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3rd November 2023, 11:01 AM
Thread: Accuracy of new No. 62 low angle Jack.
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Thanks for all the new replies. Ian said "I'm...
Thanks for all the new replies.
Ian said "I'm assuming from safari's description, the blade in the plane in question is trapped by very close machining of the bed, preventing any lateral movement,... -
2nd November 2023, 07:26 PM
Thread: Accuracy of new No. 62 low angle Jack.
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As can be seen in the photo there is no lateral...
As can be seen in the photo there is no lateral adjustment and also the bed is machined so that the tolerance is so tight that there is no wriggle
room to move the blade laterally.
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1st November 2023, 09:54 AM
Thread: Accuracy of new No. 62 low angle Jack.
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Thanks to Chief Tiff, Ian and Dw for your...
Thanks to Chief Tiff, Ian and Dw for your replies. Your answers put the problem into perspective. I was originally thinking that as the plane was just short of $500 and advertised as being flat and...
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30th October 2023, 04:06 PM
Thread: Accuracy of new No. 62 low angle Jack.
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Accuracy of new No. 62 low angle Jack.
I recently bought a low angle Jack plane. It works very well on edge and flat planing but I recently made two shooting boards, a 45° and 90° one which indicated that the plane's sole is not at right...
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6th November 2020, 09:45 PM
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Yes, I thought I would try one of their Swedish...
Yes, I thought I would try one of their Swedish made rip blades. Not impressed.
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26th October 2020, 09:44 PM
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13th October 2020, 11:57 PM
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I have a 400/1000 diamond stone, mostly using...
I have a 400/1000 diamond stone, mostly using only the 1000. I then follow up with 3000 and 6000 King (I think) water stones. Pretty happy with it but after watching Rob Cosman's sharpening video I...
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8th April 2020, 11:52 PM
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That's interesting Elan. Just ordered one of...
That's interesting Elan. Just ordered one of Carbitool's premium rip blades for my Laguna Platinum which has a riving knife that is 2.5mm. I mostly use 3.2mm kerf blades but Carbitool's blade is...
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26th October 2019, 11:17 AM
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Hi Phil, I have a 6" carbatec jointer about 8...
Hi Phil, I have a 6" carbatec jointer about 8 years old which I recently converted to a CTS helical from Robert Gregory Woodcraft Supplies in QLD.
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Hi Scully, I have found this you tube vid pretty...
Hi Scully, I have found this you tube vid pretty good. I might help you sort your bandsaw problems
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14th August 2019, 02:02 PM
Thread: Drum Sander Supermax 25-50 - Yay? Nay?
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I have the 19/38. Can't fault it.
I have the 19/38. Can't fault it.
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6th August 2019, 09:21 PM
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Sell your house next door and buy a Clearvue....
Sell your house next door and buy a Clearvue. Problems solved!!
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15th February 2019, 07:55 PM
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I use a sled made with 6mm MDF top and bottom...
I use a sled made with 6mm MDF top and bottom with a 16mm thick x 25mm MDF frame work in the middle to make a torsion box. I use wax on the bottom and I find go through the thicknesser very easily.
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7th February 2019, 11:06 PM
Thread: Jointer Knife Setting Jig
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blade tightening
I have been tearing my hair out for the last hour trying to get the blades tightened without them moving. I have just seen Chris Park's post saying that filing the screw end flat will remedy the...
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16th December 2018, 08:05 PM
Thread: Clearvue Noise Problems - Take 2
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My first Clearview installation looked similar to...
My first Clearview installation looked similar to JMS's. The tower that supported the CV had acoustic batts installed around the impeller then two layers of 16m/m MDF screwed around all sides of the...
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1st December 2018, 01:57 PM
Thread: Some planes, draw knife and auger bits
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VICTORIA I will take the Stanley 41/2 Col if you don't...
I will take the Stanley 41/2 Col if you don't mind posting it inverloch,Vic. Will the postage be $5 as per Chipbreaker's drawknife
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18th October 2018, 07:11 PM
Thread: November Prize Draw - # 126
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29th August 2018, 06:32 PM
Thread: Feeling neglected?
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Good one BobL. I have often wondered how you can...
Good one BobL. I have often wondered how you can provide so many links with apparent ease. I never seem to have much success using the forum search engine.
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15th August 2018, 06:37 PM
Thread: bottom wheel adjustment (Sherwood
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I have the same model as yours Poundy. The band...
I have the same model as yours Poundy. The band on the lower wheel was positioning itself towards the outside of the wheel but nowhere as bad as yours. Looking at the picture of your wheel it looks...
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6th August 2018, 08:42 PM
Thread: PET scan results.
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good luck Sacc51. I hope things go well for you...
good luck Sacc51. I hope things go well for you for many years.
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26th July 2018, 08:54 PM
Thread: Clear Vue Owners - Impeller Mounting
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I installed my taper lock without measuring...
I installed my taper lock without measuring torque because I didn't have access to any measuring equipment. Just tried to apply the same pressure on each bolt.
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15th July 2018, 01:47 PM
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As you live in Glen Iris can you could drive...
As you live in Glen Iris can you could drive over to the Box Hill library as they have quite a few books on woodworking. I pretty sure they had some box making books by Doug Stowe. His books are...
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13th July 2018, 11:13 AM
Thread: Poor Table Saw Rips
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This is just a stab in the dark but I'm thinking...
This is just a stab in the dark but I'm thinking that the blade insert may not be level with the table top. You do not say how thin the "thin" pieces are but if there is not enough support as the...
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13th July 2018, 10:41 AM
Thread: More shed sound insulation questions
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Got the acoustic batts from Bunnings. ...
Got the acoustic batts from Bunnings.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/earthwool-r-2-5hd-90-x-430mm-6-98m2-wall-acoustic-and-thermal-batts-14-pack_p0810602 -
12th July 2018, 10:19 PM
Thread: More shed sound insulation questions
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My Old shed was a steel 11/2 car garage. I lined...
My Old shed was a steel 11/2 car garage. I lined the wall and ceiling with Earthwool ( I think R3 ) then lined everything with 12mm ply. At the time I got this from The Tile Importer in Oakleigh for...
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10th July 2018, 07:48 PM
Thread: Budget Shop Vacuum Suggestions
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I also have a ShopVac branded vacuum but...
I also have a ShopVac branded vacuum but connected to a Dust Deputy. I have some different sized hoses with adaptors to easily connect different tools. Very good suction but a bit too noisy.
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10th July 2018, 07:04 PM
Thread: Bandsaw guide blocks
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I used Jarrah for years. worked well.
I used Jarrah for years. worked well.
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5th July 2018, 07:33 PM
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While some might think this is clever repartee...
While some might think this is clever repartee there must be hundreds on this forum who would like to know what a "proper" dusk mask is.
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2nd July 2018, 07:41 PM
Thread: checklist for buying 2nd hand bandsaw
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Congratulation!! Let me know if you have any...
Congratulation!! Let me know if you have any Questions.
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1st July 2018, 06:34 PM
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[QUOTE=. 3HP Carbatec ...
[QUOTE=.
3HP Carbatec https://www.carbatec.co.nz/product/5817-3hp-carba-tec-two-stage-dust-cyclone
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30th June 2018, 06:17 PM
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An enclosure doesn't need to take up a big space....
An enclosure doesn't need to take up a big space. If you only wanted space for the extractor an area 1400 x 800 would be sufficient With my Cleaview cabinet I was able to get it, 4metres of 10"...
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29th June 2018, 08:52 PM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
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22nd June 2018, 07:21 PM
Thread: Beginner hand planes
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I bought a Wood River block plane and am very...
I bought a Wood River block plane and am very happy with it out of the box apart from a quick hone. The blade holds it's sharpness well so all up I would be more than happy to buy another of this...
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18th June 2018, 11:05 AM
Thread: these 150mm ports
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I used a jig saw with metal cutting blade to cut...
I used a jig saw with metal cutting blade to cut a 6" hole in the base of my cabinet saw - worked well.
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14th June 2018, 03:38 PM
Thread: DeWalt DW745-XE vs DCS7485N-XJ
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We have an earlier version of the ST-254 at my...
We have an earlier version of the ST-254 at my wood club. It is a pretty good saw for the money with plenty of power and a fairly good fence. Unless you want to outlay big $ for a Sawstop or other...
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7th June 2018, 06:06 PM
Thread: Supermax open ended drum sander
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I own the 19-38 and am very happy with it. I am...
I own the 19-38 and am very happy with it. I am mostly doing smaller stuff but recently sanded a 2100x900 door without any trouble. The drum stays parallel OK after the initial set up adjustment and...
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23rd May 2018, 11:14 PM
Thread: Wedge Shape output & Jet Lock Bar
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This is quite a good article on setting up a...
This is quite a good article on setting up a jointer. A few ideas to help you set up your machine.
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21st May 2018, 09:06 PM
Thread: Rubbing out a gloss finish
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Hi fumbler, I don't know if this will help your...
Hi fumbler, I don't know if this will help your problems but it might give a clue or two.
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3rd May 2018, 09:43 PM
Thread: April/May 2018 - PRIZE DRAW # 123
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26th April 2018, 06:13 PM
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A friend has the Sawstop Contractor. He bought it...
A friend has the Sawstop Contractor. He bought it not long after they were released on the Aussie market and it has performed faultlessly so I don't think you would regret going down that path.
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19th April 2018, 10:07 PM
Thread: Help in choosing a drum sander
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Have a look at the video link at 4.35 which...
Have a look at the video link at 4.35 which explains how to alter the plane of the drum to avoid score marks when sanding a board wider than 19". ...
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14th April 2018, 10:45 PM
Thread: Good value for money (new)
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I have a Wood River block plane that I am really...
I have a Wood River block plane that I am really happy with. An excellent middle of the road range of planes.
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10th April 2018, 07:53 PM
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Its the third story down. "A clever table saw...
Its the third story down. "A clever table saw taper jig". This jig can also be used to cut a straight edge so in effect you are getting two jigs for the price of one.
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8th April 2018, 09:53 PM
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Hi Jonesy, As you have mentioned, the trouble...
Hi Jonesy,
As you have mentioned, the trouble with wood like pine from Bunnings is that it might look reasonably straight but often after you have cut it it releases stress and you are back where... -
3rd April 2018, 12:27 AM
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I have been thinking of getting one of these...
I have been thinking of getting one of these https://www.carbatec.com.au/search?ProductSearch=MIC-GR200. From the You Tube videos it looks like it would greatly reduce the chance of an accident
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2nd April 2018, 10:36 PM
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I have both the LNT Gordon 3/4" shoulder plane...
I have both the LNT Gordon 3/4" shoulder plane and the Wood River block plane and agree with other posters that either on would make a fantastic present.
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20th March 2018, 01:59 PM
Thread: MARCH/APRIL2018 - Prize Draw # 122
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9th March 2018, 10:05 AM
Thread: Help in choosing a drum sander
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Hi cava, I haven't done a lot of work on the...
Hi cava, I haven't done a lot of work on the supermax yet because it was out of stock and then when delivered two of the stands legs were wrong and I had to wait two or three weeks for replacements...
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19th February 2018, 03:19 PM
Thread: You Tube Channel Recommendations
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Mathias Wendel at woodgears.ca. Great workshop...
Mathias Wendel at woodgears.ca. Great workshop equipment
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18th February 2018, 09:49 AM
Thread: Dust collection for nine lathes
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Thanks for your ideas Chris. That's interesting...
Thanks for your ideas Chris. That's interesting about the small CV being throttled by 6" pipe when running at 60hz - I hadn't come across this before. Now that I have built the enclosure and am able...