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2nd September 2009, 01:58 PM
Thread: New woodworker advice
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Hi John With regard to a sliding compound mitre...
Hi John
With regard to a sliding compound mitre saw - I bought a Rexon from Glenfords tools several years ago - around the $400 mark I beleive. It looks just like a Makita!!!
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7th February 2007, 05:38 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun MK.V
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And Comb
And Comb
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7th February 2007, 05:27 PM
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Grinding Stuff
Rocker/Spirit
The composition of the cutting disc is not the problem - but I ain't a great fan of inhaling rust dust and other shrapnel if I can help it - I try to slap on a mask at any opportunity... -
1st July 2005, 08:57 AM
Thread: Spiral Routing ?
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Spiral routing
Hi Brendan
It occurs to me that Patrick Speilmann in his book 'Router jigs' (I think that is the title) has drawings and details for a jig to carry a router which operates in conjunction with a... -
15th June 2005, 01:25 PM
Thread: Sliding compound mitre saw
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Mitre saws galore
Hi Sammy
Again welcome to this great forum.
I was in the same situation as yourself some 2 years ago - go for the great and more expensive Makita or buy something else.
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26th May 2005, 03:35 PM
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Router choice
Hi guys
Having had a Triton router for 18 mths I have to agree with all that goes before - great for table use. I have used it a few times with template guides - great job and the soft start is a... -
10th May 2005, 07:11 PM
Thread: Palm Cove, Far North Queensland
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FNQ travel advice
Jackruss
Great to see that this forum is good for stuff other than woody things. As a local in Cairns I might as well toss in my cents worth.
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9th May 2005, 10:52 AM
Thread: Finish for a cot?
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Cot Hardware
Ludo
I got the cot hardware from Beenatree Crafts Pty Ltd. Try their web site at www.ubeat.com.au/beenatree.
If you cannot find what you want on their www catalogue just email them as I did.
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8th May 2005, 03:10 PM
Thread: Finish for a cot?
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Cots galore - it's got to be something in the water!!
Hey Ludo, Slavo
:) It's great to see dads, grandads, uncles etc getting into this cot making stuff big time - I've just completed a cot for my 2nd grandson (see attached photo - I hope, it's the... -
8th May 2005, 02:16 PM
Thread: Failed Joint :(
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Saving a few bucks on glue could lead to disaster
Linelefty
Commisserations mate - I too had a glue failure a few weeks ago on a cot project - a combination of M+T and doweled joints. I was using Triotn glue (30% stronger than all similar glues... -
11th March 2005, 11:29 AM
Thread: Triton 2000 - leg locking problems
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Triton 2000 - leg locking problems
Hi to all Orange Folks out there
I would be interested to know if others are having the same problem as me -
I have had a 2000 series work centre for almost 2 years - recently 2 of the spring... -
8th March 2005, 05:28 PM
Thread: A major stuff up with wipe on stain.
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Peeling finish
Hi Don
Sorry to hear of your troubles - luckily I remember what a cent piece looked like and can visualise half cent sized patches - so here is my 10 cents worth.
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1st February 2005, 09:15 PM
Thread: Finally finished my grandson's cot
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Cots galore!!
Hey Big Pete
It certainly looks great - marvellous job!!
I have now been requested to construct a cot for our 2nd grandchild (due April -better get the digit out) - did one for my son before he... -
7th December 2004, 01:15 PM
Thread: Triton Steel Cutter and DIY steel tubes
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Limitations of the Orange Cutter Contraption
Negative there Gatiep - those are the sizes of stock that I fairly regulary push through my existing cut off saw - the Orange Cutting Contraption only appears to be capable of cutting square tube -...
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2nd December 2004, 05:11 PM
Thread: Triton Steel Cutter and DIY steel tubes
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orange steel cutter
The latest Triton News gives a good run down on it - sounds good - but I'll be sticking with my trusty cut off saw for a while yet - the stock sizes cut by the Orange saw are too limiting for me -...
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21st October 2004, 04:51 PM
Thread: How do I finish this with this problem
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Polyfilla - that door?
It might work but the movement of the door would no doubt crackout the filler very soon. Water based wood filler would be a better option and certainly easier to stain to the same degree as the...
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8th October 2004, 10:33 AM
Thread: Stain and varnish in one!!!
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Stain and varnish in one - revisited
Thanks Guys
All your hints and suggestions are very much appreciated - will be getting a dedicated spray gun for varnish and finishes only - no etch primers and other crap to be pushed through this... -
7th October 2004, 11:28 AM
Thread: Stain and varnish in one!!!
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Stain and varnish in one!!!
Hi guys
I've just completed a bed and cabinet (Bob the Builder theme) for my grandson (3yrs). Having sanded to 400 grit on the pine I used Wattyl Sanding sealer (brushed on) I then had to go back to... -
1st October 2004, 01:13 PM
Thread: Cengiz Topel MJ346 bandsaw??
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Cengiz Topel MJ346 bandsaw??
Hi guys
As a new member to this forum can you please help - I'm in the process of purchasing a bandsaw - Glenfords tools is offering a MJ346 (3Kw, 330mm Ht x 560mm Throat) Glenfords claim this is...