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I believe its a Marunaka Super Surfacer, what an amazing way to get a planed finish - in a production environment. Here's a video of it in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaClhzlpc_0

I...

Thanks for posting that reply Shane.

If that conversation between Festool Aus and HQ is true, I find it quite illuminating. That they would send it to you verbatim without trying to spin it,...

No, this is the US 110v version of the new ETS 125 REQ. Wonder if the "PRO 5" name will just be for this limited promo or if it marks a new direction in product names for the US market to help them...

Thanks for the kind offer but I'm all good.:thyel:
I didn't get them and the ones with missing pads were I suspect sacrificed to better condition clamps previously. They were also either bent in...

Speaking of possible warranty issues. Went to Masters Ellenbrook yesterday and noticed about eight 600mm Bessey K-body parallel clamps - given all the other stores I've visited last week this was a...

So much incorrect information here. Products bought and sold in Australia are covered under the Aus Consumer Guarantee. It might be slightly more hassle to deal with manufacturers or distributors but...

I'm really not sure what some of you guys were expecting in the first week of a 3+ month liquidation. Liquidations are about maximising returns. No doubt it will all make it down to 30% and beyond as...

Does anyone in WA know what's happened to Power Tools & Machinery Sales in Perth & Bunbury? Their doors are locked, phones down, website up but ancient as ever - Power Tools & Machinery Sales - Main...

Well if that's your trade then I'd be the first to suggest Festool isn't for you. Up until the Protool range it was primarily a finish carpenters/woodworkers brand more than anything in construction....

Yeah I kinda feel for the Festool retailers though. I know more than one that is "towing the company line" on the ACCC deal but quietly also wonder what not just stopping people from buying direct...

Yep, I am definitely planning on trimming with a track saw and cleaning up with a router.
Still undecided on a glue... still not sure Titebond would have the holding power in this case?

The cut is not an issue. It will certainly look no worse than the regular worktop mitre joint in the corners. Plus the laminate design has a "timber" pattern that will somewhat disguise the line.
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Hiya fellas,

I'm replacing the kitchen bench-top in my rental on the cheap using some lengths of 38mm postformed laminate worktop. Unfortunately this stuff is only postformed on one edge the...

I burn through quite a bit of G15, stuff hasn't let me down so far. I also use camelia oil and try to put things away, sometimes....
If I'm leaving things out I have several old tea-towels soaked...

I agree, ABN info should be on the site but a bit of Googling/Whois-ing/ASIC-ing see's they've do have an ABN and also registered the very catchy business name of: The Roberts Conway Crowns Fine...

Ah those Prestige closers are at most rubbish and at least, poorly labelled. It's hard for something that is positioned so close to the hinge to overcome the closing torque of a decent sized (weight)...

If I need a stop rather than a guide (sticky tape) then I just use old corks. Can cut them to length, stack them if you need longer and don't mark the work.

Cheers for that tiger. :roll: Did a search, you are definitely on a crusade it seems.

Oil leaks are hardly dangerous and you stated they were repaired not decommissioned. The blade issue with the...

Dangerous eh? Do tell. Which TAFE? I'd like to follow this up.

If it's new, then it's not your problem. Keep the pressure on your supplier until they fix it. If only we got the Italian Lagunas...

Edit: Guessing obviously but, sure there just isn't too much...

This is interesting news!
I've been eyeing off that Agazzani for a while (the Rapid 500 IRC), sadly that one one display is nearly 5 years old and they want to charge extra to fit the roller guides...

Can you not use the hole created by the worm to drill through from the other side?

Really enjoyed the show. Informative, honest and unpretentious. Look forward to it evolving over the (hopefully) years. :)

Wow you boys are precious. If you cant see the bleeding obvious in expecting these things to get bigger and better in your absence you are missing my point.



So what would you class as a...

Geez, you don't think the second half of that sentence has something to do with the first? :rolleyes:

All those other people that don't support their local wood shows regularly should feel ashamed...

Wow, I'd hate to see the odds for someone such as myself who could check every one of those activities off a list at least once a month!

A good sense of self-preservation is a wonderful thing...

No, there's no worthwhile matter of opinion about this. What/who you are trying to defend is absolutely trolling. The intent, content and context of these recent posts all fall under the current...

Hi Derek,

Genuinely sorry to hear you are considering this.

I'd hate to think the dribble from a small number of conspiracy trolls could get so much traction - particularly considering the body...

Good lord, this is so comically conspiratorial I don't know where to start. :p
Suffice to say this sort of activity goes on in forums of any and every topic. Personally I see it every week on other...

You're absolutely right of course, it's a perfectly valid option for those that have the time, maybe. :wink:

All those old chisels were new once though...

I wish that were true for me locally, price aside, my experiences involving things that needed to be ordered-in from Veritas have ranged from poor to shocking.
I really believe in buying locally -...

Thanks for the detailed review Derek. Though I suspect this was just another excuse to show us your Staney 51/52 combo :wink:.

Aesthetically I really find myself on the fence - both have merits....

That little piece? Good lord, the amount of jarrah I've put through my wood heaters would make you weep then! :q
(I do keep some of the good stuff when I find it.)

I miss Norm....

Hi Guys,

I have a black walnut box that as previously been finished with tung oil, to my mind the wood needs a couple more coats to even out the finish, particularly on the end grain. I also want...

Thanks for posting those. It really is a well designed jig.

Which only adds to my frustration at the outrageous price the Australian distributors are asking for it. I see in the US it's available...

Ouch! That is just a bit high.

$200-250 I could justify but $395 is a lot of new drill bits at the rate I go through them. I can see it's a complex jig but someone is definitely making a hefty...

I had a good chat with Roger at the Perth WWS. Retirement is definitely the plan. I have to admire his ability to run through the same demonstration time and time again at these shows. I know I would...

The more I read, the more I am alarmed by Rudd's plan to centralize all the states assets. I just don't see how this will make anything simpler.

For those that have the time, <a...

Yep, I was also sad to read about the theft. It's sad to think of people targeting exhibitors who go out of their way to give the rest of us better access to their wares.

My take on things like...

Excellent. I was wondering if a forum member would be doing the demo.

I'll be heading down there for sure. Though practicalty suggests the decision for me is between the 7-23 and the 8-30... :)

OK well the only thing I can think of is that you have somehow gotten a blade for the Fein Supercut instead of a Mulitmaster. It has a larger hole with less pronounced/more rounded splines.
Does the...

You mean this one?: Fein HSS Saw Circular Blade 80mm (Pack of 2) #63502097011

The splines on the mounting post should still center the disc on the shaft, with it being held firm once the lock...

Might have to try this. Would get around the Kapex's shallow trenching limit on the depth limit knob.
I'm still amazed they didn't design that limit to be able to handle half of the saw's maximum...

Pleasantly surprised to see Tormek have released an improved Advanced Water Trough : Advanced Water Trough AWT-250
The arrangement for knife sharpening looks interesting. How much I wonder...

Well the car kit activates it but it's the iPhone that has the feature. Can't see why it wouldn't work with other car kits as long as they have an answer/dial button on them.

To activate Voice...

Never had a use for auto answer but as far as voice command I use it every day. It does an amazing job of finding anyone in my contacts list (probably 95% success rate).

Have my iPhone hooked up...

No, however by the same token its it fair that a vendor should benefit from any positive feedback someone may leave on a forum. I think the admins do a fair job, but I have no problem with it being...

Incredible... it is in no way petty. I would say WW has conducted himself in an entirely appropriate manner regarding this issue.

A businesses reputation stands as a result of many things, sales...

Yep, I've read all the assessment reports. They were what led me to seeking out alternate points of view on the matter. In terms of modelling vs reality, I think there is more room-to-move in the...