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I need to repair parts of my deck. went to Bunnings and discovered the Merbau decking is smooth both top and bottom. Asked Bunnings staff why is there are no grooves on one side of the Board....

My current one is 10 inch I have never had to utilize the full 10 inch. So I thought 8.5 is good enough.
My table saw is 10 inch so if I need to cut deeper I can us it.

Thanks it was most helpful

I need some advice. I am a bit of a home woodworker. Nothing too serious but over the years I do a bit of building things for me and friends and I get a lot of satisfaction.My Old Ryobi Compound...

Hi Checkerflight I would like to buy the two tyres. How do you want to do this?:U

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I have a JET 16 inch bandsaw. The tyres are two piece. One of the two pieces of the top tyre has come unstuck. I cannot find the replacement tyres be it the single or the two piece. I could glue the...

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Mario

Thanks Neil,
Since not enough for coffee table probably not worth it.
Thanks anyway
Mario

Thanks Rob. probably not worth it as it seems not enough for what I want.
Thanks anyway
Mario

A friend of mine owns a company whose name includes Paperbark. She has asked me to build a small coffee table made from Paperbark timber.
I am in Brisbane. Can anyone tell me were I can buy...

I am restoring an old desk with Brass handles. I have cleaned the handles and want to protect them with a clear finish.
Can anyone suggest a product to give them a clear finish?

Thanks for the info. I ended up selling and bought a new Carbatec Thicknesser. A good excuse to get a new one.

After a long layoff from woodworking I am starting up again.
I need new blades for my Triton 13 inch but cannot find any. Does anyone have any clue where to buy?:?

Hi Guys I was giver an old stick welder and am trying to learn the technique. Got much advice but I find the stick often gets stuck. Once I get going it seems okay.
Any advice??:(

Thank you Ian a most complete answer
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I have a couple of tallboys covered with a veneer. Generally in good condition just scratches that need to be refinished. All the advice seems to be to strip with a quality stripper then refinish....

Hi Claw hammer. The wood was good to work with. It has a high silica content so I was worried about it adversely affecting my tools but no problems to note. It is a very heavy timber.The finish is...

I made my son and his new wife some furniture for their wedding. I built two bedside tables and a tallboy. I used Makore an African timber and finished with minwax satin. It took me three months. I...

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I am building some bedside tables with drawers. I read somewhere a way to ease the sliding of the drawers ( wood on wood). I cannot find it now that I need the information. :? Any help would be...

Carbatec have a sale on their 6" Benchtop planer only $229.00 for the next few weeks . Looks like a good deal:2tsup:

Got a reply from Triton today. They will be represented at the show:)

Good to hear. Did they have a thicknesser demonstration The 13 " in particular. If so how did it go?

:)I have sent an email to Triton asking if they will be represented at the show. Will let you know if I get an answer.

Thanks for all the advice:)

I have seen a Dewalt DW733 on ebay. I can't find details of the 733. Does nyone know about it??":)

Has anyone used the 13 thicknesser or the 15 thicknesser. I have seen stu's video and they look okay. Does anyone know if specials occur at he woodshows Brisbane specifically. I like the Jet or...

I am doing the same. Will wait to see replies:U

Was using my Ryobi today. Heard a ticking type sound then bang:o.bits of blade and housing flew everywher.:~. Pulled it part; a blade must have worked loose. Too damaged to do anything with. Only 2.5...

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Hi Shep 1, Big Shed, and Ciscokid

I used green velveteen to line the base wraped over 1/8 inch rubber inserts. This makes the fit nice and snug. The photo shows my first attempt with the...

I made this Jewel Box over several weeks. I used Red Cedar and Huon Pine. The finish is Danish Oil:)

I am experimenting with a smooth finish for my kitchen cabinets. I have mixed penetrol, about 15%, to oil based paint. The finish is coming out fantastic except for one little thing. Air...

I have a Jet dusty and it is very good. The $100.00 is only the start . You will find as the end date comes closer the price will escalate quite rapidly. I suggest you get onto a site selling Jet...

After much research I have narrowed my choice of a spray system to the Wagner HVLP(High Volume Low Pressure) 850E. I want to use it mainly for my limited furniture making and general around the house...

:confused: :confused: :confused: I want to be able to spray some finishes on new furniture. Before I go into the cold cruel world I would like to know a bit about the process so when I see a retailer...

Thanks Harry72
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'Once the surface is smooth get two containers one big one and one tin which will fit inside leaving about 25mm clearance around the sides. Boil some water and put it in the large one Put your paint...

Great job. I too am about to start The Kitchen I have never used two pac. How difficult was it to use???

Love it. Could you tell me what finish you used.

Hi Gary Pine.
I had to add a number of shimms over the period I was experimenting. Cannot remember how many. My problem was I thought the jig would have come set as required from gifkins. Once I got...

:o :o After reading your posts I went and had another look at the problem and the scary thing is the bit was coming out of the router jaw. It had moved out a good 2 cm. Scary stuff. I have been...

I have a Triton mounted in a triton router table and have been practising with my Drawer locking bit (Infinity) Not having much success. My biggest problem is the bit rises about a 1/16" after a...

:) :) :) Over the past several months I read and asked for advice on what dovetail jig people thought would be the best. The Gifkin came out with many positive reports. After a number of practice...

Now that is a shed. It makes mine look positively puny.
Nice jig
Boxers

Can anyone tell me the benefits of an induction motor? I believe they are quieter than a normal motor. If so how much quieter? Are there any other reasons I would go for an induction motor?

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Hi ALL.
Fine Woodwprking has a jig to eliminate snipe when using a thicknesser. Looks like a great idea. Thought you may be interested.
http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/pages/fw_183_072.asp

I need some advice on finishing with oil. I am using Rustin's and am finishing each coat by rubbing the oil with 400 grit paper then wiping the slurry off. Can I use a random orbital sander (TRITON...

I like it a lot. Well done. The silky oak is a beautiful wood