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    I recently had to cut laminated floating timber...

    I recently had to cut laminated floating timber floor boards to cover stairs for a builder. Apparently the client loved what we did. While it was quite fiddly it can be done but involves a lot of...
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    My Laguna has landed

    well my new 14SUV is here. It took me quite a few months to finally make a decision but i did, and ended up going with the Laguna over the hammer. In a nutshell, i had narrowed it down to the hammer...
  3. I would LOVE some of this in my workshop..........

    I have some buloke and I think it's a stunning timber. I would like to throw my hat in the ring to get some of this but unfortunately I am not in a position to get to qld to pick it up. I am not sure...
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    Love festo but wish I did not have to pay so much for it.....

    I work as a cabinet maker and when I started I invested in Panasonic. Down the track I bought some Milwaukee gear. Eventually I got rid of the Panasonic drill and driver along with some of the...
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    CLAIMED yes Please

    Please please please count me in.
    and a right royal merry Christmas to you all......whoops I think I was supposed to say I'm in
    Cheers
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    Triton Wetstone Grinder

    Hi folks
    I was wondering whether any members own or have had the opportunity to sharpen any tools on this machine. Also, does anyone know whether it is available in Australia. I think Carbatec is...
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    Thanks Wolfie

    I had done a heap of googling and searching but had not yet come across the 3D Tek site. It's based in Sydney and it suggests I can head up there and watch the machine in action.
    I have been off...
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    My 2 cents worth.......

    Hi Steve
    i too am in the market for a BS - see my thread Laguna v Hammer, because I have narrowed my search to those 2 machines. I have read with great interest the great comments and assistance...
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    Big Lazarides timber auction

    Hi folks
    i imagine most of you know about this but just in case you don't, Lloyds auctions are conduction an on site auction on behalf of Lazarides in Queensland and I think it's happening on the...
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    Shapeoko or similar cnc

    Hi folks
    i recently saw a video on you tube where someone was using a shapeoko cnc to do a curved inlay in a bandsaw box. In a nutshell I was wondering whether many members had used this machine or...
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    A Big Thank You to all for your assistance........

    I must say I have been super impressed by the opinions, experiences, expertise and guidance by all the constructive posts that the members have provided. It's so nice to see so many people who appear...
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    A BIG thank you Roy

    Thank you for taking the time and effort to post such a thorough response. It made for interesting reading because many of the things you mentioned rang loud and clear. I have reports from 2 people...
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    Laguna v Hammer - which should I buy?

    Hi folks
    i am about to make my biggest purchase and while I think I have made up my mind, I would be interested to hear your views, especially from people who either own or have used either the...
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    Not sure if this idea meets with what you are looking for but here goes...........

    Like most others here I love tinkering with boxes but I have found that unless I use a REALLY accurate saw, I can never get the mitres perfect. Given that its already glued and seems solid, what...
  15. Thread: Canberra Show

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    Canberra Show - a bit disappointed.....

    I don't want to put a dampener on things but I must say I was a little disappointed with the Canberra show. While I live in Canberra, I can't wait until Sept each year so I go to Sydney aswell. For...
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    Incra LS system - should I or shouldn't I?

    Hi Folks
    I am toying with the idea of getting the metric equivalent of the 25" LS system but I am just not sure if I have the skill level to assemble and then use this bit of kit. Firstly, I am a...
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    HEADS UP Just an idea.....but

    Hi Guys
    as mentioned above, I travelled to Syd from Canberra to see the Syd show and managed to join the forum. Would forumites be interested in perhaps lending, showing off, allowing, etc any odd...
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    Sydney Show - the good and bad

    I went to Sydney for this show (come from Canberra). I went to the Canberra show last year. At first I was blown away - this was better than being a kid in a candy store and no parent to say 'don't...
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    What About Amazon UK?

    I have been through this trying to work out whether to buy from overseas or locally. There have been a number of threads here about the cost of tools in Australia. When I was searching I found the...
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    Where to Get Timber in or Near Canberra

    Hi Folks
    I was wondering if anybody knew who sold nice timber in or near Canberra. I am interested in getting assorted timber for box making and some for a coffee table. Magnet Mart and Bunnings...
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    HEADS UP Limited Knowledge but willing to help

    I only joined the forum at the Sydney show but I am more than happy to help if help is needed. I can do a Sat or Sun morning if that helps.
    I can also be available at short as I only live about 5...
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    Thanks for the advice thus far......

    Thank you Ray and Tom
    I have looked at the Festool and drooled over but its more than I want to spend. I was looking at a Makita and a Hitachi - they are around the $450 to $500 mark and both can be...
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    Router advice for a newbie

    Hi Folks
    I have only just joined the forum and this is my first post so go easy on me. Firstly, I push a pen for a living and have no woodwork training whatsoever but I am trying to develop my...
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