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26th November 2018, 05:33 PM
Thread: Logosol timberjig
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TASMANIA Ok. I'll take it. How much will postage be to...
Ok. I'll take it. How much will postage be to Adelaide?
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25th November 2018, 05:57 PM
Thread: Logosol timberjig
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TASMANIA Jason Did you sell the Timberjig? Bob
Jason
Did you sell the Timberjig?
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26th September 2017, 10:36 PM
Thread: Helical head for carbatec TH-BX330P
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I put one of their spiral cutter heads in my...
I put one of their spiral cutter heads in my Sherwood 10 inch comb planar 12 months ago an couldn't be more happy with it. The finish straight off the machine is almost as good as a hand plane.
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21st March 2017, 10:47 PM
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Triton Router Table Jigsaw Attachment Giveaway
I have Triton jigsaw attachment to give away to new home. Pick up only from Stirling SA.
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20th December 2016, 10:14 PM
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Have you tried Dougies Freight? He specialised in...
Have you tried Dougies Freight? He specialised in back loading. He does a trip once a month from Adelaide to the East Coast as far as Bribane. I think he goes to WA every three months. I have used...
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8th February 2016, 05:37 PM
Thread: wanted: hand powerd drill press
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It is a great tool . I used it to drill all the...
It is a great tool . I used it to drill all the 20 dog holes in my 90 mm bench top. Only because I couldn't fit it under my electric drill press.
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7th February 2016, 07:17 PM
Thread: wanted: hand powerd drill press
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Spanner. I know is is along time since you...
Spanner.
I know is is along time since you posted, but are you still looking for a hand cranked drill press? http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/f98ef1a52316db097c9e65c6d09c83ac.jpgI have this... -
8th May 2015, 09:56 AM
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Thanks for the advice, I determined that the...
Thanks for the advice,
I determined that the infeed table is out of alignment by raising the infeed table until the edge next to the cutter head was at the same level a the outfeed table. I then... -
6th May 2015, 11:29 PM
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Thanks for the suggestion. I visited the Grizzly...
Thanks for the suggestion. I visited the Grizzly site, but it is a different machine.
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4th May 2015, 10:43 PM
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Anyone know how to align the tables on a 10" Combo Planar/Thicknesser
I have the Sherwood version of this machine, but a lot of "manufacturers" produce a similar model.
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27th April 2015, 11:21 PM
Thread: Sherwood Thicknesser Help
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MarkI have the 10" model and experience a similar...
MarkI have the 10" model and experience a similar problem. I get around it by waxing the cast iron table with furniture wax.Another fix is to make a cover for the cast iron out of mdf covered with...
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12th November 2014, 08:46 AM
Thread: Veneering problem
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Dengue I use blue tape all the time when...
Dengue
I use blue tape all the time when veneering, similar to the way Ian described. I haven't had any problems with the tape denting the veneers.
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15th September 2014, 08:35 PM
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Hi what part of eastern Adelaide? I am in...
Hi
what part of eastern Adelaide? I am in Stirling. Is that too far away? Or are you looking for someone to come to you?
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21st February 2014, 08:39 AM
Thread: Wood Wasp spare parts
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Wood Wasp spare parts
I have Wood Wasp sanding attachment and have over the years of use gradually lost most of the "O" rings. can anyone suggest where I can get replacements? Have tried Clark rubber.
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29th August 2012, 11:43 PM
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Thanks Ueee I used Cabots CTF (?)Floor Oil. I...
Thanks Ueee
I used Cabots CTF (?)Floor Oil. I had a lot of difficulty with it because I was applying it with a brush and the temperature in my workshop was only 8 degrees. Ihas a lot of trouble... -
29th August 2012, 10:33 PM
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The Finished Project
I eventually opted for the casting resin method using Jarah stain. The process was a bit more complicated than I thought. Some of the knot holes were quite large extending all the way through the...
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8th June 2012, 09:44 AM
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Thanks for the advice. I'll give both methods a...
Thanks for the advice. I'll give both methods a try before I tackle the main lots.
I'll post some pictures of the results. Don't hold your breath while waiting! I'm on a 3 and 1 FIFO roster in... -
7th June 2012, 01:24 PM
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I need help with a couple of knots in my table top
I am making a Stickley style dining table for a house warming present. The design is based on an article from Fine Woodworking a few years ago. I am using Silky Oak I have had air drying for the past...
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21st July 2010, 07:52 PM
Thread: Backgammon Board for Betty
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Backgammon Board for Betty
Betty
Here are the photos of my backgammon board.
The Playing area veneers are Hoop Pine and Red Cedar. The centre oieces are New Guinea Rosewood burl and Bumpy Ash.
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15th July 2009, 06:21 PM
Thread: Queenslan Red Cedar
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Aprilfool I am definitely interested in your...
Aprilfool
I am definitely interested in your cedar. Where are you? I'm on the Sunny Coast. Would I have to buy the whole lot?
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8th April 2009, 06:53 PM
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I found a...
Thanks for all the suggestions.
I found a piece of Tassie Oak dowel 32 mm dia and wrapped it in blue tape before cutting it on the mitre saw. The tape did a good job stopping tear out.
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2nd April 2009, 10:36 PM
Thread: Need help with a backgammon board
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Need help with a backgammon board
Hi all!
I have recently completed a marketry backgammon board and am now looking to make the coloured circular counters.
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2nd April 2009, 02:19 PM
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Making counters for a backgammon/draught board
Hi all!
I have recently completed a marketry backgammon board and am now looking to make the coloured circular counters.
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30th March 2009, 09:09 PM
Thread: Ryobi ETS1526AL is it worth it?
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I have to agree. Don't buy Ryobi.
Cub
I have bought a number of Ryobi tools and have some pretty scary experiences.
I bought one of there compound mitre saws because I didn't think I could justify buying a Makita. The first... -
30th March 2009, 08:58 PM
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It works like a Felder!! (Almost)
Missionaryman / Bob38S
I managed to get some time in the shed on Saturday. (Had to vacuum the whole house and mow all the lawn before hand, but then I was left alone all afternoon)
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24th March 2009, 09:55 PM
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Thanks for the Advice
I'll try to get hold of the goop you recommend. The job will have to wait until Easter when SWMBO goes away.
Once I start tinkering around in the workshop I tend to loose track of time.
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19th March 2009, 09:35 PM
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Am I glad I found this thread
I have the Hare & Forbes incarnation of the MJ2325B and it also has the same affliction. I am about to try to do something about it.
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6th March 2009, 01:19 PM
Thread: Selling some of my Triton Gear
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Selling some of my Triton Gear
I have just posted some of my Triton Gear on the Buy, Sell n Swap forum.
I have stepped up a level in my woodworking and need to sell my WC2000 etc.
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19th February 2009, 02:11 PM
Thread: I've got a problem with Silky Oak
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Weisyboy I have about a dozen slabs of various...
Weisyboy
I have about a dozen slabs of various thickness. (roughly 38mm to 65 mm). Lengths are 1.5 to 3.5 m (mostly around 2 metres).
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10th February 2009, 09:34 PM
Thread: I've got a problem with Silky Oak
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I'll post some pictures in a couple of days. I am...
I'll post some pictures in a couple of days. I am one of those people who have to go away to work during the week.
It is Sourhern Silky Oak and there are some slabs with nice figure.
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10th February 2009, 08:44 PM
Thread: I've got a problem with Silky Oak
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I've got a problem with Silky Oak
Last year I was offered a couple of Silky Oaks from Kilcoy (don't know which species). I had them trucked to a mill at North Arm where they were cut into slabs 2 to 3 inches thick, some 5 metres...
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28th February 2008, 08:42 AM
Thread: ProGrip Guide Setup
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ProGrip Guide Setup
I have just bought the 2.5m ProGrip guide and circular saw base from Carba-tec to cut down full sheets to a size I can manage on may tablesaw. The gear looks very good but it doesn't come with any...
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18th February 2008, 01:50 PM
Thread: Need help milling logs in Kilcoy area
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Thanks for your help
I have found someone locally to mill the logs.
Thanks for everyone's advice.
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15th February 2008, 01:47 PM
Thread: Need help milling silky oak logs
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Need help milling silky oak logs
I have been offered 3 silky oak logs 450 to 600 diameter by approx 4 m long on a farm near Kilcoy in Qld.
I need to find someone locally (Brisbane/Sunshine Coast) who can mill it on site.
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15th February 2008, 09:02 AM
Thread: Need help milling logs in Kilcoy area
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Need help milling logs in Kilcoy area
I have been offered 3 silky oak logs 450 to 600 diametre by approx 4 m long on a foarnm near kilcoy in Qld.
I need to find someone locally (Brisbane/Sunshine Coast) who can mill it on site.
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11th March 2007, 08:52 PM
Thread: Long term tool storage/protection
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Thanks for all your suggestions
Thank you to everyone for all your help. I'll sift through everything and let you know what I decide to do.
And when I get back I'll let you know how it all went.
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7th March 2007, 06:53 PM
Thread: Long term tool storage/protection
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Long term tool storage/protection
I am going overseas for an extended period of time and unfortunately can't take any of my tools with me. I am able to leave all my hand and power tools in my workshop but am not sure how to protect...
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13th December 2006, 02:36 PM
Thread: Triton Attachments for Sale
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Triton Attachments for Sale
I have just listed on the Buy, Sell or Swap Thread some Triton Attachments. Biscuit Joiner, Finger Joiner and Planer attachment.
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5th December 2006, 08:09 AM
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Guys I am going down the MDF funnel route,...
Guys
I am going down the MDF funnel route, but have a few questions.
What thickness MDF do you need? It looks like 32 mm in the photos on the web site.
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20th October 2006, 01:36 PM
Thread: Smoking Biscuit Joiners
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The first time it happened I thought it was...
The first time it happened I thought it was because I was pushing it too quickly, so I slowed down. I'll try a quick push.
I had a long hard look at a Domino, then I looked at the price.
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20th October 2006, 09:33 AM
Thread: Smoking Biscuit Joiners
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Smoking Biscuit Joiners
I have two buscuit joiners a Ryobi and and Archer. (Don't ask me why 2) Both of them cause the timber to burn when I use them.
Can anyone tell me why? I have used toher buscuit joiners ( Porter... -
5th October 2006, 02:36 PM
Thread: Recycled Cypress for Furniture
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Recycled Cypress for Furniture
I have been looking for a suitable timber to build a frame and paneled wardrobe. After near suffering a heart attack at the price of new timber I started searching salvage yards.
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29th August 2005, 02:01 PM
Thread: Whats the correct way to dress timber
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I just spent the weekend dressing some nomially...
I just spent the weekend dressing some nomially 75 x 25 Qld Maple down to 62x20. the timber was a mixture of reasonable flat boards and pretty twisted planks.The method I used was as follows:
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6th June 2005, 02:39 PM
Thread: Compound Mitre Cuts
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Compound Mitre Cuts
I am about to start making a taper sided pedestal and need to know how you determine the angle to cut the mitres on.
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8th November 2004, 10:41 PM
Thread: picture framing
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Woody The pictures of your jig look...
Woody
The pictures of your jig look interesting. Could you include the links to the original article?
Do you make your own mouldings for the frames?