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    Thanks for the photo's. So turning the knob on...

    Thanks for the photo's. So turning the knob on the GMC changes nothing? Does not even extended the thread down further onto the depth stop?

    On my router which only has the single lock ,it calls...
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    Hell I'd be happy if I could just do that sort of...

    Hell I'd be happy if I could just do that sort of stuff now. Never mind when/if I make 90.
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    My mate is now past 80 and is currently building...

    My mate is now past 80 and is currently building what I think is his fourth aircraft. Scratch built from plans.
    When I say aircraft I mean 'real' aircraft not models. He still has his pilots licence.
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    I'm no expert by any means and I've not seen that...

    I'm no expert by any means and I've not seen that model router but from what I have seen and if I'm understanding your question correctly then fine adjustment only works on the stop depth and if you...
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    It really comes down to how much work you plan to...

    It really comes down to how much work you plan to give the tool and the degree of precision you expect from it.
    Like everyone I'd like the best but a/ I cant afford them and b/ I would not give them...
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    Other end of the scale. Powercraft PTS1500....

    Other end of the scale.
    Powercraft PTS1500.
    Features.
    1500watt motor. 10 inch blade. Riving knife. Dust extractor hose.
    Wheels on stand so able to be moved around.

    Okay so sure it's not Pro...
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    Thanks for all the suggestions. I tossed them out...

    Thanks for all the suggestions. I tossed them out 'cos one was riveted aluminium and the other a kind of injection molded plastic just could not be bothered dicking around them to get them right....
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    Thanks for the links. No she'll be right I can...

    Thanks for the links.
    No she'll be right I can get my own but thanks for the offer.
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    Yes but from where?

    Yes but from where?
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    Strueth, you wern't kidding.:oo:

    Strueth, you wern't kidding.:oo:
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    Where to get quality squares.

    More a general question then Woodwork specific one but where do people (From Melbourne) go to buy squares that are, well ,square.

    I had a big purging of my tools today and by trial and error and...
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    Not knowing what a Domino was I looked at some of...

    Not knowing what a Domino was I looked at some of the links.
    Sure seems to be a handy tool for the dedicated woodworker.
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    That was interesting reading. Thanks.

    That was interesting reading. Thanks.
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    Great link. thanks Derek.

    Great link. thanks Derek.
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    Thanks. I just want to have a bit of a play. See...

    Thanks. I just want to have a bit of a play. See how I go at it, might be a project for the next bench.
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    Draw boring a Mortise and Tenon Joint.

    I've just been watching some youtube clips demonstrating draw boring to tighten up a mortise and tenon joint.
    I noticed that the dowel pins they were using were also handmade, is this a requirment...
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    Welcome Ben, I was a frequent visitor to Hastings...

    Welcome Ben, I was a frequent visitor to Hastings until I sold my sail boat a few months ago.

    Mike
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    Not comprehensive but if you do some searches on...

    Not comprehensive but if you do some searches on youtube you'll find some videos of router use.
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    I remember back when I was around 10yrs old (long...

    I remember back when I was around 10yrs old (long time ago), my grandfather had (which looked old even back then) this huge Wolf hand drill.

    It was bare metal, unless all the paint was worn off,...
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    Slightley off topic but I was given packets of...

    Slightley off topic but I was given packets of nails and screws by an old bloke having a clean out of his shed, they still had the stickers on them from"Arcana Hardware" (long defunct). Packets of...
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    Again, not a brand I'd heard off before, just had...

    Again, not a brand I'd heard off before, just had a look at their site. I'm assuming it's only online ordering, no retail outlets?
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    Never heard of that brand. Maybe bolt specialty...

    Never heard of that brand. Maybe bolt specialty places carry them.
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    Recommended Brands for Fasteners

    In the context of screws and nails.
    Who are the quality brands (In Australia)? I've found Otter to be pretty consistent with quality but not stocked in every hardware store.
    Zenith at the other...
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    Just curious, what year are we taking about with...

    Just curious, what year are we taking about with this model? I've got a B&D which I bought 1974-76 as best as I can recall, it does not look anything like the models pictured.
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    Where Aussie businesses could win is by providing...

    Where Aussie businesses could win is by providing good face to face customer service, I am happy to pay more if it means I can walk into a shop and be served by a motived and knowledable person....
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    Had a chance for a quick play with it tonight. ...

    Had a chance for a quick play with it tonight. Just tried very basic straight line routing.
    Holds speed fine with full depth cut in softwood, did not try a single full depth cut in hardwood, but...
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    Chatting with Friends on computer forums it seems...

    Chatting with Friends on computer forums it seems it varies a lot from country to country. China being one of the cheapest.
    I found it wont allow you to order from a country other then the one your...
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    It's actually worse then that. If say you have...

    It's actually worse then that. If say you have windows 7 home premium and you want to upgrade to 7 professional, all you need to purchase is an unlock key as what you installed from the original disk...
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    Yeah I was wondering. I knew never to burn it or...

    Yeah I was wondering. I knew never to burn it or to allow animals to chew on it but something I read somewhere said it gets dryed after treatment so I was thinking a moderate heat was safe.
    Thanks...
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    Drying Timber at home.

    I purchased a length of 90x90 treated Pine from Bunnies to make some extensions to the legs of a small bench I have.
    When I cut of the short (13inch) pieces I needed I discovered it was still very...
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    Exactly how I made up a couple of benches some...

    Exactly how I made up a couple of benches some time ago.
    One I sadly have to give away due to moving house. As a general pupose bench top they are great. Gets quite heavy.
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    And in the electronic world as well. Ugrade your...

    And in the electronic world as well.
    Ugrade your windows operating system online from th US site and it costs you about $80, try the same thing in Australia (which it forces you to do) and the same...
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    Yeah, you just never can tell with Aldi stuff...

    Yeah, you just never can tell with Aldi stuff till you try it.
    For instance I've got a set of digital calipers from Aldi $24 and they kill a more expensive pair I'd bought years ago.
    My mate a...
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    Well I've gone very left of centre. Not how I...

    Well I've gone very left of centre. Not how I Planned to go more a stumble upon but thought I'd take a punt.
    Aldi Store 1200watt 1/4inch router. $49.95 12 months warranty.

    No soft start but...
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    +1 for Stahlwille been happy with mine. Having...

    +1 for Stahlwille been happy with mine.
    Having said that shop around for an INFORMED tool retailer I saved heaps of dollars by purchasing a recommended but not name brand set of sockets and been...
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    See my op. Anyway just a flat surface for putting...

    See my op. Anyway just a flat surface for putting abrasive paper on for sharpening etc. Nothing exotic. The board was just to support the glass better and make it easier to pick up.
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    So glad I found "Woodwork forums" been a great...

    So glad I found "Woodwork forums" been a great place for information and discussion. :2tsup:
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    A couple of reasons. MDF seems to generally be...

    A couple of reasons.
    MDF seems to generally be pretty flat to start with and I'm currently useing W&D paper but the 'wet' is Kerosene not water, the paper seems to last longer that way.
    I've edged...
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    It's 8mm plate and only domestic chopping board...

    It's 8mm plate and only domestic chopping board size. You sure it would flex?
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    I've got the Stanley Fatmax. They all needed...

    I've got the Stanley Fatmax. They all needed honing before they were anywhere near sharp enough for use but on the plus side have good handles for grip and the tang goes right through so you wont...
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    Thanks for all the input everyone, it's really...

    Thanks for all the input everyone, it's really appreciated.
    A member from here very kindly came over to my place to demonstrate a router for me and to allow me to have a go on some scrap wood.
    ...
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    Did some more looking today.

    Made an interesting observation, keeping in mind I was looking at the budget end of routers.
    I noticed that the only brand to have minimal slop in the plunger arms was the cheapest Ozito at $89.
    ...
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    Thanks, I've sent off an email to them.

    Thanks, I've sent off an email to them.
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    Pinnacle Angle Gauge

    Wasn't sure where to post this query. Apologies if in the wrong spot.

    I'm looking for a local alternative to a Pinnacle Angle Gauge, I found it on the Amazon site but the seller does not send...
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    Thanks for the input Damian. Mike

    Thanks for the input Damian.

    Mike
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    Well I've been looking about this afternoon and...

    Well I've been looking about this afternoon and so far this is what I've seen.

    The larger 1/2inch collet Triton, it had the most features, best guard, ergonomics (for me) was 'ok' but it was also...
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    Just looking at photo's (without actually...

    Just looking at photo's (without actually handling yet) I see some Routers have more erognomically or slanted handles as opposed to say the Triton with it's round knobs.
    Any opinions on handle...
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    Ray, Thanks for the informative post. Mike

    Ray,
    Thanks for the informative post.

    Mike
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    Thanks for the information. It will be hand held...

    Thanks for the information.
    It will be hand held as I have no room for a router table.

    I expect most jobs would be outside but dust filter would still be advantage.

    I have some De Walt...
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    Advice on buying my first router.

    I've been thinking about buying a Router. Something between the Bunnings budget special and really expensive stuff.
    It wont get a lot of work, just for home handyman/hobby stuff.

    I've never owned...
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