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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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    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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    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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    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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    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...
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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...
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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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    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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    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...
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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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    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...
  12. Thread: Mitre express

    by TBM1
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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.
  13. Thread: Mitre express

    by TBM1
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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.

    I too recently purchased the Mitre Express and use this with the Incra...
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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...
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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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    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....

    Have you actually contacted BBT regarding the Harvey? I am...
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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...
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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...
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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.

    Since I originally posted the problem and received so much constructive...
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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...
  21. Thread: Table Saw

    by TBM1
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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    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.
    I now own a brand new 3HP table saw and I...
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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...
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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...
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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

    Love the machine and very happy with my decision. Eveything about this unit is...
  29. 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...
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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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    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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    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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    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...
  34. 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...
  35. 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...
  36. 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...
  37. 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...
  38. 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...
  39. 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...
  40. 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...
  41. 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.

    It looks like I have some work ahead...
  42. 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...
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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.

    Cheers

    Trav
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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...
  45. 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...
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