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  1. Thread: Router Direction

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    Using your right hand, make a pistol with your...

    Using your right hand, make a pistol with your thumb and index finger and then place the tip of your thumb against the piece you wish to route. Your finger will always point in the correct feed...
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    MFT Mobile Cabinet with Systainer Storage

    Hi all

    After some careful planning, many weekends, back surgery and finally some finishing touches of Karri I managed to complete my mobile MFT cabinet with systainer storage drawers on both the...
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    never mind. mis read post.

    never mind. mis read post.
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    I'll throw this out there.. Hongdui hd-mg21...

    I'll throw this out there..

    Hongdui hd-mg21 miter gauge with extended fence for woodworking table saw router table precision angle setting Sale - Banggood.com

    Is This Mighty Miter Gauge Fence...
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    If you're willing to spend a few dollars these...

    If you're willing to spend a few dollars these are great and take up little space when not in use

    Bora Centipede K15S (4'x8') Work Support | Carbatec

    The come in multiple sizes.
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    Carbatec do have a cast iron or MDF table...

    Carbatec do have a cast iron or MDF table available which will suit your set up

    Carbatec Compact Cast Iron Router Table Top Only | Carbatec



    Additionally Timbecon have a similar cast iron TS...
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    Make your own table from parts? DIY Router...

    Make your own table from parts?

    DIY Router Table finally complete (sort of..)

    A simple car jack can make for a decent makeshift router lift if budget doesnt allow for a purpose built product. I...
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    Best way is to eliminate the problem from the...

    Best way is to eliminate the problem from the outset, i.e. build oversized and then trim to size. If that is not an option then place some painters tape on the raw edge before applying adhesive to...
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    I have the same saw but cant say I have ever...

    I have the same saw but cant say I have ever measured my kerf. As long as it's cutting square Im not sure it's worth worrying about.

    Only thing I can think that may introduce some run out is if...
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    my suggestion for the carcasses as well. The...

    my suggestion for the carcasses as well.

    The only industry that uses corian for cabinets are certain health related sectors. Such as Red Cross donor centres, dentists and anywhere there is a risk...
  11. Thread: Leave the grease?

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    You can remove it and use a PTFE spray or similar...

    You can remove it and use a PTFE spray or similar dry lube to reduce saw dust goop build up.

    I didnt do this with my Carbatec saw a few years back as I didnt know any better but I wish I had. Same...
  12. Your H2 and H3 treated pines are quite safe. I...

    Your H2 and H3 treated pines are quite safe. I work in commercial construction are rarely see H1. H2 is typically the minimal most commercial builders will use as it is termite resistant. I see a lot...
  13. Thread: Carbitool/Sutton

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    I have 3 drill bit sets from Sutton. 2x Sutton...

    I have 3 drill bit sets from Sutton. 2x Sutton branded and 1x Frost branded.

    The Sutton branded sets are manufactured in Australia and New Zealand. The Frost set is made in China. I would suggest...
  14. Thread: Carbitool/Sutton

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    Seems Sutton tools still manufacture in Victoria....

    Seems Sutton tools still manufacture in Victoria. Whether or not it's 100% I cant be certain but they are listed on the Australian Made site

    Sutton Tools - The Australian Made Campaign

    This is...
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    Good to hear. I had some issues back in July...

    Good to hear.

    I had some issues back in July and didn't realise the grub screws existed until I completely disassembled the saw. One of the grub screws were misaligned in my case and I didnt...
  16. I would agree that plunging the end grain on a...

    I would agree that plunging the end grain on a router table would result in tear out or damage to the perimeter lip. Other than turning on a lathe the only other powered method I can think of would...
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    I didnt receive a plug. Probably easier to buy a...

    I didnt receive a plug. Probably easier to buy a plumbing fitting from Bunnings around the right size and then use a heat gun to heat the fitting and persuade it onto the 2" inlet.
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    Whichever way you decide to go Total Tools can...

    Whichever way you decide to go Total Tools can order in the Makita guide, part # 195136-9

    I did this back in January 2020. Didnt take long, a few days. Mind you it was pre crazy covid supply chain...
  19. If the bench is left in full exposure then James...

    If the bench is left in full exposure then James Hardie Secura or similar would be the way to go. If it's under cover then Scyon or similar. Cemintel make comparable products as do a few others but...
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    I dont really see a problem with this but if...

    I dont really see a problem with this but if you're going to go to the trouble then you may as well machine your veneers to 5mm or so to maximise your output and reduce the possibility of future wood...
  21. You shouldnt need to convert timber sizes in Aus...

    You shouldnt need to convert timber sizes in Aus unless you are trying to work from US plans.

    I find only need to convert when it comes to fasteners, screws and sometimes drill bits or router bits...
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    Another way of looking at it is that you are...

    Another way of looking at it is that you are getting a 14bx for the price of a new 1412.

    Seems to be good value.
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    If the staining ever got the better of you then I...

    If the staining ever got the better of you then I would suggest doing a search for surface grinding in your area. I did the same recently for a cast iron router table that had a small hump behind the...
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    CFMEU is not interested in capers that result in...

    CFMEU is not interested in capers that result in their members having to fork out $$$$ of their own money. They would rather harass staff members of the Master Builders and slash tyres in carparks...
  25. Thread: South Aussies

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    Would you mind sharing other Adelaide based...

    Would you mind sharing other Adelaide based hardwood suppliers? I know of Ridgewood and Durable Hardwoods but to my knowledge they stock a lot of exotics.
  26. Thread: South Aussies

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    When Otto's closed down a couple of years back,...

    When Otto's closed down a couple of years back, Luke, along with Nathan Otto opened up a specialty timber store on Light St, Thebarton as part of Mountain River Timbers. Earlier this year Nathan Otto...
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    2nd hand sales of timber are only worth what the...

    2nd hand sales of timber are only worth what the other person is willing to pay. Which is usually a decimal place to the left than what you think it's worth.

    Sad but true. FB Market Place is your...
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    My money would be on the Sherwood. My thought...

    My money would be on the Sherwood. My thought process being that the extra $55 for an additional 3 years warranty is pretty good value.
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    Worth noting that Timbecon have a 5 year warranty...

    Worth noting that Timbecon have a 5 year warranty on Sherwood machinery. i would say the Carbatec unit is likely 1 or 2 years at the most.
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    A little update on this matter. Figured I would...

    A little update on this matter. Figured I would detail my findings in case others have trouble in the future and cant work out what to do from the out of date Carbatec manual.
    Having looked at...
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    Carbatec C250P Blade Alignment

    Hi all

    I have made a discovery with the Carbatec C250P TS.

    My blade alignment was sitting at 0.16mm after a recent move and no matter how much a tried to adjust table using the method in the...
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    This is the construction industry right now. I...

    This is the construction industry right now. I work for a commercial builder delivering project up to ~$10m in value and at the moment builders and subcontractors are all being held to fixed priced...
  33. Poll: I deemed the Bunnings project panels such good...

    I deemed the Bunnings project panels such good value that I bought 5 or 6 of the karri panels to use and benchtops in my workshop.

    Here are some old WIP photos and the completed bandsaw trolley...
  34. Thread: SCMS do I need

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    If you only use the SCMS to rough cut long...

    If you only use the SCMS to rough cut long lengths before cutting to final length on TS then you could do this with a jigsaw of circular saw. Also just consider bevel, mitre and compound cuts. How...
  35. Poll: Yep, I would recommend doing just this. The...

    Yep, I would recommend doing just this. The panels are dirt cheap for what they are and present good value
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    Carbatec had all these listed on their website...

    Carbatec had all these listed on their website less than 2 weeks ago but they have since been removed. Im certain I read that the Carbatec router plate/lift would fit in the extension wing. The...
  37. Thread: Abranet question

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    I have been using 3M Xtract paper for the past 6...

    I have been using 3M Xtract paper for the past 6 months or so. See sand paper test conducted here

    Largest Sandpaper Test EVER Done - Top 19 brands Tested using Robots for Unbiased Data - YouTube
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    edit: wrong thread

    edit: wrong thread
  39. Thread: planning layouts

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    When it comes to cabinets a simple drawing, cut...

    When it comes to cabinets a simple drawing, cut list and cut order will go a long way. Nothing worse than making all your cuts to a particular width, moving fence for a different cut only to realise...
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    Some good info in this thread as well. Looking...

    Some good info in this thread as well.

    Looking to buy my 1st cabinet saw

    The saw represents good value, particularly right now as it's on sale. It does have its misgivings but I think all...
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    Im certain I have heard before that Festool have...

    Im certain I have heard before that Festool have an excellent service where you can return tools to them and they will give them a complete overhaul and essentially make them like new again. It my be...
  42. This has bad idea written all over it. Timber...

    This has bad idea written all over it. Timber framing must be graded either by machine or visually by trained persons. Unless you're projects are exterior, such as pergolas, decks and the like then...
  43. This. I think it goes through the green power...

    This. I think it goes through the green power switch from memory. Meant to child proof the saw.
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    One of the best upgrades I have made was...

    One of the best upgrades I have made was replacing the blade guard with a Sawstop blade guard. I made very minor modifications to the blade guard splitter to make it work. The saw is now easier to...
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    I used Diggers wax and grease remover but Im sure...

    I used Diggers wax and grease remover but Im sure any solvent based cleaner and 1/2 a roll of paper towel will work.
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    This guy built a similar desktop recently and he...

    This guy built a similar desktop recently and he explains how he joined it together and why. Taking into consideration grain direction, wood movement etc. Explanation starts around 7m 40s

    Building...
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    Carbatec do offer the 5/8 set online but it's out...

    Carbatec do offer the 5/8 set online but it's out of stock.
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    Sold by and ships from Amazon AU 8 INCH...

    Sold by and ships from Amazon AU

    8 INCH STACKED DADO SET : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement

    Im certain you cant use blade bushes on dado sets so you're restricted to 5/8" sets
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    Excellent timber to work with and is one of a few...

    Excellent timber to work with and is one of a few timbers that is certified safe as a teething material for kids. It's non toxic and doesnt splinter. I have made 5 or so of these play gyms for...
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    SOUTH AUST Hi Grahame. 2pm should be fine. I'll send PM

    Hi Grahame. 2pm should be fine. I'll send PM
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