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3rd May 2017, 09:41 AM
Thread: Guide rail square
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Brendan, Yep, the TSO square performs as...
Brendan,
Yep, the TSO square performs as advertised. If anything, takes less than the stated 5 seconds to attach.
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12th April 2017, 09:14 AM
Thread: Guide rail square
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Woodpecker have been doing a square for the guide...
Woodpecker have been doing a square for the guide rail for a while. I haven't tried one of these, however looking at reviews comparing the two, seems the blue one is easier to use as it requires no...
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11th April 2017, 09:28 PM
Thread: Guide rail square
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Works just as well on the Makita track. Very...
Works just as well on the Makita track.
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11th April 2017, 04:38 PM
Thread: Guide rail square
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Guide rail square
After watching the following video from The Poplar Shop, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYGUk-79CSg I ordered the two guides as well as systainer packing.
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11th April 2017, 04:15 PM
Thread: Metal cutting blade for Kapex 120
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"A tip I picked up recently for getting the...
"A tip I picked up recently for getting the lowest amount of heat buildup with cutoff saws is to go really hard, to the point of nearly stalling. I was shown this on a machining course for cutting...
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23rd March 2017, 08:00 AM
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Appreciate the feedeback
We have a Godfrey's near by. Will grab a few of their different adaptors to include in the testing.
Appreciate the feedback.
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22nd March 2017, 12:34 PM
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Thanks Bob, I'll add some of these to the test...
Thanks Bob,
I'll add some of these to the test range. Eventually hope to be able to come up with a converstion chart for adapting from tool to extractor or extractor to tool, depending on what is... -
22nd March 2017, 11:38 AM
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Connecting Festool dust extractors to Makita Drop saws
While selling Festool, I meet a large number of people who run the TS55, CT26 and use a Makita drop saw for framing and a Kapex for fixing.
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13th March 2017, 01:53 PM
Thread: Vecturo. Anyone have one?
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One further note on the Vecturo, it is in the...
One further note on the Vecturo, it is in the current Festool campaign, till the end of March, so you can get the set version with the plunge jigs and a range of blades for $749.
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11th March 2017, 09:48 AM
Thread: Vecturo. Anyone have one?
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We have both the Vecturo set and Fein Multimaster...
We have both the Vecturo set and Fein Multimaster in stock if you wanted to have a look at them side by side.
If you are in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne that is.
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21st February 2017, 07:34 PM
Thread: Newest test centre up and running.
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Squirrel+Nuts, Short answer is yes. There...
Squirrel+Nuts,
Short answer is yes. There are three types of roller boards and trolleys I know of, not including the extractors. Each use the nibs at the bottom of the systainer from the old... -
20th February 2017, 07:49 AM
Thread: Newest test centre up and running.
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Newest test centre up and running.
There is a new Festool Test Center in Melbourne!
Having distributed Triton in Japan for many years (Hence the name) and then worked for Festool for three and Total Tools for 2 years, I have been... -
19th September 2016, 12:21 PM
Thread: Selling handmade toys
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Selling handmade toys
One of the hats I wear is as a member of the Lions Club of Park Orchards, in Victoria.
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16th September 2016, 07:12 AM
Thread: New to Festool?
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Talking of using dust extraction with the EHL65...
Talking of using dust extraction with the EHL65 planer, I recall an interesting end user visit I once had. Customer had been loving his planer and had about 5 years trouble free use out of it. The...
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9th September 2016, 01:32 PM
Thread: New to Festool?
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New to Festool?
After many years introducing the Triton woodworking system to Japan, some time on the tools back in Australia then a few years working for Festool, as a Technical Sales Consultant in Victoria, these...
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17th October 2013, 06:40 PM
Thread: Working with Wood show in Melbourne
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Working with Wood show in Melbourne
The display is set up, looking forward to the WWW show.
If you are coming in, don't be shy, stop by and say gidday.
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21st September 2013, 11:21 PM
Thread: Festool, DIY workshop
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What were you doing wrong?
What were you doing wrong?
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21st September 2013, 12:01 AM
Thread: Festool, DIY workshop
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Now that's a store for big kids! 286209...
Now that's a store for big kids!
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18 Greens Road Dandenong. Will be quite a few Festool staff and trainers there tomorrow morning.
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10th August 2013, 06:41 PM
Thread: CSX Series (mini-D-handle) Drills
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My favourite drill
Working for TTS, I have access to the range of drills. When I need one, the CSX is normally the first one I reach for. It is light, comfortable and the brushless motor really is surprisingly...
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28th July 2013, 01:55 PM
Thread: Brush replacement
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Brushes under Warranty
Understanding that your issue is not with Festool or Protool, however you would like to know where you would stand if you were in this position with either of these brands.
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22nd July 2013, 08:32 AM
Thread: Triton training dvd
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George's strength
One of the keys to the success of the Triton range was George's ability to gather and present information on how to do woodwork for beginners.
The Triton Routers weren't added to the range until... -
9th July 2013, 01:16 PM
Thread: Thermal overload protection
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Thermal overload protection
Had a trouble shooting visit today, that thought other forum members may find interesting.
The symptom the TS55R was showing, was after a period of use, it would suddenly slow down, though... -
6th July 2013, 07:39 PM
Thread: Dust box for Triton Saw Bench
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Air flow
Has been a while since taking a wander down the familiar path of the Triton Forum.
Mick, I love the concept and ingenuity of your dust collection system.
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4th July 2013, 10:38 PM
Thread: Anyone been to Festool Factory???
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Sounds like another famous factory
I recall another factory that was only open to their staff.
One day they decided to let five children and their parents through. All they had to do was find a golden ticket inside a Wonka bar.:B -
3rd July 2013, 07:49 AM
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Similarities and differences
As my user name suggests, and a look at past posts will show, I was the distributor for Triton in Japan for many years. Passion for Triton was born as a kid, being babysat by theTriton video in...
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28th June 2013, 07:20 AM
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Having a look at Festool in Western Victoria
Reading through the posts here, many seem to revolve around determining suitability of Festool products for different uses. Given that purchasing a Festool is a long term investment, this makes a...
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25th February 2013, 07:45 PM
Thread: Which blade for TS55
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Universal for hard wood ripping
Hi Les,
I used to help make canoes out of cedar strips in Japan. For a timber as soft as ceder, a blade like the Panther would be best as the gullets fill faster than the teeth can cut.
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24th February 2013, 06:32 AM
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CT36 air module
Marios,
The "Air Module" you are referring to is basically a switch for dust extraction to be activated when an air tool is turned on. An air line is plugged in from your compressor to the CT 36,... -
21st February 2013, 11:11 PM
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Poll: Either
My favorite is the CSX, when I need more grunt, reach for the PDC-18.
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21st February 2011, 01:20 PM
Thread: Best jig for Triton Workcentre?
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Thin ripping jig
I make and use the thin ripping jig fairly often. Basically a bit of ply or other scrap that has parallel sides and I attach a heel to rip thin strips off a wide piece. Fast, easy and accurate,...
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14th May 2009, 12:05 PM
Thread: Saw does not fit
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Depending on what size saw the chassis is set up...
Depending on what size saw the chassis is set up for, you may have to remove and re-locate the coach bolts that hold the two halves of the slide chassis together. Sometimes just losening and sliding...
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14th May 2009, 12:52 AM
Thread: Saw does not fit
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Which model Ryobi are you trying to fit? I...
Which model Ryobi are you trying to fit?
I think the longest base the sliding chassis can hold is 400mm. Is it the length of the base or its width that is causing the difficulties?
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7th May 2009, 12:09 PM
Thread: Triton slides for saw?
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Bearing Channels
I think the parts you are referring to are the bearing channels.
These are aluminium extrusions that I believe are a Triton product. If Triton gets up and running again, they will most likely... -
8th March 2009, 10:04 PM
Thread: Triton Biscuits
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#7
After doing a bit of research, contacted the company who supplied the Triton biscuits. Naturally this company supply a wide range of biscuits throught Australia.
They have a #7 biscuit that is... -
8th March 2009, 10:01 AM
Thread: Triton/GMC Announcement
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Whoops
Knockonwood,
Sorry if my post implied that Festool used same technology. Their systems are very different.
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7th March 2009, 06:22 PM
Thread: Triton/GMC Announcement
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The factory is in the Northern suburbs however...
The factory is in the Northern suburbs however they are a purely manufacturing setup and are not in a position to ferret through the parts they have. Once the green light is on however, parts should...
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5th March 2009, 09:35 AM
Thread: Triton/GMC Announcement
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Thankfully wrong
Phoenix,
It is with the greatest pleasure that I wish to correct Phoenix.
Much of the plant and machinery was sold. Presses, welding robots etc. All of the tooling however was moved to a... -
3rd March 2009, 02:49 PM
Thread: Triton/GMC Announcement
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Not suprising
Tribo,
Your comment is probably more likely than Bosch or Costco buying the remnants.
The role of the administrator is to get the highest return possible for creditors. If this means... -
2nd March 2009, 12:52 PM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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Dull Docs
The documents that are available through the ASIC site are pretty dull. Most say little or nothing but are just formalities.
Of the Docs I have purchased there, the 146 page report was... -
2nd March 2009, 09:11 AM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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Anything interesting?
So Eagle, has there been any movement, change or newsworthy events. I don't know, say about last Wednesday?
The tea leaves and tarot cards suggest a change that hasn't been given much of a... -
1st March 2009, 05:46 PM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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Triton Staff
Chris,
Last time I visited GMC HQ, about 2 or 3 weeks ago, there were only 4 of the old timers there. One from each Sales, QC, Purchasing and Service.
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1st March 2009, 05:15 PM
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Troubleshooting
One way of trying to seperate between a blade and arbor problem it to use a texta.
identify the most extreme tooth, either closest to or furthest from the fence and mark it.
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1st March 2009, 04:12 PM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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Have been advised that the Products, IP and...
Have been advised that the Products, IP and Brands have all been sold.
If this is the case, then any sales of parts are no longer relevnat to the administrator or creditors, be them secured or... -
28th February 2009, 03:25 AM
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Try it as is
The Bosch Planer should be fine. I have had a Bosch and a Makita, both good little units.
Try the Triton equipment as it is before getting fancy with measuring systems. If you are coing to try... -
27th February 2009, 07:23 AM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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Woodwould, thanks for the link. Unfortunately,...
Woodwould, thanks for the link. Unfortunately, most of the retail outlets that sold GMC are still listed on the GMC web site. Costco is just one of many listed there.
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26th February 2009, 10:14 PM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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Costco does great business in Japan. Last time I...
Costco does great business in Japan. Last time I was at the Makuhari store, the cars were lined up for about 2km, to get into the car park. One car out, one car in.
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12th February 2009, 09:09 AM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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I found the following on the internet -...
I found the following on the internet - interesting reading!
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7th February 2009, 07:44 AM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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Latest Timing
Eagle,
Are you able to comment on how accurate this is?
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5th February 2009, 07:47 PM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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Biggsy, Welcome to the forum. I think the...
Biggsy,
Welcome to the forum.
I think the number of comments on this issue are understandable. In a forum for people interested in a product, the biggest event since its inception is likely... -
4th February 2009, 05:04 PM
Thread: GMC goes into receivership
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Minutes
I bought 2 sets of the documents. As they are available in teh public domain, see no harm in mentioning some of the relevant points.
There were 5 companies who expressed and interest in buying...