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1st April 2024, 08:47 PM
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Felder AF 16 with optional pleated filter will...
Felder AF 16 with optional pleated filter will set you back around $3300
It's not 2 stage but it looks solid and the few vids on YouTube that do exist show that it does suck very well
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31st January 2024, 10:34 PM
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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30th December 2023, 12:46 AM
Thread: MFT Mobile Cabinet with Systainer Storage
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MFT Mobile Cabinet with Systainer Storage
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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... -
27th November 2023, 07:47 PM
Thread: Is a spiral upcut bit a better choice?
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never mind. mis read post.
never mind. mis read post.
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9th November 2023, 09:50 PM
Thread: New Tablesaw Mitre Gauge Recommendations
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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
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8th November 2023, 11:42 PM
Thread: Cutting full panels the easy way?
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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
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5th November 2023, 02:18 AM
Thread: Router Top for Carbatec TS-C250 Tablesaw
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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
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24th September 2023, 01:00 AM
Thread: Upgrade From Triton Router table
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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... -
16th June 2023, 11:35 PM
Thread: Yo! Laminating plywood ain't going to plan
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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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2nd June 2023, 10:54 PM
Thread: Blade cut is wider than blade kerf
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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.
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22nd February 2023, 09:48 PM
Thread: Best kitchen cabinet material
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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... -
10th February 2023, 11:33 PM
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... -
21st January 2023, 01:00 AM
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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...
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17th January 2023, 12:41 AM
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.
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14th January 2023, 08:57 PM
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
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14th January 2023, 01:12 AM
Thread: Carbatec TS-C250P blade alignment help
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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... -
14th January 2023, 12:57 AM
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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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14th December 2022, 09:51 PM
Thread: Carbatec Table Saw: Missing Plug?
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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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6th December 2022, 11:16 PM
Thread: Makita RP2301 parallel guide
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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... -
25th November 2022, 11:52 PM
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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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19th November 2022, 02:15 AM
Thread: Laminating Different Species of Wood
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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...
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16th October 2022, 12:42 AM
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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.
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28th September 2022, 05:22 PM
Thread: Laguna 14bx ce price
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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.
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17th September 2022, 02:29 AM
Thread: Cleaning cast iron tablesaw top
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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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14th September 2022, 12:08 AM
Thread: New Sawstop Compact
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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...
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14th September 2022, 12:05 AM
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.
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13th September 2022, 01:18 AM
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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4th September 2022, 01:57 AM
Thread: What is timber worth at the moment?
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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.
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28th August 2022, 02:40 AM
Thread: Drill Press Recommendations
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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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27th August 2022, 01:31 PM
Thread: Drill Press Recommendations
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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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30th July 2022, 03:32 AM
Thread: Carbatec C250P Blade Alignment
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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.
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28th July 2022, 10:47 PM
Thread: Carbatec C250P Blade Alignment
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Carbatec C250P Blade Alignment
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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... -
22nd July 2022, 09:52 PM
Thread: Western Red Cedar, where do ya get it?
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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...
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16th July 2022, 07:34 PM
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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.
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16th July 2022, 02:00 AM
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...
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16th July 2022, 01:54 AM
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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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16th July 2022, 01:34 AM
Thread: Router Lifts inserts
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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...
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1st July 2022, 01:03 AM
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
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1st July 2022, 01:03 AM
Thread: dumb, stupid or great idea
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edit: wrong thread
edit: wrong thread
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29th May 2022, 09:52 PM
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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14th May 2022, 12:36 AM
Thread: Carbatec Professional 250mm Cabinet Saw
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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... -
8th May 2022, 05:40 PM
Thread: Festool 150mm ETS/5mm Sander
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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...
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30th April 2022, 05:09 PM
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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...
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31st March 2022, 12:47 AM
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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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27th March 2022, 09:06 PM
Thread: Carbatec 250mm Cabinet 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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26th March 2022, 02:48 PM
Thread: Carbatec 250mm Cabinet Saw
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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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26th March 2022, 02:25 PM
Thread: Desk building - joint advice
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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
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23rd March 2022, 07:29 PM
Thread: Carbatec 250mm Cabinet Saw
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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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23rd March 2022, 12:22 AM
Thread: Carbatec 250mm Cabinet Saw
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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
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20th March 2022, 01:53 PM
Thread: Euro Beech - seems underated?
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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...