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Something to remember is who is the person buying the mills.
It is generally not your mates who think that satin finish is ok.
Mostly it is the lady of the house and most prefer a bit of sheen to...

Generally the lighter the color the finer the grit.
Have a look here

Wood Carving Weekend Bacchus Marsh information - YouTube

That really sucks, they were really good to deal with.

Most guys I know are now quoting in the 3-4K as material costs are still very stupid.
We recently did a reno to our place with 2 young guys and this worked out at 2.5K only because I had been puting...

When you say still nothing, when you called them to ask for the progress did they indicate anything like we are waiting for parts etc.

A better option is the Sherwood Spiral head thicknesser, as it has a proper spiral head not a segment head like others.

I get a chuckle with claims that people would complain about glues manufactured 10 months ago, not taking into context that yes it was made 10 months ago. Then it sat in that warehouse for a month...

We both decided that we were both carrying a bit too much weight .
After listening to Dave Stanton and Jay Bates we realized that cutting back on the carbs was a good way to go.
This is not a diet...

Try Trend Timbers in Windsor, they used to stock the tiles.

We will still be open Friday 29th and Saturday the 30th of September 2023 normal hours.
For us this is a normal weekend so for those getting out of Melbourne and heading down the coast now is your...

When using any of these machines, find a nice spot outside that you want to lay down a layer of mulch.
Will save a lot of clean up time in the shed.

Nearly forgot, dont do this on a day when mum...

The chip deflector is more suited to the sanding attachment for dust extraction. Like all these things they work great if you are only using them one way but when sculpting you are moving in all...

It is a very well done demonstration on how easy it can happen.
As shown it happens when least expected and at any time.

Yes here we go again for a whole new year.
We hope everyone had a safe and happy Christmas break.
Now get back in the shed and onto those projects that did not get completed before the Christmas...

Christmas break 2022/23.
Well it is finally here, Christmas is upon us.
We are closing Friday the 23rd of December 2022 and will reopen Tuesday the 10th of January 2023.

We want to take this...

Pentagon were a company that copied some of the good tools of the day.
Mostly were hitachi clones. Probably 30+ years old.
The TR12 was a great router, very hard to kill, the pentagon version was...

How about this one
CWS Store - Trend Airsheild Pro Headband

Have never used that product.
The builders bog works for me every time.

Builders Bog will fix all this for you

Yes you get both the 1/4" and 1/2" collets.
One advantage of this system is that the bit change is above the table, so no getting down on your knees to change bits.
This is the same as the triton...

It was standard on the cobra lathe.
They had the awkward way of undoing some bolts in the head stock to allow you to rotate the head.
it was always a bugger to realign perfectly though.

They were a good lathe, 6 speed swivel head.
Some did not like the round bars, but it is still very serviceable.
The 1hp motor is a good motor.

Gregory machinery in Brisbane have the Carter replacement tyres.

Yes finally after a very long wait the Woodfast WL1220 Midi lathe is finally back in stock.
This is the most popular of the midi lathes on the market due to having 300mm swing, 500mm between centres...

An easy fix for this is to clean the taper and the recess and then rub chalk on the taper.
Then do as before tap the chuck back in place,
I am not sure the exact science behind this but it does...

CBN wheels dont need the flanges to work properly.
Just push the wheel right up to the shoulder on the shaft and tighten up there.
If there is runout there may be a problem with the shoulder or...

Just to clear up a couple of points of misinformation
The Woodcut bowlsaver can be purchased with quite a few toolposts.
They generally come with 2 blades.
Bowlsaver
Most bowl blanks up to 350mm...

Our latest addition to our Beaver Craft beginners kits is the Bear kit.
The kit comes complete with all the parts you will need to carve your first Bear.
This gives you a chance to dip your toes in...

As it is chain drive bring it out regularily and blow out as the dust will build up in the chain if left alone.
Use Dry lube like they use for Zips

We had a guy buy one of the elipse masks and he reported back that it was really good but as a heavy sweater it had a lot of build up from sweat.
His fix was to put a tissue in the bottom and...

Flat and level make for setting up machines and benches so much easier, spend the time now to sort out and will make going forward so much easier.
Yes you can use the same material they use for...

Finally after a long time QA-6 NCF Accellerator is back in stock. For those wanting a top up look here. CWS Store - Hot Stuff QA-6 NCF Quick Accelerator

John I will take those of your hands.

It all depends on what you are using it for.
If just breaking down rough timber then you can live with it.
If you want precise cuts then a gentle tap with a hammer may fix some of the issue, but...

Your garage is already to small if you want to work on a car as you need at least 6m wide x 8m long, so just extend your workshop straight back from there with another 8m lenght making it 16m long on...

Not sure if Timbecon have one set up in their shop.

Works really well, very happy with the setup. As you indicate you do need a bit more room on the right hand side.

Doesn't look like he makes a 4" anymore, 45 Degree Markers – HNT Gordon & Co. Classic Planemakers Australia

I found the Low Angle Jack very light in comparison with a 5-/12, it seemed to take more effort to use in that you have to use more weight to keep it going.
With the heavier weight of the 5-1/2 and...

A week too late as I have just purchased one, Great tool with lots of uses.

By the look of the gear up on the mezzanine you may need to extend that sooner than later.

RIP Peter


To Michelle and family please accept our condolences our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Peter fought a good fight.

Regards Jim & Irene.

Thanks Neil for passing this...

I can totally relate to this, there is times I know I have put a tool down in a certain spot to go and get it and it has levitated into some one else craft room.

Had a chuckle with a customer today, He did not want to tell his wife how much he had spent, I told him it is ok to let her know exactly how much you spent. This way when she killed you she would...

As beardy, they never seem to discount the prices , just add to the promotion like hoses with the dusty or something like that.

These are the main Magnifying Lamp available. Now that they use the LED light they are even better as there is less heat on the back of your hands.

Had a chat with one of our local guys who does the epoxy thing and asked about the cutter and sanding.
He indicated that he is torn between both methods.
It does not matter how well he overfills...

Razertip have introduced some new accessories to add to the woodburners arsenal.
There is now a toolbag to keep all you pieces together.
To make it easier for the woodburner there is also Burn...

Not if you use the Carbitool surfacing bit with TCT cutters on a 3hp router.
3 Flute - Surface Planer - Carbitool