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Thanks so much, TCCP. I really appreciate that advice. I've googled it and will definitely make one, as I can see this being a recurring issue. Is it critical to do the 5 cut test, or do you think,...

Ian, see above for what happened. Uhuh. I took the riving knife and guard off so I could cut a very fine length off the board. That was how I trimmed the top of the board, which wouldn't have fit in...

Ha ha ha! Yes, TCCP, you have just struck the problem! Sheesh. Hmm. That'll do it. Indeed, I was trying to trim the part against the fence. Brains certainly left the body there. Good grief. Sounds...

Thanks Ian, I appreciate your comment. The machine is otherwise running perfectly. I imagine part of the problem was how I was feeding the timber into the blade.... very carefully! Ha ha. I'm a bit...

Thanks Lappa, that makes more sense.

Thanks China. The problem with the table saw was that, because I was trying to trim off such a small thickness, the cut off bit wedged at the side of the blade, which then jammed and slowed, causing...

NC, thanks for your reply. Why would I need the straight edge? Wouldn't I just let the router run against the edge of the door? Any recommendations for a good router?

Thanks Lappa. The doors will be fitted inside the cabinet. So I allow 3mm on each side, and top and base? Sounds good.

Hi Everyone,

Looking for some advice, please? I'm making a few doors for some cabinets I've created. I picked up a couple of cheap pine chests of drawers, have removed the drawers and runners,...

Oh thank you! Really you've all been a terrific help. Thanks a lot! Can't wait to get going on it now. :)

WOWWWW!!! Oh thank you so much! I did look at Sydney Kitchens, but they don't service down here, but that Mark's place looks great! Oh thanks Ian, that's really made my day! Cheers! :U

Thanks Arron. Only problem is, that isn't Shaker style. Even if I did have a router (which I'd be quite happy to use), it wouldn't remove the entire face of the door, leaving a 60mm 'frame' around...

Hi Arron, yes I did think about that. Originally I thought routing would be the simplest thing. It seems so obvious. However, when I enquired about it I was told that you would never get a perfectly...

Thanks Graeme for your informative response! That does sound reasonably clear. (Although have no idea what an edge aligner is!) Yes, it has definitely helped. Thanks so much.

Hi Ian,
Thanks for your reply. I know, most would think there is someone who'd do the work, but here in The 'Gong, people are simply replacing entire kitchens after 7 years. I have tried many,...

Thanks everyone,

Hi Derek. I had some 3mm and some 6mm on hand so tried both of them against the doors, and the 6mm did look a whole lot better. However, if necessary I will settle for the 3mm. I...

Well that certainly burst my bubble! Ha ha ha. Thanks so much everyone, for the feedback. And there I was, thinking I was onto a winner.

So, David, what exactly is MR MDF? I take it MDF is prone...

Hi Everyone,

Just hoping for some feedback on a question, please?

In a month or so I'm going to start changing my kitchen a bit. At the moment it's just flat, painted cabinet doors and drawers....

Hi Noons,
I don't often contribute to the forums, but I have just got to recommend this table saw!! I bought the Dewalt DWE7491-XE10"portable table saw in March, out of necessity when Bunnings...

That has certainly come to mind!:)

Thanks all. Yep, that's pretty much what I was thinking. I do like oregon, it just doesn't suit the house we now live in - although it did suit the previous house. And it was an oil-based stain I...

Hi Everyone,
Just hoping there is a wise person here who can help me salvage my situation with the dining table. So here's the story:
Our recycled oregon dining table was a 'golden oak' colour,...

Hi All,

I've just joined this forum and it looks great!

Harriet...
Just wondering if you've done this course? This is exactly what I want... but in Wollongong!! Yep, but Lidcombe it will have...