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27th June 2017, 02:42 PM
Thread: Moving a table saw
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When I bought the same model Harvey I only had...
When I bought the same model Harvey I only had one other helper and I am not the tallest or strongest of guys but I successfully managed to get the tablesaw off my trailer using the following...
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20th June 2017, 02:47 PM
Thread: Jointers, blades and HP
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I just bought a CTS cutter head from Rob for my...
I just bought a CTS cutter head from Rob for my new Jet 6 inch jointer which is was more than happy to endorse over the more expensive Bryd and he made me feel at ease with my decision. So far very...
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20th June 2017, 02:39 PM
Thread: Wixey gauge on thicknesser
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Just fitted one to my benchtop also. A fairly...
Just fitted one to my benchtop also. A fairly cheap and quick upgrade that is extremely reliable. I wouldn't hesitate doing it again. I am also considering whether the table saw version is a...
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16th May 2017, 04:03 PM
Thread: New Jet 6 inch Jointer and fence tolerances
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Thanks for taking the time to reply gents. I know...
Thanks for taking the time to reply gents. I know there has always been a strong emphasis on accuracy when working with the table saw and wasn't sure if it had to apply to the jointer as well (other...
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16th May 2017, 12:17 PM
Thread: New Jet 6 inch Jointer and fence tolerances
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New Jet 6 inch Jointer and fence tolerances
Hi All,
I just purchased a brand new Jet 6 inch jointer as I don't have space for an 8 inch. Machine is well built and will hopefully serve me well for quite sometime. I have never owned a jointer... -
8th May 2017, 05:46 PM
Thread: Align incra miter gauge 90 deg- the best way
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Hey Rob, Thanks for taking the time to provide...
Hey Rob,
Thanks for taking the time to provide some guidance. I will take on board your suggestions and test run a few more cuts. One thing that I know I did wrong was not completing a pass as you... -
8th May 2017, 10:42 AM
Thread: Align incra miter gauge 90 deg- the best way
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So I tried Tahless's advice on doing a 5 sided...
So I tried Tahless's advice on doing a 5 sided pentagon. I did notice that two of the pieces were not producing a tight fit on the inside of the join. Obviously I was putting to much expectation on...
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4th May 2017, 10:41 AM
Thread: Align incra miter gauge 90 deg- the best way
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I guess the process used to setup or calibrate...
I guess the process used to setup or calibrate anything will only be validated by the results achieved whereby those results are of an acceptable level to the individual woodworker. Everyone has...
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1st May 2017, 08:09 PM
Thread: Align incra miter gauge 90 deg- the best way
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Hi Woodpixel, Mine probably was or close too...
Hi Woodpixel,
Mine probably was or close too from factory but I would never know. I only just purchased it with my mitre express and made the mods as per another current thread. This involved... -
1st May 2017, 05:38 PM
Thread: Align incra miter gauge 90 deg- the best way
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So just a follow up regarding this method of...
So just a follow up regarding this method of aligning the mitre guage. After a lengthy delay and shipping issues my 250mm engineer square finally turned up. After a bit of mucking around (nothing to...
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4th April 2017, 04:05 PM
Thread: Align incra miter gauge 90 deg- the best way
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I can't wait to give this a go. I have the...
I can't wait to give this a go. I have the Woodpecker saw gauge and I am waiting for my 250mm engineer square to arrive this week so I can calibrate my 1000HD. I ordered this one which has a blade...
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4th April 2017, 03:54 PM
Thread: Mitre express
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Thats weird. I saved them in a way that they...
Thats weird. I saved them in a way that they would appear right way round which they do on my computer. Oh well.
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3rd April 2017, 02:22 PM
Thread: Mitre express
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My Customised Mitre Express
Hi Barri,
I see you bit the bullet and purchased this sled. Good decision! Sorry about the late response to your query.
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23rd January 2017, 01:15 PM
Thread: Opinions/Advice on first Table Saw purchase.
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Hey barri, Valid points. I don't actually...
Hey barri,
Valid points.
I don't actually think I was given the option of 5/8 to be honest when I bought the LGE so I don't know what the cost difference would be. I know that MW listed both... -
23rd January 2017, 10:59 AM
Thread: Opinions/Advice on first Table Saw purchase.
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Honestly I haven't had any issues sourcing blades...
Honestly I haven't had any issues sourcing blades with a 30mm bore for my needs. Others may differ but I bought a freud 24 tooth for ripping, a freud 60 toother as a more general purpose/combination...
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17th January 2017, 01:05 PM
Thread: Opinions/Advice on first Table Saw purchase.
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Hi Ashley, I have the Harvey and love it. ...
Hi Ashley,
I have the Harvey and love it.
But I thought it is easier to cut and paste and older post than retype so here goes....
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9th November 2016, 04:07 PM
Thread: Laguna Platinum Cab saw
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Dazm, Have you actually contacted BBT...
Dazm,
Have you actually contacted BBT regarding the Harvey? I am assuming you have just seen the price online? The reason I ask is that I also saw that price and contacted Major Woodworking to see... -
19th October 2016, 04:25 PM
Thread: Aftermarket Rip Fence - Such a thing?
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Hi Clinno, Check out my thread under the...
Hi Clinno,
Check out my thread under the triton section where i fitted an aftermarket Biesemeyer type fence my WC2000 before I upgraded. Unfortunately there was a bit of engineering involved but... -
27th September 2016, 05:29 PM
Thread: Table saw and melamine burn
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I thought I would provide an update to my recent...
I thought I would provide an update to my recent issue of burn marks and lack of experience with using the new table saw.
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26th September 2016, 05:05 PM
Thread: Harvey HW110HB-30 unboxing
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I bought my Harvey HW110LGE-30 in late June from...
I bought my Harvey HW110LGE-30 in late June from Roy. My first real table saw. Everyone keeps going on about his friendly, approachable nature and after sales support. He has been great. Can't ask...
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Hey Bob, I purchased the Harvey HW110LGE-30...
Hey Bob,
I purchased the Harvey HW110LGE-30 recently and haven't had a chance to really put it to heavy use but I can say that it is a great machine. Finish, build quality and bang for buck is all... -
8th August 2016, 10:37 AM
Thread: Table saw and melamine burn
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Hi Jeff, Thank you for the feedback. I...
Hi Jeff,
Thank you for the feedback. I re-adjusted my splitter to be dead centre to the blade (it was almost dead in line with the arbor side) and I also have the fence adjusted to only about .001... -
3rd August 2016, 03:20 PM
Thread: Table saw and melamine burn
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Hey Chambezio..Conundrum Yes!. Melamaine is...
Hey Chambezio..Conundrum Yes!.
Melamaine is left over stock I purchased from Bunnings so..assume import from China? Admittedly, it was from the last project I did with my triton workcentre which... -
3rd August 2016, 09:57 AM
Thread: Table saw and melamine burn
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Thank you guys for taking the time to provide...
Thank you guys for taking the time to provide some feedback. Obviously it is hard for you to understand and provide comment on my feed rate. Straight up I kept it slow and steady but I am a novice...
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2nd August 2016, 06:25 PM
Thread: Table saw and melamine burn
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Table saw and melamine burn
Hi All,
I am after some feedback from all you pros on what I know is clearly an operator with L Plates but for the life of me, I can't figure out a fix.
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22nd July 2016, 10:28 AM
Thread: Harvey HW110LGE-30 Query
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Thanks Rob. I appreciate you taking the time...
Thanks Rob.
I appreciate you taking the time to check it out for me.
Even though the TS is marketed as 75mm max. ripping at 90degress, the factory stated that it being slightly less is due to... -
21st July 2016, 04:58 PM
Thread: Harvey HW110LGE-30 Query
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Hi Tahlee, Thanks for that. I have that manual...
Hi Tahlee,
Thanks for that. I have that manual and read it thoroughly before I took ownership of the Harvey so I knew exactly what was required with the setup. I was hoping for some feedback from... -
19th July 2016, 01:27 PM
Thread: Harvey HW110LGE-30 Query
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Harvey HW110LGE-30 Query
Hi All,
I have just purchased and in the final steps of setting up my new Harvey Table saw. Model No. HW110LGE-30
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20th May 2016, 11:22 AM
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Update. I thought I would close of this Thread...
Update.
I thought I would close of this Thread with the last modification. I decided to cut the Maxi Sliding table inner rail to give me full, unimpeded range of the new fence. I toyed with the... -
16th May 2016, 05:58 PM
Thread: Triton work center and Magswitches
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Hi Lyle, I use this one from Carbatec...
Hi Lyle,
I use this one from Carbatec occasionally on the WC2000. It is extremely robust and when locked in place does not move. You get what you pay for:
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16th May 2016, 05:52 PM
Thread: Dust box for Triton Saw Bench
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FWIW I use the big gulp to catch the heavy stuff...
FWIW I use the big gulp to catch the heavy stuff at the bottom of the workcentre. I found that the big gulp actually fits perfectly between the workcentre's bottom rails without any drilling or extra...
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12th May 2016, 01:36 PM
Thread: Fence support rail
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I look forward to the pictures. I also looked at...
I look forward to the pictures. I also looked at the very super cool option and was close to considering that as it is a great system. I also found a a link to a guy in the US who made a nice unit...
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11th May 2016, 03:18 PM
Thread: Fence support rail
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Hi Shortsta, If you have a look at my recent...
Hi Shortsta,
If you have a look at my recent thread on retro fitting an aftermarket Biesemeyer type fence to a crummy old Triton workcentre, you will see i did exactly that with a piece of UHMW... -
9th May 2016, 04:47 PM
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Hi Chris, I did take note that on a few fence...
Hi Chris,
I did take note that on a few fence designs that didn't have a rear support rail (this one does but i haven't installed it), that they used a similar concept to help glide the fence... -
9th May 2016, 10:43 AM
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Hi All, I have attached some pictures of the...
Hi All,
I have attached some pictures of the affected ripping range due to sliding extension table inner rail fouling the locking lever of the new fence. Hopefully this gives a better indication... -
6th May 2016, 06:01 PM
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Hi Chris (and to anyone else interested). I...
Hi Chris (and to anyone else interested).
I purchased the fence from Timbecon in Coburg and this fence is used on their cheaper Sherwood brand of table saws. They have a heavy duty rip fence on... -
2nd May 2016, 10:35 PM
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Thanks perthwoody. I appreciate your kind words....
Thanks perthwoody. I appreciate your kind words. It's good to contribute something people may find of some use. The whole upgrade only cost me $295 and a few hours in the shed. These days i would be...
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2nd May 2016, 01:48 PM
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Well, all finished and with some adjustment, the...
Well, all finished and with some adjustment, the fence system is extremely accurate and quite solid not having a locking mechanism at the rear of the fence. Unbelievable time saving and peace of...
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29th April 2016, 06:43 PM
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Triton Work Centre & After Market Fence system........Can it be done?.........Yep.
HI All,
I thought I would give you a little insight into a mod I am working on with to my WC2000 for those that maybe interested. I would love a dedicated TS and envy all that have them in their... -
12th February 2016, 09:39 AM
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Hi Don, Thank you for the feedback. The SDD is...
Hi Don,
Thank you for the feedback. The SDD is quite simplistic in design even though quite effective. The exit pipe being 6 inch just goes straight into the body of the cyclone but I have not... -
9th February 2016, 04:28 PM
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Thanks BobL. Some very blunt but informative...
Thanks BobL.
Some very blunt but informative points which I was hoping for. I had know idea how much loss would be introduced by the inclusion of a cyclone.
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9th February 2016, 10:49 AM
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Another boring DC question - Cyclone & DC Setup - Air Straightener
Hi guys,
Feeling a bit dejected at the moment. Basically, started to re configure my Super Dust deputy and Carbatec 2HP DC to make some more room in the workshop. To start, I won't pretend to... -
6th February 2011, 09:44 AM
Thread: Ducted vaccum system for workshop
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Thanks guys for taking the time to reply. Have...
Thanks guys for taking the time to reply. Have taken onboard the advice and will have a look at some options.
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3rd February 2011, 03:22 PM
Thread: Ducted vaccum system for workshop
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Ducted vaccum system for workshop
Hi Guys,
Going to put something out there and hoping for some constructive feedback and I do apologise if this has been covered else where but I couldn't find anything.
I have been doing a... -
31st March 2010, 09:12 PM
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Joist hangers or just framing nails for new deck?
Hi everyone.
This is probably the first of many posts for me and like many others I am just throwing a dilema I have out there for anyone to comment on.
Just moved into the new place and I...