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Good tip Iain, I'll keep that one on record :)

As for the spade bits - yup, I have them circled in the Carbatech catalog too!

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Bruce

Thanks soundman

I'll give it a go. I have a set of 6 thru 54mm bits so the little guys should be interesting :)

I have some brad points circled in the Carbatech catalog, they will be my next...

I've got 2 Bunnies pretty close - one didn't have any at all and the other only had the 1275W ones. Safe to say I didn't get one either :(

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Bruce

Thank zenwood

I'll look 'em up

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Bruce

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I am getting a drill press for Fathers Day, albeit a GMC laser one. Does anyone have any good (preferably free) plans for a stand/cabinet/what-have-you?

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Bruce

You know, I am sure that my router spins clockwise when handheld and anti-clockwise when in a table...is the the same effect as a drain in the northern & southern hemispheres? What would happen if I...

Thanks Guys

AlexS: thanks for the tip, when through drilling I will definately use a scrap under the work.

Soundman: Thanks for the heads up. I have never used forstner bits before. Now I am a...

Never thought of that, Thanks Gumby!!

Ah, of course. But couldn't I just tape over the ordinary bits eyes instead of investing in the blind ones? :D :P

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Bruce

Cool, thanks Benny. I can see myself using them more often then :)

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Bruce

Another dumb question from a noob....

I needed a 35mm forstner bit to drill a blind start hole for my router insert so I bought a 16 pce kit from Carbatec in Sydney (actually I got it via exchange...

Oooo, cool. Didn't know you could get those!! Havta get me some, I have a few blind dado's to cut and they will definately save using the chisel :D:D:D :P

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Bruce

Ummm, I just called them featherboards 'cause that what I have seen them referred to on here :)

Oh, and they are for router table use and maybe, just maybe, for one day when I get my table saw.
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Hi Stu

Sorry, confusing answer. Nope, am building one. The $200.00 comes from a Woodpeckers Phenolic insert, mitre track, TTrack, knobs, inserts and nuts (plus postage). I have a coupe of plans...

Thanks guys

I'll knock up a range of them although at this point they would primarily be used on my yet to be built router table.

Stu - chance would be a fine thing on the bandsaw. I'm still...

Okies, an extension to this question.

How long should the feathery bits be to make an effective FB?

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Bruce

1. Got one
2. Don't Got one
3. Got one - Handsaw and Jap Pull Saw
4. Got one
5. Hmmm, interesting angle
6. Got one

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Thanks Ross, good list!

Cool, thanks guys. Didn't think of the mitre saw but think I'll still use the jigsaw. Cheaper than $19.00 a board :)

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Bruce

Hi peeps

Can anyone suggest a way of making featherboards without a table saw? Would a jig saw be just as good?

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Bruce

I thought the same thng when I first saw it, she'd be doing a fair few RPM's I would say and I would not like to get fingers anywhere near the thing!

I did think of a little bandsaw but prefer teh...

Thanks Joe

That looks like just the ticket! Would save me building one. Now there is just the question of how much are you looking for for the little beast?

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Bruce

:) Repition and accuracy. When building scale models I need each piece to be exactly the same. A hobby knife or saw can introduce differences that do actually make a difference in construction -...

That'd be great, thanks for that. I'll look forward to seeing them :)

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Bruce

Yea? You have my attention! :) Tell me more, sounds very interesting :D

Attached is a picture of what I was aiming for. This one has a motor for a surplus store (US based) and a 2 1/8" x .018" "slitting saw blade" (whatever that is). Apparently it will cut through 1/2"...

Harry

The wood I am looking at cutting is pretty small. For example a 2x4 in 1/4 scale is .0416" x .0832" and a 12x12 is .250"x.250". What I am looking for is consistency and ease of use...

Thanks mailee

I'll take some piccy's of it and post them. The router does seem to be the biggest in their range of "professional" routers, judging by their website. What surprised me was the...

Bingo! Thanks for that. Looks like I'll get one of the 2" blades with 1/8" mandrel so i can fit it into a Dremel type rotary tool. Then I'll knock up something to create a mini chop/mitre saw....

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Schtoo, That Proxxon stuff looks real nice....but I would say out of my league.

Iain, I have seen plans for putting a Dremel into a mini router table so yup, it should be possible....

I think I have said before that I am into model railroading. I have recently changed scales and now model in O scale which is 1/4" = 1'. Cutting the timber in this scale is time consuming with a...

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I posted elsewhere that I got a GMC R1200 router. Well, I have had 2 of 'em. On the first one, the spindle lock broke and decided it didn't want to come out. Took it back to Bunnies and got...

Thanks for the pics Peter, much appreciated. My table is stalled as I am waiting on a phenolic plate and stuff from woodpeckers.com.au because I did not like the one from Carba-Tec - looked cheap....

Hi peeps

I have been doing far too much reading again and am in information overload. As some may know, I am building my router table out of an old desk. I haven't got too far yet, have just cut...

Thanks Doug

You're right - there IS probably another 100 ways to do it. For now I am plodding away on my router table so I forgot to try out the handheld method. But whatever I end up doing, I...

Ah, thank you - most helpful :)

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Bruce

Just another question if I may concerning the use of the router. As I said, I have a GMC R1200 router. With the router 'facing" me, I have the power switch on my right and the height adjuster on the...

Phew! So many replies on my little subject. Tomorrow I will try the parallel fence method to see what happens. This is while I build my "quickie" table....which is turning out to be not so quickie....

Wow! That is one cool table! Love the lift mech as well - my kind of thing vs the ultra expensive lift mechs...

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Bruce

Thanks guys for all your answers.

Firstly let me answer Doug.....it seems I have had a "DER!" moment. Due the this flu I have my calculator skills went a bit ary (sp?). It is infact 1.9m, not 3m....

Thank you Sir!

That's what I thought, a table would be easier. Your assumption is almost right.....I'm going to make one. Nothing fancy yet, initially one built on top of a Workmate, based on this...

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It's been a while since I was here but I have returned with a basic question. I just got my router, a GMC R1200, after reading the review on OnlineToolReviews.com. It will suit my weekend...

Thanks Jack

I was thinking exactly that after looking at the Ezsystems base and insert. Might just give it a go.

BTW, I did find something on one of the UK forums, exactly what I am...

Thanks Mick

I did think of doing that with 6mm MDF but I lose the gaurd. I am not sure if I want that blade whizzing around uncovered.

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Bruce

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I would like to make a zero clearance insert for my circular saw and was wondering if anyone has already done this. Any tips to pass along? Oh, I don't want to buy one like the EzSystems...

It worked! Just received a call from Overseas and put my son on. He chatted about Thomas and they hung up - ha ha bloody ha!! I am using this one every time!

LOL! I like this idea - my son will love this, he's 4 1/2 and I suspect they will get to know all about Thomas the Tank Engine!

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Bruce

A search on Google has shown me what a torsion box is :) Another great option!

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Bruce

Thanks Harry

That is a good idea, I might mock something up.

Could you explain the torsion box principle for me, I don't quite know what you mean.

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Bruce

I am inclined to get one of those air horn things - one blast should do it. We are currently getting hassled by some gits in India and all bloody hours. In general though, I just don't answer the...

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This is somewhat of an unusual question in as much as it relates to model railroading as well as woodwork. Attached are 2 pics of an area of my benchwork I need help with - a liftout...