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28th December 2020, 02:49 PM
Thread: 635mm Twin Drum Sander experiences
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I think the last point you make about having to...
I think the last point you make about having to finish off with another sander is right on the money, but I see these Machines are all about being an “in between” thicknessing and final sanding...
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26th December 2020, 08:48 AM
Thread: 635mm Twin Drum Sander experiences
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I’ve been thinking a lot about this and the...
I’ve been thinking a lot about this and the options there might be, given I only want to buy this once. One of course is the Supermax single drum sanders. The big sell for them in a home workshop I...
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21st December 2020, 01:54 PM
Thread: 635mm Twin Drum Sander experiences
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635mm Twin Drum Sander experiences
I’ve been thinking about a twin drum sander like the Carbatec 635mm and others. At around 3 grand they are expensive, but for mine the difference in these compared to what is out there on offer for...
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21st December 2020, 01:44 PM
Thread: Jet Drum Sander
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I’ve been thinking about a twin drum sander like...
I’ve been thinking about a twin drum sander like the Carbatec, I assume the 635? At around 3 grand they are expensive, but for mine the difference in these compared to what they offer for $2000, in a...
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16th May 2020, 09:10 AM
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Okay, it’s in! I had it wrong regards securing...
Okay, it’s in!
I had it wrong regards securing the base. It’s not a matter of screwing it down. There is a cam screw that goes in on one corner of the base and once turned the “fat side” of the cam... -
15th May 2020, 12:41 AM
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I have the Harvey HW110LGE-30. With their...
I have the Harvey HW110LGE-30. With their extension table. Very happy with the TS, the Incra lift is now sitting in place, waiting for me to finish the install.
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2nd May 2020, 10:48 AM
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Problem installing router lift in TS extension
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I am in the process of installing an Incra Pro 2 Router lift in the extension table attached to my Table Saw. Running a router bit with a bearing inside a template is the plan, the... -
17th December 2019, 12:31 PM
Thread: My replacement Bandsaw findings
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Woodfast BS500 has landed!
A partial “review” of the Woodfast BS500, more like my impressions so far.
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14th December 2019, 09:36 AM
Thread: My replacement Bandsaw findings
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Here is an interesting link. It is a Chinese...
Here is an interesting link. It is a Chinese company which makes Bandsaws, Tablesaws and all the other machines in our various workshops. They supply the wholesalers, badge them up to your...
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12th December 2019, 05:20 PM
Thread: My replacement Bandsaw findings
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Forgot to mention that It cost me $2200 delivered...
Forgot to mention that It cost me $2200 delivered to my workshop with a wheel kit thrown in. Pretty happy with that deal!
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12th December 2019, 03:50 PM
Thread: My replacement Bandsaw findings
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I moved on and bought this Woodfast BS500. I like...
I moved on and bought this Woodfast BS500. I like everything about it except that it doesn’t has the 3HP motor. But 2HP is plenty and until the 3HP came along it was like GT Falcon. I bought it...
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9th December 2019, 04:12 PM
Thread: My replacement Bandsaw findings
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I just had a friend call them and ask whether...
I just had a friend call them and ask whether their ad was right and that there was 2 available. They confirmed that they are out of stock. Glad you didn’t just buy it now!
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9th December 2019, 02:24 PM
Thread: My replacement Bandsaw findings
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bbtc.com.au or BiggerBoyzToyz.... a pretty...
bbtc.com.au or BiggerBoyzToyz....
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9th December 2019, 01:15 PM
Thread: My replacement Bandsaw findings
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Well I’m back to square 1 again! I hadn’t seem my...
Well I’m back to square 1 again! I hadn’t seem my tracking advice upgraded after 3-4 days and was worried that my wife would be stuck with receiving it and getting it into my workshop. I’d asked them...
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5th December 2019, 06:32 AM
Thread: My replacement Bandsaw findings
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I won’t have it until they deliver it, but once...
I won’t have it until they deliver it, but once they do and I have it unpacked and set up, I’ll post a bit of a review.
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3rd December 2019, 09:41 PM
Thread: My replacement Bandsaw findings
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By the way, I am assuming, that the bigger more...
By the way, I am assuming, that the bigger more professional level Saws with the Felder brand attached are not Asian made. The Hammer branded version appears to me to be a budget handyman level of...
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3rd December 2019, 09:31 PM
Thread: My replacement Bandsaw findings
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So, to be clear, where are they made then?
So, to be clear, where are they made then?
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3rd December 2019, 08:11 PM
Thread: My replacement Bandsaw findings
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Seems to me that IF Hammer BS’s are not made in...
Seems to me that IF Hammer BS’s are not made in China or Taiwan, then the Felder group would be crazy not to be right up front and say where they are in fact made. By leaving it as it currently is...
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3rd December 2019, 02:12 PM
Thread: My replacement Bandsaw findings
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I just pulled the trigger on the HarveyHW616E. I...
I just pulled the trigger on the HarveyHW616E. I expect to have it next week and once I have it I will give my thoughts on it. From what I have read, it stacks up pretty well for the price point.
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3rd December 2019, 11:01 AM
Thread: My replacement Bandsaw findings
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Agreed...great machine! but $3500 plus delivery...
Agreed...great machine! but $3500 plus delivery is more than I have in mind. Also looking at the Harvey HW616E. 3HP, 400mm Cast Iron wheels, ceramic guides for $2K plus delivery. It appears that...
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2nd December 2019, 08:10 PM
Thread: My replacement Bandsaw findings
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My replacement Bandsaw findings
I have a fairly old 14” Jet Bandsaw that doesn’t work well enough for my liking, no fun when resawing, seems to be pretty underpowered etc. I thought about Riser blocks, a more appropriate blade for...
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2nd September 2019, 09:21 PM
Thread: Woodman 15" Planer
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Just throwing out a request for help here guys! I...
Just throwing out a request for help here guys! I bought a Helical Cutter (Byrd Shelix) from Grizzly, to install in my Carbatec Thicknesser. But after looking at the instructional stuff, I don’t feel...
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26th August 2017, 01:31 PM
Thread: Adelaide Hills Woodturner required.
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Adelaide Hills Woodturner required.
Hi All,
i have a dozen or so 500mm x 23mm square Australian Red Mahogany lengths and I need to have half of each length turned into a dowel.
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26th June 2017, 10:13 PM
Thread: Cutting 14mm Wood Plugs
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I have the Australian Red Mahogany and have made...
I have the Australian Red Mahogany and have made plenty of plugs. But for this job it is all about wanting to use a particular sized hole and plug. However, I ordered a 4 flute, 5/8 countersink drill...
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26th June 2017, 10:58 AM
Thread: Cutting 14mm Wood Plugs
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Thanks for the input. As you say, dowel is not...
Thanks for the input. As you say, dowel is not the answer, endgrain is the problem.
I have a set of wood plug cutters and the size of the countersink drill bit I Have used is 14mm (9/16" ish)
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25th June 2017, 11:10 PM
Thread: Cutting 14mm Wood Plugs
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Cutting 14mm Wood Plugs
Hi all,
looking for a heads up. I need to make some Australia Red Mahogany wood plugs to fit snugly in a 14mm hole. I am struggling to find that size in a cutter. An imperial equivalent would be... -
7th April 2016, 10:32 PM
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Hi Kryn, I got it from Woodfast at Royal Park....
Hi Kryn, I got it from Woodfast at Royal Park. Gave it a run, seems fine, hardly any runout, quiet as and worth the price.
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6th April 2016, 11:03 PM
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I bought the Woodfast today.
Thanks for the advice guys, I paid for mine today and will receive it tomorrow. I specifically asked about runout and the balance of the disc Etc. They said that they have had the odd problem with...
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6th April 2016, 11:04 AM
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Disc Sanders! What do you suggest, Sub $400, Adelaide
Hi All. Looking for some advice on Disc Sanders, I don't want to spend much more than the 12' Carbatec costs, which has a 12" Disc, 1 HP induction motor and revs at about 1450 rpm. I don't need too...
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30th March 2016, 01:57 PM
Thread: Best 14' Circular Woodworking Sawblade
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https://adelaidetools.com.au/makita-silencer-355mm...
https://adelaidetools.com.au/makita-silencer-355mm-100-tooth-tct-aluminium-mitre-saw-blade-25-4mm-bore.html
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21st March 2016, 07:41 AM
Thread: Best 14' Circular Woodworking Sawblade
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The Leuco is just what I needed
Thanks for the advice Elan. That is pretty much what I ended up thinking, given that the guy from Leuco said that he had never heard of any benefits with the negative rake, when using it with wood...
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11th March 2016, 11:23 AM
Thread: Best 14' Circular Woodworking Sawblade
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Hi Kryn, Just gave them a call and I got some...
Hi Kryn,
Just gave them a call and I got some advice, that sort of surprised me. They said if I am cutting wood, as I do, I need the sawblade to be negative "Hook" or "Rake". Reason being, Positive... -
10th March 2016, 02:10 PM
Thread: Best 14' Circular Woodworking Sawblade
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I reckon it is 1" but I will check that when I...
I reckon it is 1" but I will check that when I get home. What do you have?
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10th March 2016, 10:33 AM
Thread: Best 14' Circular Woodworking Sawblade
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Best 14" Circular Woodworking Sawblade
Hi all, Just looking to buy a replacement Sawblade for my old green OMGA 600 Radial Arm. There are a lot of Sawblades out there and the prices vary so much. I am not looking for cheap, I want a fair...
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1st April 2014, 06:00 PM
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Many thanks mate.
Hi Ian,
Thanks for your efforts with regard to answering this thread. Clearly you have your machine sorted out nicely and I will use the info you have put here to get mine set up and working well. I... -
25th March 2014, 03:46 PM
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Thanks Ian
I will look forward to seeing what you have. I feel that I have the makings of something pretty good, but some aftermarket fences might be just the ticket to being making this the "go to" machine in...
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23rd March 2014, 09:32 PM
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Good info Ian! I really appreciate it
As I said, I really appreciate your help with this!
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23rd March 2014, 06:59 PM
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Here we go!
Pic 1
The machine with the Planer Fence sitting roughly in position. There is a cutout in the base of the fence where the cutter block is free to spin without cutting into the fence, as well the... -
23rd March 2014, 06:00 PM
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HELP! Robland K26 combo...How do I get the fences to fit?
I recently bought an old Robland K26 (from what I can tell...260mm Cutters on the Planer Cutterhead) from the partner of a deceased woodworker. She handed over the machine a few weeks back, I told...
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2nd March 2014, 09:07 AM
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Robland K26 Fences
Great idea guys! Will certainly keep an eye on this thread. I just bought a Robland K26 Combination machine, which came without fences. I obviously need some, original or new aftermarket ones would...
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23rd February 2014, 05:52 PM
Thread: Woodman 15" Planer
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Good post Paintman
Interesting critique and of course very helpful. I have purchased and am using my Carbatec and although I am in the process of buying the Helical Cutter (Byrd Shelix) from Grizzly in the States, I am...
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10th February 2014, 09:34 PM
Thread: 12" Blade Table Saws for $2500
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These videos are addictive
I am aware that these are the same as, or similar to Laguna, Harvey, Jet and others, but there are specs on these I don't see on the others.
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10th February 2014, 09:11 PM
Thread: 12" Blade Table Saws for $2500
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These videos are addictive
Does anyone bring in Grizzly Table Saws into Australia? If not, I wonder why? 12" 5HP. $2500 in US Dollars, it would have been affordable before the Dollar went south again. Although I don't think it...
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8th February 2014, 11:08 AM
Thread: 12" Blade Table Saws for $2500
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12" Blade Table Saws for $2500
Hoping to get some advice from here regarding Single Phase, 12" Table Saws.
I am very much sold on the Harvey HW110LGE-30, (10" Inch Blade) but haven't paid for it yet. Once I add the freight from... -
30th January 2014, 03:56 PM
Thread: 2014 10" Cabinet Saw Comparison
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Not quite
Hi Franky, I havent paid the deposit yet, but am about to...Let me know if you have any thoughts about getting yours as well eh! They expect it to ship on or about the 21st of February.
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27th January 2014, 07:54 PM
Thread: 2014 10" Cabinet Saw Comparison
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Could do!
Perhaps they'd look at that or at least a better shipping deal. You'd think?
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17th January 2014, 04:21 PM
Thread: Woodman 15" Planer
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Last Update. I hope!
For those who are thinking of going down this road, if you look at the pic that shows the actual cutter in this link Carba-Tec® Deluxe 15" Thicknesser : CARBA-TEC
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17th January 2014, 09:47 AM
Thread: Woodman 15" Planer
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Byrd Shelix content
As I mentioned yesterday, I bought the CarbaTec 15" Thicknesser and am sure that I will enjoy it, BUT overnight, it was very hot, I couldn't sleep and of course my mind turned to thinking. I wanted...
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17th January 2014, 12:49 AM
Thread: 2014 10" Cabinet Saw Comparison
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Must have lost the plot there!
Sorry guys! The HARVEY
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16th January 2014, 04:19 PM
Thread: Woodman 15" Planer
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Have a look at the pic of each one...
The cheaper one has the motor mounted in a pretty strange position and right in the way of things,
Here is a quote from the description of the "Deluxe"
"One distinct advantage you'll find with...