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25th March 2013, 05:30 PM
Thread: Getting a good finish on Pine
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I've been doing a lot with pine..., even with a...
I've been doing a lot with pine..., even with a very sharp (new) bit, you'll likely to meet those kind of problem. Try to rise the grain with water (many times I use very diluted water base sanding...
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25th April 2012, 03:00 PM
Thread: Clear pine finish recommendation
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If you are OK with the natural look of pine (the...
If you are OK with the natural look of pine (the knot, etc), and if you don't have much experience in oil finishing, then do NOT use any stain or colour.
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28th March 2011, 05:04 PM
Thread: rust prevention on thicknesser
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I would suggest dry type lubricant that build a...
I would suggest dry type lubricant that build a thin film. Preferable NON-Silicone..., One product I know is SUPER-LUBE , also Dry-Cote ...
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28th March 2011, 03:29 PM
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Salam Kenal !! Wow..., nice to see another...
Salam Kenal !!
Wow..., nice to see another woodworker from Indonesia here.
Many thanks for your kind suggestion and solutions.
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28th March 2011, 03:17 PM
Thread: Need Advise (buying AEG 'Blue range') Tools
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Thanks for the suggestion and advices. I'm aware...
Thanks for the suggestion and advices. I'm aware that some blue AEG may came from China..., especially if it's only in printed sticker, it also may say 'made in Germany'. I recall Gerhard suggest to...
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1st March 2011, 06:55 PM
Thread: End Mill bit for wood Routing ??
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Many thanks for your kind reply and suggestions,...
Many thanks for your kind reply and suggestions, I'll give it a try!! :2tsup:
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5th February 2011, 05:05 AM
Thread: Angled housing joint
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I suppose you might have a specific "reason"...
I suppose you might have a specific "reason" behind all this arrangement. Otherwise, I agree with Ian, you might consider a bridal joint to make it simple.
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11th January 2011, 04:55 PM
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Me too !! :secret: It sounds like the simplest...
Me too !! :secret:
It sounds like the simplest solution, at first instance. I've been recommended to do this "short-cut" too by several repair technician that I consult with. Then I remember that... -
9th January 2011, 03:50 AM
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Great! Many thanks to all feedback and advices. ...
Great! Many thanks to all feedback and advices.
@ dmaher
Thx for the catalogue and the sources, unfortunately, sourcing from abroad would be my last option. Since the custom clearance for... -
6th January 2011, 02:45 PM
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Thanks for the thread link Dakotax3 ! In fact...
Thanks for the thread link Dakotax3 ! In fact that's the most comprehensive discussion I found on this matter. Did you successfully obtained the original part with the same values?
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6th January 2011, 09:01 AM
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Suppression Capacitor on Power Tool.... Please HELP !!!
First of all, Happy New Year to all woodworker here.
I want to ask your help and suggestion in defining the right spare part (capacitor) that will suit my AEG Jigsaw. Here are the detail and a... -
31st December 2010, 04:24 AM
Thread: Need Advise (buying AEG 'Blue range') Tools
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I've just found some info and hints from an older...
I've just found some info and hints from an older topic regarding the blue AEG .
Here is the link: https://www.woodworkforums.com/f13/aeg-orange-105769/#post1047199
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30th December 2010, 05:02 AM
Thread: Paint finish for childs bed ?
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I had the same 'challenge' while finishing...
I had the same 'challenge' while finishing playhouse for my daughter, made out of pine + mdf + plywood. The main preference is solid white color. Being inexperience in painting children furniture, I...
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29th December 2010, 07:40 PM
Thread: Need Advise (buying AEG 'Blue range') Tools
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Need Advise (buying AEG 'Blue range') Tools
Recently the AEG "blue range" has been replaced by the AEG orange.....,
Quality / durability wise, is the blue AEG better :? than the 'new orange' tools??
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7th October 2010, 04:18 AM
Thread: Advice on Compressor
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I just have similar question with Arry :D, I...
I just have similar question with Arry :D, I think I'll just join this thread too.
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7th October 2010, 04:12 AM
Thread: End Mill bit for wood Routing ??
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End Mill bit for wood Routing ??
I live in Indonesia and after a long search I found that there's no way i will find Spiral router bit, nor quality router bit here. :doh:
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7th October 2010, 03:54 AM
Thread: Mactec any good?
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I have the Maktec router for 2 years now, and...
I have the Maktec router for 2 years now, and still going strong. For occasional use... it's more than enough.
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6th October 2010, 03:34 PM
Thread: hmmm which router to take?
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If price is the main constrain, the MAKTEC is not...
If price is the main constrain, the MAKTEC is not bad at all. It's been designed very similar to MAKITA 3612 for DIY job use. However, in my experience, it can do much more than that. It comes with...
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20th September 2010, 07:59 AM
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Looks very similar to Makita Router 3612C. The...
Looks very similar to Makita Router 3612C.
The DIY version of this would be Maktec MT 360 ( the only difference is there's no variable speed on Maktec) Makita
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20th September 2010, 06:08 AM
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Abranet "caution" on ROS (Could damage the Velcro pad???)
While browsing for quality abrasive, surprisingly I found one shop selling Mirka Abranet abrasive 5 inch in diameter...., just right for my Metabo ROS. It sold in a pack of 50 psc/box with reasonable...
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2nd September 2010, 07:18 PM
Thread: How to use a random orbital sander
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Regarding the ROS, I like the comment from one...
Regarding the ROS, I like the comment from one member of this forum saying, : "using a high quality abrasive on a medium quality tool is much better than having high quality ROS with 'cheap' abrasive...
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23rd July 2010, 04:21 PM
Thread: Parts for holz-her type 2288 belt sander
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Dear Gerhard, :D I'm planning to buy a belt...
Dear Gerhard,
:D I'm planning to buy a belt sander and has several option in mind. I've read most of your post regarding those big brand power tools 'evolution'.
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22nd July 2010, 05:41 PM
Thread: Orbital Sander Vs Random Orbital Sander
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:2tsup::2tsup: Thanks for these great...
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21st May 2010, 03:48 AM
Thread: Which ROS? (Smoothness vs Reliability)
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I've been using METABO FSX-200 (125mm ROS) for...
I've been using METABO FSX-200 (125mm ROS) for quite sometime now, ... they're about the same price as the Hitachi counterpart, .
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20th May 2010, 05:37 AM
Thread: Great circular saw blade article
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Thanks for sharing this link JillB !!! I've read...
Thanks for sharing this link JillB !!! I've read similar article on FWW mag's, but I've forgot which edition,.... now I need a reference for this subject and lucky me to read your post..! Thanks, ...
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26th January 2010, 06:48 AM
Thread: Why is AEG cheap?
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I'm planing to buy AEG H500 Planer (it's old blue...
I'm planing to buy AEG H500 Planer (it's old blue color)<table id="DtlSpec" class="description_small" style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0" cellspacing="0" width="167"...
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26th January 2010, 05:28 AM
Thread: WIP Multi Slot Mortising Machine
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:C It's the greatest mortising machine" !!! ...
:C It's the greatest mortising machine" !!! (IMO)
I've seen a video of the machine ..., and always be amazed just seeing it work. Dreaming to build one someday...
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27th October 2009, 04:37 AM
Thread: A pair of Blackwood boxes
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Great idea! I'm searching for unique box design...
Great idea!
I'm searching for unique box design and found it here :2tsup:
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5th October 2009, 07:08 AM
Thread: Home made Handles and knobs
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:D I've seen your knob somewhere ... still love...
:D I've seen your knob somewhere ...
still love to see it again & again. I wish I could make some sometimes.
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29th September 2009, 04:39 AM
Thread: Making a rocking horse
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I'm planning to make one for my daughter,...
I'm planning to make one for my daughter, eventhough won't be as beauty as ^^ this one, but I've learned a lot regarding wooden rocking horse.
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13th September 2009, 05:12 AM
Thread: help on hand chisel sharpening
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Great !!! I've seen similar jig : ...
Great !!! I've seen similar jig : http://www3.telus.net/BrentBeach/Sharpen/sharpen.html ... In fact, I'm just about to make my first. :2tsup: . And here's how to calculate the exact angle if...
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I did ask the same question to many woodworkers...
I did ask the same question to many woodworkers (+ posting questions in this forum). "What'll be the best glue for wood laminating (gluelam)"
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27th August 2009, 04:54 PM
Thread: 1 Resin : 1 Hardener = Epoxy Glue
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Thank you for the clarification & more expl. of...
Thank you for the clarification & more expl. of the chemical reaction :2tsup:. In fact, I'm aware of those aspects and always consider them while dealing with epoxy.
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27th August 2009, 04:39 AM
Thread: Jarrah Slab Table
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What a beauty... I'm speechless ...
What a beauty... I'm speechless
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27th August 2009, 04:29 AM
Thread: 1 Resin : 1 Hardener = Epoxy Glue
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1 Resin : 1 Hardener = Epoxy Glue
I've just finished gluing my benchtop laminate. After 1 hr, I noticed that the glue has dried much faster than usual. (I've been using this type of epoxy on several project, but this is my biggest...
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26th August 2009, 04:51 AM
Thread: Wood threads
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Fantastic thread !!! On his book Router Magic,...
Fantastic thread !!!
On his book Router Magic, Bill Hylton called the jig as Dowel-Turning Jig. :2tsup: I guess I'll make one before proceeding with wood threading.... -
25th August 2009, 02:37 AM
Thread: A discussion on squaring the end of boards.
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LESSON LEARNED:doh: .... many times :B, ...
LESSON LEARNED:doh: .... many times :B,
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11th August 2009, 03:19 AM
Thread: planes?? little help plz
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:2tsup: Looking forward for the thread !!!
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11th August 2009, 03:11 AM
Thread: Handheld power planer HELP!!!
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May I ask some hints regarding wood panel...
May I ask some hints regarding wood panel assembly:
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a. Would it matter if I have different thickness (2-5mm), while trying to keep the topside flat ?
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7th August 2009, 02:29 AM
Thread: planes?? little help plz
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Thanks "TS" ... :D You're right, I'm in the...
Thanks "TS" ... :D
You're right, I'm in the third kind...!
I do have wooden plane as you've explained, those are common type of hand planes here in Indonesia.
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6th August 2009, 03:10 AM
Thread: planes?? little help plz
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New Stanley Planes
Great explanation !!! Many thanks... :2tsup:
I always wonder about the sequence /typical use of those numbers, but I did not bother to looked for more detail (besides it's are very unlikely to have... -
29th July 2009, 05:55 AM
Thread: Best Finishing Sanders??
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ROS vs. it's consumable
I've never use any ROS, ... sooner or later I have to got one :doh:.
Technically, I agree with Lumber Bunker :
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29th July 2009, 03:43 AM
Thread: Camellia Oil
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Thanks for the picture..., hopefully I could find...
Thanks for the picture..., hopefully I could find something similar on Japanesse Supermarket here. (So it's CAMELLIA SEED OIL :doh:).
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24th July 2009, 04:22 PM
Thread: Sassafras coffee table
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Beauty & fantastic grain...., Saluto !...
Beauty & fantastic grain...., Saluto ! Great2-great..great work welldone !
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19th July 2009, 02:28 AM
Thread: Need some geometry help
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Thanks, ... honestly I couldn't take all the...
Thanks, ... honestly I couldn't take all the credit. It was my brother in law who sketch it in ArchiCAD. It's our pleasure to make contribution to this forum.:U
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18th July 2009, 04:43 AM
Thread: Need some geometry help
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Illustrated Drawing of those STAR shapes globe
Here is the detail on how I figure it out:
The whole globe consist of many small identical "star look" shape that are jointed in a certain pattern/interval. At glance it may look irregularly... -
17th July 2009, 06:36 PM
Thread: Need some geometry help
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I think I've figured it out bro.... :D Give me...
I think I've figured it out bro.... :D
Give me about 2 hr, I've managed to get it draw on AchiCAD, now just need to edit & hopefuly can post it here.
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17th July 2009, 04:27 AM
Thread: Benchtop Lamination (End grain joinery)
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Wonderful...., thanks for quick reply guys,...
Wonderful...., thanks for quick reply guys, :2tsup:
Weekend is coming soon :p, so I really need such confirmation and info. I'll make sure that the 2 pieces do not slip to each other, (this was my... -
16th July 2009, 05:30 PM
Thread: Benchtop Lamination (End grain joinery)
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Benchtop Lamination (End grain joinery)
Dear everyone,
'm in the process of constructing my 'first ever' workbench. After long internet search, I decide to build the bench top with glue laminated wood.
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6th July 2009, 04:06 PM
Thread: Glue for Workbench top
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^^ (x pvc x) --> I mean PVA base glue :-
^^ (x pvc x) --> I mean PVA base glue :-