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15th February 2024, 09:26 AM
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Re Callide C4 From an outsider with no...
Re Callide C4
From an outsider with no knowledge of the industry one thing struck me immediately as I watched the animation. It stated the ACS (which I assume is a last ditch type of failsafe... -
6th February 2024, 08:36 AM
Thread: Kitchen benchtop reno - which finish?
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Hi TMac I used the Cabots Benchtop Clear -...
Hi TMac
I used the Cabots Benchtop Clear - water based - on the tassie oak kitchen benchtop. 3 coats applied with one of those little Uni-Pro mini microfibre rollers & an edging pad for cutting... -
31st January 2024, 09:39 AM
Thread: Sutton and P&N
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Would I be right in thinking the only difference...
Would I be right in thinking the only difference between Sutton Vipers and Suttons other drill brands such as Silver Bullet and Blue Bullet is the split point grind on the Vipers? They are all M2...
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17th January 2024, 08:19 AM
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Just checked their website and they are not...
Just checked their website and they are not offering any new subscriptions. The parent company, Paragon Media, apparently discontinued a few other of their magazine titles mid 2023. Looks like it...
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19th September 2023, 09:09 AM
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Hi Lyle I also have the Gerni 9000. I rate it...
Hi Lyle
I also have the Gerni 9000. I rate it fairly well and good value for the 4 years I've had it. Lot of use as dust extractor hooked up to ROS and portable router, plus general dirt and... -
14th September 2023, 10:20 AM
Thread: How to fill cracks in deck from sleepers
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Black Sika 291 marine sealant could be your...
Black Sika 291 marine sealant could be your (expensive) friend here. Sandable once it has fully cured. It will be time consuming using a caulking gun to squirt it into the gaps but has been proven...
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5th September 2023, 09:17 AM
Thread: Luci Clear casting resin
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My experience with Luciclear is the 2 factors...
My experience with Luciclear is the 2 factors influencing the cure time are temperature and the mixing ratios. Cooler temperatures do extend the curing time but don't discount the mixing ratio,...
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17th August 2023, 10:10 AM
Thread: Decking screw choice
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Hi VJ I think all those stainless 304 screws...
Hi VJ
I think all those stainless 304 screws are much of a muchness. My own preference is square drive, but not for any real reason, thats just what I prefer. Check that the flutes in the... -
29th July 2023, 09:54 AM
Thread: Nova Scroll Chuck jaw compatibility
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Thanks Skew, thats good news, it's safe for me to...
Thanks Skew, thats good news, it's safe for me to order a set.
The scroll chuck came with an old TL1000 I picked up second hand some years back. I don't actually have the original Post or C... -
28th July 2023, 06:38 PM
Thread: Nova Scroll Chuck jaw compatibility
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Hi Skew Its just called the 'Nova scroll...
Hi Skew
Its just called the 'Nova scroll chuck' according to the manual, it's just shy of 100mm diameter and was their original model introduced about 1988 (I think). It has a 'C' type spanner... -
27th July 2023, 09:42 PM
Thread: Nova Scroll Chuck jaw compatibility
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Nova Scroll Chuck jaw compatibility
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I have a Nova scroll chuck (the original type model) with only the standard jaws that came with it. Are the Nova jaws currently available for the more recent type Nova chucks also... -
16th July 2023, 11:49 AM
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You're right jack620. It would have helped if I...
You're right jack620. It would have helped if I had read the original post correctly and not gone off on a tangent like a dill. I've amended my reply.
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16th July 2023, 09:40 AM
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Hi 419 Can't help you with someone to...
Hi 419
Can't help you with someone to fabricate a new riving knife... but the riving knife should be thinner than the kerf of the blade you are using otherwise the riving knife will bind in the... -
15th July 2023, 06:39 PM
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That would be great thanks DJ. I will send you a...
That would be great thanks DJ. I will send you a PM tonight.
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14th July 2023, 09:37 AM
Thread: Seperating floorboards
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From your photos I think the only way to separate...
From your photos I think the only way to separate into individual 'planks' is via the ends of tongue and groove joint. Your second photo shows the small gap between the end of the tongue and the...
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13th July 2023, 09:44 AM
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Thanks all. A dovetailed repair would look...
Thanks all.
A dovetailed repair would look pretty classy. Problem is my hands would be shaking so much in fear of stuffing the spool that in all likelihood I would make an irreparable mistake.
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12th July 2023, 11:36 AM
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That would be pretty good for size. Thanks DJ.
That would be pretty good for size. Thanks DJ.
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12th July 2023, 10:19 AM
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Northern silky oak for fishing reel repair
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I'm trying to source some northern silky oak to repair damage to an old 'Perfect' brand fishing reel spool, circa 1920's to 1930's. The photos landed in the wrong order but the third one... -
29th June 2023, 10:06 AM
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Thank you very much Ian. Good reading and full...
Thank you very much Ian. Good reading and full of the right info.
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24th June 2023, 10:12 AM
Thread: New large shed - lighting help
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Hi wanna shed My shed is 12m x 9m x 3m high...
Hi wanna shed
My shed is 12m x 9m x 3m high but the actual workshop area is about 7m x 9m (rest is storage and laundry/toilet). I have 3 rows of 3 x double battens with fluoro daylight tubes in... -
23rd June 2023, 10:09 AM
Thread: Falcon ute starter solenoid
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Get it replaced. As a person who tends to delay...
Get it replaced. As a person who tends to delay the inevitable when replacing worn parts on my ute (ie she'll be right for a little while longer) I am well qualified to give this advice.:U
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20th June 2023, 10:18 AM
Thread: Putting A Tarp On Carpet
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How about some dodgy second hand carpet or large...
How about some dodgy second hand carpet or large mats (scavenge either from local kerbside garbage pickup or local recycling facility) to lay over the original carpet to protect it. Fix it in place...
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18th June 2023, 09:18 AM
Thread: Getting a key for a screen door
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Not wishing to derail the OP's thread ... but is...
Not wishing to derail the OP's thread ... but is there a trick to getting the barrel out. I had this same issue a month or so ago when replacing a broken screen door lock. Had to resort to cutting...
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3rd June 2023, 09:29 AM
Thread: GKT 55 GCE Professional 0° error
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Hi Jaded62 Have you watched the video on the...
Hi Jaded62
Have you watched the video on the Bosch website about how NOT to adjust the bevel settings for your saw? If the T knobs are tightened while pushing down on the saw (even lightly) the... -
9th April 2023, 07:55 AM
Thread: Japanese Chisels - Set 5 - 7 chisels
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SOLD: I'll take them thanks WP..... regards Twosheds
I'll take them thanks WP..... regards Twosheds
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13th March 2023, 08:03 AM
Thread: Can you spot the issue here?
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I thought it was obvious. It doesn't have a...
I thought it was obvious. It doesn't have a chimney so won't be able to draw the smoke away.
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8th March 2023, 08:34 AM
Thread: How to finish huon pine coasters
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Thats a good update Dengue. Ten years of...
Thats a good update Dengue. Ten years of serviceable life for a frequently used surface is a pretty good result and a handy benchmark for those using Kunos oils. During the past 5-6 years I have...
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22nd February 2023, 09:02 AM
Thread: Verandah Dry root advise.
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I think Mountain Ash is right - it does look like...
I think Mountain Ash is right - it does look like douglas fir. If that is the case be prepared to find more rotted timber when you commence repairs and remove whatever cladding/lining there is. ...
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22nd February 2023, 08:48 AM
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Hi Crowie Same thing happened to me. I...
Hi Crowie
Same thing happened to me. I inherited a dozen or so new unused belts from my father after he passed away. They had been sitting unused for more than 5 years after I acquired them, so... -
10th February 2023, 08:21 AM
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I hope I don't sound like too much of a numby but...
I hope I don't sound like too much of a numby but what is the purpose of the tracking app?
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28th January 2023, 07:46 AM
Thread: tiny font arghhhh
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Hi Sheddie On my PC I use the zoom control...
Hi Sheddie
On my PC I use the zoom control which is accessed thru the 'settings' menu for the PC (not the woodwork forum settings). My zoom is permanently set at 170% for everything I bring up on... -
No blade guard, no push stick, leaning over the...
No blade guard, no push stick, leaning over the unguarded blade, no safety glasses and most importantly no hector the protector.... what could possibly go wrong.
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7th January 2023, 08:11 AM
Thread: Carbitool/Sutton
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Hey China, you're not the only one. Your post...
Hey China, you're not the only one. Your post was the first I had heard of it, so I googled carbitool vs sutton and it linked to a Sutton Tools announcement it had purchased Carb-I-Tool in 2018. ...
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20th December 2022, 09:52 AM
Thread: things to ponder over Christmas...
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I think it is like pruning a fruit tree. When...
I think it is like pruning a fruit tree. When the unwanted branches are lopped off all of the nutrients are directed towards the remaining limbs resulting in more vigorous growth. Now I'm not...
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31st October 2022, 09:19 AM
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I've been thinking that I need a bigger shed. ...
I've been thinking that I need a bigger shed. What do you reckon?
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26th October 2022, 08:14 AM
Thread: Workshop Size
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I can see a 6.0m x 5.6m area that would make an...
I can see a 6.0m x 5.6m area that would make an even better workshop, plus it has roller door access to the driveway.
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16th October 2022, 09:05 AM
Thread: Check out this bench!!!
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Too good to stay in the shed and get dusty. I'd...
Too good to stay in the shed and get dusty. I'd have to move it into the house for use as a dining room sideboard.
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14th October 2022, 09:46 AM
Thread: Drill doctors
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Hi Brett57 Pretty much what snowgum has said,...
Hi Brett57
Pretty much what snowgum has said, especially his pro/con list. I have the DD500X and have found it very good. I also have the drill sharpening jig for my Tormek grinder. In... -
3rd October 2022, 10:24 AM
Thread: redgum tabletop
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Hi Huon.... the Luciclear casting resin is a 2:1...
Hi Huon.... the Luciclear casting resin is a 2:1 ratio epoxy. I'm not sure whether it is thinner than other brands of epoxies used for filling voids in timber, however it will run into the smallest...
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2nd October 2022, 09:01 AM
Thread: redgum tabletop
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+1 for epoxy. I use Luciclear casting resin to...
+1 for epoxy. I use Luciclear casting resin to fill all those small (and large) imperfections.
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20th July 2022, 04:17 PM
Thread: Bosch GEX 40-150 ROS
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Thanks Crowie and Treecycle. Still can't find...
Thanks Crowie and Treecycle. Still can't find one, the Bosch website link shows no stock at the retailer. And no old stock at de Rossi either. Plan A is no go.
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12th July 2022, 06:14 PM
Thread: Bosch GEX 40-150 ROS
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Bosch GEX 40-150 ROS
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I currently have a Bosch GEX 125 AVE Professional ROS which is permanently connected to overhead dust extraction inside the shed. It is too cumbersome to move everything outside and a... -
11th July 2022, 11:46 AM
Thread: Tool kit recommendations
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Hi Sam. Just my experiences. Usually in a off...
Hi Sam.
Just my experiences. Usually in a off the shelf combination kit you wind up with some tools either you don't need or are not good quality, so what BobL said is a great idea. I have a... -
9th June 2022, 01:18 PM
Thread: Deep Cut Power Saws - Available?
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What BobL said. I forgot what it was like last...
What BobL said. I forgot what it was like last time I tied to rip some 2 x 8 recycled ironbark with my trusty 20 year old Ryobi 7" saw. Almost let out some magic smoke.
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9th June 2022, 10:13 AM
Thread: Deep Cut Power Saws - Available?
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Hi H + F Just an out of the box thought.......
Hi H + F
Just an out of the box thought.... cut each side of the post with your 9" circular saw which leaves about 2" square in the centre. The posts could be clamped together to do say five or... -
7th June 2022, 09:08 AM
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So you have about 45 well seasoned hardwood...
So you have about 45 well seasoned hardwood sleepers in total to do. I think you may need to find some equipment which is a bit more heavy duty (ie much bigger).
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7th April 2022, 09:35 AM
Thread: Glyphosate Treated Wood
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Hi Cava, that is a very interesting question...
Hi Cava, that is a very interesting question you've put forward. Although I don't have any specific knowledge about the food safety of glyphosate killed timber I can tell you that if you've eaten...
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24th November 2021, 08:42 AM
Thread: Seeking advice re. slabs and epoxy?
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Hi again Mr B The luciclear usually cures hard...
Hi again Mr B
The luciclear usually cures hard within 24 hours or maybe a bit longer if it's cold. But if you don't add quite enough of the hardener it can take 2-3 days or longer for it to... -
22nd November 2021, 08:36 AM
Thread: Seeking advice re. slabs and epoxy?
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Hi Mr Brush If you are using the untinted...
Hi Mr Brush
If you are using the untinted clear epoxy to fill the defects I am assuming you wish for the defects (gum veins etc) to become a feature of your slab ie you will be able to see, for... -
16th November 2021, 10:23 AM
Thread: 8” jointer buying advice
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Hi Sawhack My advice is to buy the best you...
Hi Sawhack
My advice is to buy the best you can afford. I have a powermatic 8" jointer with a helical head and it is a great unit, much much better than the carbatec combo jointer/thicky it...