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13th May 2014, 05:48 PM
Thread: Japanese Hand tools Sticky correction.
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Agreed.
Agreed.
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11th May 2014, 11:07 PM
Thread: Japanese Hand tools Sticky correction.
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Japanese Hand tools Sticky correction.
It states a "Gennou" as a hammer when it is in fact a mallet used to strike a chisel. A hammer is called a "Kanazuchi" which is used to strike a nail. A correction to the sticky would be much...
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9th May 2014, 09:54 AM
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Thanks for the detailed answer. I am not sure...
Thanks for the detailed answer. I am not sure about the poly, due to the possibility of yellowing as I have some very light colored wood. And my main reason for the Epoxy was to create a reasonably...
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8th May 2014, 11:42 PM
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So will I run into problems doing this? ...
So will I run into problems doing this?
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7th May 2014, 09:10 AM
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It is going to be used in a high traffic area...
It is going to be used in a high traffic area with kids and I want to protect the VERY thin veneer from dents etc, as I won't be able to sand them out if I need to resurface in the future. Thanks for...
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6th May 2014, 08:56 PM
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Tung oil finish, then appy liquid glass.
Just wondering if I would have problems applying tung oli to a table top and then finishing with liquid glass. Will the Epoxy still adhere to the substrate or should I use something else, or just the...
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2nd April 2014, 12:38 AM
Thread: Very thin inlay. How to apply?
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Thanks guys for all the help and sorry for the...
Thanks guys for all the help and sorry for the slow reply, work has been kicking my you know what.
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18th March 2014, 10:09 AM
Thread: Very thin inlay. How to apply?
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Very thin inlay. How to apply?
OK, so I have obtained some very thin decorative inlay 30" x 18" x 1/32" thick. I don't have a vacuum setup, so I was wondering how I could go about applying this as it is not flat like your typical...
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1st August 2012, 07:02 PM
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Rob, if I am not mistaken, the metric system need...
Rob, if I am not mistaken, the metric system need inch bits not metric bits. My metric chart only has sizes inch bits.
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29th June 2012, 07:39 PM
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LOL, One JapanDave, I am just schizophrenic. I...
LOL, One JapanDave, I am just schizophrenic. I was meaning to ask the mods if I could give myself rep points for the great answer I gave myself in post No.2? LOL :rule:
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29th June 2012, 02:37 PM
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Just wanted to mention I have just installed the...
Just wanted to mention I have just installed the griptite feather board system and that really works great. Kickback chance is so much lower now and it really does keep the wood on the fence.
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29th June 2012, 02:33 PM
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Thanks for that tip JapanDave, I was wondering...
Thanks for that tip JapanDave, I was wondering about why there was no double through dovetails for the metric conversion. I will have to ask Incra if they are planing this anytime soon.
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29th June 2012, 02:21 PM
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Also JapanDave, another thing you should be aware...
Also JapanDave, another thing you should be aware of that if you get the inch increments as well as the metric you will have a much wider range of choice for what joinery you wanted to do. Just...
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21st June 2012, 04:07 PM
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Hey JapanDave, the only time you need to worry...
Hey JapanDave, the only time you need to worry about the wood thickness is when you do double through dovetails. I hope that helps?
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5th June 2012, 09:10 AM
Thread: 12mm Router won't accept 1/2" bit???
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Good find Hillpanther. As _fly_ has said I...
Good find Hillpanther.
As _fly_ has said I have ordered them through the web page he was able to track down for me.
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1st June 2012, 05:39 PM
Thread: 12mm Router won't accept 1/2" bit???
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Your telling me!!! :2tsup:
Your telling me!!! :2tsup:
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1st June 2012, 05:37 PM
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Adjust for thicker wood??? LS super position-er
Anyone using the Incra LS super position-er, how do you adjust for wood thickness that is not included in the plan book?
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1st June 2012, 04:20 PM
Thread: 12mm Router won't accept 1/2" bit???
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I think you will find that only the size it takes...
I think you will find that only the size it takes is in imperial, or in other words instead of saying it takes 12.7mm router bits, Makita Australia and America go with the bit sizing jargon. besides...
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1st June 2012, 01:16 PM
Thread: 12mm Router won't accept 1/2" bit???
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Yeah, I got the part numbers and I also was told...
Yeah, I got the part numbers and I also was told the prices of the two parts I need. Makita Japan won't have a bar of it, they were the ones who told me to contact overseas.
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1st June 2012, 12:37 PM
Thread: 12mm Router won't accept 1/2" bit???
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Ok, I rang Makita Australia and they said all I...
Ok, I rang Makita Australia and they said all I need to do is swap out the collet and replace the nut. Easy fix apparently.
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1st June 2012, 09:29 AM
Thread: 12mm Router won't accept 1/2" bit???
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12mm Router won't accept 1/2" bit???
Ok, here is the story. I live in Japan and bought a router(Makita) that will take 12mm bits. I ordered some 1/2" bits that cost me about $700 from the US, so I could use them with my Incra jig , but...
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31st May 2012, 03:22 PM
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So, 3hp single stage 5 micron collector, pointless?
So, after many hours reading through pages of dust collection info, according to Bill Pentz, no commercially made collectors , except the one company that uses his designs is up to the task?
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29th May 2012, 08:10 PM
Thread: Just received the TS-LS 52" fence!
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Hey Grahame, I was happy with the extra costs of...
Hey Grahame,
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29th May 2012, 04:40 PM
Thread: What type of wax for table top?
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Thanks guys, after a bit more research it seems...
Thanks guys, after a bit more research it seems that Johnson's paste wax is the go, so I am getting some of that shipped in from the States.
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28th May 2012, 11:16 AM
Thread: Just received the TS-LS 52" fence!
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Looks like I was wrong, I just checked my Incra...
Looks like I was wrong, I just checked my Incra jig and it has the 32" stroke with the ability to be adjusted to rip to 52", via 96" Rails.(I think they are 96") :(
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26th May 2012, 01:45 PM
Thread: What type of wax for table top?
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What type of wax for table top?
Just wondering what wax everyone who uses wax to prevent rust on their table top is using. (I think that sentence made sense).
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25th May 2012, 03:45 PM
Thread: Just received the TS-LS 52" fence!
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Ah-ha... Looks like you are going to be out of...
Ah-ha... Looks like you are going to be out of pocket then!
INCRA TS-LS Joinery System - 52" Range
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25th May 2012, 02:30 PM
Thread: Just received the TS-LS 52" fence!
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Just received the TS-LS 52" fence!
I just want to say the service was second to none and I want to thank all the guys/gals at Incra for their great service.
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24th May 2012, 12:54 AM
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Ok, made about 30 cuts today and I am starting to...
Ok, made about 30 cuts today and I am starting to have faith in myself with the setup. Before I did the cuts, I went through and checked everything and I re-aligned the saw again and got within 0.03...
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23rd May 2012, 02:55 PM
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Thanks for all the replies, I should clarify, I...
Thanks for all the replies, I should clarify, I know which way the blade needs to go as I have used machine tools for years. But I have never had the time to justify buying a TS for my DIY projects. ...
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23rd May 2012, 02:14 PM
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Thats it, how do I know if I have put it on the...
Thats it, how do I know if I have put it on the correct way? I am pretty sure I did. There is enough clearance and I have already turned it on.
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23rd May 2012, 01:42 PM
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Got the new 10" table saw, But it scares the **** out of me!
Hey all, Got a table saw with incra fence, But it scares the bejesus out of me! I remember using a table saw back in high school and back then was not a big deal. But now, I am a little concerned, I...
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8th May 2012, 12:01 PM
Thread: Handless Ethiopian Woodworker
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Great story. Amazing what he can do. When...
Great story. Amazing what he can do.
When watching it "I" kept on wanting to use my arms, due to how difficult it seemed to of what he was doing. If that even makes sense... -
25th April 2012, 02:39 PM
Thread: Anyone heard of this Table saw?
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I am in Osaka myself. Where are these used ones?...
I am in Osaka myself. Where are these used ones? I tried searching for used for a while with no luck.
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21st April 2012, 12:15 PM
Thread: Japanese Planes Vs Western Planes????
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Ok, so I have my eye on a Kanna made by Masato...
Ok, so I have my eye on a Kanna made by Masato Yokosaka. Can some one tell me if there will be great differences between some of these top guys.(A very broad question which leaves a lot open for...
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20th April 2012, 02:07 AM
Thread: Japanese Planes Vs Western Planes????
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Japanese Planes Vs Western Planes????
Ok, I live in Japan and have access to Japanese planes etc. I have used your standard Stanley/Lie Nielsen type planes all my life, but which does a better job?
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17th April 2012, 12:35 AM
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Grizzly Table saw with Incra LS super system?
Can anyone tell me if the Incra LS super system will fit on a Grizzly cabinet saw?
These are the specs for the Grizzly Table saw
This is the Incra LS Super system
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14th April 2012, 07:09 PM
Thread: Anyone heard of this Table saw?
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I thought I could get away with the Triton. This...
I thought I could get away with the Triton. This guy in the pro-mo vid convinced me that for 1/5 of the price I could have a saw of equal quality.(I didn't really, but I did think it would produce...
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13th April 2012, 01:59 AM
Thread: Anyone heard of this Table saw?
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Hey, thanks for the reply. I think I found...
Hey, thanks for the reply.
I think I found what it is. It seems to be a renamed Grizzly MODEL G0691 10" 3HP 220V CABINET TABLE SAW WITH LONG RAILS & RIVING KNIFE for the Japanese Market. Price is... -
12th April 2012, 01:33 PM
Thread: Anyone heard of this Table saw?
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Anyone heard of this Table saw?
I live in Japan and it is called a "Spokeshave Table Saw" Here is a link to what it looks like. Sorry for it being in Japanese, but I can't find any info on this in English(Not that I can't read...