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1st September 2020, 11:06 AM
Thread: Timber species
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Timber species
Hi all,
I started out wanting to replace a few rotten boards (pine), then decided to reap out all the decking boards as they all have some signs of rotten. Then decided to replace a few joists... -
13th May 2015, 11:06 AM
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Its my first work bench and I already picked a...
Its my first work bench and I already picked a few things I could improve on.
The top is laminated beams which I glued together. They are well seasoned and coated top and bottom so I assume... -
13th May 2015, 09:49 AM
Thread: what tool to get next?
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What's the right size BS for splitting 4x2 in...
What's the right size BS for splitting 4x2 in halves (into 2x2), decent brands, second hand options, teeth per inches and second hand prices? I assume a decent one less than 10 years old is still ok.
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13th May 2015, 09:45 AM
Thread: what tool to get next?
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6 inches. I have Stanley no 4, 6, 7 and couple of...
6 inches. I have Stanley no 4, 6, 7 and couple of wooden ones.
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13th May 2015, 08:55 AM
Thread: what tool to get next?
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The blade is approx 8 inches I think.
The blade is approx 8 inches I think.
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13th May 2015, 08:54 AM
Thread: what tool to get next?
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Yes I do a bit of re-sawing, splitting bigger...
Yes I do a bit of re-sawing, splitting bigger timber into smaller bits. Most my lumber are bought in rough sawn form.
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12th May 2015, 11:38 PM
Thread: what tool to get next?
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what tool to get next?
Hi,
I'm new into woodworking and have been doing most things by hand. Sawing tenons, chiselling mortises and hand planing. I've got a sliding drop saw which I build a miter station and a combination... -
6th May 2015, 01:20 PM
Thread: Back Bevel vs Steeper Frog
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I use Chinese and Japanese finishing planes as I...
I use Chinese and Japanese finishing planes as I find them to cope better with tear outs than Stanley's. Althought I like my no 7 for flattening boards. Interesting to serious hand tool users. I know...
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6th May 2015, 01:12 PM
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You can use butterfly pegs which will stop the...
You can use butterfly pegs which will stop the cracks from developing further. Getting the top flat will be fun with a full slab, hence I use laminated pine for that. Are you putting a vice...
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Thanks Adam Ant
Thanks Adam Ant
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Thanks guys! Yes, I have looked up a lot of...
Thanks guys!
Yes, I have looked up a lot of youtube on sharpening and I think I got my chisels pretty sharp. I only have one set and couple of hand planes, so I guess I was just frustrated with... -
Newbie
Hi all,
I have been reading this forum and the renovators forum for a couple of years now and it has been very informative so thanks everyone.
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30th April 2014, 09:41 PM
Thread: minimum screw depth
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Thanks guys. The reason I don't want to screw...
Thanks guys. The reason I don't want to screw them from the top is dirt, water will get into the holes. My plan is to screw from the bottom via another decking board so we're talking about 19mm +...
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30th April 2014, 06:01 PM
Thread: minimum screw depth
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minimum screw depth
Hi, I have a few spare hardwood decking boards and is thinking about making an outdoor table.
But unlike an outdoor table, I want to screw them from the underside to achieve a cleaner look.
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28th April 2014, 01:52 PM
Thread: Drill press
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I don't want to hijack the thread but I have a...
I don't want to hijack the thread but I have a pedestal drill press and wondering if there is any way of setting it up so its fully vertical/plum. I want to use it to drill dowel holes. Any tips on...
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27th April 2014, 09:06 PM
Thread: Help with Jointer Required
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I finally got it all set up (I think). This...
I finally got it all set up (I think).
This ancient thing of a jointer is so annoying to set up. First the in feed deck is not adjustable other than its height (both the saw and planer uses the... -
26th April 2014, 08:58 PM
Thread: Help with Jointer Required
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Thanks. I haven't been downstairs yet after the...
Thanks. I haven't been downstairs yet after the frustrations of the day. Over dinner, I was thinking (rare). In my case, the out feed is lower than the in feed. It's all wrong. I don't have a manual...
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26th April 2014, 07:06 PM
Thread: Help with Jointer Required
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Help with Jointer Required
Hi,
I recently bought a second hand Artesian combination planer / saw. Its a small machine only 700 x 800 and the saw and planer works on single axle. The reason I bought it, is after reading up... -
15th April 2014, 08:56 PM
Thread: Rexon any good?
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Thanks mate. If I have space, I would prefer...
Thanks mate.
If I have space, I would prefer the older machines which is more solid but I need to be able to wheel in and out from bottom of the house so portability is a must for me. Just... -
14th April 2014, 10:24 AM
Thread: Rexon any good?
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Still in the hunt for a thicknesser/planner
Hi All,
Thanks for the responses to my Rexon query.
I'm still in the hunt for a planer/thicknesser. I've finally finished the front deck of a Queenslander so will be moving onto making more... -
14th March 2014, 12:43 AM
Thread: Rexon any good?
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what do you mean?
what do you mean?
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12th March 2014, 07:47 AM
Thread: Rexon any good?
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Rexon any good?
Hi
i cant seem to find any info on a Rexon Thicknesser/jointer combo machine. just wanting some advice if they are any good.
Comments? Recommendations?
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3rd December 2013, 10:16 PM
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Thanks. Looks like I need both. Which means I...
Thanks. Looks like I need both. Which means I should save up some more. I saw a Ozito thicknesser but don't really want to go down that road...
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3rd December 2013, 12:32 PM
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Difference between a thicknesser and a jointer?
Hi,
i'm looking at a thicknesser and a jointer/planer? deal world, I'll get both but budget only lets me one. What is more useful for woodworking?
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2nd December 2013, 10:59 AM
Thread: triton newbe
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sorry for my lack of knowledge, are you guys...
sorry for my lack of knowledge, are you guys talking about the Triton MK3?
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G'day
Hello everyone,
Thought I'll introduce myself. I'm Bailey from Brisbane. Just started woodworking (my old man is a builder/chippie, so I'm around woodwork/construction all my life). Just finished...