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For those of you interested, I found some quality, contemporary stainless steel 5mm pins and matching sleeves that, although still pricey, are better value than anything similar I've found in...

Thanks everyone. I've tried a few more different 3/16" and 5mm drill bits and all resulted in poor fits, so I'm concerned that even if I invest in an 8mm collet cone and 5mm Festool drill router bit,...

I only have a basic router (Makita RP0900X1) but there is an optional 8mm collet cone available for it.

And this looks to be the correct Festool 5mm drill router bit.

As another poster...

Anyone know where I can get a 5mm brad point or spiral router bit with a 1/4" or 3/8" shank? Prefer Australian online or local Brisbane retailer if possible. It seems everywhere I look it's either...

Thanks everyone. Have never done this before and I'm a new router owner. Looks like I should pick up a router boring bit. Is this the same as a spiral cut bit or is it different again?

I can't seem to get snug fitting shelf support holes. I bought simple 5mm steel pin shelf supports from Bunnings, which fit reasonably snugly in some machine made shelving units I have, but I can't...

Hi soundman, no obsession as such. It's just as a relative newbie I got the impression that clean-up is harder, application is less forgiving and more yellowing results over time with oil-based...

Thanks Xanthorrhoeas. I suspect in the room the desk will be used that it may actually look better with no added colour or warmth to the hoop pine, so I might be able to get away with no shellec. The...

Thanks RoyG for your comprehensive reply! I'll try out your suggestion and do some comparisons between clearcote only and shellac + clearcote on some hoop pine scraps and see what I like.

I'm building a desk in hoop pine and am looking for recommendations for a water based clear coat finish.

I've done a little research and found the following products:

Cabots Cabothane Clear...

I'm half way through building a really basic first workbench like this but with a heavy recycled wooden fire door as a benchtop and an apron and wood vise on front. I have a couple of questions:

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Thanks for all the advice. I decided to pass on the opportunity.

Sorry, a bit confused now. Some people say it's a bargain, others a rip-off? :?

What would you class as "real wood" for $1000?

I'm kind of tempted, because it's right there (I don't need to go...

Sorry, I probably wasn't clear. I'm dealing not with my neighbour but with the people who are doing the demolition work, and they actually own the salvage yard as well, so they know how much they can...

OK, have more info:

They want $22 / lm

6500 x 300 x 50 Australian Oregon x 9 straight, denailed boards

Given what some have said above, that sounds like a fair price?

I'm not a great woodworker :U so it's probably best that I do some "rustic" stuff on wood that's equally sub-par :;

Thanks for all the great advice. I'll haggle with them and let you know the outcome.

A neighbour is demolishing an old carport from the 1970s and the roof trusses are oregon (he says) about 7000 x 300 x 40 I'd guess x 7 lengths. All straight, denailed and in good nick. They're...

I've read the forums and found a few workbench websites. At this stage I just want to build a study, basic bench and I have a plan from a book, which seems easy enough.

I guess what I was really...

Hi I'm new to the forum and just (re)starting woodwork after a looooong absence (last did it at school but was good at it and had a fully equipped metal and woodwork shop at home).

My question...