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25th April 2024, 03:30 PM
Thread: Panel Saw Help
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Panel Saw Help
Hi WWF,
I am looking for a compact panel saw with a 1600 - 2000mm slider.
I have found the Hammer K3 and SCM Minimax SC2 seem very capable however I was wondering if there were any other... -
25th April 2024, 02:45 PM
Thread: WANTED: Hammer K3 Panel Saw
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WANTED:QLD.
WANTED: Hammer K3 Panel Saw
Anyone know what a good second hand one would go for?
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6th April 2024, 10:08 AM
Thread: Carbatec Floor Standing Drill Press
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Carbatec Floor Standing Drill Press
Carbatec Floor Standing Drill Press - good condition
$425 ono
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12th March 2024, 03:38 PM
Thread: Gregory Machinery still trading ?
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Spoke to the owner in store last week
Spoke to the owner in store last week
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11th March 2024, 09:34 PM
Thread: Gregory Machinery still trading ?
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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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30th January 2024, 08:21 AM
Thread: Vinyl plastic bag
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Vac U Press Suppliers, Machinery, Tools |...
Vac U Press Suppliers, Machinery, Tools | Winnalee
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26th January 2024, 06:42 PM
Thread: Vinyl plastic bag
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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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26th January 2024, 06:39 PM
Thread: Veneering Question
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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
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6th December 2023, 05:56 PM
Thread: Lamp Stand
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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... -
30th November 2023, 04:43 PM
Thread: Festool Guide Rail Alternatives
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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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29th November 2023, 05:29 PM
Thread: Festool Guide Rail Alternatives
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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.
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3rd November 2023, 07:09 AM
Thread: Woodworking bench finish
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Its a great idea for all furniture Tonyz. That...
Its a great idea for all furniture Tonyz.
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2nd November 2023, 08:55 PM
Thread: Festool Guide Rail Alternatives
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TradeTools...
TradeTools
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2nd November 2023, 07:49 PM
Thread: Festool Guide Rail Alternatives
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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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26th October 2023, 11:33 PM
Thread: C-channel or not c-channel
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26th October 2023, 04:09 PM
Thread: C-channel or not c-channel
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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]
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26th October 2023, 01:13 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Blades Snapping
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Thanks Double D but am having trouble faulting a...
Thanks Double D but am having trouble faulting a $300 blade
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25th October 2023, 09:51 AM
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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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25th October 2023, 08:17 AM
Thread: C-channel or not c-channel
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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 )... -
24th October 2023, 09:35 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Blades Snapping
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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.
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13th September 2023, 11:15 PM
Thread: Ironbark sources
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If only I had understood requirements before...
If only I had understood requirements before quote!!!!
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11th September 2023, 10:29 PM
Thread: Ironbark sources
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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?
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7th September 2023, 10:00 PM
Thread: No SCMS; shooting panels to size.
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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.
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7th September 2023, 09:57 PM
Thread: Furniture delivery
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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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4th August 2023, 08:45 PM
Thread: Massive Table Build
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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... -
4th August 2023, 08:23 PM
Thread: Massive Table Build
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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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4th August 2023, 05:10 PM
Thread: Massive Table Build
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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.
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4th August 2023, 01:26 PM
Thread: Massive Table Build
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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... -
4th August 2023, 01:22 PM
Thread: Massive Table Build
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Fantastic work on the dresser. Legs and rails...
Fantastic work on the dresser. Legs and rails look great.
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4th August 2023, 01:15 PM
Thread: Massive Table Build
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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.
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4th August 2023, 09:18 AM
Thread: Push sticks and blocks
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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.
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4th August 2023, 09:09 AM
Thread: Massive Table Build
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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... -
27th July 2023, 04:42 PM
Thread: Wanted: Festool DF700
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WANTED:QLD.
Wanted: Festool DF700
Wanted: Festool DF700 in the Brisbane area.
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4th July 2023, 04:40 PM
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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.
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3rd June 2023, 06:16 PM
Thread: Table Leg Attachment
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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.
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31st May 2023, 02:32 PM
Thread: Table Leg Attachment
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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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31st May 2023, 01:21 PM
Thread: Table Leg Attachment
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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?
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31st May 2023, 08:55 AM
Thread: Table Leg Attachment
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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... -
30th May 2023, 09:33 PM
Thread: Table Leg Attachment
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Legs will be independent
Legs will be independent
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30th May 2023, 08:33 PM
Thread: Wide drum sander - belt gumming up
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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.
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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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30th May 2023, 08:22 PM
Thread: Table Leg Attachment
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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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9th April 2023, 08:16 AM
Thread: WTB Festool LS 130 Linear Sander
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Festool Buy Sell and Swap Australia ??...
Festool Buy Sell and Swap Australia ??
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9th April 2023, 08:15 AM
Thread: WTB Festool LS 130 Linear Sander
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Still listed in the Festool buy and sell group
Still listed in the Festool buy and sell group
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5th April 2023, 10:33 PM
Thread: WTB Festool LS 130 Linear Sander
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There is one on Facebook marketplace Sent...
There is one on Facebook marketplace
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16th March 2023, 06:39 PM
Thread: Using FESTOOL power drills.
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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.
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12th March 2023, 10:54 PM
Thread: Can you spot the issue here?
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No one wants to travel to the Gap?
No one wants to travel to the Gap?
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10th March 2023, 05:31 PM
Thread: Wanted Brisbane: Festool BS75 Set
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Always plenty in Sydney and Melbourne, never...
Always plenty in Sydney and Melbourne, never Brisbane.
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8th March 2023, 09:34 PM
Thread: Table Construction
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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
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8th March 2023, 06:59 AM
Thread: Table Construction
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I was taught 1 - 2% which would translate to 10...
I was taught 1 - 2% which would translate to 10
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