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9th June 2018, 08:42 PM
Thread: Cool idea for tablesaw
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I wonder if the metal face of the fence is so...
I wonder if the metal face of the fence is so that it can touch the blade to get a zero reference, otherwise it would have to be reset when you use a thicker kerf blade. If that is the case then it...
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2nd December 2016, 06:52 PM
Thread: Perth help needed resawing timber beams
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Hi kamb1987, I would like to help out however...
Hi kamb1987,
I would like to help out however my workshop is quite small and I have trouble getting a 2 metre length through my table saw. My father lives in Rockingham and has a lot more room... -
25th November 2016, 10:08 PM
Thread: Perth help needed resawing timber beams
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Hi kamb1987, I usually perform this task with...
Hi kamb1987,
I usually perform this task with the tablesaw on timbers of that size.
You didn't mention whether your combination machine has a spiral head or not, I bring this up because I use... -
4th September 2015, 01:54 AM
Thread: Very figured timber but what is it?
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Thanks for the responses guys, Had a look at...
Thanks for the responses guys,
Had a look at the post by Derek Cohen that you suggested FenceFurniture, impressive work and very informative. From looking at his pictures it would seem that my... -
2nd September 2015, 03:28 AM
Thread: Very figured timber but what is it?
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Very figured timber but what is it?
Hello,
My Dad was kind enough to give me a couple of boards that he came across recently, neither of us are sure what type of timber this is but we suspect Marri.
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27th August 2015, 07:38 PM
Thread: Help with small log identification please
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Thanks for the info Alex, You mentioned using...
Thanks for the info Alex,
You mentioned using acetone before glue up as a precaution. This is not something i was aware of until a few days ago when i saw it mentioned on another post referring to... -
27th August 2015, 05:41 PM
Thread: A recycled bed
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Very nice work, I particularly like the bed side...
Very nice work, I particularly like the bed side tables.
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23rd August 2015, 10:01 PM
Thread: Table Saw Shopping
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Hi Brettles, I run the tape measure over my...
Hi Brettles,
I run the tape measure over my saw (same) and the largest piece once side tables and fence removed is roughly 520w x 350h x 700d and from memory about 70kg.
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23rd August 2015, 05:48 PM
Thread: Help with small log identification please
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Hi Alex, I have no reason to doubt that it is...
Hi Alex,
I have no reason to doubt that it is wattle but from a quick google search it would appear there are quite a few different types. There doesn't appear to be much info on the timber for... -
22nd August 2015, 04:59 PM
Thread: Help with small log identification please
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Help with small log identification please
Hello all,
I was lucky enough to have a mate drop off a small log the other day, he told me it is from an old wattle tree which had died standing years ago.
Have started to mill it (difficult... -
15th August 2015, 02:08 PM
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Hi, Liquid nails should take care of that,...
Hi,
Liquid nails should take care of that, probably best to glue the quad to the wall rather than the ali frame though.
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11th August 2015, 04:26 AM
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Hi, Information from real users of this...
Hi,
Information from real users of this equipment does seem scarce from the lack of reply's to your query, maybe nobody is buying them.
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11th August 2015, 03:43 AM
Thread: Sanding/staining spotted gum timber slab
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Hi, I agree with elanjacobs, spotted gum looks...
Hi,
I agree with elanjacobs, spotted gum looks great with a clear finish.
Some poor quality photos attached of a small spotted gum desk that is finished with 3 coats of satin poly to give you... -
7th August 2015, 08:40 PM
Thread: CCA Treated hardwood advise please
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You would not catch me chewing on a piece of CCA...
You would not catch me chewing on a piece of CCA treated pine.
I don't know who the person robgran was referring to with reference to a representative of the chemical company that produces DDT... -
30th July 2015, 04:10 PM
Thread: CCA Treated hardwood advise please
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Hi, I had similar concerns when using treated...
Hi,
I had similar concerns when using treated pine for practicing joinery on. Googled everything I could and checked out the msds, from what I could find it's essentially harmless unless burnt... -
22nd July 2015, 03:00 PM
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Hi Eamon, This was something which stumped me...
Hi Eamon,
This was something which stumped me as well, I was aware that it is often done using a grinder with a carving blade but that seemed pretty scary to me and I thought it unlikely that I... -
13th July 2015, 11:28 AM
Thread: Is the Sheppach BTS 900x any good
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I would never buy anything Sheppach again, ...
I would never buy anything Sheppach again,
Bought their bench top router & table a few years ago, complete rubbish. Ended up throwing it away as I couldn't bring myself to sell it to some... -
23rd June 2015, 04:29 PM
Thread: circular saw best option?
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Hi Ross,My brother uses an old ryobi drop saw for...
Hi Ross,My brother uses an old ryobi drop saw for cutting all his recycled timber to fit into his fire. Very quick and safe. You could likely pick one up second hand very cheap.RegardsBart
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20th May 2015, 08:17 PM
Thread: Is this joint strong enough?
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Dowels or loose tenons into the top of the...
Dowels or loose tenons into the top of the legs.... great idea, I hadn't even considered that.
I can't bring myself to buy a pocket hole jig, let alone use one. It is a suitable method of joinery... -
20th May 2015, 06:28 PM
Thread: Is this joint strong enough?
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Adding a rail at the top would certainly give...
Adding a rail at the top would certainly give enough strength however it would not leave enough room for the drawer. The apron rails are only 80mm and I want the drawer to fit into the provided space...
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20th May 2015, 04:28 PM
Thread: Is this joint strong enough?
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The chairs have kind of gone on the backburner...
The chairs have kind of gone on the backburner for a while, I will definitely get around to increasing the thickness of the back rail and making the sides a little shorter to compensate at a future...
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14th May 2015, 07:08 PM
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Hi, Spotted gum is roughly twice the weight of...
Hi,
Spotted gum is roughly twice the weight of oregan, about 1000kg/m3 to 500kg/m3. For comparrison jarrah is about 800kg/m3. Can't tell you what tassie oak is from memory. These weights are for... -
1st May 2015, 12:47 PM
Thread: Pergola timber I.D
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I'm thinking blackbutt
I'm thinking blackbutt
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17th April 2015, 07:20 PM
Thread: 6" x 9" Belt Disc now Thickness sander
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6" x 9" Belt Disc now Thickness sander
Hi guys,
Thought I might share this as it came in pretty handy for me before I got my hands on a thicknesser. Pretty rough but it filled a need and it works.
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17th April 2015, 06:26 PM
Thread: Is this joint strong enough?
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Thanks for the replies, it's great to be able to...
Thanks for the replies, it's great to be able to tap into so much experience and learn from others.
Rustynail, I understand what you are saying about the rear tapers however the tapers (@ 5... -
17th April 2015, 01:14 AM
Thread: Is this joint strong enough?
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Thanks for the clarification Ian. In my reply to...
Thanks for the clarification Ian.
In my reply to Wongo I said splines but I was thinking dual wedges (lack of experience and familiarity with the terminology).
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16th April 2015, 11:46 PM
Thread: Is this joint strong enough?
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I'm not keen on the idea of making something...
I'm not keen on the idea of making something which will need to be repaired in the future. This is my first chair project and I have never done any restoration before so my expectations might be a...
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16th April 2015, 07:56 PM
Thread: Is this joint strong enough?
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Thanks for the valuable feedback and kind...
Thanks for the valuable feedback and kind comments.
Lplates & Mark, What you have both mentioned about the rear stringer being the weak point is my concern as well. I didn't want to make it any... -
16th April 2015, 03:47 PM
Thread: Is this joint strong enough?
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Is this joint strong enough?
Hello,
This is my first post on this site, so hopefully I don't muck up attaching the images.
I was lucky enough to come across some old oregon timber from a neigbours patio during a recent verge... -
12th August 2013, 06:25 PM
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Not in Perh
Hi,
I have just received a reply from my local Bunnings store in Perth regarding this matter and got the following reply:
Hi Craig,
I have spoken to our Merchandising Department and...