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Hi I read & subscribe to Fine woodworking love the techniques but I’m always on the look out for more modern furniture that’s why I buy Aust wood smith & woodturning English mag. Hope this helps....

Hi all Thanks for you replies sold the machines but he's allowing me to use them at my leisure: Would have done things differently if I had more time but thats life. Have got other bits and pieces...

Hi all I sent the idea thread the day after I posted this thread, it came to me that night, but it looks like time might be against me!
Sorry for the confusion. Thanks for replying Nuggett

Thanks for the reply set up in the living room?:oo:
Been though the marriage brake up thing not keen to go back there!
But thanks anyway:no:

Hi just had an idea my problem is trying to hang on to my gear, so last night I had this idea? The business that I took on failed, however the premises are ideal to use as a work shop. So what I...

Hi thanks for reply.do you mean just for storage or as a work shop?

Hello to all.
My problem is that I have to move and without giving away all my woodworking gear & tool(Jointer, Thicknesser,Bandsaw,Lathe,Table Saw Perfomax sander etc) I was trying to find a Mini...

Firstly a Big thanks to all that have taken the time to reply:U
Some of you blokes mentioned Machinery specialist ? Who are they & where are they?
Tailgate only lift 500kg I think that would be...

Hi all.
lots of idea's to ponder not many mates that can lift for s*#t sad isn't it.
Mick I am in the same-place as last year but could be moving on.
What about Kenards Hire? Do I need a special...

HI all just wondering who has moved the contents their shed to a new shed? How did you do it? Did you use a company like Grace or Ansett Rigeway?
The new shed is located 70kms from here and would...

Well that clears it up.
Cheers Nuggett:2tsup:

Greetings!

What do you do to get rid of your paint thinners, turps and other Hazardous Material?
I've phone council but there not much help a place in Brisbane will get rid of it but I think you...

"Power sanded, EEE polished, then rubbed down with meths/DNA, one coat of Organoil and left to dry. It still needs a final buff to finish it off."

Could you enlarge on the meth? and the reason...

No words of ours could ever convey the sadness of your loss.
I'm sure that you beloved would only want you to carry on with what you both enjoyed, may be it 'll bring you some peace and you may feel...

I've been old that Camphour is great as it keeps the silver fish & Cockies away so long as it's sealed it's not toxic :) The colours are all lightish,hope this helps
Regards Nugget

Hi all.
If you want to see the Rat in action go to work shop demos :
www.woodshopdemos.com. Do a search in google under wood rat.
Also I've heard that if you want the Rat to be portable mount it...

Hello.

I've seen a router table plan that seems to suit my needs in Dec -Jan 06 Woodworkers Journal.
It's joined mainly by Biscuits ? How strong would these be? has anyone tried this? What...

Hi all .
Thanks for the replys, as requested I shall try to get a photo or two for Mr Hammer, over the weekend.
Cheers for now

Nuggett:)

I totally agree with CraigB, even if this were possible - (which it's not) I wouldn't even attempt to try it. Far to much material being removed. Routers are used for shaping to light trenching ....

In reply to Mr Smith re riving knife -mine came with one so as another thread stated one is made for the EU whilst the other is made for the US market. I'm sure you can buy as an after market...

I own the super saw and as others have stated - a very good saw. I paid about $1800 for mine. What I would like to know is: How easy is it to upgrade to a 3HP? Is it just a case of unbolting the old...

Just a thought are you using the saw tooth HSS ? these are much sharper and you can hone with a diamond stone.
This is what I use and it works fine.:)

Hi all.
Last week I received the upgrade to the s-jaws,so fitted it this week end. All was going well until I was fixing the small Nut to the end of the bar -I tightened it up until the thread of...

You wouldn't be taking the pith!!

Hi, There's an article in an old Australian Wood Revue where some clever sod made a jig for the lathe. It consisted of a length of, a flat bar bolted to the lathe bed with a few hole drilled through...

People here are so helpful -THANK YOU!. Spoke to Malcolm today sending replacement part no charge,all I needed was the serial number. If I was left with Bunnies well who Knows I'd still be frustrated...

Hi all.
I own a super Jaws,which is about two years old. Last night I went to clamp up a part push down on the peddle and in broke away from its fitting now it's totally stuffed.
I've phoned...

Hi all
I have a Ozzie dowel jig.my question is that I want to make my own dowels in longer lengths, but how do you flute them? I saw project in Shop Notes my with a fancy handle and two small...

Hi Cam.
Very Nice work.How do you cut the notch for the pocket clip? Mine's done after the finish with a Dremel -but I'd love to find a jig that would produce the same results every time.
...

Many thanks .
Sound Man & Can Fly.
In answer to Sound mans questions- The reason I buy dowels is I don't own a Centre Steady so the length and size of the dowels makes them bounce /whip to much to...

Hi all

Wondering the best methods to turn tenons on dowels for chairs?
I start with a length of dowel try to centre it but always off for some reason? Then as I turn I get a lot of whip? I...

Keep the wood for the shed & keep the woodies in the bedroom- thats my advice :D
Regards Nugget;)

Well two things you gotta ask yourself .
1) How much room have you got in your shed ?
2) What sought of job are you going to do ?

I bought a Jet ins as I have the room and I like re sawing my...

Morning All

Has any one seen the benches in FWW & shop-notes? In the Tools and Shop ed there is a bench made from ply wood base and top looks very interesting.
Also shop-notes have plans to...

Hi Cedar
Do what I did, join a club in your area,they will probably have a few different lathe for you to turn on,some maybe out of your price range, but it'll give an idea of the difference...

I got both. I bought the triton after the filters got too expensive. Also with the soft shield I feel the triton protects you more from flying wood My trend is looking rather worse for wear I notice...

Well for what it's worth - I bought my Lathe about three years ago a VL 175 with V. Speed for just under three Thousand from GPW . Having used both V speed & Non V I would rather pay the extra $$ for...

Hi all Thanks for all your help /advice etc have had time to read but not reply.(sorry) But that's running your own business & having to taxi the little rug rat around to after school activity's !!...

No thoughts or words of mine could ever convey the heart felt sympathy I and my family are feeling for all the people of the affected area.
Good luck & best wishes

Nuggett

Well Hello all

What a weekend, had almost finished a Kitchen Chair, which has taken months to build- only because I don't get a lot of time, one day thats about it. Some weeks not even that (sob)....

Thanks to all who replied- great deal of infomation to read.
Regards Nuggett

G'day Emmeth.
Welcome.

Try this site http://www.fantasticwoodworking.com/ You'll find a heap of info as well as a great book which should be your first purchase as it list methods tools woods and...

Ducking Good Job Old Boy !

As a business owner myself I can understand the frustration you feel being the customer - but as I have to cover costs. My bank fee have risen by $600 dollars on last year - The banks hit us twice...

Hi, wondering what type of air nail gun do you use ? I'm looking for one not to expensive as I'm getting lazy and don't want to use a hammer any more -it be used in cabinet for trim attaching beading...

Good on ya ! I paid a lot more for mine but it came supplied with angle Chuck & a Jacobs style chuck. So handy never leaves my side .
Nuggett

Hi Caveman.
Good luck. With being so remote, how do you get supplies sandpaper finishes tools equipment etc? Must be a truly beautiful place your in. Do you have your own shed?Or is your workshop...

Hi
F.W.it's Worth I own the jet enclosed base with castor's, excellent machine. had mine for about 2.5 years. heavy but able to move around the workshop very easily, When I bought this I also...

Great thanks John.
Looks fairly straight forward. Doesn't look like much hardware, I'll try it out this arvo.
Your website is awesome could spend a while on their. Love the motorized router lift...

Hi John & Jim

Thanks for the replies. John looking forward to see you pictures.

Regards Nuggett:D