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24th June 2021, 04:02 PM
Thread: Merbau Decking
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Merbau Decking
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....
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8th September 2020, 09:47 AM
Thread: Compound Miter sliding Saw
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My current one is 10 inch I have never had to...
My current one is 10 inch I have never had to utilize the full 10 inch. So I thought 8.5 is good enough.
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7th September 2020, 06:03 PM
Thread: Compound Miter sliding Saw
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Thanks it was most helpful
Thanks it was most helpful
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7th September 2020, 02:48 PM
Thread: Compound Miter sliding Saw
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Compound Miter sliding Saw
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...
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29th July 2020, 06:43 PM
Thread: 16" bandsaw tyres
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QUEENSLAND Hi Checkerflight I would like to buy the two...
Hi Checkerflight I would like to buy the two tyres. How do you want to do this?:U
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29th July 2020, 06:39 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Tyre Jet 16 Inch
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Thank You
Thank You
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29th July 2020, 03:32 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Tyre Jet 16 Inch
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Bandsaw Tyre Jet 16 Inch
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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Thanks for the info Mario
Thanks for the info
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Thanks Neil, Since not enough for coffee table...
Thanks Neil,
Since not enough for coffee table probably not worth it.
Thanks anyway
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Thanks Rob. probably not worth it as it seems not...
Thanks Rob. probably not worth it as it seems not enough for what I want.
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Paperbark
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.
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21st August 2017, 08:51 PM
Thread: Clear Finish for Brass Drawer Handles
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READ ME! Clear Finish for Brass Drawer Handles
I am restoring an old desk with Brass handles. I have cleaned the handles and want to protect them with a clear finish.
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19th January 2017, 10:19 AM
Thread: New Blades for a Triton 13 inch
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Thanks for the info. I ended up selling and...
Thanks for the info. I ended up selling and bought a new Carbatec Thicknesser. A good excuse to get a new one.
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8th January 2017, 02:45 PM
Thread: New Blades for a Triton 13 inch
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New Blades for a Triton 13 inch
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?:? -
16th June 2013, 10:08 AM
Thread: Sticking Stick welder
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Sticking Stick welder
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.
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20th May 2010, 06:12 AM
Thread: Why Not Sandpaper
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Thank you Ian a most complete answer Boxers:)
Thank you Ian a most complete answer
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20th May 2010, 12:19 AM
Thread: Why Not Sandpaper
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Why Not Sandpaper
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....
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22nd September 2008, 09:16 AM
Thread: Wedding Present
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Hi Claw hammer. The wood was good to work with....
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...
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15th September 2008, 12:38 AM
Thread: Wedding Present
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Wedding Present
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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26th May 2008, 09:29 AM
Thread: Drawer Help
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Thanks
Thanks for the information.:)
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25th May 2008, 12:58 AM
Thread: Drawer Help
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Drawer Help
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...
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12th May 2008, 11:18 PM
Thread: Carbatec Sale 6" Benchtop Planer
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Carbatec Sale 6" Benchtop Planer
Carbatec have a sale on their 6" Benchtop planer only $229.00 for the next few weeks . Looks like a good deal:2tsup:
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12th May 2008, 11:06 PM
Thread: Brisbane Timber & WWW Show
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Triton at the Brisbane Show
Got a reply from Triton today. They will be represented at the show:)
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10th May 2008, 08:51 AM
Thread: GREAT Triton Product Night
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Demonstration
Good to hear. Did they have a thicknesser demonstration The 13 " in particular. If so how did it go?
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10th May 2008, 08:47 AM
Thread: Brisbane Timber & WWW Show
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Triton at the Brisbane Show
:)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.
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3rd May 2008, 12:57 AM
Thread: Dewalt Thicknesser
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Thanks for all the advice:)
Thanks for all the advice:)
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26th April 2008, 05:25 PM
Thread: Dewalt Thicknesser
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Dewalt Thicknesser
I have seen a Dewalt DW733 on ebay. I can't find details of the 733. Does nyone know about it??":)
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25th April 2008, 10:07 PM
Thread: Thicknesser
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Thicknesser
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...
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25th April 2008, 09:16 PM
Thread: Hafco T-260 Planer Thicknesser - opinions?
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Planer thicknesser
I am doing the same. Will wait to see replies:U
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21st April 2008, 06:28 PM
Thread: Ryobi Thicknesser AP13
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Ryobi Thicknesser AP13 Blade Disintegrated
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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22nd June 2007, 10:20 PM
Thread: Couple of Boxes by my Mate Eugene
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Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1:2tsup:
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1:2tsup:
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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... -
Jewel Box
I made this Jewel Box over several weeks. I used Red Cedar and Huon Pine. The finish is Danish Oil:)
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4th June 2006, 10:29 PM
Thread: Air bubbles in paint
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Air bubbles in paint
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...
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18th May 2006, 10:42 PM
Thread: dusty help
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Dusty Price
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...
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13th May 2006, 08:15 AM
Thread: Wagner HPLV 850E
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Wagner HPLV 850E
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...
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2nd May 2006, 10:20 PM
Thread: Spray Painting Help
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Spray Painting Help
: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...
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2nd May 2006, 06:17 PM
Thread: 2 pack finish on MDF
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Thanks Harry72 Boxers
Thanks Harry72
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2nd May 2006, 02:46 PM
Thread: 2 pack finish on MDF
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To Durwood
'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...
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30th April 2006, 04:48 PM
Thread: Completed Huge Kitchen Project
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Two Pac
Great job. I too am about to start The Kitchen I have never used two pac. How difficult was it to use???
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30th April 2006, 04:37 PM
Thread: Figured Coffee Table
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Love it. Could you tell me what finish you used.
Love it. Could you tell me what finish you used.
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20th April 2006, 11:32 PM
Thread: Gifkin dovetail Jig
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Reply to gary pines
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... -
16th April 2006, 04:50 PM
Thread: Drawer Locking Bit
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Loose bit
: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...
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16th April 2006, 01:28 PM
Thread: Drawer Locking Bit
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Drawer Locking Bit
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...
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14th April 2006, 11:57 PM
Thread: Gifkin dovetail Jig
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Gifkin dovetail Jig
:) :) :) 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...
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9th April 2006, 09:56 AM
Thread: T-guide for router
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Now that is a shed. It makes mine look positively...
Now that is a shed. It makes mine look positively puny.
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2nd April 2006, 11:36 AM
Thread: Induction Motor- Saw
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Induction Motor- Saw
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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9th March 2006, 09:33 PM
Thread: Jig to stop snipe
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Jig to stop snipe
Hi ALL.
Fine Woodwprking has a jig to eliminate snipe when using a thicknesser. Looks like a great idea. Thought you may be interested.
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5th March 2006, 05:13 PM
Thread: Rubbing oil.
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Rubbing oil.
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...
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4th March 2006, 07:19 PM
Thread: latest silky oak restoration
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Restored Piece
I like it a lot. Well done. The silky oak is a beautiful wood