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22nd August 2023, 04:53 PM
Thread: Roof insulation help for shed
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I looked at shed insulation methods a couple of...
I looked at shed insulation methods a couple of years ago. I've forgotten what my conclusion was for my particular project (the project was cancelled) but I do know I was surprised at the complexity...
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6th July 2023, 05:14 PM
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Carbatec 8 inch benchtop bandsaw. Any good?
Considering getting this as a gift for a newbie woodworker.
Carbatec 8" Benchtop Model Bandsaw | Carbatec
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11th June 2023, 02:27 PM
Thread: sealed up 2hp dusty
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If this is the case then surely you can explain...
If this is the case then surely you can explain that to fabricate anything you need proper dust extraction and that means a hole in the wall (or roof) is required. Maybe the landlord has some ideas...
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1st May 2023, 10:33 PM
Thread: Making a rocking chair safe
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This is my solution to a safe rocking mechanism...
This is my solution to a safe rocking mechanism and rocking bench chair. I'm 99.9% certain none of the local reptiles or other animals sharing my space will ever be injured.
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28th March 2023, 12:40 PM
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Looks like the gap between the cupboard carcass...
Looks like the gap between the cupboard carcass and the drawer side is at least 1/2" (12.7mm). I think the runners I recently used on both my kitchen reno (heaps of drawers, all with soft close...
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19th March 2023, 04:57 PM
Thread: Making a rocking chair safe
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Well, joking aside and for the benefit or future...
Well, joking aside and for the benefit or future readers, a sensible risk assessment of a potential hazard considers many factors. History and experience are a couple of factors. Your experience...
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18th March 2023, 03:45 PM
Thread: Making a rocking chair safe
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Since Wednesday I researched some more and came...
Since Wednesday I researched some more and came across the glider system. That seems easier to make safe so I'm proceeding down that route at present. Can't find any local (Australian) supplier of...
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15th March 2023, 10:46 PM
Thread: Making a rocking chair safe
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Making a rocking chair safe
I'm replacing a 2 person bench seat I made 25 years ago with a similar seat but with a rocking motion. I intend to construct something that eliminates any chance of kids fingers, kids toes, dogs...
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22nd February 2023, 09:41 PM
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Cost of double brick walls versus steel stud frame walls ?
Anyone have any experience in this?
Steel shed suppliers are one common option but since I want good insulation I'll have to do some extra work, with extra expense, in lining and insulating the... -
4th December 2022, 09:01 PM
Thread: PCV pipe and flexible duct size
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Well you would have to rub in my embarrassment by...
Well you would have to rub in my embarrassment by calculating exact timing. Must have been the mods I reckon..... they must have hidden the thread from me :B.
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3rd December 2022, 06:12 PM
Thread: PCV pipe and flexible duct size
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Gee, sorry legin. I have only just seen your...
Gee, sorry legin. I have only just seen your post. Yes the dust extraction for the thicknesser works really well and no there is no interference from my moulded additions.
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29th November 2022, 11:48 AM
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Some further research has given a couple of...
Some further research has given a couple of options so for the benefit of readers who may have similar issues:
- these ear muffs, according to a couple of reviews, may be better than others for low... -
29th November 2022, 10:42 AM
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Already contacted the council and police. Both...
Already contacted the council and police. Both useless, weak, pathetic. The council wants records of times, duration, sound level, etc over many months before they "act". I'm expected to buy a sound...
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28th November 2022, 11:39 PM
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Hearing protection for low frequencies - what is there?
We have more than one trashy neighbour who believe everyone within 1 km of their household parties must endure loud thumping base low frequency "music" from 9pm to 3am. Police are uninterested and...
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21st November 2022, 01:08 PM
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Yes, I've seen both of those threads Hodgo but...
Yes, I've seen both of those threads Hodgo but none of the questions I have are addressed.
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20th November 2022, 09:20 PM
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Which table saw: Dewalt 7491-XE or Sherwood 10" job site equivalent
These saws appear very similar. I see plenty of (very positive) reviews for the 2000W Dewalt but no reviews at all for the 1500W Sherwood.
The Sherwood is available via Timbecon for $999 and the... -
18th October 2022, 11:43 AM
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Yes, tried both ways as per my first post. The...
Yes, tried both ways as per my first post.
The fan can be wired to turn in both directions so that complicates the matter a little more because, as you also realize, the thread would normally be... -
17th October 2022, 10:09 PM
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Sure have. Even tried "tapping" it with a hammer...
Sure have. Even tried "tapping" it with a hammer and flat headed punch to no avail. If you look carefully at the photo you'll see the dents I made in the slot.
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17th October 2022, 02:21 PM
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Problem bearing repair on 3 phase Hidria axial ventilation fan
I plan to use this fan to ventilate fine dust from my shed but the bearings sound like they need replacing so that's what I'm doing - trying to disassemble it
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27th July 2022, 06:17 PM
Thread: Selleys Aquadhere exterior shelf life
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Yes, the glue won't be stored in cold...
Yes, the glue won't be stored in cold temperatures so it appears from the feedback here that Selleys would suit.
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25th July 2022, 02:21 PM
Thread: Selleys Aquadhere exterior shelf life
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Selleys Aquadhere exterior shelf life
Anyone know the shelf life of this product?
I'm out of glue and need to re stock. I've used Titebond iii exterior on almost all furniture I've made (chairs, dining table, side tables, etc) and are... -
22nd June 2022, 12:42 PM
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Thanks for the offer Bob but I already have a...
Thanks for the offer Bob but I already have a meter. It's an analogue meter but suitable enough to see the difference between the shed and the house. These last few days see a humidity of around 73%...
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20th June 2022, 09:36 PM
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My apologies Bob since it seems I was not very...
My apologies Bob since it seems I was not very clear. The timber slabs I'm referring to have already been air dried/cured in a separate open walled shed (while being stacked correctly, etc as you...
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20th June 2022, 06:49 PM
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How to remove moisture in shed to stabilise timber slabs?
My very old tin shed is 9mx6m with a concrete floor. I'm betting there is no moisture barrier under the concrete considering it is a rough job and probably 40 years old. It is full of shelves and...
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1st November 2021, 10:39 PM
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Welcome to WA Tom. I dry my timber slabs (tuart,...
Welcome to WA Tom.
I dry my timber slabs (tuart, jarrah, marri) in an open concrete floored shed also with, by chance, 19mm jarrah stickers and also 20mm tuart stickers. All stickers in each stack... -
1st November 2021, 08:32 PM
Thread: Thin kerf re saw blade in Perth WA
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Thin kerf re saw blade in Perth WA
I have a Jet 14" bandsaw and the kerf on the current 1/2 inch re saw blade is about 2mm. I need a kerf of about 1mm or less for my current project.
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7th March 2021, 11:51 PM
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Thanks for the feedback gents. Some interesting...
Thanks for the feedback gents. Some interesting options.
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7th March 2021, 03:43 PM
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Tips for replacing chip collection bag with a hard drum?
I have a Carbatec FM300 2hp dust collector and modified it with 150mm ports, etc. The dust bag (soft plastic) split and chips and dust were thrown all over the place. Instead of buying a few more...
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3rd March 2021, 11:28 PM
Thread: Jet 14 inch parts
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Status update: been over a week and no reply...
Status update: been over a week and no reply from repairtoolparts, no reply from JPWindustries(Taiwan), Hare and Forbes (machineryhouse.com.au) unhelpful almost impolite, no reply from someone else...
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25th February 2021, 02:35 PM
Thread: Jet 14 inch parts
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Yes, repairtoolparts like a couple of others I...
Yes, repairtoolparts like a couple of others I found do not mention Australia as a shipping option. I'm waiting on a reply to my email (plus a supplier in Taiwan) to see what they can do.
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23rd February 2021, 11:46 AM
Thread: Jet 14 inch parts
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Jet 14 inch parts
My 20 year old Jet bandsaw model JWBS-14CS has a broken shaft hinge part number 100019. It's an aluminium part.
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15th June 2018, 02:52 PM
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I want to cut a 10 degree groove into timber....
I want to cut a 10 degree groove into timber. That's why I'm after a router bit. Router bits in HSS can be made where the cutting part is wider than the shank. Here's just one example.......
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13th June 2018, 05:30 PM
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Need a 1/8 inch shank V groove router bit but only 10 degrees angle
My 1/8 inch shank Dremel works well and is light. That is why I'm avoiding the use of a 1/4 inch shank router bit which only fits my much heavier Makita trimmer.
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21st July 2017, 10:07 PM
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Thanks for the feedback. I have purchased a 710W...
Thanks for the feedback.
I have purchased a 710W Makita trimmer/router (1/4") for $195 and will continue to use my 6mm slot cutter router bit with my home made 6mm hardwood floating tenons. My... -
20th July 2017, 11:19 PM
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Best slot cutter: Makita plate joiner or a router with a slot cutter bit ?
I have always used my 1/4" router with a 6mm x 56mm slot cutter bit to cut slots in timber. The slots are used in conjunction with 6mm floating tenons to join timber (mostly for chairs). I've also...
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19th June 2017, 11:18 AM
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Thanks guys but you're getting a bit (lot) off...
Thanks guys but you're getting a bit (lot) off topic. Remember my request was for hobby use and for less than $1000. A $4000 to $5000 machine does not fit and a production ("professional") machine...
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16th June 2017, 07:31 PM
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Best compound mitre saw for under $1000
I'm tired of my current un braked, noisy and dusty sliding, compound mitre saw so am looking for a replacement. I already have a moveable stand for it.
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5th June 2017, 08:44 PM
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Since I posted this morning I found another old...
Since I posted this morning I found another old thread on epoxy cleanup and a couple of people recommended vinegar. I tested the vinegar method by placing a drop on some scrap wood (tuart). After...
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5th June 2017, 11:36 AM
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Thanks guys for the replies. Since this is my...
Thanks guys for the replies. Since this is my first chair I have viewed it as a prototype so I'll continue with the epoxy on this one. Meths sounds like a good clean up option so I'll try that when I...
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4th June 2017, 11:43 PM
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How do experts clean excess epoxy from joints?
I'm making some dining chairs from hardwood. The finish will be clear (Wattyl water based) estapol so as to preserve the natural look of the timber.
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31st January 2017, 09:55 AM
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Because with the blade centred on the top wheel...
Because with the blade centred on the top wheel the drive wheel (bottom wheel) is only in contact with about 1/3, or less, of the blade width. This is because the wheel is cambered. I don't think...
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30th January 2017, 11:24 PM
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Yes, although Mr Snodgrass in his video says not...
Yes, although Mr Snodgrass in his video says not to touch the coplanar setup, I notice that the guys in the Grizzly equipment video state that the two wheels must be coplanar and that the user must...
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30th January 2017, 06:36 PM
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How to re align top and bottom wheels on Jet 14" bandsaw
The saw is a Jet JWBS-14CS, cast iron, purchased about 19 years ago. This is it....
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20th January 2017, 05:06 PM
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Thickness is about 0.5mm. It's a Laguna Shear...
Thickness is about 0.5mm. It's a Laguna Shear Force blade.
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20th January 2017, 02:20 PM
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Over width bandsaw blade. Can it be used ?
I have a 14" Jet band saw and have acquired a 25mm 3tpi blade for it. However the band saw specs say that a 19mm blade is the maximum to use.
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3rd January 2017, 10:52 PM
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Silver brazing rod supplier in Perth (to repair band saw blade)
After an hour on the 'phone and also visits to several shops (Reece Plumbing, Tradelink, Bunnings, Repco, auto shops, etc, etc) I have yet to find a supplier of 50% silver (approx.) brazing rods....
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29th December 2016, 08:34 PM
Thread: Which shop vacuum ?
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Okay, my conclusion. I purchased the Karcher 30L...
Okay, my conclusion.
I purchased the Karcher 30L 1300W from Bunnings for $390. The noise is acceptable and the suction power seems acceptable as well. I persuaded the Bunnings employee to let me... -
28th December 2016, 08:31 PM
Thread: Which shop vacuum ?
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The specs say the "Max. connection output of...
The specs say the "Max. connection output of appliance socket" is 1000W.
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28th December 2016, 07:48 PM
Thread: Which shop vacuum ?
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Thanks guys (& gals?). FYI the Karcher $399 runs...
Thanks guys (& gals?).
FYI the Karcher $399 runs for 5 seconds when an attached tool (eg: a sander) is turned off. This is from the manual:
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28th December 2016, 01:35 PM
Thread: Which shop vacuum ?
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Which shop vacuum ?
I saw some wet and dry vacuums in Bunnings and wondered which (if any) would be a quiet and effective choice for cleaning up my workshop.
Any comments on these or others I should consider ?
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