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11th July 2017, 06:45 AM
Thread: Picture Framing Machinery
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He does have the pinner and hasnt used them in...
He does have the pinner and hasnt used them in quite a while. I know he was thinking about selling.
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27th February 2014, 08:24 AM
Thread: Dressing a Grinding Wheel
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I think I have watched all his videos over the...
I think I have watched all his videos over the last 3-4 years. Very good teacher and covers everything in great detail. He sometimes gets on his rants about government and other issues which i like...
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25th February 2014, 07:48 AM
Thread: Is this Jarrah?
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So hard in Australia. Sounds like all timbers...
So hard in Australia. Sounds like all timbers pretty much look the same :(
Not having done much work with hardwood, do all the timbers here mentioned take glue ok? Just regular pva or will I need... -
22nd February 2014, 09:36 PM
Thread: Is this Jarrah?
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Thanks for all the replies :) When I cut it up...
Thanks for all the replies :)
When I cut it up some more I will try and get some closer pics. Its very hard! Can see why people say that some recycled timber is just to old and hard to use. Either... -
22nd February 2014, 02:46 PM
Thread: Is this Jarrah?
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Is this Jarrah?
Hi all,
In need of some dense hardwood for some bandsaw guides, not having anything laying around I went out to the tip shop recycle center this morning and looked through the wood pile. Had a few... -
22nd February 2014, 08:40 AM
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Sorry I cant be much assistance for being local,...
Sorry I cant be much assistance for being local, but whats the major issue you are having with the Triton saw? Is it getting the blade parallel to the fence or getting the fence square?
I found... -
21st February 2014, 07:00 AM
Thread: MFT Inspired Torsion Box table/bench
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Thanks for all the replies :) anyone hsve any...
Thanks for all the replies :) anyone hsve any suggestions on what finish to use onn the rest of the mdf for protection?
Oil? Varnish?
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20th February 2014, 07:58 PM
Thread: MFT Inspired Torsion Box table/bench
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MFT Inspired Torsion Box table/bench
Thought I would show you guys my Festool inspired work table. Mainly to be used for assembly, hand held power tool use and occasional hand tool use.
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4th February 2014, 08:06 AM
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Yep, not very much for the work Ive already done...
Yep, not very much for the work Ive already done with it.
Has the mitre guage although I'm not sure how accurate it is. Ive never liked those things. very sloppy in the guide for it.
It has the... -
1st February 2014, 06:35 PM
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Wanted: guard support and overhead guard triton saw bench.
Hi all.
Some of you might have seen that I recently picked up a second hand triton saw bench.
One catch was it didnt come with overhead guard or the guard support. Does anyone here have one? Or... -
1st February 2014, 04:34 PM
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Thanks for the replies :) Cleaned up the table...
Thanks for the replies :)
Cleaned up the table fairly well. Was used at owner/builder site and I think was used as just a workbench for part of its life. Nice and clean now though.
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28th January 2014, 08:17 AM
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First Triton Purchase - 2nd Hand Powered Saw Table
Hi all,
Well I purchased my first triton product last night. Its a second hand Powered Saw table (really wanted to get a 2000) but this one came up local for $50 so I really hope its worth it.
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10th January 2012, 06:44 PM
Thread: Picture Framing Machinery
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Picture Framing Machinery
Hi everyone,
My old man has just gotten hold of some machinery that was left to him after his brother in laws death. The 3 main machines are a Morso Guillotine, Morso 1001 underpinner and a Seal... -
18th September 2011, 08:48 PM
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Building Joes 4x4 - Require CNC cut parts (Who is looking for work?)
Hi everyone,
I am now working on the build of a Joes 4x4 CNC - R&P Version
I need someone to cut me out the MDF and HDPE parts required for the build. I can buy them from Joe himself but he... -
7th August 2011, 01:07 PM
Thread: Reverse Bandsaw Blades?
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haha, I feel so stupid now! You cant half tell I...
haha, I feel so stupid now! You cant half tell I havnt had a Band Saw for long :)
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7th August 2011, 12:13 PM
Thread: Reverse Bandsaw Blades?
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Reverse Bandsaw Blades?
Hi everyone. Just got a quick question about bandsaw blades. My bandsaw needs a blade that runs clockwise as is most saws ive ever seen.
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3rd August 2011, 02:40 PM
Thread: Bandsaw base - DIY?
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Bandsaw base - DIY?
Hi everyone,
I recently purchased a Band saw - In "excellent" condition - Excuse the sarcasm here....
Being an ebay item there is not much really I can do about the condition. Was advertised as... -
31st July 2011, 09:41 PM
Thread: Impact driver difference
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Ive got a Makita BTD140 18V and love it, make...
Ive got a Makita BTD140 18V and love it, make sure you get the 3 Ah batteries though.
A few guys at work have the Panasonic drivers and im not really a fan of them, they feel like they have a bit... -
31st July 2011, 09:21 PM
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Ive got the Makita - Had it for 6 years and hasnt...
Ive got the Makita - Had it for 6 years and hasnt let me down. Well worth the Price
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29th July 2011, 10:37 PM
Thread: New scroll saw needed
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Care to share some more information as to why?...
Care to share some more information as to why? Have you had problems with this machine?
EDIT: Pulled out the big scroll saw at work and its defiantly not anything to get excited about, as... -
26th July 2011, 09:08 PM
Thread: New scroll saw needed
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Wanted to go down to Carbatec on the weekend and...
Wanted to go down to Carbatec on the weekend and rang them just to see if they actually had it in stock, which they dont :( Will be there this week sometime though so will have to go down this...
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25th July 2011, 11:33 PM
Thread: Have you seen his latest project?
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Just got an email via his Mailing list that I am...
Just got an email via his Mailing list that I am subscribed too with his new Youtube video of the jointer.
‪Homemade jointer‬‏ - YouTube
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21st July 2011, 07:21 PM
Thread: Have you seen his latest project?
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He does some great one of a kind work, thats for...
He does some great one of a kind work, thats for sure!
Too much time on his hands? This is his job. In an interview I read on the net he gave up his IT job to follow his dreams of woodworking. Now... -
20th July 2011, 09:53 PM
Thread: New scroll saw needed
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Im going to go down and have a play around with...
Im going to go down and have a play around with the scroll saws this weekend. If I end up going down the carbatec route over the EX21 i will be getting a 12" sander too. Does carbatec give much in...
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20th July 2011, 12:05 AM
Thread: New scroll saw needed
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Thats a good saving. Its not showing up in the...
Thats a good saving. Its not showing up in the Melbourne online store though, maybe they dont have it.
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19th July 2011, 10:11 PM
Thread: New scroll saw needed
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New scroll saw needed
Hi everyone,
Well time has come to upgrade my $60 ebay GMC Scroll saw to something more reliable and accurate. I am really stuck between 2 choices.
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11th June 2011, 06:55 PM
Thread: Rich Walnut Stain help - Whats missing?
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Well, here are a few pics of the finished Cot and...
Well, here are a few pics of the finished Cot and Change table. (well the change table isnt quite finished in these pics, the top section which holds the mat in place wasnt screwed on yet)
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10th June 2011, 09:17 AM
Thread: Rich Walnut Stain help - Whats missing?
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Never updated ts thread with pics, will do that...
Never updated ts thread with pics, will do that later on tonight when im at home.
As for removing the Cabots stuff, I used a cabinet scraper and then sanded back. It left a few marks in the knots... -
30th May 2011, 08:13 PM
Thread: $89 Aldi shop vac is back
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Funny. I was reading this thread last night...
Funny. I was reading this thread last night thinking "I wish I had one of those vacs"
Coming home from work today, checking out the hard rubbish as you do for any timber or similar usable items, I... -
29th May 2011, 10:09 PM
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Newbie to Milling - Where to find information?
Hi all!
As the title says, im a newbie when it comes to proper timber milling. Latly ive been having some fun resawing any decent sized firewood from my mates property. He doesnt have much in the... -
23rd May 2011, 08:03 AM
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I have looked at the Combo machines, how much...
I have looked at the Combo machines, how much would I need for a decent one?
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22nd May 2011, 07:54 PM
Thread: DIY Clamps - WIP
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I got the Handles roughed out of my softer FJ...
I got the Handles roughed out of my softer FJ Merbau offcuts laminated together.
Was kind of stuck on how to do it safely and still be fairly accurate. I remember I have a cheap and nasty Hand... -
22nd May 2011, 07:30 PM
Thread: Newbies, be quick on this one.
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I too got on of these type of kits several years...
I too got on of these type of kits several years ago
Drill bits, brad points, masonary, spade bits, drum sanding attachments, heaps of screwdriver fittings, drill depth collars and and few other... -
22nd May 2011, 11:37 AM
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After thinking about what you are saying, there...
After thinking about what you are saying, there is no way to ensure parallel surfaces on jointer. But there isnt an easy way to square something like a 100x100 leg without a jointer.
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21st May 2011, 11:38 PM
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Thicknesser or Jointer - And Q's about which one
So im really looking forward to making a new solid timber workench using reclaimed hardwood.
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21st May 2011, 12:03 PM
Thread: Demountable joining of slabs
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Agreed on Zipbolts. We use them at work for the...
Agreed on Zipbolts. We use them at work for the kitchen benchtops.
We use the zip bolts to hold the bench together while 24hr epoxy fully cures. But there is no reason you could not rely on the... -
21st May 2011, 11:56 AM
Thread: DIY Clamps - WIP
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So weve been really busy at work filling big...
So weve been really busy at work filling big orders. Ended up getting the headstocks glued up last night. Will touch up and sand down today, also filling the gaps of my not so perfect joinery.
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11th May 2011, 10:42 PM
Thread: DIY Clamps - WIP
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Neal, Thats the one :) For some reason I thought...
Neal, Thats the one :) For some reason I thought it was a webpage, but that video brings back memories. He may have a website posting somewhere too.
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10th May 2011, 09:26 PM
Thread: DIY Clamps - WIP
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Got the head stocks drilled out and shaped around...
Got the head stocks drilled out and shaped around the nuts, Used some Epoxy to secure them in.
Should really have used larger timber, or smaller nuts. It will still work out, but doesnt look quite... -
9th May 2011, 08:50 PM
Thread: DIY Clamps - WIP
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DIY Clamps - WIP
I remember seeing on the net a while ago about some shop made DIY sash style clamps. Cant find the exact page, but I decided to try my hand at making some.
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4th May 2011, 01:28 PM
Thread: Newbie Needs Help - what timber to use?
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Thanks for the info everyone :) Matthews...
Thanks for the info everyone :)
Matthews Timber looks good, I will make a trip up there this weekend, hopefully bring some timber home with me :)
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3rd May 2011, 09:35 PM
Thread: cheapy workbench WiP.
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After drooling over so many different traditional...
After drooling over so many different traditional style benches that I would probably never use, I ended up building 2 benches like these ones from the plans on Woodgears aswell.
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2nd May 2011, 10:29 PM
Thread: Newbie Needs Help - what timber to use?
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Newbie Needs Help - what timber to use?
Hi everyone,
Im not really a Newbie when it comes to woodworking, and do quite a bit of work with just pine. Have made display cabinets, tv unit and a few other pieces of furniture.
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25th April 2011, 12:05 AM
Thread: Looking to get Festool - Melbourne
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Travel is not a really big issue, as long as they...
Travel is not a really big issue, as long as they have Weekend opening hours.
I will call up Ideal Tools and have a chat with them on Wednesday, thanks for linking me to their site.
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24th April 2011, 06:49 PM
Thread: Looking to get Festool - Melbourne
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Looking to get Festool - Melbourne
Hi Festool Fans!
We are looking to improve our production a bit in our workshop. We are looking to get an MFT3, TS-55 rail saw kit and a dust extraction vac.
We dont have enough room for a full... -
10th January 2011, 06:35 AM
Thread: Rich Walnut Stain help - Whats missing?
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Thanks for all the replies. This time I will use...
Thanks for all the replies. This time I will use the standard 3 step process. I also dont think there is enough Varnish in the mix as it is, I was going to put another coat of clear over the top...
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9th January 2011, 05:25 PM
Thread: Rich Walnut Stain help - Whats missing?
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Hmm, that looks nothing like the one I seen at...
Hmm, that looks nothing like the one I seen at Bunnings
Possibly may have been looking at a different Brand? I would assume they would be much the same though :(
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9th January 2011, 04:54 PM
Thread: Rich Walnut Stain help - Whats missing?
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Never a silly question in problem solving :) ...
Never a silly question in problem solving :)
Yes, stirred well with Paddle style Paint Stirrer before use. -
9th January 2011, 04:09 PM
Thread: Rich Walnut Stain help - Whats missing?
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Rich Walnut Stain help - Whats missing?
Hello everyone :)
I am currently staining a Set of Drawers/Change table for Baby #3
We wanted a nice dark colour and after a trip to Bunnings got a One step Cabots Rich Walnut Gloss Stain and... -
18th September 2010, 09:32 PM
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Ok, so no guesses what Im going to use then :) ...
Ok, so no guesses what Im going to use then :)
I had a look at my router just before, with my standard 6mm Straight bit fully plunged I get 55mm of depth, take away my top thickness (18mm MDF?)...