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16th April 2024, 09:17 AM
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No need to worry about sidetracking this thread!...
No need to worry about sidetracking this thread! I'm definitely reading with interest, although not fully understanding lingo around impeller size (although bigger is better?).
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3rd April 2024, 02:41 PM
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Another bit of info from me. When my room cleaner...
Another bit of info from me. When my room cleaner was in the double garage sized shed, I had it mounted in one side, about 2/3 back. I pointed the rear exhaust vent towards the other side of the...
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1st April 2024, 08:27 PM
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Sherwood 15A 4HP cyclone - or what else for upto $3K?
Timbecon's Sherwood SCDC-3300-H 15A 4HP cyclone dust collector has got my interest (https://www.timbecon.com.au/sherwood-cyclone-dust-collector-3000w-1100cfm).
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31st March 2024, 07:19 PM
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Yes. I have one. Haven't used it in my new large...
Yes. I have one. Haven't used it in my new large shed yet, but in my old double garage shed I could definitely tell when I hadn't turned it on. I would also set the timer to run for 3 hours after I...
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21st February 2024, 08:57 PM
Thread: New large shed - lighting help
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I haven't noticed any glare while in there at...
I haven't noticed any glare while in there at night.
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2nd December 2023, 09:26 PM
Thread: New large shed - lighting help
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Yes, it's fantastic. Glad I went with it all....
Yes, it's fantastic. Glad I went with it all. It's all working very well.
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25th October 2023, 01:55 PM
Thread: African tongue drum kit
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WANTED:N.S.W.. Thanks mrmoon and NCArcher! I'm in contact...
Thanks mrmoon and NCArcher!
I'm in contact with Scally now, and will soon have a great project going with my daughter in the new shed! Relieved - she's super keen! -
9th October 2023, 08:12 PM
Thread: African tongue drum kit
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WANTED:N.S.W.. African tongue drum kit
Hi. At the last Sydney wood show at Rosehill I bought my son an African tongue drum kit (looks like the one in the pic). My daughter is now asking if we can make one but I can't recall who sold...
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10th August 2023, 01:48 PM
Thread: New large shed - lighting help
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Hi everyone. An update on my shed lighting. I...
Hi everyone. An update on my shed lighting. I followed my original plan - 2 high-bays and 12 LED battens, per the pic in my first post.
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26th June 2023, 08:18 PM
Thread: New large shed - lighting help
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My sparky has recommended these high-bays...
My sparky has recommended these high-bays https://www.voltexelectrical.com.au/p-4028-200w-led-high-bay-light-cool-white-with-90-lens.aspx. I'll go with 3 @ 26,000lm each.
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23rd June 2023, 10:15 AM
Thread: New large shed - lighting help
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New large shed - lighting help
Its been a long time between drinks on here. My workshop has been in storage for 3 years while other life stuff has been happening, but I've just finished building a 10m x 14m barn. Outer eaves are...
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27th February 2023, 08:10 AM
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HEADS UP If you're even thinking about this this, then...
If you're even thinking about this this, then jump in. It's a fantastic course, Alan is so generous with passing on his knowledge!
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26th December 2022, 02:54 PM
Thread: Christmas 2022 prize draw # 136
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NEW INFO You snooze, you lose, as they say! Thanks very...
You snooze, you lose, as they say!
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18th December 2022, 04:07 PM
Thread: Christmas 2022 prize draw # 136
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23rd September 2022, 11:52 PM
Thread: Sept/Oct 2022 - PRIZE DRAW # 134
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17th March 2022, 09:30 PM
Thread: American Barn or 'normal' shed?
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Yeah that's not good. I've found out who the...
Yeah that's not good. I've found out who the neighbour is and spoken to them as I need the same access to install my septic absorption beds. They have full knowledge and approval. And of course a...
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14th March 2022, 07:31 PM
Thread: American Barn or 'normal' shed?
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I should pop up on here and give an update. ...
I should pop up on here and give an update.
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27th February 2022, 09:51 AM
Thread: American Barn or 'normal' shed?
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Thanks for the feedback everyone. I'll have some...
Thanks for the feedback everyone. I'll have some quotes coming for the normal shed to see how the price compares. Some companies can do an American Barn that size with 2 bays deep instead of 3,...
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24th February 2022, 10:52 AM
Thread: American Barn or 'normal' shed?
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American Barn or 'normal' shed?
Its been a long time between drinks for me on here. Been without a shed for a few years, but having a new house near completion I can now get back into a shed.
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18th August 2021, 10:05 PM
Thread: Harvey HW110LGE30
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I bought this model from Bigger Boys Toys a...
I bought this model from Bigger Boys Toys a couple of years ago. No issues with BBT at all - great service. Only an hour from them so pick up was easy. I'd buy off them again.
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2nd February 2021, 09:20 AM
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You're not building the McDonald Jones Bronte by...
You're not building the McDonald Jones Bronte by any chance? We're heading down that path and once it's complete I'll be looking at an American Barn, around 9m x 14m.
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18th October 2020, 11:07 PM
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12th August 2020, 09:19 PM
Thread: September - PRIZE DRAW - #128
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31st March 2020, 07:47 PM
Thread: May 2020 - PRIZE DRAW - # 127
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16th March 2020, 09:58 PM
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It's a beautiful saw. I've had mine for over 2...
It's a beautiful saw. I've had mine for over 2 years now. I've added a Wixey digital fence readout which has been absolutely fantastic.
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7th February 2020, 04:28 PM
Thread: Polystyrene, what is a good glue?
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I've been using a cheapish PVA from Mitre 10 (as...
I've been using a cheapish PVA from Mitre 10 (as opposed to my Titebond) to glue some polystyrene to plywood for my sons train layout. It works pretty well, try it on some test pieces first.
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24th January 2020, 08:05 PM
Thread: Wixey vs iGaging for table saw DRO
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I installed the Wixey. I looked at the igaging at...
I installed the Wixey. I looked at the igaging at the time but can't recall why I decided on the Wixey.
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30th August 2019, 06:03 PM
Thread: Where to buy tools in Japan
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Where to buy tools in Japan
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I'll be heading to Japan in the next few months and will be working out of Yokohama. I'll have 4 free days so thought I should pick up from chisels, and I can do day trips from there. Its been... -
2nd July 2019, 01:06 PM
Thread: Exasperated by FWW - Try Kreg
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I filled out a 'Contact Us' form on their...
I filled out a 'Contact Us' form on their website. Their follow up replies came from [email protected]
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1st July 2019, 01:04 PM
Thread: Exasperated by FWW - Try Kreg
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I had awesome service from them. Needed a part...
I had awesome service from them. Needed a part for their router fence that I stripped the thread of. Sent them an email, sorted, shipped for free (free part and free shipping), and was with me in...
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20th February 2019, 06:44 PM
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This is what I do. I've got an LED floodlight...
This is what I do. I've got an LED floodlight above my tablesaw and one above my router table. Both hooked up to bluetooth power outlets. I just carry the small remote in my pocket and press a button...
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3rd February 2019, 09:28 PM
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Hi Fletty, what do you use? Cool daylight or...
Hi Fletty, what do you use? Cool daylight or daylight white? How do you find it for bench work?
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29th January 2019, 10:59 PM
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They are beautiful chisels. A little tip, I took...
They are beautiful chisels. A little tip, I took some fine paper and softened the long edges of the chisels. I found myself cutting my fingers on the sharp sides.
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19th January 2019, 09:37 PM
Thread: Double sided tape
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I think I bought mine from Bunnings. It was...
I think I bought mine from Bunnings. It was someone's brand of 'Carpet Tape'. Thin, and strong.
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13th January 2019, 08:24 AM
Thread: Kreg Bench top router table
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I recently moved from the triton router table to...
I recently moved from the triton router table to a Kreg table and fence and love it. I'm using a Triton router.
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21st October 2018, 07:28 AM
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As mentioned earlier I attended Matt Kenney's...
As mentioned earlier I attended Matt Kenney's kumiko class on Thursday, and went to the show yesterday with my young family.
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19th October 2018, 07:34 PM
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I attended Matt Kenney's 1 day Kumiko class and...
I attended Matt Kenney's 1 day Kumiko class and certainly wasn't disappointed! It was a fantastic day and picked up some new skills for someone who is mainly power tool focused.
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19th October 2018, 07:26 PM
Thread: November Prize Draw - # 126
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11th September 2018, 02:40 PM
Thread: Anyone remember toy steam engines?
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I love these. I never had one as a kid, although...
I love these. I never had one as a kid, although a friend had one in a steam roller. My 4 year old son loves steam trains and can tell you how a steam engine works in great detail.
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26th August 2018, 04:25 PM
Thread: September Prize Draw # 125
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23rd July 2018, 12:58 PM
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HEADS UP I went on Sunday. I missed having Screw It Screws...
I went on Sunday. I missed having Screw It Screws and Timbecon there. But, if the new organiser didn't buy out the show then maybe we wouldn't have had one at all this year. So here's hoping it grows...
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20th July 2018, 02:56 PM
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HEADS UP If you are thinking about getting one, I'd head...
If you are thinking about getting one, I'd head to the show whether you buy it there or not. After watching a couple of demos by Col, you'll pick up lots of tips and tricks that you won't get from...
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27th June 2018, 02:20 PM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
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3rd June 2018, 07:05 PM
Thread: Travelling to London
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READ ME! I wanted to get to Classic Hand Tools...
I wanted to get to Classic Hand Tools (classichandtools.co.uk) while over there but they were closed for a long weekend - I had some stuff shipped to our office instead. Have a look on their website...
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3rd June 2018, 05:16 PM
Thread: Just one more router table build
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I've got the Kreg top and fence on top of a pine...
I've got the Kreg top and fence on top of a pine frame which I'm yet to fill in with cupboard and drawers.
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15th May 2018, 09:01 PM
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Yes. I've got a post on here from a few years...
Yes. I've got a post on here from a few years ago, although its not much value now because the pics had disappeared. I just couldn't get a decent sliding dovetail joint - eventually found the cause...
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12th May 2018, 01:34 PM
Thread: Kreg or beladonia router table
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I've just built my own stand and put a Kreg table...
I've just built my own stand and put a Kreg table top and Kreg fence on it. I love it. While assembling one of the fence components, I stripped some thread - was my fault. After an email to Kreg,...
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20th April 2018, 08:35 AM
Thread: April/May 2018 - PRIZE DRAW # 123
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29th March 2018, 08:43 PM
Thread: Brisbane TWWS - Is it dying ?
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Spot on Chris. The Illawarra show was small last...
Spot on Chris. The Illawarra show was small last year, but not really too much smaller than what the Sydney show now is, especially given it was their first show!!!
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8th March 2018, 01:51 PM
Thread: MARCH/APRIL2018 - Prize Draw # 122
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