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I tried MaxCut and I like it.

Thank you Roy and Elan for your replies.
I will have a look at the progams mentioned.

Thank you for your speedy reply.
I am happy to pay a reasonable amount, and $19 is fine.
I will wait to see if other replies eventuate.

Thanks again,
jim

Several years ago I saw on the TV news that someone had devised a computer program which calculated the best fit of shapes within a given area, so as to minimise waste.
For example the best...

Thank you all, for your very prompt replies.
I have some vinegar so I will try that first.
Citric acid (which I don't have) being cheap will be my second option.
I will try each of your...

Has anyone tried removing rust stains from machinery using CLR?
During winter, mice got under the poly tarp covers on my bench-top jointer and the table of my drill press.
I think the rust stains...

I intend to purchase some too.

It is listed as a hazardous substance and safety gear must be worn. Skin,eyes,do not breathe vapour.
Possible risk of irreversible effects.

Please read MATERIAL...

Hello Peter.
The 15amp saws are fitted with a 15amp plug.
The middle pin on a 15amp plug is larger than that on a 10amp plug, this is so that it can not be plugged into a normal 10amp socket.
10...

I have been agonizing over the same issue as Prle77.
The Bosch 10" GTS 10 XS is currently on special for $995 at Carbatec.

After some research on the forum, I decided that the Jet 10"...

I recently welded 1.6mm square mild steel tube using CIG Satincraft 2.5mm electrodes on CIG EasyWelder.
I first tested on an offcut at 80 amps the lower recommended setting stated on the pack.
It...

I bought a Bosch POF 1200 AE plunge router for hand-held use.
I have found it to be excellent.
Being a smaller router it has only 1/4" collet.
Check out the details at the Bosch DIY website....

Hi Prle77
Sorry for the delay in posting a reply.
I wanted to fix the Al strips before responding.
I used 20X12, mounted 20 flat and 12 upright to suit the castors which I bought.
I have found...

I am making a rolling sled similar to one I also found on YouTube.
DIY Router Surfacer planer, by SkippyFromAus. - Short video 0.53.

I also purchased the Carbatec 31mm planer bit, but have not...

Thanks for alerting me.
I made the trip to Adelaide on Thursday to buy one, plus some locking plier welding clamps at $6.99 each.

Thanks for alerting me.
I made the journey to Adelaide on Thursday to buy one, plus some locking plier welding clamps at $6.99 each.:2tsup::2tsup:

Thank you for your reply which I read with great interest.

The large Jarrah one is my favourite too.
Beautiful work.
How long have you been making the clocks, and how many do you estimate you have made?
I will have a look for more of your beautiful work....

I don't want to mislead you, the Bosch will be quite a bit heavier than your Ozito.
I thought I would let you know about the Bosch, because I noted that your list of machines under consideration...

I have the large heavy Triton router.
I have also recently purchased a lighter quarter inch router for hand-held use.
Bosche POF 1200 AE (Bosche green DIY). Have only had a test run at this stage,...

Ron Fox's video 2 at 4min 36 secs. The tape he uses looks identical to the tape I bought.

Have a look on YouTube.
Ron Fox from GetWoodworking demonstrates the use of double-sided tape for this very purpose.
I recently bought Bear brand double-sided tape from Bunnings, but have not as...

Thank you Bob, I was hoping you might offer some advice.
I respect your opinion.

I am a selt funded retiree with limited means.

I was aware that dust was a health hazard, but I didn't know that fine invisible dust occurred from woodworking activities.

I am considering...

I like your clamps, but they look very expensive.
Can you please provide me with details : make, name of retailer, price.
Thank you,
Jim

As I am new to the forum, I don't know if this comment will appear in the right place.

Thank you all for your prompt response, very much appreciated.
Yesterday evening, I glued up a test piece....

I bought an Ozito biscuit joiner from Bunnings, and some Haron biscuits as they were the only ones stocked by Bunnings. After cutting some practise joints I have found that the Haron biscuits are...