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10th March 2018, 07:36 AM
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Laguna Fusion would do the trick. I’ve bought...
Laguna Fusion would do the trick. I’ve bought mine as it’s compact, easy to move around and runs on 10 amps. Upgrading my electrics would be a pain given the arrangement of our garage/home.
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14th February 2018, 01:01 PM
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Thanks. Very helpful, just got the BX and...
Thanks. Very helpful, just got the BX and although a million times better than my old Hafco I found the same issue with the bottom guide bolts. I’ll change them as per your suggestion.
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8th February 2018, 06:46 PM
Thread: Which Cordless Drill?
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I’ve had Makita for last 6 years with no trouble....
I’ve had Makita for last 6 years with no trouble.
The new batteries with the fuel gauge are great and you have lots of choice between other cordless tools. Batteries between 3ah to 6ah will be... -
22nd May 2015, 10:35 PM
Thread: Why Starret?
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Why Starret?
It comes down to how obsessive you are. I find it irritating to have a saw blade set at 90 degrees and to find its not. I spent good money on squares from the large hardware shops only to find they...
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29th April 2015, 10:01 AM
Thread: Which Belt Sander (hand held)
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The festool 75 is a great unit. Unlikely to kill...
The festool 75 is a great unit. Unlikely to kill it and it has some great features if you buy the set. The cradle is nice and so are the stands for holding it upside down. There is also a guide so...
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28th April 2015, 11:40 PM
Thread: Hammer C3-31
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Its on ebay atm :-). Sent from my iPhone...
Its on ebay atm :-).
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26th April 2015, 10:14 AM
Thread: grinding wheel size for sharpening
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The tormek is worth the money over the sheppach...
The tormek is worth the money over the sheppach wheel. Not only can it be graded but it wears much less from personal experience. I have used a tormek for around 7y but recently bought a sheppach...
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8th April 2015, 10:44 PM
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Final update to my review: Anthony has been...
Final update to my review:
Anthony has been very helpful by coming down to my place and looking at the saw.
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10th March 2015, 10:54 PM
Thread: Stanley 4 1/2 for $85
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I prefer the 4 1/2 over the 4 for almost...
I prefer the 4 1/2 over the 4 for almost everything. The weight of the tool seems to make a big difference, the 4 to me feels like a toy in comparison. The blades will fit a 6 and 7 which is also...
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23rd February 2015, 06:41 PM
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Review Festool Precisio CS 70 tablesaw
Thanks for the tip. Will try turning the wheels around. I also think that for workshop use which is basically what I use it for now a conventional base makes it much easier to move the saw around....
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14th February 2015, 12:30 PM
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Two small additions to this review. The riving...
Two small additions to this review.
The riving knife is indeed completely removable using a single hex screw.
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10th February 2015, 11:14 PM
Thread: Triton routers
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Must have had a dud. Mine is still going strong...
Must have had a dud. Mine is still going strong 7 years down the track. I cant get myself to use anything but a triton router in a table. Bit changes on most of the others are just plain...
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10th February 2015, 10:54 PM
Thread: Love my new Makita toys
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Would concur. I have a fairly full set of lxt...
Would concur. I have a fairly full set of lxt cordless and some makita corded tools. In a workshop environment very happy with the lxt for most jobs. I do have a few batteries though. For heavy...
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17th January 2015, 03:05 PM
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Review Festool Precisio CS 70 tablesaw
Gday all,
I thought I would put my experience "on paper" with the Festool CS 70 as there is not a whole lot out there about this saw. I have had this saw for about 6 months. Let me preface this by... -
17th January 2015, 01:05 PM
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Fantastic work, looks like everything has its...
Fantastic work, looks like everything has its place
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11th January 2015, 10:58 PM
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I have been using the 36 and have been very...
I have been using the 36 and have been very happy. I really like the ability to lock a systainer on top of their vacs. They also sell a combo cable/hose which is a neat solution for powertools. ...
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10th January 2015, 05:48 PM
Thread: Triton TRB001 problem
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I think its a design issue. I remember this...
I think its a design issue. I remember this happening with the larger triton router in the table but not with the 1400w one... As already mentioned also consider removing the springs, easier to...
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10th January 2015, 05:18 PM
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Most of the aluminium sides of fences i have seen...
Most of the aluminium sides of fences i have seen are not flat. I think youre better off removing it all together and replacing with mdf/melamine unless its definitely perfectly flat.You may still...
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13th December 2014, 05:51 PM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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Thanks everyone. I thought 10% would be...
Thanks everyone. I thought 10% would be reasonable although what I was offered was 5%. A little steep I might look at Minimax
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12th December 2014, 06:57 PM
Thread: Should I buy a combination machine
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Should I buy a combination machine
Can anyone give me an idea of the best price they got on a c3?
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28th December 2013, 08:37 AM
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Its come up nice. Well done. Sent from my...
Its come up nice. Well done.
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28th December 2013, 12:00 AM
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Do I need to resin these burls for my projects?
I think it would be asking for trouble to put that thickness burl through the thicknesser, I think there would be a reasonable chance it would disintegrate. If trying to smooth it out prob best use...
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1st March 2013, 10:54 PM
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Many thanks for clearing this up. regards M
Many thanks for clearing this up.
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27th December 2012, 06:00 PM
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Air module for Festool cleantex extractor?
G'day
Its been a while since I posted, courtesy of two little guys that are now approaching the age of 4!
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1st July 2009, 09:43 PM
Thread: tormek V scheppach ?
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Agree wih Derek, Have used both, bought the...
Agree wih Derek,
Have used both, bought the Tormek T7. There is no comparison between the two, the Sheppach is not that well made. In this case you get what you pay for...
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1st July 2009, 09:33 PM
Thread: Question - Festool v's Table Saw
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Hi Arry, I have been in hibernation courtesy...
Hi Arry,
I have been in hibernation courtesy of the twins but slowly coming out of it... I had to put my 2c worth here and I will go against the grain... Before I do let me say that I own a... -
23rd January 2009, 08:18 PM
Thread: Twin Boys
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Thanks guys, the boys already have names,...
Thanks guys, the boys already have names, Christopher and Peter, named after their grandfathers.
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22nd January 2009, 08:50 PM
Thread: Twin Boys
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Twin Boys
Hi Guys,
Its been a while since I posted to the forum, the reasons for this are many but most important the fact that my wife was pregnant with twins.
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9th January 2009, 10:34 AM
Thread: Oiling Tormek Honing wheel
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I use Paraffin oil, works well and it is clear.
I use Paraffin oil, works well and it is clear.
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1st December 2008, 12:49 AM
Thread: FWW evaluation of the RO150
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I dont use the side handle for timber work but it...
I dont use the side handle for timber work but it may come in handy (for polishing a car for example)
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28th November 2008, 10:41 PM
Thread: FWW evaluation of the RO150
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I think this just confirms that one needs to...
I think this just confirms that one needs to critically evaluate what they read. This reviewer has no idea at all.
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12th November 2008, 06:47 AM
Thread: Carbatec Prices going up
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Agree with DJ. For the non believers go back...
Agree with DJ. For the non believers go back over the last few years and have a look at the price of some of the tools that were around then and are still selling... For example the TSC saw. ...
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11th November 2008, 05:17 PM
Thread: Carbatec Prices going up
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I think we need to be realistic here, a reseller...
I think we need to be realistic here, a reseller like carbatec cannot afford to absorb the cost rises due to the declining dollar and fluctuating financial markets. The cost is passed on to us and...
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19th October 2008, 01:38 PM
Thread: baby change table plans that work
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Thats a funny expression isnt it :)
Thats a funny expression isnt it :)
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17th October 2008, 09:17 PM
Thread: New Table Saw
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DJ that is a sweet saw mate, well done!
DJ that is a sweet saw mate, well done!
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8th October 2008, 10:05 PM
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Ok I have had a a chance to try some of these...
Ok I have had a a chance to try some of these ideas out in the shed. These are my findings....
1. I have tried the 45 degree bevel and reversing the blade trick as per Derek. This did not... -
6th October 2008, 11:44 PM
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Thanks for all the suggestions.. Jake:...
Thanks for all the suggestions..
Jake: pretty sure the scraper was sharp, I was getting full width curlies from it. I only sharpened the long sides of the scarper, next time I will do all 4...... -
6th October 2008, 08:38 PM
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Thanks guys, I tried the back bevel idea that...
Thanks guys,
I tried the back bevel idea that Derek suggested (I had forgotten that I had already ground a few blades like this 2-3 years ago!) and that seemed to sort some big gouges but created... -
6th October 2008, 08:27 PM
Thread: orbital sanding disk prices???????
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I have been using Titan for some time (on timber)...
I have been using Titan for some time (on timber) as I have got a few boxes of mixed grits on ebay. It seems to work well and they last a long time. I have not used Rubin though.
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4th October 2008, 09:38 AM
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Thanks Derek, I will give it a go with a back...
Thanks Derek,
I will give it a go with a back bevel. I think I might try it on a piece of scrap, I would hate to make the situation worse.
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3rd October 2008, 11:45 PM
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Difficult grain and tearout. Scraper or plane?
Hi guys,
I have started on a small project using some of the hardwood I got from the September Hardwood sale. The project involves a glued up panel. The pieces were joined and thicknessed... -
2nd October 2008, 10:31 PM
Thread: Hare and Forbes HAFCO PD-22 Review
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I also have a H&F drillpress, I am not sure if it...
I also have a H&F drillpress, I am not sure if it is the same model as yours, I have been happy with it.
It did need some tuning to get it to run as good as it does now. I have also changed the... -
28th September 2008, 08:32 PM
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The tormek can a do a lot more than just...
The tormek can a do a lot more than just sharpen/grind chisels and plane blades. I use mine to regularly sharpen the blades for my jointer/thicknesser. It is a huge time saver and at least when I...
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26th September 2008, 08:21 AM
Thread: Air Compressor/ Brad Gun
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Agree with Vernov, I often run the compressor to...
Agree with Vernov, I often run the compressor to fill the tank, then disconnect and wheel it where I need to use the nailer, I can fire quite a few brads before I need to top up the air supply.
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26th September 2008, 12:23 AM
Thread: Ozito multi sharpener
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I have not used either but the similarities if...
I have not used either but the similarities if any to a drill doctor are just cosmetic. The ozito drill uses a crappy Al. oxide grinding stone, whereas the drill doctor a diamond disk. The jig to...
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22nd September 2008, 10:07 PM
Thread: Inserting an insert
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Do not waste your time with the carbatec plate. ...
Do not waste your time with the carbatec plate. It is not flat, you could do better with a piece of MDF.
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22nd September 2008, 09:52 PM
Thread: Air Compressor/ Brad Gun
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I have a GMC compressor, one GMC finishing nailer...
I have a GMC compressor, one GMC finishing nailer and a couple more nailers. I got the brad nailers as part of a 3 tool set from Bunnings. I am happy with all of them.
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19th September 2008, 11:18 AM
Thread: Want a new $250 12" Triton Bandsaw?
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???? I think at $250 its a no brainer, that...
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I think at $250 its a no brainer, that is the cost of a half decent jigsaw. I already have a decent bandsaw so I didn't buy one, but well done to those that got in early.
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16th September 2008, 10:23 PM
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I sort of agree with Derek... but it depends what...
I sort of agree with Derek... but it depends what sort of work you do with your handtools. If your shop is predominantly handtool based and you are likely to be doing everything with hand tools you...
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16th September 2008, 06:17 PM
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I now use my chisels straight off the tormek as I...
I now use my chisels straight off the tormek as I am getting lazy, but still use waterstones for the microbevel on my plane blades. The edge straight off the tormek (which is the best among all...