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Wood filler, something like door and trim filler...
Wood filler, something like door and trim filler that goes hard if the piece won't be flexed. It can be painted over when dry.
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24th June 2022, 06:21 PM
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I've got the Carbatec version of that one and...
I've got the Carbatec version of that one and have had it for about 6 or 7 years now. There's nothing yet that it hasn't been able to do and I haven't rotated the cutters yet. I've done a couple...
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21st June 2022, 12:12 PM
Thread: Custom harmonica case.
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Very nice indeed. I especially love the blue...
Very nice indeed. I especially love the blue velvet inside and the magnets.
This chap must be serious, he's got a harmonica for every key.
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21st June 2022, 12:06 PM
Thread: Advice requested: Outdoor table build
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Maybe breadboard ends would add some strength to...
Maybe breadboard ends would add some strength to the table top.
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20th June 2022, 05:05 PM
Thread: Advice requested: Outdoor table build
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Hi timelord9, When you say slats, will they...
Hi timelord9,
When you say slats, will they have a gap between them or be hard up against each other like floorboards? Being an outside table, the wood will swell and shrink with the seasons and... -
26th May 2022, 07:19 PM
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Hi JS007, Unless you want to go completely...
Hi JS007,
Unless you want to go completely screwless, I'd strongly recommend screws to hold the cabinet together and you could consider a french cleat to mount the cabinet to the wall. This... -
19th May 2022, 05:39 PM
Thread: Briquettes
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Yes, indeed it is. I've heard that the...
Yes, indeed it is. I've heard that the alternative is a bit bleak. :no:
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4th May 2022, 11:47 AM
Thread: Is a bread box big stuff?
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That looks very nice indeed, quite unique. ...
That looks very nice indeed, quite unique. Hopefully it will store many a home made loaf of bread over the coming years.
Bread, coffee and bacon, my 3 favourite perfumes.
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3rd May 2022, 07:10 PM
Thread: Trimming door sides without scalloping
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What about a belt sander with a fence attached to...
What about a belt sander with a fence attached to keep it at right angles to the door face? Slow speed and 120 grit after you've got the paint off. It might take a bit longer but it hasn't got...
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3rd May 2022, 03:57 PM
Thread: What timber is this?,...........
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Karri? Cheers Bryan
Karri?
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2nd May 2022, 04:52 PM
Thread: Chopsticks
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Well done Cal. They look real nice and I'd be...
Well done Cal. They look real nice and I'd be happy to eat food with them that you've cooked for me... :D
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29th April 2022, 04:01 PM
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Nice and practical and pretty is in the eye of...
Nice and practical and pretty is in the eye of the beholder. I've got a face best suited to radio and I managed to get married - twice.:o
Can it be expanded? 4 tools just isn't enough... :D
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7th April 2022, 10:59 AM
Thread: Glyphosate Treated Wood
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+ 1 for what BobL said.... And if you're willing...
+ 1 for what BobL said.... And if you're willing to cook dinner using your turned bowls and wooden spoons, I'll be more than happy to eat it at no charge. :U :2tsup:
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31st March 2022, 10:48 AM
Thread: Well, that was boring.
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I've got a few different digital measuring...
I've got a few different digital measuring thingies and while I don't use them often, they're worth their weight in rocking horse poo when I do, either for precise measurement or for piece of mind. ...
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31st March 2022, 10:40 AM
Thread: Replacing damaged VJ boards
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I've seen it done on floors by removing the...
I've seen it done on floors by removing the boards, replacing all but one with normal boards and splitting the last, nailing it in place on the joists.
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15th March 2022, 05:49 PM
Thread: Hardwood joinery advise
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Yep, coach bolts are ideal. For gluing, some PVA...
Yep, coach bolts are ideal. For gluing, some PVA glues will dry clear and have a sort of crystalline look to them. These are also a bit brittle and may tend to crack loose over time and your bench...
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1st March 2022, 03:28 PM
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If it starts sometimes it may just need a service...
If it starts sometimes it may just need a service - armature clean up, new brushes and may as well do the bearings while you are there. My drill press started doing this and a new capacitor helped...
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Something for the cat lovers...
Something for the cat lovers...
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WoW. Mine are nowhere as good as Alex's. The...
WoW. Mine are nowhere as good as Alex's. The trays and small firm stools I make mostly go to the Good Friday Appeal auction each year.
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23rd February 2022, 03:54 PM
Thread: Correcting a bowed board on a desktop
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That does look a bit big to sand out. Do you...
That does look a bit big to sand out. Do you have a biscuit joiner or dowel jig or a domino to align it in place if you cut the offending board off and letting it sit for a while?
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Hmmm, Chep pallets. Yum.
Hmmm, Chep pallets. Yum.
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14th February 2022, 05:06 PM
Thread: Does Festool ever go on sale?
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Hi Jack, (always seems funny saying that :) ) ...
Hi Jack, (always seems funny saying that :) )
You could always give your OF900 to me and tell SWMBO that you lost it at the beach... :wink:
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9th February 2022, 02:52 PM
Thread: Timberwood Panels Issue
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That's what I love about this forum - learn...
That's what I love about this forum - learn something every day.
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7th February 2022, 12:09 PM
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SOLD: I've got one of these and it works a treat. I...
I've got one of these and it works a treat. I upgraded the cutter head to a helical a couple of years ago and it works even better on hard wood; better finish, less noise and nowhere near as much...
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7th February 2022, 11:59 AM
Thread: Sawstop 10" Professional Cabinet Saw
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SOLD: I've got one of these and I can only recommend...
I've got one of these and I can only recommend it. Well made and cuts well. It's even saved my finger when using a box joint blade set. (didn't save the undies though:no: )
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4th February 2022, 04:58 PM
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I've replaced the magnetic switch with a simple...
I've replaced the magnetic switch with a simple on/off outdoor rated switch and also use the remote controlled GPO plugin outlet to turn my 2hp dusty on from the convenience of anywhere in the...
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4th February 2022, 04:01 PM
Thread: Which thicknesser.
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You'll love it. I've had this one for a while...
You'll love it.
I've had this one for a while and it's a gem.
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4th February 2022, 11:54 AM
Thread: Which thicknesser.
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I'd certainly recommend upgrading what ever you...
I'd certainly recommend upgrading what ever you get to a helical or spiral head rather than the usual 2 or 3 traditional knives / blades. The better finish, reduced tear out and noise is worth it. ...
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4th February 2022, 09:27 AM
Thread: Dado Set Recommendation (30mm bore)
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I had a Carbatec TS with the 30mm arbor and...
I had a Carbatec TS with the 30mm arbor and bought a 5/8" Dado set. I went to ACE (details below) and they bored out the centre to 30mm for me and did a great job. I also take my blades there for...
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15th December 2021, 03:13 PM
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Adding two threads together, I wonder how an...
Adding two threads together, I wonder how an ultrasonic cleaner would go cleaning brushes?
Bryan :?
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13th December 2021, 02:47 PM
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If I'm doing a number of coats I'll wrap the...
If I'm doing a number of coats I'll wrap the brush in gladwrap or plonk it into a ziplock bag after I've used it. This stops the finish from drying out and is good for a week or two. Then I'll...
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7th December 2021, 10:20 AM
Thread: Old/Recycled timber
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SOLD: Many thanks Ivan. The wood is now snug in my...
Many thanks Ivan. The wood is now snug in my workshop.
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2nd December 2021, 10:56 AM
Thread: Old/Recycled timber
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SOLD: Hi Igalic, I'll take lot 2 if it's still...
Hi Igalic,
I'll take lot 2 if it's still available. I can pick up next week and is cash ok?
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29th November 2021, 06:15 PM
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Hi JNAC91, welcome to the forum. Unfortunately...
Hi JNAC91, welcome to the forum.
Unfortunately I down the wrong end of the country but for anybody closer, the 40mm Kitchen stuff, especially if it's still got the laminate top on is great for a... -
29th November 2021, 03:58 PM
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I've got a 2hp dual inlet unit I use for the...
I've got a 2hp dual inlet unit I use for the bigger tools like a thicknesser, jointer, drum sander, table saw and router table. There's nothing like a good run on the thicky to fill a dust...
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13th November 2021, 10:47 AM
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N.S.W. I also got mine from Woodcraft (details below)...
I also got mine from Woodcraft (details below) and It was around that price too.
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12th November 2021, 10:29 AM
Thread: Work Bench thoughts
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The only problem I can see is if you're feeding...
The only problem I can see is if you're feeding through multiple pieces in the one sitting and they could bunch up on the outfeed and cause some sort of blockage in the thicknesser. If you're not...
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12th November 2021, 10:20 AM
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N.S.W. I've put a helical cutter head in my 6" carbatec...
I've put a helical cutter head in my 6" carbatec jointer and it's now just the bees knees; quieter, sharper, less tear out, just a lot better. I'd recommend it for this resto project.
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12th November 2021, 10:12 AM
Thread: Drawknife handle
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Most tang knife handles these days are held on...
Most tang knife handles these days are held on with epoxy, even ones that use rivets. I'd use something other than the 5 minute stuff from the green shed. I use West System G/Flex epoxy. It's one...
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4th November 2021, 11:21 AM
Thread: cyclone separator question
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I have a similar setup to Draconus just with a...
I have a similar setup to Draconus just with a smaller cyclone, also from ebay.
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3rd November 2021, 06:16 PM
Thread: A warning about household insurance
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Ha! I'm old enough to remember DEC, Compaq and I...
Ha! I'm old enough to remember DEC, Compaq and I even worked at Data General.
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21st October 2021, 06:36 PM
Thread: Wood Cracks
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You could possibly get the wood stabilised with...
You could possibly get the wood stabilised with something like Cactus Juice resin in a vacuum chamber (not the prickly stuff you drink). That'll add some protection to the wood but won't fill in...
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21st October 2021, 04:22 PM
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I get my blades sharpened at ACE sharpening in...
I get my blades sharpened at ACE sharpening in Braeside. They also turned up a bush for me when I traded my Carbatec TS for a Sawstop. It's a nice snug fit on my 30mm blades.
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21st October 2021, 11:42 AM
Thread: Festool Systainers - First Gen.
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SOLD: If there's any left over, I'm happy to take some....
If there's any left over, I'm happy to take some.
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29th September 2021, 12:12 PM
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From what I've read, the single stage vacuum pump...
From what I've read, the single stage vacuum pump is just as effective as the two stage pumps for stabilising. I've just received a small single stage pump - 1.8cfm and I'm waiting on a vacuum setup...
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It's got character, like the rest of us :U. I...
It's got character, like the rest of us :U. I like it and it's hand made, not store bought. More people should have a hobby where they actually produce something.
Well done.
Cheers
Bryan