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7th March 2024, 08:17 AM
Thread: Brad point bits - where?
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Brad point bits - where?
I'm looking for some good quality metric brad point bits. The ones I've found at the usual places seem cheapish
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6th February 2024, 08:43 AM
Thread: Bangood dowel jig - outstanding!
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Good work! :) I found their provided dowels...
Good work! :)
I found their provided dowels weren't that consistently accurate. Some were too tight and some too loose. Anyway a trip to Bunnings fixed that! You may get a better batch.
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27th January 2024, 12:21 PM
Thread: Bangood dowel jig - outstanding!
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Does that mean you like it or don't like it?
Does that mean you like it or don't like it?
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24th January 2024, 08:11 PM
Thread: Bangood dowel jig - outstanding!
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Bangood dowel jig - outstanding!
My high end dowel jig journey started with the Dowelmax and despite its accuracy and build quality, I found having to reconfigure the jig when changing from an edge/edge joint to a face/edge joint to...
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25th November 2023, 11:46 AM
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I know you asked about oil but I make my own wipe...
I know you asked about oil but I make my own wipe on poly. 50% poly and 50% turps
I also make my own danish oil. 33% turps, 33% tung or boiled linseed oil, 33% poly
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22nd November 2023, 06:55 PM
Thread: Fine Woodworking Magazines x 100
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SOLD: I'm interested but how old are these?
I'm interested but how old are these?
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17th November 2023, 08:44 AM
Thread: Incra box joint jig - brilliant
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I use Freud's box cutter set but if I want larger...
I use Freud's box cutter set but if I want larger than 3/8" I can use my Dewalt dado set but that's rare.
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15th November 2023, 01:55 PM
Thread: Incra's Box Joint Jig or Make one?
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Poll: Good choice. I'm sure you'll be happy with it. ...
Good choice. I'm sure you'll be happy with it. Have a look at the video on getting that 0.006" gap on the review I posted. That video was a game changer for me and is an improvement on Incras...
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15th November 2023, 08:11 AM
Thread: Incra's Box Joint Jig or Make one?
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Poll: None whatsoever. I mainly use the same size slots...
None whatsoever. I mainly use the same size slots (3/8") for most projects so I don't have to adjust anything but when I do I use those measurements I mentioned in the review and get perfect results...
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14th November 2023, 07:12 AM
Thread: Incra's Box Joint Jig or Make one?
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Poll: I posted this a while ago. Incra box joint...
I posted this a while ago.
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4th November 2023, 11:13 AM
Thread: Festool Domino 500 accessories
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SOLD: It's sold
It's sold
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4th November 2023, 10:42 AM
Thread: Festool Domino 500 accessories
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SOLD: Waiting for payment but will let you know if it...
Waiting for payment but will let you know if it falls through
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3rd November 2023, 08:43 PM
Thread: Festool Domino 500 accessories
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SOLD: PM sent
PM sent
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3rd November 2023, 05:46 PM
Thread: Festool Domino 500 accessories
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SOLD: Festool Domino 500 accessories
I'm selling my Domiplate and Dockplate XL and cradle to hold the domino vertically. The dockplate and cradle was brilliant and quick for making mortices for small boxes which I no longer make. One of...
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4th August 2023, 05:04 PM
Thread: Push sticks and blocks
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I take your point about mechanical fasteners and...
I take your point about mechanical fasteners and I even have a Sawstop but these sacrificial heels get chewed up and I wanted a quick way of replacing them so I've made many replacements with the...
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3rd August 2023, 08:04 PM
Thread: Push sticks and blocks
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This is my lot of push blocks. The one on the...
This is my lot of push blocks. The one on the left is based on a Steve Ramsey design and the ones next to them are based on the templates mentioned above and are my favourites. I also use grippy...
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30th July 2023, 01:52 PM
Thread: Carbon coating your table saw surface
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No I'm not taking this personally, I'm just...
No I'm not taking this personally, I'm just crapped off that my thread about a product that I think is good and I wanted to pass on my experience so that it might help someone, has been completely...
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29th July 2023, 07:30 PM
Thread: Carbon coating your table saw surface
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So is he lying? Does he honestly believe in the...
So is he lying? Does he honestly believe in the product? How do you know? I agree with him having used the product so just maybe he does believe in the product. You are basically painting all...
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29th July 2023, 10:31 AM
Thread: Carbon coating your table saw surface
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Another video worth watching ........
Another video worth watching ..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0oARF_W5uk for those interested.
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29th July 2023, 08:35 AM
Thread: Carbon coating your table saw surface
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A very cynical reply from someone who hasn't...
A very cynical reply from someone who hasn't tried the product, but I admit that in some cases influencers do receive kick backs, inducements etc and I do take some of them with a grain of salt but I...
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27th July 2023, 01:08 PM
Thread: Carbon coating your table saw surface
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Just reporting back after 9 months of applying...
Just reporting back after 9 months of applying Carbon Coat and the surface is still as slick and shiny as it was and doesn't need any maintenance. All I've done is occasionally wiped the surface with...
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3rd June 2023, 10:31 AM
Thread: Blade cut is wider than blade kerf
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0.25mm is about 10 thou and I've read that under...
0.25mm is about 10 thou and I've read that under 4 thou is an acceptable tolerance. Sawstop say that 10 thou is acceptable but like you that was the deviation I was getting and as a result, wider...
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19th May 2023, 09:37 AM
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Yes they've had complaints but I think that's a...
Yes they've had complaints but I think that's a bit overly harsh. I don't own their jointer but I do own a few of their other machines and they work fine and have been reliable, particularly their...
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18th April 2023, 08:30 PM
Thread: Incra box joint jig - brilliant
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It all depends on how many boxes you make and...
It all depends on how many boxes you make and whether you have the surplus funds. I've found repeatability, accuracy and safety better on the Incra jig but I agree its not $369 better but sometimes...
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8th February 2023, 01:11 PM
Thread: # 137 Jan/Feb 2023
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DRAWN - PART CLAIMED I'm in No your not! Ya should have entered...
I'm in
No your not!
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22nd January 2023, 03:06 PM
Thread: Help me with some table saw cut questions
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1. The blade guard should be removed when its in...
1. The blade guard should be removed when its in the way, like narrow cuts. You obviously can't use the guard and the Grriper at the same time. Kick back (and sawing a finger off) is your enemy. If a...
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11th January 2023, 02:22 PM
Thread: Incra box joint jig - brilliant
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Incra box joint jig - brilliant
I would describe myself as a "box joint aholic". I've made dozens of boxes using them. I really like the final look and so does my family. Over the years I've made 4 jigs including my most recent,...
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8th January 2023, 07:52 AM
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I use bladecote ( Bostik Bladecote (Formerly...
I use bladecote ( Bostik Bladecote (Formerly Dricote) 320ml New : Amazon.com.au: Home Improvement ) and it works well and a can lasts for ages.
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23rd December 2022, 07:50 AM
Thread: Credit Card Scam
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Recently I got 5, bet365 transactions on my...
Recently I got 5, bet365 transactions on my credit card. Interestingly the CBA rang me and asked me if these were legitimate and cancelled the card immediately. Not often would I say the bank...
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15th December 2022, 04:56 PM
Thread: Table Saw Fence & Rails
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DONE: I'm in Warragul, so a fellow Gippslander. I would...
I'm in Warragul, so a fellow Gippslander. I would be asking around $300 given the quality of the fence, rails and Wixey DRO
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15th December 2022, 12:26 PM
Thread: Table Saw Fence & Rails
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DONE: I have the Sawstop rails and fence as well as a...
I have the Sawstop rails and fence as well as a Wixey DRO in perfect condition which I replaced with an Incra system but I think it might be too expensive for your saw. Let us know
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23rd November 2022, 11:15 AM
Thread: Carbon coating your table saw surface
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I contacted Carbon Method and the free shipping...
I contacted Carbon Method and the free shipping offer is America only. No surprise there!
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22nd November 2022, 09:41 PM
Thread: Carbon coating your table saw surface
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I stand corrected and apologise but my chrome...
I stand corrected and apologise but my chrome browser at the time of order didn't have this banner but firefox does now. Go figure
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22nd November 2022, 11:43 AM
Thread: Carbon coating your table saw surface
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They don't offer free shipping even in contiguous...
They don't offer free shipping even in contiguous North America but you're right there's no way known a USA company would ship to Australia for free except if you're an Amazon prime member or they...
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22nd November 2022, 08:54 AM
Thread: Carbon coating your table saw surface
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No they don't! Where did you see that? No where...
No they don't! Where did you see that? No where on their web site do they mention free shipping.
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21st November 2022, 09:32 PM
Thread: Carbon coating your table saw surface
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Sucked in, yes. Regrets, none!
Sucked in, yes. Regrets, none!
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21st November 2022, 06:53 AM
Thread: Carbon coating your table saw surface
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There isn't one! I had to order direct from...
There isn't one! I had to order direct from Carbon Method
The price is $79 USD for a kit which they claim only covers one tool but I found it covers a table saw with enough left over to cover a... -
20th November 2022, 05:10 PM
Thread: Carbon coating your table saw surface
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Carbon coating your table saw surface
You’ve heard of the YouTube influencer well I well and truly got influenced after watching this video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_HVA391T0E&t=4s ) and a few others including this one (...
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16th November 2022, 03:20 PM
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QUEENSLAND Where are the pics?
Where are the pics?
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9th November 2022, 09:02 AM
Thread: NSW wanted, Table Saw rip fence
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WANTED:N.S.W.. I just replaced my Sawstop fence and rails with...
I just replaced my Sawstop fence and rails with the Incra LS-TS system so they are sitting idle at the moment but I don't know if they would fit your saw or how I could get it to you given its weight...
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7th November 2022, 07:46 AM
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N.S.W. I'll take it. PM sent
I'll take it. PM sent
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23rd October 2022, 08:48 PM
Thread: Under $1000 Thicknesser Recommedation
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https://www.timbecon.com.au/sherwood-13in-deluxe-t...
https://www.timbecon.com.au/sherwood-13in-deluxe-thicknesser-with-helical-spiral-head
I bought this on special a few months ago and it works well. Good value for a spiral head thicknesser with a 5... -
17th October 2022, 10:00 PM
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Agreed! I use an old blanket
Agreed!
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17th October 2022, 12:18 PM
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+2 to silverglide but Ubeaut's wax works just as...
+2 to silverglide but Ubeaut's wax works just as well but requires a bit more elbow grease. I have a 4 step cleaning routine for all my cast iron surfaces
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13th October 2022, 01:39 PM
Thread: Tensioning jig for bandsaw
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EZ tension arrived today after a slow 4 week...
EZ tension arrived today after a slow 4 week delivery and I must say I'm actually impressed. I tried it with a 1/4" and 1/2" blade and the tension indicator on the bandsaw was actually pointing to...
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6th October 2022, 01:59 PM
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Thanks guys, that really helped I'm so glad...
Thanks guys, that really helped
I'm so glad there are Aussie companies that make these. Mannetje, North east has just about every size so I will order. I didn't know what they were called and a... -
6th October 2022, 07:53 AM
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Domino improvement - replacement fence and depth locking knobs
I just watched this video .....Save time with this Domino hack! - YouTube and while I have not had fence drift I thought they were a great idea so I used the link provided and ordered them. I got an...
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2nd October 2022, 10:19 PM
Thread: Tensioning jig for bandsaw
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I ordered 3 by 3/16" blades from the same...
I ordered 3 by 3/16" blades from the same manufacturer at the same time expecting them to be at the same tension but they weren't so they were obviously of different lengths assuming they were of the...
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2nd October 2022, 02:02 PM
Thread: Tensioning jig for bandsaw
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I tensioned my 1/2" blade to where I felt it was...
I tensioned my 1/2" blade to where I felt it was right and adjusted the pointer to point to 1/2". It was pointing close to 3/4", so yes the tension indicator was way off as most are. After that...
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1st October 2022, 04:00 PM
Thread: Tensioning jig for bandsaw
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Neil, my aging ears aren't good enough to use...
Neil, my aging ears aren't good enough to use that method. I just watched 2 conflicting youtube videos. Using the blade section near the upper wheel, one said push the blade and make sure you don't...