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12th October 2014, 07:29 PM
Thread: Best dustie for my new shed
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You guys should buy my Oneida Dusty advertised on...
You guys should buy my Oneida Dusty advertised on tho site. It's the Rolls Royce of dust extractors, so quiet you barely here it running and has to be miles better than those plastic ones you all...
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1st December 2005, 09:55 AM
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Terrific review Derek!! You do put in a big...
Terrific review Derek!!
You do put in a big effort, well done.
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29th November 2005, 11:32 PM
Thread: A Great Hammer Needed!!
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Both the Estwing and the Plumb are good hammers,...
Both the Estwing and the Plumb are good hammers, I have both. 24-26oz for framing, 20oz for finishing.
The Plumb is probably more durable than the Estwing as it has a fibreglass handle. The... -
29th November 2005, 11:08 PM
Thread: Which Airbrush!
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Which Airbrush!
Could someone recommend a good middle range airbrush to buy???????
I've heard that Pasche & Badger are good.
Ease of cleaning would be good.
Should I go external mix or internal? Are... -
12th November 2005, 04:19 AM
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Soundman, Asphalt is definately available in...
Soundman,
Asphalt is definately available in Australia. You drive on it everyday you know!!!!!
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10th November 2005, 01:29 PM
Thread: Mini Max Bandsaws
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Wirraway, How did you go with that bandsaw,...
Wirraway,
How did you go with that bandsaw, reason I ask is I may be interested in one myself.
I found that Agazzini distributors #:
For Wood Tools And Machinery Sales
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3rd November 2005, 10:55 AM
Thread: New (OCT 2005) Bessey Clamp Order
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Having been a Carpenter since the early 80's, I...
Having been a Carpenter since the early 80's, I have seen first hand the effect that inferior clamps can have on a jobsite. Vibration can cause inferior clamps to give (where Bessey's don't), and due...
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25th October 2005, 09:47 AM
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I believe that there is a new Porter Cable router...
I believe that there is a new Porter Cable router that is adjustable from the top of a router table.
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19th October 2005, 12:09 PM
Thread: New (OCT 2005) Bessey Clamp Order
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Burn, Just a note to thank you for your...
Burn,
Just a note to thank you for your efforts & considerable time, the prices seem fine and we are supporting a local distributor.
I have been thinking about that 8" Powermatic Planer &... -
17th October 2005, 11:03 AM
Thread: New (OCT 2005) Bessey Clamp Order
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Burn, Just ordered 4 x TG4.008, 2 x TGK4.524,...
Burn,
Just ordered 4 x TG4.008, 2 x TGK4.524, 2 x TG5.512 as it doesn't look like the 30 piece set is available.
Also ordered 1 x ZW1 Stand to see what price it comes in at.
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16th October 2005, 09:35 PM
Thread: New (OCT 2005) Bessey Clamp Order
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Burn, I've been hanging back, don't know why....
Burn,
I've been hanging back, don't know why.
Just ordered 4 x K600, 2 x K100, 2 x k150, 1 x KP Blocks.
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10th October 2005, 07:24 PM
Thread: Importing Tools from USA & Canada
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Les, That's pretty good news, as I read it any...
Les,
That's pretty good news, as I read it any item shipped into Australia from anywhere in the world, which costs below Aus $1000 (goods & freight) does not incurr Import Duty or GST.
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10th October 2005, 02:37 PM
Thread: Importing Tools from USA & Canada
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Importing Tools from USA & Canada
I have been importing hand tools for some time now. However all of my purchases have been in the cost range of $200-$700 Aus.
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3rd October 2005, 09:02 AM
Thread: Spray Equipment - Confused
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So I should get : 1. Starr 770 suction gun ...
So I should get :
1. Starr 770 suction gun
2. Starr Touchup suction gun
So suction is better than gravity feed??????????
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2nd October 2005, 08:13 PM
Thread: Spray Equipment - Confused
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Does anyone know of a good air brush to buy for a...
Does anyone know of a good air brush to buy for a novice???????
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1st October 2005, 07:50 PM
Thread: Spray Equipment - Confused
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Harry, You must use gallons of thinners to do...
Harry,
You must use gallons of thinners to do this?????
Sorry haven't had much to do with spraying before.
As for the the mini starr touchup gun does this give you a spray much the same as... -
1st October 2005, 12:20 AM
Thread: Spray Equipment - Confused
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Thanks guys, Sounds like the Star S770 is...
Thanks guys,
Sounds like the Star S770 is still the go.
What about moisture traps, filters, regulators etc???
Also how easy is the gun to clean????
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29th September 2005, 06:04 PM
Thread: Spray Equipment - Confused
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Spray Equipment - Confused
I am looking at setting up for spraying small jobs ie. Cabinets, tables, chairs etc outside my home shop (strictly non-professional use).
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26th May 2005, 09:15 PM
Thread: Curing Concrete Slab
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Make sure your concrete mix is nice and dry ie....
Make sure your concrete mix is nice and dry ie. very low slump, as too much water weakons your cement and causes surface crazing.
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22nd May 2005, 12:39 AM
Thread: Lie-Neilsen now in Australia
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I just picked up an order from customs on Friday...
I just picked up an order from customs on Friday - a 4.5 Smoother and some other bits and pieces and I reckon that the Aussie guys are selling there gear cheaper in Aus than we can buy direct from...
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21st May 2005, 11:33 PM
Thread: Lie-Neilsen now in Australia
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Lie-Neilsen now in Australia
Went to the the WWW Show yesterday, and we have a new LN dealer working out of South Australia. They are calling themselves "Lie-Neilsen Toolworks Australia".
They had the full range too. And the... -
21st May 2005, 11:08 PM
Thread: Carbatec 8" jointer.
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boban, You seem to be contradicting yourself. ...
boban,
You seem to be contradicting yourself.
Having said that I do think that the Powermatics seem to be slightly superior to the others.
We don't have MWE up in Bris., who are they?
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19th May 2005, 11:48 PM
Thread: Carbatec 8" jointer.
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Wongo, I agree about the no-names, however if...
Wongo,
I agree about the no-names, however if the machine is exactly the same as say the Delta then you have to wonder about the value of a badge. It'll be the same people servicing it.
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19th May 2005, 11:36 PM
Thread: Brisbane WWW Show
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I was going to come and say hello to you blokes...
I was going to come and say hello to you blokes tomorrow, but I must say that I am starting to get a little nervous.
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19th May 2005, 11:32 PM
Thread: Rehinging door
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If the door is painted the same colour both...
If the door is painted the same colour both sides, you may be able to rotate the door 180 degrees (on plan). If so use most of the original hinge rebate, reseat the hinge the other way around by...
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19th May 2005, 10:58 PM
Thread: huon pine
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I bought some huon down at Strahan 15 years ago...
I bought some huon down at Strahan 15 years ago and sounds like the same old guy, does anyone know the name and phone number of the mill as I wouldn't mind getting some more?
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19th May 2005, 10:49 PM
Thread: Book Review - "Shelving & Storage"
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Dean, I am a subscriber to your site. I recall...
Dean,
I am a subscriber to your site. I recall that at one stage you were to review the Veritas Low Angle Block Plane, can't find the review, did it ever happen? What did you think of it? -
18th May 2005, 03:04 PM
Thread: Waterstone board
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Thanks Derek, I know. I use a small engineers...
Thanks Derek, I know.
I use a small engineers steel rule periodically to check flatness. I must admit that I don't try to put cambers in my blades, I do use a microbevel though. I don't really use... -
18th May 2005, 02:26 PM
Thread: Carbatec 8" jointer.
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Hovo, I was told the info about the planer by...
Hovo,
I was told the info about the planer by Jeff the owner of Carbatec, and he wasn't trying to sell me anything, we were talking about excellent quality machinery and it just came up.
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17th May 2005, 08:54 PM
Thread: Carbatec 8" jointer.
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I am told that the parrallelogram jointers are...
I am told that the parrallelogram jointers are far superior to the dovetail keyway jointers in design. With much use the keyways can and do wear and eventually become unable to adjust with precision....
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17th May 2005, 08:39 PM
Thread: Waterstone board
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I really don't have this dishing problem with my...
I really don't have this dishing problem with my stones. I have a Norton black and tan and a silicone carbide stone for general carpentry work. In the workshop I use the Japanese King waterstones and...
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17th May 2005, 08:18 PM
Thread: Drill Press Mobile Base
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Can anyone tell me what the slots are for on a...
Can anyone tell me what the slots are for on a drill press base??
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16th May 2005, 09:47 PM
Thread: Drill Press Mobile Base
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HTC make a drill press mobile base, expensive...
HTC make a drill press mobile base, expensive though due to the topple risk. See link:
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15th May 2005, 09:08 PM
Thread: Arrived Friday Morning........
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Nice looking thicknesser, I believe its the Delta...
Nice looking thicknesser, I believe its the Delta X5 (Industrial) painted green. I am looking at getting the 15" model myself.
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15th May 2005, 09:05 PM
Thread: Table Saw Satisfaction Survey
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Poll: I've got a Delta 10" Unisaw with sliding table,...
I've got a Delta 10" Unisaw with sliding table, Beisermeyer fence and overhead guard, couldn't be more happy with it. I think that the TSC10 HB is a copy of it.
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14th May 2005, 05:26 PM
Thread: Getting Material to Difficult Block
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Why not bring the barge in with a 4wd truck and a...
Why not bring the barge in with a 4wd truck and a 4wd forklift on board.
That's what we do on the islands in Moreton Bay. Works a treat, you'll have a complete house unloaded in a couple of... -
14th May 2005, 04:57 PM
Thread: stanley Router plane
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For the blades you are looking for see current...
For the blades you are looking for see current Stanley online catalogue at http://www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?TYPE=CATEGORY&CATEGORY=PLANES :
12-347 - Router Cutter - "V"
12-340 - Router... -
13th May 2005, 12:46 PM
Thread: stanley Router plane
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Stanley still sell this plane new; see: ...
Stanley still sell this plane new; see:
http://www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?TYPE=PRODUCT&CATEGORY=PLANES&PARTNUMBER=12-071 -
13th May 2005, 12:28 AM
Thread: T&G flooring - An obvious answer?
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I thought we were talking about Malthoid?
I thought we were talking about Malthoid?
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13th May 2005, 12:09 AM
Thread: CT given up Incra
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Well said Stinky!
Well said Stinky!
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11th May 2005, 11:14 PM
Thread: T&G flooring - An obvious answer?
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Malthoid is pretty cheap. I just buy a roll and...
Malthoid is pretty cheap. I just buy a roll and cut with a hacksaw into 50mm strips. Then roll out and nail to top of joists with some fibro nails. When you nail the floor the nail penetrates it and...
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11th May 2005, 10:50 PM
Thread: CT given up Incra
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gatiep, I have looked again on the Incra...
gatiep,
I have looked again on the Incra website and can't find anything about replacement metric rules.
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11th May 2005, 10:42 PM
Thread: Bits for Yankee Screwdrivers.
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Guys what you are after are available in Sydney.
Guys what you are after are available in Sydney.
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11th May 2005, 10:40 PM
Thread: Exterior or marine ply?
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journyman Mick, Interesting about the glue, it...
journyman Mick,
Interesting about the glue, it would have to be pretty good to withstand 48hrs in boiling water.
The difference is in the quality of the veneers
I thought also that the species... -
11th May 2005, 10:30 PM
Thread: T&G flooring - An obvious answer?
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Programmer, I may have got a little excited,...
Programmer,
I may have got a little excited, sorry.
And BAAA to you too!! -
11th May 2005, 08:41 PM
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I've got one of those 3M thingy's, thanks I'll...
I've got one of those 3M thingy's, thanks I'll give it a try!!!
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11th May 2005, 07:58 PM
Thread: Quality Hinges
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I think someone else has taken over the...
I think someone else has taken over the merchandising of those Anton Gerner products.
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11th May 2005, 07:46 PM
Thread: Mortise & Tenon proportions
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I reckon you should use 31mm at least for what...
I reckon you should use 31mm at least for what you are doing.
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10th May 2005, 09:27 PM
Thread: Exterior or marine ply?
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I believe that the glues used in marine ply are...
I believe that the glues used in marine ply are waterproof marine tolerant ie resorcinal formaldehyde etc. and are a step up from the glues used for exterior ply. Marine ply is a great product, but...
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10th May 2005, 09:14 PM
Thread: CT given up Incra
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Do you just replace with aftermarket rules or do...
Do you just replace with aftermarket rules or do Incra sell a conversion? Haven't seen anything on there website.