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What is the best method of cutting the loop backed sheet?

A long long time ago, in a galaxy far away - you used to be able to buy packets of sanding discs from U Beaut like those included in the U Beaut rotary sander plus additional finer grades. I looked...

I'm guessing a Carter copy - it only cost about $30 max.

Some years ago the die-cast, solid, lower blade guide on my bandsaw cracked and I managed to replace it with a relatively cheap, very good roller guide (see pictures). Now the upper roller guide has...

Thanks Guys.

That was just the advice I was looking for.

If it turns out OK I'll post a couple of pictures. If you ask really nicely, I'll even embarrass myself and include some of the pics...

I'm In.

I tried searching the words in the Title but got no response so I'm asking the question. Sorry if it's been asked before.

The boss lady in the BIG shed asked me to make a central bench for the...

Just latched on to a Nova TL1500 lathe. Where can you get user manuals? Teknatool don't seem to have anything that old on their web site.

Noticed some discussion on second hand price in this...

Fred

If you still haven't got the hang of it - and it can be a real ***** even with someone showing you - if you live near Devonport/Burnie/Lonnie drop me an e-mail and I'll arrange to drop by and...

While I was working at Woomera the story goes:-

Mrs X had been spot cleaning clothes with mixture of white spirit and acetone. When she had finished she tipped the residue down the toilet.

Mr...

Hobart Working with Wood Show

I'm travelling down to Hobart for the WWW show on Friday 29th from Devonport, returning home Friday night.

Anyone want a ride? Would prefer a contribution to...

I seem to remember reading an article in a magazine or paper which said we should put our wooden cutting boards into the microwave every once in a while and heat till the wood is hot. Aparently, the...

In the hope that someone from Triton logs on to this site -

It would be a good idea if Triton supplied with their router table a large red tag that could be clipped to the handle of the router...

I'm fortunate enought to have a Triton AND a lathe!! I leave a 200mm dia disk permanently attached to a face plate with "sand paper" attached with double sided tape. I knocked together a bolt on...

Yup - me too.

Also - I didn't do the plastic height winging thread much good when I tried to get the blade back up to max height in table saw mode after doing a lot of tenons.

There was a...

Most important tip for blackwood

!!! USE A DUST MASK !!!

When you think how long (or short) the burr on a cabinet scraper lasts, how long will a burr on a turning too last with the 'distance' the tool travels in just one cut - forget it!

Thanks for the advice folks.

Hee hee!! All I wanted was to stop the moisture spoiling the finish. :p

By the way, talking of finishes. I've just been reading a book called "Understanding...

OK I’m probably going to get some stick here about you get what you pay for but I’ll go ahead anyway.

I was in the market for a small compressor for general work around the house/workshop and the...

Just to get back to the serious stuff. I've got (and use) a 3Ms filter mask with the battery in the mask. Again it was expensive but it works very well - in both departments. It does a good job of...

Looking for someone to get me out of trouble.

I was in the process of fitting a door for the in-laws and needed to take some wood off the top and bottom. I put masking tape on the underside to...

Thanks for the help folks

I'll let you know how it goes

I’m in the process of making the Home Boss a fire fender – you know, one of those wooden things (sometimes metal) that fit round the edge of the hearth between the tiles and the rug.

I want to put...

While admitting Neil’s Handbook is a great buy despite the missing definitions, I would like to point out another deficiency.

In the section under glues, there appears to be one glaring omission. ...

I have a 3M full filter mask - works great although a back-up battery would be great but at $90 I continue to limit my turning to 4-5 hours. Only trouble I have had is forgetting to turn the fan on...

First off, let me say that I have got, and regularly use, my rotary sander BUT it does have one small drawback when compared to power sanders. When you have carefully turned a platter or flat...

Hi Rhys

I have tried the microwave method a few times (when I’m impatient or haven’t got any normally dried blanks)

The first time was rather interesting! The big secret is to allow the work...

A neighbour asked me if I could skim a 100mm cork jar stopper down to fit a smaller jar. Although I have never had the need to turn cork before I said “No probs.”

I found I couldn’t get much of a...

Thanks for all the good wishes folks. I did mean it as a wake up call rather than a poor me story.

Actually things have been going pretty good recently. I was back in the workshop after about...

Here’s a few do’s and don’ts for working with your Triton 2000.

I’d been working all day making a rose arch for the Home Boss and was getting tired. I should have given it away then but decided...

Slight problem with the planer - the sprinf loaded pressure clamps that hold the work away from the planer sole and against the triton fence are a bit fierce - when you feed through the work jumps...

I'd also recommend "Woodturning - A Manual of Techniques" by Hugh O'Neill published by Crowood Press if you can still get hold of it - It's rather an old publication - but then, I'm an old turner. ...

Thanks for the advice folks.

The cupboard is built in so I think I'll give the high pressure hose method a miss. http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/smile.gifBut I'll keep it in mind. Think I'd better...

I thought James' post re finish on oak was going to answer my question but, although similar, mine is somewhat different hence the new post.

The previous owners of my house PAINTED a large hall...

OK! OK! I GIVE IN!!!!

I'll use the bloody router. Had thought of the chain saw but the bar was too wide :-)

As I said, the doors are BIG (2m wide by 3m tall)and anything less than 75mm posts...

I've used router jigs for cutting mortices before but the three inch (ooops 75mm) depth is a bit much. At the $99 price tag the drill press mortice attachment looks good value - if it performs.

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Having returned from a very enjoyable two months in Europe I really can't put off renovation on the old barn any longer. (Particularly as I intend to turn it into a workshop - 9mx8m will be a...

You’d be surprised what timber flooring will stand. I’ve just pulled down the old (1935) garage on our property (they call it a car shed over here in tassie – how quaint) and the floor was made of...

I learned to use hand tools a LONG time ago (45 years) at school. The lessons must have sunk in because their use still comes naturally. I can still remember old Oby Dyer holding his hand, index...

Well after building the previous house the home boss reckoned she wanted a FINISHED house this time – can you believe it!!. Just because I only got round to the eave linings and front door strike...

The Octagonal Deck looks GREAT!

The rectangular table even looks classy!

BUT the PLASTIC CHAIRS!!!! C'mon!!! ")

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Badger - A gruff short tempered animal that sleeps most...

I have a nearly new jar of Shellawax friction polish that some idiot (me) left on its side with the lid not screwed tightly down. The result is the usually creamy stuff has become rather thick. Can...

I agree with most of your points mate but must add one comment. - Yes you are supposed to twist the little red knobs off the moulding but you have to be superman to do it. Damn near gave myself a...

Had an interesting experience this week. I’d modified some machinery parts as a favour for one of the locals and, as we were chatting afterwards, he said casually, “You do a bit of turning, don’t...

I bought a Triton saw blade soon after getting my Triton Work Centre and, in my humble opinion, it is far superior to the blade that came with the Makita saw. I use the Triton for the good jobs and...

Thanks

I'll drop in next time I'm over that way.

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Badger - A gruff short tempered animal that sleeps most of the winter

I need to buy a couple of new turning tools and some other turning gear. As I’m new to the area, can anyone recommend a good supplier in northern Tasmania?

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Badger - A gruff...

You should be able to pick up angle iron cut to length at any steel distributors (do you have Stratco over there) but it might not be as rigid as the stuff used in bed frames (Why not prove yourself...

Thanks Neil

While I appreciate the skill in bobbin making I’ll be aiming at something a little bigger (bowls and vases etc). Will halving the 6 inch branches be enough? I planned to split the...

I didn’t modify my saw (Makita) and found it fitted very well. I did, however, buy the height adjustment attachment and ‘new’ saw bed. One other thing I found was that the band clamps for...