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    Spoke to the owner in store last week

    Spoke to the owner in store last week
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    Yes, they are just relocating to a smaller...

    Yes, they are just relocating to a smaller premises in Darra as the owner sold the building
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    Vac U Press Suppliers, Machinery, Tools |...

    Vac U Press Suppliers, Machinery, Tools | Winnalee
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    I bought mine from vacupress in the USA because...

    I bought mine from vacupress in the USA because at the time it was cheaper


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    I learnt the hard way that you should do both...

    I learnt the hard way that you should do both sides
  6. Thread: Lamp Stand

    by Damienol
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    QUEENSLAND Hi Section1, I love the design and suspect...

    Hi Section1,

    I love the design and suspect some on this forum may copy it as it looks very useful. That leads me to my main reason for replying as I also suspect this is not the best forum to...
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    The Makita track is great for the saw however it...

    The Makita track is great for the saw however it is not 100% compatible with the router attachments.
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    Called the store to arrange but they advised...

    Called the store to arrange but they advised Festool only works on Festool. Couldn’t be bothered correcting him.

    Found a 3m Makita track for $100 SH so left it at that
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    Its a great idea for all furniture Tonyz. That...

    Its a great idea for all furniture Tonyz.

    That said, I prefer to keep my workbench raw, that way I can give it a quick sand whenever it starts to look unhappy.
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    TradeTools...

    TradeTools
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    Reigniting this thread to see if anyone has any...

    Reigniting this thread to see if anyone has any updates?
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    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231026/a9ea21ac...

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231026/a9ea21ac12d6329419ccea9d84e1ee59.jpg


    Keeping the top flat for 300 years is my key [emoji359] objective.
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    Thanks Graham but to scared to do that to the...

    Thanks Graham but to scared to do that to the underside of such an expensive table top [emoji4]

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231026/8d950b40d2b132f99949c6aabee1408d.jpg

    Not sure if you...
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    Thanks Double D but am having trouble faulting a...

    Thanks Double D but am having trouble faulting a $300 blade
  15. Its a harsh lesson to learn but most of us have...

    Its a harsh lesson to learn but most of us have been there [emoji4]
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    C-channel or not c-channel

    Hi WWF,

    I am building a traditional 4 leg dining table 3400 x 1100.

    My intention is to use cross bracing every 500mm to attach the table top (using JCBs and insert bolts with elongated holes )...
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    Bandsaw Blades Snapping

    Hi WWF,

    I have a Laguna 14/12 and have snapped 2 blades in about the last 10 hours of operation. A cheap 1/2” one and an expensive resaw king.

    The 1/2” snapped while running however I was...
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    If only I had understood requirements before...

    If only I had understood requirements before quote!!!!
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    Ironbark sources

    Hi WWF,

    I am trying to source some ironbark for some adirondack chairs I have been commissioned to make.

    Looking for 90x19, 120x19 and 90x12

    Anyone know any good suppliers in Brisbane?

    I...
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    Reckon there is only one other machine I use more...

    Reckon there is only one other machine I use more than my SCMS and that would be my table saw.

    Sanders excluded of course as they fall into the hand tools category
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    I tend to let the client organise and own...

    I tend to let the client organise and own delivery. That way my responsibility ends when it is loaded in the truck and the risk transfers to the client
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    Thanks again Camelot and especially for the...

    Thanks again Camelot and especially for the drawings,

    Slight correction to what you have above in terms of movement. Movement occurs more tangentially and radially (across the grain) and...
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    Yup, I reckon it was the water. Horrible stuff

    Yup, I reckon it was the water. Horrible stuff
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    Ive made a similar sized table with a 45mm table...

    Ive made a similar sized table with a 45mm table top with no rails at all and not had any issues with sag. It alarms me to hear you have had issues.

    How thick was you table top? Are you rails...
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    Thanks Camelot, I do like the lipping idea...

    Thanks Camelot,

    I do like the lipping idea however I have always found that the gross grain expansion would result in the lipping coming loose and misaligned over time. Any tips on how you have...
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    Fantastic work on the dresser. Legs and rails...

    Fantastic work on the dresser. Legs and rails look great.

    I had considered just making the edges thicker..... Thought this might result in the construction process being significantly harder....
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    Thanks for the input Ian. Glueing properties...

    Thanks for the input Ian.

    Glueing properties of SG are officially reported as Poor however I dont really know what that translates to in the real world.

    I use Titebond III for everything as I...
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    As commical as it looks, this is actually the...

    As commical as it looks, this is actually the best push stick I have used.

    https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cct9YcjpiKR/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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    Massive Table Build

    Hi WWF,

    I have been asked to build a large dining table ~3600mmx1100mm from spotted gum floor boards that are roughly 120mm wide and 19mm thick. The table design is just the standard 4 post...
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    WANTED:QLD. Wanted: Festool DF700

    Wanted: Festool DF700 in the Brisbane area.
  31. Reclaim/Recycled Timber Sources in Brisbane

    Hi WWF,

    I am looking for suppliers of reclaimed/recycled timber in Brisbane. Looking for hardwood up to 4+ metres in length.

    I know of the Big Red Shed however are there any other suppliers...
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    Tested the insert screws from bunnings and the...

    Tested the insert screws from bunnings and the thread sheered straight off with 50kg of lateral force. Not bad but not good enough to move forward.

    Reckon some better quality ones would do the...
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    Thanks for that however they only have one length...

    Thanks for that however they only have one length in M8
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    Any suggestions on where to purchase the LAG...

    Any suggestions on where to purchase the LAG screws and the threaded inserts?

    The ones at Bunnings didnt review very well and are only M6
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    Useful site thanks Mobyturns. I have taken...

    Useful site thanks Mobyturns.

    I have taken from the site that rather then using the JCB bolts I should use a threaded insert bolt. I was initially thinking that I would need multiple bolts per leg...
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    Legs will be independent

    Legs will be independent
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    I have a supermax and constantly struggle with...

    I have a supermax and constantly struggle with belt changes but eventually get there. Avoidance is my number one policy here.

    I have actually found the drum sander the hardest of all my shop...
  38. Thread: Insurance

    by Damienol
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    I use Shannons as part of my general home and...

    I use Shannons as part of my general home and contents. As long as the tools are for hobby use there is no limit on what you can insure. I have gone so far as to register all of my expensive machines...
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    Table Leg Attachment

    Hi WWF,

    Does anyone have any experience with attaching angle table legs to a thick table top without any skirt, similar to what is depicted in the photo?

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    Presumably M8 flanged...
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    WANTED:VIC Festool Buy Sell and Swap Australia ??...

    Festool Buy Sell and Swap Australia ??


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    WANTED:VIC Still listed in the Festool buy and sell group

    Still listed in the Festool buy and sell group
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    WANTED:VIC There is one on Facebook marketplace Sent...

    There is one on Facebook marketplace


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    I am a Festool fan boy and just couldn’t justify...

    I am a Festool fan boy and just couldn’t justify the cost and lack of performance of their larger drills.

    I purchased a new hammer drill and impact driver from Makita last week for 700ish and they...
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    No one wants to travel to the Gap?

    No one wants to travel to the Gap?
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    QUEENSLAND Always plenty in Sydney and Melbourne, never...

    Always plenty in Sydney and Melbourne, never Brisbane.
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    Teaches at one of our finest schools. Did a...

    Teaches at one of our finest schools.

    Did a quick google and the first article I found supports this:

    Wood Movement

    1/4 inch for every 12 ~ 1.66%
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    I was taught 1 - 2% which would translate to 10...

    I was taught 1 - 2% which would translate to 10
    - 20mm
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    QUEENSLAND Fingers crossed I find one sooner [emoji1787]

    Fingers crossed I find one sooner [emoji1787]
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    I was just wondering if the 12-14 weeks lead time...

    I was just wondering if the 12-14 weeks lead time that workshops advertise have more to do with EMC then they do with a backlog of work…
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    Thanks for all the wisdom and advice. I must...

    Thanks for all the wisdom and advice. I must admit I am one of the novice that are really concerned about movement. Was instilled in me by an expert craftsman that only makes heirloom pieces.

    I...
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