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I think both silentC and Notsquare are right. For the jointer/buzzer silentC's method will work well, be pretty accurate and provide a very good result. So will using Notsquare's method with the...

G'day Teejay.
You have a common problem there. It sounds like your little dog is displaying some of the signs of separation anxiety. This would be consistent with the loss of a doggy mate...

Actually Phil isn't that a bench pup;)

Looks good Ryan.:2tsup:

Gidday Newtowood
I think WildDingo is referring to my post

By using the threaded rod only the boards will be aligned well without the need for splines or biscuits. I have used 5 threaded rods...

Looking nice Wild Dingo.:2tsup:
I wish I had a supply of Jarrah like that to make my workbench.
Over here in NZ we don't have the same real hard timbers that you jokers do.
Can't wait to see your...

Actually you could get 24 uses from a cube (4 per side x 6 sides):D

Labrador. Good appetite, friendly and faithful.:U

Good to hear Rod. I am a vet so I know what a hard decision it can be to decide if you should wait for a paralysis problem to come right or not. It can certainly take time to see improvements.
I...

Good stuff Stirlo.
You can set your drawing units to mm if you like by: Window > Preferences>Template (metric millimetres 3D). If you do this you can then make drawings to precise measurements by...

Hi Jason.
It's worth looking at the Incra 1000SE from Professional Woodworkers Supplies.
I have purchased one from these guys and have been very happy with it.:U
Postage is only AU$37.50 so...

Hi TassieKiwi.:)
Your bench looks nice. Quartersawn timber would normally be ideal for a table/bench top and stay flat but when it is turned 90 degrees and laminated I think it will behave more...

Say for example if you want the top 2 inches thick. Rip your 1 inch thick boards so they are 2.5 inches wide. Turn them on edge so the 1 inch dimension is pointing up and down (like a 4x2 joist or...

Gidday Wild Dingo.

If you have 1 inch thick jarrah then I think you are better off laminating them face to face.
Rip the boards to just more than the thickness you want the bench (75mm is a good...

Hi there. I'm just about to do the same as you. I am building a workbench and am about to laminate 45x60mm boards into a "slab" - 60mm thick, 1700 x 550mm area.
I have also decided to go with the...

Nice work Tommy. It's looking sweet.:2tsup:

I see your helper is the same as mine. :D What's his name?

I'm also building a bench, similar to yours except with a large metal tail vice and 2...

Hi Sorehorse.

Try this site for downloadable plans. They don't cost too much and have very detailed plans. http://http://www.plansnow.com/shopfurn.html

With a name like yours perhaps you...

Nice design Bob. :2tsup:

It must be a B I G vice:oo: - almost 2 meters across.:D Sorry, don't mean to be critical but you can draw it accurately to scale by using millimeters as your units and...

See attached file for graphical explanation.

I drew a rectangle first (not positioned on top of the oven but next to it). I used the offset tool to create a smaller rectangle inside this. I then used the push/pull tool to extrude to whichever...

Hi Al.
Is this what you are looking for? (See attached Sketchup file).
Not sure of thickness of flue or height.
Cheers, McFly

Try using the tape measure tool.
It should have a little plus sign next to it. If it doesn't then press control to activate it. If you measure from an existing point/edge/line then a construction...

Hi Lou.
I have also found Sketchup a great designing tool. I like to draw in normal 1:1 scale. ( I took a second to click that your scale is 1:5:-), so all measurements made with the measuring...

1. Well I'm a vet (an animal doc - not an old fella - yet:D).
2. I like it most of the time, except the on-call work is a bit of a drag, especially in the middle of the night:(
3. Lots of...

Thanks Lou, that's just what I was after:D

This may have already been asked before but I'll ask anyway. What is a good finish for a solid timber (sapele) workbench top? I gather that a 100% polyurethane is not ideal as it is likely to...

Very nice work Wardy. I like it :D

Good work Steve. Anything that helps to keep the dust levels under control is very useful.

Hi Murray,
You can directly glue the 2 sheets of MDF together OK without any biscuits etc. I used contact adhesive to do this for my own router table top. To apply pressure to form a good bond you...

Hi BobL,
check out these feather boards. http://www.woodworksupplies.com.au/category44_1.htm

They are excellent. Locks down well in mitre slot and they also are available in T slot design to...

I will have dust extraction to the router box via a vacuum hose to lower rear part of the enclosure. The cabinet door has a small gap under it to allow air to enter. I have one of the Triton dust...

Oops, sorry. Try this http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?t=31286

Hi greenie512, you have been thinking similar thoughts to me.

I have built a similar fence (looking from the front) but I have added support from the back of the fence for added stability. ...

Thanks for the replies. NewLou - I have only given it a quick whirl so far.
Haven't actually used the fence yet:o. I installed the Xtreme Xtension from Professional Woodworkers Supplies - it...

Here are a few more photos.
The fence.
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Plunge bar and router under top.
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Nice work Steve. It's amazing what sort of jig the brain can design to help solve one of the many problems that arise in woodworking.

Hi all. I have just finished my version of a router table. It has been a long term project that has taken me over 18 months (on and off) so I'm quite pleased to finally have finished the bugga.
It...

Thanks Martrix, I have found that our NZ Carbatec store is now online and has this plane in stock.:)
Cheers,
McFly

Thanks for the replies. I have decided on a LA smoothing plane with a replacement high angle (38 degree) blade. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on it:) but I'll have to wait as I have...

I am looking at ordering a few things from Lee Valley. I have put in my wishlist the Veritas scraping set and a few jig knobs, T nuts and nylon washers. I would really like a good quality plane and...

Nice work Auld Bassoon. :) I read your previous post, it was certainly interesting. How many hours has it taken you now? Do you think your quote will work out to be right for the time spent on it?...

I'm pretty sure that you don't need to store the nagura stone wet. Just add a little water on your fine (4000-1000) waterstone and rub the nagura stone over it to create a muddy slurry.

I have...

I decided to splash out and have ordered the box making router bit set from Gifkins Dovetail. Once they have arrived I will be able to continue with my first box.

I have a router table which has...

Nice work.:) You would definitely think there would be plenty of brownie points for a nice present like this.
BTW what ratio of Danish oil to polyurethane do you use:confused:

Cheers McFly

Hi all. I also have some rather large old totara fence posts waiting to be turned into something. I was thinking of making a coffee table - I'm not sure now if it may be too soft for this.
I am...

The Gifkins jig arrived on Friday. It looks nice with the blue aluminium body. I haven't used it yet but have resawn some tawa (light coloured NZ native, quite hard) and a bit of 1 inch Kwila I had...

Nice work Phil.:cool:
I like the updated tray, it looks great. Hope the mother in law liked it.
McFly

Thanks banksiaman, I noticed the H10 template - I will get this at same stage in future once I have an easy way of producing thin stock.
DPB - I have just ordered The Complete Illustrated Guide to...

:) Thanks everyone for your replies. I look forward to the arrival of the Gifkins and yes Gumby I think that is a great idea for a first box.

McFly

Hi all. I have seen some mighty fine looking boxes created by many of you. It has inspired me to join in on the action too.
I am just setting up a new workshop in our new home's double garage...