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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...

Considering getting this as a gift for a newbie woodworker.
Carbatec 8" Benchtop Model Bandsaw | Carbatec

I cannot locate any online reviews or comments so can anyone here give an opinion re...

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...

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.
Feel free to copy and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

Yes, I've seen both of those threads Hodgo but none of the questions I have are addressed.

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...

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...

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.

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
The fan is a Rotomatika R13R-6330A-6T...

Yes, the glue won't be stored in cold temperatures so it appears from the feedback here that Selleys would suit.
Thanks for the replies.

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...

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%...

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...

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...

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...

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.
Any suggestions for a supplier here in Perth?

Thanks for the feedback gents. Some interesting options.

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...

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...

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.

My 20 year old Jet bandsaw model JWBS-14CS has a broken shaft hinge part number 100019. It's an aluminium part.
Anyone know of a supplier in Australia ? Well, in any country I suppose since my...

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.......

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.
After much internet searching and...

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...

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...

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...

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.
Although my current cheapie seems accurate...

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...

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...

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.
To ensure strong joints I'm using epoxy glue....

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...

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...

The saw is a Jet JWBS-14CS, cast iron, purchased about 19 years ago. This is it....
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I've just noticed that a 20mm blade centred on the top wheel results in the blade being about 6mm more...

Thickness is about 0.5mm. It's a Laguna Shear Force blade.

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.
Two questions:
(1) Will a 25mm 3pti blade run...

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....

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...

The specs say the "Max. connection output of appliance socket" is 1000W.

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:
Note: As soon as the electric tool is
switched on, the...

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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