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30th July 2022, 12:51 PM
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Help with terminology of box/finger joints
Hey guys, with the cold and wet keeping me indoors I am putting a bit more time into completing the code for the automatic box joint jig I have been working on for what seems an eternity and have...
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24th May 2022, 10:38 PM
Thread: quick and dirty clamp store
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quick and dirty clamp store
Hey guys while in the middle of a project looking for my short aluminum sash clamps (as I haven't got around to finding their forever home) I had a bit of a brain wave and quickly knocked up the...
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16th March 2022, 09:44 PM
Thread: convert Bosch 14.4 to Liion
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11th March 2022, 11:03 PM
Thread: convert Bosch 14.4 to Liion
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convert Bosch 14.4 to Liion
Hey guys I finally got around to putting together a how to guide to convert a Bosch 14.4 PSR drill to Liion. I have created some STL files (3D printer) for the templates referred to and can send...
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4th December 2021, 05:40 PM
Thread: You are never too old
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some pics
I have finally got some more shed time today and added a coat of a beeswax/boiled linseed oil / turps finish (yet to be buffed out). There are 4 variants. Removable lid, deep lid with micro hinges...
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28th November 2021, 04:51 PM
Thread: You are never too old
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Mpot, thanks for the suggestion but been there...
Mpot, thanks for the suggestion but been there and tried that, the main issue is how far inboard to put them so that they open and the box is not held open by a couple of mm due to binding etc. for...
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28th November 2021, 03:08 PM
Thread: You are never too old
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You are never too old
For the last couple of weeks I have been making 12 finger jointed small boxes (20 x 15 x 12cm) to give to office colleagues when I retire in a week or so. They are made from cedar fence posts pulled...
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28th November 2021, 02:49 PM
Thread: Christmas 2021 prize draw # 133
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CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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2nd November 2021, 10:02 PM
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dealing with chipout on router cut box joints
Hey guys I thought I would share with you all my recent experiences making some 'secret santa' presents for colleagues at work.
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13th October 2021, 05:19 PM
Thread: Doing it about face
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Doing it about face
Hey guys and gals, I have got to make a new finger joint jig for the router table and have just realised that I am doing it backwards (yes I am slow on the uptake). What I mean is that I tend to pull...
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8th March 2021, 12:55 PM
Thread: A Few Good Ideas
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bowtie or dutchman
An interesting video, I liked the jig nature of his workshop. I assume he used a dovetail cutter to rout the grooves and but my only issue is where / how were the bowtie dutchman made. Unfortunately...
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15th August 2020, 11:39 PM
Thread: Dawn Pivot jaw vice
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fixed
Just in case anyone out there has the same issue. I took the vice completely apart today and found that the half nut had managed to rotate 180 degrees inside the square channel and was pushing the...
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14th August 2020, 04:44 PM
Thread: Dawn Pivot jaw vice
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Dawn Pivot jaw vice
Combined fonts of knowledge,
Some 15 years ago I splurged out on a pivot (front) jaw 255mm Dawn woodworking vice for the new bench I built. In it's life it has been used one or twice during the week... -
26th July 2020, 05:49 PM
Thread: holding zero clearance insert rings
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Thanks for the reply. I had thought about 3 holes...
Thanks for the reply. I had thought about 3 holes @120 degrees apart so making half holes would be possible using the milling machine and an endmill so it is possible to add it to the plastic ones...
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26th July 2020, 03:05 PM
Thread: holding zero clearance insert rings
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holding zero clearance insert rings
Hey guys (and gals),
I have been revisiting my TR001 based router table I built many moons ago and replaced the 6mm acrylic top I made way back when with a 10mm aluminium plate. I first though about... -
17th September 2018, 08:39 PM
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I picked up one of these that was 'well used' but...
I picked up one of these that was 'well used' but they are so well built a couple of new bearings later and a good clean it is quiet, powerful and will cut all day if I need it to. I have it in a...
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6th March 2018, 11:20 PM
Thread: hammock stand
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I was trying to avoid that as I have never done...
I was trying to avoid that as I have never done anything that large in laminations but looks like I may be forced to.
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6th March 2018, 11:03 PM
Thread: hammock stand
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no sorry 2 per join sorry for not being clear.
no sorry 2 per join sorry for not being clear.
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6th March 2018, 10:50 PM
Thread: hammock stand
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hammock stand
Hi guys and gals,
I need some advice. I have been thinking about a hammock stand made out of short sections (30cm) of 45 x 90 each cut at 15degree on either end and joined by 2 floating tenons each... -
25th April 2016, 08:11 PM
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Tccp123...
Tccp123,
I have purchased the following bits to use with my version of Ryan's design
HRC60 Solid Carbide 75mm 100mm END Mills 2 Flute Long END Mills 4 6 8 10 12mm | eBay
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4th April 2015, 11:47 PM
Thread: Toolholder and Collet Storage
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axa toolholder storage
Dear all,
I thought I would share this axa toolholder rack I completed today:
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29th September 2014, 02:51 PM
Thread: poor deal on spare parts
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parts arrived and fitted
The parts arrived today and were fitted within 10 minutes. The delay was due to the UK warehouse being out of stock and having to wait for delivery from.. you guessed it Clayton!
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15th September 2014, 11:13 PM
Thread: poor deal on spare parts
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poor deal on spare parts
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While I appreciate that we now live in a throw away society I do get the feeling that the customer need to be given a better deal. I recently took a power washer in for repair, it is a... -
11th November 2012, 11:40 AM
Thread: Drilling round stock - solved
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Drilling round stock - solved
Colleagues,
As you read this you will probably say "You stupid old fool, I could have told you that ages ago" but the older I get the more I seem to forget, I blame the Aluminum pans in the 70's.
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10th January 2011, 08:32 PM
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suppression capacitor
HCIM et Al.
Last year I was in a similar position with a bosch electric hammer power drill, it too had been unused for a period of about 18 months and the first time i used it it went bang. The... -
1st February 2009, 12:21 AM
Thread: Overhead copy arrangement
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Joe, The support is quite stiff, it is held onto...
Joe,
The support is quite stiff, it is held onto the fence with 4 x 6mm bolts and the 'pin' is tightened quite a bit as I was concerned with the flexing of the bearing and coming into contact with a... -
31st January 2009, 05:45 PM
Thread: Overhead copy arrangement
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Overhead copy arrangement
Just before Christmas I decided to make a start on some Adirondack chairs, for the challenge as well as using up some of the spotted gum reject floor boarding obtained from this forum. I decided that...
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9th December 2008, 09:38 PM
Thread: saw dust
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Alastair, I do remember something about that in...
Alastair,
I do remember something about that in the dim and far too distant past in A level chemistry. I will blame the aluminium saucepans I used for years...
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9th December 2008, 08:56 AM
Thread: Horizontal router table
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Soth, This is the sketchup file of one I made a...
Soth,
This is the sketchup file of one I made a while back. The router is an old GMC from a 'difficult' router table I had and the y axis is handled by a winder mechanism. The difficult part is the... -
8th December 2008, 07:48 PM
Thread: saw dust
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Just come in and tried a slice of lemon and it...
Just come in and tried a slice of lemon and it has worked, little or no staining and fresh smelling hands (not that they don't normally smell very nice). I will, however, get some barrier cream. ...
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8th December 2008, 06:01 PM
Thread: saw dust
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Phil, Is there any reaction to soap as it seems...
Phil,
Is there any reaction to soap as it seems that most of it appears when I start to wash off the bits that appeared where I have touched the top of the table saw. I will try the lemon juice. ... -
8th December 2008, 03:17 PM
Thread: saw dust
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Alastair, Any idea on easily getting rid of the...
Alastair,
Any idea on easily getting rid of the stains as soap and water didn't seem to work very well and a good scrubbing each time I come out of the shed is taking its toll on me!
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8th December 2008, 11:19 AM
Thread: saw dust
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saw dust
Colleagues,
I have noticed that when I come in from playing with the other wife (shed) as the first wife calls it I have noticed that there is a dark blue staining over my hands and lower arms. The... -
4th December 2008, 10:44 AM
Thread: Adirondack
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Scally, This is one fine looking chair, I have...
Scally,
This is one fine looking chair, I have decided to add it and its 3 brothers to my list of 'summer jobs' using the spotted gum floor boarding from Studley as I do like the shape.
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1st December 2008, 11:41 PM
Thread: Studley’s rejected hardwood gallery
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small box
Hey Namtrak that is probably a good idea.
Attached a small box for my secret santa, better than a bottle of plonk or a box of choccies ?
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27th November 2008, 06:00 PM
Thread: Studley’s rejected hardwood gallery
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My offering
See my first effort with the timber:
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23rd November 2008, 10:38 AM
Thread: Are collets universal ?
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Are collets universal ?
Or should the title be universal reducer?
I have a confession. Yesterday in the shed I was making a couple of jigs on the table mounted Triton and required that I change from a 1/4 inch to 1/2... -
16th November 2008, 12:34 AM
Thread: My first post, my shed.
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My new hang out
Rather belatedly I am posting some pics of the new shed. Although I have got most of the equipment in I am not sure that everything is in its final place.
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15th November 2008, 11:45 PM
Thread: Donations box
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Donations box
A couple of weeks ago the wife volunteered me to make a new donations box for the local Buddhist Temple. Despite being rather snowed under at work I agreed as I will take any excuse to get into the...
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13th November 2008, 12:08 AM
Thread: computer in my workshop
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Carl, When I ran the electric cables to the new...
Carl,
When I ran the electric cables to the new shed recently I ran, in different conduit at least 300mm away, a cat5 cable from the router and a couple of phone lines. I have a computer inside a... -
30th October 2008, 07:58 PM
Thread: What am I doing wrong ?
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Problem solved, This evening I have had some...
Problem solved,
This evening I have had some time to do a bit of investigation and I have found the problem. It was caused by plain stupidity on my part. I noticed that the blades were quite a bit... -
27th October 2008, 07:43 PM
Thread: Corner cutting Tool?
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Sean, Is this ...
Sean,
Is this what you mean ?
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27th October 2008, 05:10 PM
Thread: What am I doing wrong ?
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Joe, I get the problems with the thicknesser...
Joe,
I get the problems with the thicknesser setup where the timber is on the flat table and the blades spin over it so there is no alignment possible, it is one table but thanks for the reference... -
26th October 2008, 09:43 PM
Thread: What am I doing wrong ?
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Skew, It is actually at T260...
Skew,
It is actually at T260 and unfortunately the feed rate is fixed. While i was checking the belt tension I did look at the feed roller and it seemed OK but I had a similar thought whether the... -
26th October 2008, 09:24 PM
Thread: What am I doing wrong ?
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What am I doing wrong ?
I have an Hafco T 250 planer thicknesser that is not giving a very good surface to the spotted gum reject flooring I got in the last timber sale. It is leaving a series of ridges perpendicular to...
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26th June 2008, 04:23 PM
Thread: Horizontal router
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Horizontal router
Hi All,
I have been toying with the idea of an horizontal router for some time now and after deciding to scrap the GMC router table I have made a sketchupfile that shows what I intend to make. The... -
12th April 2008, 09:30 PM
Thread: Can't upload files
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Can't upload files
Has anyone else had problems uploading files with new threads ? In the past I have had no problems but over the last few days I keep getting the "Server Reset .." error. Does this mean that my...
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26th March 2008, 10:19 PM
Thread: Wood or metal side benching
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Wood or metal side benching
Last November I started the journey to a new 6m by 9m shed. Today following hastle from the local council (I am sure that they feel they must oppose everything to make sure perople know they are...
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16th August 2007, 08:51 AM
Thread: Top Gear
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Archers forever
Dave, you shouldn't 'dis' The Archers, I have listened for the last 30 years both while in the UK and now online in Aus ! I suppose it reminds me of my childhood growing up on a farm in what was...
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15th August 2007, 11:58 PM
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Luke's workshop
Did anyone see the latest 'woodworking' prog on the "How to Channel" tonight. I thought that it might be a bit of a distraction while I wait for the council grant me the permission for the new shed....